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Multicultural health care : a quality improvement guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16573
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Eli Lilly and Company. Indianapolis, IN: Eli Lilly and Company , 2007.
Audience
Professional
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Cultural diversity in health and illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18452
Spector, Rachel E. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall , 2009. 7th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Spector, Rachel E
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Publisher
Pearson Prentice Hall
Publication Date
2009
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Competency
Health Status
Delivery of Health Care
Attitude to Health - ethnology
Ethnic Groups
United States
ISBN
9780135035894
0135035899
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20067
Akenhead, Gary. Barrie, ON: Mahon Productions , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 D173 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.
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Alternate Title
Dance with cancer : five gay men confront prostate cancer
Author
Akenhead, Gary
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Barrie, ON
Publisher
Mahon Productions
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
46 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Social Support
Autobiography
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WJ752 D173 2009
Website Notes
Videos (5) may be viewed at the Canadian Cancer Society channel
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Completing the circle : healing words about end of life spoken to Aboriginal families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16296
Hampton, Mary. Regina, SK: Luther College, University of Regina , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Hampton, Mary
Place of Publication
Regina, SK
Publisher
Luther College, University of Regina
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
53 minutes
Subjects
First Nations
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Terminal Care
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Family
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
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CanMEDS assessment tool handbook : an introductory guide to assessment methods for the CanMEDS competencies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20425
[Ottawa, ON]: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 18 C223 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Editor
Bandiera, Glen
Sherbino, Jonathan
Frank, Jason R
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
vii, 99 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Clinical Competence
Education, Medical
Competency-Based Education - methods
Professional Competence - standards
Handbooks
ISBN
9780973915860
0973915862
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 18 C223 2006
Website Notes
URL links to related resources
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Clinical handbook of mindfulness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18467
New York, NY: Springer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Introduction: Where new and old paths to dealing with suffering meet; Part 1: Theory, conceptualization, and phenomenology; Mindfulness : what is it? Where did it come from?; Mindfulness and meditation; The Neurobiology of mindfulness; Toward a phenomenology of mindfulness : subjective experience …
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Editor
Didonna, Fabrizio
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2008
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Awareness
Attention
Mental disorders - therapy
Psychotherapy - methods
Meditation
Mind-Body Therapies
Abstract
Introduction: Where new and old paths to dealing with suffering meet
Part 1: Theory, conceptualization, and phenomenology
Mindfulness : what is it? Where did it come from?
Mindfulness and meditation
The Neurobiology of mindfulness
Toward a phenomenology of mindfulness : subjective experience and emotional correlates
Part 2: Clinical applications
Mindfulness and psychopathology : problem formulation
Emotional memory, mindfulness and compassion
The Use of metaphor to establish acceptance and mindfulness
Mindfulness and feelings of emptiness
Assessment of mindfulness
Part 3: Mindfulness-based interventions for specific disorders
Mindfulness and anxiety disorders : developing a wise relationship with the inner experience of fear
Mindfulness and obsessive-compulsive cisorder : developing a way to trust and validate one?s internal experience
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression and suicidality
Mindfulness and borderline personality disorder
Mindfulness-based approaches to eating disorders
Paradise lost : mindfulness and addictive behavior
Mindfulness for trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder
Mindful awareness and ADHD
Mindfulness and psychosis
Mindfulness-based stress reduction for chronic pain management
Mindfulness-based interventions in oncology
Part 4: Mindfulness-based interventions for specific settings and populations
Mindfulness-based intervention in an individual clinical setting : what difference mindfulness makes behind closed doors
Mindfulness with children : working with difficult emotions
Mindfulness-based elder dare : communicating mindfulness to frail elders and their caregivers
Mindfulness-based interventions in an inpatient setting
Training professionals in mindfulness : the heart of teaching
Appendix A: Mindfulness practice.
ISBN
9780387095929 (alk. paper)
9780387095936 (e-ISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Caregivers' guide for bone marrow / stem cell transplant : practical perspectives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19696
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link. Southfield, MI: National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink) , 2007. revised ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH380 C271 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
Editor
Jacobs, Myra
Edition
revised ed.
Place of Publication
Southfield, MI
Publisher
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link (nbmtLink)
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
59 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Stem Cell Transplantation
Caregivers
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WH380 C271 2007
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Meeting psychosocial needs of women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14748
Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Research Council (U.S.), National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2004.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.)
National Research Council (U.S.)
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)
Editor
Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth
Herdman, Roger
Holland, Jimmie C
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
x, 278 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Counseling - methods
Psychotherapy - methods
Social Support
Survivors - psychology
ISBN
0309091292 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Meeting psychosocial needs of women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13306
Institute of Medicine (U.S.), National Research Council (U.S.), National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , c2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 M496 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.)
National Research Council (U.S.)
National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.)
Editor
Hewitt, Maria Elizabeth
Herdman, Roger
Holland, Jimmie C
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
x, 278 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Counseling - methods
Psychotherapy - methods
Social Support
Survivors - psychology
ISBN
0309091292 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP870 M496 2004
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WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18224
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.
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Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Editor
Zeeb, Hajo
Shannoun, Ferid
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Radon - adverse effects
Air Pollutants, Radioactive
Air Pollution, Indoor
Carcinogens, Environmental
Radiation, Ionizing
Lung Neoplasms
Environmental Exposure
Abstract
Introduction
Health effects of radon
Radon measurements
Radon prevention and mitigation
Cost-effectiveness of radon control
Radon risk communication
National radon programmes.
ISBN
9789241547673
9241547677
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
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Knowledge translation : introduction to models, strategies, and measures

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21407
Sudsawad, Pimjai. Austin, TX: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research , 2007.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Sudsawad, Pimjai
Place of Publication
Austin, TX
Publisher
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Knowledge Management
Health Services Research
Delivery of Health Care
Public Health
Communication
Research
Organizational Case Studies
Translational Research - methods
Diffusion of Innovation
Social Marketing
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Knowledge to action : a knowledge translation casebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20030
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institutes of Health Research , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W84 C212k 2008
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Corporate Author
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
iv, 42, 42, iv p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Knowledge Management
Health Services Research
Delivery of Health Care
Public Health
Communication
Research
Organizational Case Studies
Translational Research - methods
Diffusion of Innovation
Social Marketing
Canada
ISBN
9780662064282
Language
English
French
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Call Number
W84 C212k 2008
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Surgical palliative care : a resident's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21113
Chicago, IL: American College of Surgeons , 2009.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Dunn, Geoffrey P
Martensen, Robert
Weissman, David
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
American College of Surgeons
Publication Date
2009
Subjects
Palliative Care - methods
Surgical Procedures, Operative - methods
Pain
Education, Medical, Graduate
Physician-Patient Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Patient safety and quality : an evidence-based handbook for nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16421
United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WY100 P298h 2008
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
v.1: Patient safety and quality; Evidence-based practice; Patient-centered care; v.2: Working conditions : work environment; Critical opportunities for patient safety and quality; v.3: Tools for improvement
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Corporate Author
United States. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Editor
Hughes, Ronda G
Place of Publication
Rockville, MD
Publisher
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
3v.
Series
AHRQ publication no. 08-0043
Subjects
Patient Care - standards
Patient Care - nursing
Nursing
Safety Management - standards
Health Facilities - organization & administration
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Medical Errors - prevention & control
Patient-Centered Care
Quality of Health Care
Occupational Health
Patient Care Management
Evidence-Based Medicine
Abstract
v.1: Patient safety and quality
Evidence-based practice
Patient-centered care
v.2: Working conditions : work environment
Critical opportunities for patient safety and quality
v.3: Tools for improvement
ISBN
978587633539 (v.1)
978587633546 (v.2)
978587633553 (v.3)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WY100 P298h 2008
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Caregiver's guide : a handbook about end of life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14061
[Ottawa, ON]: Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem | Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C271 2004
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
"A Caregiver's Guide present family caregivers the medical and nursing information they will need in clear, easily understood language. This will help them to understand the journey upon which their loved ones have embarked, to become effective, informed members of the palliative care team and to p…
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Alternate Title
Handbook about end-of-life care
Caregivers guide
Editor
Macmillan, Karen
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
x, 174 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers
Palliative Care
Hospices
Abstract
"A Caregiver's Guide present family caregivers the medical and nursing information they will need in clear, easily understood language. This will help them to understand the journey upon which their loved ones have embarked, to become effective, informed members of the palliative care team and to provide essential physical, spiritual and emotional support. Sharing this journey with a loved one can be demanding but it is also one of the greatest gifts friends and families can share." - Cover
ISBN
0968670016
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WB310 C271 2004
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Handbook on clinical practice guidelines

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16210
Canadian Medical Association, Davis, Dave, Goldman, Joanne, Palda, Valerie A. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Medical Association , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX153 H236 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Author
Canadian Medical Association
Davis, Dave
Goldman, Joanne
Palda, Valerie A
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Medical Association
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
vi, 34 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Physician's Practice Patterns
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Writing
Canada
ISBN
9781894391283
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX153 H236 2007
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Common sense guide to improving palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16628
Lynn, Joanne. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2007.
Audience
Professional
An orientation; Basics of quality improvement; Advance care planning; Preventing, assessing, and treating pain; Assuring comfort; Caring for caregivers; Continuity and transfers; Chronic care: heart and lung failure; Nursing home quality: pressure ulcers; Improving care for people with advanced dem…
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Author
Lynn, Joanne
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2007
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Palliative Care - organization & administration
Terminal Care - organization & administration
Quality Assurance, Health Care - methods
United States
Abstract
An orientation
Basics of quality improvement
Advance care planning
Preventing, assessing, and treating pain
Assuring comfort
Caring for caregivers
Continuity and transfers
Chronic care: heart and lung failure
Nursing home quality: pressure ulcers
Improving care for people with advanced dementia and their families
Improving intensive care units
Building a palliative care program
Hospice program quality
End-of-life care, spiritual support, and bereavement
Beyond quality improvement: policy improvement
ISBN
9780195310412
0195310411
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Quantitative methods for health research : a practical interactive guide to epidemiology and statistics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18458
Bruce, Nigel, Pope, Daniel, Stanistreet, Debbi. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons , 2008.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Bruce, Nigel
Pope, Daniel
Stanistreet, Debbi
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
2008
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Epidemiologic Methods
Biometry - methods
Biomedical Research - methods
ISBN
9780470022757
0470022752
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of self care support networks in health and social care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15510
York, UK: University of York, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination , 2006.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Woolacott, Nerys
Place of Publication
York, UK
Publisher
University of York, Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
Community Networks
Social Support
Self-Help Groups
ISBN
1900640414
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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When someone you love has advanced cancer : support for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15949
U.S. National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute (NCI) , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
56. p : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
NIH publication 05-5727
Subjects
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Attitude to Death
Family
Terminal Care
Social Support
Self Care
Communication
Adaptation, Psychological
Planning Techniques
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 U58w 2005
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