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Effects of eight weeks of aerobic exercise training versus usual care on peak oxygen consumption, muscle mass, distance walked in six minutes and health related quality of life in Child Pugh clas A and B patients with cirrhosis
DownloadFall 2014
Patients with cirrhosis have reduced peak exercise oxygen uptake (peak VO2) that is associated with decreased survival. The effect of aerobic exercise training (AET) on peak VO2 has not been well studied in cirrhosis. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of...
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Spring 2023
Rapid adoption of internet-connected technology (ICT) by society has supported an unprecedented rate of change in hardware, software, and connectivity making the technology more accessible and user friendly. In turn, the application of this technology has reshaped how people communicate, acquire...
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The Development and Evaluation of a Frequently-Asked Question (FAQ) Answering Chatbot for an Online Mental Wellness Program for People with Chronic Disease
DownloadFall 2023
Introduction: Chatbots are computer programs that interact with humans through natural language conversations. Chatbots are on the rise due to numerous benefits like convenience, 24/7, personalized support, and they show promise in healthcare to support people living with chronic diseases. While...
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The Development, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Efficacy of a 12-Week Online Mind-Body Intervention for People with Primary Biliary Cholangitis
DownloadFall 2022
Introduction: Persons with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) experience significantly higher rates of mental distress, impaired health related quality of life (HrQoL), and fatigue than the general population. While mind-body interventions have been shown to improve mental health and HrQoL, and...
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The Validity of Patient-led Self- screens for Identifying Malnutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
DownloadFall 2018
Background: Malnutrition is common in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Identification of high-risk patients using a sensitive and reliable screen is the first step to dietitian referral for nutritional assessment and intervention. Aim:...