Applied Health Sciences (Faculty of): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Religious Participation on Cognitive Function in Middle- and Old-Aged Adults: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Methods Study of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
(University of Waterloo, 2019-12-05)Background: Preserving cognitive health is a crucial aspect of successful aging. Atypical cognitive decline is linked to the onset of dementia disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Even normal cognitive deterioration can ... -
Exploring Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients' Needs in Shared Decision Making: A Qualitative User Needs Study
(University of Waterloo, 2019-11-29)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory debilitating joint condition with individualized symptom severity. Access to multiple medication choices allow consideration of patient preferences and fit ... -
The Influence of Social Networks on Mental and Emotional Health Resource-Seeking Behaviours Amongst Women who are Refugees from Syria
(University of Waterloo, 2019-11-12)Background and Objectives: While the arrival of migrants into Canada from foreign countries is not a new phenomenon, recent years have seen a larger than usual influx of individuals come into the nation. Between 2015 and ... -
THE UNCERTAINTY THAT SHAPES THE OPERATIONS OF HEALTH-FOCUSED NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN VIETNAM
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-31)Objective: This research project explores how uncertainty shapes NGOs operating in the health sector in relation to other institutions, and how NGOs strategize to maintain their image and survive under uncertain conditions, ... -
Understanding the Pathways in the Relationship between Engagement with Nature and Wellbeing
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-31)It is now well established that contact with nature, regardless of activity type or experience, can have positive influences on the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual health and wellbeing of individuals. The ... -
The Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity of Using the Self-report Version of interRAI Check-Up Among Community Dwelling Older Adults
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-23)As the result of population aging around the world, the prevalence of chronic conditions is increasing. Early detection through constant monitoring is an effective strategy of minimizing the impact of chronic conditions ... -
Investigating the Effects of Methylmercury on Tetanus Induced Synaptic Plasticity in CA1 of Rat Hippocampus Using A Newly Developed MEA Protocol
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-22)Background: Methylmercury (MeHg) is a neurotoxicant that induces sensorimotor dysfunction at high levels. However, the majority of the world’s populations are exposed at lower levels, at which the effects and mechanisms ... -
What role does resilience play in university students’ mental health service use?
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-15)Background and Objectives: Globally, rates of individuals experiencing mental health disorders are increasing, with an estimated 450 million people affected with studies showing that about half of the Canadian population ... -
Leveraging the Proteus Effect to Motivate Emotional Support in a Serious Game for Mental Health
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-11)Researchers have explored how online communities can be leveraged for peer support, but general disinterest and a lack of engagement have emerged as substantial barriers to their use in practice. To address this gap, we ... -
An Exploration of Residents' and Care Partners' Perspectives on 3D Printed Pureed Food in Long-Term Care Homes in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-30)Dysphagia, or swallowing difficulties, results in the inability to consume foods of regular texture and/or fluids of regular consistency. A large proportion of residents in long term-care (LTC) homes in Ontario suffer from ... -
Lower Limb Biomechanics in Walking, Running and Cycling: Implications for Overuse Injury
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-27)A common anecdotal theory among endurance athletes is that cycling results in fewer knee injuries compared to running. This is thought to be due in part to a lower impact ground reaction force in cycling, compared to ... -
The effects of operationally relevant head supported mass on neck muscle activity during a rapid scanning task
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-26)The addition of head supported mass, specifically night vision goggles (NVGs), is widely accepted as a key contributor to neck trouble among armed forces rotary wing pilots (Harrison et al., 2009). In fact, nearly 80% of ... -
Postural state modulation of cortical balance reactions
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-25)Safe and effective walking is a crucial part of daily human life, but the number of injuries and resulting financial burden from falls during walking is increasing. As a result, it continues to be important to advance ... -
Cerebral Autoregulatory Response to Postural Changes and Walking in Older Adults with Heart Failure
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-18)Individuals with heart failure (HF) have reduced cerebral blood flow (CBF) compared to age- matched older adults. This might be related to an impairment in cerebral autoregulation (CA), or an impairment in the CA mechanisms ... -
Does a sex difference of AMPA receptor trafficking after oxygen-glucose deprivation exist in rat cortical and hippocampal slices?
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-17)Stroke, which is caused by an interruption of blood supply to the brain, is a major public health burden because it is one of the leading global causes of death and disability. AMPA receptor trafficking is considered to ... -
“Look at me! Am I a security threat?!”: Border crossing experiences of Canadian dual citizens post 9/11
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-16)We live in an era in which security politics are generated and sustained by the ‘war on terror’ (Anderson, 2010; Bhandar, 2008; Mueller, 2006). This war often targets mobile people. As a result, security and tourism have ... -
Older Adults' Experiences of Community in Municipal Recreation Contexts: A Case Study of the Burlington Seniors' Centre
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-10)In 2012, the first members of the baby boom cohort, those born between the years of 1946 and 1965, reached the age of 65 (Statistics Canada, 2012). The older adult population in Canada is expected to outnumber that of youth ... -
How do Syrian refugee women seek and find work? A feminist grounded analysis of work integration experiences in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-05)Close to 58,000 Syrian refugees have resettled in Canada since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011. Half of these are women. When guaranteed income supports cease (provided for up to one year by governments and ... -
Choir Participation and Community Wellbeing: A Social Identity Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-03)Research about choir and community wellbeing shows that there is a positive association between the two constructs. In addition, the positive association between choir participation and community wellbeing seems to be ... -
Evaluation of a Regional Behavioural Support Program
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-03)Background: Persons living with dementia may often present with responsive behaviours. Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) is a provincial initiative to enhance supports and services for persons living with responsive ...