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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…

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…

Type 2 Diabetes (DM 2) is increasingly prevalent worldwide. Its potential for debilitating long-term sequelae and subsequent burden on healthcare systems highlight the importance of adequate diabetes management. Glucose control remains central to…

Bipolar disorder (BD) has significant individual and family consequences and is consistently managed in the family practice setting when there is a lack of specialty services. Family appears to be an underutilized resource and yet is consistently…

As one of the foremost causes of healthcare resource consumption and disability among Canadian adults, chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) requires significant attention within healthcare delivery and research. While CNCP treatment is typically guided by…

This literature review analyses how nurse practitioners can assist childhood mental health as led by the research question “What interventions can be implemented by NPs in a primary care setting for children 0-5 years old that are exhibiting…

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-…