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Frequency and predictors of tonsil surgery
(2018-01-01)
This thesis assesses the frequency of tonsil surgery and examines its predictors. Tonsil surgery is a common procedure which carries both advantages and disadvantages. The study begins with a systematic literature review ...
A whole new world: the experiences of adolescents with beta-thalassemia major as they transition to adult care
(2018-04-01)
Beta-thalassemia Major (b-TM) is a chronic medical condition. Effective illness management requires adherence to arduous medical treatment to ensure a life free of life-threatening complications. This qualitative study ...
Changes in corticomotor plasticity induced by cardiovascular exercise and strength training in sedentary young adults
(2014-08-01)
Recent studies have further elucidated the properties of cardiovascular and strength training-induced changes in motor cortex (M1) plasticity (i.e. the strengthening and reorganization of neural connections). However, the ...
Investigating the effectiveness of infant feeding school-based education on the breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes of adolescent female students
(2018-01-01)
Objective: To design and pilot test a school-based educational breastfeeding intervention on the
breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes and future infant feeding intentions of secondary school
adolescent females.
Design: A ...
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 ...
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 ...
Investigating the effectiveness of a fundamental motor skill intervention of 4 year old children with autism spectrum disorder
(2014-04-01)
Young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience significant delays in
their fundamental motor skills (FMS) yet, FMS are virtually ignored in the intervention
literature as traditional therapies focus on the ...
Students’ perception of the online self-assessment support tools/information on depressive related disorders.
(2014-09-01)
Background: Mental health issues are prevalent among students; research has found that
university students experience significantly higher levels of psychological distress than
the general population. However, research on ...
Cultural competence in health care: exploring the experiences of Muslim women within the Ontario healthcare system.
(2014-07-01)
This exploratory study examines the influences of cultural and religious practices
of Muslim women within health care settings. Twelve Muslim women, ranging between
the ages of 19 to 57, were interviewed. They all participated ...
Evaluating the impact of "Consent and capacity: everyday decision-making in long-term care" on staff critical thinking disposition.
(2014-09-01)
The ability to think critically is valuable in all aspects of life, but staff critical thinking (CT) is particularly valuable in the challenging long-term care (LTC) setting where there are numerous, complex factors at ...