Publications by authors named "S A Brigham"

Background: Advance Care Planning (ACP) is critical to achieve goal-aligned care for patients. However, optimal implementation requires complex coordination and alignment across a healthcare system.

Measures: A survey of rapid response providers assessed usefulness of the ACP quality improvement bundle and perceptions of use and adherence.

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Purpose: Canadian new immigrant families (also known as newcomers) encounter challenges navigating systems when trying to access programmes critical for their children's healthy development. The purpose of this study is to understand how newcomer families find and use early childhood programmes and services from the perspective of families and early childhood educators (ECEs) working within a settlement organization.

Methods: Using photovoice methodology, newcomer family members ( = 8) with young children and ECEs ( = 6) participated in a series of virtual workshops to share photos and reflect on their experiences.

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Over six million people die prematurely each year from exposure to air pollution. Current air quality metrics insufficiently monitor exposure to air pollutants. This gap hinders the ability of decisionmakers to address the public health impacts of air pollution.

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There is a general expectation that high schools prepare students both academically and with life skills. We examine the perceptions of university students about how well-prepared for university they believed they were. The findings highlight inequities based on race, gender, and type and location of high schools, underscoring a need for further analysis using a critical theoretical framework.

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