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Author Archives: Ashleigh Enright
Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Dementia: a Systematic Review
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Paweena Sukhawathanakul has published a systematic review with former IALH Director Holly Tuokko, Alexander Crizzle, Gary Naglie, and Mark J. Rapoport, entitled “Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Dementia: a Systematic Review”. The review was published in the Canadian Geriatrics Journal. Abstract: Background and Objectives: While a range of psychotherapeutic interventions is available …
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Shapify: Pathways to SARS-CoV-2 Frameshifting Pseudoknot
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Hosna Jabbari has co-authored an article with Luke Trinity, Ian Wark, Lance Lansing and Ulrike Stege entitled “Shapify: Pathways to SARS-CoV-2 Frameshifting Pseudoknot”. The article was published with Research Square. Abstract: Background: Multiple viruses including HIV, MERS-CoV (coronavirus responsible for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, MERS), SARS-CoV (coronavirus responsible for SARS) …
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What is the empirical basis for converting banded ordinal data on numbers of sex partners among MSM into a continuous scale level variable? A secondary analysis of 13 surveys across 17 countries
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored an article entitled “What is the empirical basis for converting banded ordinal data on numbers of sex partners among MSM into a continuous scale level variable? A secondary analysis of 13 surveys across 17 countries”. The article was published in BMC Medical Research Methodology. Other authors …
Describing the Use of Behavior Change Techniques Among the Most Popular Home Workout Channels on YouTube: A Quantitative Content Analysis
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Ryan Rhodes has co-authored an article entitled “Describing the use of behavior change techniques among the most popular home workout channels on YouTube: A quantitative content analysis” with Wuyou Sui, Anisa Morava, Jason Tsang, and Anna Sui. The article was published in Journal of Health Psychology. Abstract: The purpose of …
A Resilience Model for Moderating Outcomes Related to Electronic Medical Record Downtime
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Elizabeth Borycki has published a paper entitled “A Resilience Model for Moderating Outcomes Related to Electronic Medical Record Downtime” with Joseph M. Walsh. The paper was published in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Abstract: The objective of this scoping review is to develop a model to understand the factors …
Trajectories of Frailty With Aging: Coordinated Analysis of Five Longitudinal Studies
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellows Scott Hofer and Andrea Piccinin, and IALH Student Affiliate Nathan Lewis have co-authored an article entitled “Trajectories of Frailty with Aging: Coordinated Analysis of Five Longitudinal Studies” with Natalie D. Jenkins, Emiel O. Hoogendijk, et al. The article as published in Innovation in Aging. Abstract: Background and Objectives There is …
Maternal high-fat diet in mice induces cerebrovascular, microglial and long-term behavioural alterations in offspring
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Marie-Ève Tremblay has published an article entitled “Maternal high-fat diet in mice induces cerebrovascular, microglial and long-term behavioural alterations in offspring.” Co-authors include Maude Bordeleau, Cesar H. Comin, Lourdes Fernández de Cossío, Chloé Lacabanne, Moises Freitas-Andrade, Fernando González Ibáñez, Joanna Raman-Nair, Michael Wakem, Mallar Chakravarty, Luciano da F. Costa and …
Multi-Process Action Control in Physical Activity: A Primer
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Ryan Rhodes has a journal review entitled “Multi-Process Action Control in Physical Activity: A Primer” in Frontiers in Psychology. Abstract: The gap between the decision to engage in physical activity and subsequent behavioral enactment is considerable for many. Action control theories focus on this discordance in an attempt to improve …
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Sociodemographic and Psychological Predictors of Seeking Health Information Online among GB2M in Ontario: Findings from the #iCruise Project
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored an article entitled “Sociodemographic and Psychological Predictors of Seeking Health Information Online among GB2M in Ontario: Findings from the #iCruise Project” with David J. Brennan, Maya A. Kesler, Adam W.J. Davies, Georgi Georgievski, Barry D. Adam, David Collict, Trevor A. Hart, Travis J. Salway and Dane …
Representative Synthetic Crowds for Inclusive Environment Design
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Brandon Haworth has published a conference paper with Mubbasir Kapadia and Petros Faloutsos entitled “Representative Synthetic Crowds for Inclusive Environment Design”. This paper was published for the 2021 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality (AIVR). Abstract: Synthetic crowds serve as a powerful tool for numerous applications across …
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Network Café: Insights from the Field: Non-Academic Career Options
March 25, 2022 10:00 to 11:30 PST via Zoom Bi-monthly Network Café sessions are intended to assist post-doctoral fellows and early career researchers to develop a career in academia, industry, or a combination of the two. The March session features presenters who have chosen to work primarily in non-academic settings. The panelists include: Jason …
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Application of the Multi-Process Action Control Model to Predict Physical Activity During Late Adolescence
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Ryan Rhodes has co-authored an article with Matthew Y.W. Kwan, Denver M.Y. Brown, Pullavi Dutta, Imran Haider, and John C. Cairney entitled “Application of the Multi-Process Action Control Model to Predict Physical Activity During Late Adolescence”. The article was published in Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology. Abstract: The aim …
Community and psychological barriers to tsunami preparation
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Robert Gifford has co-authored an article with Zahra Asgarizadeh entitled Community and psychological barriers to tsunami preparation. The article was published in Natural Hazards. Abstract: Tsunami risk was investigated as a platform for helping to understand the impact of community and psychological factors in natural disaster preparedness. Residents who lived …
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Correlates of Canadian Mothers’ Anger During the Postpartum Period: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Christine Ou has co-authored an article with Wendy A. Hall, Paddy Rodney and Robyn Stemler entitled “Correlates of Canadian mothers’ anger during the postpartum period: a cross-sectional survey.” The article was published in BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth. Abstract: Background Although some women experience anger as a mood problem after childbirth, …
A Rapid Review of End-of-Life Needs in the LGBTQ+ Community and Recommendations for Clinicians
Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellow Robert Beringer has published a review with Lisa Lintott, Annie Do and Helena Maria Lizardo Daudt entitled “A Rapid Review of End-of-Life Needs in the LGBTQ+ Community and Recommendations for Clinicians”. The review was published in Palliative Medicine. Abstract: Background: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer plus (LGBTQ+) adults face …
What Predicts the Physical Activity Intention-Behavior Gap? A Systematic Review
Publication Alert! IALH Faculty Affiliate Ryan Rhodes has co-authored an article with Amy Cox and Reza Sayar entitled What Predicts the Physical Activity Intention-Behavior Gap? A Systematic Review. The article was published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Intention is theorized as the proximal determinant of behavior in many leading theories and yet …
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Characterizing the Mechanical Performance of a Bare-Metal Stent with an Auxetic Cell Geometry
Publication Alert! IALH Affiliate Stephanie Willerth (Mechanical Engineering) has co-authored an article with Sukhwinder K. Buller, Hüseyin Lekesiz, Ahmet Abdullah Karaca, Yonghyun Cho, and Martin Byung Guk Jun entitled “Characterizing the Mechanical Performance of a Bare-Metal Stent with an Auxetic Cell Geometry”. The article was published in Applied Sciences (Switzerland) Abstract: This study …
The Use of Robotics in Dementia Care: An Ethical Perspective
Publication Alert! IALH Affiliate Elizabeth Borycki (Health Information Science) has published an article entitled “The Use of Robotics in Dementia Care: An Ethical Perspective” with IALH Student Affiliate Evangeline Wagner in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics Abstract: Dementia and other related diseases are becoming increasingly diagnosed and are placing a serious strain on the …
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Equity-Oriented Healthcare: What It Is and Why We Need It in Oncology
Publication Alert! IALH Affiliate Kelli Stajduhar has co-authored a journal article with Tara C. Horrill and Annette J. Brown entitled “Equity-Oriented Healthcare: What It Is and Why We Need It in Oncology”. The journal article is published in Current Oncology. Abstract: Alarming differences exist in cancer outcomes for people most impacted by persistent and widening …
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Minority stressors and connectedness among urban gay, bisexual, and queer men
Publication Alert! IALH Affiliate Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored an article entitled “Minority stressors and connectedness among urban gay, bisexual, and queer men” in Psychology of Men & Masculinities. Co Authors include Skakoon-Sparling, S., Cox, J., Kirshbaum, A. L., Berlin, G. W., Gaspar, M., Adam, B. D., Brennan, D. J., Moore, D. M., Apelian, H., Sang, …
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Winter Health and Fitness Week February 14-20, 2022
Winter Health and Fitness Week is here! IALH encourages you to engage in physical activity. Check out this poster for ideas, evidence-based research on the effects activity has on our physical and mental health, and some resources to include activity in your daily routine. Take a picture of yourself engaging in activity this week and tag …
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Masterminds 2022
This annual series of four lectures on Wednesday evenings in April showcases the spectrum of university research and performance. Masterminds is sponsored by the UVic Retirees Association and the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, with support from the University of Victoria. Registration is now open for this year’s Masterminds lecture series, presented via Zoom. …
Functional near infrared spectroscopy activation during an executive function task differs between healthy older and younger adults
Publication Alert! IALH Faculty Affiliates Stuart MacDonald (Psychology) and Jodie Gawryluk (Psychology and Division of Medical Sciences) have published an article with Drew Halliday, Psychology students Heather Kwan and Vanessa Scarapicchia entitled “Functional near infrared spectroscopy activation during an executive function task differs between healthy older and younger adults” in Aging Brain. Abstract: Background Healthy …
Compassionate nursing care and the use of digital health technologies: A scoping review
Publication Alert! IALH Faculty Affiliate Olga Petrovskaya has published a paper with Shamsa Ali, Manal Kleib, Pauline Paul and Megan Kennedy entitled “Compassionate nursing care and the use of digital health technologies: A scoping review” in International Journal of Nursing Studies. Abstract: Background Compassion is an essential component of quality patient-centered care and a core …