RSS 1.0Médecine et sciences de la santé – Articles de périodiques
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The alarmin(g) effect of interleukin-5 blockade on residual eosinophil function is of clinical consequence
(2022)"To the editor: Congratulations to Van Hulst et al for their article on the influence of interleukin (IL)-5 blockade on blood eosinophils in severe asthma [1]. In their discussion, the authors state that it is unclear if ... -
Q fever presenting as miliary pneumonia: Case imagery and differential diagnosis
(2019)Abstract: Case/imagery description: A 56-year-old immunocompetent male consulted for one month of relapsing fever, moderate dyspnea, non-productive cough, headaches, and myalgias. Past medical history was unremarkable ... -
Seeking multiple doors? Service utilization among a cohort of women gamblers over two years
(2021)Objectives: With the feminization of gambling, the proportions of women experiencing gambling problems and seeking help have increased. Understanding help-seeking in women is essential to better meeting their needs, however ... -
Poker playing among women: Understanding factors associated with gambling problems
(2020)Abstract: Poker players are at high risk of experiencing gambling problems. Despite the feminization of gambling, little is known about the problems associated with poker playing among women. This cross-sectional study ... -
"It did not apply to me": poker players’ perspectives of prevention messages
(2020)Background: Despite the risks associated with poker and its unique characteristics when compared to other forms of gambling, little knowledge exists of poker players’ perceptions of prevention strategies. Objective: The ... -
Once online poker, always online poker? Poker modality trajectories over two years
(2020)Online poker is considered more at-risk than land-based poker in terms of intense gambling behaviors and gambling problems. The development of many online gambling sites has raised public health concerns about the potential ... -
Scoping study of definitions of and instruments measuring vulnerability in older adults: Toward research, policy and practice fostering social participation and health equity
Other titre : Scoping study of definitions and instruments measuring vulnerability in older adults(2022)Abstract: It is important to foster social participation and health equity especially for older adults in situations of vulnerability Despite growing interest in the concept of vulnerability there is no consensus regarding ... -
Eosinophils in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations are associated with increased readmissions
Other titre : Eosinophils in COPD exacerbations are associated with increased eeadmissions(2017)Abstract: Background. A subset of patients with COPD demonstrates eosinophilic inflammation either in their sputum or blood. Previous studies regarding the association between increased blood eosinophil levels and poor ... -
Exploring support needed by home health aides in choosing bathing equipment: New challenges for occupational therapy collaboration
(2013)Abstract : In Quebec (Canada), home health aides aregradually being involved in choosing bathing equipment forcommunity-dwelling clients with bathing difficulties, a task traditionally performed by occupational therapists. ... -
Portrait des pratiques évaluatives des ergothérapeutes oeuvrant au Québec
Other titre : Overview of the assessment practices of occupational therapists working in Quebec(2019)Description. L'évaluation du client est primordiale dans la pratique de l'ergothérapie, notamment pour établir les priorités de traitement et pour vérifier l'efficacité des interventions. Les pratiques évaluatives des ... -
Functional disability and social participation restriction associated with chronic conditions in middle-aged and older adults
(2017)Abstract : Background. We examine the population impact on functional disability and social participation of physical and mental chronic conditions individually and in combination. Methods. Cross-sectional, population-based ... -
Determinants of Depressive Symptoms at 1 Year Following ICU Discharge in Survivors of $ 7 Days of Mechanical Ventilation : Results From the RECOVER Program, a Secondary Analysis of a Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study
(2019)Abstract : Background: Moderate to severe depressive symptoms occur in up to one-third of patients at 1 year following ICU discharge, negatively affecting patient outcomes. This study evaluated patient and caregiver factors ... -
Match between needs and services for participation of older adults receiving home care : Appraisals and challenges
(2014)Abstract : Purpose. This paper aims to explore the match between needs and services related to participation for frail older adults receiving home care. Design/methodology/approach. A qualitative multiple case study was ... -
L’accompagnement-citoyen en soutien à la participation sociale des aînés ayant un traumatisme craniocérébral
(2019)Hautement valorisée par les aînés, la participation sociale a des effets bénéfiques sur leur santé biopsychosociale. Tous n’ont pas cependant les mêmes opportunités pour s’investir dans ce type d’activités; particulièrement ... -
Awareness Tool for Safe and Responsible Driving (OSCAR) : A Potential Educational Intervention for Increasing Interest, Openness and Knowledge About the Abilities Required and Compensatory Strategies Among Older Drivers
(2015)Abstract : Objective: This pilot study aimed to verify the impact of the awareness tool for safe and responsible driving (OSCAR) on older adults’ (1) interest, openness, and knowledge about the abilities and compensatory ... -
Pré-implantation de l’Accompagnementcitoyen personnalisé d’intégration communautaire (APIC) : Adaptabilité, collaboration et financement, les déterminants d’une implantation réussie
(2019)Cette étude visait à identifier les facilitateurs, les obstacles et la faisabilité d’implanter un Accompagnement-citoyen personnalisé d’intégration communautaire (APIC) pour des aînés en perte d’autonomie et vivant dans ... -
Exploring the Impact of a New Intervention to Increase Participation of Frail Older Adults in Meaningful Leisure Activities
(2018)Abstract : Many frail older adults have difficulty maintaining social participation. We developed an innovative, personalized intervention to help frail older adults pursue meaningful leisure activities through the use ... -
Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program in myotonic dystrophy: New opportunities for occupational therapists
Other titre : Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program dans la dystrophie myotonique : De nouvelles opportunités pour les ergothérapeutes(2016)Description. L’autogestion des maladies chroniques est une priorité des systèmes de santé. Les facteurs personnels et environnementaux des individus atteints de maladies neuromusculaires peuvent diminuer l’efficacité des ... -
Progressive Decline in Daily and Social Activities: A 9-year Longitudinal Study of Participation in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
(2019)Abstract : Objective: To describe and compare changes in participation over a 9-year period in women and men with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). To compare participation restrictions with available reference values from ... -
Is Aging Biology Ageist?
(2020)Abstract : The scientific questions we pursue are shaped by our cultural assumptions and biases, often in ways we are unaware. Here, we argue that modern biases against older adults (ageism) have unconsciously led aging ...
