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Evaluation of a Dementia Education Program for Family Medicine Residents
(University of Waterloo, 2010-06-16)Background: Dementia diagnosis and management is increasing in importance in the training of future family physicians. This research evaluated the effects of a dementia education program on family medicine residents’ ... -
Evaluation of Consumer Health Informatics Definitions: A Systematic Review of the Peer-Reviewed Literature, 1995-2012
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-17)Introduction: Consumer health informatics (CHI) is an emerging field that utilizes technology to provide tailored health information for the consumer. It is multidisciplinary in nature and stands at the crossroads of a ... -
Evaluation of maize and soybean intercropping on soil quality and nitrogen transformations in the Argentine Pampa
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-21)Agricultural intensification to increase food, feed, and fibre production has also resulted in environmental degradation, including poorer soil quality and high emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) like nitrous oxide (N2O). ... -
An evaluation of the potential effectiveness of tobacco-related health messages among Inuit in Nunavut, Canada: What types of messages work best at promoting smoking cessation among Inuit smokers?
(University of Waterloo, 2013-07-19)Background. Inuit experience some of the highest rates of tobacco use and of tobacco-related diseases in Canada. Communication strategies, such as health warnings on tobacco products, are seen as a necessary means of ... -
An Evaluation of the Reintroduction of Atlantic Salmon to Lake Ontario and its Tributaries
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-22)As the field of restoration continues to develop, it is important that initiatives are evaluated for their effectiveness and to explore the motivations and justifications behind the projects‘ designs. Current restoration ... -
Evaluation of two multi-component interventions for integrating smoking cessation treatments into routine primary care practice: a cluster randomized trial
(University of Waterloo, 2011-01-19)Background and Rationale: There is a well-documented practice gap in the rates at which evidence-based smoking cessation treatments are delivered to patients in primary care settings. Multi-component intervention that ... -
Examination of Driving Practices, Well-being and Community Engagement in Retirement Living Seniors
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-17)Introduction: Almost all the research on transportation use and travel patterns of older adults has been confined to community-dwelling seniors. This multi-phase project was initiated to gain a better understanding of ... -
An examination of environmental policy regarding the 2008 Koi Herpesvirus (CyHV-3) outbreak in Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada: the disposal of Cyprinus carpio carpio L. on First Nation and off-reserve land
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-24)Koi Herpesvirus (KHV), a species-specific DNA virus of the family Herpesviridae, is responsible for mass mortalities of common carp (Cyprinus carpio carpio L.) throughout the world. KHV’s broad geographical distribution ... -
Examination of Factors Related to Driving, Travel Patterns and Falls in Retirement Living Seniors
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-21)Introduction: To date, there has been little research on driving or transportation use in retirement living seniors or the associations with quality of life, including staying active, socially engaged and connected with ... -
Examination of Older Driver Perceptions and Actual Behaviour in Sole Household Drivers and Driving Couples
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-28)Introduction: Driver perceptions may be a more important determinant of behaviour than one’s actual driving abilities. While there is evidence to support these associations, prior studies have relied on self-reports of ... -
An Examination of Planned Quit Attempts among Ontario Smokers and Its Impact on Abstinence
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-30)Background: Planning has long been assumed to be an important element of any successful quit smoking strategy. However, recent research findings indicate that unplanned, or spontaneous quit attempts, may lead to more ... -
An Examination of Smoking-Related Behaviours and Self-Perceptions, and the Role of School Connectedness in Predicting Cigarette Use Among Students at an Ontario University
(University of Waterloo, 2005)<strong>Background. </strong> Post-secondary institutions account for more smokers than any other occupational setting in Canada (Hammond, 2005). Unfortunately, little is known about tobacco use among this distinct ... -
Examination of Winter Driving using In-vehicle Devices and the Perceptions of Older Drivers
(University of Waterloo, 2010-07-22)Introduction: Although several studies have examined self-regulatory practices in older drivers, most have relied on self-report. Blanchard (2008) was the first to examine actual driving patterns more objectively (using ... -
Examining determinants of health numeracy and processing of numeric health information by English-as-a-second language immigrants to Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-28)Health numeracy is a necessary skill for accessing health services. Immigrants have lower levels of health numeracy compared to host populations which constrains their access to health information necessary to make quality ... -
Examining Place-based Governance Principles in Two Atlantic Canada Protected Areas
(University of Waterloo, 2007-01-22)A historical approach to preserving biodiversity throughout the world is the establishment of protected areas, with the underlying philosophy that the greatest public benefit is achieved by protecting natural resources, ... -
Examining the ecosystem service and social well-being contributions of beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata) and the implications for integrated coastal planning along the southeastern shoreline of Lake Huron, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-21)Beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata) is a key component in maintaining the stability of the prominent beach-dune ecosystems of the Lake Huron shoreline, with benefits to dependent species (e.g., piping plover) and those ... -
Examining the Hospital Elder Life Program in a Rehabilitation Setting: A Mixed Methods Evaluation
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-19)Delirium is a neuropsychiatric syndrome that is common among older adults in various care settings. It is consistently associated with increased rates of morbidity, mortality, long-term care placement and longer, costlier ... -
Examining the Potential of Inuit Art and Artistic Processes to Facilitate Knowledge System Bridging About Environmental Change
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-26)Art and artistic processes have an important role to play to bridge knowledge systems about environmental change and to inform governance action. Inuit and western knowledge systems contribute to understanding and governance ... -
Examining the Potential Use of Geospatial -Informatics Technologies to Engage Northern Canadian First Nation Youth in Environmental Initiatives
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-23)Having experienced climatic warming before, First Nations people of the Albany River basin in sub-arctic, Canada, have already shown the ability to be adaptable to external influences. However, societal changes and the ... -
Examining the relationship between climate change and migration and its socio-economic implications in Dhaka, Bangladesh
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-10)Climate change and migration are two urgent global issues of our time, and their relationship is complex and unpredictable. Understanding the nature and implications of this relationship is crucial for policymakers, ...