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View article: Do active learning techniques promote higher academic performance in an online graduate anatomy course?
Do active learning techniques promote higher academic performance in an online graduate anatomy course? Open
Human anatomy is a foundational course in graduate health professional programs. Given the increased enrollment in anatomy courses, along with the development of new technologies, institutions are increasingly compelled to provide alternat…
View article: A Psychometric Analysis of the Nurse Satisfaction with the Quality of Care Scale
A Psychometric Analysis of the Nurse Satisfaction with the Quality of Care Scale Open
The concept of quality of nursing care can vary across healthcare organizations, and many different factors may affect the quality of nursing care as perceived by nurses. Measuring satisfaction with quality of nursing care from the nurse’s…
View article: An integrative review of nursing leadership in Saudi Arabia
An integrative review of nursing leadership in Saudi Arabia Open
Aims The aims of this integrative review were to describe leadership styles from the nursing literature in Saudi Arabia and to identify the current state of evidence about relationships between leadership styles and nurse, patient and orga…
View article: The utility of historical electoral roll records and their effect on the association of regularity of GP contact and potentially preventable diabetic hospitalisations
The utility of historical electoral roll records and their effect on the association of regularity of GP contact and potentially preventable diabetic hospitalisations Open
View article: Prevalence of Periodontitis and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women: A cross sectional survey in Southern Province, Rwanda
Prevalence of Periodontitis and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women: A cross sectional survey in Southern Province, Rwanda Open
Background
The literature has shown the relationship between maternal periodontitis and complications associated with pregnancy. Thus, prevalence estimates and risk factor identification for periodontitis during pregnancy in Rwanda are p…
View article: Assessing the association between periodontitis and premature birth: a case-control study
Assessing the association between periodontitis and premature birth: a case-control study Open
View article: Impact of Maternal Periodontitis on Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight in Babies: Results of a Scoping Review
Impact of Maternal Periodontitis on Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight in Babies: Results of a Scoping Review Open
Background Periodontitis has been documented as public health concern but its association with preterm and low birth weight remains uncertain, thus the objective of this scoping review is to summarize the most recent published evidence rel…
View article: Nurses’ Use of Personal Smartphone Technology in the Workplace: Scoping Review
Nurses’ Use of Personal Smartphone Technology in the Workplace: Scoping Review Open
Background There has been an increase in the technological infrastructures of many health care organizations to support the practice of health care providers. However, many nurses are using their personal digital devices, such as smartphon…
View article: Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Nurses and Midwives Working at Antenatal Clinics in the Southern Province of Rwanda on Periodontal Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Nurses and Midwives Working at Antenatal Clinics in the Southern Province of Rwanda on Periodontal Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Peace Uwambaye,1 Cyprien Munyanshongore,2 Michael Kerr,3 Harlan Shiau,4 Gerard Nyiringango,5 Stephen Rulisa6 1Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwa…
View article: <p>Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Nurses and Midwives Working at Antenatal Clinics in the Southern Province of Rwanda on Periodontal Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Survey</p>
Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Nurses and Midwives Working at Antenatal Clinics in the Southern Province of Rwanda on Periodontal Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Although nurses/midwives have good attitude regarding the management of periodontal diseases of pregnant women, their knowledge is insufficient and it is highly recommended that oral diseases can be included in their curriculum so that the…
View article: Factors affecting job satisfaction among acute care nurses working in rural and urban settings
Factors affecting job satisfaction among acute care nurses working in rural and urban settings Open
Aims To: (a) identify the differences and similarities in the extrinsic and intrinsic factors that influence job satisfaction among nurses in urban and rural Ontario; and (b) determine the impact of job satisfaction on nurses’ turnover int…
View article: Extrinsic Factors Influencing the Person’s Motivation for Engagement and Retention in the Addiction Recovery Process. A Systematic Literature Review
Extrinsic Factors Influencing the Person’s Motivation for Engagement and Retention in the Addiction Recovery Process. A Systematic Literature Review Open
Background
Globally, up to 80% of patients enrolled for addiction care are lost to follow-up within the first three months of treatment. This review synthesizes evidence on extrinsic factors that influence motivation for engaging in addic…
View article: Nurses’ Use of Personal Smartphone Technology in the Workplace: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Nurses’ Use of Personal Smartphone Technology in the Workplace: Scoping Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND There has been an increase in the technological infrastructures of many health care organizations to support the practice of health care providers. However, many nurses are using their personal digital devices, such as smartpho…
View article: Caring Near and Far by Connecting Community-Based Clients and Family Member/Friend Caregivers Using Passive Remote Monitoring: Protocol for a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
Caring Near and Far by Connecting Community-Based Clients and Family Member/Friend Caregivers Using Passive Remote Monitoring: Protocol for a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Significant chronic disease challenges exist among older adults. However, most older adults want to remain at home even if their health conditions challenge their ability to live independently. Yet publicly funded home care reso…