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Patient Safety: What Can Be Done About It?, Steven Dain Aug 2011

Patient Safety: What Can Be Done About It?, Steven Dain

Steven L Dain

Much is said and written about patient safety. In Canada, a small group of dedicated physicians, nurses and engineers participates in the Canadian Standards Association and Standards Council of Canada Advisory Committees writing basic safety and essential performance requirements for a large range of anesthesia, respiratory care and critical care equipment. Over the past several years, in recognition of the globalization of trade and the international nature of medical device design and manufacturing, Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society members Dr Steven Dain, Dr Karen Brown, Dr Matt Kurrek, Dr Ken LeDez, and Dr Jeremy Sloan have primarily participated in Organization for International …


Pressure Pain Threshold Testing Demonstrates Predictive Ability In People With Acute Whiplash., David Walton Aug 2011

Pressure Pain Threshold Testing Demonstrates Predictive Ability In People With Acute Whiplash., David Walton

David Walton

No abstract provided.


Barriers To Exercise: Perspectives From Multiethnic Cancer, Siew Yim Loh Assoc Prof Jan 2011

Barriers To Exercise: Perspectives From Multiethnic Cancer, Siew Yim Loh Assoc Prof

Siew Yim Loh

Background: Many cancer survivors are still not active enough to reap the benefits of physical activity. This study aimed to explore the correlation between perceived barriers and participation in exercise among multiethnic Malaysian women with breast cancer. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a pre-post questionnaire and a media-clip as a cancer control strategy was conducted on a random sample of women with breast cancer. The tools were structured questionnaires to collect socio-medical demographic and physical activity data (e.g. barriers, exercise self-efficacy). Results: A statistically significant relationship between level of physical activity before and after diagnosis of breast cancer (n=51, χ2=70.14, …


Using Hearing And Occupational Science To Advance Opportunities For Persons With Hearing Loss At Work And In The Community, Lynn Shaw Dr., Mary Beth Jennings Dr., Elizabeth Cheesman Dr., Daniel Fok Dr. Jan 2011

Using Hearing And Occupational Science To Advance Opportunities For Persons With Hearing Loss At Work And In The Community, Lynn Shaw Dr., Mary Beth Jennings Dr., Elizabeth Cheesman Dr., Daniel Fok Dr.

Lynn Shaw

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Aids Clinical Trials Group Protocol 5164 On The Time From Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia Diagnosis To Antiretroviral Initiation In Routine Clinical Practice: A Case Study Of Diffusion, Dissemination And Implementation, Elvin Geng Dec 2010

The Effect Of Aids Clinical Trials Group Protocol 5164 On The Time From Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia Diagnosis To Antiretroviral Initiation In Routine Clinical Practice: A Case Study Of Diffusion, Dissemination And Implementation, Elvin Geng

Elvin H Geng

No abstract provided.