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Experiences in a multi-sport parasport program: the female adolescent perspective
(2020-07-01)
This phenomenological study utilized semi-structured interviewing to understand the experiences of adolescent females (N=3) in a multi-sport parasport program. The results of this study revealed several aspects of the ...
A cross-sectional analysis of student fruit and vegetable consumption at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
(2020-02-01)
Access to nutritious food is imperative for maintaining overall health. Fruits and vegetables are foods that are nutrient rich, and consumption of these foods is related to positive health outcomes. The purpose of this ...
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 ...
Evidence-based claims adjudication: a technology-based learning tool for automobile insurance claims adjusters
(2020-03-01)
My thesis aimed to 1) develop an evidence-based claims adjudication framework for automobile insurance claims adjusters; 2) develop a technology-based learning (TBL) tool to train Aviva Canada claims adjusters about ...
Examining the experiences of parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder around aquatic environments
(2020-12-01)
Through transcendental phenomenological qualitative research we investigated the experiences of parents and caregivers of children with ASD when accessing water environments. Semi-structured individual interviews were used ...
The effectiveness of the Foodbot Factory serious game on increasing nutrition knowledge in children
(2021-02-12)
Background: The interactive nature of serious games (i.e., video games designed for educational purposes) enable deeper learning and facilitate behavior change; however, there is limited data on their impact on child ...
The associations between physical activity, sedentary behaviour and anxiety in post-secondary students
(2020-11-01)
Introduction: The prevalence of anxiety is high in post-secondary students and most do not meet recommended physical activity levels. It is hypothesized that low levels of physical activity may be associated with anxiety ...
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 ...