A5062139754- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Physical Activity and Health
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Sports Performance and Training
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Educational Games and Gamification
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2019-2025
University of California, Los Angeles
2020-2024
Sinai Health System
2023
Cancer Research Center
2021-2022
Sinai Hospital
2020
Queens University
2017-2019
Queen's University
2011-2019
Dalhousie University
2017-2019
University of Windsor
2012-2016
University of Michigan
2015
Cognitive training and physical activity independently provide benefits in cognitive functioning. However, less is known about the of combining sustained training. The Walk Play pilot randomized controlled trial compares preliminary efficacy daily walking gamified inhibitory control on outcomes among individuals endorsing challenges. After a seven-day run-in period, participants were randomly assigned to one two conditions for three weeks: (1) 30-min walks (Walk) or (2) alternating between...
Cancer is a leading cause of death among Hispanic people in the USA. One potential reason low adherence to cancer screening guidelines, particularly for colorectal (CRC). Previous research suggests that CRC may be linked negative stereotypes associated with and methods. The purpose this study was examine explicit stereotype perceptions diagnosis community. adults (n = 279) were asked read three vignettes presenting gender-neutral individual who either diagnosed CRC, completed colonoscopies...
Promotoras/promotores (i.e., community health workers) are uniquely positioned to provide much needed COVID-19 education and outreach in Latino communities, particularly areas with disparities vaccination rates. This study used qualitative methods explore promotoras perspectives on vaccines, a focus understanding how vaccine knowledge viewpoints among communities can formulate recommendations improve uptake of vaccination. Promotoras (N=22) were recruited participate semi-structured groups...
Purpose: Physical activity is an important method of rehabilitation used to promote positive physical and psychosocial outcomes among military personnel, including Veterans, with a disability. However, minimal research has explored program implementation strategies, particularly how these strategies may foster outcomes, quality participation experiences Veterans post-injury. The purpose the current study document deliver programs disability.Research methods: Semi-structured interviews were...
Abstract Purpose The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect an intervention (Growing Resilience And CouragE; GRACE) on spiritual well-being, quality life, and general well-being in women with metastatic cancers reporting existential or distress. Patients Methods Prospective, randomized, wait-list control clinical trial. Women cancer experiencing concerns were randomized GRACE waitlist control. Survey data collected at baseline, end program, 1-month follow-up. Participants...
Background Physiotherapists are often important figures in the lives of people with physical disabilities and chronic conditions, yet gaps understanding remain regarding how therapists promote activity leverage existing community-based recreation programs.Purpose We used qualitative methods to explore experiences physiotherapists as well individuals conditions receiving physiotherapy, a focus on strategies extent that resources programs.Methods Semi-structured interviews were completed nine...
The Invictus Games are a parasport competition for service members and veterans with illnesses injuries. 2014 were aired by the BBC, total of 12 hr coverage. This study aimed to investigate what messages conveyed regarding during BBC’s broadcast. A content analysis was conducted. Five qualitative themes identified: sport as rehabilitation, promotion ability over disability, social environment, key outcomes participation, importance competition. Quantitative results indicated that 2 segment...
Individuals with disabilities do not experience full participation in society. Research suggests that a focus on quantity as opposed to quality of may be responsible for this disparity. The Quality Parasport Participation Framework was developed fill gap by highlighting the PA program conditions and elements indicative experiences. aim current study remaining knowledge gaps (a) exploring what outcomes military veterans physical link experiences, (b) determining contexts foster these...
Within community-based exercise programs (CBEPs) for persons with disabilities, research suggests that the quality participation experiences of volunteers support members. Yet, little is known about how unfolds over time and to foster positive these individuals. As such, we sought explore volunteers' may fluctuate while they are participating in a CBEP disabilities using longitudinal, integrated methods approach. Over five-month period, novel combination (a) semi-structured interviews, (b)...
The present study examined relationships between the three types of active play imagery (fun, capability, and social) basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness). A total 253 children (118 males; 134 females; 1 missing) aged 7–14 years old (Mage = 10.35, SD 2.26) completed Children's Active Play Imagery Questionnaire Basic Needs for Children. Results structural equation modelling analysis revealed that capability was positively related to need social relatedness, fun...