A5036630852- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
West Park Healthcare Centre
2019-2025
Queen's University
2025
American College of Rheumatology
2021-2024
Durham VA Medical Center
2021-2024
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
2013-2024
University of Toronto
2012-2024
University Health Network
2011-2024
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2021-2024
Emory University
2021-2024
AID Atlanta
2023-2024
To examine patterns of ambulatory care and hospital utilization for people with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), including arthritis related conditions, bone spinal trauma unspecified MSDs.Administrative data from the Ontario Health Insurance Plan database physician visits, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System day (outpatient) surgeries emergency department Discharge Abstract Database discharges were used to health MSDs in fiscal year 2006-2007. Person visit rates (number visits or...
Abstract Rationale, aims and objectives Innovative service delivery models are emerging using physiotherapists in the assessment management of patients referred for orthopaedic consultation. The primary objective this study was to compare clinical recommendations specially trained with those an surgeon on: (1) appropriateness be seen by surgeon; (2) candidacy willingness undergo total joint replacement (TJR) hip or knee problems. A secondary examine their non‐surgical agreement on diagnosis....
To explore the perceived consequences of knee symptoms on lives people aged 35-65 years who had diagnosed osteoarthritis (OA) or OA-like symptoms.
To measure confidence and attitudes of the current emerging interprofessional workforce concerning osteoarthritis (OA) care.Study design is a multinational (Australia, New Zealand, Canada) cross-sectional survey clinicians (general practitioners [GPs], GP registrars, primary care nurses, physiotherapists) final-year medical physiotherapy students. GPs registrars were only sampled in Australia/New Zealand Australia, respectively. The study outcomes are as follows: OA knowledge skills...
To identify the educational needs of adults who undergo total hip and knee replacement surgery.A qualitative research design using a semi-standardized interviewing method was employed. A purposive sampling technique used to recruit participants, were eligible if they scheduled or had undergone in previous 3 6 months. comparative contrast analysis used.Of 22 potential participants approached, 15 participated. Five booked for upcoming 10 at least one Several themes related specific factors...
Objectives Osteoarthritis (OA) prevalence, severity and related comorbid conditions are greater among women compared with men, but women, particularly racialised less likely than men to access OA care. We aimed prioritise strategies needed reduce inequities in management. Design Delphi survey of 28 derived from primary research retained if at least 80% respondents rated 6 or 7 on a 7-point Likert scale. Setting Online. Participants 35 diverse ethno-cultural groups 29 healthcare professionals...
Although musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are among the most prevalent chronic conditions, minimal attention has been paid to paediatric population. The aim of this study is describe annual prevalence healthcare contacts for MSD by children and youth age 0-19 years, including type MSD, care delivery setting specialty physician consulted. Analysis data on all with in Ontario, Canada using from universal health insurance databases ambulatory emergency department (ED) visits, same-day outpatient...
Purpose The majority of lower extremity amputations (LEAs) are the result diabetes or peripheral vascular disease. There is a paucity literature on individuals' experiences living with dysvascular LEAs in community, particularly Canada. purpose this study was to explore perceptions and community-dwelling adults LEA.Methods Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted individuals LEA recruited from three rehabilitation hospitals. Participants included if they English-speaking at...
Background: Persons with mobility limitations generally take multiple medications to manage their condition and other health complications. There are limited assessment tools measuring the experiences impacts on everyday life. Understanding what matters persons about will inform person-centred clinical care, integrated ongoing monitoring, overall quality of care. Objective: The objective this study was identify Canadian adults regarding medications. Methods: We conducted a concept mapping...
Objectives Increasingly, there is emphasis on identifying and initiating treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in the early phases disease. This study aimed to identify perceived barriers facilitators managing clients with knee OA contextual factors affecting implementation care by physical therapists (PTs). Design Qualitative using in-depth semistructured interviews 33 PTs. The were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim analysed inductively thematic analysis. Setting Canada. Participants A...
The burden of arthritis is increasing in the face diminishing health human resources to deliver care. In response, innovative models care delivery are developing facilitate access quality Most have developed response local needs with limited evaluation. primary objective this study a) examine range that specialist services using a medical/surgical and at least one other provider b) document strengths challenges identified models. A secondary identify key elements best practice for arthritis....
The ongoing process of population aging is associated with an increase in prevalence musculoskeletal conditions a concomitant the demand orthopaedic services. Shortages services have been documented Canada and elsewhere. This population-based study describes number patients seen by surgeons office hospital settings to set scene for development strategies that could maximize availability resources. Administrative data from Ontario Health Insurance Plan Canadian Institute Information...
While osteoarthritis (OA) has mainly been viewed as a disease affecting older people, its prevalence in younger adults is substantial. However, there limited research on how understand knee symptoms. This article explores the meaning of symptoms to ages 35-65 years.
Women are disproportionately impacted by osteoarthritis (OA) but less likely than men to access early diagnosis and management, or experience OA care tailored through person-centred approaches their needs preferences, particularly racialized women. One way support clinicians in optimizing is clinical guidelines. We aimed examine the content of guidelines for guidance on providing equitable, disadvantaged groups including women.We searched indexed databases websites English-language...
Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers and facilitators physical activity from multiple stakeholder perspectives including individuals with LLA health professionals.Materials methods A qualitative descriptive situated within an interpretive research paradigm conducted. Semi-structured interviews were held recruited rehabilitation hospitals in a metropolitan city Canada. Health professionals experience amputation care across Data analysed using codebook thematic...
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) plays an important role in the management of symptomatic patients with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD). While studies have investigated feasibility and efficacy virtual PR (VPR), it is to understand experiences healthcare providers (HCPs) during rapid digital health transformation that occurred COVID-19 pandemic.