A5101573812- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
University of Toronto
2007-2024
West Park Healthcare Centre
2021-2024
Public Health Ontario
2011
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
2009
University of Southampton
2008
University of Plymouth
1999
Narrative accounts of their lived experiences were collected from twenty back pain patients who seeking help two clinics in the UK. Following analysis using a phenomenological approach, five themes emerged which tell typical story pain. One prominent emergent theme, ‘in system’, is reported participants how they became entrapped within medical, social security and legal systems. These systems, designed to treat or support those are ill disabled, effectively rendered powerless, helpless...
Health system accountability and the capacity to care for elderly with increasingly complex needs is a challenge across many jurisdictions. The move increasing has necessitated greater improved measurement of healthcare processes outcomes. In 2005, response by Ontario Ministry Long-Term Care was implement Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)-Minimum Data Set (MDS) 2.0. One purpose introduction assessment tool facilitate transition new Casemix grouper associated weights. In long-term in...
This article aims to describe users' perspectives about the impact of hospital outdoor spaces on patient experience in a postacute setting.Hospital space is an important element healthcare facility design. There growing evidence that access green within facilitates healing. However, limited studies have explored perspective regarding how experience.As part preoccupancy evaluation, users (patients, family, and staff) were invited participate semi-structured interview their experiences...
Data In the fall of 2002, Ontario Ministry Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) mandated collection National Rehabilitation Reporting System (NRS) data in all designated adult inpatient rehabilitation beds. From these we developed a case mix grouping methodology with associated weights. Together are being used to incorporate activity into Integrated Population Based Allocation (IPBA) hospital funding formula. Ontario, is typically provided two sectors. Within acute care sector, hospitals may...
This paper presents the research protocol for a pragmatic study of experience spiritual healing. unique qualitative seeks to identify any benefits hands-on or proximate healing women experiencing adverse reactions hormonal treatments. Healing will be administered as adjuvant therapy long-term management breast cancer.A purposive sample up 20 who have completed their initial treatments at least 6 months previously recruited through Oncology Department Southampton General Hospital. The take...
BACKGROUND Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) improves function and health-related quality of life following acute exacerbations chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). There is increasing interest in initiating rapid access (RAR) within 48 h AECOPD discharge, to facilitate transition home conventional PR. In this report, we identify the practical considerations for design implementation a RAR program.
The clinical landscape of limb loss rehabilitation across Canada is poorly delineated, lacks standard guidelines, and without a shared database.
Rehabilitation after exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is beneficial, but its feasibility questionable. Feasibility potentiated by stakeholder involvement throughout program development. We explored the perspectives different stakeholders towards a rapid access rehabilitation (RAR) acute exacerbations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 3 patients (62-89y; GOLD D), 10 health professionals (HP, 31-71y) and policymakers (38-55y). Thematic analysis was...
This started as a chance inquiry from one of our patients who was alarmed to read the following in her patient information leaflet (PIL) for particular brand folic acid: “Do not take acid tablets if you have Addison’s disease.” This puzzled endocrinologist and further clinical pharmacist we knew no such contraindication. The first clue came after contacted pharmaceutical company question, which “reassured” us that “the wording is more explanatory” data sheet. stated: “Folic should never be...