Dr. Els Duff, NP, BScN, MEd, PhD

A Structural Equation Model of Empowerment Factors Affecting Nurse Practitioners Competence

Published by Nurse Education in Practice

June 21, 2019

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1471595317308909?via%3Dihub

Chronic low back pain: Evidence-Informed management considerations for nurse practitioners

by Dupuis, M. & Duff, E.

Published by The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

July 19, 2019

URL: https://www.npjournal.org/article/S1555-4155(19)30012-1/fulltext

Beyond Brief Intervention: Pharmacologic Management of Alcohol Use Disorder

by Pearson, C. & Duff, E.

Published by The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

July 5, 2019

URL: https://www.npjournal.org/article/S1555-4155(19)30216-8/fulltext

A survey of nurse practitioner controlled drugs and substances prescribing in three Canadian provinces

by O'Rourke, T., Kirk, J., Duff, E., & Golonka, R.

Published by Journal of Clinical Nursing

September 3, 2019

URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jocn.15008

Relating the Nursing Paradigm to Practice: A Teaching Strategy

Published by The International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship

April 17, 2013

Nursing science is a topic students and faculty view with skepticism. The interchangeable terms and the need to understand the contextual nature of nursing philosophy lead to feelings of anxiety and confusion. Students question the relevance of learning nursing science in relation to practice. The analogy of a building is used to explain how nursing philosophy relates to practice. The analogy of interrelated concepts may help students gain an understanding of nursing science, which is essential to further knowledge development in nursing.

URL: https://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ijnes.2011.8.issue-1/ijnes.2011.8.1.2076/ijnes.2011.8.1.2076.xml

Ovarian Cancer: How to ensure early diagnosis when screening is not recommended

Published by The Nurse Practitioner.

May 15, 2015

Ovarian cancer is the most fatal of all gynecological malignancies and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women. Vague symptoms often lead to late diagnosis and poor prognosis. Fortunately, identification of risk factors can help nurse practitioners (NPs) ensure close attention of at-risk patients.

Online Virtual Simulation and Diagnostic Reasoning

Published by The Journal of Nursing Simulation.

May 15, 2016

•Online virtual simulation is comparable to traditional simulation methods. •Students reported that virtual patients were more realistic than standard actor patients. •Students reported increased engagement with learning.

URL: http://www.nursingsimulation.org/article/S1876-1399(16)30017-2/abstract

Mindfulness: An effective prescription for depression and anxiety

Published by The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

May 15, 2016

•Anxiety and depression are frequent complaints in primary care. •Meditation or mindfulness strategies may help decrease health care costs and improve health outcomes for anxiety and depression. •In addition to Buddhist philosophy, the 2 main secular interventions of Western mindfulness are mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. •Mindfulness can be cultivated through a variety of practices, including meditation, body recognition, and yoga. •Nurse practitioners must ensure patient suitability before the initiation of mindfulness-based intervention.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.02.009

Differentiating the Symptom of Dysphonia

Published by Differentiating the Symptom of Dysphonia

May 15, 2016

•Thirty percent of the adult population experience dysphonia, impacting quality of life. •Dysphonia etiology can range from benign to serious. •Dysphonia as a symptom of disease is frequently ignored. •No standardized screening tests exist. •Potential causes of dysphonia are identified. •Nurse practitioner practice interventions and plans of care are recommended.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.04.025

Bariatric Surgery: Comprehensive Strategies for Management in Primary Care

Published by The Journal for Nurse Practitioners,

May 16, 2014

•Role of primary care nurse practitioner in the management of the patient before and after bariatric weight-loss surgery. •Review of the obesity epidemic, weight-loss surgery options, and possible postoperative complications to be aware of in primary care. •Review of the medical and psychological components of weight-loss surgery. •Strategies in primary care to prevent long-term weight regain after bariatric surgery.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2014.07.035

Bimanual Examinations in Asymptomatic Well Women: Interpreting Current Practice Guidelines

Published by The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

May 15, 2014

•Bimanual examinations are not an effective screening tool in asymptomatic well women. •The bimanual exam is not recommended for cancer screening, sexually transmitted infection testing, or prior to initiation of contraception. •Clinicians continue to perform the bimanual exam despite evidence-based rationale as to its futility. •The greatest harm generated by pelvic exams is the detection of false-positive pathology.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2014.06.009

Adolescent Concussions

Published by The Nurse Practitioner

February 10, 2013

Abstract: Increased awareness of adolescent sport concussions has led to legislation requiring a medical professional's permission to return to play. These patient-specific and evidence-based recommendations for nurse practitioners will ensure safe return to play decisions.

URL: http://journals.lww.com/tnpj/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2013&issue=02000&article=00005&type=abstract