Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical clowns: A significant contribution to medical care
A first study of its kind by Tel Aviv University researchers examined the "secret magic" of medical clowns
Jan 11, 2023
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Qualitative Health Research
Qualitative Health Research (QHR) is a peer-reviewed monthly journal that provides an international, interdisciplinary forum to enhance health care and further the development and understanding of qualitative research in health-care settings. QHR is an invaluable resource for researchers and academics, administrators and others in the health and social service professions, and graduates who seek examples of qualitative methods.
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Website
- http://qhr.sagepub.com/
- Impact factor
- 2.188 (2011)
Psychology & Psychiatry
Breaking up is hard to do—but many men find healthy ways to cope
The popular stereotype that men don't want support during a breakup, separation or divorce is simply not true, according to a new paper by researchers at the UBC school of nursing.
Jul 14, 2022
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Health
Compassion in health care reduces health inequality for 2SLGBTQ+ people
Compassion is more than being nice and can be viewed in many different ways. Philosophers, religious leaders and scientists from different parts of the world have all discussed the meanings of compassion within their own ...
Jun 24, 2022
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Health
Examining everyday nursing ethics through touch and technology
When Gillian Lemermeyer decided at age 17 to become a nurse, she was following in her mother's footsteps, so she expected her mom to be thrilled when she told her the news.
May 13, 2022
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Health
Recognizing the value of work as key to understanding low-wage Latinx workers' occupational health
The COVID-19 pandemic has cruelly illustrated the critical role of work as a social determinant of health. In particular, the value of work for all of us has been underscored in myriad ways, while the risks that marginalized ...
Nov 3, 2020
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Health
Scientists identify benefits, challenges to using film in public health research
The research community is increasingly recognizing video as more than just a medium to disseminate scientific findings after a study's conclusion. A powerful tool, film can engage study participants and become an integral ...
Sep 25, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Research recommends graduated return to work after prostatectomy
New UBC research cautions men recovering from a radical prostatectomy to take it easy when returning to work.
Apr 3, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Research examines living well while dying
A UBC professor has determined that people diagnosed with terminal cancer—who have hope, positivity and family support—are able to live well during the advanced stage of the disease.
Jan 30, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
How runners handle fatigue could help cancer patients, study suggests
Identifying variations in how populations prone to extreme fatigue experience it might hold the key to better management of exhaustion, especially in cancer patients, according to research out of the University of Alberta.
Jan 15, 2019
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Health
Including Indigenous youth helps guide better sport and recreation opportunities
Incorporating Indigenous cultures, traditions and connections to the land is one of four key recommendations policy makers and program planners should consider when developing sport and recreation opportunities for Indigenous ...
Aug 8, 2018
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