Article
Nursing
Karen McBride-Henry, Michael Roguski, Charissa Miller, Kim Van Wissen, Padmapriya Saravanakumar
Summary: This research explores the perceptions of wellbeing among older Maori adults and aims to provide culturally responsive care for Indigenous New Zealanders. The findings highlight the importance of acknowledging cultural and spiritual beliefs as well as implementing peer-support initiatives to support pakeke wellbeing.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jodie Bailie, Alison Frances Laycock, Kathleen Parker Conte, Veronica Matthews, David Peiris, Ross Stewart Bailie, Seye Abimbola, Megan Elizabeth Passey, Frances Clare Cunningham, Kerryn Harkin, Roxanne Gwendalyn Bainbridge
Summary: Collaboratively developed and genuinely meaningful principles play a valuable role in guiding collaborations, providing focus, direction, and a way of working together. Implementing these principles within a culture of continuous critical reflection, learning, and adaptation leads to increased Indigenous leadership participation, attracting principled researchers and stakeholders, and developing trusting relationships.
Article
Nursing
Lisa Newington, Caroline M. Alexander, Mary Wells
Summary: The concept of clinical academics was explored from the perspectives of healthcare managers and research-active professionals outside medicine. The study found that clinical academics play a valuable role in pushing boundaries and advancing their profession, although some individuals may not identify with the term. A clear and accepted definition of clinical academics would aid in developing career pathways and evaluating the impact of these roles.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Catherine Hays, Susan Devine, Beverley D. Glass
Summary: This study explores the experiences of nursing students in a remote satellite university campus. The students had positive attitudes towards lectures delivered through videoconference or recordings as they provided flexibility to accommodate their busy personal lives. Face-to-face teaching was highly valued, and the small cohort size allowed for strong and supportive relationships between students, their cohort, and staff. However, there were barriers related to student demographics and difficulties with course engagement and campus staffing.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Elaine Barbosa de Moraes, Daniela Reis Dal Fabbro, Leticia Bernardes de Oliveira, Eliseth Ribeiro Leao
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and cultural aspects of pain management in five ethnicities of the Brazilian Amazon and found that musculoskeletal pain is prevalent among indigenous individuals, with traditional indigenous medicine partially preserved for pain relief.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Apphia Jia Qi Tan, Wei Ling Chua, Lisa McKenna, Laurence Lean Chin Tan, Yu Jun Lim, Sok Ying Liaw
Summary: This study aimed to explore the enablers and barriers faced by nurses in facilitating geriatric teleconsultations in nursing homes. The study identified key enablers such as nurses' acknowledgement of teleconsultations as needs-orientated service, partnership with hospital-based geriatric service, and their sense of empowerment in teleconsultations. Barriers included nurses' lack of confidence in physical assessment and communication competencies, role conflict, and technology-related challenges.
Article
Nursing
Martha Paynter, Clare Heggie, Lauren Matheson, Claire Rillie, Dominica Beals, Mirinda Bray
Summary: This study explores the experiences of provincially incarcerated mothers in Nova Scotia, Canada and provides recommendations for improving the experiences of mothers facing criminalization and their children. The findings show that separation from children during incarceration causes severe emotional distress and has serious implications for mothers' right to parent and their relationships with their children. Mothers face numerous challenges during incarceration, including emotional distress, logistical and financial barriers. They experience a lack of services while incarcerated and a lack of transitional support upon release, making it difficult and discouraging to work towards parenting again.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Renee Y. Hsia, Diana Gil-Gonzalez
Summary: The study examined the legislative and administrative barriers to the implementation of a national law in Spain that increased healthcare access for all residents, including undocumented migrants. Interviews with healthcare providers and administrators revealed eight key themes, including challenges with residency requirements, conflicts between national and autonomous community governments, and the rise of NGOs providing support to irregular migrants. There is a need to clarify legal entitlements and create administrative consistency across autonomous communities to improve healthcare access for undocumented migrants in Spain. Lessons from the Spanish experience can be applied to other countries struggling with similar issues.
Article
Nursing
Sophie Isobel
Summary: It is important for mental health nurses to be aware of and sensitive to trauma when conducting research on sensitive topics. Recommendations include training and structural supports, collaborative research designs, consideration of environments, awareness of approaches to distress, and inclusion of trauma sensitivity in research policies, frameworks, and leadership. Awareness and sensitivity to trauma are essential for maintaining ongoing awareness and ensuring psychological safety.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shingisai Chando, Allison Tong, Martin Howell, Michelle Dickson, Jonathan C. Craig, Jack DeLacy, Sandra J. Eades, Kirsten Howard
Summary: This systematic review of qualitative studies evaluating Indigenous health programs emphasizes the importance of social, emotional, and spiritual well-being in participants' health journeys. It highlights the need to shift the evaluation focus of health programs from commonly used biomedical measures to qualitative data on participant and community-level outcomes.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Inmaculada Corral-Liria, Miriam Alonso-Maza, Julio Gonzalez-Luis, Sergio Fernandez-Pascual, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Marta Losa-Iglesias
Summary: The study delves into the views and experiences of eating disorder patients and nursing professionals on the relationship-based care established, highlighting the unexpected yet relevant help provided by nurses during the recovery process. This deep understanding allows for the expansion of knowledge and individualized care.
PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Somporn Rungreangkulkij, Ameporn Ratinthorn, Pisake Lumbiganon, Rana Islamiah Zahroh, Claudia Hanson, Alexandre Dumont, Myriam de Loenzien, Ana Pilar Betran, Meghan A. Bohren
Summary: The study found that there is a positive attitude towards labour companionship among healthcare providers, women, and their relatives in Thailand. However, challenges related to training and space need to be addressed for successful implementation.
Article
Nursing
Minh Viet Bui, Elizabeth McInnes, Gary Ennis, Kim Foster
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts on the resilience of nurses in mental health settings. Nurses faced disruptions in practice and teamwork, but successfully adjusted by using self-regulatory strategies, engaging in self-care, and creating new ways to provide care. They connected to their sense of purpose and professional commitment, and experienced personal and professional growth. Post-pandemic, ongoing negative impacts on nurses' wellbeing were noted, highlighting the importance of professional development in emotional regulation skills, self-care, and building collegial relationships.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Ingrid Egerod, Vibeke E. Knudsen, Annette E. Andersson, Ann-Mari Fagerdahl
Summary: The study aims to describe the short- and long-term experience of necrotizing soft-tissue infections from the patient and family perspective and identify unmet needs. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze 87 semi-structured interviews involving 50 participants from Denmark and Sweden. The study found that half of the patients made a full recovery, while others still had unresolved issues after 2 years, and rehabilitation became less available and patient-centred over time.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lee Seng Esmond Seow, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Sherilyn Chang, Mythily Subramaniam, Huixian Sharon Lu, Hanita Ashok Assudani, Chern-Yee Geoffrey Tan, Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar
Summary: This study explored the experience of psychotherapy among clients across multiple service encounters using a qualitative approach. Factors such as mental health stigma, lack of understanding about psychotherapy, and preference for non-pharmacological interventions were found to impede or promote the use of psychotherapy. Various barriers to access and negative experiences or outcomes were identified, suggesting the need for addressing these issues to promote uptake of psychotherapy interventions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Amy L. Wright, Marilyn Ballantyne, Olive Wahoush
Review
Pediatrics
Victoria R. Gill, Helen G. Liley, Carmina Erdei, Sarbattama Sen, Ruth Davidge, Amy L. Wright, Samudragupta Bora
Summary: Kangaroo Mother Care is beneficial for high-risk infants, but global uptake is lacking. A conceptual framework encompassing factors such as parental, healthcare professional, and healthcare system factors is proposed to improve the initiation and maintenance of Kangaroo Mother Care in neonatal units. Through understanding the potential interplay between these factors, strategies can be developed to increase the uptake of Kangaroo Mother Care.
Article
Nursing
Leah Carrier, Jessy Dame, Amy L. Wright, Margot Latimer
Summary: The study aims to explore the use of Indigenous philosophies and ways of knowing in improving the care of Indigenous infants and families in the NICU. The research suggests that family involvement benefits both infants and their families, but there is limited understanding of how nurses involve Indigenous families in their infants' care. The study will provide a critical review of Indigenous philosophies and their application in the NICU context.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy Wright, Rachel VanEvery, Heather Burnside, Kristena B. B. Lopez, Katie Kewageshig-Fyfe, Brenda Jacobs, Andrea E. M. Floyd, Era M. M. Ferron
Summary: The Western approach to knowledge translation in health research has been criticized for not aligning with Indigenous ways of knowing and sharing knowledge. In contrast, Indigenous knowledge translation focuses on sharing knowledge that contributes to a good life. While Western KT aims to bridge the gap between knowledge and action, Indigenous knowledge is practical and based on centuries-old practices, such as oral traditions and cross-cultural sharing. This article discusses the development of a decolonized KT strategy.
QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Sawayra Owais, Zoe Tsai, Troy Hill, Maria B. Ospina, Amy L. Wright, Ryan J. Van Lieshout
Summary: This meta-analysis examines the prevalence of mental health challenges among Indigenous youth in Canada. The study finds that Indigenous youth have a low prevalence of mental health challenges, with the exception of disruptive behaviors. However, the data on lifetime prevalence are limited, and there may be inaccuracies in prevalence estimates due to methodological bias and culturally unvalidated measures.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Amy Lynn Wright, Rachel VanEvery, Vicky Miller
Summary: This study investigates how Indigenous mothers utilize web-based information to support the health of their infants. While fewer Indigenous mothers used web-based sources of information compared to mothers in the general population in other studies, tailoring web-based modalities to meet the unique needs of Indigenous mothers is identified as an important opportunity for supporting the health and wellness of both mothers and infants.
JMIR PEDIATRICS AND PARENTING
(2021)
Article
Political Science
Chelsea Gabel, Nicole Goodman
Summary: Research on Indigenous peoples, cultures, and lands has historically been conducted without the permission or involvement of Indigenous peoples themselves. Socially engaged research, which involves Indigenous communities as partners in the research process, is increasingly recognized as a more equitable and enriching approach. By drawing on Indigenous worldviews, knowledge, and experience, meaningful research in Political Science can be enhanced through active engagement with Indigenous scholars, peoples, and communities.
POLITICS GROUPS AND IDENTITIES
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Information Systems
Brian Budd, Chelsea Gabel, Nicole Goodman
ELECTRONIC VOTING ( E-VOTE ID-2019)
(2019)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
A. L. Wright, C. Gabel, R. Bomberry, O. Wahoush
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE METHODS
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy L. Wright, Susan M. Jack, Marilyn Ballantyne, Chelsea Gabel, Rachel Bomberry, Olive Wahoush
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy L. Wright, Susan M. Jack, Marilyn Ballantyne, Chelsea Gabel, Rachel Bomberry, Olive Wahoush
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Theory & Methods
Nicole Goodman, Chelsea Gabel, Brian Budd