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Am J Kidney Dis ; 2024 Apr 17.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38640993

In 1988, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) defined essential procedural skills in nephrology, and candidates for ABIM certification were required to present evidence of possessing the skills necessary for placement of temporary dialysis vascular access, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and percutaneous renal biopsy. In 1996, continuous renal replacement therapy was added to the list of nephrology requirements. These procedure requirements have not been modified since 1996 while the practice of nephrology has changed dramatically. In March 2021, the ABIM Nephrology Board embarked on a policy journey to revise the procedure requirements for nephrology certification. With the guidance of nephrology diplomates, training program directors, professional and patient organizations, and other stakeholders, the ABIM Nephrology Board revised the procedure requirements to reflect current practice and national priorities. The approved changes include the Opportunity to Train standard for placement of temporary dialysis catheters, percutaneous kidney biopsies, and home hemodialysis which better reflects the current state of training in most training programs, and the new requirements for home dialysis therapies training will align with the national priority to address the underuse of home dialysis therapies. This perspective details the ABIM process for considering changes to the certification procedure requirements and how ABIM collaborated with the larger nephrology community in considering revisions and additions to these requirements.

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Curr Oncol ; 31(3): 1483-1503, 2024 Mar 13.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38534946

Over half of all new cancer cases in Alberta are diagnosed among people aged 65+ years, a group that encompasses vast variation. Patient-reported experience measures are routinely collected within Cancer Care Alberta; however, the specific consideration of the needs and concerns of older Albertans with cancer is lacking. In 2021, 2204 adults who had received treatment at a cancer centre in Alberta completed the Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey (AOPSS). In this study, we explored the age differences in satisfaction across six dimensions of person-centred care and in the proportions of unmet needs across eight types of issues, with specific attention to older adults. Using three age groups (18-39, 40-64, 65+), only the physical comfort dimension showed significantly lower satisfaction among those aged 65+ years. Using five age groups (18-39, 40-64, 65-74, 75-84, 85+), significantly lower levels of satisfaction were found related to 'physical comfort' for those aged 65-74 and 75-84, 'coordination and continuity of care' for those aged 75-84 and 85+, and 'information, communication, and education' for those aged 85+. Therefore, grouping together all older adults aged 65+ years obscured lower levels of satisfaction with some dimensions of person-centred care among those aged 75-84 and 85+ years. Unmet needs generally increased with age for all types of issues, with significant differences across age groups for emotional, financial, social/family, and sexual health issues. The lower levels of satisfaction and higher proportions of unmet needs call for tailored interventions to promote optimal care experiences and outcomes among older adults receiving cancer care in Alberta and their families.


Neoplasms , Patient Satisfaction , Humans , Aged , Retrospective Studies , Neoplasms/therapy , Medical Oncology , Patient-Centered Care
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Pain Manag Nurs ; 25(2): e138-e143, 2024 Apr.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38342704

BACKGROUND: Nursing students are graduating ill-prepared to assess and manage pain in older adults. To address this gap, we developed an e-learning module on the topic. AIM: To examine nursing students' perceptions on a pain management e-learning module focused on older adults. METHODS: Utilizing an exploratory quantitative design, we assessed nursing students' perceptions of the e-learning module. We used a feedback survey (four 5-point, Likert-type items) and one open-ended question to assess students' perceptions. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize students' perceptions and demographic characteristics. Responses to the open-ended question were content analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 181 of 249 students completed the module, of whom two-thirds were female. Students perceived that the module enhanced their knowledge, confidence, and perception in working with older people. Students also found the method of instruction interactive and enjoyable. CONCLUSIONS: The e-learning module on pain management was viewed by nursing students to be helpful and its interactive method of learning improved their knowledge, confidence, and perceptions of working with older adults in pain.


Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate , Students, Nursing , Humans , Female , Aged , Male , Pain Management , Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/methods , Attitude of Health Personnel , Pain
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BMC Med Educ ; 24(1): 190, 2024 Feb 25.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38403639

BACKGROUND: Although healthcare providers (HCPs) are the most trusted source of vaccine information, there is a paucity of easily accessible, multidisciplinary educational tools on vaccine communication for them. Virtual simulation games (VSGs) are innovative yet accessible and effective tools in healthcare education. The objectives of our study were to develop VSGs to increase HCP confidence and self-efficacy in vaccine communication, advocacy, and promotion, and evaluate the VSGs' effectiveness using a pre-post self-assessment pilot study. METHODS: A multidisciplinary team of experts in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and simulation development created three VSGs for HCP learners focused on addressing conversations with vaccine hesitant individuals. We evaluated the VSGs with 24 nursing students, 30 pharmacy students, and 18 medical residents who completed surveys and 6-point Likert scale pre-post self-assessments to measure changes in their confidence and self-efficacy. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in baseline confidence and self-efficacy across the three HCP disciplines, despite varied levels of education. Post-VSG confidence and self-efficacy (median: 5) were significantly higher than pre-VSG (median: 4-5) for all three HCP disciplines (P ≤ 0.0005), highlighting the effectiveness of the VSGs. Medical residents reported significantly lower post-VSG confidence and self-efficacy than nursing and pharmacy learners despite completing the most significant amount of education. CONCLUSIONS: Following the completion of the VSGs, learners in medicine, nursing, and pharmacy showed significant improvement in their self-assessed confidence and self-efficacy in holding vaccine conversations. The VSGs as an educational tool, in combination with existing clinical immunization training, can be used to increase HCP confidence and engagement in vaccine discussions with patients, which may ultimately lead to increased vaccine confidence among patients.


Self Efficacy , Vaccines , Humans , Pilot Projects , Communication , Learning , Delivery of Health Care
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J Eval Clin Pract ; 30(2): 268-280, 2024 Mar.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38037502

INTRODUCTION: The organ donation and transplantation (ODT) system in Canada is complex and can be challenging for individuals to navigate. We thus aimed to illuminate the experiences of individuals on transplant journeys using a patient-oriented convergent parallel mixed-methods approach. METHODS: We captured data on adult patients, living donors, and caregivers on transplant journeys across Canada through an online survey (n = 935) and focus groups (n = 21). The survey was comprised of 48 questions about the individuals' experiences with the living donation and transplantation system, which were analyzed descriptively. Qualitative data were analyzed using an inductive conventional content analysis approach. RESULTS: Most participants were female (70.1%), English speaking (92.6%) and White (87.8%). Participants' experiences were represented across six key themes: holistic person-centred care, accountable care, collective impact, navigating uncertainty, connection and advocacy. Quantitative and qualitative data were integrated to identify five opportunities to improve the organ donation and transplantation system in Canada: enhancing mental health support, establishing formal peer support programmes, improving continuity of care, improving knowledge acquisition, and expanding resources and support. CONCLUSION: It is imperative that the ODT system commits to asking, listening, and learning from individuals on transplant journeys and to provide them opportunities to help improve it.


Caregivers , Tissue and Organ Procurement , Adult , Humans , Female , Male , Caregivers/psychology , Canada , Living Donors/psychology , Focus Groups
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BMJ Open ; 13(12): e068347, 2023 12 01.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38040429

BACKGROUND: Navigating the organ donation and transplantation system in Canada can be challenging for individuals on transplant journeys. Although it is likely that the COVID-19 pandemic has further contributed to these challenges, the experiences of individuals during the pandemic in Canada have not been well elicited. OBJECTIVE: To illuminate how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals on transplant journeys in Canada. DESIGN: Convergent parallel mixed-methods study. SETTING: Canada. PARTICIPANTS: Adult patients, caregivers, and donors on transplant journeys across Canada. DATA COLLECTION: Eight focus groups and an online survey between May and November 2021. Focus group transcripts were analysed using an inductive conventional content analysis approach. Survey data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The study was guided by individuals with lived experience of organ donation and transplantation. RESULTS: A total of 830 participants completed three COVID-19 related survey questions, with 21 participating in the focus groups. Survey results: over 50% of patients and caregivers reported that the pandemic impacted their access to their healthcare team, their mental health (60% and 65%, respectively) and their comfort going out in public (80% and 75%, respectively). Although many donors reported several factors that impacted their transplant journey, the impact appeared to be greater for patients and caregivers. Qualitative results: three themes emerged from the qualitative data that contextualise participant's experiences: compounding isolation, disruption amid uncertainty and unforeseen benefits. CONCLUSION: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many of the challenges that individuals on transplant journeys experience. It will be critical for transplant programmes to consider these factors in future care provision.


COVID-19 , Organ Transplantation , Transplants , Adult , Humans , Pandemics , COVID-19/epidemiology , Canada/epidemiology
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Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh ; 20(1)2023 Jan 01.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38029314

OBJECTIVES: To examine whether e-learning activities on cognitive impairment (CI), continence and mobility (CM) and understanding and communication (UC) improve student nurses' knowledge and attitudes in the care of older adults. METHODS: A quasi-experimental single group pre-post-test design was used. We included 299 undergraduate nursing students for the CI module, 304 for the CM module, and 313 for the UC module. We administered knowledge quizzes, Likert scales, and a feedback survey to measure student nurses' knowledge, ageist beliefs, and feedback on the modules respectively. RESULTS: Participants demonstrated significantly more knowledge and reduced ageist attitudes following the e-learning activities. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that e-learning activities on cognitive impairment, continence and mobility, and understanding and communication improve knowledge and reduce ageist attitudes among nursing students.


Computer-Assisted Instruction , Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate , Nurses , Students, Nursing , Humans , Aged , Students, Nursing/psychology , Clinical Competence , Surveys and Questionnaires
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J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs ; 30(6): 1054-1081, 2023 Dec.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37203563

WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT: Research has shown effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions in improving or maintaining cognition, mood, functioning, self-efficacy and quality of life for persons with mild-to-moderate dementia (PWDs). These interventions are critical during the earlier stages of dementia. However, Canadian and international literature report underutilization of and difficulty accessing the interventions. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE: To our knowledge, this is the first review that explored factors influencing seniors' utilization of nonpharmacological interventions in the earlier stages of dementia. This review contributed to the discovery of unique factors such as PWDs' beliefs, fears, perceptions, and acceptability of nonpharmacological interventions and environmental influences on intervention provision. PWDs' intervention uptake may appear as a matter of personal choices related to individuals' knowledge, beliefs and perceptions. However, the analysis of the research evidence suggests that PWDs' choices are shaped by environmental factors such as formal and informal caregiver support, acceptability and accessibility of nonpharmacological interventions, dementia care workforce, community's attitudes towards dementia and funding. The complex interplay among factors highlights the importance of targeting health promotion strategies at both individuals and their environments. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The review findings feature opportunities for healthcare practitioners, including mental health nurses, in advocating for PWDs' evidence-informed decision-making and access to desired nonpharmacological treatments. Involvement of patients and families in care-planning through ongoing assessment of health and learning needs, as well as enablers and barriers to using interventions, continuing information provision, and personalized referrals to appropriate services can promote PWDs' rights to healthcare. ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Despite the significance of nonpharmacological interventions in optimal management of mild-to-moderate dementia, it remains unclear in the literature how persons with mild-to-moderate dementia (PWDs) view, understand and access nonpharmacological interventions. AIM: The purpose of this review was to explore the extent and nature of evidence concerning factors that influence the use of nonpharmacological interventions for community-dwelling seniors with mild-to-moderate dementia. METHOD: An integrative review was undertaken following Toronto and Remington (A step-by-step guide to conducting an integrative review, 2020)'s instruction which expanded Torraco (Human Resource Development Review, 2016, 15, 404)'s and Whittemore and Knafl (Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2005, 52, 546)'s guidance. RESULTS: The review of 16 studies suggests that PWDs' use of nonpharmacological interventions is shaped by a complex interplay of various personal, interpersonal, organizational, community and political influences. DISCUSSION: The findings highlight the complex, interrelated relationships among multiple factors and subsequent limitations of behaviour-oriented health promotion strategies. To assist PWDs in making healthier choices, health promotion strategies need to direct attention to both individuals' behaviours and environmental conditions impacting the behaviours. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The findings of this review can inform multidisciplinary health practitioners' (including mental health nurses) practice with seniors living with mild-to-moderate dementia. We recommend actionable ways in which they can empower patients and their families in dementia management.


Dementia , Independent Living , Humans , Dementia/therapy , Dementia/psychology , Quality of Life , Canada , Caregivers/psychology
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Nurs Adm Q ; 47(1): 2-3, 2023.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36469368
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J Adv Nurs ; 79(3): 1174-1188, 2023 Mar.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35467759

AIM: To explore undergraduate nursing students' understanding of fundamental care and identify educational leadership opportunities to deepen students' understanding of fundamental care concepts. DESIGN: Sequential-explanatory mixed methods study. METHODS: We conducted a cross sectional survey (n = 202) and focus groups (n = 24) to explore undergraduate nursing students' ability to identify fundamental care needs. All data were collected between November 2020 and April 2021. Survey data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics and focus group data were thematically analysed. RESULTS: Year One students scored significantly lower in their ability to identify fundamental care needs compared with students in other years, even after controlling for route, gender and age. Post-degree students scored significantly higher than direct entry or transfer students. Students ≤19 years of age had significantly lower scores compared with students ≥25 years of age. Our focus group findings highlighted that students were often unable to define fundamental care, but they identified learning about various components of fundamental care in a variety of ways. While students understood that fundamental care was required in all settings, they were challenged in providing this care in acute and virtual settings. Students shared several suggestions to support fundamental care skills development across the curriculum. CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for a clear definition and description of the fundamentals of care that is used consistently by faculty, students and curriculum documents. It is important to encourage and support educators to share real-world nursing stories, offer students time to share their personal experiences, develop creative learning opportunities and foster student reflection to deepen students' understanding of the fundamentals of care. IMPACT: Educators need support to meaningfully incorporate fundamentals of care learning opportunities across multiple care settings. Educational leaders can use these findings to develop or adapt their curricula to support fundamental care skill development.


Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate , Students, Nursing , Humans , Adult , Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/methods , Cross-Sectional Studies , Leadership , Curriculum
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PLoS One ; 17(5): e0268948, 2022.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35613149

BACKGROUND: Target-D, a new person-centred e-health platform matching depression care to symptom severity prognosis (minimal/mild, moderate or severe) has demonstrated greater improvement in depressive symptoms than usual care plus attention control. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of Target-D compared to usual care from a health sector and partial societal perspective across 3-month and 12-month follow-up. METHODS AND FINDINGS: A cost-utility analysis was conducted alongside the Target-D randomised controlled trial; which involved 1,868 participants attending 14 general practices in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia. Data on costs were collected using a resource use questionnaire administered concurrently with all other outcome measures at baseline, 3-month and 12-month follow-up. Intervention costs were assessed using financial records compiled during the trial. All costs were expressed in Australian dollars (A$) for the 2018-19 financial year. QALY outcomes were derived using the Assessment of Quality of Life-8D (AQoL-8D) questionnaire. On a per person basis, the Target-D intervention cost between $14 (minimal/mild prognostic group) and $676 (severe group). Health sector and societal costs were not significantly different between trial arms at both 3 and 12 months. Relative to a A$50,000 per QALY willingness-to-pay threshold, the probability of Target-D being cost-effective under a health sector perspective was 81% at 3 months and 96% at 12 months. From a societal perspective, the probability of cost-effectiveness was 30% at 3 months and 80% at 12 months. CONCLUSIONS: Target-D is likely to represent good value for money for health care decision makers. Further evaluation of QALY outcomes should accompany any routine roll-out to assess comparability of results to those observed in the trial. This trial is registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12616000537459).


Depression , Quality of Life , Australia , Cost-Benefit Analysis , Depression/therapy , Humans , Primary Health Care , Prognosis , Quality-Adjusted Life Years
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Aust J Prim Health ; 28(3): 224-231, 2022 Jun.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35287793

This study examined consumers' experiences and opinions of a videoconference with a primary healthcare professional, and estimated the value of travel and time savings for consumers compared with face-to-face consultations. The online survey was conducted in Melbourne, Australia, between October 2020 and May 2021. The sample (n = 499) was highly educated (Bachelor degree or higher, 79%; 393/499), predominately female (70%; 347/499), mainly spoke English at home (78%; 390/499) and had a mean age of 31.8 years (s.d. 11.40). Reduced travel time (27%; 271/499) and avoiding exposure to COVID-19 (23%; 228/499) were the main reasons consumers chose a videoconference. Mental health and behavioural issues were the main reason for the consultation (38%; 241/499) and 69% (346/499) of consultations were with a general practitioner. Perceptions of the quality of care were uniformly high, with 84% (419/499) of respondents believing videoconference was equivalent to a face-to-face consultation. No association was found between reporting that telehealth was equivalent to a face-to-face consultation and education, language, health status, reason for consultation or provider type. The average time saved per consultation was 1 h and 39 min, and the average transport-related saving was A$14.29. High rates of acceptance and substantial cost savings observed in this study warrant further investigation to inform the longer-term role of videoconferences, and telehealth more broadly, in the Australian primary care system.


COVID-19 , Telemedicine , Adult , Australia , Female , Humans , Pandemics , Primary Health Care , Referral and Consultation
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Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh ; 18(1)2022 Jan 14.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35025188

Nursing leaders are increasingly required to create and implement innovative solutions to address challenges in the workplace. However, the present-day education of graduate nurses may not adequately prepare them for entrepreneurial approaches to problem solving required in today's complex healthcare environments. To fill this gap, we designed, implemented, and evaluated a Healthcare Grand Challenge course for graduate nurses interested in developing their leadership skills. Following the course, students were invited to participate in a qualitative research study to explore their experiences and perceptions of the course and identify how they used the knowledge and skills developed through the course in their leadership practices. This study provides key lessons for future offerings of grand challenge courses while highlighting the influence of grand challenge courses on current and future nursing leadership practice.


Students, Nursing , Creativity , Delivery of Health Care , Humans , Leadership , Qualitative Research
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J Adolesc Health ; 70(5): 714-728, 2022 05.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35082052

PURPOSE: Teleconsultations are increasingly used to deliver health care, yet guidance on how to maximize health outcomes and ensure the quality and rights-based principles of adolescent health care during teleconsultations is lacking. This scoping review synthesized the literature on teleconsultations with adolescents, with the objective of informing a practical guidance for healthcare professionals. METHODS: Eight databases were searched to identify articles published between 2010 and 2020 in English, French, or Spanish that provided evidence or guidance on synchronous teleconsultations with 10- to 19-year-olds. Web sites in six high-income countries and six low- to middle-income countries were also searched and a Google search was conducted. Data were analyzed using narrative synthesis. RESULTS: Of 59 total references, 51 were from high-income countries. References included primary research (n = 21), reviews (n = 13), clinical guidance (n = 9), case reports (n = 9), commentaries (n = 6), and a website (n = 1). Just under half (46%) were descriptive, qualitative, or expert opinion. The main focus was mental health and behavioral disorders. DISCUSSION: Good evidence on the complexities of conducting teleconsultations with adolescents is lacking. Questions remain regarding the scope and acuity of health issues for which teleconsultations are appropriate, their role in overcoming or contributing to inequalities, and the practicalities of conducting consultations.


Mental Disorders , Remote Consultation , Adolescent , Delivery of Health Care , Health Personnel , Humans , Mental Health
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Health Soc Care Community ; 30(5): e2097-e2108, 2022 09.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34766664

BACKGROUND: Subthreshold depression is common in primary care, but there is little information about the self-help strategies that patients use and the perceived benefits of these. AIM: This study sought to elicit the self-help strategies that primary care attendees identified as beneficial for the self-management of subthreshold depressive symptoms and the implications for general practitioners. METHOD: Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 14 people (April-May 2017) from the Target-D randomised controlled trial (RCT). Target-D investigated whether using a patient-centred clinical prediction tool and an e-health platform to match mental health management options to prognosis was beneficial for improving depressive symptoms at 3 months compared to usual care. Interviews were thematically analysed to identify self-help strategies and their perceived benefits. RESULTS: Four overarching domains for the self-management strategies were identified: social, cognitive, behavioural and restorative. Interviewees reported using strategies across multiple domains, which included undertaking enjoyable, immersive activities, that provided relief from automatic negative thoughts and had a perceived cognitive benefit. Differences in the perceived sense of agency were noted around the self-regulation of mood, which indicated more explicit direction to patient-identified self-help management strategies by general practitioners for some may be of benefit in routine care. CONCLUSION: Some of the reported self-management strategies aligned with evidence-based approaches such as physical activity and mindfulness for mental health symptom management. These findings can inform low-intensity interventions within stepped care models for mental health in primary care, social prescribing models and, help to guide the management of patients by GPs for subthreshold depression.


Depression , Primary Health Care , Australia , Depression/therapy , Humans , Patient Reported Outcome Measures , Qualitative Research , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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BMC Nurs ; 20(1): 192, 2021 Oct 09.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34627234

BACKGROUND: Making fun of growing older is considered socially acceptable, yet ageist humour reinforces negative stereotypes that growing old is linked with physical and mental deterioration, dependence, and less social value. Such stereotypes and discrimination affect the wellbeing of older people, the largest demographic of Canadians. While ageism extends throughout professions and social institutions, we expect nurses-the largest and most trusted group of healthcare professionals-to provide non-ageist care to older people. Unfortunately, nurses working with older people often embrace ageist beliefs and nursing education programs do not address sufficient anti-ageism content despite gerontological nursing standards and competencies. METHODS: To raise awareness of ageism in Canada, this quasi-experimental study will be supported by partnerships between older Canadians, advocacy organizations, and academic gerontological experts which will serve as an advisory group. The study, guided by social learning theory, will unfold in two parts. In Phase 1, we will use student nurses as a test case to determine if negative stereotypes and ageist perceptions can be addressed through three innovative e-learning activities. The activities employ gamification, videos, and simulations to: (1) provide accurate general information about older people, (2) model management of responsive behaviours in older people with cognitive impairment, and (3) dispel negative stereotypes about older people as dependent and incontinent. In Phase 2, the test case findings will be shared with the advisory group to develop a range of knowledge mobilization strategies to dispel ageism among healthcare professionals and the public. We will implement key short term strategies. DISCUSSION: Findings will generate knowledge on the effectiveness of the e-learning activities in improving student nurses' perceptions about older people. The e-learning learning activities will help student nurses acquire much-needed gerontological knowledge and skills. The strength of this project is in its plan to engage a wide array of stakeholders who will mobilize the phase I findings and advocate for positive perspectives and accurate knowledge about aging-older Canadians, partner organizations (Canadian Gerontological Nurses Association, CanAge, AgeWell), and gerontological experts.

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Int J Older People Nurs ; 16(6): e12407, 2021 Nov.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34288414

BACKGROUND: The increasing numbers of older people (age 65+) make it important to understand how to attract nurses to work with this population. METHODS: A secondary analysis using qualitative descriptive methods was used to understand how student nurses' perceptions about older people may influence their desire to work with older people. RESULTS: Student nurses perceive a generational divide between them and older people, regardless of practice settings. They believe working with older people is heavy work, and not high acuity, and although good to learn skills as a student, not a population they want to work with until they are close to retirement themselves. CONCLUSIONS: It is important to enhance nursing education so that students understand the older generation, how to communicate with them and the prevalence of older people in healthcare settings, so that they are more likely to choose to work with older people.


Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate , Students, Nursing , Aged , Attitude of Health Personnel , Humans
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J Adv Nurs ; 77(9): 3806-3819, 2021 Sep.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34138473

AIM: To describe ways in which a hospital context, physically and culturally, influences nurses' abilities to promote and engage with environmentally responsible practice. DESIGN: A focused ethnographic study. METHODS: Data were collected during May and August, 2019. Nurses (n = 22) working in the emergency room and three medicine units within a large Western Canadian hospital were invited to participate. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and observations were collected. Reporting is in accordance with the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research. RESULTS: Three themes were identified: patient care not environmental care, organizational role and operational efficiency. Overall, participants indicated patient care was their primary priority, and due to their workload, they were unable to simultaneously consider the environmental impact of their work. Participants stated they had difficulties practicing in environmentally responsible ways because they felt unsupported by their hospital organization. Regardless, there was a desire for the organization to support environmentally responsible practices. CONCLUSION: Climate change is a major health concern, and partnership between hospitals and nurses is necessary to ensure environmentally responsible healthcare is delivered. We suggest both a top-down and bottom-up approach to help develop hospital contexts that are relevant and environmentally responsible. IMPACT: Nurses have a professional responsibility to address climate change, yet this study identified that nurses found it challenging to practice in environmentally responsible ways within the hospital context. Challenges they faced are related to their workload, their misaligned nursing priorities and, more importantly, because they felt unsupported by their hospital. Findings are important to both the nursing profession as well as other hospital leaders so that a culture of environmentally responsible healthcare can be developed within hospitals.


Nurses , Nursing Staff, Hospital , Anthropology, Cultural , Canada , Hospitals , Humans , Qualitative Research
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Health Policy ; 125(6): 799-806, 2021 06.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33846028

BACKGROUND: Anthropogenic climate change poses a major health risk to humankind. The healthcare sector both contributes to climate change and is vulnerable to its impacts. Healthcare's greenhouse gas emissions are primarily derived from its supply chain: the production, transport, and disposal of goods. METHODS: Document analysis was used to investigate the workplace policies of one large, Western Canadian healthcare organization. Policies that indicated how employees should engage with resources were reviewed through the lens of environmentally responsible practice and planetary health. Content and thematic analysis were applied. RESULTS: Four themes were identified: procurement of resources, resource utilization, resource conservation, and waste management. CONCLUSION: There was little evidence of environmental or climate impact consideration within the organization's policies. IMPLICATIONS: Healthcare organizations could benefit from integrating a planetary health perspective into their policies to deliver healthcare that considers the health and safety of both humans and the climate.


Climate Change , Delivery of Health Care , Canada , Health Care Sector , Health Facilities , Humans
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