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The family nurse practitioner role in improving health care for the person over 70 years of age with chronic nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: the exploration of anticoagulation therapy
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The family nurse practitioner role in improving health care for the person over 70 years of age with chronic nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: the exploration of anticoagulation therapy
Primary care considerations of miscarriage management
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Primary care considerations of miscarriage management
Psychosocial lifestyle interventions for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Overcoming barriers in primary care
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Psychosocial lifestyle interventions for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Overcoming barriers in primary care
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…
Patients’ experiences of using telemedicine for the treatment of depression in primary care
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Patients’ experiences of using telemedicine for the treatment of depression in primary care
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…
Primary care provider perspectives on specimen self-collection for cervical cancer screening
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Primary care provider perspectives on specimen self-collection for cervical cancer screening
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…
Barriers and facilitators to medical assistance in dying (MAID) discussions in primary care
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Barriers and facilitators to medical assistance in dying (MAID) discussions in primary care
In Canada, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is an end of life intervention intended to offer increased control to Canadians within the dying process (Brassfield & Buchbinder, 2020). Despite the legalization of MAiD in 2016 and developments in…
Shared decision making in primary care: barriers and facilitators of shared decision making in the context of decreasing the use of unnecessary antibiotics for preschool children ages 3-5 with upper respiratory tract infections
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Shared decision making in primary care: barriers and facilitators of shared decision making in the context of decreasing the use of unnecessary antibiotics for preschool children ages 3-5 with upper respiratory tract infections
The role of brief interventions and motivational interviewing in alcohol reduction for adult women in primary care
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The role of brief interventions and motivational interviewing in alcohol reduction for adult women in primary care
Alcohol use is a widely accepted part of Canadian society, however the prevalence of use among Canadian women is increasing. Evidence supports that long-term alcohol related risk and harms escalate more dramatically and at lower doses than that of…
Role of nurse practitioner in addressing aboriginal diabetes prevention
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Role of nurse practitioner in addressing aboriginal diabetes prevention
How does the addition of nurse practitioners to the trauma team influence the hospital length of stay of adult patients admitted with traumatic injury?
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How does the addition of nurse practitioners to the trauma team influence the hospital length of stay of adult patients admitted with traumatic injury?
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…
Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Syrian adults with refugee experiences: Considerations for the nurse practitioner in Canada
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Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Syrian adults with refugee experiences: Considerations for the nurse practitioner in Canada
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…
Enhancing follow-up adherence in cervical cancer screening for low-income individuals
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Enhancing follow-up adherence in cervical cancer screening for low-income individuals
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…
Collaborative nurse practitioner and physician health care service provision for at-risk seniors in Fort St. John, B.C.
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Collaborative nurse practitioner and physician health care service provision for at-risk seniors in Fort St. John, B.C.
Clinical encounters in Canada's northern territories: implications for nurse practitioners working with aboriginal women to promote sexual health
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Clinical encounters in Canada's northern territories: implications for nurse practitioners working with aboriginal women to promote sexual health
Effects of primary prevention on early childhood caries in Canadian First Nations children ages 0-4 years
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Effects of primary prevention on early childhood caries in Canadian First Nations children ages 0-4 years
Nurse practitioners: improving coronary heart disease management in South Asian Canadians
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Nurse practitioners: improving coronary heart disease management in South Asian Canadians
Is there a place for artificial hydration in end of life care
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Is there a place for artificial hydration in end of life care
Addressing the mental health of women after sexual assault: the role of follow-up care
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Addressing the mental health of women after sexual assault: the role of follow-up care
Nursing interventions in the prevention of febrile seizures
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Nursing interventions in the prevention of febrile seizures
Incorporating health literacy into family nurse practitioner practice: an integrative literature review
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Incorporating health literacy into family nurse practitioner practice: an integrative literature review
The role of family nurse practitioners : promoting oral medication adherence to maintenance treatment among adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease
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The role of family nurse practitioners : promoting oral medication adherence to maintenance treatment among adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease
Primary care strategies for the screening of obstructive sleep apnea in children: An integrative review
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Primary care strategies for the screening of obstructive sleep apnea in children: An integrative review
Barriers to breast cancer survivorship care in primary health care: An integrative literature review
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Barriers to breast cancer survivorship care in primary health care: An integrative literature review
Due to earlier recognition and advances in cancer treatment, increasing numbers of women are surviving breast cancer. In Canada, these women are transitioned back to their Primary Care Providers (PCPs), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and…
How nurse practitioners working in rural communities can reduce the barriers to access primary health care services for older adults
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How nurse practitioners working in rural communities can reduce the barriers to access primary health care services for older adults
Due to the aging population worldwide, need to access primary health care (PHC) services is increasing. Older adults are at a heightened risk of developing chronic diseases, poor health outcomes, and increased emergency department visits. Living in…
Optimizing prescribing of opiate agonist treatment in rural & remote primary care to improve treatment outcomes in adults with opioid use disorder
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Optimizing prescribing of opiate agonist treatment in rural & remote primary care to improve treatment outcomes in adults with opioid use disorder
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic and relapsing condition that affects people across British Columbia (BC). People with OUD are at significant risk of morbidity and mortality related to unintentional toxic drug poisonings from the fentanyl-…