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2011
A medical diagnosis can change the life of a person forever. The purpose of this narrative inquiry was to explore how women in their twenties had been given a celiac disease diagnosis and their journey toward acceptance of the diagnosis. Three women were individually interviewed over a 40-65...
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A nurse-coordinated model of care versus usual care for stage 3/4 chronic kidney disease in the community: A randomized controlled trial.
A nurse-coordinated model of care versus usual care for stage 3/4 chronic kidney disease in the community: A randomized controlled trial.
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Soltys, G., Ayers, D., Molzahn, A., Goeree, R., Rigatto, C., Singer, J., Parfrey, P. S., Soroka, S., Levin, A., Barrett, B. J., Garg, A. X.
Background and objectives: It is unclear how to optimally care for chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study compares a new co-ordinated model to usual care for CKD. Design, setting, participants and measurements: A randomized trial in nephrology clinics and the community included 474 patients...
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Fall 2023
The transition to motherhood carries significant challenges. Teen mothers, in particular, are disproportionately impacted by mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, compounded by criticism, judgement, and stereotyping from others in the community. If not addressed, mental health...
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Barriers, motivators and facilitators related to prenatal care utilization among inner-city women in Winnipeg, Canada: a case–control study
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Morris, Heather, Moffatt, Michael, Elliott, Lawrence, Cook, Catherine, Gregory, Patricia, Sword, Wendy, Tjaden, Lynda, Heaman, Maureen I., Helewa, Michael E.
Background: The reasons why women do not obtain prenatal care even when it is available and accessible are complex. Despite Canada’s universally funded health care system, use of prenatal care varies widely across neighborhoods in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with the highest rates of inadequate prenatal...
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of a randomized trial comparing care models for chronic kidney disease.
Cost-effectiveness analysis of a randomized trial comparing care models for chronic kidney disease.
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Molzahn, A., Soltys, G., Garg, A. X., Levin, A., Rigatto, C., Parfrey, P.S., Singer, J., Barrett, B.J., Hopkins, R. B., Soroka, S., Goeree, R.
Background and objectives Potential cost and effectiveness of a nephrologist/nurse–based multifaceted intervention for stage 3 to 4 chronic kidney disease are not known. This study examines the cost-effectiveness of a chronic disease management model for chronic kidney disease. Design, setting,...
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Factors influencing the adolescent pregnancy rate in the Greater Giyani Municipality, Limpopo Province - South Africa
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Muller, Helene, Monareng, Lydia, Mushwana, Lenny, Richter, Solina
A quantitative, descriptive and explorative survey was conducted to determine factors that influence adolescent pregnancy rate among teenage girls (n = 147) attending four high schools in the Greater Giyani Municipality in South Africa. Data was collected using a validated questionnaire which had...
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Health inequities experienced by Aboriginal children with respiratory problems and their parents.
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Bourque Bearskin, L., Masuda, J., Stewart, M., Blood, R., King, M., Letourneau, N., Anderson, S.
Asthma and allergies are common conditions among Aboriginal children and adolescents. The purpose of this study was to assess the health and health-care inequities experienced by affected children and by their parents. Aboriginal research assistants conducted individual interviews with 46...
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Reducing depression in older home care clients: Design of a prospective study of a nurse-led interprofessional mental health promotion intervention
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Gibson, M., Markle-Reid, M., Thabane, L., Pierce, T., Hoch, J., McAiney, C., Busing, B., Browne, G., Forbes, D.
Background: Very little research has been conducted in the area of depression among older home care clients using personal support services. These older adults are particularly vulnerable to depression because of decreased cognition, comorbid chronic conditions, functional limitations, lack of...
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Stories of chronic kidney disease: Listening for the unsayable.
2013
Makaroff, K. L., Sheilds, L., Molzahn, A.
Aims: To explore individuals’ stories of chronic kidney disease, particularly those aspects of experience that are difficult to discuss using language (i.e., unsayable). Background: Chronic kidney disease is continuous, but it is also life-threatening and sometimes people ask difficult questions...