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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…