Morgan, Debra

Based on interviews with an Indigenous grandmothers group to discuss how Indigenous healthcare experiences are reflected in Indigenous culture perceptions of aging and dementia.

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.

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.

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.

Looks at the developing of a Sharing Dementia Care Knowledge model to discuss Indigenous dementia care decisions and knowledge sharing.

Discusses the feasibility of telehealth videoconferencing for providing preclincal assessments and follow-up appointments for rural and remote communities.

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.

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.

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.