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Heart Failure (HF) is a life-limiting condition which causes symptoms beyond the physical manifestations of cardiac dysfunction. HF can significantly impact patients' quality of life (QOL), which is often not addressed in standard regimes of…

The aim of this integrative review is to explore how mindfulness training affects postpartum anxiety (PPA) and/or postpartum depression (PPD). PPA and PPD can have negative effects on the postpartum (PP) person and child’s health, and which can…

Background: Hypertension affects 1.28 billion individuals globally and is one of the key public health issues in Canada impacting nearly one in four adults. Non-adherence to antihypertensive medications is a major contributor to uncontrolled…

Depression during the perimenopausal transition is a significant concern for women’s mental health and quality of life. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), traditionally used to manage vasomotor and genitourinary symptoms of menopause, has also…

In August 2024, the number of people impacted by Long COVID (LC) was estimated to be about 400 million globally (Al-Aly et al., 2024). Currently, there are no FDA–approved treatments for LC. Many of the centres treating LC have noticed the…

This integrative review, “From Compliance to Connection: How Primary Care Providers Can Support Diabetes Care in a Good Way,” explores how primary care providers (PCPs) can more effectively support diabetes self-management among Indigenous adults…

Breaking bad news (BBN) is a necessary component of communication in health care. When health care practitioners (HCPs) communicate illnesses of a serious nature with Indigenous people, they often do not do so in a culturally safe way, and this…

People in custody in Canadian provincial prisons experience disproportionately high rates of hepatitis C virus infection. Despite national and international calls for hepatitis C elimination, treatment access remains inconsistent within…

The number of menopausal women the world over is increasing. Many women will experience debilitating, severe menopausal symptoms and increased incidence of chronic disease. Despite substantive evidence that Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) offers…

The opioid crisis remains a significant public health concern, with fentanyl contributing to 79% of accidental opioid-related deaths in Canada between January and June 2024, nearly a 40% increase since the national surveillance in 2016. Opioid…

Aim: To explore whether Nurse Practitioner-led outpatient interventions targeting heart failure patients can reduce hospital readmissions or emergency department visits, thereby improving healthcare efficiency and demands on hospitals.…

Cervical cancer (CC) remains a major public health concern, disproportionately affecting low-income populations due to barriers in screening and follow-up care. Inadequate follow-up after a positive HPV self-sample result puts individuals at…

Background: The increasing complexity of trauma care and provider shortages have led to the expanded role of nurse practitioners (NPs). While NPs are integrated into various healthcare settings, their influence on length of stay (LOS) for adult…

Synthesizing the findings from diverse methodologies, this integrative review aimed to guide nurse practitioners (NPs) in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Syrian adults with refugee experiences in Canada (Syrian Adults). A…

This integrative review examines the growing prevalence of depression, a leading cause of primary care visits in Canada, and the need for accessible treatment options such as telemedicine. Despite substantial evidence supporting the widespread…

Cervical cancer incidence continues to rise across Canada. Unlike some other cancers, cervical cancer is largely preventable through a combination of vaccination and routine screening. Cervical cancer screening was introduced in British Columbia…

Modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular health are often associated with healthy diet, physical activity, and smoking cessation. Rarely is psychological stress mentioned or attributed to cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the literature is…

Background Primary care providers face challenges when caring for palliative care patients and their informal caregivers. Many primary care providers have limited understanding and comfort in providing palliative care. The situation is even more…

The Canadian healthcare system is experiencing significant strain due to a growing and increasingly complex patient population, coupled with provider shortages. Consequently, patients are increasingly seeking emergency room care to address their…

Ovarian torsion is a rare gynecological emergency that occurs when the ovary spontaneously becomes twisted on itself. If not recognized and treated, it can result in tissue necrosis and loss of the ovary. Ovarian torsion most frequently affects…

Individuals who practice consensual non-monogamy (CNM) face a variety of challenges in the healthcare system, from administrative barriers to negative comments to overt discrimination to refusal of care. It is estimated that up to 20% of adults…

Cancer is a disease of increasing global prevalence, resulting in a rising need for cancer survivorship care (CSC; World Health Organization [WHO], 2024). While definitions of CSC vary, primary care providers (PCPs) are increasingly required to…

Human papillomaviruses (HPV) and their associated complications are major public health issues in Canada and across the globe. There is significant data to support immunization against HPV in youth as an effective method to prevent the spread of…

Purpose. To identify the factors that influence primary care providers in their decision to provide medical abortions. Background. Medical abortion has been commercially available in Canada since 2017, with reduced restrictions on prescribing…

Shared decision-making (SDM) is central component of patient-centered care and is of particular interest in contraceptive counselling, where a range of potentially suitable options are available, and personal preferences and values must guide…