Authors: Anwar T. Merchant, DMD, Mahshid Dehghan, Noori Akhtar-Danesh Publication: Canadian Journal of Public Health. 2007 May-Jun;98(3):203-8. Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality is higher in winter than summer, particularly in cold climates. Physical activity reduces CVD risk but climate impacts participation in … [Read more]
Authors: Wahoush, O., Boyle, M., & Cockerill, R. Publication: Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, Volume 41, Number 3, September 2009 , pp. 186-206(21) Abstract: Little is known about access to health services for preschool children in refugee or refugee claimant … [Read more]
Authors: Jack, S. Jamieson, E., Wathen, C.N. & MacMillan, H.L. Publisher: Canadian Journal of Nursing Research Publication Date: 2, 58-62. (2008) Key Messages: There is ongoing debate and limited evidence on the effectiveness of universal screening for intimate partner violence … [Read more]
Authors: Jack, S. Publication: Public Health Nursing (2006) Abstract: Epidemiological data, derived from quantitative studies, provides important information about the causes, prevalence, risk correlates, treatment and prevention of diseases, and health issues at a population level. However, public health issues … [Read more]
Authors: Valaitis, R., Stamler, L., Rajsic, C., Meagher-Stewart, D., Cohen, B, Froude, S. Publisher: International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 5(1), 1-21 (2008) Key Messages: The Canadian Schools of Nursing (CASN) task force on public health was mandated to facilitate … [Read more]
Authors: Valaitis, R. and O’Mara, L. Publication: Computers Informatics Nursing (2005), May/June 2005 – Volume 23 – Issue 3 – p 153–160 Abstract The use of mobile computing (MC) in healthcare practice has grown substantially in recent years, yet little … [Read more]
Authors: Valaitis R, Akhtar-Danesh N, Kealey C, Brunetti G, Thomas H. Publication: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 5:17, 2005 Abstract Background The objective of this study was to explore the use and perceptions of a local Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome … [Read more]
Author: Valaitis, RK. Publication: Journal of Medical Internet Research. 7(4):e50, 2005 Abstract Background: Youth are often disenfranchised in their communities and may feel they have little voice. Since computers are an important aspect of youth culture, they may offer solutions … [Read more]
Authors: Nancy Edwards, Barbara Davies, Jenny Ploeg, Tazim Virani and Jennifer Skelly Publication: Biomed Central Nursing, 6(1), 2007 Background: Although referring patients to community services is important for optimum continuity of care, referrals between hospital and community sectors are often … [Read more]
Maureen Dobbins, RN, PhD, Susan Jack, RN, PhD, Helen Thomas, RN, MSc, Anita Kothari, PhD Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify decision-makers’ preferences for the transfer and exchange of research knowledge. This article is focused on how … [Read more]