Health Care Practices

Surveyed 187 women. Key issues included high rates of stressful life events during pregnancy, low levels of choice in place of birth and model of care, and limited options to carry out cultural practices. High levels of confidence in ability to parent were also reported.

Nursing Practice Project (DNP)--Walden University, 2018.

Features resources based on clinical guidelines.

Reports that Aboriginal health projects receive less than 1% of the funding awarded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

Interviews families of the Lil'wat Nation in British Columbia who have children with developmental disabilities in order to gain a better understanding of child rearing beliefs and practices.

[Teaching and Curriculum Leadership Thesis] (Ed.D.)--Oklahoma State University, 2005.

Leaders and representatives from national Aboriginal organizations across Canada gather to discuss the health and well-being of all Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Duration: 17:13.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Calgary, 2015.

Statistical data from Health Transitions in Arctic Populations used to compile statistical tables on all circumpolar countries and their northern regions outlining health status, determinants and healthcare.

Study comparing health systems in four countries concluded that none are adequately addressing Inuit health needs.

Editorial discusses global terminology practices and the suggestion for Indigenous health workers to file health records by clan rather than alphabetical order.

Examination reveals improvements in care and greater access to specialized health care services.

Analysis of 22 interviews conducted with members of the First Nation indicated that residents are concerned with a variety of changes in the environment and their ability to use the land.

Discussion on a study to identify signals of what might be occurring to Aboriginal people as a result of the Proton pump inhibitors substitution policy.

Looks at the development of a multi-layered education program as a successful alternative to keeping pregnant Inuit women at home for maternity care.

Explores impact of quota program at the intern and junior doctor levels.

Article chronicles efforts that activists are undertaking to persuade the government to make changes to, 'close the gap' within a generation.

Argues that having community health aids administer palivizumab for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) eliminates monthly plane trips to Yukon Kuskokwin Delta Regional Hospital.

Reviews current services, initiatives & challenges to the delivery of safe maternity services for Aboriginal women in rural and remote areas of Australia.

"This article presents current issues in practice and education with First Australians and makes recommendations for the future".

Describes the recent positive developments at the Mental Health Services Conference Summer Forum.

Critical summary of 21 articles on cancer screening rates among Indigenous peoples in Canada; researchers identify both barriers and facilitators, and advocate for community consultation in developing screening improvement programs.

Looks at responses from political parties regarding whether Canada should have no-fault compensation for medical mishaps.

Study documents co-occurring seasonal affective disorder (SAD) symptomatology in patients with schizophrenia at high latitude.

Interdisciplinary Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2015.

Looks at various collaborative care models and interviews administrators, clinicians, and Inuit families about expectations for mental health services and care.

Book review of: Collaborative and Indigenous Mental Health Therapy Tataihono by Wiremu Niania, Allister Bush and David Epson.

In this piece the authors discuss the funding, structure, goals, and vision of The Collaborative Research Center for American Indian Health’s (CRCAIH) Partnership River of Life to provided context for the rest of the special issue which shares some of the research and community results which came out of the partnership.

Authors examine colonial traumas—Indigenous separation from land, culture, and relations—which occur as a result of ongoing and neo-colonial practices, as a determinant of Indigenous peoples’ physical and mental health.

Atlantic Canada Studies Thesis (M.A.)--Saint Mary's University, 2006.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 1994.

Book review of: Colonizing Bodies by Mary Ellen Kelm.

Book review of: Colonizing Bodies by Mary-Ellen Kelm. Scroll down to page 114 to read review.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Texas at Austin, 1997.

Asserts that the Indian Health Service (IHS) should be the health system of choice for all American citizens, and recalls the many political events that has affected the BIA's budget and mandate.

Looks at the Colombian health care system and Anas Wayúu a non-profit health care insurance company operating in Colombia.

Searched conducted for articles and reports published between August 2015 and January 2017 using PsychINFO, Embase, CINAHL and Medline. Identified 14 items of strong and moderate quality with content pertaining to the U.S., New Zealand, and Australia.

Study findings suggest greater attention by health care providers to treatment priorities and an increased social and educational focus.

Describes factors that can help or obstruct recovery of women in addiction treatment centres.

Discusses the need for research & scientific data on HIV/AIDS among Aboriginals youth in order to improve evidence based nursing practice and educational programs.

Looks at a program held to share strategies, approaches and innovations in community based health research.

Presents the experiences of a psychologist and a social worker developing and piloting two culturally appropriate community based mental health programs for rural Aboriginal communities.

Explores the historical context of CBPR, its definition and principles and their application in a study of elder abuse.

Describes process of gathering information from Latino refugees and Aboriginal participants. Discusses and compares responses of the two groups.

Proposed study would involve sample of children aged 8 to 18 to evaluate whether using the Aboriginal Children’s Health and Well-being Measure (ACHWM)© screening and triage process would lead to early identification and better emotional outcomes.

Examines the meaning of healing among the staff and clients of a Native American community-based counseling program regarding the therapeutic approach used to address the harmful psychosocial legacy of the Aboriginal residential schools.

Suggests that successful interventions, to reverse the trend of poor health in Aboriginal people, involve the inclusion of Aboriginal community members as active collaborative partners.