These summaries highlight findings from the research study entitled “Promoting Awareness & Uptake of Best Practice Guidelines in Long-Term Care: An Impact Evaluation Phase 2 Interim Report”. These fact sheets are a part of a series which presents selected content … [Read more]
Executive Summary: In February 2006, the Nursing Health Services Research Unit (NHSRU) was asked by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) to conduct a process evaluation of the Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) Coordinator initiative. This report presents … [Read more]
Executive Summary: Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) to conduct a process evaluation of the Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) Coordinator initiative. This report presents a summary of the findings from Phase I (process evaluation), which took place between … [Read more]
Authors: Andrea Baumann, Jennifer Blythe, Pam Baxter, Kim Alvarado, & Dianne Martin Executive Summary:Professional practical nurses are designated as Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in Ontario and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in other provinces. This report presents an overview of RPN … [Read more]
Executive Summary: Most data examining the correlation between work environment conditions and job satisfaction for nurses is derived from studies conducted in the acute care/hospital sector. There are fewer studies examining the relationship between work environment and nurse job satisfaction … [Read more]
Author: L. Thompson This summary examines the causes of stress and the coping strategies of nurses who help patients manage chronic pain. View PDF Summary
These summaries highlight findings from the research study entitled, “Promoting Awareness & Uptake of Best Practice Guidelines in Long-Term Care: A Process Evaluation- Summary of Phase 1 Findings.” These fact sheets are a part of a series which presents selected content from … [Read more]
Author(s): Clarke, S.P., McRae, M., Del Signore, S., Schubert, M., & Styra, R. Abstract: Delirium affects approximately 20% to 25% of patients undergoing cardiac surgery and is particularly common in older adults. This article reviews the etiology and risk factors … [Read more]
Authors: Sharon Kaasalainen, Esther Coker , Lisa Dolovich , Alexandra Papaioannou, Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, Anna Emili, Jenny Ploeg Publication: Western Journal of Nursing Research, August 2007 vol. 29 no. 5 561-580 The purpose of this study is to explore attitudes and … [Read more]
Authors: Kaasalainen S, Brazil K, Ploeg J, Martin LS. Publication: Journal of Palliative Care 2007 Autumn; 23(3):173-80. Providing palliative care for residents with dementia in long-term care (LTC) settings is problematic due to their declining verbal abilities and related challenges. … [Read more]