Publications by authors named "Sandra M Reilly"
Background: Public health nurses (PHNs) care for and support late preterm infants (LPIs) and their families when they go home from the hospital. PHNs require evidence-informed guidelines to ensure appropriate and consistent care. The objective of this research study is to capture the lived experience of PHNs caring for LPIs in the community as a first step to improving the quality of care for LPIs and support for their parents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The promotion and maintenance of breastfeeding with late preterm infants (LPIs) remain under examined topics of study. This dearth of research knowledge, especially for this population at-risk for various health complications, requires scientific investigation. In this study, we explore the experiences of mothers and the perceptions of public health nurses (PHNs) about breastfeeding late preterm infants in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudent engagement represents a critical component of a comprehensive school health (CSH) approach to health promotion. Nevertheless, questions remain about its implementation. This scoping review updates the field of student engagement in health promotion.
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- Children's lifestyles significantly affect their health, prompting a study on how mothers navigate daily challenges to ensure proper nutrition and physical activity for their preschoolers.
- Mothers serve as key informants on effective strategies for promoting healthy habits in their children, showcasing their unique insights.
- This research highlights an ecological perspective on health, emphasizing that maintaining health is both a personal and shared responsibility.
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- The article focuses on a mixed methods study aimed at understanding the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) in rural Nova Scotia by gathering insights from health board chairpersons and various healthcare providers.
- Qualitative data were gathered through telephone interviews, while quantitative data were obtained via surveys from NPs, family physicians, public health nurses, and family practice nurses about perceptions of health needs and current service gaps.
- The study highlights the perspectives on the potential involvement of NPs in rural healthcare and emphasizes the importance of addressing barriers to effectively integrate NPs into these communities.
Occupational health professionals need to know more about the health, worklife, and family life of international business travelers (IBTs). This descriptive correlational study, in two parts, examines the physiological and psychosocial experiences associated with business travel for a sample of 140 employees from western Canada's oil and gas industry. Results for Part One show that 76% of IBTs report travel related health problems, 74% have jet lag, 45% have travelers' diarrhea and gastrointestinal complaints, 12% to 16% have climate adaptation problems, and 2% report accidents and minor injuries.
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