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Nurses’ Use Of Personal Smartphone Technology In The Workplace: Scoping Review, Andrea De Jong, Lorie Donelle, Michael Kerr Nov 2020

Nurses’ Use Of Personal Smartphone Technology In The Workplace: Scoping Review, Andrea De Jong, Lorie Donelle, Michael Kerr

Nursing Publications

Background: There has been an increase in the technological infrastructures of many health care organizations to support the practice of health care providers. However, many nurses are using their personal digital devices, such as smartphones, while at work for personal and professional purposes. Despite the proliferation of smartphone use in the health care setting, there is limited research on the clinical use of these devices by nurses. It is unclear as to what extent and for what reasons nurses are using their personal smartphones to support their practice. Objective: This review aimed to understand the current breadth of research on …


Parental Online Information Access And Childhood Vaccination Decisions In North America: Scoping Review, Sarah Ashfield, Lorie Donelle Oct 2020

Parental Online Information Access And Childhood Vaccination Decisions In North America: Scoping Review, Sarah Ashfield, Lorie Donelle

Nursing Publications

Background: Immunizing children throughout their early years prevents the spread of communicable disease and decreases the morbidity and mortality associated with many vaccine-preventable diseases. Searching online allows individuals rapid access to health information. Objective: The purpose of this review was to develop an understanding of the existing literature of parents’ online health information-seeking behaviors to inform their vaccination choices for their children and to identify gaps in the literature around parents’ use of online health information and their vaccination choices. Methods: A scoping review of peer-reviewed literature from Canada and the United States was performed. The following databases were utilized …


Caring Near And Far By Connecting Community-Based Clients And Family Member/Friend Caregivers Using Passive Remote Monitoring: Protocol For A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial, Lorie Donelle, Sandra Regan, Michael Kerr, Merrick Zwarenstein, Michael Bauer, Grace Warner, Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Aleksandra Zecevic, Elizabeth Borycki, Dorothy Forbes, Lori Weeks, Bev Leipert, Emily Read Jan 2020

Caring Near And Far By Connecting Community-Based Clients And Family Member/Friend Caregivers Using Passive Remote Monitoring: Protocol For A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial, Lorie Donelle, Sandra Regan, Michael Kerr, Merrick Zwarenstein, Michael Bauer, Grace Warner, Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Aleksandra Zecevic, Elizabeth Borycki, Dorothy Forbes, Lori Weeks, Bev Leipert, Emily Read

Nursing Publications

Background: Significant chronic disease challenges exist among older adults. However, most older adults want to remain at home even if their health conditions challenge their ability to live independently. Yet publicly funded home care resources are scarce, private home care is expensive, and family/friend caregivers have limited capacity. Many older adults with chronic illness would require institutional care without the support from family member/friend caregivers. This role raises the risk of physical health problems, stress, burnout, and depression. Passive remote monitoring (RM), the use of sensors that do not require any action by the individual for the system to work, …


The Training Support And Access Model Practice-Based Clinical Mentorship Program In Rwanda: Mentors' Perceptions Of Their Role, Marie Chantal Murekatete, Yolanda Babenko-Mould Jan 2020

The Training Support And Access Model Practice-Based Clinical Mentorship Program In Rwanda: Mentors' Perceptions Of Their Role, Marie Chantal Murekatete, Yolanda Babenko-Mould

Africa Western Collaborations Day 2020 Abstracts

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Rwandan Nursing And Midwifery Faculty's Experiences Of Applying Knowledge About Teaching Methodology To Practice In Academic And Clinical Settings With Students, Jean Pierre Ndayisenga, Yolanda Babenko-Mould, Marilyn K. Evans, Madeleine Mukeshimana Jan 2020

Rwandan Nursing And Midwifery Faculty's Experiences Of Applying Knowledge About Teaching Methodology To Practice In Academic And Clinical Settings With Students, Jean Pierre Ndayisenga, Yolanda Babenko-Mould, Marilyn K. Evans, Madeleine Mukeshimana

Africa Western Collaborations Day 2020 Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Assessment Of The Medication Interruptions Among Nurses Working In Paediatric Unit At University Teaching Hospital Of Kigali, Aimable Nkurunziza, Geldine Chironda, Godfrey Katenda, Lakshmi Rajeswaran, Emmanuel Munyaneza, Madeleine Mukeshimana Jan 2020

Assessment Of The Medication Interruptions Among Nurses Working In Paediatric Unit At University Teaching Hospital Of Kigali, Aimable Nkurunziza, Geldine Chironda, Godfrey Katenda, Lakshmi Rajeswaran, Emmanuel Munyaneza, Madeleine Mukeshimana

Africa Western Collaborations Day 2020 Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Nurses' And Nurse Educator's Experiences Of Applying Knowledge And Skills To Clinical And Academic Settings In Rwanda After Participating As Learners In Paediatric Nursing Continuing Professional Development Program, Amy Olson, Yolanda Babenko-Mould, Donatilla Mukamana Jan 2020

Nurses' And Nurse Educator's Experiences Of Applying Knowledge And Skills To Clinical And Academic Settings In Rwanda After Participating As Learners In Paediatric Nursing Continuing Professional Development Program, Amy Olson, Yolanda Babenko-Mould, Donatilla Mukamana

Africa Western Collaborations Day 2020 Abstracts

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Interprofessional Conflict Resolution On Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Among Healthcare Providers In Hospitals, Sibylle Ugirase Jan 2020

The Effect Of Interprofessional Conflict Resolution On Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Among Healthcare Providers In Hospitals, Sibylle Ugirase

Africa Western Collaborations Day 2020 Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Supports For Migrant Farmworkers: Tensions In (In)Access And (In)Action, Susana Caxaj, Amy Cohen, Sarah Marsden Jan 2020

Supports For Migrant Farmworkers: Tensions In (In)Access And (In)Action, Susana Caxaj, Amy Cohen, Sarah Marsden

Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Publications

Purpose: This study examined the role of support actors in promoting or hindering access to migrant agricultural workers' (MAWs) needs, and, to determine the factors that influence adequate support for this population.
Methodology: Employing a Situational Analysis methodology, we carried out focus groups and interviews with 35 support actors complimented by a community scan (n=28) with public-facing support persons and a community consultation with migrant agricultural workers (MAWs).
Findings: Two major themes were revealed: (In)access and (In)action, and; Blurred Lines in Service Provision. The first illustrated how support actors could both reinforce or challenge barriers for this population through tensions …