Building early academic career capacity through mentoring

A strong and resilient academic workforce is essential if we are to adequately prepare future generations of nurses. Currently, there is an international shortage of nursing faculty (McDermid, Peters, Jackson, & Daly, 2012), and these shortages are expected to grow (Reid, Hinderer, Jarosinski, Mister, & Seldomridge, 2013). Research suggest that there are a number of challenges for nurses transitioning from the health sector into academic life (Halcomb et al., 2015; Halcomb, Andrew, Peters, Salamonson, & Jackson, 2010; McDermid, Peters, Daly, & Jackson, 2013). One of these challenges is the need to develop research expertise and become an active researcher (Jackson, 2008b; Jackson, Peters, Andrew, Salamonson, & Halcomb, 2011). Associated with this is the need to form productive collaborations and relationships within and without of the academic environment (Cleary & Hunt, 2010; Horsfall, Cleary, &Hunt, 2011)

Overview of substance use and mental health among the “baby boomers” generation

As the population ages, risk factors commonly shared by chronic degenerative disease can be exacerbated by behaviours and lifestyle choices. There is increasing evidence that those affected by chronic disease (and associated symptoms such as pain), depression and adverse behavioural and lifestyle patterns are at risk of substance misuse. This paper overviews substance use in Baby Boomers, which are defined as people aged between 52–70 years old, and the implications this may have on their mental health and well-being. We provide an overview of the characteristics of the Baby Boomer generation, their health status and what is currently known about their substance use and misuse. A strengthening of older adult mental health outpatient services is recommended to prevent and address substance use among older adults. Further research examining factors that influence substance use among this group could better inform health promotion programs targeting Baby Boomers

Experiences of health professionals caring for people presenting to the emergency department after taking crystal methamphetamine (“ICE”)

Globally, addiction to “ICE” (crystal methamphetamine) is increasing and presents emergency health care services personnel with a number of challenges. This paper reports the first of two major themes arising from a qualitative study investigating health professionals' experiences' managing people presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) after taking “ICE.” The theme “Caring for people who use ‘ICE’ when presenting to EDs” comprises five subthemes. These are: (a) expecting the unexpected: “they're just off their heads”; (b) complexity of care: “underlying trauma and emotional dysregulation”; (c) connecting and relationships: “engaging in a calm and helpful way”; (d) coordinating care and teamwork: “keeping them quiet and away from everybody” and (e) learning and reflection: “we need to rethink our treatment options.” These findings highlight the complexity and resource-intensity associated with providing emergency care to persons affected by ICE, and the need for thoughtful strategies that can further develop the capacity and capability of health professionals to provide optimal care to people using ICE

Couple characteristics.

<p><b>Note:</b> M = Male, F = Female, (+) = HIV positive partner, (−) = HIV negative partner.</p>*<p>These couples were not interviewed as they had separated at the time of conducting interviews.</p

Additional file 1: of Oral medicine acceptance in infants and toddlers: measurement properties of the caregiver-administered Children’s acceptance tool (CareCAT)

CareCAT – tool introduction standard. Standardized instructions used to introduce the tool to the study participants. (DOCX 38 kb

Secondary study outcomes evaluating a combination HIV prevention intervention amongst pregnant and postpartum women in South Africa.

<p>Secondary study outcomes evaluating a combination HIV prevention intervention amongst pregnant and postpartum women in South Africa.</p

Peer supporters' time use.

<p>Peer supporters' time use.</p

Description of project activities with respect to types of input requirements.

<p>Description of project activities with respect to types of input requirements.</p

Factors associated with loss to follow-up amongst pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in a combination HIV prevention intervention in South Africa.

<p>Factors associated with loss to follow-up amongst pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in a combination HIV prevention intervention in South Africa.</p

Baseline characteristics and HIV incidence according to characteristics of pregnant women and their partners in South Africa.

<p>Baseline characteristics and HIV incidence according to characteristics of pregnant women and their partners in South Africa.</p