LU|ZONE|UL Community:https://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/20562024-03-29T07:34:59Z2024-03-29T07:34:59ZThe impact of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) education on the knowledge and the beliefs of students in a french undergraduate nursing programLindenbach, Monica Evahttps://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/40612024-03-27T07:39:54Z2023-04-13T00:00:00ZTitle: The impact of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) education on the knowledge and the beliefs of students in a french undergraduate nursing program
Authors: Lindenbach, Monica Eva
Abstract: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) can bring out positive and negative emotions in
nurses. Nurses must feel comfortable with their role, be knowledgeable, and practice their skills
according to the laws and regulations. Literature shows that education positively impacts nursing
students' knowledge, beliefs, and comfort about MAiD. Although Canadian nurses' have been
involved with MAiD since 2016, education in undergraduate programs wasn’t implemented until
2020. This study explored the impact of an education program about MAiD on the knowledge
and beliefs of students in the French undergraduate nursing program. A longitudinal quasiexperimental design was used, which was informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework.
Findings showed that some sociodemographic factors were significantly associated with
knowledge levels. The educational intervention resulted in an increase in knowledge and
retention, and impacted beliefs. These results can inform nursing practice, future research, as
well as policy development.2023-04-13T00:00:00ZFall risk factors in long-term care facilities in OntarioAkomah, Abimbolahttps://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/39412024-03-27T07:36:52Z2021-09-02T00:00:00ZTitle: Fall risk factors in long-term care facilities in Ontario
Authors: Akomah, Abimbola
Abstract: This research was the first large study in Ontario seeking to assess the fall risk factors of longterm care (LTC) residents. Ontario-wide LTC data were provided by the Canadian Institute of
Health Information for the period April 2019 through March 2020. Guided by a positivist
philosophical orientation, this thesis consolidated existing fall risk factor research using a
literature review; developed a concept analysis on the relationship between homeostasis and falls
in older adults; and conducted a cross-sectional, retrospective research study on falls in Ontario’s
LTC facilities. The main research question was: What are the factors associated with falls among
residents living in Ontario’s LTC facilities? Results showed a significant relationship between
variables such as age, sex, diuretic use, visual impairment, dependency in activities of daily
living, and cognitive and physical impairments with falls within the previous 30 days. Research
results will contribute to the development of more effective falls prevention strategies.2021-09-02T00:00:00ZExperiences of families and survivors following a sudden cardiac arrest: a metasummaryJanssen, Jessicahttps://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/38462024-03-28T07:05:43Z2021-03-29T00:00:00ZTitle: Experiences of families and survivors following a sudden cardiac arrest: a metasummary
Authors: Janssen, Jessica
Abstract: An uptake of emerging evidence contributes to increasing survival rates following a sudden
cardiac arrest. Life after survival often involves a myriad of altered physical, mental, cognitive,
and social functions for both survivors and their families. The study purpose was to aggregate
published qualitative evidence to yield an understanding of survivors' and family members' life
experiences following cardiac arrest. Using metasummary, 17 international published studies
were selected. The extraction, editing, and abstraction of findings from 230 adult participants
resulted in eight topical categories including: acknowledging life has changed, confronting
mortality, regaining former life, interacting within the family, interacting within the broader
social context, involving healthcare providers, evolving health status, and enacting a new life.
The two themes were seeking wholeness and being connected. Healthcare providers are urged to
prioritize the development and implementation of resourced individualized discharge plans to
promote continuity and comprehensiveness of care for survivors and families.2021-03-29T00:00:00ZL’expérience d’un échec à l’examen professionnel infirmier NCLEX-RN des diplômées du programme francophone de baccalauréat en sciences infirmièresMcGee, Shannonhttps://zone.biblio.laurentian.ca/handle/10219/37652022-01-20T03:48:52Z2021-09-02T00:00:00ZTitle: L’expérience d’un échec à l’examen professionnel infirmier NCLEX-RN des diplômées du programme francophone de baccalauréat en sciences infirmières
Authors: McGee, Shannon
Abstract: Afin de devenir infirmière en Ontario, les diplômées d’un programme de sciences
infirmières doivent réussir un examen d’admission à la profession pour obtenir leur permis
d’exercice. En 2015, l’examen canadien a changé de format et il est devenu similaire à celui des
États-Unis, soit le « National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse » (NCLEXRN). Les premiers résultats canadiens à l’examen d’admission à la profession infirmière
NCLEX-RN ont démontré de nombreux échecs, qui touchaient davantage les francophones que
les anglophones. L’échec à un tel examen peut être dévastateur pour les candidates, tant sur le
plan professionnel que personnel. Les candidates qui ne réussissent pas l’examen NCLEX-RN
peuvent devenir déprimées et isolées et subir des difficultés financières. De plus, le parcours de
la vie ainsi que leur perspective d’emploi sont souvent remis en question. Puisque le phénomène
d’un échec à l’examen NCLEX-RN canadien auprès d’une population francophone reste encore
peu connu, à l’aide d’une approche phénoménologique, l’expérience de cet échec est expliquée
par des diplômées du baccalauréat en sciences infirmières francophones de l’Université
Laurentienne (UL) de Sudbury. Les participantes ont été recrutées à l’aide d’un échantillonnage
non-probabiliste, notamment l’échantillonnage de convenance. Les données ont été recueillies à
l’aide d’entrevues individuelles semi-dirigées. Les résultats de cette étude ont démontré que les
participantes francophones ont vécu des difficultés supplémentaires lors de la préparation et lors
de l’examen NCLEX-RN peu importe la langue choisie qui, entre autres, est reliée à un ou
plusieurs échecs de cet examen.2021-09-02T00:00:00Z