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View article: Designing Nanoparticle Surfaces with DNA Barcodes for Accurate In Vivo Quantification
Designing Nanoparticle Surfaces with DNA Barcodes for Accurate In Vivo Quantification Open
DNA barcoding is a common method for identifying the biodistribution of nanoparticles. DNA barcodes are typically encapsulated within nanoparticles to ensure accurate measurements by next-generation sequencing. This method limits the types…
View article: Ecosystem of support: Perspectives of community organizations on linkages to health systems for equity-oriented care
Ecosystem of support: Perspectives of community organizations on linkages to health systems for equity-oriented care Open
Strategic efforts are needed to understand how to integrate the health and community sectors, with a distinct need for health systems to listen to diverse voices from the community.
View article: Improving Value-Based Stroke Care by Using Digital Health Within an Integrated Practice Unit (IPU)
Improving Value-Based Stroke Care by Using Digital Health Within an Integrated Practice Unit (IPU) Open
Background: The co-creation of integrated care delivery models and digital health tools with clinicians, patients, and their families is needed to address gaps in trajectories and transitions of rehabilitation care. Clients often refer to …
View article: Assessing healthcare organisations’ readiness to implement a learning health system: protocol for questionnaire validation using a Delphi method
Assessing healthcare organisations’ readiness to implement a learning health system: protocol for questionnaire validation using a Delphi method Open
Introduction In the health sciences, it can take up to 17 years for 14% of research findings to be adopted in clinical practice. Adopting a learning health system (LHS) approach may help accelerate the transition of medicoadministrative an…
View article: Enhancing provider adoption of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) through implementation science: insights from two international workshops
Enhancing provider adoption of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) through implementation science: insights from two international workshops Open
View article: A Rapid Review of Ethical and Equity Dimensions in Telerehabilitation for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
A Rapid Review of Ethical and Equity Dimensions in Telerehabilitation for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Open
Introduction: The rapid adoption of telerehabilitation in physiotherapy and occupational therapy has transformed healthcare delivery, offering new opportunities for patient-centered care. However, its implementation raises critical ethical…
View article: Enhancing provider adoption of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) through implementation science: insights from two international workshops
Enhancing provider adoption of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) through implementation science: insights from two international workshops Open
Background Although the use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in practice is increasing, successful implementation is contingent on engaging healthcare providers (HCPs). Using Implementation Science (IS), we present the content …
View article: Determinants of general health perception among individuals with chronic low back pain overtime: structural equation modeling
Determinants of general health perception among individuals with chronic low back pain overtime: structural equation modeling Open
Background Low back pain (LBP) is a public health problem. General health perception is the best predictor of healthcare utilization and mortality. Identifying predictors of health perception helps understand how people with LBP live, impl…
View article: Effect of Patient's Family Engagement in Nursing Care on Nurses' Perception and Patients' Clinical Outcome at Neurological Intensive Care Unit
Effect of Patient's Family Engagement in Nursing Care on Nurses' Perception and Patients' Clinical Outcome at Neurological Intensive Care Unit Open
View article: Psychosocial aspects of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMIS) in French-speaking university students: Test-retest reliability and validity
Psychosocial aspects of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMIS) in French-speaking university students: Test-retest reliability and validity Open
View article: Measurement properties of the Traumatic Brain Injury Quality of Life (TBI-QoL) and Spinal Cord Injury Quality of Life (SCI-QoL) measurement systems: a systematic review
Measurement properties of the Traumatic Brain Injury Quality of Life (TBI-QoL) and Spinal Cord Injury Quality of Life (SCI-QoL) measurement systems: a systematic review Open
View article: Patients’ Experiences Participating Within an Interdisciplinary Primary Care Program for Low Back Pain
Patients’ Experiences Participating Within an Interdisciplinary Primary Care Program for Low Back Pain Open
A common recommendation to improve the management of low back pain (LBP) is the use of interdisciplinary teams. However, many challenges remain in establishing interdisciplinary care, particularly in community-based primary care settings. …
View article: How patient-reported outcomes and experience measures (PROMs and PREMs) are implemented in healthcare professional and patient organizations? An environmental scan
How patient-reported outcomes and experience measures (PROMs and PREMs) are implemented in healthcare professional and patient organizations? An environmental scan Open
Background Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) are becoming essential parts of a learning health system, and using these measures is a promising approach for value-based healthcare. Ho…
View article: Perspectives on how evidence‐based practice changes over time: A qualitative exploration of occupational therapy and physical therapy graduates
Perspectives on how evidence‐based practice changes over time: A qualitative exploration of occupational therapy and physical therapy graduates Open
Rationale The integration of evidence‐based practice (EBP) into rehabilitation education programs has been widespread, but little is known about how graduates' EBP competencies evolve over time. Aims and Objectives To explore how and why t…
View article: The psychometric properties of the Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (Neuro-QoL) measurement system in neurorehabilitation populations: a systematic review
The psychometric properties of the Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (Neuro-QoL) measurement system in neurorehabilitation populations: a systematic review Open
Objective To systematically review the literature of existing evidence on the measurement properties of the Quality of Life in Neurological Disorders (Neuro-QoL) measurement system among neurorehabilitation populations. Data sources The Co…
View article: Intervention mapping of a mobility outcomes monitoring system for geriatric patients
Intervention mapping of a mobility outcomes monitoring system for geriatric patients Open
View article: Translation and linguistic validation of 24 PROMIS item banks into French
Translation and linguistic validation of 24 PROMIS item banks into French Open
View article: Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Primary PCI in Patients with Acute STEMI
Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Primary PCI in Patients with Acute STEMI Open
Aim: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a significant health concern worldwide, with a notable increase in prevalence in developing nations. Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) represents the most critical manifestation …
View article: Implementation of an integrated primary care prevention and management program for chronic low back pain (LBP): patient-reported outcomes and predictors of pain interference after six months
Implementation of an integrated primary care prevention and management program for chronic low back pain (LBP): patient-reported outcomes and predictors of pain interference after six months Open
View article: Sustainability of an outcome measure in outpatient stroke rehabilitation: A realist evaluation
Sustainability of an outcome measure in outpatient stroke rehabilitation: A realist evaluation Open
Rationale Only half of newly implemented evidence‐based practices are sustained. Though poor sustainment can lead to negative consequences for clinical teams, organizations and patients, the causal explanations of sustainment are largely u…
View article: Collaborative sustainability planning for an outcome measure in outpatient stroke rehabilitation: A qualitative description study
Collaborative sustainability planning for an outcome measure in outpatient stroke rehabilitation: A qualitative description study Open
Rationale Evidence suggests that sustainability planning and the use of a collaborative approach to planning result in better sustainability outcomes and more relevant knowledge. Yet, both approaches appear to be underutilized. A detailed …
View article: A rapid review protocol of physiotherapy and occupational therapy telerehabilitation to inform ethical and equity concerns
A rapid review protocol of physiotherapy and occupational therapy telerehabilitation to inform ethical and equity concerns Open
Background Telerehabilitation (TR) has emerged as a feasible and promising approach for delivering rehabilitation services remotely, utilizing technology to bridge the gap between healthcare providers and patients. As new modalities of vir…
View article: A Convolutional Deep Neural Network Approach for miRNA Clustering
A Convolutional Deep Neural Network Approach for miRNA Clustering Open
View article: Enrollment and dropout rates of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease approached for telehealth interventions: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis
Enrollment and dropout rates of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease approached for telehealth interventions: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis Open
View article: Response to Letter to the Editor on: “Measurement Properties of the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory (MPAI-4) and Related Measures: A Systematic Review”
Response to Letter to the Editor on: “Measurement Properties of the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory (MPAI-4) and Related Measures: A Systematic Review” Open
View article: Identifying domains of health-related quality of life: the perspective of individuals with low back pain
Identifying domains of health-related quality of life: the perspective of individuals with low back pain Open
Background Identifying the most relevant HRQOL domains for LBP from the perspective of individuals with lived experience with LBP is necessary to prioritize domains that will be most informative for evaluating the impact of pain and interv…
View article: CommonAccent: Exploring Large Acoustic Pretrained Models for Accent Classification Based on Common Voice
CommonAccent: Exploring Large Acoustic Pretrained Models for Accent Classification Based on Common Voice Open
Despite the recent advancements in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), the recognition of accented speech still remains a dominant problem. In order to create more inclusive ASR systems, research has shown that the integration of accent in…
View article: Evaluating the implementation of the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory-4 (MPAI-4) in three rehabilitation settings in Quebec: a mixed-methods study protocol
Evaluating the implementation of the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory-4 (MPAI-4) in three rehabilitation settings in Quebec: a mixed-methods study protocol Open
Introduction Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, placing an immense burden on patients and the health system. Timely access to rehabilitation services can improve stroke survivors’ quality of life. The use of st…
View article: Perspectives of clinicians and survivors on the continuity of service provision during rehabilitation after acquired brain injury
Perspectives of clinicians and survivors on the continuity of service provision during rehabilitation after acquired brain injury Open
The objective was to explore the care experiences and service design related to rehabilitation for mobility and participation in the community among individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI), as perceived by clinicians and patients. Fiv…
View article: Effects of home healthcare for adults with chronic respiratory diseases and post-COVID-19 syndrome on hospital bed turnover rate: a protocol of systematic review with meta-analysis
Effects of home healthcare for adults with chronic respiratory diseases and post-COVID-19 syndrome on hospital bed turnover rate: a protocol of systematic review with meta-analysis Open
Introduction Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) have a high prevalence, morbidity and mortality worldwide. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of patients readmitted after hospital discharge increased. For some populations, early hosp…