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Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Apr 29, 2022
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Dec 14, 2021
Objectives This study aimed to identify factors contributing to pharmacists’ engagement in vaccin... more Objectives This study aimed to identify factors contributing to pharmacists’ engagement in vaccination services during the first influenza vaccination campaign in 2019–2020 for the Canadian province of Quebec, led by community pharmacists. Methods A mixed-methods study was conducted using a sequential exploratory design. Semi-structured interviews were administered to pharmacists and key informants (n = 23) and data were analysed according to the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research in community pharmacy. The findings were then used to construct a survey of community pharmacists’ engagement in vaccination, which was tested in a Quebec urban community. The study participation rate was 34.6% (n = 29). Key findings Pharmacists expressed positive attitudes towards the implementation of vaccination services, following legislative reform. Factors such as previous involvement in vaccination campaigns and the number of pharmacists on duty were positively associated with engagement in influenza vaccination, whereas staff shortages and logistical problems were a barrier to engagement. Qualitative findings provided in-depth understanding of the value of interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and nurses. Conclusions Vaccination in pharmacies is currently more reflective of individual choice than an indication of collective change in the profession. Logistical factors are key to enhancing the uptake of vaccination in community pharmacies throughout Quebec. External support from professional associations and interprofessional collaboration should be enhanced to promote the implementation of vaccination services in pharmacies.
Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal / Revue canadienne de soins infirmiers en oncologie, 2018
Sous l’impulsion interdisciplinaire de l’oncologie psychosociale, la comprehension du mieux-etre ... more Sous l’impulsion interdisciplinaire de l’oncologie psychosociale, la comprehension du mieux-etre psychologique des patients atteints de cancer a grandement progresse au cours des quatre dernieres decennies. Plus de 600 interventions fondees sur des donnees probantes sont aujourd’hui documentees (Moyer et al., 2009) et l’interet suscite par les soins axes sur les patients se maintient (Kitson et al., 2013), ce qui illustre combien le fait de penser aux besoins emotionnels et au mieux-etre psychosocial d’un patient est maintenant largement reconnu et integre aux soins dans la lutte contre le cancer. Malgre tout, il y a toujours au Canada des besoins emotionnels insatisfaits et il reste beaucoup a faire pour offrir un soutien emotionnel adequat au moment du diagnostic et durant le traitement (Carlson et al., 2004; Coronado et al., 2017). Cet article decrit comment un centre de cancerologie canadien a su nourrir la compassion, favoriser le contact et creer un esprit de communaute, indiv...
Qualitative Research in Psychology, 2018
in Montréal. Her research interests focus on the use of qualitative, arts-based and contemplative... more in Montréal. Her research interests focus on the use of qualitative, arts-based and contemplative methods in researching adversity and the impact of trauma on individuals and communities. She also investigates both individual and social creativity and posttraumatic growth.
Life-threatening illness can be sufficiently traumatic to shatter one‘s beliefs about self, other... more Life-threatening illness can be sufficiently traumatic to shatter one‘s beliefs about self, others, and the world. This disruption can trigger an instinctive search for meaning. Research highlights that how individuals respond post-adversity can make the difference between experiencing posttraumatic stress or posttraumatic growth (PTG) and existential growth (EG). This paper presents the findings of a pilot study situated in a tertiary care cancer centre and details the impact of creative arts therapy on the experiences of individuals living through breast cancer. Ten women were interviewed about their experiences making art, many for the first time. Emergent themes included: the significant benefits of art-making on their sense of self-efficacy; the emotionally enhancing nature of art-making; the power of their artwork to trigger insights (including subthemes of EG, PTG) or in communicating their experiences to loved ones; and how art-making changed their worldview and life philoso...
Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, Jul 1, 2018
The lectureship was established in memory of Helene Hudson from Manitoba who provided inspiring l... more The lectureship was established in memory of Helene Hudson from Manitoba who provided inspiring leadership for oncology nursing and patient care. Compassion, connection, community: Preserving traditional core values to meet future challenges in oncology nursing practice by Virginia Lee, Rosemary Reilly, Kate Laux, and Andreanne Robitaille iNtrODuctiON W ith thanks to CANO/ACIO and Amgen, a memorial lectureship in honour of Helene Hudson was established to continue to promote the spirit and vision of oncology nursing practice. This special plenary lecture provided a welcome opportunity to pause and reflect on oncology nursing practice and the changing world in which we live. Over the past four decades, owing largely to the interdisciplinary field of psychosocial oncology, there has been significant progress in how we understand and care for the psychological well-being of patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. The more than 600 evidence-based interventions documented to date (Moyer et al., 2009), and the current focus on patient-centred care (Kitson et al., 2013), suggests that attending to a patient's emotional needs and psychosocial well-being is a widely recognized and indisputable part of cancer care. Yet, unmet emotional needs persist across Canada and there remains much room for improvement in terms of providing adequate emotional support at diagnosis and throughout treatment (Carlson et al., 2004; Coronado, et al., 2017).
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2018
18Background: The merit of supporting and educating breast cancer survivors (BCS) about survivors... more 18Background: The merit of supporting and educating breast cancer survivors (BCS) about survivorship issues such as cognitive dysfunction, body image concerns and fear of recurrence following treatment completion is well recognized. Though the majority of BCS appear to adjust fairly well in the long term, the transition from active treatments to survivorship is often described as distressing. While individualized interventions are typically not sustainable, group interventions provide an opportunity to inform BCS about potential late and long-term effects from cancer treatments in a supportive environment. BCS were offered an end of treatment educational group intervention (EOT). The EOT consists of a survivorship education session delivered by an MD and RN, a kit containing patient resources, as well as a survivorship care plan (SCP). BCS caregivers are welcomed to attend the EOT. This study aimed to assess BCS’ satisfaction, confidence level in managing their health, and intent to...
Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Apr 29, 2022
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Dec 14, 2021
Objectives This study aimed to identify factors contributing to pharmacists’ engagement in vaccin... more Objectives This study aimed to identify factors contributing to pharmacists’ engagement in vaccination services during the first influenza vaccination campaign in 2019–2020 for the Canadian province of Quebec, led by community pharmacists. Methods A mixed-methods study was conducted using a sequential exploratory design. Semi-structured interviews were administered to pharmacists and key informants (n = 23) and data were analysed according to the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research in community pharmacy. The findings were then used to construct a survey of community pharmacists’ engagement in vaccination, which was tested in a Quebec urban community. The study participation rate was 34.6% (n = 29). Key findings Pharmacists expressed positive attitudes towards the implementation of vaccination services, following legislative reform. Factors such as previous involvement in vaccination campaigns and the number of pharmacists on duty were positively associated with engagement in influenza vaccination, whereas staff shortages and logistical problems were a barrier to engagement. Qualitative findings provided in-depth understanding of the value of interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and nurses. Conclusions Vaccination in pharmacies is currently more reflective of individual choice than an indication of collective change in the profession. Logistical factors are key to enhancing the uptake of vaccination in community pharmacies throughout Quebec. External support from professional associations and interprofessional collaboration should be enhanced to promote the implementation of vaccination services in pharmacies.
Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal / Revue canadienne de soins infirmiers en oncologie, 2018
Sous l’impulsion interdisciplinaire de l’oncologie psychosociale, la comprehension du mieux-etre ... more Sous l’impulsion interdisciplinaire de l’oncologie psychosociale, la comprehension du mieux-etre psychologique des patients atteints de cancer a grandement progresse au cours des quatre dernieres decennies. Plus de 600 interventions fondees sur des donnees probantes sont aujourd’hui documentees (Moyer et al., 2009) et l’interet suscite par les soins axes sur les patients se maintient (Kitson et al., 2013), ce qui illustre combien le fait de penser aux besoins emotionnels et au mieux-etre psychosocial d’un patient est maintenant largement reconnu et integre aux soins dans la lutte contre le cancer. Malgre tout, il y a toujours au Canada des besoins emotionnels insatisfaits et il reste beaucoup a faire pour offrir un soutien emotionnel adequat au moment du diagnostic et durant le traitement (Carlson et al., 2004; Coronado et al., 2017). Cet article decrit comment un centre de cancerologie canadien a su nourrir la compassion, favoriser le contact et creer un esprit de communaute, indiv...
Qualitative Research in Psychology, 2018
in Montréal. Her research interests focus on the use of qualitative, arts-based and contemplative... more in Montréal. Her research interests focus on the use of qualitative, arts-based and contemplative methods in researching adversity and the impact of trauma on individuals and communities. She also investigates both individual and social creativity and posttraumatic growth.
Life-threatening illness can be sufficiently traumatic to shatter one‘s beliefs about self, other... more Life-threatening illness can be sufficiently traumatic to shatter one‘s beliefs about self, others, and the world. This disruption can trigger an instinctive search for meaning. Research highlights that how individuals respond post-adversity can make the difference between experiencing posttraumatic stress or posttraumatic growth (PTG) and existential growth (EG). This paper presents the findings of a pilot study situated in a tertiary care cancer centre and details the impact of creative arts therapy on the experiences of individuals living through breast cancer. Ten women were interviewed about their experiences making art, many for the first time. Emergent themes included: the significant benefits of art-making on their sense of self-efficacy; the emotionally enhancing nature of art-making; the power of their artwork to trigger insights (including subthemes of EG, PTG) or in communicating their experiences to loved ones; and how art-making changed their worldview and life philoso...
Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal, Jul 1, 2018
The lectureship was established in memory of Helene Hudson from Manitoba who provided inspiring l... more The lectureship was established in memory of Helene Hudson from Manitoba who provided inspiring leadership for oncology nursing and patient care. Compassion, connection, community: Preserving traditional core values to meet future challenges in oncology nursing practice by Virginia Lee, Rosemary Reilly, Kate Laux, and Andreanne Robitaille iNtrODuctiON W ith thanks to CANO/ACIO and Amgen, a memorial lectureship in honour of Helene Hudson was established to continue to promote the spirit and vision of oncology nursing practice. This special plenary lecture provided a welcome opportunity to pause and reflect on oncology nursing practice and the changing world in which we live. Over the past four decades, owing largely to the interdisciplinary field of psychosocial oncology, there has been significant progress in how we understand and care for the psychological well-being of patients who have been diagnosed with cancer. The more than 600 evidence-based interventions documented to date (Moyer et al., 2009), and the current focus on patient-centred care (Kitson et al., 2013), suggests that attending to a patient's emotional needs and psychosocial well-being is a widely recognized and indisputable part of cancer care. Yet, unmet emotional needs persist across Canada and there remains much room for improvement in terms of providing adequate emotional support at diagnosis and throughout treatment (Carlson et al., 2004; Coronado, et al., 2017).
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2018
18Background: The merit of supporting and educating breast cancer survivors (BCS) about survivors... more 18Background: The merit of supporting and educating breast cancer survivors (BCS) about survivorship issues such as cognitive dysfunction, body image concerns and fear of recurrence following treatment completion is well recognized. Though the majority of BCS appear to adjust fairly well in the long term, the transition from active treatments to survivorship is often described as distressing. While individualized interventions are typically not sustainable, group interventions provide an opportunity to inform BCS about potential late and long-term effects from cancer treatments in a supportive environment. BCS were offered an end of treatment educational group intervention (EOT). The EOT consists of a survivorship education session delivered by an MD and RN, a kit containing patient resources, as well as a survivorship care plan (SCP). BCS caregivers are welcomed to attend the EOT. This study aimed to assess BCS’ satisfaction, confidence level in managing their health, and intent to...