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The perceived barriers to exercise and physical activity for individuals with metastatic cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a qualitative exploration
(2018-12-01)Over the recent years Exercise and Physical Activity (PA) have demonstrated Quality of Life (QoL) benefits for individuals with metastatic cancer. What is less known are the formal barriers that inhibit participation within ... -
The perceived effectiveness of various forms of feedback on the acquisition of technical skills by advanced learners in simulation-based health professions education
(2023-08-01)Simulation-based health professions education is valuable for healthcare professionals to develop technical skills. However, little research has explored the effectiveness of augmented versus intrinsic feedback for advanced ... -
Physical activity levels and modes of physical activity among Canadian adults with obstructive respiratory disease
(2017-07-01)Purpose: To investigate physical activity levels and modes of physical activity among Canadian adults with obstructive respiratory disease. Methods: Data from respondents with self-reported asthma, chronic obstructive ... -
Physiological responses to pedal-assist e-bike use in older adults
(2021-12-01)Pedal-assist electric bicycles (pedelecs) have been found to elicit moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) in younger adults, however, it is unknown if pedelec riding elicits MVPA in older adults or if ... -
Picky eating redefined: exploring the extreme food behaviour and feeding environment challenges in children with autism spectrum disorder.
(2014-07-01)The most recent evidence indicates that 1 out of every 68 children has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2014) emphasizing the importance ... -
A pilot project to evaluate the ‘CATCH My Breath’ vaping prevention curriculum in Canada: Final Report
(Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, 2023-12)Vaping has increased dramatically among youth in Canada. However, there is a lack of evidence for effective school-based prevention approaches targeting vaping, particularly for high school-aged students. The objectives ... -
Pilot study on Nordic pole walking and individuals with cancer: effects on physical function and health-related quality of life
(2017-06-01)Individuals diagnosed with cancer experience a high symptom burden that has a significant impact on their quality of life and an individualized, community-based Nordic pole walking (NPW) program may help to alleviate ... -
A pilot study to explore healthcare professionals’ perception of using a web-based reminiscence therapy to support dementia care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
(2022-05-01)Introduction: Reminiscence therapy (RT) is the most common non-pharmacological treatment for dementia care. The therapy stimulates the senses to evoke memories and may reduce Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia ... -
A pre-post study of patient journey modeling as a change management tool to increase clinician acceptance of EHRs.
(2013-12-01)The purpose of this research was to determine if patient journey process modeling could act as a change management tool to support electronic health record (EHR) adoption, at a tertiary-care mental health centre. This ... -
Prevalence and patterns of alcohol consumption among persons with dementia in Canada
(2018-07-01)Aim: To identify the prevalence of alcohol consumption and its impact on chronic disease, injury and hospital stays in persons with dementia (PWD). Methods: Multivariate analysis was conducted using data collected from a ... -
Prevalence of Unmet Rehabilitation Needs Among Canadians Living With Long-term Conditions or Disabilities During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic
(American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023)Describe the prevalence of unmet rehabilitation needs among a sample of Canadians living with long-term conditions or disabilities during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic -
Primary care physicians' perspectives on the Ontario Drug Benefit Program (ODB).
(2013-07-01)Introduction: The Canada Health Act (CHA) requires provincial/territorial governments to publicly fund prescription drugs when delivered in the hospital. This coverage does not continue once individuals are discharged under ... -
Professors’ views on mental health nursing education in the baccalaureate nursing programs of Ontario: a grounded theory approach
(2011-08-01)According to the Canadian Nurses’ Association (2005), mental health (MH) nursing is currently undervalued in the nursing profession. The Education Committee of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses (CFMHN) (2009) ... -
Program evaluation of the chronic pain self-management workshop in the workplace
(2012-06-01)Chronic pain conditions can be extremely challenging to deal with in the workplace. The implications of these conditions extend far beyond the employees themselves and can create significant organizational impacts. The ... -
Promising practices used by International Medical Graduate Physicians to increase cervical screening in South Asian and Chinese immigrants in the Greater Toronto Area
(2018-12-01)Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, with Pap tests being a widely accessible form of screening throughout Canada. However, participation in cervical cancer screening is historically lower in South Asian ... -
The psychosocial impact of surviving childhood cancer and reassimilating back into society in young adults
(2023-05-01)Approximately 82% of children with childhood cancer survive at least 5 years after their diagnosis. Survivors are faced with a new reality and are faced with having to navigate that reality based on their own perspectives. ... -
Pushing the limits of performance. is it really mind over matter? an investigation into the effects of menthol mouth rinsing and the capacity for fatigue amelioration in trained adolescent male cyclists under heat stress
(2022-08-01)This thesis investigated the effects of menthol (MEN) mouth rinsing (MR) on performance responses in trained adolescent male athletes during a modified variable power cycle test (M-VCT). Participants (n=11) cycled for ... -
A qualitative exploration of the experience of a single mindfulness session with informal caregivers
(2018-11-01)Introduction: The purpose of the pilot study was to explore informal caregivers’ experience who have completed a short, single mindfulness session. There is evidence to support mindfulness as a non-invasive method for ... -
A qualitative study of parental perceptions, beliefs, and experiences when making decision regarding physical activity for children with asthma
(2017-07-01)This thesis presents the findings of a qualitative, phenomenological study of the lived experiences of parents of children with asthma when making decisions regarding physical activity. The perceptions and beliefs of parents ... -
Quilting stories and embracing culture: an arts-informed narrative inquiry exploring the experiences of an older Chinese Canadian immigrant with depression
(2016-07-01)Chinese immigrants tend to underutilize mental health services. Cultural and linguistic barriers may discourage Chinese immigrants from accessing these services. Yet, a paucity of qualitative research that explores the ...