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Health promotion and quality of life among mothers of preadolescents: A focused ethnography study in Timbo/SC-Brazil
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This is a focused ethnography study of 10 preadolescents’ mothers who participate in OASE (Help Group of Evangelic Women) in Timbó, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The purpose of the study was to describe variances in patterns of health promotion, quality of life and preadolescents’ risk behavior from...
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High adiposity is associated cross-sectionally with low self-concept and body size dissatisfaction among indigenous Cree schoolchildren in Canada
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Raine, Kim D., Ridley, Denise, Maximova, Katerina M., Willows, Noreen D.
Background Obesity and mental health problems are prevalent among indigenous children in Canada and the United States. In this cross-sectional study the associations between adiposity and body size satisfaction, body image and self-concept were examined in indigenous children in grades four to...
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Identification of nursing assessment models/tools validated in clinical practice for use with diverse ethnocultural groups: an integrative review of the literature
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Mollell, O., Richter, S., Ortiz, Y., Young, S., Higginbottom, G.M.A., Mogale, S.
Background: High income nations are currently exhibiting increasing ethno-cultural diversity which may present challenges for nursing practice. We performed an integrative review of literature published in North America and Europe between 1990 and 2007, to map the state of knowledge and to...
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International nursing leadership related to the drugs phenomenon: a case study of the partnership experience between the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) and the University of Alberta - Faculty of Nursing
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Gray, G., Roldan, M.C.B., Luduena, A.C., Silva, J.H., Oblitas, F.Y.M., Pillon, S., David, H.M.S., Castillo, M.M.A., Galera, S.A.F., Randuz, V., Chaves, K.A.P., Wright, M.G.M., Cartana, M.H.F., Olson, J., Caufield, C.
In this article, the authors discuss the value of international health in advancing the nursing profession through the development of strong leadership in the area of drug demand reduction. Paradigms for nursing leadership are briefly reviewed and linked to the development of the “International...
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International nursing leadership related to the drugs phenomenon: A case study of the partnership experience between the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) and the University of Alberta-Faculty of Nursing
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David, Helena M.S., Castillo, Maria M.A., Chavez, Ketty A.P., Galera, Sueli A.F., Olson, Joanne, Cartana, Maria H.F., Gray, Genevieve, Luduena, Alicia C., Randuz, Vera, Wright, M.G.M., Oblitas, Flor Y.M., Roldan, Maria C.B., Pillon, Sandra, Silva, Julia H., Caufield, Catherine
In this article, the authors discuss the value of international health in advancing the nursing profession through the development of strong leadership in the area of drug demand reduction. Paradigms for nursing leadership are briefly reviewed and linked to the development of the \"International...
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2012
St-Amant, O., DeForge, R.T., Ward-Griffin, C., McWilliam, C., Klosek, M., Forbes, D., Hall, J., Oudshoorn, A.
The hours of unpaid elder care by family members are projected to triple by 2038. Because living with dementia can inhibit decision-making abilities, family members are often besought to assist in this process. In this ethnographic study, relationships within home-based dementia care were...
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2006-01-01
Ng, Carmina, Marshall, Dru, Willows, Noreen D.
Objectives. To describe the levels of obesity, adiposity measures, physical activity and fitness in Cree children aged 9-12 years. Study Design. Cross-sectional survey. Methods. The study took place in northern Quebec, Canada. Height, body mass, waist circum- ference and five skinfold thicknesses...
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2012
Foley, V., Yonge, O., Myrick, F.
Research has shown that while preceptorship offers a reality-oriented learning environment and facilitates competence of students, there are inherent rewards and stressors associated with the experience. Students and preceptors can be from different generations, and as such, they may often come...
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2012
Yonge, O., Foley, V., Luhanga, F., Myrick, F., Billay, D.
The term evidence-based practice refers to the utilization of knowledge derived from research. Nursing practice, however, is not limited to clinical practice but also encompasses nursing education. It is, therefore, equally important that teaching preparation is derived from evidence also. The...
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Strategies for incorporating patientreported outcomes in the care of people with chronic kidney disease (PRO kidney): a protocol for a realist synthesis
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Schick-Marakoff, Kara, Thummapol, Onouma, Thompson, Stephanie, Flynn, Rachel, Karimi-Dehkordi, Mehri, Klarenbach, Scott, Sawatzky, Richard, Greenhalgh, Joanne
Background: Patient-reported outcomes and experience measures (jointly referred to here as PROs) are internationally recognized as a means for patients to provide information about their quality of life, symptoms, and experiences with care. Although increasingly recognized as key to improving the...