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Comparison of Tools to Measure Physical Activity and Stationary Behavior in Older Adults Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
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Background: Although the detrimental effects of physical inactivity on health are well-documented, there is inadequate knowledge of physical activity in older adults following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Information is lacking regarding the effect of physical activity on risk for revision...
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Fall 2019
Meaning and purpose in life and hope, independently and collectively, play important roles in human functioning. Yet there remain gaps in our knowledge of the constructs and of the relationships between and among them. The aim of this study was to deepen our understanding of meaning, purpose, and...
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Living well without dialysis: Patients’ and healthcare professionals’ evaluation of the innovative, online Conservative Kidney Management Pathway
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Introduction Conservative kidney management (CKM) is a non-dialysis treatment option for older end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients with multiple comorbidities and poor functional status. For such patients who are unlikely to benefit from dialysis, Alberta recently launched a CKM Pathway...
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Rural Chinese Older Adults Use of Social Media as a Learning Tool: Opportunities and Obstacles to Learning
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Because of the development of digital technology, social media is becoming an indispensable software in everyone's mobile phones and computers. The rise of social media has led educators and learners to explore the possibilities of integrating it into the field of learning. Social media's unique...
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The preferred design of pedagogical agents by older adults for self-management health programs for chronic conditions
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This dissertation comprises a study of pedagogical agents and the preferences of older adult learners for specific pedagogical agents. Quantitative data were gathered from participants over the age of 55 concerning their preferences both for pedagogical agents’ design characteristics in general...
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Fall 2020
Background: Abundant evidence links the built environment (BE) and physical activity levels in older adults. Yet, the relationship of BE and other domains that are conducive for healthy aging and aging in place, have been insufficiently studied. This study investigated the relationship of...