College of Medicine - Master of Physician Assistant Studies Capstone Projects
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Inequities in acute stroke care and outcomes among rural versus urban populations in Canada: a literature review
(2022-05-15)In acute stroke evaluation, rapid intervention and rehabilitation is critical. Canada’s vast geography innately creates barriers for efficient transport to stroke centres, thus delaying treatment. The purpose of this ... -
Current Management of Opioid Use Disorder and Barriers to Prescribing Opioid Agonist Therapy by Primary Care Providers in the Interlake-Eastern Health Region
(2022-08-26)Background: Opioid agonist therapy (OAT) is the first-line treatment for opioid use disorder. It has traditionally been provided through specialized addictions clinics, but more recently, there has been a push for primary ... -
A literature review: Cervical Cancer Screening Among Immigrant Women in Canada
(2022-05-15)Introduction: The introduction of Pap test screening programs in Canada has resulted in a decrease in the incidence of cervical cancer and cervical cancer-related deaths (1). Despite screening programs and a universally ... -
Straight until proven otherwise; improving sexual orientation and gender identity disclosure in healthcare, and its application in Manitoba.
(2022-05-15)Background: The 2SLGBTQIA+ community experiences disproportionately poor healthcare outcomes when compared to their cisgender-heterosexual counterparts. This disparity is thought to be primarily due to a lack of disclosure ... -
Views, self-rated competency, and perceived barriers in practicing trauma-informed care: A survey of Physician Assistants in Canada
(2022-05-15)Psychological trauma has a widespread impact on individuals and the healthcare system, with it being estimated that over 70% of Canadians have experienced a traumatic event in their lives (1). Trauma-informed care (TIC) ... -
The Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis A Review of Current Literature with Long Term Follow-Up
(2022-05-15)Background: Symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a common and debilitating degenerative condition causing significant pain and functional limitations. Previous conservative modalities have been unable to provide ... -
Eating disorders in primary care: A survey of provider perspectives
(2022-05-15)Objective: Eating disorders are complex illnesses resulting in impaired psychological and physiological functioning which can become life-threatening(1). These disorders commonly develop in adolescence or young adulthood, ... -
Primary Care Provider Education and Computer-Based Tools for Improving Confidence in CKD Management: A Literature Review
(2022-05-15)Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health burden that affects upwards of 13.4% of the population and costs health systems billions annually. Guidelines to identify and manage CKD have been published for ... -
RISK OF ADHD DEVELOPMENT FOLLOWING MULTIPLE EXPOSURES TO GENERAL ANESTHESIA IN THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
(2022-05-15)Introduction: The risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) following multiple exposures to anesthesia has been debated in recent literature. Our study aims to settle the conflict among currently published ... -
Quality Improvement: Investigation of MMR Vaccine Overuse in Post-Partum Wards
(2022-05-15)Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is of substantial concern due to the potential for intrauterine fetal demise and devastating birth defects like deafness. CRS is a result of the trans-placental transit of rubella virions ... -
COVID-19 and the Disproportionate Impact Seen on the BIPOC Community A literature Review
(2022-05-15)Objectives: To highlight the ongoing health inequities experienced by the BIPOC community in Canada through the data collected from the COVID-19 pandemic. To demonstrate the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on the BIPOC ... -
The impact of prior professional degrees and experiences on Manitoba Master of Physician Assistant Studies graduates didactic year, clinical year, and first job in relation to CanMEDS-PA: A quality improvement survey response study
(2022-05-15)Background: The Manitoba Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program attracts applicants with a variety of different pre-professional degrees and experiences. Currently there is very little research with respect ... -
Patellar Dislocations: A Literature Review of Adolescent and Pediatric Management Strategies
(2022-05-15)Background: Acute patellar dislocations account for approximately 3% of all knee injuries and have high rate of recurrence, with up to 70% of patients who receive non-operative management experiencing a redislocation. While ... -
Multiple Sclerosis Primary Prevention, With a Focus on Epstein Barr Virus: A Narrative Literature Review for the General Practitioner
(2022-05-15)Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a potentially debilitating autoimmune demyelinating disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS) which is diagnosed between the ages of 20-49 years, leaving many years of life ... -
Why is my child falling down so much? An approach on how to manage children who present with poor coordination: A literature review and a study of three cases
(2021-05-15)While ataxia is a relatively common presenting symptom in pediatric patients, it represents only one possible cause of uncoordinated movements. Other possible causes of uncoordinated movements include ingestion of toxic ... -
IDENTIFICATION & PREVENTION: A LITERATURE REVIEW INVESTIGATING THE CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF PHYSICAL CHILD ABUSE IN THE OUTPATIENT SETTING
(2021-05-15)Objective: Characteristics and patterns of abusive injuries in children are controversial and not uniformly recognized across all healthcare providers (HCPs). The purpose of this study was to identify the most common ... -
Long-term outcomes for resected congenital lobar emphysema: Follow-up recommendations for primary care providers
(2021-05-15)Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a rare lung anomaly characterized by hyperinflation of one or more pulmonary lobes. It most often presents within the first six monthsof- life with respiratory failure. Treatment depends ... -
CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS: A LITERATURE REVIEW OF MEDICATION EFFICACY AND SAFETY FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
(2021-05-15)Background: With a steady increase of seniors in Canada’s overall population, geriatric-associated illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) will continue to rise. AD is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that ... -
Therapeutic factors influencing the disclosure process of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status on perinatally infected children and adolescents in Manitoba
(2021-05-15)Most cases of pediatric human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are perinatal infections that are vertically transmitted from mother to child. Since these children can live longer with antiretroviral therapy, more emphasis has ... -
Identifying Barriers for Implementing an Early Childhood Caries Risk Assessment Tool for Non-Dental Primary Care Providers
(2021-05-15)Purpose: The purpose of this project was to determine barriers to the implementation of a caries risk assessment tool for non-dental primary care providers. This project aimed to identify necessary requirements for ...