Morgan, Debra

University of Saskatchewan, Institute of Agricultural Rural and Environmental Health

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Aboriginal Experiences of Aging and Dementia in a Context of Sociocultural Change: Qualitative Analysis of Key Informant Group Interviews with Aboriginal Seniors

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Shawnda Lanting
Margaret Crossley
Debra Morgan
Allison Cammer
Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol. 26, 2011, pp. 103-117
Description
Based on interviews with an Indigenous grandmothers group to discuss how Indigenous healthcare experiences are reflected in Indigenous culture perceptions of aging and dementia.
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Aboriginal Nurses: Insights from a National Study: Findings from a Study on Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada Confirm the Importance of Supportive Work Environments and Continuing Education

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Judith C. Kulig
Norma J. Stewart
Debra Morgan
Mary Ellen Andrews
Martha L. P. MacLeod
J. Roger Pitblado
Canadian Nurse, vol. 102, no. 4, April 2006, pp. 16-20
Description
Study done on nurses and nursing practice showed that 41.4% returned to their home communities and enjoyed the challenges of rural and remote nursing.
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Communication Tools and Sources of Education and Information: A National Survey of Rural and Remote Nurses

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Julie Kosteniuk
Norma J. Stewart
Erin C. Wilson
Kelly L. Penz
Ruth Martin-Misener
Debra G. Morgan
Chandima Karunanayake
Martha L. P. MacLeod
Journal of the Medical Library Association , vol. 107, no. 4, October 2019, pp. 538-554
Description
Analyzed data from a subset of responses to the cross-sectional survey "Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada II". Found that most nurses relied on online/electronic sources more often than in-person education to update their nursing knowledge.
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Dementia Awareness in Northern Nursing Practice

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Mary Ellen Andrews
Debra G. Morgan
Norma J. Stewart
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 42, no. 1, 2010, pp. 56-73
Description
Using feedback from registered nurses working in the Canadian north to Discuss key concepts in dementia care and how this knowledge can be used to improve the care provided.
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Dementia Care Knowledge Sharing within a First Nations Community

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dorothy Forbes
Catherine Blake
Emily Thiessen
Sara Finkelstein
Debra G. Morgan ... [et al.]
Canadian Journal on Aging , vol. 32, no. 4, 2013, pp. 360-374
Description
Looks at the developing of a Sharing Dementia Care Knowledge model to discuss Indigenous dementia care decisions and knowledge sharing.
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Evaluation of Telehealth for Preclinic Assessment and Follow-Up in an Interprofessional Rural and Remote Memory Clinic

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Debra G. Morgan
Carl D'Arcy
Andrew Kirk
Lesley McBain
Norma J. Stewart ... [et al.]
Journal of Applied Gerontology, vol. 30, no. 3, 2011, pp. 304-331
Description
Discusses the feasibility of telehealth videoconferencing for providing preclincal assessments and follow-up appointments for rural and remote communities.
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Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada: Final Report to Canadian Health Services Research Foundation

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Martha L. P. MacLeod
Judith C. Kulig
Norma J. Stewart
J. Roger Pitblado
Kathy Banks ... [et al.]
Description
Report on research which focused on four areas: nature of nursing practice, roles and function of nurses, commonalities and differences and factors which facilitate or hinder practice and development of expertise.
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Telehealth, Geography, and Jurisdiction: Issues in Healthcare Delivery in Northern Saskatchewan

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lesley McBain
Debra Morgan
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 24, no. 4, 2005, pp. 123-129
Description
Argues that there are three geographies which affect the challenges and possibilities of using technology in patient care. Based on first author's participation on a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) New Emerging Team (NET) research project dealing with assessment, diagnosis and management of individuals with dementia. Focuses on La Ronge, Beauval, Pinehouse Lake, La Loche, Ile a la Crosse, and Pelican Narrows.
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The Nature of Nursing Practice in Rural and Remote Canada

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Martha L. P. MacLeod
Judith C. Kulig
Norma J. Stewart
J. Roger Pitblado
Kathy Banks
Carl D’Arcy ... Debra Morgan ... [et al.]
Description
Research looked at four topics: nature of nursing practice, roles and functions, commonalities and differences among roles and functions in various settings, and factors which facilitate or hinder practice and development of expertise. Methods involved analysis of Registered Nurses Database to develop a demographic profile, systematic analyses of policy and administrative documents, national survey of 3,933 registered nurses, and interviews with 152 practitioners about their experiences.
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