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Roy, L., Leclair, M., Crocker, A.G., Abdel-Baki, A., de Benedictis, L., Berube, F.A., Thibeault, E., Latimer, E., & Roy, M.A. (2024). Risk factors for homelessness and housing instability in the first episode of mental illness: Initial findings from the AMONT study. Early Intervention in Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1111/eip.13495
Bourgeois, N., Lands, L.C., Prevost, K., Poirier, C., & Janaudis-Ferreira, T. (2024). Virtual Physical Prehabilitation in Lung Transplant Candidates: A Proof-of-Concept Study. Transplant International. https://doi.org/10.3389/ti.2024.12355
Nguenha, N., Rodriguez, C., Drope, J., Bialous, S.A., Cunguara, B., & Lencucha, R. (2024). Tobacco policy (in)coherence in Mozambique: an examination of national and subnational stakeholder perspectives. Health Policy and Planning. https://doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czae010
Inceer, M., & Mayo, N. (2024). Health-related quality of life measures provide information on the contributors, components, and consequences of frailty in HIV: a systematic mapping review. Quality of Life Research. doi: 10.1007/s11136-024-03613-3
Classen, S., Gelinas, I., Barco, P., Gibson, B., Haffner, E., Jeghers, M., Wandenkolk, I., & Devos, H. (2024). Automated Vehicles: Future Initiatives for Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Driver Rehabilitation Specialists. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492241229993
Moncion, K., Rodrigues, L., Wiley, E., Noguchi, K.S., Negm, A., Richardson, J., MacDonald, M.J., Roig, M., & Tang, A. (2024). Aerobic exercise interventions for promoting cardiovascular health and mobility after stroke: a systematic review with Bayesian network meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107956
Dionne, E., Majnemer, A., Beauchamp, M.H., & Brossard-Racine, M. (2024). Factors associated with mathematical capacity in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 147, 104710. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2024.104710
Valestrand, E.A., Kvernenes, M., Kinsella, E.A., Hunskaar, S., & Schei, E. (2024). Transforming self-experienced vulnerability into professional strength: a dialogical narrative analysis of medical students’ reflective writing. Advances in Health Sciences Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10459-024-10317-3
Giroux, D., Branconnier, C., Bussières. A., Theroux, J., & Blanchette, M.A. (2024). Frequency and indication of non-musculoskeletal examinations: a cross-sectional survey of Quebec chiropractors. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 32(6). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-023-00522-z
Feldman, D.E., Gullemette, A., Sanzari, J., Youkheang, S., & Mazer, B. (2024). Decline in Mobility and Balance in Persons with Post-COVID-19 Condition. Physical Therapy. DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzae042
Shakya, S., Gopalakrishnan, S., Anaby, D., Madapura, S., Shetty, H.B., Shah, H.H., Venkatesan, V.S., & Rao, B.K. (2024). The effect of novel Head and Trunk Control Rehabilitation (HATCoRe) device in children with cerebral palsy: Single-Subject multiple baseline protocol. Methods X. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mex.2024.102649
Wiley, E., Moncion, K., Rodrigues, L., Fang, H., Noguchi, K.S., Roig, M., Richardson, J., MacDermid, J.C., & Tang, A. (2024). Exploring differences between gender expressions in exercise self-efficacy and outcome expectations for exercise in individuals with stroke. Plos One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299288
Nematollahi, S., Dieterich, K., Filges, I., , ... & Dahan-Oliel, N. (2024). Common data elements for arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: An international framework. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15898
Feldman, D.E., Guillemette, A., Sanzari, J., Youkheang, S., & Mazer, B. (2024). Decline in Mobility and Balance in Persons with Post–COVID-19 Condition. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzae042
Ullenhag, A., Imms, C., Anaby, D., Kramer, J.M., Girdler, S., … & Granlund, M. (2024). How can we reach long-lasting inclusive participation for all? A vision for the future. Child Care Health Development. 50(2):e13249. doi: 10.1111/cch.13249.
Wu, Y-T., Baillet, S., Lamontagne, A. (2024) Brain mechanisms involved in the perception of emotional gait: A combined magnetoencephalography and virtual reality study. PLoS ONE 19(3): e0299103. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299103
Quigley, A., Brouillette, M.J., Fellows, L., & Mayo, N. (2024). Use of the Patient Generated Index to Identify Physical Health Challenges among People Living with HIV: A Cross-sectional Study. Physiotherapy Canada. DOI: 10.3138/ptc-2023-0054
Elfassy, C., Araujo, C.R., Dunn, T., Cachecho, S., Elekanachi, R., Higgins, J., Snider, L., & Dahan-Oliel, N. (2024). Pediatric Performance-Based Outcome Measures for Upper Extremity Function: A Scoping Review and Linking to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. Canadian Journal Occupational Therapy. doi: 10.1177/00084174241233513
Ghai, S., Chassé, K., Renaud, M.J., Guicherd-Callin, L., Bussières, A., & Zidarov, D. (2024). Transition of care from post-acute services for the older adults in Quebec: a pilot impact evaluation. BMC Health Services Research 24(421). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-10818-2
Shikako, K., Lai, J., Yoo, P., Teachman, G., & Majnemer, A. (2024). Evidence-informed Stakeholder Consultations to promote rights-based approaches for children with disabilities. Front. Rehabil. Sci. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2024.1322191
Sahadewo, G.A., Lencucha, R., Shashika, B., Drope, J., & Witoelar, F. (2024). Assessing the Level of Poverty and Utilization of Government Social Programs Among Tobacco Farmers in Indonesia. Nicotine & Tobacco Research. https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntae050
Al Zoubi, F., Bussières, A., Chan, H. W., Leung, K.Y., Ng, Y.Y., Lau, K.C., Ngai, S.P., Tsang, S.M., Wong, A.Y., & Thomas, A. (2024). Refining and adapting the measurement properties of evidence-based practice measures for physiotherapy students. Plos One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298611
Da Silva, T., Momen, R., … Janaudis-Ferreira, T., Wickerson, L., & Rozenberg, D. (2024). Online resources as a source of information for exercise and physical activity in solid organ transplant recipients. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2024.1353663
Boudreau, D., Wykretowicz, H., Kinsella, E.A., Fuks, A., & Saraga, M. (2024). Discovering clinical phronesis. Medicine, Health Care and Philosphy, 27, 165-179. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11019-024-10198-8
Banaru, D., Boyd, D., Halevy, M., Oliver, A., Orsat-Parker, K., Brien, M., Krishna, D., Coutinho, F., & Ogourtsova, T. (2024). Social capital of families of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in South India. Dev Med Child Neurol. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.15949
Gaid, D., Eilayyan, O., Ahmed, S., & Bussières, A. (2024). Enrollment, adherence and retention rates among musculoskeletal disorders rehabilitation practitioners in knowledge translation studies: a systematic review and meta-regression. Implementation Science Communications, 5(51). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-024-00585-w
Larivière, C., Preuss, R., Coutu, M.F., Sullivan, M.J., Roy, N., & Henry, S.M. (2024). Disability reduction following a lumbar stabilization exercise program for low back pain: large vs. small improvement subgroup analyses of physical and psychological variables. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 25(358). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-07480-4
de Laat, S., Musoni, E.R., … Hunt, M., Amir, T., … & Schwartz, L. (2024). They do their utmost: promise and limits of palliative care in two refugee camps in Rwanda, a qualitative study. Medicine, Conflict and Survival. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/13623699.2024.2339732
Tremblay, S.M., Lal, S., Ferro, M.A., & Anaby, D.R. (2024). Mental health practices in rehabilitation for youth with physical disabilities: a chart review study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2344659
Leclair, M.C., Crocker, A.G., Lemieux, A.J., Roy, L., Nicholls, T.L., Cao., & Latimer, E.A. (2024). Lifetime criminal justice involvement is not a barrier to Housing First effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Journal of Social Distress and Homelessness, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2024.2342049
Pongpanit, K., Dayan, N., Janaudis-Ferreira, T., Roig, M., Spahija, J., & Bertagnolli, M. (2024). Exercise effects on maternal vascular health and blood pressure during pregnancy and postpartum: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 00, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwae165
de Aquino Costa Sousa, T., Gagnon, I.J., Li, K.Z., McFadyen, B.J., & Lamontagne, A. (2024). Exploring the challenges of avoiding collisions with virtual pedestrians using a dual-task paradigm in individuals with chronic moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. J NeuroEngineering Rehabil, 21(80). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-024-01378-x
Mayo, N., Brouillette, M.J., Fellows, L.K., & Hum, S. (2024). Quantifying the Degree of Fatigue in People Reporting Symptoms of Post-COVID Syndrome: Results from a Rasch Analysis, Physiotherapy Canada. https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2023-0093
Giroux, C.M., Kim, S., & Thomas, A. (2024). How the knowledge shared using social media is taken up into health professions education practice: A qualitative descriptive study. Advances in Health Sciences Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10459-024-10338-y
Hanson, J., Sasitharan, A., Ogourtsova, T., & Majnemer, A. (2024). Knowledge translation strategies used to promote evidence-based interventions for children with cerebral palsy: a scoping review. Disability and Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2360661
Scarlat, K.A., Tchoumi, C.A., Feldman, A.G., & Levin, M.F. (2024). Referent Control of Side-to-Side Body-Weight Transfer During Standing and Stepping in Adults, Neuroscience, 551(94-102). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2024.05.016
Mazurek, C.M., Pearsall, D.J., Renaud, P.J., & Robbins, S.M. (2024). Inter-Segment Coordination of Male and Female Collegiate Ice Hockey Players During Forward Skating Starts. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2024.2337936
Dickerson, A.E., … Gelinas, I., Harries, P., Choi, M., Margot-Cattin, I., Mazer, B., … & Vrkljan, B. (2024). A systematic review of effective interventions and strategies to support the transition of older adults from driving to driving retirement/cessation. Innovation in Aging, igae054. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igae054
Lakrouf, R., Roy, L., Arbaud, C., & Stich, C. (2024). Interventions for pregnant youth and young mothers experiencing homelessness: A systematic review. Children and Youth Services Review, 161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.107678
Bourgeois, N., Tansey, C.M., & Janaudis-Ferreira, T. (2024). Exercise training in solid organ transplant candidates and recipients. Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation. DOI: 10.1097/MOT.0000000000001158
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