Research
This page provides green open access to Dr. Suzanne Fredericks’ publications.
The manuscripts are grouped into six categories that are based on themes related to Dr. Fredericks’ program of research (designing and evaluating interventions to support patients undergoing invasive surgical procedures).
Fredericks, S. & Barton, L. (2021). Alternatives to hospital based congenital heart disease transition programs: A discursive presentation. Journal of Informatics Nursing.
Fredericks, S., Paglia, S., Lamaj, P. (2021). Scoping review of cardiac transition programs: use of blogs as an alternative. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 25 (1), https://www.himss.org/resources/scoping-review-cardiac-congenital-transition-programs-use-blogs-alternative (external link)
Lamaj, P., Fredericks, S., Au Duong, (2020). Designing and implementing an online social media intervention: A discursive case study presentation from the perspective of a novice research assistant. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics, 4, 14. http://cjni.net/journal/?p=6348 (external link)
Fredericks, S., Lapum, J. L., & Gorospe, F. (2018). Examining the characteristics of health-related gaming interventions among congenital heart disease patients: A scoping review. On-Line Journal of Nursing Informatics, 22(1). https://search.proquest.com/openview/c713cf748e30092b1f1d0c1a2b37d9c7/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=2034896 (external link)
Hodnett, E., & Fredericks, S. (2003). Support during pregnancy for women at increased risk of low birth weight babies: A discussion. Birth, 30, 4, pp. 278.
Fredericks, S., Guruge, S., Sidani, S., & Wan, T. (2010). Postoperative patient education: a systematic review. Clinical Nursing Research, 19(2), 144-164. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3586
Fredericks, S., Beanlands, H., Spalding, K., & Da Silva, M. (2010). Effects of the characteristics of teaching on the outcomes of heart failure patient education interventions: a systematic review. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 9(1), 30-37. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3601 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S. (2009). Timing for delivering individualized patient education intervention to coronary artery bypass graft patients: An RCT. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 8(2), 144-150. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3600 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S., Wynne, R., Martorella, R., Onyeozirila, M., Willis, S., Kwaku, F., Moon, S., Sanders, J. (2020). An international focus on cardiac surgery nursing: international visiting teams. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing.
Fredericks, S., Wynne, R., Martorella, G., Ramage, N. Sawyer, C., Aniello, A., Sanders, J. (2020). An international focus on cardiac surgery nursing: Student perspectives. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/bjca.2020.0045 (external link)
Sanders, J., Wynne, R., Martorella, G. Fredericks, S. (2020). An international focus on cardiac surgery nursing: Patient experience. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2020.0010
Fredericks, S. (2020). Cardiovascular disease and coronavirus: The devastating impact of two pandemics occurring simultaneously. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing.
Sanders, J., Wynne, R., Martorella, G. Fredericks, S. (2020). An international focus on cardiac surgery nursing: Clinical academic careers. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2020.0010 (external link)
Fredericks, S., Martorella, G., Wynne, R., Sanders, J. (2020). An international focus on cardiac surgery nursing: Advanced practice in cardio-thoracic nursing. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing.
Sanders, J., Wynne, R., Martorella, G. Fredericks, S. (2020). An international focus on cardiac surgery nursing: An introduction. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2020.0009 (external link)
These articles discuss/present strategies and/or considerations for designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions within the clinical setting.
Fredericks, S., Sidani, S., Fox, M., Miranda, J. (September 2019). Strategies for balancing internal and external validity in evaluations of interventions. Nurse Researcher. doi: 10.7748/nr.2019.e1646 (external link)
Fredericks, S. (December 18, 2017). Creation and dissemination of research in cardiac nursing. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 12, 12. pp. 578-579
Fredericks, S., Lapum, J., Policelli, J. (October 2017). An alternative to RCTs in the case of sample heterogeneity? British Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 12, 11, pp. 532-537.
Fredericks, S., Lapum, J., Policelli, J. (2016). Considerations for the design of online gaming interventions for the frail elderly: A short communication. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics, 11, 3, pp. 1-5. http://cjni.net/journal/?p=4919 (external link)
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Fredericks, S. & Yau, T. (2017). Clinical effectiveness of individual patient education in heart surgery patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 65, 44-53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.11.001 (external link)
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Fredericks, S., Lapum, J., Hui, G. (2015). Applying Patient Centered Care to the Design and Implementation of Cardiovascular Surgical Interventions: Implications for Practice. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 10, 4, 170-174. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3590 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S., Lapum, J., & Hui, G. (2015). Examining the Effect of Patient-Centered Care on Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review. British Journal of Nursing. 24, 7, 394-400. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3591 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S. & Martorella, G. (2013). Delivering a patient education intervention using both the internet and telephone: A discursive presentation. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics. (Featured Article), 7, 3/4. Available online at: http://cjni.net/journal/?p=2538 (external link) . http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3592 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S., Martorella, G. & Catallo, C. (2015). Using knowledge translation as a framework for the design of a research protocol. International Journal of Nursing Practice. Volume 21 (Suppl. 2), 157–163. doi:10.1111/ijn.12338 (external link) http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3593 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S., Martorella, G., Swart, B., & Newman, E. (in press, Oct – Dec 2013). Designing a cardiovascular surgical web-based patient education intervention: A discussion paper. Journal of Nursing Science, vol. 31, no. 4. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3594 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S. (2011). Canadian Journal of Coaching in the cardiovascular surgical population. Cardiovascular Nursing, 21, 3, 30-33. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3589 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S. (April 2012). Nursing informatics and coaching based interventions: A protocol for delivery. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics. (Featured Article), 6, 4. Available online at: http://tinyurl.com/7k47ktj (external link) http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3602 (opens in new window)
The articles in this section present a discussion of recovery following invasive procedures and address complications, the recovery experience, and facilitators and barriers that influence rate of recovery.
Lapum, J., Fredericks, S., Bailey, B., Yau, T., Graham, J., & Marelli, A. (2018). Historical investigation of medical treatment for adult congenital heart disease: A Canadian Perspective. Congenital Heart Disease.1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/chd.12716 (external link)
Fredericks, S., Lapum, J., Graham, J., Patel, J., Yau, T., Bailey, B., & Marelli, A. (2019). Continuity of care for adults living in the community who have been diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Primary Health Care, 30(3).doi: 10.7748/phc.2019.e1486 (external link)
Martorella, G., Boitor, M, Berube, M, Fredericks, S., Le May, S., Gelinas, C. (2017). Tailored web-based interventions for pain: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 19, 11, 1-17. http://www.jmir.org/2017/11/e385/ (external link)
Miranda, J., Fredericks, S., Fox, M., Sidani, S. (October 2017). Sleep and Cardiovascular Effects of Behavioural Therapies for Insomnia. British Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 12, 10, pp. 240-247
Fredericks, S. & Lapum, J. (2017). Examining the theoretical basis of quality of life interventions in the congenital heart disease population: A discussion paper. Primary Health Care. 27, 10, 30-33. doi: 10.7748/phc.2017.e1317 (external link) .
Fredericks, S. (2017). Scoping Review: Online Gaming Interventions for Patients With Congenital Heart Disease. Case Studies. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA%3A5568
Fredericks, S., Sidani, S., Miranda, J., & Fox, M. (2016). Examining Cardiovascular Symptoms in Adults with Chronic Insomnia. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 11(9), 430-436. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA%3A5566
Schwind, J. K., Fredericks, S., Metersky, K., & Porzuczek, V. G. (2015). What can be learned from patient stories about living with the chronicity of heart illness? A narrative inquiry. Contemporary Nurse, 1-14. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA%3A5562
Fredericks, S. (2015). A multidisciplinary collaborative web site for cardiovascular surgery. Computers Informatics Nursing, 33(7), 273-277. DOI: 10.1097/CIN.0000000000000167 (external link) . http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA%3A5567
Fredericks, S. & Bechtold, A. (2013). Challenges associated with delivering education to patients after heart surgery. Japan Journal of Nursing Science. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1742-7924 (external link) . doi: 10.1111/jjns.12022 http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3595 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S., & DaSilva, M. (2010). An examination of the postdischarge recovery experience of patients who have had heart surgery. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare of Chronic Illness, 2(4), 281-291. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3596 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S. & Yau, T. (2014). Preparing for a randomized controlled trial: Strategies to optimize the design of a cardiovascular surgical patient education intervention. Applied Nursing Research. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2013.11.009 (external link) http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3597 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S. & Yau, T. (2013). Relationship between post-operative patient education and hospital readmission: A preliminary examination. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, vol. 51, no. 4, 228-234. Available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/14635240.2013.818299 (external link) http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3598 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S. & Yau, T. (2013). Educational intervention reduces complications and re-hospitalizations after heart surgery. Western Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 35, no. 10, 1251-1265. DOI: 10.1177/0193945913490081 http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3599 (opens in new window)
The articles in this section are intended to be used as a tool for mentoring health science students, research trainees, and academics.
Borregaard, B., Massouh, A., Hendriks, J., Jones, I., Lee, G., Manthou, N., Ross, C., Fredericks, S., Sanders, J. (accepted August 18, 2021). The X-factors of PhD supervision: ACNAP top-10 tips on choosing a PhD supervisor. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.
Zanchetta, M., Fredericks, S., Santa Mina, E., Schwind, J., Sidani, S., Miranda, J., Silva Santos, W., Bookey-Bassett, S., Ehtesham, N., Ziegler, E., Fernandes, JP., Lee, K., Bailey, A., Espin, S., Rose, D., Lee, C. (2020). Sustaining undergraduate nursing students’ research education. Revista Escola de Enfermagem Anna Nery.V.25, ISSUE 3. https://www.scielo.br/j/ean/a/SqX7cLZXS4xWSKgSFZMxMQp/?lang=pt (external link)
Fredericks, S., Lamaj, P., Au Duong, J. (May 2020). Using social media to network, converse, and build community within graduate nursing education: Non-experimental study. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics. https://www.himss.org/resources/using-social-media-network-converse-and-build-community-within-graduate-nursing-education (external link)
Beanlands, H., McCay, E., Fredericks, S., Newman, K., Rose, D., Santa Mina, E., Schindel Martin, L. Schwind, J., Sidani, S., Aiello, A., & Wang, A (2020). Exploring Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Experiences of Engaging With a Dialectical Behavior Therapy-Skills Group Intervention: Findings of a Thematic Analysis. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, DOI: 10.1177/0844562119896487 (external link) .
Fredericks, S. (2020). Using student engagement initiatives to invigorate a graduate program: A case presentation. Student Engagement in Higher Education Journal. 3, 1, 190-197. https://sehej.raise-network.com/raise/article/view/1006/757 (external link)
Schwind, J. K., Beanlands, H., McCay, E., Schindel Martin, L., Wang, A., Fredericks, S., Newman, K., Santa Mina, E., Aiello, A., & Rose, D. (2019). A river journey: Metaphoric reflection on a study exploring Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – Skills Group with senior nursing students. Reflective Practice Journal, 20(4), 469-482. doi: 10.1080/14623943.2019.1638245
Beanlands, H., McCay, E., Sidani, S., Newman, K., Schwind, J., Aiello, A. Fredericks, S., Wang, A., Rose, D., Santa Mina, E., Schindel Martin, L. (2019). Decreasing stress and supporting emotional well-being among senior nursing students: A pilot test of an evidence-based intervention. Nurse Education Today. 76. 222-227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2019.02.009 (external link) .
Fredericks, S., Au Duong, J., Lamaj, P. (2018). Using social media to network, converse, and build community within graduate nursing education. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics. 13, 3. http://cjni.net/journal/?p=5864 (external link) .
Fredericks, S. (2016). Exploring the synergistic relationship between research and teaching. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 11(9), 444-445. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA%3A5570
Hodnett, E., & Fredericks, S. (2005). Support during pregnancy for women at increased risk of low birth weight babies. Cochrane Systematic Review Database, 2, pp. 1-39. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3603 (opens in new window)
Bechtold, A. & Fredericks, S. (2014). Key concepts in patient-centered care. American Nurse Today. Volume 9 · Issue 7: 35-36. (PDF file) http://www.americannursetoday.com/assets/0/434/436/440/11662/11664/11676/11720/7ba8fd15-971f-4ced-8f20-bdef86a49b79.pdf (external link) http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3604 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S., & DaSilva, M. (2007). A Canadian perception of the nursing practice, research, and theoretical implications associated with Autologous cell transplantation. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22, 5, pp. 375-379. (Focus Article: Used for Continuing education credit). http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3605 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S., Ibrahim, S., & Puri, R. (2009). Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery patient education: A systematic review. Progress in Cardiovascular Nursing, 24, 4, 162-168. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1751-7117.2009.00055.x/pdf (external link) http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3607 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S., Lapum, J., Schwind, J., Beanlands, H., Romaniuk, D., McCay, E. (2012). Discussion of patient centered care in health organizations. Quality Management in Healthcare, 21, 3, 1-8. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3609 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S., Martorella, G. & Catallo, C. (2014). A systematic review of web-based educational interventions. Clinical Nursing Research. 1-23. DOI: 10.1177/1054773814522829 http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3613 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S., Schwind, J., Aksenchuk, K. (Winter 2012). Information access and systematic reviews: A discussion. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics, 7, 1. Available online at: http://cjni.net/journal/?p=1966 (external link) . http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3614 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S. (February, 2014). Surviving the World of Academia: A brief commentary on strategies for success. American Nurse Today. Vol. 9 No. 2. http://www.americannursetoday.com/Article.aspx?id=11226&fid=11176#comments (external link) http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3616 (opens in new window)
Fredericks, S. (April, 2014). Nurses and their ongoing engagement in nursing research: A brief commentary. Journal of Nursing and Care. Vol. 3 No. 2. http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2167-1168.1000155. http://digital.library.ryerson.ca/islandora/object/RULA:3615 (opens in new window)
The Nursing Knowledge Network is an international community for knowledge-sharing. This network provides opportunities for learning and innovation, translation of knowledge and local adaptation, as well as support and mentorship at a global level. The various outcomes associated with this network are listed below.
Zanchetta, M. S., Medeiros, M., Munari, D. B., Gouveia, M. T. O. Albarracin, D. G. E., Aguilera-Serrano, C., Santos, W. S., Metersky, K., Fredericks, S., Costa. E., & He, S. Z. (2022). Levantamento de recursos para a criação de uma Rede de Conhecimentos em Enfermagem - Relatório-Síntese. Toronto Metropolitan University. Report. https://doi.org/10.32920/19914544.v2
Zanchetta, M. S., Medeiros, M., Munari, D. B., Gouveia, M. T. O. Albarracin, D. G. E., Aguilera-Serrano, C., Santos, W. S., Metersky, K., Fredericks, S., Costa. E., & He, S. Z. (2022). Sondeo de los recursos para la creación de una Red de Conocimientos en Enfermería - Informe resumido. Toronto Metropolitan University. Report. https://doi.org/10.32920/19914679.v2
Zanchetta, M. S., Medeiros, M., Munari, D. B., Gouveia, M. T. O. Albarracin, D. G. E., Aguilera-Serrano, C., Santos, W. S., Metersky, K., Fredericks, S., Costa. E., & He, S. Z. (2022). Environmental scan of resources for the creation of a Nursing Knowledge Network - Summary Report. Toronto Metropolitan University. Report. https://doi.org/10.32920/19908994.v2