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Umbrella Review of Psychosocial Interventions Mediated through Assistive Technology for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Aim: In the past 20 years, a large body of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) intervention research has emerged. In addition, the number of systematic reviews (SRs) aimed at synthesizing that body of research has grown substantially. The present umbrella review collates information from multiple...
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Understanding the Experiences of the Community-Dwelling Older Adults of the FallProofTM Program
DownloadFall 2019
Background: One in three community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or older experience at least one fall per year, leading to fall-related injuries, loss of independence, and, in some instances, death. Effective interventional strategies exist to prevent falls and their negative consequences...
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Spring 2012
This study examined the usability of medication adherence technologies (MATs) to improve medication adherence among older adults. A MATs survey and a product trial were used to understand the perspectives of health care providers and older adults. The survey was distributed to health care...
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Use of routine interventions in vaginal labour and birth: Findings from the Maternity Experiences Survey.
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Chalmers, B., Kaczorowski, J., Levitt, C., O'Brien, B., Dzakpasu, S., Young, D., Lee, L., Boscoe, M.
Background: Intervention rates in maternity practices vary considerably across Canadian provinces and territories. The objective of this study was to describe the use of routine interventions and practices in labor and birth as reported by women in the Maternity Experiences Survey of the Canadian...
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Using Machine Learning to Identify Common Engagement-Related Behaviours Demonstrated by Older Adults with Dementia While Playing Mobile Games
DownloadFall 2022
Background: Dementia causes impairment of a person’s memory, cognitive abilities, and behaviour, making it difficult for a person to complete daily tasks. Dementia affects the behavioural, psychological, and social dimensions of older adults living with the disease. Older adults living with...
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Spring 2010
Although exercise has received support for its physiological and mental health benefits, less is known about mindfulness activities. The purpose of this study was to explore how yoga, exercise, and no activity relate to hope, psychological distress, and mental health. Participants who practiced...