A5069537707- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Educational Games and Gamification
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Action Observation and Synchronization
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
Université de Montréal
2021-2025
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine
2023-2025
McMaster University
2008-2022
Northeastern University
2014-2021
Boston University
2017-2019
University of Ottawa
2012-2018
Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children
2017
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
2012
Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
2012
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
2012
Scoping reviews, a type of knowledge synthesis, follow systematic approach to map evidence on topic and identify main concepts, theories, sources, gaps. Although more scoping reviews are being done, their methodological reporting quality need improvement. This document presents the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Meta-Analyses extension Reviews) checklist explanation. The was developed by 24-member expert panel 2 research leads following published guidance from EQUATOR...
Scoping studies are an increasingly popular approach to reviewing health research evidence. In 2005, Arksey and O'Malley published the first methodological framework for conducting scoping studies. While this provides excellent foundation study methodology, further clarifying enhancing will help support consistency with which authors undertake report may encourage researchers clinicians engage in process.We build upon our experiences three using methodology propose recommendations that...
Scoping studies (or reviews) are a method used to comprehensively map evidence across range of study designs in an area, with the aim informing future research practice, programs and policy. However, no universal agreement exists on terminology, definition or methodological steps. Our was understand experiences of, considerations for conducting scoping from perspective academic community partners. Primary objectives were 1) describe including strengths challenges; 2) perspectives definition,...
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a common, chronic health condition that poorly recognized and understood in school settings. Without appropriate support, children with DCD are at increased risk of depression, decreased fitness, obesity. Evidence shows occupational therapy intervention needs to shift from remediation impairment disease management.This paper describes Partnering for Change (P4C), an innovative, empirically derived service delivery model DCD.The emphasizes the...
Describe the clinical use of virtual reality (VR)/active videogaming (AVG) by physical therapists (PTs) and occupational (OTs) in Canada, identify usage barriers facilitators, evaluate factors that predict intention to VR/AVGs, determine therapists' learning needs.Cross-sectional survey.Online survey Canada who were members 1 26 professional PT or OT colleges associations using Assessing Determinants Of Prospective Take-up Virtual Reality (ADOPT-VR2) Instrument.We received 1071 (506 PTs, 562...
Despite increasing evidence for the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR)-based therapy in stroke rehabilitation, few knowledge translation (KT) resources exist to support clinical integration. KT interventions addressing known barriers and facilitators VR use are required. When environmental integration less amenable change, can target modifiable related therapist skills. A multi-faceted intervention was designed implemented physical occupational therapists two rehabilitation units...
To explore the perceptions of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) regarding preferred messengers and methods for obtaining physical activity (PA) information.Using a phenomenological approach interviewing techniques, five focus groups discussed PA information delivery messengers.Sixteen community-dwelling adults SCI (62.5% tetraplegia, 37.5% paraplegia; at least one-year postinjury) whose levels ranged from sedentary to regularly active.Content analyses revealed that media were passive...
Microsoft's Kinect for Xbox 360 virtual reality (VR) video games are promising rehabilitation options because they involve motivating, full-body movement practice. However, these were designed recreational use, which creates challenges clinical implementation. Busy clinicians require decision-making support to inform game selection and implementation that address individual therapeutic goals. This article describes the development preliminary evaluation of a knowledge translation (KT)...
The knowledge-to-practice gap in rehabilitation has spurred knowledge translation (KT) initiatives aimed at promoting clinician behavior change and improving patient care. Online KT resources for physical therapists other clinicians are appealing because of their potential to reach large numbers individuals through self-paced, self-directed learning. This article proposes best practice recommendations developing online that designed translate evidence into practice. Four proposed with...
The Nintendo Wii is a popular virtual reality (VR) video gaming system in rehabilitation practice and research. As evidence emerges related to its effectiveness as physical therapy training method, clinicians require information about the pragmatics of use practice. purpose this descriptive qualitative study explore observations insights from sample therapists (PTs) working with children acquired brain injury regarding practical implications using intervention. Six PTs employed at children's...
Abstract Background Physical activity supports the health and well-being of individuals with physical disabilities. Despite significance engaging in activity, barriers faced by disabilities, such as limited access to adapted facilities lack transportation, can restrict their participation. Community organizations play a role addressing these challenges, but virtual reality (VR) also offers way diversify activities. In some situations, VR help overcome resource limitations providing...
Introduction Precision health can be described as the right intervention, at time, for person, with a focus on monitoring and maintaining in longitudinal approach. Despite an increasing precision approaches medicine, their application rehabilitation context remains unexplored. As such, greater understanding of current state literature is required, combination clinician, researcher healthcare manager perspectives regarding barriers facilitators to practical implementation clinical practice....
Visuomotor integration (VMI) impairments are common in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and can impact performance of goal-directed upper-extremity tasks. VMI impairment is clinically assessed using the gold-standard Beery-Buktenica test, whereas research paradigms use computerized assessments incorporating eye hand movement tracking touchscreen displays. Immersive virtual reality (VR) may potentially enable more ecologically valid through inclusion 3D tasks visual distractions. However,...