Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Author "Lemonde, Manon"
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Case management for community-dwelling seniors living with frailty: perspectives of case managers
Weir, Declan F. (2020-12-01)Frailty is a growing health concern in Canada’s aging population. Community-dwelling seniors living with frailty are at an increased risk of adverse health and wellness outcomes. Case management has emerged as a promising ... -
Effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on quality of life and fitness of individuals who are post cancer treatment: A pilot study
O'Neill, Meagan (2013-07-01)Cancer Survivors are defined as any individual who has been diagnosed with cancer and completed treatment, who may or may not be free of the disease (Speck et al., 2010). Cancer survivors can experience numerous, debilitating ... -
Evaluating the impact of "Consent and capacity: everyday decision-making in long-term care" on staff critical thinking disposition.
Nisbet, Carmen (2014-09-01)The ability to think critically is valuable in all aspects of life, but staff critical thinking (CT) is particularly valuable in the challenging long-term care (LTC) setting where there are numerous, complex factors at ... -
Experience of oncology nurses and cancer survivors during cancer treatment transition from oncology teams to primary care providers teams
Sun, Guang (2020-07-01)Cancer care for cancer survivors in treatment transition is fragmented. This phenomenological study explored experience of oncology nurses and cancer survivors in treatment transition. Patient and nurse participants were ... -
An exploration of palliative care providers’ lived experiences of implementing the gold standards framework in oncology care from a hospital-based, outpatient palliative care setting
Dissanayake, Melanie (2018-05-01)Palliative care aims to address the needs of patients and family members who are dealing with a life-altering illness. The Gold Standards Framework (GSF), consisting of 7 key components (Communication, Coordination, Control ... -
Is Yang style Tai Chi a “one size fits all” fall prevention exercise program for older adults?
Gonsalves, Rohan (2011-08-01)Falls among Canadian older adults is a growing problem, not only in terms of incident rates and its impacts, but most importantly, the vast scope of preventable morbidity and mortality. A decline in age-related physical ... -
Navigating life with heart failure: the realities of self-care practices for patients and their families following cardiac rehabilitation
Doucette, Kristen (2023-12-01)Heart failure (HF) self-care is well-documented in HF management, yet the experiences of patients and family members post-cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR) are less explored. This qualitative study utilized semi-structured ... -
Optimizing the role of the dermatology nurse
Andrew, Kimberly Robin (2017-08-21)According to the 2012 CSPA, wait times for dermatology care in Canada are becoming worse. Healthcare professionals other than Dermatologists can provide care. The purpose of this study is to understand how the dermatology ... -
Patient’s experience with home hemodialysis: a qualitative study
Purves, Christopher Stephen (2015-03-01)As the number of chronic kidney disease patients increases so does the need for a renal replacement therapy (RRT). Increasing patient age, medical complexity, and a shortage of organs for transplantation are contributing ... -
Program evaluation of the chronic pain self-management workshop in the workplace
Stein, Matthew (2012-06-01)Chronic pain conditions can be extremely challenging to deal with in the workplace. The implications of these conditions extend far beyond the employees themselves and can create significant organizational impacts. The ... -
Promising practices used by International Medical Graduate Physicians to increase cervical screening in South Asian and Chinese immigrants in the Greater Toronto Area
Steele, Morgan (2018-12-01)Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, with Pap tests being a widely accessible form of screening throughout Canada. However, participation in cervical cancer screening is historically lower in South Asian ... -
Registered practical nurses’ (in post RPN-BScN education) experiences of nurse-to- nurse conflict in the workplace
Mais, Yvonne (2017-08-01)This research examined the experiences of nurse-to-nurse conflict of RPNs enrolled in a post RPN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This study also explored how these experiences shaped their decision to return to ... -
The role of nurse navigators indiagnostic phase of adult patients with lung cancer
Jeyathevan, Gaya (2013-07-01)Cancer is a major concern in today’s health care field, especially in Canadian adults. The diagnostic phase is a clinical process that involves mapping the patient journey, identifying and prioritizing the symptoms, and ... -
Understanding the usage of mental health apps among post-secondary students
Karunakaran, Sharveena (2023-12-01)University is a period where adolescents are exposed to novel stressors such as extensive academic overwork, familial pressure, financial concerns, and substantial studying, which can lead to psychological disorders such ...