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Jennifer Skelly

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Associate Professor (Part-Time)NursingMcMaster University

Research

Research areas, by share of publications

Research areas are derived from OpenAlex topics of their publications.

23 publications.

01

Pelvic floor morphometry: a predictor of success of pelvic floor muscle training for women with stress and mixed urinary incontinence

Dumoulin C, Tang A, Pontbriand-Drolet S, Madill SJ, Morin M

International Urogynecology Journal201710 citations
DOI: 10.1007/s00192-016-3254-7
02

Development and Validation of the Role Profile of the Nurse Continence Specialist

Paterson J, Ostaszkiewicz J, Suyasa IGPD, Skelly J, Bellefeuille L

Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing201619 citations
DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000286
03

The role of nursing best practice champions in diffusing practice guidelines: a mixed methods study1)

Cox K, Ploeg J, Skelly J, Rowan M, Edwards N, Davies B, Grinspun D, Bajnok I, Downey A

20111 citations
DOI: 10.1007/s12468-011-0017-9
04

The Role of Nursing Best Practice Champions in Diffusing Practice Guidelines: A Mixed Methods Study

Ploeg J, Skelly J, Rowan M, Edwards N, Davies B, Grinspun D, Bajnok I, Downey A

Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing2010113 citations
DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-6787.2010.00202.x
05

A behavioural weight-loss programme reduced urinary incontinence more than an education programme in overweight and obese women

Skelly J

Evidence-based nursing20091 citationsFirst author
DOI: 10.1136/ebn.12.4.110
06

Automatic stop orders reduced duration of indwelling urinary catheterisation in hospital

Skelly J

Evidence-based nursing20081 citationsFirst author
DOI: 10.1136/ebn.11.4.119PMID: W2058504323
07

Implementing nursing best practice guidelines: Impact on patient referrals

Edwards N, Davies B, Ploeg J, Virani T, Skelly J

BMC Nursing200720 citationsSenior authorOpen Access
DOI: 10.1186/1472-6955-6-4PMID: W2044061893
08

A multifaceted intervention reduced antimicrobial prescriptions for suspected urinary tract infections in nursing home residents

Skelly J

Evidence-based nursing2006First author
DOI: 10.1136/ebn.9.2.59
09

Urinary incontinence: common problem among women over 45.

Swanson JG, Kaczorowski J, Skelly J, Finkelstein M

Canadian Family Physician200542 citations
10

Evaluating best practice guidelines.

Edwards N, Davies B, Ploeg J, Dobbins M, Skelly J, Griffin P, Ralphs-Thibodeau S

Canadian Nurse200516 citations

Courses taught

11

  • Scholarly Paper

    NURSING 714 · last taught 2019

    Graduate

  • Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in Health Research

    NURSING 715 · last taught 2019

    Graduate

  • Nursing Concepts in Continence Care

    HTHSCI 3BE4 · last taught 2026

    Undergraduate

  • Nursing Concepts in Continence Care Placement

    HTHSCI 3BF3 · last taught 2026

    Undergraduate

  • Advanced Nursing Concepts in Continence Care

    HTHSCI 3BG3 · last taught 2026

    Undergraduate

  • Advanced Concepts in Continence Care

    NRS 102 · last taught 2023

    Undergraduate

  • Concepts in Continence Care Clinical Placement

    NRS 103 · last taught 2023

    Undergraduate

  • Nursing Concepts in Continence Care

    HTHSCI 3BE4S · last taught 2022

    Undergraduate

  • Nursing Concepts in Continence Care

    NRS 101 · last taught 2022

    Undergraduate

  • Nursing Concepts in Continence Care

    HTHSCI 3BE4B · last taught 2021

    Undergraduate

Frequent collaborators

4
Jennifer SkellyJenny PloegGordon GuyattIrene TurpieMaureen Dobbins
Co-authors at McMaster University. Thicker lines mean more shared papers.Explore the network

Jenny Ploeg

Nursing

4 shared papers, latest 2011

Irene Turpie

Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 1989

Gordon Guyatt

Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact

1 shared papers, latest 1992

Maureen Dobbins

Nursing

1 shared papers, latest 2005

Researchers with similar interests

Laura Nguyen

Surgery

Pelvic floor disorders treatments, Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

Ola Malabarey

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pelvic floor disorders treatments

Sinead Dufour

Rehabilitation Science

Pelvic floor disorders treatments

Melissa Northwood

Nursing

Pelvic floor disorders treatments

Cheryl Lea Main

Pathology & Molecular Medicine

Urinary Tract Infections Management

Daniela Leto

Pathology & Molecular Medicine

Urinary Tract Infections Management

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Pelvic floor disorders treatments Dear Professor Skelly, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Pelvic floor morphometry: a predictor of success of pelvic floor muscle training for women with stress and mixed urinary incontinence" (2017), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]
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