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View article: Migrant-friendly maternity care in Montreal, Canada: A cross-sectional study on migrant women’s care perspectives
Migrant-friendly maternity care in Montreal, Canada: A cross-sectional study on migrant women’s care perspectives Open
Objective We assessed the extent to which recommended migrant-friendly maternity care (MFMC) components were provided to recently-arrived international migrants giving birth in Montreal, Canada, and the extent to which the provision of MFM…
View article: Under the Arctic sun: assessment of skin cancer risk and sun-protection behaviours in Indigenous communities in Nunavik, an emerging at-risk population for skin cancers
Under the Arctic sun: assessment of skin cancer risk and sun-protection behaviours in Indigenous communities in Nunavik, an emerging at-risk population for skin cancers Open
Our work highlights important disparities in sun-protective behaviours and skin cancer awareness/knowledge gaps between Inuit Indigenous vs. general Canadian populations. Our work identifies multiple concerns and lack of sun protection tha…
View article: Exploring Cancer Patients’ and Caregivers’ Perspectives and Knowledge Regarding Biomarker Testing in Canada
Exploring Cancer Patients’ and Caregivers’ Perspectives and Knowledge Regarding Biomarker Testing in Canada Open
While biomarker testing can provide various benefits for cancer patient outcomes, numerous challenges persist that cause inequities in access across Canada. An online survey consisting of 51 questions was disseminated to evaluate biomarker…
View article: Evaluating UV exposure and skin cancer prevention behaviours in Canada: a national population-based cross-sectional study
Evaluating UV exposure and skin cancer prevention behaviours in Canada: a national population-based cross-sectional study Open
Introduction Cutaneous melanoma is a common cancer with increasing incidence and significant economic burden. Sun-protective behaviours are crucial in addressing UV-related skin cancer risk and are responsive to public health intervention.…
View article: A Comprehensive Analysis of Skin Cancer Concerns and Protective Practices in Manitoba, Canada, Highlights Lack of Skin Cancer Awareness and Predominance of High-Risk Sun Exposure Behaviors
A Comprehensive Analysis of Skin Cancer Concerns and Protective Practices in Manitoba, Canada, Highlights Lack of Skin Cancer Awareness and Predominance of High-Risk Sun Exposure Behaviors Open
The rapidly increasing skin cancer rates in Canada are alarming, with current data estimating that 1/3 of Canadians will be affected in their lifetime. Thus, deeper understanding of high-risk sun exposure behaviors is needed to help counte…
View article: Contextualizing Measurement: Establishing a Construct and Content Foundation for the Assessment of Cancer-Related Dyadic Efficacy
Contextualizing Measurement: Establishing a Construct and Content Foundation for the Assessment of Cancer-Related Dyadic Efficacy Open
This paper illustrates a rigorous approach to the initial phases of scale development when evaluating an existing construct, dyadic efficacy, in a new population. Cancer-related dyadic efficacy represents a couples’ confidence in their con…
View article: How to mobilise users' experiential knowledge in the evaluation of advanced technologies and practices in Quebec? The example of the permanent users' and relatives' panel
How to mobilise users' experiential knowledge in the evaluation of advanced technologies and practices in Quebec? The example of the permanent users' and relatives' panel Open
Introduction With the purpose of supporting scientific professionals and helping them to better integrate the expertise of users in their work, a users' and relatives' panel (URP) was set up at the National Institute for Excellence in Heal…
View article: Understanding the Perceived Relationship between Sun Exposure and Melanoma in Atlantic Canada: A Consensual Qualitative Study Highlighting a “Sunscreen Paradox”
Understanding the Perceived Relationship between Sun Exposure and Melanoma in Atlantic Canada: A Consensual Qualitative Study Highlighting a “Sunscreen Paradox” Open
Globally, cutaneous melanoma (CM) incidence is increasing, with sun exposure identified as a key modifiable risk factor. The Atlantic provinces of Canada display varied CM incidence rates: New Brunswick aligns with the national average, wh…
View article: Assessing Skin Cancer Risk Factors, Sun Safety Behaviors and Melanoma Concern in Atlantic Canada: A Comprehensive Survey Study
Assessing Skin Cancer Risk Factors, Sun Safety Behaviors and Melanoma Concern in Atlantic Canada: A Comprehensive Survey Study Open
Background: The incidence of cutaneous melanoma (CM) is increasing at an alarming rate in Canada and elsewhere around the world. Significant regional differences in CM incidence have been identified in Atlantic provinces. The goal of this …
View article: Obstacles and facilitators of cancer-related dyadic efficacy experienced by couples coping with non-metastatic cancers
Obstacles and facilitators of cancer-related dyadic efficacy experienced by couples coping with non-metastatic cancers Open
Introduction Cancer-related dyadic efficacy is an individual’s confidence to work together with a partner to conjointly manage the effects of cancer and its treatment. In other health contexts, higher levels of dyadic efficacy have been as…
View article: Training Physicians in Motivational Communication to Address Influenza Vaccine Hesitation: A Proof-of-Concept Study
Training Physicians in Motivational Communication to Address Influenza Vaccine Hesitation: A Proof-of-Concept Study Open
Background: Strategies to support health care professionals on how to address vaccine hesitancy are needed. Methods: We developed a 4-h Motivational Communication (MC) training program tailored to help physicians address hesitancy related …
View article: Patient and Citizen Participation in the Identification of Ethical Considerations Aiming to Address Uncertainty in the Evaluation of Promising Interventions in a Pandemic Context
Patient and Citizen Participation in the Identification of Ethical Considerations Aiming to Address Uncertainty in the Evaluation of Promising Interventions in a Pandemic Context Open
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous studies have been conducted to identify interventions that could contribute to alleviating the burden it has caused. The Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux …
View article: Acceptability of Serious Games in Pediatric Asthma Education and Self-management: Pilot Study
Acceptability of Serious Games in Pediatric Asthma Education and Self-management: Pilot Study Open
Background Asthma is the most common chronic pediatric disease. Despite existing tools to manage asthma, 40%-55% of children with asthma experience uncontrolled asthma. Serious games (SGs) represent a novel approach in promoting asthma edu…
View article: Open-source games for health, multiplayer and gamepads. Co-creating fun care with children with asthma, young adults with cystic fibrosis, elders with COPD
Open-source games for health, multiplayer and gamepads. Co-creating fun care with children with asthma, young adults with cystic fibrosis, elders with COPD Open
Without air pollution, our life expectancy would increase by 34 months. With a commons-based economy, each and every human could afford medical care (vs one in two today). How not to produce risks? How to foster mutual care? We, people acr…
View article: Positive and differential diagnosis of autism in verbal women of typical intelligence: A Delphi study
Positive and differential diagnosis of autism in verbal women of typical intelligence: A Delphi study Open
Diagnostic criteria for autism are relatively vague, and may lead to over and underdiagnosis when applied without clinical expertise. Indeed, autism is best reliably identified by experienced clinicians who take into account qualitative as…
View article: Acceptability of Serious Games in Pediatric Asthma Education and Self-management: Pilot Study (Preprint)
Acceptability of Serious Games in Pediatric Asthma Education and Self-management: Pilot Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Asthma is the most common chronic pediatric disease. Despite existing tools to manage asthma, 40%-55% of children with asthma experience uncontrolled asthma. Serious games (SGs) represent a novel approach in promoting asthma ed…
View article: Knowledge translation and better health and health care for migrants in Canada
Knowledge translation and better health and health care for migrants in Canada Open
In Canada, migrants—that is, anyone born in another country, and especially refugees, asylum seekers, temporary foreign workers, and undocumented migrants—have unmet health care needs and face barriers in accessing health care.[1][1]-[3][2…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity for People With Scleroderma: A Scleroderma Patient‐Centered Intervention Network Cohort Study
Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity for People With Scleroderma: A Scleroderma Patient‐Centered Intervention Network Cohort Study Open
Objective To support physical activity among people with systemic sclerosis (SSc [scleroderma]), we sought to determine the prevalence and importance of barriers and the likelihood of using possible facilitators. Methods We invited 1,707 p…
View article: Conducting Qualitative Research to Respond to COVID-19 Challenges: Reflections for the Present and Beyond
Conducting Qualitative Research to Respond to COVID-19 Challenges: Reflections for the Present and Beyond Open
The global response to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic brought about massive health, social and economic impacts. Based on the pressing need to respond to the crisis, clinical trials and epidemiological studies have been under…
View article: Development of a Web-Based Tool Built From Pharmacy Claims Data to Assess Adherence to Respiratory Medications in Primary Care
Development of a Web-Based Tool Built From Pharmacy Claims Data to Assess Adherence to Respiratory Medications in Primary Care Open
The e-MEDRESP tool has the potential to allow physicians to measure adherence objectively and to facilitate patient-physician communication concerning medication use. Future studies are needed to evaluate the feasibility of implementing e-…
View article: Identifying barriers and facilitators to physical activity for people with scleroderma: a nominal group technique study
Identifying barriers and facilitators to physical activity for people with scleroderma: a nominal group technique study Open
People with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) face difficulties being physically active. This study identified physical activity barriers and facilitators experienced by people with scleroderma. We conducted nominal group technique sessions…
View article: Momentum During a Running Competition: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study
Momentum During a Running Competition: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Methods Study Open
The purpose of this study was to better understand the psychological momentum (PM) in varsity cross-country competitive runners during a 3000 m selection trials. A sequential explanatory mixed methods design was used: recruitment trial rac…
View article: Co‐construction of health technology assessment recommendations with patients: An example with cardiac defibrillator replacement
Co‐construction of health technology assessment recommendations with patients: An example with cardiac defibrillator replacement Open
Context The National Institute of Excellence in Health and Social Services (INESSS), which functions as the Québec health technology assessment (HTA) agency, tested a new way to engage patients along with health‐care professionals in the c…