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An in-depth analysis of the workforce characteristics of registered dietitians in Ontario
(2011-08-01)
The purpose of this study was to examine workforce characteristics of RDs in Ontario from 2003-2009. Descriptive statistics were used to determine: (1) What does the profession of dietetics look like? (2) What are the ...
Exploring experiences of mental health in second generation South Asian Canadians
(2017-08-01)
Although many studies have focused on the conceptualization of mental health, the literature only sparsely describes this phenomenon within the South Asian Canadian immigrant population. Furthermore, despite experiencing ...
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 ...
Experiences and satisfaction with methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) health services: views from a small Ontario city
(2011-04-01)
Addiction to opiates is a complex public health issue affecting thousands of Canadians. Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) is considered the gold standard in Canada, and the world, for treating opiate dependence. In the ...
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 ...
Breast cancer incidence and stage at diagnosis in Ontarians with and without intellectual disabilities
(2017-06-01)
This thesis examines breast cancer incidence and stage at diagnosis in Ontarians with and without intellectual disabilities. The objectives were 1) To describe and compare the incidence of breast cancer in women with and ...
The effects of a visco-elastic polymer glove on hand-arm vibration, muscle activity, and comfort during simulated power tool use
(2017-07-01)
Prolonged exposure to hand-transmitted vibration (HTV) as a result of power tools can lead to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). The effectiveness of anti-vibration (AV) gloves for the reduction of hand arm vibration ...
Registered practical nurses’ (in post RPN-BScN education) experiences of nurse-to- nurse conflict in the workplace
(2017-08-01)
This research examined the experiences of nurse-to-nurse conflict of RPNs enrolled in a post RPN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This study also explored how these experiences shaped their decision to return to ...
Investigating the effectiveness of posture coaching and feedback during patient handling activities in a student nursing population
(2017-04-01)
The daily routine of nurses and other caregivers is physically demanding and in turn, the profession is at a high risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries and/or disorders (MSDs). This thesis has two sections. The purpose ...
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 ...