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2. Toll of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Primary Caregiver in Yazidi Refugee Families in Canada: A Feminist Refugee Epistemological Analysis.
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BANERJEE, PALLAVI, CHACKO, SOULIT, and KORSHA, SOUZAN
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REFUGEE families ,WOMEN refugees ,REFUGEES ,COVID-19 pandemic ,REFUGEE resettlement ,SOCIAL isolation ,SOCIAL justice ,YAZIDI genocide, 2014-2017 - Abstract
Existing discourse on refugee resettlement in the West is rife with imperialist and neoliberal allusions. Materially, this discourse assumes refugees as passive recipients of resettlement programs in the host country, thereby denying them their subjectivities. Given the amplification of all social and economic inequities during the pandemic, our paper explores how Canada's response to the pandemic visa-vis refugees impacted the everyday of Yazidis in Calgary - a recently arrived refugee group who survived the most horrific genocidal atrocities of our times. Based on interviews with Yazidi families in Calgary and with resettlement staff we unpack Canada's paternalistic response towards refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic. We show how resettlement provisions and social isolation along with pre-migration histories have furthered the conditions of social, economic, and affective inequities for Yazidis. We also show how Yazidi women who were most impacted by the genocide and the subsequent pandemic find ways of asserting their personhood and engage in healing through a land-based resettlement initiative. Adopting a feminist refugee epistemology and a southern moral imaginary as our discursive lenses, we highlight the need to dismantle the existing paternalistic structures and re(orient) resettlement practices and praxis to a social justice framework centering the voices of refugee women and families in their resettlement process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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3. High Touch Research: Building Community for Those Living with HIV.
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Miller, Patricia M., Oliver, Brent, Lapointe, Kenneth, Samson, Kim, Berezowski, Kate, Nelson, Kirsten, and anonymous, Kevin
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SCIENTIFIC community ,QUALITY of life ,HIV-positive persons ,HIV ,COMMUNITY-based participatory research ,COMMUNITIES ,ORPHANS - Abstract
Participatory action research can be a research methodology that seeks to offer relational processes that develop high touch research relationships, create coempowerment, while fostering resiliency and strength, within the HIV community. The Calgary HIV Social Society (CHSS) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada co-developed with peer-researchers at Mount Royal University, a progressive form of action-oriented research that allowed the HIV community to develop and provide social gatherings to reduce the impact of stigma and isolation. The research project was developed with the community of people living with HIV to reduce the impact of isolation and stigma. The focus of the research was to better understand how social gatherings could improve the quality of life for those living with HIV. The action-oriented methodology allowed for HIV peer-researchers to bring their expertise on what was needed to reduce stigma and isolation. The HIV social support community created participatory action research processes that successfully contributed to building an inclusive, community for people living with HIV. This paper will share the themes that acknowledge the significant impact that a HIV high touch relationship research community can have for those, who face the barriers of isolation and stigma by increasing community connection, reducing financial constraints that limit participation, while increasing mental health wellness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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4. Curriculum Encounters Through Walking the City.
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MacDonald, Jennifer
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PUBLIC spaces ,URBAN life ,CITIES & towns ,CURRICULUM planning - Abstract
In this paper, the author explores how the practice of walking the city may open curricular spaces to nurture a deep engagement and feelings of enchantment with the world. By disrupting the taken-for-granted sensibilities of our everyday urban lives and being open to the unexpected voices, bodies and more-than-human beings who co-exist in urban spaces, the author contends that when we slow down and become attuned to our surroundings, possibilities of transformation can emerge. In this interdisciplinary unfolding, the author first shares how walking allows us to experience time and space to accentuate our relations, engagements, and being in the world. Through narrative and photography, the author then reflects on encounters from recent walks through the city of Calgary, addressing notions of self-reflexivity, play and experience. Through these walking encounters, this paper reflects on considerations for embodying a curriculum to promote a modern ecological ethic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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5. CONSUMPTION BENEFITS OF NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE GAME TRIPS ESTIMATED FROM REVEALED AND STATED PREFERENCE DEMAND DATA.
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WHITEHEAD, JOHN C., JOHNSON, BRUCE K., MASON, DANIEL S., and WALKER, GORDON J.
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CONSUMPTION (Economics) ,PROFESSIONAL sports ,HOCKEY ,ECONOMICS ,CANADIAN economy ,ECONOMIC history - Abstract
This paper examines the demand for hockey game trips among metropolitan and nonmetropolitan residents of Alberta, Canada. Using data on both revealed and stated preference game-trip behavior from a telephone survey conducted throughout Alberta, we estimate the effect of ticket prices, team quality, arena amenities, and capacity on the latent demand for National Hockey League hockey games. We find that lower ticket prices, higher team quality, and additional capacity encourage attendance. In the status quo scenario, consumer surplus per game is $50 for those who had attended hockey games and about 50% less for those who had not attended games. Exploiting the stated preference data, we develop a number of other consumer surplus estimates. We also include travel costs in the estimation of the demand function and estimate the full value of the game trip considering both ticket prices and travel costs. Sold-out arenas in Calgary and Edmonton generate annual consumption benefits of $40 and $35 million when only ticket prices are used to calculate consumer surplus (i.e., excluding travel costs). Considering the full-price consumer surplus for the Calgary Flames of $103 per game trip, the annual consumption benefits may be as high as $82 million. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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6. Landscape evolution and human occupation during the Archaic period on the northern Plains.
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Oetelaar, Gerald A.
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations ,RADIOCARBON dating ,HISTORIC sites ,SEDIMENTS - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences is the property of Canadian Science Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2004
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7. Student Advocacy in Canadian Counselling Psychology Programs: 2018 CCPC Working Group Outcomes.
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Landine, Jeff, Van Vliet, K. Jessica, Hobbs, Chelsea, and Chan Kent, Alysha
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COUNSELING ,PSYCHOLOGY ,EDUCATIONAL counseling ,NEED (Psychology) ,GRADUATE education ,GROUP process - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Counselling & Psychotherapy / Revue Canadienne de Counseling et de Psychothérapie is the property of Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2020
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8. Interspousal violence.
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Brinkerhoff, Merlin B. and Lupri, Eugen
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MARITAL conflict ,SPOUSES' legal relationship ,MARITAL violence ,INTERVIEWING - Abstract
This initial paper, from a planned series, presents an introductory survey of interspousal violence from 562 Calgary couples. Assumptions from conflict and exchange theories guide the analyses which focus on selected structural and interactional factors. Questionnaires and interviews from both partners provide the responses for both single-item indicators and scales, built through factor analysis, which are analyzed using simple percentages and Pearson's zero order coefficients. Three types of violence, husband-to-wife, wife-to-husband, and mutual, are investigated and found to be pervasive. All occur in every SES, educational, and income level. Although age, marital status, length of marriage, and number of children are associated with interspousal violence, the strongest relationships are classified as interactional. These include aggression, marital conflict, and work strain. Although violence is negatively correlated with marital satisfaction, significantly large proportions of highly satisfied couples report conjugal violence. Such evidence lends support to the dialectic notion that love and affection exist simultaneously with conflict and violence.
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- 1988
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9. Society News.
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SPORTS medicine ,MEDICAL care ,SPORTS medicine conferences ,MEDICAL research ,MEDICAL research personnel ,AWARDS ,PHYSICIAN awards - Abstract
The article offers several information of general interests. The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine conducted its 2007 Annual Meeting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada wherein there was a constructive dialogue regarding common misconceptions on the procurement and processing of allografts commonly used in sports medicine. Meanwhile, several personalities in sports medicine were recipient of several awards given the sports medicine organization to individuals who had made valuable contribution to the field. Moreover, several research papers on sports medicine have been recognized by the sport medicine organization due the valuable information the papers shared.
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- 2007
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10. Academe on trial.
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Kaihla, Paul and Howse, John
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- ALBERTA, CALGARY (Alta.), CANADA, FRY, Prem, FRASER, Murray, UNIVERSITY of Calgary
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Outlines a controversial chain of events surrounding the early retirement of Prem Fry, an award-winning Calgary professor. Her impressive list of appointments and achievements in the highly competitive world of academia; Her sudden departure from her job at the University of Calgary; Series of disturbing questions that hang over her academic record and University of Calgary president Murray Fraser's handling of her departure.
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- 1994
11. Solar Energy Modelling over a Residential Community in the City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Hassan, Quazi K., Rahman, K. Mahmud, Haque, Anis S., and Ali, Ahad
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SOLAR energy ,GREENHOUSE gases ,RENEWABLE energy sources ,SANDSTONE ,PHOTOVOLTAIC cells ,REMOTE sensing - Abstract
Solar energy is an abundant source of renewable/sustainable energy, which has an enormous potential in reducing the foot print of the greenhouse gases. In this paper, we presented a modelling framework of estimating solar energy over a portion of a residential community of Sandstone in the northwest of Calgary, Canada. We calculated the actual daily incident solar radiation as a function of latitude, day of year, and possible day light hours; and also employed high-resolution remote sensing images to calculate the effective roof area for installing photovoltaic cells. Strong relationships (r²: 0.91-0.98) were observed between the ground-based measurements and the modelled actual incident solar radiation at three test locations in Alberta. Over the portion of Sandstone, ~1706.49m² roof surface area was suitable for potential installation of the photovoltaic cells. With 15% efficient photovoltaic cells, our analysis revealed that we might be able to produce significant amount (i.e., in the range of ~67-100%) of electrical energy needs of the residents of Sandstone community during the period between April and September. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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12. A Century of Library Support for Teacher Education in Calgary.
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Brydges, Barbara
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TEACHER training ,EDUCATION libraries ,TEACHERS college libraries ,OCCUPATIONAL training ,EDUCATION - Abstract
This paper traces the century-long history of a library that has served teacher preparation programs in Calgary, Alberta, since 1909. It looks at how this library's role and collections adapted to shifting notions of what constituted good teacher education and changing economic circumstances. In recounting this history, the paper examines the historical circumstances that created a separate education library at the University of Calgary and how issues of group and professional identity contributed to its continuing existence. The various themes which emerge may be common to many North American education libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
13. News of the Association / Chronique de l’Association.
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ECONOMICS conferences ,ECONOMICS ,CONFERENCES & conventions - Abstract
Presents the minutes of the 36th annual general meeting of the Canadian Economics Association held on June 2, 2002 in the University of Calgary in Alberta. Report of the secretary-treasurer; 2002 election results; Nominations for 2003.
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- 2002
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14. A review of trauma systems using the Calgary model.
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Kortbeek, John Barry and Kortbeek, J B
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TRAUMATOLOGY ,TRAUMA centers - Abstract
Surgeons caring for severely injured patients have witnessed tremendous change over the past 2 decades with the rapid evolution of trauma systems. This paper describes the evolution of trauma systems in Canada, using the one in Calgary as a model. Canadian system guidelines were produced by the Trauma Association of Canada in 1993. Participation in Canadian accreditation is accelerating as increasingly more centres across the country undergo external review each year. Reporting of trauma outcomes, including standardized mortality and a variety of performance measures, is becoming the norm. Injury is being treated as a disease with comprehensive control strategies aimed at reducing death and disability rates through prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2000
15. Development and evaluation of the IPLAY program: A protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study targeting newcomer youth.
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Kwan, Matthew Y. W., Kandasamy, Sujane, Graham, Jeffrey D., Konopaki, Jennifer, and Brown, Denver M. Y.
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FEASIBILITY studies ,CITIES & towns ,CHILDREN of immigrants ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,AFFECT (Psychology) ,LITERACY - Abstract
Background: Physical Literacy (PL) is a synthesis construct that ties together movement competencies with affective, motivational, and knowledge-based elements. It is considered foundational to the development of physical activity-related outcomes. Many diverse organizations and programs have embraced the concept and are implementing programs targeting each of those core elements. However, research has lagged behind its interest and adoption. Among the more prominent gaps is the design and evaluation of programs that aim to increase PL within special populations such as new immigrants or refugee youth. Methods: The Immigrant-focused Physical Literacy for Youth (IPLAY) program is a co-developed evidence-informed 8-week PL program designed for new immigrant and refugee youths who have recently settled in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This study aims to use a convergent parallel mixed-methods approach to collect, analyse, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data in the evaluation and iteration of the IPLAY program. Discussion: PL programs can be used as a tool to build confidence and physical competencies among newcomer youth. Furthermore, academic-community collaborations in the design and delivery of PL programs can help improve the access and interest for PL programs among newcomer youth. These partnerships are critical and timely considering the recent and upcoming waves of immigration to "arrival cities" across Canada. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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16. Plasma hPG80 (Circulating Progastrin) as a Novel Prognostic Biomarker for early-stage breast cancer in a breast cancer cohort.
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Prieur, Alexandre, Harper, Andrew, Khan, Momtafin, Vire, Bérengère, Joubert, Dominique, Payen, Léa, and Kopciuk, Karen
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CANCER relapse ,BREAST cancer ,PROPORTIONAL hazards models ,PROGNOSIS ,STERNUM ,SURVIVAL rate - Abstract
Background: Recurrence and metastases are still frequent outcomes after initial tumour control in women diagnosed with breast cancer. Although therapies are selected based on tumour characteristics measured at baseline, prognostic biomarkers can identify those at risk of poor outcomes. Circulating progastrin or hPG
80 was found to be associated with survival outcomes in renal and hepatocellular carcinomas and was a plausible prognostic biomarker for breast cancer. Methods: Women with incident breast cancers from Calgary, Alberta, Canada enrolled in the Breast to Bone (B2B) study between 2010 to 2016 and provided blood samples prior to any treatment initiation. Plasma from these baseline samples were analysed for circulating progastrin or hPG80 . Participant characteristics as well as tumour ones were evaluated for their association with hPG80 and survival outcomes (time to recurrence, recurrence – free survival, breast cancer specific survival and overall survival) in Cox proportional hazards regression models. Results: The 464 participants with measurable hPG80 in this study had an average age of 57.03 years (standard deviation of 11.17 years) and were predominantly diagnosed with Stage I (52.2%) and Stage II (40.1%) disease. A total of 50 recurrences and 50 deaths were recorded as of June 2022. In Cox PH regression models adjusted for chemotherapy, radiation therapy, cancer stage and age at diagnosis, log hPG80 (pmol/L) significantly increased the risks for recurrence (Hazard Ratio (HR) = 1.330, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) = (0.995 – 1.777, p = 0.054)), recurrence-free survival (HR = 1.399, 95% CI = (1.106 – 1.770), p = 0.005) and overall survival (HR = 1.385, 95% CI = (1.046 – 1.834), = 0.023) but not for breast cancer specific survival (HR = 1.015, 95% CI = (0.684 – 1.505), p = 0.942). Conclusions: hPG80 levels measured at diagnosis were significantly associated with the risk of recurrence or death from any cause in women with breast cancer. Since the recurrence rates of breast cancer are still relatively high amongst women diagnosed at an early stage, identifying women at high risk of recurrence at their time of diagnosis is important. hPG80 is a promising new prognostic biomarker that could improve the identification of women at higher risk of poor outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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17. Patient and ward related risk factors in a multi-ward nosocomial outbreak of COVID-19: Outbreak investigation and matched case–control study.
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Leal, Jenine, O'Grady, Heidi M., Armstrong, Logan, Dixit, Devika, Khawaja, Zoha, Snedeker, Kate, Ellison, Jennifer, Erebor, Joyce, Jamieson, Peter, Weiss, Amanda, Salcedo, Daniel, Roberts, Kimberley, Wiens, Karen, Croxen, Matthew A., Berenger, Byron M., Pabbaraju, Kanti, Lin, Yi-Chan, Evans, David, and Conly, John M.
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COVID-19 pandemic ,COVID-19 ,HOSPITAL patients ,MEDICAL personnel ,WHOLE genome sequencing - Abstract
Background: Risk factors for nosocomial COVID-19 outbreaks continue to evolve. The aim of this study was to investigate a multi-ward nosocomial outbreak of COVID-19 between 1st September and 15th November 2020, occurring in a setting without vaccination for any healthcare workers or patients. Methods: Outbreak report and retrospective, matched case–control study using incidence density sampling in three cardiac wards in an 1100-bed tertiary teaching hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Patients were confirmed/probable COVID-19 cases and contemporaneous control patients without COVID-19. COVID-19 outbreak definitions were based on Public Health guidelines. Clinical and environmental specimens were tested by RT-PCR and as applicable quantitative viral cultures and whole genome sequencing were conducted. Controls were inpatients on the cardiac wards during the study period confirmed to be without COVID-19, matched to outbreak cases by time of symptom onset dates, age within ± 15 years and were admitted in hospital for at least 2 days. Demographics, Braden Score, baseline medications, laboratory measures, co-morbidities, and hospitalization characteristics were collected on cases and controls. Univariate and multivariate conditional logistical regression was used to identify independent risk factors for nosocomial COVID-19. Results: The outbreak involved 42 healthcare workers and 39 patients. The strongest independent risk factor for nosocomial COVID-19 (IRR 3.21, 95% CI 1.47–7.02) was exposure in a multi-bedded room. Of 45 strains successfully sequenced, 44 (97.8%) were B.1.128 and differed from the most common circulating community lineages. SARS-CoV-2 positive cultures were detected in 56.7% (34/60) of clinical and environmental specimens. The multidisciplinary outbreak team observed eleven contributing events to transmission during the outbreak. Conclusions: Transmission routes of SARS-CoV-2 in hospital outbreaks are complex; however multi-bedded rooms play a significant role in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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18. Developing EMR-based algorithms to Identify hospital adverse events for health system performance evaluation and improvement: Study protocol.
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Wu, Guosong, Eastwood, Cathy, Zeng, Yong, Quan, Hude, Long, Quan, Zhang, Zilong, Ghali, William A., Bakal, Jeffrey, Boussat, Bastien, Flemons, Ward, Forster, Alan, Southern, Danielle A., Knudsen, Søren, Popowich, Brittany, and Xu, Yuan
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ELECTRONIC health records ,NATURAL language processing ,ALGORITHMS ,RESEARCH protocols - Abstract
Background: Measurement of care quality and safety mainly relies on abstracted administrative data. However, it is well studied that administrative data-based adverse event (AE) detection methods are suboptimal due to lack of clinical information. Electronic medical records (EMR) have been widely implemented and contain detailed and comprehensive information regarding all aspects of patient care, offering a valuable complement to administrative data. Harnessing the rich clinical data in EMRs offers a unique opportunity to improve detection, identify possible risk factors of AE and enhance surveillance. However, the methodological tools for detection of AEs within EMR need to be developed and validated. The objectives of this study are to develop EMR-based AE algorithms from hospital EMR data and assess AE algorithm's validity in Canadian EMR data. Methods: Patient EMR structured and text data from acute care hospitals in Calgary, Alberta, Canada will be linked with discharge abstract data (DAD) between 2010 and 2020 (n~1.5 million). AE algorithms development. First, a comprehensive list of AEs will be generated through a systematic literature review and expert recommendations. Second, these AEs will be mapped to EMR free texts using Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies. Finally, an expert panel will assess the clinical relevance of the developed NLP algorithms. AE algorithms validation: We will test the newly developed AE algorithms on 10,000 randomly selected EMRs between 2010 to 2020 from Calgary, Alberta. Trained reviewers will review the selected 10,000 EMR charts to identify AEs that had occurred during hospitalization. Performance indicators (e.g., sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, F
1 score, etc.) of the developed AE algorithms will be assessed using chart review data as the reference standard. Discussion: The results of this project can be widely implemented in EMR based healthcare system to accurately and timely detect in-hospital AEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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19. Experiences of wellbeing and resilience among refugee mothers and families in Calgary during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of participation in HIPPY, a home visiting program.
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Zivot, Chloe, Dewey, Cate, Brockington, Meghan, Nwebube, Chioma, Asfour, Ghaid, Vattikonda, Natasha, Bell, Debbie, Srinivasan, Sharada, and Little, Matthew
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REFUGEE families ,WELL-being ,COVID-19 pandemic ,PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience ,SOCIAL isolation - Abstract
In order to provide meaningful and effective support to refugees in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as during post-pandemic recovery efforts, it is critical to explore the experiences of refugee mothers and families during the pandemic, and to identify sources of resilience that can be leveraged to promote individual and household wellbeing. From November 2020 to June 2021, we conducted in-depth interviews with mothers from refugee backgrounds (n = 28) who resettled in Calgary, Alberta and are currently participating in the Multicultural Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program. Interviews were conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams; we sought to better understand the pathways and barriers to wellbeing experienced by refugee mothers during the pandemic. The results indicate that the refugee mothers and families in our study experienced widespread disruptions to education and employment and increased motherhood burden, contributing to diminished wellbeing. Mental health was further impacted by heightened levels of worry, stress and social isolation, as well as intense fear pertaining to the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Some mothers reported experiencing barriers to accessing healthcare services and reliable health information during the pandemic. In the face of these challenges, the mothers demonstrated great resilience and identified tangible individual, household and extra-household factors and resources that supported them in coping with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, our findings suggest that participation in HIPPY played a significant role in fostering the resilience of the participating mothers and families during the pandemic, speaking to the potential of home visiting intervention models in mitigating household hardship during current and future public health crises. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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20. Animal Protection, Law Enforcement, and Occupational Health: Qualitative Action Research Highlights the Urgency of Relational Coordination in a Medico-Legal Borderland.
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Rault, Dawn, Adams, Cindy L., Springett, Jane, and Rock, Melanie J.
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ANIMAL welfare ,INDUSTRIAL hygiene ,LAW enforcement ,ACTION research ,BORDERLANDS - Abstract
Simple Summary: In this article, we report on action research in the Canadian province of Alberta, based on forging alliances with officers who enforce federal, provincial, and municipal legislation involving animals. Some of these officers worked in rural areas, and others worked in urban areas. Some mainly enforced Alberta's Animal Protection Act, while a few specialized in enforcing Canada's Criminal Code. For the most part, however, participating officers had a mandate to enforce animal-related local bylaws. Such ordinances or rulebooks exist because Alberta's Municipal Government Act allows local councils to enact legislation regarding domestic and wild animals, particularly as regards people's health, property, safety, and welfare. Many professionals refer to policies such as these, which are deeply rooted in the western legal tradition, such as "animal control." Our findings illuminate how animal-control policies and personnel can help to protect domesticated animals, not just people. Even so, our research highlights that animal-control policies as well as animal-protection policies routinely fail to protect officers who enforce legislation involving animals. Furthermore, whenever officers who enforce legislation involving animals work in unsafe conditions, this endangers human as well as non-human lives. Across Canada and internationally, laws exist to protect animals and to stop them from becoming public nuisances and threats. The work of officers who enforce local bylaws protects both domestic animals and humans. Despite the importance of this work, research in this area is emergent, but growing. We conducted research with officers mandated to enforce legislation involving animals, with a focus on local bylaw enforcement in the province of Alberta, Canada, which includes the city of Calgary. Some experts regard Calgary as a "model city" for inter-agency collaboration. Based on partnerships with front-line officers, managers, and professional associations in a qualitative multiple-case study, this action-research project evolved towards advocacy for occupational health and safety. Participating officers spoke about the societal benefits of their work with pride, and they presented multiple examples to illustrate how local bylaw enforcement contributes to public safety and community wellbeing. Alarmingly, however, these officers consistently reported resource inadequacies, communication and information gaps, and a culture of normalized disrespect. These findings connect to the concept of "medico-legal borderlands," which became central to this study. As this project unfolded, we seized upon opportunities to improve the officers' working conditions, including the potential of relational coordination to promote the best practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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21. The Modern Day Asylum: A Mad Studies Informed Approach to Understanding De- Institutionalization, Madness and Chronic Homelessness.
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Milaney, Katrina, Rankin, Joanna, and Zaretsky, Lisa
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HOMELESSNESS ,INSTITUTIONAL care ,DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION ,ATTEMPTED suicide ,MENTAL illness ,MENTAL health ,HOMELESS persons - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Disability Studies is the property of Canadian Disability Studies Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2022
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22. Respiratory and cardiovascular condition-related physician visits associated with wildfire smoke exposure in Calgary, Canada, in 2015: a population-based study.
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Mahsin, M D, Cabaj, Jason, and Saini, Vineet
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PHYSICIAN services utilization ,CONGESTIVE heart failure ,WILDFIRES ,PARTICULATE matter ,RESPIRATORY diseases ,SMOKE ,CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors ,AIR pollution ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH methodology ,CARDIOVASCULAR diseases ,EVALUATION research ,COMPARATIVE studies ,RESEARCH funding ,PHYSICIANS ,ENVIRONMENTAL exposure - Abstract
Background: We studied the impact of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure due to a remote wildfire event in the Pacific Northwest on daily outpatient respiratory and cardiovascular physician visits during wildfire (24-31 August, 2015) and post-wildfire period (1-30 September, 2015) relative to the pre-wildfire period (1-23 August, 2015) in the city of Calgary, Canada.Methods: A quasi-Poisson regression model was used for modelling daily counts of physician visits due to PM2.5 while adjusting for day of the week (weekday versus weekend or public holiday), wildfire exposure period (before, during, after), methane, relative humidity, and wind direction. A subgroup analysis of those with pre-existing diabetes or hypertension was performed.Results: An elevated risk of respiratory disease morbidity of 33% (relative risk: RR) [95% confidence interval (CI): 10%-59%] and 55% (95% CI: 42%-69%) was observed per 10µg/m3 increase in PM2.5 level during and after wildfire, respectively, relative to the pre-wildfire time period. Increased risk was observed for children aged 0-9 years during (RR = 1.57, 95% CI: 1.21-2.02) and after the wildfire (RR = 2.11, 95% CI: 1.86-2.40) especially for asthma, acute bronchitis and acute respiratory infection. The risk of physician visits among seniors increased by 11% (95% CI: 3%-21%), and 19% (95% CI: 7%-33%) post-wildfire for congestive heart failure and ischaemic heart disease, respectively. Individuals with pre-existing diabetes had an increased risk of both respiratory and cardiovascular morbidity in the post-wildfire period (RR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.09-1.67; RR = 1.22, 95% CI: 1.01-1.46, respectively).Conclusions: Wildfire-related PM2.5 exposure led to increased respiratory condition-related outpatient physician visits during and after wildfires, particularly for children. An increased risk of physician visits for congestive heart failure and ischaemic heart disease among seniors in the post-wildfire period was also observed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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23. Exploring diatom diversity through cultures - a case study from the Bow River, Canada.
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Skibbe, Oliver, Abarca, Nelida, Forrest, Francine, and Werner, Petra
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NAVICULA ,DIATOMS ,LIFE cycles (Biology) ,BIOLOGICAL classification ,WATER quality ,ENVIRONMENTAL sampling ,GENETIC barcoding - Abstract
Diatom cultures can help answer taxonomic, biogeographic and ecological questions on a local and global scale. Unialgal cultures are derived from a single cell and provide abundant material for morphological and molecular analyses. The link between the historic morphological species concept and molecular data is becoming increasingly important with the use of eDNA metabarcoding. Additionally, cultures provide insights into the life cycle of diatoms and thereby complement taxonomy and species ecology. In this study, we present an approach to extract benthic diatoms from an environmental sample to generate unialgal cultures. We explored diatom diversity in preserved assemblages and by culturing as many different taxa as possible from benthic freshwater samples taken on the same day from the Bow River in Calgary, Canada. With both methods we found a total of 221 different benthic diatom taxa, of which 182 were identified in the preserved diatom assemblages. Interestingly, an additional 39 taxa only appeared in the cultures. In total 129 strains were cultivated, representing 71 different taxa. This study includes pictures of living cells demonstrating the additional merits of unialgal cultures, as they provide information on plastid details, auxospores and endosymbionts. Both, the identification of the diatom assemblages and the generation and identification of strains provide the foundation for additional water quality assessment tools, taxonomic insights, and molecular references libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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24. Strategies for improving primary care for adolescents and young adults transitioning from pediatric services: perspectives of Canadian primary health care professionals.
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Schraeder, Kyleigh, Dimitropoulos, Gina, Allemang, Brooke, McBrien, Kerry, and Samuel, Susan
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MEDICAL personnel ,PRIMARY care ,YOUNG adults ,TEENAGERS ,PHYSICIANS ,TRANSITIONAL care ,RESEARCH ,CHRONIC diseases ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL cooperation ,EVALUATION research ,PRIMARY health care ,QUALITATIVE research ,COMPARATIVE studies - Abstract
Background: Family physicians and other members of the primary health care (PHC) team may be ideally positioned to provide transition care to adolescents and young adults (AYAs; aged 12-25 years) exiting pediatric specialty services. Potential solutions to well-known challenges associated with integrating PHC and specialty care need to be explored.Objective: To identify strategies to transition care by PHC professionals for AYAs with chronic conditions transitioning from pediatric to adult-oriented care.Methods: Participants were recruited from six Primary Care Networks in Calgary, Alberta. A total of 18 semi-structured individual interviews were completed, and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using a qualitative description approach, involving thematic analysis.Results: Participants offered a range of strategies for supporting AYAs with chronic conditions. Our analysis resulted in three overarching themes: (i) educating AYAs, families, and providers about the critical role of primary care; (ii) adapting existing primary care supports for AYAs and (iii) designing new tools or primary care practices for transition care.Conclusions: Ongoing and continuous primary care is important for AYAs involved with specialty pediatric services. Participants highlighted a need to educate AYAs, families and providers about the critical role of PHC. Solutions to improve collaboration between PHC and pediatric specialist providers would benefit from additional perspectives from providers, AYAs and families. These findings will inform the development of a primary care-based intervention to improve transitional care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2021
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25. Improving care for residents in long term care facilities experiencing an acute change in health status.
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Munene, Abraham, Lang, Eddy, Ewa, Vivian, Hair, Heather, Cummings, Greta, McLane, Patrick, Spackman, Eldon, Faris, Peter, Zuzic, Nancy, Quail, Patrick B., George, Marian, Heinemeyer, Anne, Grigat, Daniel, McMillen, Mark, Reid, Shawna, and Holroyd-Leduc, Jayna
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LONG-term care facilities ,LONG-term health care ,HEALTH facilities ,RESIDENTS (Medicine) ,NURSING care facility administration - Abstract
Background: Long term care (LTC) facilities provide health services and assist residents with daily care. At times residents may require transfer to emergency departments (ED), depending on the severity of their change in health status, their goals of care, and the ability of the facility to care for medically unstable residents. However, many transfers from LTC to ED are unnecessary, and expose residents to discontinuity in care and iatrogenic harms. This knowledge translation project aims to implement a standardized LTC-ED care and referral pathway for LTC facilities seeking transfer to ED, which optimizes the use of resources both within the LTC facility and surrounding community.Methods/design: We will use a quasi-experimental randomized stepped-wedge design in the implementation and evaluation of the pathway within the Calgary zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS), Canada. Specifically, the intervention will be implemented in 38 LTC facilities. The intervention will involve a standardized LTC-ED care and referral pathway, along with targeted INTERACT® tools. The implementation strategies will be adapted to the local context of each facility and to address potential implementation barriers identified through a staff completed barriers assessment tool. The evaluation will use a mixed-methods approach. The primary outcome will be any change in the rate of transfers to ED from LTC facilities adjusted by resident-days. Secondary outcomes will include a post-implementation qualitative assessment of the pathway. Comparative cost-analysis will be undertaken from the perspective of publicly funded health care.Discussion: This study will integrate current resources in the LTC-ED pathway in a manner that will better coordinate and optimize the care for LTC residents experiencing an acute change in health status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2020
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26. A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of family-partnered delirium prevention, detection, and management in critically ill adults: the ACTIVATE study.
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Fiest, Kirsten M., Krewulak, Karla D., Sept, Bonnie G., Spence, Krista L., Davidson, Judy E., Ely, E. Wesley, Soo, Andrea, and Stelfox, Henry T.
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DELIRIUM ,CRITICALLY ill ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,INTENSIVE care patients ,INSTITUTIONAL review boards ,PATIENT-family relations ,FAMILIES & psychology ,INTENSIVE care units ,CATASTROPHIC illness ,MENTAL depression ,HOSPITAL care ,RESEARCH funding ,ANXIETY ,DISCHARGE planning - Abstract
Background: Delirium is very common in critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and results in negative long-term outcomes. Family members are also at risk of long-term complications, including depression and anxiety. Family members are frequently at the bedside and want to be engaged; they know the patient best and may notice subtle changes prior to the care team. By engaging family members in delirium care, we may be able to improve both patient and family outcomes by identifying delirium sooner and capacitating family members in care.Methods: The primary aim of this study is to determine the effect of family-administered delirium prevention, detection, and management in critically ill patients on family member symptoms of depression and anxiety, compared to usual care. One-hundred and ninety-eight patient-family dyads will be recruited from four medical-surgical ICUs in Calgary, Canada. Dyads will be randomized 1:1 to the intervention or control group. The intervention consists of family-partnered delirium prevention, detection, and management, while the control group will receive usual care. Delirium, depression, and anxiety will be measured using validated tools, and participants will be followed for 1- and 3-months post-ICU discharge. All analyses will be intention-to-treat and adjusted for pre-identified covariates. Ethical approval has been granted by the University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board (REB19-1000) and the trial registered. The protocol adheres to the Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) checklist.Discussion: Critically ill patients are frequently unable to participate in their own care, and partnering with their family members is particularly important for improving experiences and outcomes of care for both patients and families.Trial Registration: Registered September 23, 2019 on Clinicaltrials.gov NCT04099472. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2020
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27. Infection control in ERCP using a duodenoscope with a disposable cap (ICECAP): rationale for and design of a randomized controlled trial.
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Forbes, Nauzer, Elmunzer, B. Joseph, Allain, Thibault, Chau, Millie, Koury, Hannah F., Bass, Sydney, Belletrutti, Paul J., Cole, Martin J., Gonzalez-Moreno, Emmanuel, Kayal, Ahmed, Kumar, Puja, Mohamed, Rachid, Turbide, Christian, Buret, Andre G., and Heitman, Steven J.
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INFECTION prevention ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,BACTERIAL contamination ,ICE caps ,INFECTIOUS disease transmission - Abstract
Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) is commonly performed in the management of pancreatic and biliary disease. Duodenoscopes are specialized endoscopes used to perform ERCP, and inherent to their design, a high rate of persistent bacterial contamination exists even after automated reprocessing and disinfection. Consequently, in recent years, ERCP has been associated with infection transmission, leading to several fatal patient outbreaks. Due to increasing fears over widespread future duodenoscope-related outbreaks, regulatory bodies have called for alterations in the design of duodenoscopes. A duodenoscope has recently been developed that employs a disposable cap. This novel design theoretically eliminates the mechanism behind persistent bacterial contamination and infection transmission. However, there are no data demonstrating persistent bacterial contamination rates, technical success rates, or clinical outcomes associated with these duodenoscopes.Methods: A parallel arm randomized controlled trial will be performed for which 520 patients will be recruited. The study population will consist of consecutive patients undergoing ERCP procedures for any indication at a high-volume tertiary care centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Patients will be randomized to an intervention group, that will undergo ERCP with a novel duodenoscope with disposable cap, or to a control group who will undergo ERCP with a traditional duodenoscope. Co-primary outcomes will include persistent bacterial contamination rates (post automated reprocessing) and ERCP technical success rates. Secondary outcomes include clinical success rates, overall and specific early and late adverse event rates, 30-day mortality and healthcare utilization rates, procedure and reprocessing times, and ease of device use.Discussion: The ICECAP trial will answer important questions regarding the use of a novel duodenoscope with disposable cap. Specifically, persistent bacterial contamination, technical performance, and relevant clinical outcomes will be assessed. Given the mortality and morbidity burden associated with ERCP-related infectious outbreaks, the results of this study have the capacity to be impactful at an international level.Trial Registration: This trial was registered on clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04040504) on July 31, 2019. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2020
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28. Homeless Canadians' Perspectives on Homelessness in Calgary.
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Ahajumobi, Edith N. and Anderson, Peter B.
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HOMELESSNESS ,SOCIAL cognitive theory ,HOUSING policy ,PUBLIC health ,COMMUNITY mental health services ,DISCRIMINATION in medical care - Abstract
Since the 1990s, homelessness has increased in Canada, but the strategies of the government and public health service providers to manage the situation have had limited success. Researchers have also noted the lack of inclusion of those experiencing homelessness in homelessness research to better understand and develop a solution to the issue. In the present study, this is addressed through inclusion of homeless participants from diverse backgrounds. The purpose of this phenomenological study, framed by social cognitive theory, reciprocal determinism, and symbolic interaction, was to understand homelessness from the perspectives of people who do not have homes. Data were collected from open-ended interviews with a purposeful sample of 15 individuals who were homeless. Several themes emerged after interview data were transcribed via hand coding and analyzed using cognitive data analysis. The prominent themes were lack of money, home, privacy, and support; discrimination directed primarily toward First Nations people and those of African descent; mental illness and addiction; the need for a review of housing policy that addresses rent, mortgage qualification criteria, and house tax; and the creation of awareness of government support systems and the services that they provide. Public health service providers and designated authorities can use the findings of this study to understand the phenomenon from the perspective of people who are experiencing homelessness, which can influence the development of better homelessness reduction strategies that could improve the lives of those experiencing homelessness and their communities. Because homelessness is a public health issue, bringing it under control could positively impact the health and safety of the public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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29. The physician's Achilles heel--surviving an adverse event.
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Stukalin, I., Lethebe, B. C., and Temple, W.
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POST-traumatic stress ,MEDICAL personnel ,ONCOLOGISTS ,PHYSICIANS ,ADVERSE health care events ,CORPORATE culture ,MEDICAL care - Abstract
Background Of hospitalized patients in Canada, 7.5% experience an adverse event (ae). Physicians whose patients experience aes often become second victims of the incident. The present study is the first to evaluate how physicians in Canada cope with aes occurring in their patients. Methods: Survey participants included oncologists, surgeons, and trainees at the Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, AB. The surveys were administered through REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture, version 9.0: REDCap Consortium, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, U.S.A.). The Brief cope (Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced) Inventory, the ies-r (Impact of Event Scale-Revised), the Causal Dimension Scale, and the Institutional Punitive Response scale were used to evaluate coping strategies, prevalence of post-traumatic stress, and institutional culture with respect to aes. Results: Of 51 responses used for the analysis, 30 (58.8%) came from surgeons and 21 (41.2%) came from medical specialists. On the ies-r, 54.9% of respondents scored 24 or higher, which has been correlated with clinically concerning post-traumatic stress. Individuals with a score of 24 or higher were more likely to report self-blame (p = 0.00026) and venting (p = 0.042). Physicians who perceive institutional support to be poor reported significant post-traumatic stress (p = 0.023). On multivariable logistic regression modelling, self-blame was associated with an ies-r score of 24 or higher (p = 0.0031). No significant differences in ies-r scores of 24 or higher were observed between surgeons and non-surgeons (p = 0.15). The implications of aes for physicians, patients, and the health care system are enormous. More than 50% of our respondents showed emotional pathology related to an ae. Higher levels of self-blame, venting, and perception of inadequate institutional support were factors predicting increased post-traumatic stress after a patient ae. Conclusions: Our study identifies a desperate need to establish effective institutional supports to help health care professionals recognize and deal with the emotional toll resulting from aes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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30. Endurance Test.
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Bergman, Brian
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LABOR unions ,LABOR disputes ,NEWSPAPER employees ,ACTIONS & defenses (Law) - Abstract
Discusses the labor dispute between the 'Calgary Herald' newspaper in Calgary, Alberta, and its employees. How the strike leaders want newsroom employees to be certified; How former publisher Ken King revamped the writing of news copy that seemed to lean toward conservative stories offering only one view; Other changes employees are disputing.
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- 1999
31. A First Nation Framework for Emergency Planning: A Community-Based Response to the Health and Social Effects from a Flood.
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Montesanti, Stephanie, Thurston, Wilfreda E., Turner, David, and Traveller, Reynold Medicine
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EMERGENCY management ,FIRST Nations of Canada ,SOCIETAL reaction ,RIPARIAN areas ,FLOODS - Abstract
In June 2013, a severe flooding of the Bow and Elbow Rivers affected southern Alberta, a province in Canada. The flood was subsequently described to be the costliest natural disaster in Canadian history. Among the hardest hit communities was the Siksika First Nation, located on the Bow River banks about 100 kilometers east of the city of Calgary. A community-university partnership was formed to qualitatively document the Siksika First Nation community-based response to the health and social impacts to their community resulting from the flood. Our findings informed the development of a culturally appropriate framework for disaster and emergency planning in First Nations communities. The Siksika Nation's work to mitigate the impacts from the flood followed a holistic and socio-ecological approach that took the determinants of Indigenous peoples' health into consideration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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32. Booze, Temperance, and Soldiers on the Home Front.
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WILSON, FAY
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MILITARY personnel ,PROHIBITION of alcohol ,WORLD War I ,ALCOHOL drinking ,TEMPERANCE ,20TH century Canadian military history ,TWENTIETH century ,HISTORY - Abstract
In 1916, Canadians were swept up in the rhetoric of a purifying Holy War. The citizen soldier became the embodiment of Christ in the ultimate fight against evil. As the mirror for the nation, he reflected the moral character and aspirations of purity. The behaviour of soldiers stationed in Calgary were publically scrutinised, especially as to their use of alcohol. The evils of alcohol galvanised various groups to move towards Prohibition as the ultimate war measure. This directly affected military recruitment efforts and served to alienate the soldier and the reality of his experiences from the home front. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
33. AINA NEWS.
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ARCTIC research - Abstract
Presents updates regarding the Arctic Institute of North America (AINA) as of March 2001. AINA Arctic Science and Technology Information System's work on a contract from the Canadian Polar Commission to select, index and gather statistics on papers about northern Canada and the Antarctic; Establishment of Arctic Circumpolar Studies Major and the University of Calgary, Alberta.
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- 2001
34. A Comprehensive Land-Use/Hydrological Modeling System for Scenario Simulations in the Elbow River Watershed, Alberta, Canada.
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Wijesekara, Gayan, Farjad, Babak, Gupta, Anil, Qiao, Ying, Delaney, Patrick, and Marceau, Danielle
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IRRIGATION water ,REAL estate development ,HYDROLOGICAL research ,URBANIZATION ,MANAGEMENT - Abstract
The Elbow River watershed in Alberta covers an area of 1,238 km and represents an important source of water for irrigation and municipal use. In addition to being located within the driest area of southern Canada, it is also subjected to considerable pressure for land development due to the rapid population growth in the City of Calgary. In this study, a comprehensive modeling system was developed to investigate the impact of past and future land-use changes on hydrological processes considering the complex surface-groundwater interactions existing in the watershed. Specifically, a spatially explicit land-use change model was coupled with MIKE SHE/MIKE 11, a distributed physically based catchment and channel flow model. Following a rigorous sensitivity analysis along with the calibration and validation of these models, four land-use change scenarios were simulated from 2010 to 2031: business as usual (BAU), new development concentrated within the Rocky View County (RV-LUC) and in Bragg Creek (BC-LUC), respectively, and development based on projected population growth (P-LUC). The simulation results reveal that the rapid urbanization and deforestation create an increase in overland flow, and a decrease in evapotranspiration (ET), baseflow, and infiltration mainly in the east sub-catchment of the watershed. The land-use scenarios affect the hydrology of the watershed differently. This study is the most comprehensive investigation of its nature done so far in the Elbow River watershed. The results obtained are in accordance with similar studies conducted in Canadian contexts. The proposed modeling system represents a unique and flexible framework for investigating a variety of water related sustainability issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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35. Unraveling Ethics: Reflections from a Community-based Participatory Research Project with Youth.
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Walsh, Christine A., Hewson, Jennifer, Shier, Michael, and Morales, Edwin
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ETHICAL problems ,CONDUCT of life ,PARTICIPANT observation ,SOCIAL work research ,COMMUNITIES ,YOUTH - Abstract
There is limited literature describing the ethical dilemmas that arise when conducting community-based participatory research. The following provides a case example of ethical dilemmas that developed during a multi-method community-based participatory action research project with youth in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Several ethical dilemmas emerged during the course of the study related to the community in which the research was being undertaken, the recruitment of participants, and the overall research process. As important are possible harms that may arise when the researcher is no longer involved. These ethical dilemmas and potential solutions are discussed in relation to social work research and community-based practice to raise awareness about the essential role of community in informing ethical research practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
36. Supercritical sewer flows at a combining junction: A model study of the Edworthy trunk junction, Calgary, Alberta.
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Can-Hua Zhao, Zhu, David Z., and Rajaratnam, Nallamuthu
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SEWERAGE fluid dynamics ,SEWERAGE ,SUPERCRITICAL fluids ,SEWER districts ,FLUID dynamics - Abstract
Copyright of Journal of Environmental Engineering & Science is the property of Canadian Science Publishing and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2004
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37. Health service costs for patients on the waiting list.
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Hude Quan, Lafreniere, Rene, and Johnson, David
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SURGERY ,HOSPITAL waiting lists ,COST - Abstract
Determines the cost of surgery for patients in waiting lists in Calgary, Alberta. Delay in surgery due to lack of resources; Consideration of costs for physician claims; Use of home care and pharmaceutical prescriptions.
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- 2002
38. ICE RUBBLE BEHAVIOR IN PUNCH TESTS.
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Azarnejad, Azita and Brown, Thomas G.
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ICE on rivers, lakes, etc. ,ENGINEERING meteorology - Abstract
Provides information on a study that summarized the results of a series of punch tests conducted on freshwater ice rubble at the University of Calgary in Alberta. Description on tests; Results and discussion on the study; Conclusions and recommendations.
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- 2001
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39. Using block courses for teaching logistics.
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Grant, David Bruce
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BUSINESS logistics ,CURRICULUM ,HIGHER education - Abstract
Describes the use of seminar or block formats in delivering logistics and services marketing courses as pilot projects at the University of Calgary in Alberta. Design of undergraduate business logistics and services courses; Importance of block courses; Benefits of the pedagogical process involved in the research to logistic educators.
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- 2001
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40. Missed opportunities for prevention in general internal medicine.
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Brull, Richard, Ghali, William A., and Quan, Hude
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INTERNISTS ,PREVENTIVE health services - Abstract
Identifies the contribution of general internists to disease prevention in Calgary, Albetra. List of possible interventions; Percentage of interventions addressed by the internist before and during current admission; Most frequent intervention not properly addressed; Implications for general internist services.
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- 1999
41. CRACKS IN THE TORY MONOLITH.
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Köhler, Nicholas
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ALBERTA politics & government, 1971- - Abstract
The article reports on the possibility that the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party might lose power in Alberta after governing the Canadian province for decades. The rural parts of the province are reliably conservative, but the growing cities of Calgary and Edmonton are not, and observers say provincial premier Ed Stelmach is not doing a good enough job cultivating urban voters to keep the party from being tossed out in an upcoming election.
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- 2007
42. EIGHT WRONG WAYS TO THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF ENERGY.
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Nikiforuk, Andrew
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ENERGY industries ,COAL ,NATURAL gas ,LIQUEFIED natural gas ,COMMON misconceptions ,GEOLOGISTS ,CONSERVATION of natural resources ,COALBED methane ,COAL industry ,OIL sands industry - Abstract
The article discusses the realities of the energy industry. One of Canada's most serious examiners of energy trends and forecasts is Dave Hughes, a Calgary-based geologist with Natural Resources Canada. Hughes has put together an exhaustive open file on oil and gas supplies. The facts not only question the country's pervasive energy myths; they warn that Canadian business will face crippling bills and shortages if the country takes a business-as-usual approach to energy supplies. The world may have lots of oil, but it is running out of cheap conventional crude. In 2004, the BP Statistical Review of World Energy, the gold standard for real numbers on oil and gas, looked at 54 producing countries and outlined the disturbing face of oil depletion. Costs and natural gas are operational obstacles in processing oilsands. Canada's natural gas supply is being burned to extract bitumen, a tarlike mixture of hydrocarbons that is cooked into synthetic crude. Places like the Middle East, Russia and Venezuela hold close to three-quarters of the world's remaining gas reserves and will soon become the new gas czars. Coal-bed methane production is not expected to make up for conventional declines. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has powerful drawbacks. It requires costly infrastructure that takes about five years to build. The process consumes 15% to 30% of the resource transported. Dirty coal is experiencing a resurrection for the simple reason that it is the one hydrocarbon resource the world still has in abundance. Coal boasts a much lower heat cost than gas or oil, is easier to transport, and provides the lowest electricity costs on the planet. But coal also comes with toxic side effects: it produces twice the greenhouse gas emissions of natural gas.
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- 2005
43. Paul Whitney Lackenbauer.
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HISTORY students ,CANADIANS ,STUDENTS - Abstract
Profiles Paul Whitney Lackenbauer, a doctoral student at the University of Calgary in Alberta. His interest in Canadian history and aboriginal rights; Family background in Ontario; Scholarship awards.
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- 2000
44. Lightning Strikes Twice.
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Cannella, Stephen
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STANLEY Cup (Hockey) - Abstract
This article discusses the efforts of the hockey Stanley Cup champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning. Posters and T-shirts proclaiming STANLEY NEEDS A TAN were everywhere in Tampa during the playoffs, but until Martin St. Louis's goal 33 seconds into the second overtime of Game 6 last Saturday, it seemed the hometown Lightning would be the ones who emerged from the Stanley Cup finals looking red-faced. After being outworked and outplayed in four of the first five games--and falling behind the Calgary Flames three games to two--Tampa Bay engineered a stunning comeback, putting together its first back-to-back victories in more than a month and winning its first championship with a 2-1 triumph in Game 7 on Monday night. With Calgary pressing frantically after center Craig Conroy's goal midway through the third, Lightning goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin made a series of Cup-worthy stops, ensuring Fedotenko of his third game-winning goal of the playoffs, second to Richards's NHL-record seven. If the upstart Flames had no business being in the Cup finals--the league's 12th playoff seed, they were the first team to get there by beating three division winners--Tampa Bay often looked as if it had no business winning them, especially after Game 5. While Canadians rallied around their Flames--Game 6, which drew 4.7 million viewers, was the most watched hockey broadcast on CBC in 10 years--the series fell flatter than "Gigli" in the U.S. Games 3 through 5 on ABC drew an average rating of less than 2.1, the lowest for a Cup finals on network TV.
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- 2004
45. Duellin' barbecues.
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Zimmerman, Kate
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BARBECUE cooking ,COOKING competitions - Abstract
Presents an insider's view of the annual Labour Day BBQ on the Bow barbecue competition in Calgary, Alberta. Names of barbecue teams; Domination of males in the competition; Typical scenario on the contest grounds; Real motivation behind competitive barbecue; Cooking techniques.
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- 2000
46. Fresh fruit, veg and paranoia.
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Köhler, Nicholas
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FARMERS' markets ,LEGAL status of farmers ,ACTION & defense cases ,AGRICULTURAL marketing - Abstract
The article reports on an increase in personality conflicts and tensions which has been seen among farmers who sell their produce at the Calgary Farmer's Market in Calgary, Alberta in Canada. A discussion of a lawsuit between Sharla Dube, the owner of the Cherry Pit fruit stand and the Calgary Farmers' Market NGC Inc, the market's general manager, is discussed.
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- 2009
47. Silence is golden.
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Verburg, Peter
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RICH people ,BILLIONAIRES ,FAMILY-owned business enterprises - Abstract
Focuses on the Mannix family of Calgary, Alberta, who are among the richest clans in Canada. Their passion for privacy; How the family empire was started; A brief look at their businesses; What the Mannix brothers, Frederick Phillip and Ronald Neil, are estimated to be worth.
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- 1999
48. A top cop blazes a gender trail.
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Nemeth, Mary
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POLICE chiefs ,POLICEWOMEN - Abstract
Praises the appointment of Christine Silverberg who was named chief of the 1,132-member Calgary Police Service, the first woman appointed to head up a major metropolitan force in Canada. How blazing a gender trail in a predominantly male profession required persistence; Silverberg's background, education, and and career.
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- 1995
49. University of Calgary students keen to revisit medical history.
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STUDY & teaching of medicine - Abstract
Reports on the perspective of the University of Calgary's history of medicine program as viewed by its chairman, Peter Cruse. Integration of the understanding of the past with a vision of the future; Program's popularity due the curse's noncredit status; Development of the art of speaking in public; Lessons on the preparation of slides for presentation.
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- 1997
50. Canadian events spotlight latest in cutting-edge technology.
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EXHIBITIONS - Abstract
Previews the Gas and Oil Exposition and the Canadian International Petroleum Conference in Calgary, Alberta in June 2003.
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- 2003
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