- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
University of Calgary
2016-2025
Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute
2016-2025
Alberta Children's Hospital
2017-2024
Research Canada
2012-2024
McMaster University
2010-2024
Norfolk Public Schools
2020-2024
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
2022-2024
University of Maryland, College Park
2023
University of York
2004-2023
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
2023
Osteoarthritis management aims to reduce pain and improve function. Many factors affect whether patients follow recommended strategies. Locus of control refers individual beliefs around who what influences health. is related the treatment strategies prefer. Currently, no studies explore locus in non-surgical osteoarthritis.To patients' about on their osteoarthritis symptoms disease progression.Semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals experiencing self-reported hip and/or...
Public health measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission include masking in public places, physical distancing, staying home when ill, avoiding high-risk locations, using a contact tracing app, and being willing take vaccine. However, adoption of these varies greatly. We aimed improve messaging increase adherence behaviours by: 1) determining attitudes towards current behaviours; 2) identifying barriers following measures; and, 3) communication strategies. recruited participants from random...
The cost-effectiveness acceptability curve (CEAC) is a method for summarizing the uncertainty in estimates of cost-effectiveness. CEAC, derived from joint distribution costs and effects, illustrates (Bayesian) probability that data are consistent with true ratio falling below specified ceiling ratio. objective paper to illustrate how construct interpret CEAC.A retrospective analysis Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) randomized controlled trial 4060...
<h3>Importance</h3> Levetiracetam is a commonly used antiepileptic drug, yet psychiatric adverse effects are common and may lead to treatment discontinuation. <h3>Objective</h3> To derive prediction models estimate the risk of from levetiracetam use. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> Retrospective open cohort study. All patients meeting case definition for epilepsy after Acceptable Mortality Reporting date in The Health Improvement Network (THIN) database based United Kingdom (inclusive...
Public support of public health measures including physical distancing, masking, staying home while sick, avoiding crowded indoor spaces and contact tracing/exposure notification applications remains critical for reducing spread COVID-19. The aim our work was to understand current behaviours attitudes towards as well barriers individuals face in following measures. We also sought identify persons have regarding a COVID-19 vaccine reasons why they may not accept vaccine.A cross-sectional...