A5012753498- School Health and Nursing Education
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Frailty in Older Adults
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
St. Michael's Hospital
2023-2025
Public Health Ontario
2022-2024
University of Alberta
2018-2024
University of Toronto
2023-2024
Health Canada
2022
Belarusian State Medical University
2022
University of Lethbridge
2019
Ontario Stroke Network
2017-2018
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
2018
Torrens University Australia
2018
Abstract We estimated the degree to which language used in high-profile medical/public health/epidemiology literature implied causality using linking exposures outcomes and action recommendations; examined disconnects between identified most common phrases; how strongly phrases imply causality. searched for screened 1,170 articles from 18 journals (65 per journal) published 2010–2019. Based on written framing systematic guidance, 3 reviewers rated of abstracts full text exposure/outcome...
The closure of schools to prevent the spread COVID-19 prompted concerns deteriorating lifestyle behaviours, mental health, and wellbeing children, particularly those in socioeconomically disadvantaged settings. We assessed changes behaviours (physical activity, screen time, eating habits bed/wake-up times), health during first lockdown Spring 2020 as perceived by school children from settings, examined determinants these changes. Cross-sectional study. surveyed 1095 grade 4 6 students (age...
Background: Older persons with frailty take multiple medications and are vulnerable to inappropriate prescribing. Objective: This study assesses the impact of a team-based, pharmacist-led structured medication review process in primary care on appropriateness taken by older adults living frailty. Methods: was quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design 6 practices within an academic clinic Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We enrolled community dwelling 65 years who have polypharmacy and/or 2 or...
The Healthy Eating Index-Canada 2015 (HEI-C 2015), Diet Quality Index-International (DQI-I), and Food Index 2019 (HEFI-2019) are commonly used to summarize the quality of Canadian diets. This paper sought compare these three diet indices with respect their ability capture diets different in children discriminate between population subgroups. Data were collected school-based surveys from grade 4-6 students (9-12 years old) western Canada through 24-h dietary recall 2016 (n = 336), 2018 454),...
Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours are becoming increasingly common and might contribute to the growing burden of mental disorders in adolescence. We examined associations between a comprehensive set depression anxiety middle adolescents.
We examined whether co-consumption of red and processed meat with key foods items food constituents recommended for cancer prevention (vegetables fruit, whole grains, fiber) mitigates incidence. In a prospective cohort 26,218 adults aged 35–69 years at baseline, dietary intake was collected through 124-item past-year frequency questionnaire. Incidence all-cause 15 cancers previously linked to obtained data linkage registry (average follow-up 13.5 years). Competing risk Cox Proportional...
The high prevalence of mental disorders among adolescents calls for community-based and population-level prevention strategies. Diet is an important intervention target primary adolescents. We used data from a large longitudinal study Canadian (aged 14-18 y) to examine prospective associations between diet health outcomes.
An electronic frailty index (eFI) has been developed and validated in the UK; it uses data from primary care medical records (EMR) for effective case-finding care. This project examined convergent validity of eFI Canadian EMR with a based on comprehensive geriatric assessment (FI-CGA), order to understand its potential use context. A cross-sectional validation study, using an integrated research program seniors living Edmonton, AB. Eighty-five patients 65 years age older six physicians'...
Depression is a leading cause of disability and economic burden worldwide. Primary prevention strategies are urgently needed. We examined the association diet quality with depression in large provincial cohort adults. A past year food frequency questionnaire was completed by Alberta’s Tomorrow Project (ATP) participants enrolled between 2000–2008 (n = 25,016; average age 50.4 years) used to calculate Healthy Eating Index-Canada (HEI-C) 2015 scores. The number physician visits for 2000–2015...
Case finding for frailty is recommended as part of routine clinical practice. We aimed to test feasibility and acceptability three case tools in primary care an integrated seniors' program.
(1) Background: Integrated models of primary care deliver the comprehensive and preventative approach needed to identify manage frailty in older people. Seniors’ Community Hub (SCH) was developed person-centered, evidence-informed, coordinated, integrated services community dwelling adults living with frailty. This paper aims describe SCH model, present patient-oriented results pilot. (2) Methods: piloted an academic clinic six family physicians. Eligible patients were dwelling, 65 years age...
Emerging evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health measures, including lockdowns school closures, have been negatively affecting school-aged children's psychological wellbeing. To identify supports required to mitigate negative impacts of pandemic, we gathered in-depth information on parents' lived experiences perceptions its impact wellbeing in grade 4-6 students Canada. In this qualitative study, conducted telephone-based semi-structured interviews with...
Objectives: Children’s mental health and wellbeing declined during the first COVID-19 lockdown (Spring 2020), particularly among those from disadvantaged settings. We compared of school-aged children observed pre-pandemic in 2018 after was lifted schools reopened Fall 2020. Methods: In 2018, we surveyed 476 grade 4–6 students (9–12 years old) 11 socioeconomically communities Northern Canada that participate a school-based promotion program targeting healthy lifestyle behaviours wellbeing....
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected children's lifestyle behaviours and mental health wellbeing, concerns have been raised that also increased inequalities. No study to date quantified the impact of on inequalities among children. We compared pre-pandemic vs. post-lockdown in wellbeing children living rural remote northern communities.We surveyed 473 grade 4-6 students (9-12 years age) from 11 schools communities Canada 2018 (pre-pandemic), 443 same 2020 (post-lockdown). surveys...
There is growing evidence that the well-being of childcare workers has important implications for care provided to children attending centers. To add body research in this area and lay groundwork further research, we report results a pilot study examining factors are associated with health status southern Alberta, Canada. The examined include: control, employer's interest worker's wellbeing, actions taking improve their own health. A total 260 "Workplace Health Risks Survey 2008"...
<sec> <title>Introduction</title> Northern communities in Canada experience a disproportionate burden of chronic diseases including mental illness. To mitigate the growing health inequalities, an ongoing Comprehensive School Health program promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours and well-being was expanded to rural remote northern communities. We report on program’s impact knowledge, attitudes, (healthy eating, physical activity, screen time), weight status elementary school students during...
Abstract We estimated the degree to which language used in high profile medical/public health/epidemiology literature implied causality using linking exposures outcomes and action recommendations; examined disconnects between identified most common phrases; how strongly phrases imply causality. searched screened for 1,170 articles from 18 high-profile journals (65 per journal) published 2010-2019. Based on written framing systematic guidance, three reviewers rated of abstracts full text...
Improving Care Experiences, Efficiencies and Quality of for Seniors in Alberta Forum was held to explore the current challenges opportunities seniors' care. A diverse group 53 attendees, representing a cross section healthcare organizations, front-line providers, researchers patients, participated facilitative, small discussions share propose solutions barriers coordinating integrating care senior population across continuum within Edmonton zone, comment on standardized assessment that may...