A5087892143- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Connective tissue disorders research
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Inflammation biomarkers and pathways
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Toronto General Hospital
2021-2024
University Health Network
2021-2024
Toronto General Hospital Research Institute
2024
University of Toronto
2020-2022
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
2020-2022
Hospital Universitario La Paz
2010
People with cancer who undergo allogeneic hematological stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) experience significant deconditioning that can compromise quality of life. Exercise has shown to be beneficial before or after allo-HSCT; however, little is known about exercise therapy delivered across the continuum care. We conducted a feasibility randomized controlled trial prior admission, during inpatient stay, and discharge versus control in people planned allo-HSCT. Feasibility was assessed via...
To compare narrative therapy (NT) plus escitalopram versus usual care on quality of life and depressive symptomatology depressed patients with oncologic disease.A total 72 subjects (mean age 54.6 years), predominantly female non-metastatic breast, lung colon cancer disorder (DSM-IV-TR) were randomized to receive treatment NT (n=39) or (10-20 mg QD) (n=33). Main endpoints improvement in dimensions measured by the European Organization for Research Treatment Cancer Quality Life Questionnaire...
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive condition associated with physical and cognitive impairments contributing to difficulty in performing activities of daily living (ADLs) that require dual tasking (eg, walking talking). Despite evidence showing decline occurs among patients COPD may contribute functional limitations decreased health-related quality life (HRQL), rehabilitation continues focus mainly on training (ie, aerobic strength exercises). An...
Exercise and relaxation interventions have demonstrated benefits in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HSCT) patients; however, little is known about the implementation enablers barriers for inpatient rehabilitation or its impact on health outcomes.To conduct a program evaluation of group-based consisting exercise classes allo-HSCT inpatients.Prospective using RE-AIM (reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, maintenance) framework.Inpatient hospital unit at tertiary...
Posttransplant metabolic syndrome (PTMS) is a common contributor to morbidity and mortality among solid organ transplant recipients in the late posttransplant period (≥1 year). Patients diagnosed with PTMS are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease frequently experience decreased physical function health-related quality life (HRQL). Studies early (<1 year) have shown benefits facility-based exercise training on HRQL, but not evaluated effects factors. It remains unclear whether home-based...
Dyspnea is a prevalent symptom in individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder (G-HSD), yet its contributors have not been identified. One known contributor to dyspnea respiratory muscle weakness. The feasibility effectiveness of inspiratory training (IMT) combination standard-of-care rehabilitation (aerobic, resistance, neuromuscular stabilization, balance proprioception exercises) improving strength patient-reported outcomes...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive condition associated with physical and cognitive impairments contributing to difficulty in performing activities of daily living (ADLs) that require dual tasking (eg, walking talking). Despite evidence showing decline occurs among patients COPD may contribute functional limitations decreased health-related quality life (HRQL), rehabilitation continues focus mainly on training (ie, aerobic strength...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Dyspnea is a prevalent symptom in individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder (G-HSD), yet its contributors have not been identified. One known contributor to dyspnea respiratory muscle weakness. The feasibility effectiveness of inspiratory training (IMT) combination standard-of-care rehabilitation (aerobic, resistance, neuromuscular stabilization, balance proprioception exercises) improving...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Posttransplant metabolic syndrome (PTMS) is a common contributor to morbidity and mortality among solid organ transplant recipients in the late posttransplant period (≥1 year). Patients diagnosed with PTMS are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease frequently experience decreased physical function health-related quality life (HRQL). Studies early (&lt;1 year) have shown benefits facility-based exercise training on HRQL, but not evaluated effects factors....