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Acute cardiopulmonary responses to different intensities of exercise in healthy older adults
(2019-12-01)The overall purpose of this thesis was to study the acute cardiopulmonary responses to different intensities of exercise in healthy older adults. Thirty healthy older males and females (69.6 ǂ 6.2 yrs.; males n = 15) ... -
The acute response to high intensity interval exercise in adults with exercise induced bronchoconstriction
(2016-05-01)INTRODUCTION: Exercise induced bronchoconstriction (EIBC) occurs as a result of airway cooling and drying in adults with airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR). Continuous exercise leads to a significant decline in lung function; ... -
The acute response to sprint interval exercise and moderate intensity continuous exercise in adults with and without airway hyperresponsiveness
(2017-07-01)Introduction: Sprint interval exercise (SIE) has been proposed as a time efficient way to improve physical activity levels; however, SIE has not been studied in adults with airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR). Methods: Eight ... -
Alteration in neck neuromuscular responses and upper limb proprioception in response to neck muscle fatigue
(2014-07-01)Neck and upper limb disorders constitute two of the most frequent musculoskeletal problems that place a huge burden on the healthcare system. Neck muscles have a very high density of muscle sensory input to the central ... -
Alterations in neck muscle performance and proprioception with fatique, altered posture and recurrent neck pain
(2011-07-01)Altered neuromuscular processing and motor output as both a risk and perpetuating factor for chronic neck pain is a relative new area of study. The cervical flexion relaxation response (FRR) is a reproducible and reliable ... -
Annual incidence of traumatic brain injury among Ontario adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities and 30-day readmissions
(2019-07-01)This thesis examines Ontario adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), to identify traumatic brain injury (TBI) incidence and the impact of TBI history on 30-day readmissions. Objectives: ... -
Antipsychotic prescribing as a treatment of dementia in British Columbia: physician-level characteristics associated with receiving potentially inappropriate prescriptions
(2023-04-01)Antipsychotic prescribing has increased. One attribute of this is off-label prescribing of antipsychotics to people with dementia to treat behavioural and psychological symptoms, which is not supported by evidence-informed ... -
Approaches to accountability in city of Toronto long-term care homes
(2018-12-01)Within the context of healthcare accountability are concepts such as quality and safety of care, resource allocation and the notion of value for money. When understanding accountability, questions such as who is accountable ... -
Approaches to accountability in the medical laboratory sector in Ontario.
(2013-10-01)Purpose: Greater accountability within the Ontario medical laboratory sector is a high priority and desirable. This sector provides approximately 80% of the objective data for diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. The goal ... -
Assessing neurophysiological and behavioural outcomes of the proximal upper limb muscles in response to novel motor skill acquisition
(2017-08-01)A single session of motor training with the distal upper limb muscles leads to changes in brain and spinal cord processing. However, the neuroplastic response of the proximal upper limb muscles to novel motor training has ... -
The association between sleep quality and anxiety among postsecondary students
(2022-05-01)Introduction: Poor sleep quality has been associated with anxiety in postsecondary students. However, high-quality epidemiological evidence about this association is lacking. Purpose: To determine whether poor sleep quality ... -
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 ...