Amanda Ward
Biographic Data
| ID | 4273450 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Amanda Ward |
| GIVEN NAMES | Amanda |
| FAMILY NAME | Ward |
| SIGNATURE | WARD A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of British Columbia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3777-9703 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Examining Cultural Comfort and Knowledge in Undergraduate Nursing Students After the Implementation of an Online Educational Animation on Providing Care for Muslim Patients
Introduction: With rapidly growing members of the Islamic faith, health care providers should expect to care for Muslim patients regardless of their chosen specialty. The quality of care provided hinges on their knowledge and understanding of Islam. This study aimed to analyze the influence of an educational animation on undergraduate nursing students’ cultural comfort and knowledge concerning the health care needs of Muslims. Methods: An educati…
Hospitalization for mental health related ambulatory care sensitive conditions
This study suggests that despite reduced rates of hospitalization for mental-health related Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions over time for First Nations, gaps in mental health care still exist. We argue greater investments in primary mental health care are needed to support First Nations health. However, these efforts should place equal importance on prevention and the social determinants of health
Access to Medical and Supportive Care for Rural and Remote Cancer Survivors in Northern British Columbia
BACKGROUND: Rural cancer survivors (RCS) potentially have unique medical and supportive care experiences when they return to their communities posttreatment because of the availability and accessibility of health services. However, there is a limited understanding of cancer survivorship in rural communities. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe RCS experiences accessing medical and supportive care postcancer treatment. METHODS: Inter…
Handbook of Social Psychology
Masculinities, diet and senior Punjabi Sikh immigrant men
The high rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease among Punjabi Sikh (PS) men are often linked to diet. Although some high fat and sugar foods in both traditional and Western foods negatively influence these illnesses, little is known about what underpins PS immigrant men's dietary practices. This article details the connections between masculinities and diet to reveal how varying gendered ideals can inform and influence the practices of seni…
Masculinities, diet and senior Punjabi Sikh immigrant men
The high rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease among Punjabi Sikh (PS) men are often linked to diet. Although some high fat and sugar foods in both traditional and Western foods negatively influence these illnesses, little is known about what underpins PS immigrant men's dietary practices. This article details the connections between masculinities and diet to reveal how varying gendered ideals can inform and influence the practices of seni…
Masculinities, diet and senior Punjabi Sikh immigrant men
The high rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease among Punjabi Sikh (PS) men are often linked to diet. Although some high fat and sugar foods in both traditional and Western foods negatively influence these illnesses, little is known about what underpins PS immigrant men's dietary practices. This article details the connections between masculinities and diet to reveal how varying gendered ideals can inform and influence the practices of seni…
Handbook of Social Psychology
Access to Medical and Supportive Care for Rural and Remote Cancer Survivors in Northern British Columbia
BACKGROUND: Rural cancer survivors (RCS) potentially have unique medical and supportive care experiences when they return to their communities posttreatment because of the availability and accessibility of health services. However, there is a limited understanding of cancer survivorship in rural communities. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe RCS experiences accessing medical and supportive care postcancer treatment. METHODS: Inter…
Hospitalization for mental health related ambulatory care sensitive conditions
This study suggests that despite reduced rates of hospitalization for mental-health related Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions over time for First Nations, gaps in mental health care still exist. We argue greater investments in primary mental health care are needed to support First Nations health. However, these efforts should place equal importance on prevention and the social determinants of health
Examining Cultural Comfort and Knowledge in Undergraduate Nursing Students After the Implementation of an Online Educational Animation on Providing Care for Muslim Patients
Introduction: With rapidly growing members of the Islamic faith, health care providers should expect to care for Muslim patients regardless of their chosen specialty. The quality of care provided hinges on their knowledge and understanding of Islam. This study aimed to analyze the influence of an educational animation on undergraduate nursing students’ cultural comfort and knowledge concerning the health care needs of Muslims. Methods: An educati…
Medicine (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Health care (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Population (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works)