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The role of the nurse practitioner in the implementation of group prenatal visits for aboriginal women: exploring a new type of care
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The role of the nurse practitioner in the implementation of group prenatal visits for aboriginal women: exploring a new type of care
Effective non-pharmacological interventions nurse practitioners can implement for the management of metabolic syndrome in primary care settings for adult patients
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Effective non-pharmacological interventions nurse practitioners can implement for the management of metabolic syndrome in primary care settings for adult patients
Metabolic syndrome consists of a combination of abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and elevated glucose levels. Metabolic syndrome is prevalent in North America with upwards of 20% of adults meeting criteria for the condition. It is…
Routine physical activity and healthy pregnant women's self reports of psychological distress: a literature review
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Routine physical activity and healthy pregnant women's self reports of psychological distress: a literature review
Patient reported-outcome measures of quality of life as a communication tool for primary care providers serving caregivers of adults with cancer
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Patient reported-outcome measures of quality of life as a communication tool for primary care providers serving caregivers of adults with cancer
Reduce obesogenic environments for children: the role of nurse practitioners in community-oriented primary care
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Reduce obesogenic environments for children: the role of nurse practitioners in community-oriented primary care
Point-of-care ultrasound education needs for nurse practitioners in primary care settings: An integrative review
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Point-of-care ultrasound education needs for nurse practitioners in primary care settings: An integrative review
Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) is the process of operating a compact ultrasound machine at a patient’s location and immediately integrating the images generated into patient care. POCUS can help nurse practitioners (NPs) make more accurate…
Does mindfulness intervention improve quality of life in adults with non-malignant chronic pain
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Does mindfulness intervention improve quality of life in adults with non-malignant chronic pain
Chronic pain is a significant problem that negatively affects quality of life resulting in distress, disability, and inappropriate prescription of analgesics. Primary care providers need evidence for non-pharmaceutical tools, such as mindfulness-…
Help seeking behaviours in men with depression : implications for primary care practice in northern BC
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Help seeking behaviours in men with depression : implications for primary care practice in northern BC
Promoting exercise in postmenopausal women to decrease osteoporotic fracture risk: The role of nurse practitioners
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Promoting exercise in postmenopausal women to decrease osteoporotic fracture risk: The role of nurse practitioners
Primary care management of the heart failure patient requiring an implanted cardioverter defibrillator
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Primary care management of the heart failure patient requiring an implanted cardioverter defibrillator
Heart failure is a chronic, progressive disease that remains on the rise partially due to improvements in preventing cardiac related mortality from other causes. Implanted cardioverter defibrillators are indicated for patients that are at high risk…
Nurse practitioner use of patient-centered care to improve the quality of life of women experiencing vasomotor symptoms of menopause
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Nurse practitioner use of patient-centered care to improve the quality of life of women experiencing vasomotor symptoms of menopause
An exploration of Canadian Indigenous worldviews and palliative care: An integrative review
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An exploration of Canadian Indigenous worldviews and palliative care: An integrative review
Background: Some Indigenous people suffer from a disproportionate prevalence of life limiting conditions, with increased mortality and decreased life-expectancy compared to non-Indigenous populations. Reduced uptake of palliative care services by…
The role of nurse practitioners in primary care in optimizing risk stratification for coronary heart disease in Canadian women: an integrative review
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The role of nurse practitioners in primary care in optimizing risk stratification for coronary heart disease in Canadian women: an integrative review
Transition of care from acute psychiatric care to primary care
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Transition of care from acute psychiatric care to primary care
Role of nurse practitioner in addressing aboriginal diabetes prevention
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Role of nurse practitioner in addressing aboriginal diabetes prevention
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
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
Delivery of pain coping skills training program to manage chronic pain related to osteoarthritis: the primary care provider role
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Delivery of pain coping skills training program to manage chronic pain related to osteoarthritis: the primary care provider role
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the primary form of arthritis that affects a large portion of the Canadian population. With expected increases in OA prevalence over time, the magnitude of outcomes related to inadequate pain control will place further burdens…
The role of the nurse practitioner in promoting a reduction in the causes and outcomes of problematic polypharmacy among nursing home residents in British Columbia
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The role of the nurse practitioner in promoting a reduction in the causes and outcomes of problematic polypharmacy among nursing home residents in British Columbia
Diabetes prevention in primary school-age children
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Diabetes prevention in primary school-age children
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
Screening for glucose metabolism disorders: a comprehensive review
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Screening for glucose metabolism disorders: a comprehensive review
Mindfulness training that affects postpartum anxiety and/or depression: Integrative review
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Mindfulness training that affects postpartum anxiety and/or depression: Integrative review
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…
Strategies to improve medication adherence in adult patients with hypertension in primary care
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Strategies to improve medication adherence in adult patients with hypertension in primary care
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 impact of hormone replacement therapy on depression in perimenopausal women
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The impact of hormone replacement therapy on depression in perimenopausal women
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…