Category: Projects

  • 3F Celebrates Successful Master’s and PhD Defences

    3F Celebrates Successful Master’s and PhD Defences

    Our research team proudly acknowledges the successful thesis defences of Jasmine Friedrich Yap and Dr. Michael Ibekaku. Friedrich Yap’s Master’s research focused on adapting fracture prevention guidelines for home care in Canada, while Ibekaku’s PhD dissertation developed a culturally appropriate physical activity program for dementia care in Nigeria. Their achievements significantly enrich clinical practice and…

  • Fracture Prevention in Home Care

    Fracture Prevention in Home Care

    This infographic outlines a national study focused on adapting fracture-prevention guidelines for home care beneficiaries. Engaging home care recipients, caregivers, and bone-health experts, the initiative aims to create tailored strategies to minimize fracture risks among individuals receiving care at home throughout Canada.

  • Now Recruiting Rehabilitation Professionals for a Continuing Education Study on Dementia

    Now Recruiting Rehabilitation Professionals for a Continuing Education Study on Dementia

    CARES-D aims to enhance knowledge and confidence among physiotherapists working with dementia patients in Canada. Participants will complete questionnaires, engage with an online course, and provide feedback. The study requires approximately 5 hours for completion and is exclusively offered in English. For details, contact Nazanin Nasiri at the provided email.

  • Care Approaches in Rehabilitation for Effective Support for Dementia (CARES-D)

    Care Approaches in Rehabilitation for Effective Support for Dementia (CARES-D)

    We have been working to create, Care Approaches in Rehabilitation for Effective Support for Dementia (CARES-D). This is a course using evidence-based information to generate awareness, share knowledge, and inform decision-making for rehabilitation professionals working with individuals with dementia.   This project has been made possible by the Canada Brain Research Fund (CBRF), an innovative arrangement…

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  • Featured Project: Diversity Exchange

    Featured Project: Diversity Exchange

    The Diversity Exchange project was run through the Dalhousie School of Physiotherapy. The project aimed to create general stock healthcare images that were diverse in all aspects, including health conditions, race, and gender. Originally imagined by Caitlin McArthur the project was a success with over 100 images now available to the public that promote inclusivity.…

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