Browsing Master Theses & Projects by Title
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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 ... -
Audiovisual multisensory integration in young adults with and without a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(2018-08-01)Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with behavioural and neurophysiological characteristics. Several cortical structures that are altered in ADHD are involved in the process of ... -
Automated partial premature infant pain profile scoring using big data analytics
(2017-04-01)Lack of valid and reliable pain assessment in the neonatal population has become a significant challenge in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Current practice in the NICU involves the meticulous, time-consuming and ... -
Automated sleep-wake cycling detection in neonates from cerebral function monitor signals.
(2014-12-01)This thesis presents a link between a clinical need involving the analysis of high frequency physiological data and the informatics and technology designed to automate these specific clinical rules. An algorithmic design ... -
Barriers to patient enrolment in oncology clinical trials at a Canadian regional cancer centre: a mixed methods study
(2022-12-01)Background: Randomized controlled trials are required to assess the safety and efficacy of new cancer medications in humans for marketing approval. Thereby, efforts to inform strategies to improve low enrolment rates are ... -
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 ... -
Before and during COVID-19: parent experiences, perceptions, and preferences regarding community-based physical activity
(2021-08-01)Participation in community-based recreational physical activity can provide health benefits for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). This descriptive thematic study aimed to explore and ... -
Behavioural and neurophysiological measures of haptic feedback during a drilling simulation
(2019-08-01)Virtual environments (VEs) and computer-generated simulations are becoming more prevalent as tools for education, rehabilitation, and training purposes. As technology enhances the quality and quantity of human-machine ... -
Biomechanical and physiological demands associated with laptop and smartphone use in both a subclinical neck pain and healthy student population
(2016-09-01)The purpose of this thesis was to determine if flexed head and neck postures during long duration mobile device use will increase discomfort in two groups (healthy and neck pain – NP), or if a NP group would experience ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Changes in spinal posture, muscle activation, center of pressure and discomfort while standing with different footrest heights during a standardized computer task
(2018-11-01)Standing aids are recommended for individuals who are expected to stand for prolonged periods of time in the workplace to reduce the risk of developing low back pain (LBP). The purpose of this study was to examine how ... -
Characteristics of rapidly manufactured ventilators: a scoping review
(2023-08-01)The mechanical ventilator shortage caused by the Sars-CoV-2 (Covid-19) respiratory virus revealed healthcare systems worldwide were not equipped to handle mass-casualty events. Rapidly manufactured ventilators (RMVs) are ... -
Characterizing the physiological and physical correlates to performance in highly trained artistic swimmers
(2019-08-01)Artistic swimming (AS) is a unique sport which is characterized by prolonged and repeated bouts of apnea, often while performing vigorous movements. AS made its Olympic debut in 1984 and has changed considerably since then. ... -
Community size effects in Canadian National Hockey League draftees: exploring regional variations in community size effects and the influence of population density and proximity to Canadian hockey league teams.
(2017-06-01)Researcher have identified certain population size categories to be more advantageous in developing elite athletes than others (Côté et al., 2006), giving this phenomenon the name “community size effect”. However, ... -
A comparison of male versus female University of Ontario Institute of Technology students who use electronic or digital devices and technologies with a video display terminal and associated negative health outcomes experienced
(2015-08-14)Aims and Significance: Electronic and digital device and technologies use with Video Display Terminals (VDTs) has increased exponentially. There are negative health effects associated with their use. This study compares ...