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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
Adherence to physical activity for adults with depression: the role of the nurse practitioner - an integrative literature review
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Adherence to physical activity for adults with depression: the role of the nurse practitioner - an integrative literature review
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…
Exploring cultural care: the development of culturally competent nurse practitioners for British Columbia's First Nations communities
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Exploring cultural care: the development of culturally competent nurse practitioners for British Columbia's First Nations communities
Barriers to sexually transmitted infections testing in young men who have sex with men: An integrative review
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Barriers to sexually transmitted infections testing in young men who have sex with men: An integrative review
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are an increasing public health problem that affects all populations regardless of race or gender. Despite general increased prevalence, specifically young men who have sex with men (YMSM), between the ages of…
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…
Screening for androgen deprivation therapy related side effects in men with prostate cancer
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Screening for androgen deprivation therapy related side effects in men with prostate cancer
A review of the evidence surrounding interventions for vaccine hesitancy in primary care
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A review of the evidence surrounding interventions for vaccine hesitancy in primary care
Management of atrial fibrillation and heart failure in outpatient settings
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Management of atrial fibrillation and heart failure in outpatient settings
Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) have a highly interconnected relationship with similar risk factors and shared pathophysiology. They often occur together and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, the…
Anticoagulant versus antiplatelet therapy for acute ischemic stroke
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Anticoagulant versus antiplatelet therapy for acute ischemic stroke
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.
Improving the process of care setting transitions for adult palliative patients: recommendations for nurse practitioner practice
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Improving the process of care setting transitions for adult palliative patients: recommendations for nurse practitioner practice
A review of the evidence surrounding the safety of medical marijuana authorization for adults with neuropathic pain in primary care
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A review of the evidence surrounding the safety of medical marijuana authorization for adults with neuropathic pain in primary care
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
The influence of osteoporosis education and bone mineral density testing on calcium intake and exercise in young postmenopausal women
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The influence of osteoporosis education and bone mineral density testing on calcium intake and exercise in young postmenopausal women
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
The family nurse practitioner role in improving health care for the person over 70 years of age with chronic nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: the exploration of anticoagulation therapy
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The family nurse practitioner role in improving health care for the person over 70 years of age with chronic nonvalvular atrial fibrillation: the exploration of anticoagulation therapy
Primary care considerations of miscarriage management
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Primary care considerations of miscarriage management
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
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
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…
Collaboration in a primary care setting: strategies for a family nurse practitioner caring for the frail older adult
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Collaboration in a primary care setting: strategies for a family nurse practitioner caring for the frail older adult
Barriers to breast cancer survivorship care in primary health care: An integrative literature review
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Barriers to breast cancer survivorship care in primary health care: An integrative literature review
Due to earlier recognition and advances in cancer treatment, increasing numbers of women are surviving breast cancer. In Canada, these women are transitioned back to their Primary Care Providers (PCPs), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and…
How nurse practitioners working in rural communities can reduce the barriers to access primary health care services for older adults
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How nurse practitioners working in rural communities can reduce the barriers to access primary health care services for older adults
Due to the aging population worldwide, need to access primary health care (PHC) services is increasing. Older adults are at a heightened risk of developing chronic diseases, poor health outcomes, and increased emergency department visits. Living in…
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…