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View article: Assessing the Impacts of Makoyoh’sokoi, a Wholistic, Physical Activity Based Wellness Program for Indigenous Women
Assessing the Impacts of Makoyoh’sokoi, a Wholistic, Physical Activity Based Wellness Program for Indigenous Women Open
Objective Indigenous women experience poorer health and wellness outcomes as a consequence of colonialism and injustice. Past research highlights physical activity as a way to mitigate the impacts of trauma caused by colonialism. To suppor…
View article: Physical activity–based, wholistic, wellness interventions for Indigenous women in Canada: An environmental scan to identify programs and promising practices
Physical activity–based, wholistic, wellness interventions for Indigenous women in Canada: An environmental scan to identify programs and promising practices Open
Objectives This environmental scan has two aims. The first is to identify wholistic, physical activity (PA)–based wellness interventions for Indigenous women in Canada through the completion of a scoping review of published and grey litera…
View article: Nutritional interventions for Indigenous adults in Canada - opportunities to sustain health and cultural practices: a scoping review
Nutritional interventions for Indigenous adults in Canada - opportunities to sustain health and cultural practices: a scoping review Open
Indigenous People in Canada possess rich cultural traditions, intertwined with a strong connection to nature. However, colonisation and contemporary challenges have given rise to changes in lifestyle and culture, resulting in health and nu…
View article: Teaching multimorbidity to medical students
Teaching multimorbidity to medical students Open
Background Multimorbidity is a rising health care phenomenon and doctors require specific skill sets to effectively care for patients with multiple illnesses. Despite this, most medical education is taught using a single‐disease, systems‐b…
View article: Spread of Makoyoh’sokoi (Wolf Trail): a community led, physical activity-based, holistic wellness program for Indigenous women in Canada
Spread of Makoyoh’sokoi (Wolf Trail): a community led, physical activity-based, holistic wellness program for Indigenous women in Canada Open
View article: Evaluating the Impact of a Holistic, Community-Driven, Physical Activity-Based Wellness Program for Indigenous Women using Nominal Group Technique
Evaluating the Impact of a Holistic, Community-Driven, Physical Activity-Based Wellness Program for Indigenous Women using Nominal Group Technique Open
Objective
Indigenous women experience structural barriers to wellness rooted in colonialism and related socio-political processes, making participation in physical activity and access to balanced nutrition challenging. In response, a holi…
View article: Stratégie d’enseignement pour la prise en charge des patients présentant des comorbidités en médecine de famille
Stratégie d’enseignement pour la prise en charge des patients présentant des comorbidités en médecine de famille Open
Cynthia, une femme âgée de 53 ans, se présente à la clinique en se plaignant de bouffées de chaleur. À sa dernière consultation, 6 mois plus tôt, sa tension artérielle était de 156/87 mm Hg. Sa fonction rénale était normale. Son test de Pa…
View article: Family medicine teaching strategy for managing patients with comorbidity
Family medicine teaching strategy for managing patients with comorbidity Open
Cynthia, a 53-year-old woman, presents to clinic complaining of hot flashes. Her blood pressure at her previous visit 6 months earlier was 156/87 mm Hg. Her kidney function was normal. Her most recent Papanicolaou test was done in 2018. He…
View article: Greening Family Medicine clinic operations and clinical care, <i>where do we start?</i> A scoping review of toolkits and aids
Greening Family Medicine clinic operations and clinical care, <i>where do we start?</i> A scoping review of toolkits and aids Open
Background There is a pressing need for healthcare to respond to the climate crisis. Family physicians, given their central role in community healthcare provision, are strategically placed to lead, support, and promote sustainable healthca…
View article: The praxis of generalism in family medicine
The praxis of generalism in family medicine Open
Generalism is defined as "a philosophy of care … distinguished by a commitment to the breadth of practice within each discipline and collaboration with the larger health care team in order to respond to patient and community needs."[1][1] …
View article: La pratique du généralisme en médecine de famille
La pratique du généralisme en médecine de famille Open
Le généralisme est défini comme une « philosophie de soins qui se traduit par un engagement envers l’étendue et la variété de la pratique au sein de chaque discipline et une collaboration avec l’équipe de soins de santé dans son ensemble a…
View article: A Systematic Literature Review of Physical Activity-Based Health Programs for Indigenous Women: Impacts on Physical Activity Levels, Obesity, and Community Building
A Systematic Literature Review of Physical Activity-Based Health Programs for Indigenous Women: Impacts on Physical Activity Levels, Obesity, and Community Building Open
Indigenous women experience a disproportionate burden of chronic diseases and health challenges related to obesity. The need for culturally relevant programming to support and empower women to optimize health is well established. Participa…
View article: L’obésité chez l’adulte : ligne directrice de pratique clinique
L’obésité chez l’adulte : ligne directrice de pratique clinique Open
POINTS CLÉS L'obésité est une maladie chronique complexe dans laquelle la graisse corporelle anormale ou excessive (adiposité) nuit à la santé, augmente le risque de complications médicales à long terme et réduit la durée de vie[1][1]. Les…
View article: Obesity in adults: a clinical practice guideline
Obesity in adults: a clinical practice guideline Open
KEY POINTS Obesity is a complex chronic disease in which abnormal or excess body fat (adiposity) impairs health, increases the risk of long-term medical complications and reduces lifespan.[1][1] Epidemiologic studies define obesity using t…
View article: Practitioner's role in implementing varying guidelines.
Practitioner's role in implementing varying guidelines. Open
I read with great interest the article “Cervical cancer screening for young women. First do no harm” by Dr Phillips and colleagues in the January issue of Canadian Family Physician .[1][1]
Physicians often get mixed messages from various …
View article: Improving obesity management training in family medicine: multi-methods evaluation of the 5AsT-MD pilot course
Improving obesity management training in family medicine: multi-methods evaluation of the 5AsT-MD pilot course Open
View article: Improving Obesity Management Training in Family Medicine: Multi-methods evaluation of the 5AsT-MD Pilot Course
Improving Obesity Management Training in Family Medicine: Multi-methods evaluation of the 5AsT-MD Pilot Course Open
Background: Quality, evidence-based obesity management training for family medicine residents is needed to better support patients. To address this gap, we developed a comprehensive course based on the 5As of Obesity Management™ (ASK, ASSE…
View article: Improving Obesity Management Training in Family Medicine: Multi-methods evaluation of the 5AsT-MD Pilot Course
Improving Obesity Management Training in Family Medicine: Multi-methods evaluation of the 5AsT-MD Pilot Course Open
Background : Quality, evidence-based obesity management training for family medicine residents is needed to better support patients. To address this gap, we developed a comprehensive course based on the 5As of Obesity Management™ (ASK, ASS…
View article: Results of a culturally relevant, physical activity-based wellness program for urban Indigenous women in Alberta, Canada
Results of a culturally relevant, physical activity-based wellness program for urban Indigenous women in Alberta, Canada Open
Increasing physical activity and improving nutrition is challenging for Indigenous women. Their lives are complex and influenced by sociopolitical structures and racism that have yielded family breakdown, socioeconomic inequality, and high…
View article: Improving Obesity Management Training in Family Medicine: Multi-methods evaluation of the 5AsT-MD Pilot Course
Improving Obesity Management Training in Family Medicine: Multi-methods evaluation of the 5AsT-MD Pilot Course Open
Background Prevention and management of obesity is integral to family medicine. Yet, physicians lack training and confidence to effectively address weight concerns with patients. Quality, evidence-based obesity management training for fami…