Journal of Cancer Research and Immuno-Oncology
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MUN faculty of Nursing, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Canada

Biography

Dr. Maddigan’s research interests are interdisciplinary, primarily practice-based and focused on mental health and illness; particularly the quality of life and recovery outcomes for those who suffer from early psychosis. Using mixed methods approaches to better understand the recovery milestones and experiences of individuals and families, Joy’s research goals include fostering a greater understanding of the therapeutic work of psychiatric mental health nurses and the impact of their work on the health of the population.

Publications

• Review Article   
  Do the Canadian Triage Guidelines Identify the Urgency of Oncological Emergencies?
  Author(s): Anas Alsharawneh* and Joy Maddigan
  
  Background: Triage in an emergency department (ED) plays a pivotal role as the volume of ED visitors is unpredictable. All ED patients are triaged to make sure that patients with urgent or life-threatening conditions are seen immediately while others with more stable conditions are safe to wait. Purpose: To examine the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) guidelines to determine if the urgency of oncological emergencies can be prioritized appropriately using the CTAS guidelines. Methods: We used the Complaint Oriented Triage (COT 2012), which is an interactive computerized CTAS tool, to triage select oncological emergencies; superior vena cava syndrome, cardiac tamponade, tumor lysis syndrome, and febrile neutropenia. Results: Patients with cancer have a higher acuity.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2684-1266.20.6.121

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