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Damien Contandriopoulos
Damien Contandriopoulos
Professor
Victoria

Public Documents 4
Fake kindness, Caring and Symbolic Violence
Damien Contandriopoulos

Damien Contandriopoulos

and 2 more

May 25, 2023
AbstractThe article starts by offering a definition of fake kindness focused on the dissociation between the behavioural components of kindness and the intent to sincerely pay some heed to the needs of others. Using the sociological theory of Pierre Bourdieu this definition is then used to articulate how fake kindness can be conceptualized as a specific form of symbolic violence. Such a view allows explaining how and why the prevalence and effectiveness of fake kindness vary according to microsociological norms and values.
Pre-Post Analysis of the Impact of British Columbia Nurse Practitioner Primary Care C...
Damien Contandriopoulos

Damien Contandriopoulos

and 3 more

February 21, 2023
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of a primary care nurse-practitioner-led clinic model piloted in British Columbia (Canada) on patients' health and care experience. Design: The study relies on a quasi-experimental longitudinal design based on a pre-and-post survey of patients receiving care in NP-Led clinics. The pre-rostering survey (T0) was focused on patients' health status and care experiences preceding being rostered to the NP clinic. One year later, patients were asked to complete a similar survey (T1) focused on the care experiences with the NP clinic. Setting: To solve recurring problems related to poor primary care accessibility, British Columbia opened four pilot NP-led clinics in 2020. Each clinic has the equivalent of approximately six full-time NPs, four other clinicians plus support staff. Clinics are located in four cities ranging from core urban to peri rural. Participants: Recruitment was conducted by the clinic's clerical staff or by their care provider. A total of 437 usable T0 surveys and 254 matched and usable T1 surveys were collected.
A Realist Review of the Home care Literature and its Blind Spots
Damien Contandriopoulos
Kelli Stajduhar

Damien Contandriopoulos

and 5 more

July 18, 2021
Rationale, aims and objectives: There is a large body of literature from all over the world that describes, analyzes, or evaluates home care models and interventions. The present article aims to identify the practical lessons that can be gained from a systematic examination of that literature. Method: We conducted a three-step sequential search process from which 113 documents were selected. That corpus was then narratively analyzed according to a realist review approach. Results: A first level of observation is that there are multiple blind spots in the existing literature on home care. The definition and delimitation of what constitutes home care services is generally under-discussed. In the same way, the composition of the basket of care provided and its fit with the need of recipients is under-addressed. Finally, the literature relies heavily on RCTs whose practical contribution to decisions or policy is disputable.At a second level, our analysis suggests that three mechanisms (system integration, case management and relational continuity) are core characteristics of home care models effectiveness. Conclusion: We conclude by providing advice for creating effective home care system change through rational and participatory design and evaluation alongside public dialogue about the purpose and future of home care.
The year public health lost its soul
Damien Contandriopoulos

Damien Contandriopoulos

September 24, 2021
The COVID pandemic was an acute test of public health capacities worldwide. Many will hail the successes obtained and stress the importance of the discipline. On the contrary, this commentary defends the idea that the COVID pandemic response forced public health to enter in a Faustian bargain with governments and realpolitik that threaten the very core of the discipline’s principles.

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