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The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of using non-clinical interventions for mental health recovery in a natural disaster context. The mental health interventions investigated were those that offered an alternative or complementary…

First responders (FRs) face a variety of hazards and trauma on any given day. Regular exposure to these traumatic events such as fatal accidents, burn victims, drug overdoses, suicides, murder etc. can take a toll on an individual’s well-being and…

The purpose of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) is to locate and rescue lost, trapped, and/or injured fire fighters at an emergency scene. The main research goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of current Rapid Intervention Team…

Reviews domestic violence prevention and reduction initiatives in British Columbia (BC), from 2000-2010, and more recently. The review was undertaken to support the work of the Violence Reduction Circle, a collaborative group of researchers, policy…

The outcomes of this paper are recommendations for future directions for combining the fire prevention services on the North Shore. It also includes perspective of the importance of change management techniques, strategic planning, and the role of…

Current knowledge about mass gathering health (MGH) fails to adequately inform the understanding of mass gatherings (MGs) because of a relative lack of theory development and adequate conceptual analysis. This report describes the development of a…

The goal of this study was to explore current practices that help support and enhance Indigenous students’ experiences in post-secondary education. Through the use of Indigenous ways of knowing and storytelling, those supporting students at IAHLA…

A framework for describing four dimensions of paramedic practice: Practitioners, Practice Setting, Care and Patient Disposition. The framework emerged from a qualitative study conducted to identify potential research directions and opportunities to…

Data from around the world would suggest that attention to safety during work-related driving should be a priority as traffic accidents are the leading cause of work-related injury, death and absence from work in many countries. This study examines…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most common childhood disorders. Diagnosed youth typically have a decreased ability to focus and an increased level of activity. Typically, this leads to diminished social development in youth.…

This research explored the possible links between injuries to police officers, their equipment, and technology (on personnel duty belts and in police vehicles), and musculoskeletal injuries and motor vehicle accidents. The researchers aimed to…