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Implementing a multi-sport skills camp for girls ages 8-11 with autism spectrum disorder
(2015-04-01)
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) display delayed fundamental motor skills (FMS) in comparison to their peers with typical development. Girls with ASD, typically display even less adequate FMS than boys with ...
Effects of altered sensory input from the neck on cerebellar function, body schema and sensorimotor integration
(2015-06-01)
Neck muscles have a high density of muscle spindle afferents and their input is critical for formulating the perception of head position relative to the body. Chronic alterations in afferent input from the neck may be ...
A case study for evaluating nursing and health sciences student satisfaction with e-learning
(2015-01-01)
An increased demand for e-learning in nursing and health sciences education is emerging and not enough is known about factors determining nursing student satisfaction with e-learning, therefore studies clarifying how to ...
Is multimodal care effective for the management of patients with soft tissue injuries of the shoulder? A systematic review of the literature
(2015-06-01)
Shoulder injuries are common and cause significant pain and disability. Individuals who consult clinicians for shoulder pain are typically treated with multimodal care. However, little is known about the effectiveness of ...
Nintendo Wii versus resistance training to improve upper-limb function in children ages 7 to 12 with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy: a home-based pilot study
(2015-07-01)
This pilot, home-based study compared a Nintendo Wii intervention to a single-joint upper-limb resistance training of a similar intensity, in n=6 children ages of 7 to 12 with spastic hemiplegic CP with respect to upper ...
Patient involvement in interprofessional collaboration, a catalyst to the delivery of patient-centered care at community-based mental health settings
(2015-02-01)
Rationale: The purpose of this study was to examine the patient-lived experience and their role with interprofessional teams.
Methods: This case study used a mixed method approach that was focused on the views of patients ...
Is measuring best? Evaluating report derived body mass index in Special Olympics participants
(2015-04-01)
To determine the proportion of overweight/obesity, studies save time and money by using reported height and weight for the calculation of body mass index (BMI). However, no studies have reported the validity of self and ...
Patient’s experience with home hemodialysis: a qualitative study
(2015-03-01)
As the number of chronic kidney disease patients increases so does the need for a renal replacement therapy (RRT). Increasing patient age, medical complexity, and a shortage of organs for transplantation are contributing ...
Health service utilization among demented individuals with or without mood disorders in Canada
(2015-01-01)
Aim: To assess how comorbid mood disorders were associated with health service utilization of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias in a Canadian household population.
Methods: The study utilized a ...
A comparison of male versus female University of Ontario Institute of Technology students who use electronic or digital devices and technologies with a video display terminal and associated negative health outcomes experienced
(2015-08-14)
Aims and Significance:
Electronic and digital device and technologies use with Video Display Terminals (VDTs) has increased exponentially. There are negative health effects associated with their use. This study compares ...