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Is Yang style Tai Chi a “one size fits all” fall prevention exercise program for older adults?
(2011-08-01)
Falls among Canadian older adults is a growing problem, not only in terms of incident rates and its impacts, but most importantly, the vast scope of preventable morbidity and mortality. A decline in age-related physical ...
The effect of experimental pain on motor training performance and sensorimotor integration
(2012-07-01)
Sensorimotor integration (SMI) is the ability of the central nervous system (CNS) to integrate afferent (incoming) information from different body parts and formulate appropriate motor output to muscles. Effective sensorimotor ...
A study of undergraduate health science students' perceptions, navigational choices, and learning outcomes with IPSims simulative learning environment
(2012-10-01)
Simulated learning environments are becoming a more popular format for the delivery of healthcare education. These environments include but are not limited to simulated online learning environments, serious games, task ...
A framework for quality improvement and evaluation of a clinical decision support system in NICU environment in cross-cultural settings.
(2013-11-01)
The primary purpose of this quality improvement research is to design a structured study to improve clinical process and outcomes in healthcare. This thesis presents a framework for quality improvement and evaluation of a ...
Baseline comparability to accelerometry data and changes in standing balance over the course of an athletic season using a postural sway assessment tool
(2016-01-01)
Changes in balance ability can be a sensitive measure of post-concussion changes in brain function. However there is a need to determine the most reliable, valid and practical ways to assess balance abilities (i.e. degree ...
Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration
(2012-07-01)
Altered afferent input resulting from neck joint dysfunction has become a growing area of study. Cervical spine manipulation, specifically in individuals with subclinical neck pain (SNCP); induces neurological changes, ...
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 ...
Educating students about mental illness: ethnic students' perspective of the effectiveness of a web-based educational tool
(2012-04-01)
Rationale: Mental health (MH) issues are increasing on post-secondary campuses particularly with ethnic students. This study aimed to establish the effectiveness of web-based MH education.
Methods: A three-phase design was ...
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 ...