Jelena Atanackovic
Biographic Data
| ID | 6471554 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jelena Atanackovic |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jelena |
| FAMILY NAME | Atanackovic |
| SIGNATURE | ATANACKOVIC J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Ottawa |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6324-1958 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Reforming Licensure Pathways for Internationally Educated Nurses in Canada
Background Amid longstanding nursing shortages, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, provincial, and territorial governments across Canada prioritized the recruitment of internationally educated nurses (IENs). As a result, nursing regulators were strongly encouraged to implement a range of policy shifts to reduce licensure barriers. The nature and scope of these reforms have varied across jurisdictions. Objective To identify and compare…
Influence of the pandemic on the mental health of professional workers
Interventions to address the mental health consequences of the pandemic, including their unique gendered and professional dimensions, should consider the intersecting influences and differences revealed through our analysis. In addition to being gender sensitive, interventions need to take into account the unique circumstances of each profession to better respond to the mental health needs of all genders within each professional group
If you build it they may not come
Background: The importance of maintaining positive mental health in the workplace is a priority for many organizations worldwide. How mental health challenges are addressed continues to evolve as awareness and stigma are brought to the forefront. Effective support needs to consider innovative strategies that promote mental well-being across the system, organization, team, and individual levels. Approach: The creation of mental health toolkits is …
Work & life stress experienced by professional workers during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted work and home life exacerbating pre-existing stressors and introducing new ones. These impacts were notably gendered. In this paper, we explore the different work and home life related stressors of professional workers specifically as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic through the gender-based analysis of two pan Canadian surveys: The Canadian Community Health Survey (2019, 2020, 2021) and the Healthy Professional Wo…
Even if you build it, they may not come
It is critical to ground toolkits in the experiential evidence of workplace mental health as is linking these to evidence-informed interventions that correspond to workplace concerns. Organizational readiness to adopt and adapt resources and implement changes is a key consideration. Ultimately, user engagement is what brought these toolkits to life
A Gendered Analysis of Work, Stress and Mental Health, Among Professional and Non-Professional Workers
This study examines the differences in mental health experiences of workers in professional and non-professional roles, with a particular focus on the influence of gender. We examine: i) the perceived mental health of a subset of professional workers including accounting, academia, dentistry, medicine, nursing, and teaching, chosen because they represent different gender composition and sectors; and ii) work stress and work absences. Statistical …
We want to be seen as partners, not vultures of the world
According to UNESCO, the number of international students worldwide will reach 7 million by 2020. This pilot study examined the Canadian stakeholders’ perspectives on migration and integration of international students enrolled in health professions’ studies in Canada. Qualitative interviews with representatives of migration, education, and health sector communities revealed that international students are a desirable group of immigrants, but the…
The Employment and Recruitment of Immigrant Care Workers in Canada
This paper examines the employment and recruitment of immigrant care workers in the older adult care sector in Canada, based on data from interviews with 77 workers and 24 employers in care settings, as well as from 149 online employer surveys conducted in 2007–08. We find that workers enter this sector largely through social networks. Although recruitment agencies do not play a critical role in the employment and recruitment of immigrant workers…
Canada’s Live-In Caregiver Program
The Employment and Recruitment of Immigrant Care Workers in Canada
This paper examines the employment and recruitment of immigrant care workers in the older adult care sector in Canada, based on data from interviews with 77 workers and 24 employers in care settings, as well as from 149 online employer surveys conducted in 2007–08. We find that workers enter this sector largely through social networks. Although recruitment agencies do not play a critical role in the employment and recruitment of immigrant workers…
Canada’s Live-In Caregiver Program
We want to be seen as partners, not vultures of the world
According to UNESCO, the number of international students worldwide will reach 7 million by 2020. This pilot study examined the Canadian stakeholders’ perspectives on migration and integration of international students enrolled in health professions’ studies in Canada. Qualitative interviews with representatives of migration, education, and health sector communities revealed that international students are a desirable group of immigrants, but the…
Canada’s Live-In Caregiver Program
The Employment and Recruitment of Immigrant Care Workers in Canada
This paper examines the employment and recruitment of immigrant care workers in the older adult care sector in Canada, based on data from interviews with 77 workers and 24 employers in care settings, as well as from 149 online employer surveys conducted in 2007–08. We find that workers enter this sector largely through social networks. Although recruitment agencies do not play a critical role in the employment and recruitment of immigrant workers…
We want to be seen as partners, not vultures of the world
According to UNESCO, the number of international students worldwide will reach 7 million by 2020. This pilot study examined the Canadian stakeholders’ perspectives on migration and integration of international students enrolled in health professions’ studies in Canada. Qualitative interviews with representatives of migration, education, and health sector communities revealed that international students are a desirable group of immigrants, but the…
A Gendered Analysis of Work, Stress and Mental Health, Among Professional and Non-Professional Workers
This study examines the differences in mental health experiences of workers in professional and non-professional roles, with a particular focus on the influence of gender. We examine: i) the perceived mental health of a subset of professional workers including accounting, academia, dentistry, medicine, nursing, and teaching, chosen because they represent different gender composition and sectors; and ii) work stress and work absences. Statistical …
Work & life stress experienced by professional workers during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted work and home life exacerbating pre-existing stressors and introducing new ones. These impacts were notably gendered. In this paper, we explore the different work and home life related stressors of professional workers specifically as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic through the gender-based analysis of two pan Canadian surveys: The Canadian Community Health Survey (2019, 2020, 2021) and the Healthy Professional Wo…
Even if you build it, they may not come
It is critical to ground toolkits in the experiential evidence of workplace mental health as is linking these to evidence-informed interventions that correspond to workplace concerns. Organizational readiness to adopt and adapt resources and implement changes is a key consideration. Ultimately, user engagement is what brought these toolkits to life
Influence of the pandemic on the mental health of professional workers
Interventions to address the mental health consequences of the pandemic, including their unique gendered and professional dimensions, should consider the intersecting influences and differences revealed through our analysis. In addition to being gender sensitive, interventions need to take into account the unique circumstances of each profession to better respond to the mental health needs of all genders within each professional group
If you build it they may not come
Background: The importance of maintaining positive mental health in the workplace is a priority for many organizations worldwide. How mental health challenges are addressed continues to evolve as awareness and stigma are brought to the forefront. Effective support needs to consider innovative strategies that promote mental well-being across the system, organization, team, and individual levels. Approach: The creation of mental health toolkits is …
Reforming Licensure Pathways for Internationally Educated Nurses in Canada
Background Amid longstanding nursing shortages, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, provincial, and territorial governments across Canada prioritized the recruitment of internationally educated nurses (IENs). As a result, nursing regulators were strongly encouraged to implement a range of policy shifts to reduce licensure barriers. The nature and scope of these reforms have varied across jurisdictions. Objective To identify and compare…
Medicine (6 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Workplace Health and Well-being (4 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Employment and Welfare Studies (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Global Health Workforce Issues (3 works)