Megan Kennedy

Challenges faced by parents in preventing online child sexual exploitation and abuse: a mixed methods systematic review

Neelam Punjani, Amber Hussain, Wenting Yan, Lisa Hartling et autres

Introduction: Concerns about online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA) have been raised in society. Compared to adults, children and adolescents are more vulnerable as they are less able to assess risks and consequences. Prevention remains the most effective strategy for protecting …

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Culturally Adapted Mental Health Education Programs for Migrant Populations: A Scoping Review

Shaima Ahammed Thayyilayil, Sophie Yohani, Lisa Cyuzuzo, Megan Kennedy et autres

Migrant populations drive Canada's demographic expansion, making their successful integration a national priority. However, research has consistently shown that refugees and immigrants experience declining mental health and encounter significant barriers to accessing culturally appropriate mental health support. This scoping review examined the …

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A Scoping Review Protocol Exploring the Intersection of Mental Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health Information Needs Among Adolescent Girls of African Descent Living in Immigration Countries.

Ransford Agyemang, Neelam Saleem Punjani, Margot Jackson, Megan Kennedy

A thesis to be submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Nursing in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. The purpose of this scoping review will therefore be to explore the evidence on intersection of …

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Outcomes for First Responders With Comorbid Mental Health Diagnoses

Vivian W. L. Tsang, Megan Kennedy, Emma Arksey, Shannon Dames et autres

OBJECTIVE: Many first responders deal with mental health challenges due to significant work-related stress. Ketamine-assisted therapy (KAT) has been shown to alleviate the symptoms and improve the lives of those living with PTSD. This qualitative case study explores the impacts of KAT …

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A scoping review of parent-based barriers to parent–child communication about sexuality

Neelam Saleem Punjani, Shannon D. Scott, Amber Hussain, Tsung‐Hsueh Lu et autres

Background Parent-child communication about sexuality plays a critical role in promoting adolescents' sexual and reproductive health, yet such discussions are limited across diverse cultural contexts. Despite the importance of comprehensive sexuality, parents frequently face barriers that hinder open and accurate dialogue. This …

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Sex-based differences in peak oxygen uptake among individuals with heart failure: systematic review and meta-analysis

Rachel J. Skow, Stephen Foulkes, Jing Wang, Devyn Walesiak et autres

This meta-analysis revealed that peak exercise oxygen uptake is 2.1 mL/kg/min lower in females with heart failure compared with males, which may be due to having a lower peak cardiac output and arterial-venous O2 content difference. These findings highlight the importance of …

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Protocol for ‘Re: CBT Dialysis’: a realist evaluation—why, for whom and in what circumstances does cognitive behaviour therapy work for people with depressive symptoms receiving dialysis?

Kara Schick‐Makaroff, Richard Sawatzky, Joanne Greenhalgh, Daniel Cukor et autres

INTRODUCTION: Nearly 40% of adults receiving life-saving dialysis for kidney failure report depressive symptoms. With more than 40 000 Canadians on dialysis, this is a significant health burden. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for treating depressive symptoms; …

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Effectiveness of interventions on conscience: Findings of a systematic review

Christina Lamb, Dimitra V Pouliopoulou, Ken Kirkwood, Kelsey Groenenboom et autres

Research indicates that conscience is an asset to healthcare professional's personal and professional practice. However, little work has been done to support healthcare professionals to use and understand their conscience for moral decision-making. Disparity exists between international and national bodies that value …

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Disempowered Warriors: Insights on Psychological Responses of ICU Patients Through a Meta-Ethnography

Elizabeth Kusi-Appiah, Maria Karanikola, Usha Pant, Shaista Meghani et autres

Objectives: to systematically examine and synthesize qualitative evidence on adult patients’ psychological distress during an intensive care unit stay to inform development of interventions tailored to their needs. Method: We conducted systematic literature searches in CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Scopus, Dissertations and …

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Imposter Participants in Synchronous Qualitative Research: A Systematic Scoping Review

Margaret Husted, Anna Dowrick, Robert Porter, María Velo Higueras et autres

Although the issue of bots and fraudulent participants is well established within quantitative research, in recent years there have been increasing incidences of imposter participants within qualitative research. However, how qualitative researchers conceptualise this challenge and what the perceived impact of these …

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Understanding the role of culture in shaping attitudes and beliefs on urinary incontinence: a scoping review protocol

Simran Panesar, Saima Rajabali, Megan Kennedy, Adrian Wagg

INTRODUCTION: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition among older adults with adverse consequences to health and well-being. Shame, stigma and cultural perspectives can prevent treatment-seeking behaviour. Although there is an abundance of studies in the health research literature that explore the …

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Evidence-based Interventions for Youth With Concurrent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: A Scoping Review: Interventions fondées sur des données probantes pour les jeunes atteints de troubles concomitants de santé mentale et liés à l’usage de substances psychoactives : une étude de la portée

Tyler Marshall, Matthew Reeson, Alexandra Loverock, Ariana E. Lewis et autres

BackgroundMental health and substance use disorders typically onset during youth and commonly co-occur. Integrated treatment of two or more co-existing mental health and substance use disorders (i.e., concurrent disorders) is increasingly prevalent in real-world clinical settings. However, the depth of the evidence …

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