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Experience of oncology nurses and cancer survivors during cancer treatment transition from oncology teams to primary care providers teams
(2020-07-01)
Cancer care for cancer survivors in treatment transition is fragmented. This phenomenological study explored experience of oncology nurses and cancer survivors in treatment transition.
Patient and nurse participants were ...
Changes in cannabis consumption behaviors in relation to policy and public health developments and respiratory health of emerging adults in Canada
(2021-07-01)
Cannabis use appears to be more common among emerging adults (EA) compared to other age groups in Canada. Substance use or misuse peaks during emerging adulthood and may be influenced by political and public health deviations. ...
An integrated big data framework utilizing stream computing to support real-time clinical decision-making in the field of space medicine
(2020-08-01)
Space exploration continues to be one of greatest endeavours of humankind. As manned space exploration extends to deep space, destinations such as the Moon and Mars, technological improvements and scientific advancements ...
Case management for community-dwelling seniors living with frailty: perspectives of case managers
(2020-12-01)
Frailty is a growing health concern in Canada’s aging population. Community-dwelling seniors living with frailty are at an increased risk of adverse health and wellness outcomes. Case management has emerged as a promising ...
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 ...
The effect of hand dominance on manual arm strength
(2021-11-01)
In the design of manual work tasks, considering task demands in the context of human strength capability has been vital to assessing workplace musculoskeletal injury risk. This is particularly true for the upper extremities, ...
Bridging the digital divide: examining the use and access to e-health based technologies by millennials and older adults in Ontario, Canada
(2020-06-01)
The digital divide is the gap between demographics and regions that have access to information communication technologies and those who do not. The older adult generation may not be familiar with e-Health usage, compared ...
Healthcare providers perspectives of cognitive rehabilitation in the Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)
(2020-02-01)
Aim: Explore healthcare practitioners’ capacity within the Central East LHIN to implement cognitive rehabilitation programs to those with dementia.
Methods: This study is designed as a multi-stage qualitative interpretive ...
A cross-sectional survey on the effects of temperature and humidity on health outcomes in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: a pilot study
(2021-05-01)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a progressive respiratory disorder, is the third leading cause of death globally. Temperature and humidity weather extremes influence the respiratory system. A cross-sectional ...
Investigating the effectiveness of an exercise intervention on sleep behaviour and problem behaviour in children ages 6-10 with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2020-08-01)
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience problematic sleep behaviour and demonstrate low levels of participation in physical activity (PA) and exercise. There is a bidirectional relationship between ...