A5080717535- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
University of Alberta
2023-2024
University of Calgary
2023
Bridge University
2023
KEY POINTS Obesity is a complex chronic disease in which abnormal or excess body fat (adiposity) impairs health, increases the risk of long-term medical complications and reduces lifespan.[1][1] Epidemiologic studies define obesity using mass index (BMI; weight/height2), can stratify
Abstract Background Understanding of Long COVID has advanced through patient-led initiatives. However, research about barriers to accessing services is limited. This study aimed better understand the need for, access to, and quality of, services. We explored health needs experiences services, including ability address needs. Methods Our was informed by Levesque et al.’s (2013) “conceptual framework care.” used Interpretive Description, a qualitative approach partly at informing clinical...
Summary Perceptions and biases influence how we interact with experience the world, including in professional roles as researchers. Weight bias, defined negative attitudes or perceptions towards people that have large bodies, can contribute to weight stigma discrimination leading health social consequences. bias is experienced by living obesity media, care, education, employment settings. In research settings, there potential for impact various aspects of qualitative participant‐researcher...
The aim of this qualitative study is to understand the need for, access to, and quality rehabilitation services for people living with Long COVID. Little known about experiences COVID accessing services. Therefore, we explored health concerns leading seek help address functional their participating in rehabilitation.
Approximately 15% of Canadian adults live with two or more chronic diseases, many which are obesity related. The degree to treatment guidelines integrated into disease management is unknown.We conducted a 12-min online survey among non-probability sample 2506 adult Canadians who met at least one the following criteria: 1) BMI ≥30 kg/m2; 2) medical diagnosis obesity; 3) undergone medically supervised for 4) belief that excess/abnormal adipose tissue impairs their health. Participants must...
POINTS CLÉS L'obésité est une maladie chronique complexe dans laquelle la graisse corporelle anormale ou excessive (adiposité) nuit à santé, augmente le risque de complications médicales long terme et réduit durée vie[1][1]. Les études épidémiologiques définissent l'obé
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Objective: </bold>We aimed to explore patient and provider perspectives of the impact COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis healthcare access service delivery. <bold>Methods: used Interpretive Description, a qualitative approach with end-goal informing decisions actions in clinical practice. Levesque <italic>et al.’s “</italic>Conceptual framework health care” informed development our interview guides. Interviews were conducted virtually confidentially transcribed...
Abstract Background: Understanding of Long COVID has advanced through patient-led initiatives. However, research about barriers to accessing services is limited. This study aimed better understand the need for, access to, and quality of, services. We explored health needs experiences services, including ability address needs. Methods: Our was informed by Levesque et al’s (2013) “conceptual framework care.” used Interpretive Description, a qualitative approach partly at informing clinical...