- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Physical Activity and Health
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation
2010-2022
Université Laval
2012-2022
Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale
2017-2022
Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
2018-2022
Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
2018-2022
Lawson Health Research Institute
2018
Parkwood Institute
2018
Centres Intégré Universitaires de Santé et de Services Sociaux
2017
Integra (Russia)
2016
Foundation for Spinal Cord Research
2016
FOUGEYROLLAS, P.; NOREAU, L.; BERGERON, H.; CLOUTIER, R.; DION, S-A.; St-MICHEL, G. Author Information
<i>Background:</i> Participating in regular physical activity is an important part of healthy aging. There increased risk for inactivity associated with aging and the becomes greater adults who have a chronic disease. However, there limited information on current levels older even less those diseases. <i>Objective:</i> Our primary objective was to determine proportion achieved recommended amount weekly (≥1,000 kcal/week). The secondary objectives were identify...
Objective To determine the prevalence of secondary impairments among individuals with long-standing spinal cord injury in Quebec and potential relationships between these several variables. Design A review 2200 medical files was conducted to target population; 976 patients were selected randomly mailed questionnaires. The results based on 482 who returned completed questionnaire. questionnaire included 14 subsections, such as sociodemographic, medical, psychosocial, environmental...
Much more attention should be paid to instruments documenting social participation as this area is increasingly considered a pivotal outcome of successful rehabilitation. The purpose study was document the reliability measure, Assessment Life Habits (LIFE-H), in older adults with functional limitations.Eighty-four individuals physical disabilities living three different environments were assessed twice LIFE-H, an instrument that documents quality by assessing person's performance daily...
Background and Purpose. "Handicap situation" is defined in the literature as "a disruption accomplishment of a person's life habits (activities daily living social roles)." The purpose this study was to determine strength association between various types locomotion habits, which an indicator occurrence handicap situations children with cerebral palsy. Subjects. Ninety-eight palsy, aged 5 17.8 years (X̅=10.5, SD=3.5), were recruited. Methods. Life Habits Assessment used evaluate activities...
Purpose: To explore the relationships between subjective quality of life and social participation older adults with physical disabilities.Method: A cross-sectional design was used a convenience sample 46 people aged 60 to 90 living in community. Subjective estimated Quality Life Index Assessment Habits.Results: Only weak relationship found total scores participation. Interpersonal relationships, responsibilities, fitness recreation were categories most associated life. Social roles more than...
Purpose: (1) To explore factors that predict long-term participation after stroke (2 – 4 years discharge from rehabilitation), and (2) to determine both short- participation.Methods: Biopsychosocial data of people who had a were measured at an intensive rehabilitation unit using valid instruments. Six months later (n = 102) as well 2 66), social the survivors was in their living environments. Participation estimated with Assessment Life Habits (LIFE-H), which includes 12 categories daily...
The objectives of this study were: (1) to examine the psychometric properties Assessment Life Habits (LIFE‐H) for children; and (2) draw a profile level participation among children 5 13 years age with various impairments. research team adapted adult version LIFE‐H in order render it more appropriate daily life experiences children. Content validity was verified by an expert panel 29 people, made up parents, paediatric clinicians, researchers. Reliability construct (interview‐administered...
To analyze relations among injury, demographic, and environmental factors on function, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), satisfaction in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).Prospective observational registry cohort study.Specialized acute rehabilitation SCI centers.Participants (N=340) from the Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry (RHSCIR) who were prospectively recruited 2004 to 2014 included. The model participants 79.1% men, a mean age 41.6±17.3 years. Of...
Background: To better understand service-related needs and the current situation of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) living in community, a more comprehensive approach for studying their interrelationships (needs vs community outcomes) is greatly needed. Objective: describe development, design, findings Canadian survey portraying life people SCI. Method: The SCI Community Survey covers demographics, health, SCI-specific needs, participation, employment, quality life, health care...
Purpose : Handicap situations in daily life of persons with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is rarely evaluated spite their impact on long-term health. The purpose the present study was to identify occurrence potential handicap individuals SCI and determine associations between level social participation some characteristics person. Methods Four hundred eighty-two completed a mailed questionnaire that comprised 'assessment habits', tool developed assess disabilities. Results Significant disruptions...
The purpose of this paper is to describe the Assessment Life Habits (LIFE-H), a tool designed document quality social participation individuals with disabilities. Stemming from conceptual model Handicap Creation Process, th
AbstractPurpose : Many stroke survivors have to cope with impairments and disabilities that may result in the occurrence of handicap situations. The purpose study was explore bio-psycho-social predictors situations six months after discharge from an intensive rehabilitation programme. Methods At a programme, participants were evaluated instruments measuring motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, affective psychosocial play role development handicap. Some other demographic clinical variables,...
NOREAU, LUC; SHEPHARD, ROY J.; SIMARD, CLERMONT; PARÉ, GILES; POMERLEAU, PIERRE Author Information
The concept of participation is recognized as an important rehabilitation outcome and instruments have been developed to measure using the International Classification Functioning, Disability Health (ICF). To date, few studies examined content these determine how has operationalized. purpose this study was compare ICF classification.
Understanding disability remains a challenge. Although the international community has largely embraced idea that is product of social and environmental practices, society still lacks good conceptual frameworks. In an era when rights persons with disabilities have been enshrined in national laws, such frameworks become necessity. Within province Quebec, Canada, Disability Creation Process (DCP) model served role. Furthermore, recent efforts to enrich enhance applicability this powerful tool...