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This community health nursing project explored factors that contribute to malnutrition in the senior population served by Centretown Community Health Centre. The project included the development of appropriate resources to target malnutrition and identified a suitable screening tool to be used during primary care nursing home visits.
“Empowering Care: Bridging Knowledge for Carefor Support Workers” is a project that partners with Carefor, which is Eastern Ontario’s largest not-for-profit home care and community support services registered charity. Carefor offers holistic home care and community support services, as well as working in collaboration with Innercity Health to serve the unhoused adult community in Ottawa. The focus for this project was to develop tailored educational modules that address key gaps in knowledge and skill for community client care workers. The modules focus on the topics of diabetes management, ostomy care, catheter care, Naloxone and medication administration and wound care. The overall goal of these educational modules is to enhance safety and knowledge to improve the quality of care provided to Carefor’s underhoused clients.”
“Taboo Topics Tuesday: Enhancing Community Understanding of Disability” is a student-led podcast that includes four episodes aimed at addressing the often overlooked and uncomfortable issues surrounding disability and accessibility. The podcast explores and sparks conversations on taboo topics, challenging societal misconceptions, and promoting awareness through honest conversations. By delving into the complexities of disability, the series seeks to amplify voices often marginalized in mainstream discourse, fostering a more inclusive environment for all. Each episode features personal stories and practical solutions to help listeners better understand the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and the importance of creating accessible and equitable spaces. Through candid discussions on difficult and sometimes controversial subjects, “Taboo Topics Tuesday” encourages critical thinking, empathy, and meaningful dialogue to break down barriers and promote lasting change within communities. This project is partnered with BuildABLE: a nurse-led accessible renovations company. In addition to completing accessible renovations for people living with disabilities, BuildABLE is also heavily involved in advocacy initiatives and working towards creating more inclusive communities. Taboo Topics Tuesday will be freely shared on a YouTube channel and through BuildABLE’s social networks.
This project aimed to create tools for women facing mental health challenges to support their well-being. A booklet and shower hanger were designed to address common women’s health concerns. The shower hanger includes simple self-breast exam instructions, while the booklet offers information on contraception, menstrual tracking, menopause, and screening tests. These resources help the Assertive Community Treatment Team foster a safe space for clients to discuss their health and raise concerns.
In collaboration with Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Center (PQCHC), we aimed to address Adverse Childhood Experiences and their impact on children’s development. Our project emerged from the recognition of a knowledge gap in the community about ACEs. Consequently, we focused on the specific programs offered by PQCHC that empowered parents with effective strategies and resources. Our goal was to promote these programs so families could access support and reduce the effects of ACEs.