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Promoting evidence in practice: The practice-based and point of care research challenge (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Ronquillo, C., & Black, A. (2012, February). Promoting evidence in practice: The practice-based and point of care research challenge. Paper presented at 17th Annual Ethel Johns Nursing Research Forum, Vancouver, Canada

With the aim of promoting practice-based research, the Nursing Research Facilitators (NRFs) of Providence Health Care/Vancouver Coastal Health (PHC/VCH) and the Fraser Health Authority (FHA) developed and launched a research challenge for point of ca... Read More about Promoting evidence in practice: The practice-based and point of care research challenge.

Long-term follow-up for mortality and cancer in a randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin D3 and/or calcium (RECORD Trial) (2012)
Journal Article
Marsh, D., Eastell, R., Khaw, K. T., Grant, A. M., McDonald, A. M., MacLennan, G. S., …Wallace, W. A. (2012). Long-term follow-up for mortality and cancer in a randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin D3 and/or calcium (RECORD Trial). Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 97(2), 614-622. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2011-1309

Context: Vitamin D or calcium supplementation may have effects on vascular disease and cancer. Objective: Our objective was to investigate whether vitamin D or calcium supplementation affects mortality, vascular disease, and cancer in older people. D... Read More about Long-term follow-up for mortality and cancer in a randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin D3 and/or calcium (RECORD Trial).

A survey of European intensive care nurses' knowledge levels (2012)
Journal Article
Baktoft, B., Albarran, J. W., Fulbrook, P., Albarran, J., Baktofd, B., & Sidebottom, B. (2012). A survey of European intensive care nurses' knowledge levels. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 49(2), 191-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2011.06.001

Background: The application of knowledge to the care of critically ill patients is a hallmark of professional nursing practice. However, the educational preparation of intensive care nurses varies from country to country, and there has been little re... Read More about A survey of European intensive care nurses' knowledge levels.

Developing a validated urinary diary: Phase 1 (2012)
Journal Article
Bright, E., Cotterill, N., Drake, M., & Abrams, P. (2012). Developing a validated urinary diary: Phase 1. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 31(5), 625-633. https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.21254

Aims: To develop and validate a urinary diary, using the psychometric validation protocol applied to all International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ) modules. Methods: Patient and clinician opinion was sought on diary content, form... Read More about Developing a validated urinary diary: Phase 1.

Virtual drug round: Development and next steps (2012)
Book Chapter
Moule, P., Bastow, F., & Berragan, E. (2012). Virtual drug round: Development and next steps. In E. Poikela, & P. Poikela (Eds.), Towards Simulation Pedagogy: Developing Nursing Simulation in a European Network (92-100). Rovaniemi: Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences

Alterations in peripheral muscle contractile characteristics following high and low intensity bouts of exercise (2012)
Journal Article
Morris, M. G., Dawes, H., Howells, K., Scott, O. M., Cramp, M., & Izadi, H. (2012). Alterations in peripheral muscle contractile characteristics following high and low intensity bouts of exercise. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 112(1), 337-343. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-011-1970-8

The aim of this study was to monitor muscle contractile performance in vivo, using an electrical stimulation protocol, immediately following an acute high and low intensity exercise session conducted at the same average intensity performed on a cycle... Read More about Alterations in peripheral muscle contractile characteristics following high and low intensity bouts of exercise.

Mental health nurses' attitudes towards the physical health care of people with severe and enduring mental illness: The development of a measurement tool (2012)
Journal Article
Robson, D., Haddad, M., Gray, R., & Gournay, K. (2012). Mental health nurses' attitudes towards the physical health care of people with severe and enduring mental illness: The development of a measurement tool. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 49(1), 72-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2011.07.011

Background: It is well established that people with schizophrenia and related serious mental illnesses die prematurely and have significantly higher medical co-morbidity compared with the general population. Mental health nurses have a key role in im... Read More about Mental health nurses' attitudes towards the physical health care of people with severe and enduring mental illness: The development of a measurement tool.

An enquiry of 'Every3Days' a drama-based workshop developing professional collaboration for women experiencing domestic violence during pregnancy in the South East of England (2012)
Journal Article
Baird, K., & Salmon, D. (2012). An enquiry of 'Every3Days' a drama-based workshop developing professional collaboration for women experiencing domestic violence during pregnancy in the South East of England. Midwifery, 28(6), e886-e892. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2011.10.011

© 2011 Elsevier Ltd. Objective: this exploratory work examined and assessed the experiences of participants (n = 90) using an interactive drama workshop to facilitate the planning and understanding of multiagency working around domestic violence duri... Read More about An enquiry of 'Every3Days' a drama-based workshop developing professional collaboration for women experiencing domestic violence during pregnancy in the South East of England.

'I'm hurting, I want to kill myself': Rheumatoid arthritis flare is more than a high joint count-an international patient perspective on flare where medical help is sought (2012)
Journal Article
Bartlett, S. J., Pohl, C., Bingham, C. O., Hewlett, S., Sanderson, T., May, J., …Woodworth, T. (2012). 'I'm hurting, I want to kill myself': Rheumatoid arthritis flare is more than a high joint count-an international patient perspective on flare where medical help is sought. Rheumatology, 51(1), 69-76. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keq455

Objective: People with RA have episodes of worsening disease activity (flares) that prompt them to seek clinical review or medication change. This study explored patients' perspectives of flare that prompts them to seek medication review. Methods: Fo... Read More about 'I'm hurting, I want to kill myself': Rheumatoid arthritis flare is more than a high joint count-an international patient perspective on flare where medical help is sought.

Utilizing qualitative data from nominal groups: Exploring the influences on treatment outcome prioritization with rheumatoid arthritis patients (2012)
Journal Article
Sanderson, T., Hewlett, S., Richards, P., Morris, M., & Calnan, M. (2012). Utilizing qualitative data from nominal groups: Exploring the influences on treatment outcome prioritization with rheumatoid arthritis patients. Journal of Health Psychology, 17(1), 132-142. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105311410758

The nominal group technique generates quantitative data through a process of experts ranking items of interest. This article focuses on the additional collection of qualitative data from nominal groups with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, used to... Read More about Utilizing qualitative data from nominal groups: Exploring the influences on treatment outcome prioritization with rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Exploring the cultural validity of rheumatology outcomes (2012)
Journal Article
Sanderson, T., Hewlett, S., Calnan, M., & Morris, M. (2012). Exploring the cultural validity of rheumatology outcomes. British Journal of Nursing, 21(17), 1015-1023

In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the use of a ‘core’ set of treatment outcomes was pioneered to ensure that the same outcomes are measured across all clinical trials to enable comparison of trial results. However, studies have not investigated the influ... Read More about Exploring the cultural validity of rheumatology outcomes.

The digital divide: Trends in global mobile and broadband internet access from 2000-2010 (2012)
Journal Article
Ronquillo, C. E., & Currie, L. (2012). The digital divide: Trends in global mobile and broadband internet access from 2000-2010

The digital divide is described as the gap between those who do and do not have access to digital information and communications technologies (ICT). ICTs are viewed as an indicator of infrastructure and potential for development, and are a growing pl... Read More about The digital divide: Trends in global mobile and broadband internet access from 2000-2010.

Deinstitutionalization of mental health care in British Columbia: A critical examination of the role of Riverview Hospital from 1950-2000 (2012)
Book Chapter
Ronquillo, C. E. (2012). Deinstitutionalization of mental health care in British Columbia: A critical examination of the role of Riverview Hospital from 1950-2000. In L. Petermann, K. Sun, & F. W. Stahnisch (Eds.), The Proceedings of the 18th Annual History of Medicine Days Conference 2009 (11-26). Calgary, Canada: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

During the 19th century, ideas based on moral treatment, pedagogical guidance of mentally ill patients and hospitals specializing in caring for the mentally ill, were viewed with high regard as innovative and progressive institutions. As mental hospi... Read More about Deinstitutionalization of mental health care in British Columbia: A critical examination of the role of Riverview Hospital from 1950-2000.

Ban happy sheets! - Understanding and using evaluation (2012)
Journal Article
Lambert, N. (2012). Ban happy sheets! - Understanding and using evaluation. Nurse Education Today, 32(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2011.05.020

Evaluating learning in the complex environments of health and education can be fraught with difficulties. Teaching sessions are customarily 'qualitatively' evaluated by participants filling in simple forms which indicate how they found a course - col... Read More about Ban happy sheets! - Understanding and using evaluation.

The healers journey: A literature review (2012)
Journal Article
Kenny, G. (2012). The healers journey: A literature review. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 18(1), 31-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2011.08.002

While much important research has gone into identifying the efficacy and importance that healing interventions can make to healthcare this paper seeks to synthesise some of the core themes of the processes that healers go through in their journey to... Read More about The healers journey: A literature review.