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View article: Investigating the Relationship Between Quality and Quantity of Participation in an Online Community-Based Exercise Program: A Mixed-Methods Study
Investigating the Relationship Between Quality and Quantity of Participation in an Online Community-Based Exercise Program: A Mixed-Methods Study Open
The Quality Participation Framework proposes that repeated quality experiences foster continued quality participation (i.e., participation quantity over time). This study explored the relationship between the quality and quantity of partic…
View article: Social Participation of Adults with Spinal Cord Injury During the First Two Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada: An Exploratory Longitudinal Study
Social Participation of Adults with Spinal Cord Injury During the First Two Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada: An Exploratory Longitudinal Study Open
Introduction: The change in environmental and social context during the COVID-19 pandemic affected daily activities of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), their interactions within the community, and, consequently, their social participa…
View article: Exploring Social Participation Among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury During the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada
Exploring Social Participation Among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury During the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada Open
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic challenged people with spinal cord injury (SCI) regarding a variety of mental and physical issues. New challenges may arise as the effects of the pandemic continue. The objective of this descriptive qual…
View article: Psychosocial Responses to a Cardiovascular Exercise Randomized Controlled Trial: Does Intensity Matter for Individuals Post-stroke?
Psychosocial Responses to a Cardiovascular Exercise Randomized Controlled Trial: Does Intensity Matter for Individuals Post-stroke? Open
Despite lower affective response during exercise, HIIT elicits equivalent motivation and post-exercise enjoyment compared to MICT. This study provides further support for the implementation of HIIT in stroke rehabilitation by demonstrating…
View article: The daily enactment of behavior change techniques among physically active university students with physical disabilities and chronic conditions
The daily enactment of behavior change techniques among physically active university students with physical disabilities and chronic conditions Open
Background While behavior change techniques (BCTs) support physical activity (PA) behavior change, further examination aimed at understanding their enactment is needed. Purpose This study aimed to examine the daily enactment of BCTs and th…
View article: An online self-management program for spinal cord injury: a pilot randomised controlled trial of the SCI&U peer health coaching intervention
An online self-management program for spinal cord injury: a pilot randomised controlled trial of the SCI&U peer health coaching intervention Open
Background: The spinal cord injury and you (SCI&U) intervention aims to improve self-management skills for persons living with SCI using a web-based, peer health-coaching model. This study assessed the feasibility of conducting a future de…
View article: Understanding Adult’s Experiences and Perceptions of How to Maintain Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Synthesis
Understanding Adult’s Experiences and Perceptions of How to Maintain Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Synthesis Open
Background Many adults do not meet physical activity recommendations for optimal health, and this is often because people find it difficult to maintain physical activity in the long term. This study focuses on identifying and synthesising …
View article: Enhancing adapted physical activity training for community organizations: co-construction and evaluation of training modules
Enhancing adapted physical activity training for community organizations: co-construction and evaluation of training modules Open
Community-based physical activity programmes benefit persons with disabilities. However, there is a lack of evidence-based tools to support kinesiologists’ training in such programmes. This study aimed to co-create and evaluate physical ac…
View article: Change in Social Participation of Adults with Spinal Cord Injury During the First Two Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada
Change in Social Participation of Adults with Spinal Cord Injury During the First Two Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada Open
Introduction The change in environmental and social context measures during the COVID-19 pandemic affected daily activities of people with spinal cord injury (SCI), their interactions within the community, and consequently their social par…
View article: Protocol for a tailored self-compassion program for peer mentors within Canadian Spinal Cord Injury community service organizations
Protocol for a tailored self-compassion program for peer mentors within Canadian Spinal Cord Injury community service organizations Open
Objective Individuals who serve as peer mentors within Canadian spinal cord injury (SCI) community service organizations are reporting compassion fatigue from their roles. One psychological resource that has the potential to reduce compass…
View article: Do physical activity intensity and sedentary behaviour relate to burnout among medical students? Insight from two Canadian medical schools
Do physical activity intensity and sedentary behaviour relate to burnout among medical students? Insight from two Canadian medical schools Open
Background: Medical school involves high expectations of medical students, which may increase their risk for burnout. Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) are modifiable risk factors for burnout. However, medical students ar…
View article: Exploring Social Participation Among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury During the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada
Exploring Social Participation Among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury During the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada Open
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic challenged people with spinal cord injury (SCI) regarding a variety of mental and physical issues. New challenges may arise as the effects of the pandemic continue. The objective of the present study was…
View article: Evaluating an Adapted Physical Activity Program for University Students and Staff Living with a Physical Disability and/or Chronic Condition through a Self-Determination Theory Lens
Evaluating an Adapted Physical Activity Program for University Students and Staff Living with a Physical Disability and/or Chronic Condition through a Self-Determination Theory Lens Open
The purpose of this mixed-method study was to (1) examine the effect of an adapted physical activity program, Fitness Access McGill (FAM), on leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), autonomous and controlled motivation, and the basic psycho…
View article: Examining Model Similarity for Exercise Self-Efficacy among Adults Recovering from a Stroke: A Community-Based Exercise Program
Examining Model Similarity for Exercise Self-Efficacy among Adults Recovering from a Stroke: A Community-Based Exercise Program Open
We used a single-case experimental research design to examine the effect of modelling (peer versus non-peer) on exercise self-efficacy in stroke survivors who participated in a community-based exercise program. Data were obtained using an …
View article: Feasibility of a Peer-Led Leisure Time Physical Activity Program for Manual Wheelchair Users Delivered Using a Smartphone
Feasibility of a Peer-Led Leisure Time Physical Activity Program for Manual Wheelchair Users Delivered Using a Smartphone Open
Active living lifestyles for wheelchair users (ALLWheel) was developed to improve leisure time physical activity (LTPA). The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of the ALLWheel program. In a pilot pre-post design, 12 manual…
View article: A case study of using community-based consensus methods to facilitate shared decision-making among a spinal cord injury network
A case study of using community-based consensus methods to facilitate shared decision-making among a spinal cord injury network Open
Spinal cord injury (SCI) research and policy decisions are rarely made in partnership with people with SCI, making them less relevant, applicable, and used by those whom the decisions are intended to support. Across disciplines, consensus …
View article: Evolving Conceptualizations: A Commentary on the Varying Perspectives of Self-Compassion in Western Psychology
Evolving Conceptualizations: A Commentary on the Varying Perspectives of Self-Compassion in Western Psychology Open
Self-compassion involves being touched by and open to one's own suffering, coupled with the desire to alleviate it and heal oneself with kindness. While self-compassion has gained significant attention in research, certain conceptual and m…
View article: Reducing endocrine metabolic disease risk in adults with chronic spinal cord injury: strategic activities conducted by the Ontario-Quebec RIISC team
Reducing endocrine metabolic disease risk in adults with chronic spinal cord injury: strategic activities conducted by the Ontario-Quebec RIISC team Open
RIISC model adoption could accelerate EMD care optimization, and ultimately inform the design of large-scale longitudinal pragmatic trials likely to improve health outcomes. Linking the RIISC team activities to economic evaluations and pol…
View article: Delivery of a community-based peer mentorship program for people with spinal cord injury at a rehabilitation center
Delivery of a community-based peer mentorship program for people with spinal cord injury at a rehabilitation center Open
Introduction Community-based spinal cord injury (SCI) organizations deliver peer mentorship programs in rehabilitation settings. Little is known on how these programs are delivered through the collaboration between community-based SCI orga…
View article: The Effect of Model Similarity on Exercise Self-Efficacy Among Adults Recovering from a Stroke: A Mixed-Method Single Case Experimental Research Design
The Effect of Model Similarity on Exercise Self-Efficacy Among Adults Recovering from a Stroke: A Mixed-Method Single Case Experimental Research Design Open
We used a mixed-method single-case experimental research design to examine the effect of modelling (peer versus non-peer) on exercise self-efficacy in stroke survivors who participated in a community-based exercise program. Quantitative da…
View article: Physical activity is for everyone: a call to action for education and knowledge mobilisation to optimise the continuum of services for people with mobility disabilities in Québec, Canada
Physical activity is for everyone: a call to action for education and knowledge mobilisation to optimise the continuum of services for people with mobility disabilities in Québec, Canada Open
Approximately 2.7 million Canadians live with mobility disabilities. There is scientific documentation describing the importance of physical activity for maintaining or increasing functional capacity, which can support mobility and enhance…
View article: IKT Guiding Principles: demonstration of diffusion and dissemination in partnership
IKT Guiding Principles: demonstration of diffusion and dissemination in partnership Open
Introduction Integrated knowledge translation (IKT) is a partnered approach to research that aims to ensure research findings are applied in practice and policy. IKT can be used during diffusion and dissemination of research findings. Howe…
View article: Disseminating the IKT Guiding Principles: What did we do? Where did we go? What do we do and where do we go next?
Disseminating the IKT Guiding Principles: What did we do? Where did we go? What do we do and where do we go next? Open
Introduction Knowledge mobilization, specifically dissemination, and research partnerships are helpful for ensuring research is translated to practice. However, empirical data reporting on the processes and outcomes of a partnership approa…
View article: Participatory co-creation of an adapted physical activity program for adults with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury
Participatory co-creation of an adapted physical activity program for adults with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury Open
Background Research about using physical activity (PA) to improve health, quality of life, and participation after moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is receiving growing attention. However, best-practices for maintaining PA p…
View article: Lessons Learned From Clinicians and Stroke Survivors About Using Telerehabilitation Combined With Exergames: Multiple Case Study
Lessons Learned From Clinicians and Stroke Survivors About Using Telerehabilitation Combined With Exergames: Multiple Case Study Open
Background In Canada, stroke survivors have difficulty accessing community-based rehabilitation services because of a lack of resources. VirTele, a personalized remote rehabilitation program combining virtual reality exergames and telereha…
View article: Experiences of Social Participation for Canadian Wheelchair Users with Spinal Cord Injury during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Experiences of Social Participation for Canadian Wheelchair Users with Spinal Cord Injury during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic caused drastic life changes for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). The objective of the study is to explore the social participation of Canadian wheelchair users with SCI during the first wave of COVID-19. Methods:…
View article: Rehabilitation of Upper Extremity by Telerehabilitation Combined With Exergames in Survivors of Chronic Stroke: Preliminary Findings From a Feasibility Clinical Trial
Rehabilitation of Upper Extremity by Telerehabilitation Combined With Exergames in Survivors of Chronic Stroke: Preliminary Findings From a Feasibility Clinical Trial Open
Background Exergames are increasingly being used among survivors of stroke with chronic upper extremity (UE) sequelae to continue exercising at home after discharge and maintain activity levels. The use of virtual reality exergames combine…