{"title":"Meeting of the Minds at the International Council of Nurses' Congress 2025: Roadmap for Advancing Collaboration in Nursing Research among International Organizations.","authors":"Kateryna Metersky, Sanja Neretljak, David Clarke","doi":"10.1177/08445621251384694","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08445621251384694","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Three CJNR board members (Metersky, Clarke, & Roux) presented at the International Council of Nurses conference in June 2025. The vision presented in this editorial was developed to further the CJNR mission to serve the international nursing community by broadening dissemination of research.</p>","PeriodicalId":46661,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"8445621251384694"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145239977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unpacking the Mystery of the Ontario Healthcare System in Canada: Ukrainian Temporary Migrants and Healthcare System Navigation.","authors":"Kateryna Metersky, Margareth S Zanchetta, Areej Al-Hamad, Yasin M Yasin, Valerie Tan, Kristina Tsvygun, Tetiana Podobailo, Caitlin Cosgrove, Bohdan Onushko, Olesya Falenchuk, Tatiana Sunak","doi":"10.1177/08445621251374259","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/08445621251374259","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundIn response to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Government of Canada welcomed thousands of temporary migrants under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program. Ukrainian temporary migrants who are settled in Ontario experience acute, chronic, and complex health issues, creating additional demand upon the healthcare system. Despite a collective awareness of difficulty in accessing existing healthcare resources, little is known about how Ukrainian temporary migrants experience and utilise the Ontario healthcare system.PurposeTo explore the lived experiences of Ukrainian temporary migrants navigating the Ontario healthcare system, and to report on the results of a knowledge translation (KTr) workshop intervention delivered with this population to assist in the development of knowledge and skills related to healthcare system navigation.MethodsA KTr workshop was delivered with ten Ukrainian temporary migrants who have temporarily settled in Toronto, Canada. Inductive and deductive thematic analysis was used.ResultsFour themes emerged: 1) concerns regarding accessibility and wait times; 2) difficulties navigating the healthcare system; 3) transnational health practices; and 4) a desire for increased involvement in the care plan.ConclusionsThis project highlights barriers to services and the need for healthcare providers to explore equitable and accessible solutions to support temporary migrants.</p>","PeriodicalId":46661,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"8445621251374259"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145013350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Martin Charette, Alexandra Robitaille, Joanie Bouchard, Élisabeth Quesnel, Isabelle Ledoux, Marie-Ève Caty
{"title":"\"How Can We Do Better?\": A Case Study of a Pre-Implementation Analysis of a Residency Program for New Graduate Nurses in Canada.","authors":"Martin Charette, Alexandra Robitaille, Joanie Bouchard, Élisabeth Quesnel, Isabelle Ledoux, Marie-Ève Caty","doi":"10.1177/08445621251336503","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08445621251336503","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundUp to 33% of newly graduated nurses leave the profession within the first two years. This high turnover rate can burden care teams, negatively impacting the quality of care provided. To alleviate this problem, transition programs are offered to new nurses; however, they vary considerably in type and duration. Despite this heterogeneity, many researchers conclude that transition programs have a positive overall effect on new nurses' competencies, self-confidence, satisfaction, stress, and retention, especially when they are longer than six months and have an explicit framework and structure, such as residency programs.PurposeTo conduct a pre-implementation analysis of a residency program in the Canadian context.MethodsUsing a case study methodology, two sequential steps were performed to model the already implemented transition program and its components that needed to be upgraded to a residency program. Data were collected through 1) document analysis (<i>n</i> = 1,601) with selected interviews of stakeholders (<i>n</i> = 5) and 2) a survey with new graduate nurses (<i>n</i> = 29) and preceptors (<i>n</i> = 11).ResultsA preliminary logic model of the program was developed, depicting the structure of the proposed activities in terms of organizational orientation, unit integration, autonomous practice, and additional support measures. The operationalization of some program components was variable and sometimes missing, thereby affecting its quality.ConclusionThis study showed how transition programs already implemented in clinical settings can be enhanced into residency programs by conducting a pre-implementation analysis. This can positively impact the transition of newly graduated nurses, including their retention.</p>","PeriodicalId":46661,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"390-405"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12344210/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144055862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Martin Roberge, Thierno Diallo, Anouk Bérubé, Pierre-Paul Audate, Nancy Leblanc
{"title":"Climate Change Integration in Nursing Academic Curricula and Continuing Education: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Martin Roberge, Thierno Diallo, Anouk Bérubé, Pierre-Paul Audate, Nancy Leblanc","doi":"10.1177/08445621251341646","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08445621251341646","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Background and PurposeThe consequences of climate change on individuals' and communities' health are numerous. Nurses are among the healthcare professionals most confronted with the climate crisis, and have great potential to limit its impact on vulnerable populations. However, our knowledge of educational options for preparing nurses to address climate change remains limited. The aim of this scoping review was to examine how climate change is integrated into the academic curricula or continuing education of nurses.Methods and ProceduresArksey and O'Malley's (2005) framework was used to conduct this scoping review. Documentary search strategies were developed and tested in four databases, and a search of the grey literature was carried out. A two-stage selection process was implemented. Data from 16 scientific articles were extracted and 11 grey literature references were included in the analyses. A narrative summary allowed to synthesize the findings.ResultsAcademic and healthcare organizations are increasingly implementing innovative and participatory educational initiatives to raise nurses' awareness of climate change's health impacts and encourage students and nurses to act in their daily lives and clinical practice. Challenges include a dense curriculum, the absence of a climate competency framework, and theoretical content being presented in an unstimulating manner.ConclusionsThe use of innovative, interactive teaching methods, reference to a theoretical model centered on planetary health, and climate change content distributed throughout the curriculum are some ways to stimulate students' interest in climate issues. Collaborative efforts involving academia and organizations are needed to foster nurses' awareness and encourage a variety of climate-oriented actions with planetary reach.</p>","PeriodicalId":46661,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"406-428"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12344213/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144318287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Translation, Adaptation, and Criterion Validation of the Family Caregiver Assessment Tool for French-Speaking Cardiovascular Patients in Canada (FAM-CAM-Fr).","authors":"Tanya Mailhot, Zineb Bouaouina, Imène Khetir, Céline Gélinas, Judith Brouillette, Claudie Roussy, Stéphanie Jarry, Patrick Lavoie","doi":"10.1177/08445621251350027","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08445621251350027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundDelirium is a common yet underdiagnosed condition in hospitalized older adults, particularly challenging to detect early in cardiology settings. Although delirium assessment tools improve detection rates, observations by family caregivers of patients' cognitive changes can offer valuable insights, supplementing assessments by healthcare professionals. However, validated French-language tools for family caregivers to assess delirium in acute care settings in Canada are lacking.PurposeTranslate, culturally adapt, and validate the Family Confusion Assessment Method for French-speaking cardiovascular patients and their caregivers (FAM-CAM-Fr).MethodsThe translation and cultural adaptation of the FAM-CAM were conducted following the guidelines of Sousa and Rojjanasrirat (2011). Criterion validation involved 100 dyads of family caregivers and hospitalized cardiovascular patients. The FAM-CAM-Fr's performance was assessed by comparing it to the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) and the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for delirium. Measures of sensitivity, specificity, and agreement with the CAM were calculated.ResultsThe FAM-CAM-Fr showed high specificity (92.6%) but low sensitivity (58%) in detecting delirium. Cohen's Kappa indicated a moderate agreement (>0.50) between the FAM-CAM-Fr and the CAM. Despite family caregivers using the tool without prior training, indicating its usability in real-world settings, sensitivity was lower compared to studies that included caregiver training, though specificity was similar.ConclusionThe FAM-CAM-Fr is promising as a specific tool for screening delirium in cardiovascular patients. Despite its low sensitivity, its high specificity indicates that it is effective at ruling out delirium. Future research should focus on further validation across various settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":46661,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"460-470"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12344204/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144318289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors Associated with Intent to Leave and Burnout among Canadian Nurses Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Quantitative Analysis of the Survey on Health Care Workers' Experiences During the Pandemic.","authors":"Kishana Balakrishnar, Bao-Zhu Stephanie Long, Alexia M Haritos, Edris Formuli, Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia","doi":"10.1177/08445621251338580","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08445621251338580","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundThe increased demands and stressors from the COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread burnout and job stress, prompting concerns about retention rates. This study identifies demographic and occupational predictors of Canadian nurses' intent to leave their jobs due to burnout and job stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsData was utilized from the Survey on Health Care Workers' Experiences During the Pandemic conducted by Statistics Canada. Multivariate logistic regression models were generated to analyze the associations between demographic and occupational factors and nurses' intent to leave.ResultsA total of 12,246 eligible participants responded to the survey (54.9% response); however, the analysis was restricted to 1138 nurses after excluding participants of other healthcare occupations. Younger nurses were significantly more likely to consider leaving their jobs [OR = 9.95, 95% CI: (5.92-16.73)], as well as nurses living in Alberta [OR = 3.16, 95% CI: (1.58-6.32)] and British Columbia [OR = 3.16, 95% CI: (1.66-6.03)]. Moreover, nurses with less work experience [OR = 3.91, 95 CI = (2.53-6.05)], work in acute care [(OR = 3.31, 95 CI = (1.69-6.51)], experienced changes in workload [OR = 2.69, 95% CI: (1.58-4.57)], had increased work hours [OR = 1.92, 95% CI: (1.27-2.92)], and lacked emotional support [OR = 3.43, 95 CI = (2.31-5.09)] had greater odds of intending to leave.ConclusionThe findings underscore the need for strategies to mitigate stress and burnout among nurses, particularly during public health crises. Implementing measures to address these factors could help improve retention rates and ensure a stable nursing workforce during future pandemics.</p>","PeriodicalId":46661,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"448-459"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12344211/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144040590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lillian MacNeill, Karine Légère, Sarah Balcom, Alison Luke, Eve Justason, Shelley Doucet
{"title":"Staff Experiences with the Implementation of Nurse Practitioner (NP)-led Clinics in New Brunswick, Canada.","authors":"Lillian MacNeill, Karine Légère, Sarah Balcom, Alison Luke, Eve Justason, Shelley Doucet","doi":"10.1177/08445621251333678","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08445621251333678","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundAccess to primary care is a challenge across Canada. In the province of New Brunswick (NB), approximately 15% of citizens do not have a primary care provider (PCP). The Government of NB recently implemented clinics staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs) in various regions in the province to reduce the provincial waitlist for a PCP.PurposeThis study aimed to identify facilitators and barriers to NP-led clinic implementation, as perceived by clinic staff.MethodsUsing a cross-sectional qualitative descriptive design, data was collected using semi-structured interviews and analysed using qualitative content analysis.ResultsStudy participants included 16 employes of two NP-led clinics in NB (NPs, registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN), administrative staff, and managerial staff). Facilitators include having experienced mentors, collaborative practices, and well-equipped clinics. Barriers include rushed timelines, complex decision-making processes, large and complex caseloads, inadequate clinic space, and difficulty in staff recruitment and retention. Participants discussed the positive impact of NP-led clinics through improved access to primary care, resulting in reduced burdens on emergency departments and walk-in clinics. Participants recommend adding additional NP-led clinics and integrating multidisciplinary allied health professional teams to enhance care integration.ConclusionNP-led clinics are increasingly being implemented across Canada to improve primary care access, particularly in areas where there are shortages of PCPs. Findings from this study will help inform the development and implementation of other NP-led clinics across NB and Canada.</p>","PeriodicalId":46661,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"364-374"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12344206/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144054368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Role of Technology Use in the Context of Social Isolation Among Immigrant Older Adults.","authors":"Kateryna Metersky, Peiwen Lin, Sepali Guruge, Zhixi C Zhuang, Cristina Catallo, Kaveenaa Chandrasekaran","doi":"10.1177/08445621251347014","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08445621251347014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Technology has been integrated into every aspect of life for interpersonal support and connections and social isolation has become a hotspot topic for health promotion in nursing among various populations, but little attention has been paid to immigrant older adults using technology to overcome social isolation. The purpose of this narrative review is to comprehend the role of technology use in the context of social isolation, including the predisposing factors, encountered by immigrant older adults to support their psychosocial wellbeing. By studying relevant peer-reviewed articles published in professional databases from 2013 to 2024, 26 articles met the criteria and were accessed for this narrative review, despite an unexpected participant selection preference of older Asian immigrants living in a North American context among these eligible papers. It is discovered that technology use has improved the mental health of socially-isolated immigrant older adults. However, the benefits of technology use for these individuals are constrained by cultural and linguistic differences as well as educational backgrounds. Therefore, technology adaptation should be promoted in this population through a collaborative partnership with healthcare practitioners, educators, researchers and policymakers. There should be further exploration of the interrelationships between technology use and psychosocial support and continuous striving for the most suitable approach for social isolation prevention among immigrant older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":46661,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"429-435"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12344202/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144200371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Redefining Abortion Access in Canada - New Brunswick as a Case Study.","authors":"Martha Paynter, Wendy V Norman","doi":"10.1177/08445621251349655","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08445621251349655","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46661,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"338-340"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kateryna Metersky, Areej Al-Hamad, Victoria Hebert
{"title":"From Doubt to Drive: Transforming Student Attitudes Toward Research.","authors":"Kateryna Metersky, Areej Al-Hamad, Victoria Hebert","doi":"10.1177/08445621251341507","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08445621251341507","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Engaging undergraduate students in nursing research is of high significance for capacity building and advancement of the nursing profession especially with current global constraints to health research. Helping students understand the significance of research can position students towards success in leveraging research in their future careers. Currently, while research as a core nursing course is offered in some schools of nursing, it provides an introductory understanding of research methods and does not often contain a practical application component of what students are learning from a theoretical perspective. This editorial provides strategies on how nursing schools, universities, practice-site organizations, and external funding bodies can modify their existing practices to offer direct, application, research-based opportunities for undergraduate nursing students. Particularly, thinking about how assignments can be modified to instruct students about diverse types of publications and knowledge dissemination options can contribute to students feeling like their voice matters and this work has impact beyond a singular course. Offering students opportunities at the university level to receive research mentorship and learn about the conduct of research from inception to dissemination can equip students with the skills they need to lead research upon graduation on practice-related, first-hand issues they are witnessing as nurses. Research shadowing opportunities or involvement in research within organizations where students are practicing can demonstrate the connection between theory and real-world use of research and impact. Finally, advocating for increasing funding opportunities for undergraduate students from external funders can enhance the accessibility and quality of mentorship in research for such students.</p>","PeriodicalId":46661,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal of Nursing Research","volume":" ","pages":"335-337"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144034868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}