• 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 

  Martin, Sydney (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 

  Page, Shelby (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 

  Wolfe, Emma (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 

  Wicklund, Ashley (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 

  Vera, Trisha (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 

  Sheth, Darsh Nilesh (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 ...

• Predicting Secondary Injury Risk Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Literature Review 

  Sheard, Stefanie (2021-05-15)

  Background: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly ruptured knee ligament. Surgical reconstruction offers the best prognosis for recovery by increasing stability and decreasing complications. Unfortunately, ...

• A literature review of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in cancer patients using direct oral anticoagulation 

  Shawarsky, Mark (2021-05-15)

  Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk is four to seven times greater in cancer patients than the general population and is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among such patients receiving chemotherapy. ...

• Screening for Panic Disorder in Individuals Presenting to the Emergency Department with Noncardiac Chest Pain: A Literature Review 

  Prince, Laura (2021-05-15)

  Introduction: Individuals with panic disorder (PD) often present to an emergency department (ED) with cardiopulmonary complaints. In the ED, life-threatening causes of chest pain are eliminated, but individuals are discharged ...

• Investigating Physician Assistant burnout amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic: a qualitative survey response from practicing PAs in Canada 

  Nanni, Evan (2021-05-15)

  This purpose of this study was to determine if there is an underlying element of burnout among practicing Physician Assistants (PAs) across Canada during the global COVID-19 pandemic and uncover any potential solutions ...

• PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT UTILIZATION IN THE WWAMI REGION AS A MODEL FOR THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS IN NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA: A LITERATURE REVIEW 

  Moreno Martinez, Sem (2021-05-15)

  Background: Physician assistants (PAs) have gained popularity in British Columbia (BC) as potential healthcare providers to help meet the needs of rural communities, however, the profession is still not acknowledged. Purpose: ...

• Access Barriers Among Indigenous Women Seeking Prenatal Care in Canada: A Literature Review 

  Jameson, Alexis (2021-05-15)

  Introduction: Many expecting Indigenous women suffer from disproportionally high risks and adverse outcomes relative to non-Indigenous women when seeking adequate prenatal care due to access barriers in Canada’s healthcare ...

• PROVIDING CRISIS CARE IN A PANDEMIC – A VIRTUAL-BASED CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT 

  Clavio, Avery (2021-05-15)

  Introduction: The goal of this study was to describe the virtual Crisis Stabilization Unit (vCSU), present patient demographics and outcomes, comment on the feasibility and effectiveness of virtual models of care, and ...

• Virtual Suicide Risk Assessment: A Review of Current Literature 

  Ramnauth, Alana (2021-05-15)

  Background: Approximately 11 people every day die by suicide in Canada. Canadians have self-reported an increase in mental health challenges including suicidal thoughts following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With ...

• AN EVIDENCE BASED APPROACH TO THE INITAL MANAGEMENT OF ST-ELEVATED MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION: WHY “MONA” IS NO LONGER A RELEVANT LEARNING TOOL FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS 

  Carroll, Laura (2021-05-15)

  Introduction: Morphine, oxygen, nitrates and aspirin (MONA) have been used in the management of ST-elevated myocardial infarctions (STEMI) for over 40 years, despite the advancements in treatment. This literature review ...

• Acute rheumatic fever in indigenous children and young adults in Canada: a review of primary prevention strategies 

  Vuongphan, Lynn (2020)

  Introduction: There is a growing disparity in the incidence of ARF between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. ARF is common in school-aged children, particularly those who live in communities with overcrowded housing, ...

• The impact of different teaching methods on the performance of physician assistants: a survey response from Canadian PAs on the perception of their clinical skills 

  Qureshi, Malaika (2020)

  Each of the four Canadian PA programs have a unique approach in educating and training their students where in the end, all students share the same competency and equivalence. The University of Toronto approaches its ...

• Efficacy of intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy as first line treatment in complicated pleural effusions or empyema 

  Oxenforth, Kailey (2020)

  BACKGROUND: There are various treatment options for empyema and complicated pleural effusion, most of them requiring an invasive procedure. The use of intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy may prevent a more invasive surgical ...

• Factors that influence Canadian physician assistants to practice rurally: a survey response 

  MacLean, Elise (2020)

  Introduction: A shortage of healthcare professionals is thought to be a driving force behind access barriers in rural Canada. The use of Physician assistants (PAs) as healthcare providers in remote areas can help mitigate ...

• Barriers to accessing substance use disorder treatment: a providers perspective 

  Konzelman, Carmen (2020)

  Substance use disorders are gaining significant attention in the recent years and as such, questions have been raised of how we can help alleviate the problem of addictions. Many barriers exist that make receiving adequate ...

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