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A systematic review of the relationship between breastfeeding and early childhood caries
R Valaitis, R Hesch, C Passarelli, D Sheehan… - Canadian journal of …, 2000 - Springer
This systematic review investigated the relationship between early childhood caries (ECC)
and breastfeeding. The systematic review methodology used by the Cochrane Collaboration …
and breastfeeding. The systematic review methodology used by the Cochrane Collaboration …
[HTML][HTML] Designing, implementing, and evaluating mobile health technologies for managing chronic conditions in older adults: a scoping review
…, J Ploeg, M Markle-Reid, R Valaitis… - JMIR mHealth and …, 2016 - mhealth.jmir.org
Background: The current landscape of a rapidly aging population accompanied by multiple
chronic conditions presents numerous challenges to optimally support the complex needs of …
chronic conditions presents numerous challenges to optimally support the complex needs of …
[HTML][HTML] Navigation delivery models and roles of navigators in primary care: a scoping literature review
N Carter, RK Valaitis, A Lam, J Feather… - BMC health services …, 2018 - Springer
Background Systems navigation provided by individuals or teams is emerging as a strategy
to reduce barriers to care. Complex clients with health and social support needs in primary …
to reduce barriers to care. Complex clients with health and social support needs in primary …
[HTML][HTML] Implementation and maintenance of patient navigation programs linking primary care with community-based health and social services: a scoping literature …
RK Valaitis, N Carter, A Lam, J Nicholl… - BMC health services …, 2017 - Springer
Background Since the early 90s, patient navigation programs were introduced in the United
States to address inequitable access to cancer care. Programs have since expanded …
States to address inequitable access to cancer care. Programs have since expanded …
Problem-based learning online: perceptions of health science students
RK Valaitis, WA Sword, B Jones, A Hodges - Advances in Health Sciences …, 2005 - Springer
This qualitative study explored health sciences students' perceptions of their experiences in
online problem based learning (PBL) and focused on their views about learning and group …
online problem based learning (PBL) and focused on their views about learning and group …
[HTML][HTML] Advanced practice nursing: a strategy for achieving universal health coverage and universal access to health
D Bryant-Lukosius, R Valaitis… - … latino-americana de …, 2017 - SciELO Brasil
Objective: to examine advanced practice nursing (APN) roles internationally to inform role
development in Latin America and the Caribbean to support universal health coverage and …
development in Latin America and the Caribbean to support universal health coverage and …
[HTML][HTML] Addressing quadruple aims through primary care and public health collaboration: ten Canadian case studies
Background Health systems in Canada and elsewhere are at a crossroads of reform in response
to rising economic and societal pressures. The Quadruple Aim advocates for: improving …
to rising economic and societal pressures. The Quadruple Aim advocates for: improving …
Nurse faculty perceptions of simulation use in nursing education
…, P Baxter, RK Valaitis… - Western Journal of …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
In this study nursing faculty perceptions of the implementation of simulation in schools of
nursing across Ontario, Canada, were explored using the Q-methodology technique. Following …
nursing across Ontario, Canada, were explored using the Q-methodology technique. Following …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of internet-based interventions on caregiver mental health: systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The health of informal caregivers of adults with chronic conditions is increasingly
vital since caregivers comprise a large proportion of supportive care to family members …
vital since caregivers comprise a large proportion of supportive care to family members …
[HTML][HTML] Web-based interventions to improve mental health, general caregiving outcomes, and general health for informal caregivers of adults with chronic conditions …
Background Most adults with chronic conditions live at home and rely on informal caregivers
to provide support. Caregiving can result in negative impacts such as poor mental and …
to provide support. Caregiving can result in negative impacts such as poor mental and …