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View article: Application of Commonly Used Physical Tests in a Virtual Environment in Patients With Concussion to Patients With Various Types and Severities of Acquired Brain Injury: Prospective Cohort Method Comparison Study
Application of Commonly Used Physical Tests in a Virtual Environment in Patients With Concussion to Patients With Various Types and Severities of Acquired Brain Injury: Prospective Cohort Method Comparison Study Open
Background People who sustain a concussion and live in remote areas can experience challenges in accessing specialized assessments. In these cases, virtual approaches to assessment are of value. There is limited information on important ps…
View article: Adaptive Interventions for Enhancing Participation Poststroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Adaptive Interventions for Enhancing Participation Poststroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background. Stroke rehabilitation includes both restorative and adaptive interventions. There are few specific guidelines regarding adaptive interventions. Purpose. To determine the effectiveness of adaptive interventions on participation …
View article: A Good Life with Impairment: Illuminating and Supporting the Experiences of Women Living With Cancer through Community-Based Art Workshops
A Good Life with Impairment: Illuminating and Supporting the Experiences of Women Living With Cancer through Community-Based Art Workshops Open
Dominant biomedical perspectives in health care view impairment as incompatible with living a good life. This leads to care that is often focused on “fixing,” falling short of supporting nuanced experiences of living a good life among peop…
View article: Patient, Family, and Health Professional Perspectives of How Families are Involved in Adult Inpatient Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Patient, Family, and Health Professional Perspectives of How Families are Involved in Adult Inpatient Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Open
Objective: We aimed to answer the following research question: From the perspectives of patients, family members, and health professionals, how are families involved in the rehabilitation of adult patients with Traumatic Brain Injury at an…
View article: Investigation of Study Procedures to Estimate Sensitivity and Reliability of a Virtual Physical Assessment Developed for Workplace Concussions: Method-Comparison Feasibility Study
Investigation of Study Procedures to Estimate Sensitivity and Reliability of a Virtual Physical Assessment Developed for Workplace Concussions: Method-Comparison Feasibility Study Open
Background Remote approaches to workplace concussion assessment have demonstrated value to end users. The feasibility of administering physical concussion assessment measures in a remote context has been minimally explored, and there is li…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators Associated With Remote Concussion Physical Assessments From the Perspectives of Clinicians and People Living With Workplace Concussions: Focus Group Study
Barriers and Facilitators Associated With Remote Concussion Physical Assessments From the Perspectives of Clinicians and People Living With Workplace Concussions: Focus Group Study Open
Background Evaluating the clinical status of concussions using virtual platforms has become increasingly common. While virtual approaches to care are useful, there is limited information regarding the barriers and facilitators associated w…
View article: Clinician-Prioritized Measures to Use in a Remote Concussion Assessment: Delphi Study
Clinician-Prioritized Measures to Use in a Remote Concussion Assessment: Delphi Study Open
Background There is little guidance available, and no uniform assessment battery is used in either in-person or remote evaluations of people who are experiencing persistent physical symptoms post concussion. Selecting the most appropriate …
View article: Investigation of Study Procedures to Estimate Sensitivity and Reliability of a Virtual Physical Assessment Developed for Workplace Concussions: a Feasibility Study (Preprint)
Investigation of Study Procedures to Estimate Sensitivity and Reliability of a Virtual Physical Assessment Developed for Workplace Concussions: a Feasibility Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Virtual approaches to workplace concussion assessment have demonstrated value to end users. The feasibility of administering physical concussion assessment measures in a virtual context has been minimally explored and there is …
View article: Reliability and Sensitivity of a Virtual Assessment Developed for Workplace Concussions: Protocol for a Method-Comparison Study
Reliability and Sensitivity of a Virtual Assessment Developed for Workplace Concussions: Protocol for a Method-Comparison Study Open
Background Workplace mild traumatic brain injuries are frequently associated with persistent symptoms, leading to a reduction in productivity at work or even disability. People who sustain workplace injuries frequently need rehabilitation …
View article: The impact of stroke on employment income: A cohort study using hospital and income tax data in Ontario, Canada
The impact of stroke on employment income: A cohort study using hospital and income tax data in Ontario, Canada Open
Objective To document the impact of stroke on employment income among people employed at the time of stroke. Design Population-based cohort study. Participants People hospitalized for stroke in Ontario, Canada (2010–2014) and people withou…
View article: Reliability and Sensitivity of a Virtual Assessment Developed for Workplace Concussions: Protocol for a Method-Comparison Study (Preprint)
Reliability and Sensitivity of a Virtual Assessment Developed for Workplace Concussions: Protocol for a Method-Comparison Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Workplace mild traumatic brain injuries are frequently associated with persistent symptoms, leading to a reduction in productivity at work or even disability. People who sustain workplace injuries frequently need rehabilitation…
View article: Recommendations Related to Visitor and Movement Restrictions in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes in Ontario during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Residents, Families, and Staff
Recommendations Related to Visitor and Movement Restrictions in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes in Ontario during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Residents, Families, and Staff Open
In Canada, long-term care and retirement home residents have experienced high rates of COVID-19 infection and death. Early efforts to protect residents included restricting all visitors as well as movement inside homes. These restrictions,…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators Associated With Remote Concussion Physical Assessments From the Perspectives of Clinicians and People Living With Workplace Concussions: Focus Group Study (Preprint)
Barriers and Facilitators Associated With Remote Concussion Physical Assessments From the Perspectives of Clinicians and People Living With Workplace Concussions: Focus Group Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Evaluating the clinical status of concussions using virtual platforms has become increasingly common. While virtual approaches to care are useful, there is limited information regarding the barriers and facilitators associated …
View article: ADOPTING A STRENGTH-BASED, PERSON-CENTERED RISK ASSESSMENT CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT TOOL: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
ADOPTING A STRENGTH-BASED, PERSON-CENTERED RISK ASSESSMENT CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT TOOL: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Open
Most older adults want to age in place even if changes in their health results in home safety concerns. A consistent approach to assessing both the physical and psychological risks associated with the decision to remain at home is lacking.…
View article: Stroke rehabilitation adaptive approaches: A theory-focused scoping review
Stroke rehabilitation adaptive approaches: A theory-focused scoping review Open
Our framework is an important advance in understanding and evaluating adaptive approaches to stroke rehabilitation.
View article: Clinician-Prioritized Measures to Use in a Remote Concussion Assessment: Delphi Study (Preprint)
Clinician-Prioritized Measures to Use in a Remote Concussion Assessment: Delphi Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND There is little guidance available, and no uniform assessment battery is used in either in-person or remote evaluations of people who are experiencing persistent physical symptoms post concussion. Selecting the most appropriate…
View article: Student-led occupational performance coaching in a university setting
Student-led occupational performance coaching in a university setting Open
Introduction: University students are at a high risk for mental health difficulties. Occupational performance coaching is an action-oriented and strengths-based approach that can help clients set and accomplish personally valued goals. We …
View article: Shifting the narrative from living at risk to living with risk: Validating and pilot-testing a clinical decision support tool: a mixed methods study
Shifting the narrative from living at risk to living with risk: Validating and pilot-testing a clinical decision support tool: a mixed methods study Open
Background When there are safety concerns, healthcare professionals (HCPs) tend to overprotect older adults and may disregard their wishes to return or remain at home. A paradigm shift is needed for HCPs to move from labelling older adults…
View article: Exemplary post-discharge stroke rehabilitation programs: A multiple case study
Exemplary post-discharge stroke rehabilitation programs: A multiple case study Open
Objective The objective of this study was to identify essential aspects of exemplary post-discharge stroke rehabilitation as perceived by patients, care partners, rehabilitation providers, and administrators. Design We carried out an explo…
View article: Identification of Clinical Measures to Use in a Virtual Concussion Assessment: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study
Identification of Clinical Measures to Use in a Virtual Concussion Assessment: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study Open
Background Workplace concussions can have a significant impact on workers. The impact of concussion symptoms, combined with challenges associated with clinical environments that are loud, bright, and busy, create barriers to conducting eff…
View article: Creating a New Narrative: A theory of how adopted individuals readjust their adoptive identity in parenthood
Creating a New Narrative: A theory of how adopted individuals readjust their adoptive identity in parenthood Open
There is limited research into the experiences of adopted individuals in adulthood despite the fact that adoption is a lifelong process. One key element of adoption is the processing and integration of one’s adoptive identity. This becomes…
View article: The impact of an integrated, interprofessional knowledge translation intervention on access to inpatient rehabilitation for persons with cognitive impairment
The impact of an integrated, interprofessional knowledge translation intervention on access to inpatient rehabilitation for persons with cognitive impairment Open
Introduction Stroke rehabilitation teams’ skills and knowledge in treating persons with cognitive impairment (CI) contribute to their reduced access to inpatient rehabilitation. This study examined stroke inpatient rehabilitation referral …
View article: Identification of Clinical Measures to Use in a Virtual Concussion Assessment: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint)
Identification of Clinical Measures to Use in a Virtual Concussion Assessment: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Workplace concussions can have a significant impact on workers. The impact of concussion symptoms combined with challenges associated with clinical environments that are loud, bright and busy, create barriers to conducting effe…
View article: The Impact of Two Telerehabilitation Supervision Schedules on Physical Activity, Mobility, and Balance Among People with Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Mixed-Method Single-Subject Design
The Impact of Two Telerehabilitation Supervision Schedules on Physical Activity, Mobility, and Balance Among People with Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Mixed-Method Single-Subject Design Open
Background: Many individuals who experience a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) have long-term deficits in physical activity, balance, and mobility requiring specialized care. New delivery models are being investigated for in…
View article: Remotely Supervised Exercise Programmes to Improve Balance, Mobility, and Activity Among People with Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Description and Feasibility
Remotely Supervised Exercise Programmes to Improve Balance, Mobility, and Activity Among People with Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Description and Feasibility Open
Purpose: Further investigation into the feasibility of using videoconferencing and activity tracking devices to provide high-intensity home-based exercise programmes for people with a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is need…
View article: Collaborative Relationship-Focused Occupational Therapy: Evolving Lexicon and Practice
Collaborative Relationship-Focused Occupational Therapy: Evolving Lexicon and Practice Open
Background. Client-centred practice has been part of occupational therapists’ identity for several decades. However, therapists have begun to question whether the term obstructs critical relational aspects of therapy. Purpose. The purpose …
View article: Toward New Understandings of a Good Life for People Experiencing Impairment: An Art- and Community-Based Research Protocol
Toward New Understandings of a Good Life for People Experiencing Impairment: An Art- and Community-Based Research Protocol Open
Almost half of all Canadians live with sensory, cognitive, or physical impairment due to injury, illness, or ageing. Yet, research investigating the complex relationship between well-being and impairment is limited. Existing research has l…
View article: A FRAMEWORK FOR CARE TRANSITIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH COMPLEX HEALTH CONDITIONS
A FRAMEWORK FOR CARE TRANSITIONS FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH COMPLEX HEALTH CONDITIONS Open
For older adults with complex health conditions, transitions between care settings are common and a major risk to quality of care and patient safety. Care transition interventions have shown positive impacts on continuity of care and healt…
View article: Remotely Supervised Home-Based Intensive Exercise Intervention to Improve Balance, Functional Mobility, and Physical Activity in Survivors of Moderate or Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study
Remotely Supervised Home-Based Intensive Exercise Intervention to Improve Balance, Functional Mobility, and Physical Activity in Survivors of Moderate or Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study Open
Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) may impact an individual physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. Poor balance, reduced mobility, and low daily physical activity often will require ongoing physical rehabilitation interve…