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The high prevalence of hypertension among the Canadian older adult population is a significant public health care issue. The evidence indicates that primary care nurses are crucial in providing high-quality care and education for older adults…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sub-Saharan African migrants often experience unique mental health challenges shaped by the complex interplay of migration, cultural identity, systemic barriers, and historical trauma. These experiences are frequently misunderstood or overlooked…

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.…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…