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Primary care use of testosterone therapy to benefit women experiencing distress related to decreased sexual desire after surgical menopause
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Primary care use of testosterone therapy to benefit women experiencing distress related to decreased sexual desire after surgical menopause
Optimizing adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy among marginalized, HIV-positive women with comorbid depression: the role of the nurse practitioner
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Optimizing adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy among marginalized, HIV-positive women with comorbid depression: the role of the nurse practitioner
Anticoagulant versus antiplatelet therapy for acute ischemic stroke
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Anticoagulant versus antiplatelet therapy for acute ischemic stroke
Nurse practitioner role in improving health outcomes for marginalized adolescents through levonorgestrel intrauterine system use
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Nurse practitioner role in improving health outcomes for marginalized adolescents through levonorgestrel intrauterine system use
The role of primary care providers in improving health access for uninsured migrants in Canada
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The role of primary care providers in improving health access for uninsured migrants in Canada
The purpose of this capstone project was to explore the question: How can primary care providers improve health access for uninsured migrants in Canada? An integrative literature review was conducted, followed by a comparison and analysis of the…
Primary care management of childhood asthma: addressing caregiver quality of life using asthma action plans with preschool-aged children
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Primary care management of childhood asthma: addressing caregiver quality of life using asthma action plans with preschool-aged children
Oral anticoagulants and clinical decision making for stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibrillation for nurse practitioners
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Oral anticoagulants and clinical decision making for stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibrillation for nurse practitioners
The utilization of behavioural counselling for hypertension within a primary care context
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The utilization of behavioural counselling for hypertension within a primary care context
Bridging the gap: Nurse practitioner-led outpatient interventions to break the cycle of heart failure readmissions
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Bridging the gap: Nurse practitioner-led outpatient interventions to break the cycle of heart failure readmissions
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.…
Benefits people experiencing opioid use disorder derive from opioid agonist therapies
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Benefits people experiencing opioid use disorder derive from opioid agonist therapies
Opioid use disorder has become an epidemic over the past 20 years. Contamination of the street sourced drug supply with fentanyl and fentanyl analogues has resulted in a substantial increase in the associated overdose rate. Evidence-based treatments…
Primary care strategies for supporting parents of children with suspected autism spectrum disorder
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Primary care strategies for supporting parents of children with suspected autism spectrum disorder
Strategies for primary care providers in British Columbia's community primary care practice settings to prevent burnout
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Strategies for primary care providers in British Columbia's community primary care practice settings to prevent burnout
Primary care providers (PCPs) suffer from high rates of burnout. Burnout is the result of chronic workplace stress. Burnout can significantly impact the PCP’s personal and professional life and can lead to devastating consequences. Literature often…
Barriers to screening for diabetic retinopathy: the role of primary care providers
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Barriers to screening for diabetic retinopathy: the role of primary care providers
Diabetes is a serious health concern that affects millions of people world-wide. The comorbidities and complications of diabetes are complex and require awareness within the healthcare system. Diabetic retinopathy affects a significant number of…
Effectiveness of physical activity interventions in primary care settings: an integrative litterature review
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Effectiveness of physical activity interventions in primary care settings: an integrative litterature review
Group appointments & lifestyle coaching to reduce complications of type 2 diabetes in primary care settings
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Group appointments & lifestyle coaching to reduce complications of type 2 diabetes in primary care settings
Reducing barriers to accessing primary care for individuals with severe mental illness: examining characteristics of Canadian nurse practitioner practice
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Reducing barriers to accessing primary care for individuals with severe mental illness: examining characteristics of Canadian nurse practitioner practice
Primary care management of alcohol use disorder in rural, remote, and northern settings.
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Primary care management of alcohol use disorder in rural, remote, and northern settings.
What are the impacts when primary care providers diminish stigma for patients with opioid use disorder in British Columbia?
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What are the impacts when primary care providers diminish stigma for patients with opioid use disorder in British Columbia?
Stigma is a complex phenomenon with a myriad of detrimental health and social impacts that are not fully studied or understood. Persistent stigma exists towards individuals who have opioid use disorder (OUD) in British Columbia. OUD is a chronic,…
The family nurse practitioner role to incorporate long-term follow-up guidelines for adult childhood cancer survivors into practice
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The family nurse practitioner role to incorporate long-term follow-up guidelines for adult childhood cancer survivors into practice
Nurse practitioners in First Nations communities: improving access to contraception, decreasing teenage pregnancy
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Nurse practitioners in First Nations communities: improving access to contraception, decreasing teenage pregnancy
Risk assessment tools available to inform a nurse practitioner's determination of tolerable risk
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Risk assessment tools available to inform a nurse practitioner's determination of tolerable risk
Risk in health care, often discussed in terms of its tolerability, is an abstract term that is patient- and context-specific. An older adult living at risk can be someone falling frequently at home risking a fractured hip, to someone self-neglecting…
Heart failure and a palliative approach: Getting the timing right
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Heart failure and a palliative approach: Getting the timing right
Nurse practitioner impact on adult patient experience in Canadian emergency departments: Literature review
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Nurse practitioner impact on adult patient experience in Canadian emergency departments: Literature review
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…
How do primary care providers influence the experience of informal caregivers caring for palliative patients?
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How do primary care providers influence the experience of informal caregivers caring for palliative patients?
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…
Can nurse practitioners deliver effective and efficient telemedicine-based care for pregnant women with opioid use disorder living in Northern BC?
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Can nurse practitioners deliver effective and efficient telemedicine-based care for pregnant women with opioid use disorder living in Northern BC?