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View article: Prevalence of Hyponatremia Amongst Patients with Heart Failure in Two Sub-Saharan Hospitals: Cross-sectional Study
Prevalence of Hyponatremia Amongst Patients with Heart Failure in Two Sub-Saharan Hospitals: Cross-sectional Study Open
<i>Background</i>: Hyponatremia is a very frequent abnormality amongst patients with Heart failure (HF) and significantly increases the morbidity and length of hospital stays amongst these patients. There is limited data on the…
View article: Examining the impact of the first wave of COVID-19 on equitable access to emergency care across Alberta demographic groups: a retrospective observational study
Examining the impact of the first wave of COVID-19 on equitable access to emergency care across Alberta demographic groups: a retrospective observational study Open
Background During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a notable decline in emergency department (ED) usage in many jurisdictions. This study assessed changes in ED use during this period and explored how the pandemic may hav…
View article: Aligning Indigenous and Western Concepts of Health Resource Decision Making in a Western Canadian First Nations Context
Aligning Indigenous and Western Concepts of Health Resource Decision Making in a Western Canadian First Nations Context Open
Background Western health economic evaluation tools often fail to reflect the relational, collective, and holistic perspectives that underpin Indigenous concepts of health. These limitations pose challenges when applying Western measures i…
View article: Emergency department visits among First Nations female adults in Alberta: a population-based study
Emergency department visits among First Nations female adults in Alberta: a population-based study Open
Objective Emergency departments (EDs) serve as a critical first access point for receiving healthcare for many First Nations members. However, ED experiences differ between First Nations and non-First Nations patients. Our objective is to …
View article: COVID-19 and its impact on life expectancy among First Nations people in Alberta, Canada from 2019 to 2022: a population-based study
COVID-19 and its impact on life expectancy among First Nations people in Alberta, Canada from 2019 to 2022: a population-based study Open
Canadian Institutes of Health research (#PJT-178219).
View article: Assessing colorectal cancer screening and outcomes among First Nations people in Alberta
Assessing colorectal cancer screening and outcomes among First Nations people in Alberta Open
Background First Nations (FN) people in Canada are commonly diagnosed with colorectal cancers. Although Canada has treaty responsibilities to ensure FNs people have equitable access to quality health services, access to colorectal cancer s…
View article: Describing COVID-19 immunizations for First Nations people on-reserve in Alberta using real-time integration of point of care and provincial data
Describing COVID-19 immunizations for First Nations people on-reserve in Alberta using real-time integration of point of care and provincial data Open
We accurately assessed complete immunization rates among First Nation people receiving services on-reserve irrespective of delivery of immunizations on- or off-reserve through deployment of an innovative RTI approach. Without these RTI adv…
View article: Cervical cancer screening outcomes among First Nations and non‐First Nations women in Alberta, Canada
Cervical cancer screening outcomes among First Nations and non‐First Nations women in Alberta, Canada Open
Identifying where inequities were found in cervical cancer screening participation and retention in this study is the first step to reduce the disproportionate burden of cervical cancer for First Nations women in Canada.
View article: Understanding the Wellbeing Needs of First Nations Children in Out-of-Home Care in Australia: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Understanding the Wellbeing Needs of First Nations Children in Out-of-Home Care in Australia: A Comprehensive Literature Review Open
Introduction: Despite the increasing overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hereafter respectfully referred to as First Nations) children living in out-of-home care (OOHC) in Australia, little is known about their wel…
View article: Interventions to improve equity in emergency departments for Indigenous people: A scoping review
Interventions to improve equity in emergency departments for Indigenous people: A scoping review Open
Background Disparities in health outcomes, including increased chronic disease prevalence and decreased life expectancy for Indigenous people, have been shown across settings affected by white settler colonialism including Canada, the Unit…
View article: Leaving emergency departments without completing treatment among First Nations and non–First Nations patients in Alberta: a mixed-methods study
Leaving emergency departments without completing treatment among First Nations and non–First Nations patients in Alberta: a mixed-methods study Open
Emergency department visits by First Nations patients were more likely to end with them leaving without being seen or against medical advice than those by non-First Nations patients. As leaving early may delay needed care or interfere with…
View article: Assessing Breast Cancer Screening and Outcomes Among First Nations Women in Alberta
Assessing Breast Cancer Screening and Outcomes Among First Nations Women in Alberta Open
Background Breast cancer (BC) incidence rates for First Nations (FN) women in Canada have been steadily increasing and are often diagnosed at a later stage. Despite efforts to expand the reach of BC screening programs for FN populations in…
View article: Exploring paramedic care for First Nations in Alberta: a qualitative study
Exploring paramedic care for First Nations in Alberta: a qualitative study Open
First Nations people face discrimination and systemic barriers when accessing paramedicine. Potential solutions include the integration of paramedics in expanded health care roles that incorporate First Nations perspectives and address loc…
View article: Barriers and supports for uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination in Indigenous people globally: A systematic review
Barriers and supports for uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination in Indigenous people globally: A systematic review Open
Despite the availability of effective and safe human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines that reduce the incidence and impact of cervical cancer and other cancers, HPV vaccine coverage rates remain persistently low and the cervical cancer burden…
View article: Impacts of racism on First Nations patients' emergency care: results of a thematic analysis of healthcare provider interviews in Alberta, Canada
Impacts of racism on First Nations patients' emergency care: results of a thematic analysis of healthcare provider interviews in Alberta, Canada Open
Background First Nations people experience racism in society and in the healthcare system. This study aimed to document emergency care providers’ perspectives on care of First Nations patients. First Nations research partner organizations …
View article: First Nations status and emergency department triage scores in Alberta: a retrospective cohort study
First Nations status and emergency department triage scores in Alberta: a retrospective cohort study Open
First Nations status was associated with lower odds of higher acuity triage scores across a number of conditions and diagnoses. This may reflect systemic racism, stereotyping and potentially other factors that affected triage assessments.
View article: Cancer Screening Interventions in Indigenous Populations: A Rapid Review
Cancer Screening Interventions in Indigenous Populations: A Rapid Review Open
Cancer screening is an important component of a cancer control strategy. Indigenous people in Canada have higher incidence rates for many types of cancer, including those that can be detected early or prevented through organized screening …
View article: Increasing Incidence of Invasive Group A <i>Streptococcus</i> Disease in First Nations Population, Alberta, Canada, 2003–2017
Increasing Incidence of Invasive Group A <i>Streptococcus</i> Disease in First Nations Population, Alberta, Canada, 2003–2017 Open
The incidence of invasive group A Streptococcus (iGAS) disease in the general population in Alberta, Canada, has been steadily increasing. To determine whether rates for specific populations such as First Nations are also increasing, we in…
View article: Additional file 1 of First Nations emergency care in Alberta: descriptive results of a retrospective cohort study
Additional file 1 of First Nations emergency care in Alberta: descriptive results of a retrospective cohort study Open
Additional file 1: Appendices 1-4. 1. EDC Groupings used in Analysis. Appendix 2. Day of Week by Shift (Night, Day, Evening). Appendix 3. Emergency visit comorbidities. Appendix 4. Unique Patient Variables (based on 1st emergency visit).
View article: Creating a Canadian Indigenous Research Network Against Cancer to Address Indigenous Cancer Disparities
Creating a Canadian Indigenous Research Network Against Cancer to Address Indigenous Cancer Disparities Open
PURPOSE In Canada, Indigenous peoples’ cancer rates have increased, but cancer screening rates tend to be lower. When coupled with poor cancer prognosis, treatment barriers, and inaccessible health care, Indigenous patients with cancer exp…
View article: First nations people's perspectives on barriers and supports for enhancing HPV vaccination: Foundations for sustainable, community-driven strategies
First nations people's perspectives on barriers and supports for enhancing HPV vaccination: Foundations for sustainable, community-driven strategies Open
Ongoing dialogue and co-development of community-based strategies to increase HPV vaccine uptake are required. The identification of possible barriers to HPV vaccination in a Canadian Indigenous population contributes to limited global lit…
View article: Barriers, supports, and effective interventions for uptake of human papillomavirus- and other vaccines within global and Canadian Indigenous peoples: a systematic review protocol
Barriers, supports, and effective interventions for uptake of human papillomavirus- and other vaccines within global and Canadian Indigenous peoples: a systematic review protocol Open
PROSPERO Registration Number: CRD42017048844.