A5066937880- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Physical Activity and Health
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
University of Toronto
2016-2025
West Park Healthcare Centre
2016-2025
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
2010-2025
McMaster University
1997-2024
University Health Network
2003-2024
Yale University
2009-2023
American Thoracic Society
2015-2023
American Physical Therapy Association
2010-2022
Trillium Health Centre
2022
Public Health Ontario
2021
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Linda Nici, Claudio Donner, Emiel Wouters, Richard Zuwallack, Nicolino Ambrosino, Jean Bourbeau, Mauro Carone, Bartolome Celli, Marielle Engelen, Bonnie Fahy, Chris Garvey, Roger Goldstein, Rik Gosselink, Suzanne Lareau, Neil MacIntyre, Francois Maltais, Mike Morgan, Denis O’Donnell, Christian Prefault, Jane Reardon, Carolyn Rochester, Annemie Schols, Sally Singh, and Thierry Troosters, on behalf of the ATS/ERS Pulmonary Rehabilitation Writing Committee
Functional status measurements are often difficult to interpret because small differences may be statistically significant but not clinically significant. How much does the Six Minute Walk test (6MW) need differ signify a noticeable difference in walking ability for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? We studied individuals stable COPD (n = 112, mean age 67 yr, FEV1 975 ml) and estimated smallest 6MW distances that was associated patients' subjective comparison...
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Background: Treatment of moderate or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with combinations inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting β-agonists, and anticholinergic bronchodilators is common but unstudied. Objective: To determine whether combining tiotropium salmeterol fluticasone–salmeterol improves clinical outcomes in adults to COPD compared alone. Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial conducted from October 2003 January 2006. Setting: 27 academic community...
This study examined whether lesbians are at increased risk for certain cancers as a result of an accumulation behavioral factors and difficulties in accessing health care.Prevalence estimates (nulliparity, obesity, smoking, alcohol use), cancer screening behaviors, self-reported breast histories derived from 7 independently conducted surveys lesbians/bisexual women (n = 11,876) were compared with national women.In comparison adjusted the US female population, exhibited greater prevalence...
There is uncertainty about the interpretation of changes in 6-min walk distance (6MWD) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and whether minimal important difference (MID) for this useful outcome measure exists. Data were used from nine trials enrolling a wide spectrum COPD with 6MWD at baseline follow-up to determine threshold values using three distribution-based methods. Anchor-based methods MID also evaluated. included 460 mean± sd forced expiratory volume one second (FEV...
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a highly effective treatment for people with chronic lung disease but remains underused across the world. Recent years have seen emergence of new program models that aim to improve access and uptake, including telerehabilitation low-cost, home-based models. This workshop was convened achieve consensus on essential components pulmonary identify requirements successful implementation emerging A Delphi process involving experts from world identified 13 must be...
The aim was to study the overall content and organisational aspects of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes from a global perspective in order get an initial appraisal on degree heterogeneity worldwide. A 12-question survey completed by representatives that had previously participated European Respiratory Society (ERS) COPD Audit. Moreover, all ERS members affiliated with Rehabilitation Chronic Care and/or Physiotherapists Scientific Groups, American Association Cardiovascular Pulmonary...
<b>Background:</b> People with known risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are important targets screening and early intervention. We sought to measure the prevalence of COPD among such individuals visiting a primary care practitioner any reason. also evaluated accuracy prior diagnosis or nondiagnosis identified associated clinical characteristics. <b>Methods:</b> recruited patients from three sites who were 40 years older had smoking history at least 20 pack-years....
There is an urgent need for consensus on what defines a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) self-management intervention. We aimed to obtain regarding the conceptual definition of COPD intervention by engaging international panel experts using Delphi technique features and additional group meeting. In each round were asked provide feedback proposed score their level agreement (1=totally disagree; 5=totally agree). The information provided was used modify next round. Thematic...
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A previous uncontrolled study suggested that nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) may improve left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) and Cheyne-Stokes respiration central sleep apnea (CSR-CSA). In order to more critically evaluate the effects of NCPAP on cardiac function, we undertook a randomized, controlled trial 29 CSR-CSA over 3-mo period, LVEF as primary outcome measure. Patients CHF associated who were receiving optimal...
BACKGROUND: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is recognized as the prevailing standard of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions. National surveys PR programs provide important information regarding structure, content and organization these programs. OBJECTIVE: To conduct a national survey to characterize adult across Canada, in terms program distribution, utilization, outcome measures. METHODS: A cross‐sectional descriptive study which questionnaires were mailed connected...