Students’ perceptions of school safety and experiences with bullying were examined in a
large Canadian cohort of 5,493 girls and 5,659 boys in Grades 4 to 12. Results indicate …

Background People experiencing homelessness are often marginalized and are known to
face barriers to accessing acceptable and respectful healthcare services. This study examines …

All individuals should receive care consistent with their expressed preferences during serious
and chronic illnesses. Respecting Choices (RC) is a well-known model of advance care …

Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with increased morbidity
and mortality, lower levels of distress tolerance, and greater emotional dysregulation, as …

The aim of the present prospective observational study was to assess uptake and success of
hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment among a group of former and current injection drug users …

Background: The availability of smartphone applications has increased rapidly including
applications related to palliative care. The scope of these available apps has not been …

The authors’ goals are to examine the evolution of the concept of successful aging and its
relevance to nursing science and practice. First, the history of positivist construction of aging in …

Nearly one-third of stroke survivors experience depression. Poststroke depression is associated
with longer hospital stays, poor physical and cognitive recovery, poor quality of life, high …

Caring for the dying patient can be distressing for nursing students. End-of-life (EoL) care is
an essential skill for the professional nurse, and the nursing student must prepare to provide …

Background: Thirty-five thousand Canadians are homeless on any given night, and mortality
rates are much higher than for the general population. Studies have identified barriers to …