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This report focuses on the clinical social work skills and knowledge I gained during my Master of Social Work (MSW) practicum at the Warrior Support Centre in Mental Health Services with the 2 Field Ambulance unit at Garrison Petawawa in Petawawa,…

Over the past fifteen years, primary care networks have been established across Canada; spaces whereby people can access a first point of contact with healthcare professionals focused on chronic disease management, health maintenance, and prevention…

Managing the waste generated after response operations is the most challenging part of an offshore oil spill. A waste estimation is required before deciding on the transportation, treatment, and disposal of each type of oil spill waste. So, firstly…

The present study evaluated the awareness and knowledge of the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines in rural and remote communities, and explored how to adapt guideline communication material to improve their impact and relevance. People living in…

Planning for community resilience and climate change requires new forms of engagement that are accountable to Indigenous peoples and the social and cultural upheavals associated with colonial harm. This thesis shows that climate governance requires…

As the world is flooded with data, the demand for mining data for useful purposes is increasing. An effective techniques is to model the data as networks (graphs) and then apply graph mining techniques for analysis. As on date, the algorithms…

In Canada, financial incentives are used to entice nurses to rural practice. While financial incentives are used throughout Canada, the characteristics of nurses who have received a financial incentive are seldom examined. The purpose of the study…

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…