Search Results - "Best, Krista L"

Exploring the Influence of Structured Familiarization to an Adjustable, Passive Load-Bearing Exoskeleton on Oxygen Consumption and Lower Limb Muscle Activation During Walking by Diamond-Ouellette, Gabriel, Le Quang, Miorie, Karakolis, Thomas, Bouyer, Laurent J., Best, Krista L.

“…Walking patterns are modified during load carriage, resulting in an increased activation of lower limb muscles and energy expenditure. Negative effects of load…”
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Pilot Study of a Peer-Led Wheelchair Training Program to Improve Self-Efficacy Using a Manual Wheelchair: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Best, Krista L., PhD, Miller, William C., PhD, FCAOT, Huston, Grant, PT, Routhier, Francois, PEng, PhD, Eng, Janice J., PhD, PT/OT

“…Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of a peer-led wheelchair training program on self-efficacy of manual wheelchair (MWC) use and to explore influences…”
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Assistive Technology Use and Provision During COVID-19: Results From a Rapid Global Survey by Smith, Emma M, Toro Hernandez, Maria Luisa, Ebuenyi, Ikenna D, Syurina, Elena V, Barbareschi, Giulia, Best, Krista L, Danemayer, Jamie, Oldfrey, Ben, Ibrahim, Nuha, Holloway, Catherine, MacLachlan, Malcolm

“…The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted all segments of society, but it has posed particular challenges for the inclusion of persons with…”
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Wheelchair Skills Training to Improve Confidence With Using a Manual Wheelchair Among Older Adults: A Pilot Study by Sakakibara, Brodie M., BSc, Miller, William C., PhD, FCAOT, Souza, Melanie, MScOT, Nikolova, Viara, MScOT, Best, Krista L., MSc

“…Abstract Objective To examine the effects of wheelchair skills training on confidence in older adults who are inexperienced wheelchair users. Design Parallel…”
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Evaluation of pediatric-specific resources to support utilization of the Wheelchair Skills Training Program by the users of the resources: a descriptive qualitative study by Ouellet, Béatrice, Rushton, Paula W., Côté, Andrée-Anne, Fortin-Haines, Laurence, Lafleur, Emma, Paré, Isabelle, Barwick, Melanie, Kirby, R. Lee, Robert, Maxime T., Routhier, François, Dib, Tatiana, Burrola-Mendez, Yohali, Best, Krista L.

“…Abstract Background Children’s ability to engage in meaningful activities is positively influenced by their ability to move independently. Preliminary evidence…”
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Social participation of individuals with spinal injury using wheelchairs in rural Tanzania after peer training and entrepreneurial skills training by Serres-Lafontaine, Annabelle de, Labbé, Delphine, Batcho, Charles S., Norris, Lucy, Best, Krista L.

“…Background Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in less-resourced settings reported barriers to community integration, including inaccessible…”
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Balance Confidence: A Predictor of Perceived Physical Function, Perceived Mobility, and Perceived Recovery 1 Year After Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation by Torkia, Caryne, MSc, BScOT, Best, Krista L., PhD, Miller, William C., PhD, FCAOT, Eng, Janice J., PT/OT, PhD

“…Abstract Objective To estimate the effect of balance confidence measured at 1 month poststroke rehabilitation on perceived physical function, mobility, and…”
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Public Transport Accessibility for People With Disabilities: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Mwaka, Claudel R, Best, Krista L, Gamache, Stéphanie, Gagnon, Martine, Routhier, François

“…Transportation is essential for people of all ages and backgrounds to live a fulfilling and satisfying life. Public transport (PT) can facilitate access to the…”
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Co-creation and Evaluation of an Adapted Physical Activity Toolkit: Guidelines To Support Practice Among Rehabilitation Professionals in Community Organizations by de Serres-Lafontaine, Annabelle, Périnet-Lacroix, Roxanne, Batcho, Charles Sebiyo, Best, Krista L.

“…Background: Limited knowledge and skills of health professionals is a common barrier when adapting physical activity for people with disabilities. A community…”
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Providing Accessible ReCreation Outdoors–User-Driven Research on Standards: Protocol for Mobile and Web-Based Interviews for Winter Assessments by Prescott, Mike, Gamache, Stéphanie, Mortenson, W Ben, Best, Krista L, Grandisson, Marie, Mostafavi, Mir Abolfazl, Labbé, Delphine, Morales, Ernesto, Mahmood, Atiya, Borisoff, Jaimie, Sawatzky, Bonita, Miller, William C, Bulk, Laura Yvonne, Robillard, Julie M, Routhier, François

“…Background Although there have been recent efforts to improve access to Canadian national parks, many remain not fully accessible to people with disabilities…”
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Providing Accessible Recreation Outdoors-User-Driven Research on Standards (PARCOURS): Protocol for a Multiphase Study by Prescott, Mike, Routhier, François, Labbé, Delphine, Grandisson, Marie, Mahmood, Atiya, Morales, Ernesto, Best, Krista L, Mostafavi, Mir Abolfazl, Borisoff, Jaimie, Gamache, Stéphanie, Sawatzky, Bonita, Miller, William C, Bulk, Laura Yvonne, Robillard, Julie M, Jenkins, Hailey-Thomas, Seetharaman, Kishore, Mortenson, W Ben

“…Canada's national parks are world-renowned. However, despite recent attempts to improve access, many are not accessible to people with disabilities. With the…”
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Feasibility of the trial procedures for a randomized controlled trial of a community-based peer-led wheelchair training program for older adults by Best, Krista L, Miller, William C, Routhier, François, Eng, Janice J

“…A novel peer-led manual wheelchair (MWC) training program may support the training needs of older adults, but establishing program feasibility is a pragmatic…”
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Rethinking controlled trials for evaluating wheelchair skills training in children by Best, Krista L., Kirby, R. Lee

“…This commentary is on the original article by Naaris et al. on pages 1653–1663 of this issue…”
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Physical and Leisure Activity in Older Community-Dwelling Canadians Who Use Wheelchairs: A Population Study by Best, Krista L., Miller, William C.

“…Background. Physical and leisure activities are proven health promotion modalities and have not been examined in older wheelchair users. Main Objectives…”
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Influence of peer-based rehabilitation interventions for improving mobility and participation among adults with mobility disabilities: a systematic review by Beaudoin, Maude, Best, Krista L., Routhier, François

“…Purpose: The prevalence of mobility disability reaches up to 20.5% among older adults. Mobility is a key factor of participation, thus rehabilitation…”
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Exploring the Influence of a Community-Based Peer-Led Wheelchair Skills Training on Satisfaction with Participation in Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida: A Pilot Study by Ouellet, Béatrice, Best, Krista L, Wilson, Deb, Miller, William C

“…Peer-led approaches improve satisfaction with participation, wheelchair skills and wheelchair use self-efficacy in adults, but the evidence is limited in…”
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The effect of a trunk release maneuver on Peak Pressure Index, trunk displacement and perceived discomfort in older adults seated in a High Fowler's position: a randomized controlled trial by Best, Krista L, Desharnais, Guylaine, Boily, Jeanette, Miller, William C, Camp, Pat G

“…Pressure ulcers pose significant negative individual consequences and financial burden on the healthcare system. Prolonged sitting in High Fowler's position…”
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Expert consensus for a digital peer-led approach to improving physical activity among individuals with spinal cord injury who use manual wheelchairs by Best, Krista L., Bourassa, Sophie, Sweet, Shane N., Routhier, François

“…Active Living Lifestyles for manual wheelchair users (ALLWheel) uses a digital peer-led approach to incorporate two behavior change theories to address a…”
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Walking Aid Use in Canada: Prevalence and Demographic Characteristics Among Community-Dwelling Users by Charette, Caroline, Best, Krista L, Smith, Emma M, Miller, William C, Routhier, François

“…Mobility limitations represent the third most prevalent cause of disability, affecting more than 1.9 million community-dwelling Canadians. Walking aids are…”
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Examining long-term motivational and behavioral outcomes of two physical activity interventions by Bremer, Emily, Liska, Tayah M., Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Kelly P., Best, Krista L., Sweet, Shane N.

“…To examine possible impacts of two theory-based interventions - "Enhancing quality of life through exercise: A tele-rehabilitation approach (TEQ) and Active…”
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