AGE-WELL Funded ProjectsOutputs
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| Usability of Virtual Gym, a Kinect-based system to enhance the physical and mental health of persons with dementiaNeubauer, N., *Fernandez, V., Daum, C., Lee, A., Donovan, J., Liu, L., & Storulia, E. (2017). Usability of Virtual Gym, a Kinect-based system to enhance the physical and mental health of persons with dementia. Poster presented at AGE-WELL’s 3rd Annual Conference, October 17-19, 2017, Winnipeg, MB.6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Waterloo, University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-18 | | | Stakeholder partnership on an online consumer guideline for locator technologies (poster presentation)
7.4-S2 University of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-06-21 | | | Design guideline for mobile applications for mental health conditions in seniors6.1 MEN-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-06-08 | Peyman Azad-Khaneghah, Noelannah Neubauer, Lili Liu | | Patient Oriented Research Summer Institute 2016Noelannah Neubauer and Peyman Azad-Khaneghah participated in "Patient Oriented Research Summer Institute 2016" facilitated by Alberta Innovates Health Solutions from May 3rd until May 4th. Noelannah and Peyman attended several workshops related to patient oriented research such as designing scales based on patient oriented outcomes, knowledge transfer and knowledge translation, and several panel presentations and poster presentations.
Noelannah and Peyman prepared a presentation which was delivered to Edmonton-based Project Leaders and HQP on May 27, 2016. The presentation included a discussion about the parallels between patient-oriented research and transdisciplinarity. A discussion was also held about how patient-oriented research and transdisciplinarity in WP6.1 and WP6.2. 6.1 MEN-ASSESS University of Alberta, University of Waterloo | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-05-03 | | | AGE-WELL WP6 Lab MeetingA report on activities conducted during the patient oriented research summer institute was presented to the other members of the WP6. 6.1 MEN-ASSESS | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-05-27 | Peyman Azad-Khaneghah, Noelannah Neubauer | | A rating scale for mental health mobile applications for older adults (poster presentation at CAG 2017)Objective. There are numerous mental health mobile applications (apps) available to the public. People can download these apps from online app markets. Few mental health apps are designed to take into consideration age-related cognitive, perceptual and sensory changes. Currently, there are no scales to help users rate the quality of mental health apps. The objective of this study was to create a scale that clinicians, mental health community organizations and app developers can use to rate the quality of mental health apps for older adults. Methods. A 2 phase multi method design was used. In phase 1, representatives from different stake holders such as older adults, clinicians, and app developers, participated in two focus groups to identify items of the scale. The literature on technology usability was used to guide the focus groups. In phase 2, which is still in progress, the relevance and adequacy of the items of the scale were evaluated by a panel of experts using a Delphi survey method. Results. Subscales identified from the literature and focus groups are ease of use, usefulness, appearance, compatibility, and cost. Phase 2 of the study (relevance and adequacy of items) is still in progress. Implications. The scale can be used for clinical, research and App development purposes. It can help organizations and clinicians to identify appropriate health apps for older adults. Researchers can use the scale to better study apps in systematic reviews. App developers can use this scale to design health-apps that are useable by older adults.
This abstract was submitted in April 2017, accepted, and was presented at CAG on Oct 20, 2017.6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-20 | | | A rating scale for mental health mobile applications for older adults: Item relevance and adequacy (Workshop at CAG 2017)Purpose and Objectives. There are numerous mental health mobile applications (apps) available to the public. People can download these apps from online app markets. Few mental health apps are designed to take into consideration age-related cognitive, perceptual and sensory changes. Currently, there are no scales to help users rate the quality of mental health apps. In phase 1 of this study we worked with clinicians, caregivers, older adults, and app developers to create a scale that clinicians can use to rate the quality of mental health apps for older adults. In this workshop, we will present the draft version of the developed scale and invite participants to provide feedback on the relevance and adequacy of the scale items. The workshop will contribute to phase 2 of the study, which is still in progress. Format. Participants will use a sample mental health app that is available on consumer app markets (iTunes or Google Play) and use the developed scale to rate the quality of the app. The trial will be followed by a focus group style discussion on the relevance and adequacy of the scale items. Suggestions from workshop participants will be used to improve the scale. Implication. The scale can be used for clinical, research and App development purposes. It can help organizations and clinicians to identify appropriate health apps for older adults. Researchers can use the scale to better classify apps in systematic reviews. App developers can use this scale to design health-apps that are useable by older adults.
This abstract was submitted April 2017, accepted, and the workshop was delivered at CAG on Oct 21, 2017.6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-21 | | | A rating scale for mental health mobile applications for older adultsAzad-Khaneghah, P., *Neubauer, N., Stroulia, E., & Liu, L. (2017). A rating scale for mental health mobile applications for older adults. Poster presented at AGE-WELL’s 3rd Annual Conference, October 17-19, 2017, Winnipeg, MB.
6.1 MEN-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-18 | | | Features of acceptable mental health mobile apps: Opinions of stakeholders (Paper presentation)6.1 MEN-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-06-23 | | | VirtualGym : A kinect-based system for seniors exercising at home6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-08-01 | | | Site visit to Chinese Christian Wing Kei Nursing Home Association and meeting regarding collaborationMembers of WP6.1@UAlberta and 6.2 traveled to Calgary to meet with the Board Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Care, Care Managers, and Rehabilitation and Recreation Manager to tour their facilities and discuss potential collaboration. Specific projects and technologies discussed included Vibrant Minds, Virtual Gym, Digital Storytelling and Dementia, Ambient Activity Technology (on behalf of Mark Chignell and Marc Kanik), Activity Localization, and Wandering Risk. A follow up meeting will be held in January 2017 to identify a timeline for unrolling projects at Wing Kei facilities. For more information on Wing Kei, please visit: www.wingkei.org6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta, University of Waterloo | Networking and Partnerships | 2017-12-01 | | | C-ASAP Calgary Action Team MeetingTeam members met with members of the Calgary Action Team (Kim Savard from CARYA; John Mungham from Age Friendly Calgary, City of Calgary; Paul Bartel from the Alzheimer Society of Calgary; Patty McCallum from the Calgary Police Service) to provide an overview of the C-ASAP system that has been developed and obtain feedback. Suggestions for changes were identified and modifications will be made by mid- to late- January 2018. A follow-up meeting will occur in late January in which the next iteration of the system will be presented and additional feedback obtained. 7.5-SIP A1 C-ASAP University of Alberta, Independent (industry representative), Independent, University of Waterloo | Networking and Partnerships | 2017-12-04 | | | Hacking Health – Edmonton 2016Media on the Event
1. The second U of A Health Hack-a-thon takes place this weekend - CBC Edmonton AM, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
2. Edmonton healers and hackers join forces - Metro Edmonton, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
3. Hackers to help seniors access health care - Global News, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016
4. Hacking Health Hackathon goes at the University of Alberta - 630 CHED, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016
5. Global News, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016
6. Technological solutions to health problems - CTV Two, Monday, Feb. 22, 2016
From Fernandez:
In Hacking Health 2016 in Edmonton, I participated as software engineering mentor, I brought my expertise and experience in developing games for rehabilitation, Kinect, CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training, and virtual simulation of human behaviour. The team, "SPINOIS NAP", was very useful the information about Kinect hardware in the implementation. They present a prototype which helps to maintain the correct posture during long hours seating in front of the computer.
6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta, University of Toronto, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-02-19 | | | Computer games for older adults: Findings of a usability study (Conference paper)6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Waterloo, University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-06-22 | | | Experiences of a clinical researcher: Relational ethics in research practice (oral presentation)6.1 MEN-ASSESS University of Waterloo, University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-11-01 | | | Tour of Smart Condo with John Barlow, MP for Foothills, AlbertaMP Barlow is the Conservative Party of Canada Associate Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food.6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS, 7.5-SIP A1 C-ASAP University of Alberta, University of Waterloo | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2017-11-17 | | | Meeting with potential older adult co-researcher Lili Liu, Eleni Stroulia, and Christine Daum met with Ken Yu who was recruited to become an older adult co-researcher in specific projects within WP6.1@UAlberta and WP6.2. Ken agreed to join the team and will begin his involvement in projects in early January 2017.6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta, University of Waterloo | Networking and Partnerships | 2017-11-30 | | | Ambient and wearable sensors for indoor activity recognition (Poster presentation)Diaz, D., Mohebbi, P., Yee, N., Daum, C., Liu, L., Nikoalidis, I., & Stroulia, E. (2017). Ambient and wearable sensors for indoor activity recognition. Poster presented at AGE-WELL’s 3rd Annual Conference, October 17-19, 2017, Winnipeg, MB6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Waterloo, University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-18 | | | Digital storytellingLiu, L., Kaufman, D., Astell, A., Daum, C., Rios Rincon, A., Cruz, A. M. (2018, October). Digital storytelling. Paper presented at CCNA 2018 Science Days and Partners Forum, Montreal, QC, Canada. 4.3 CONNECT-CREATE University of Alberta, Simon Fraser University, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-02 | | | Case Study workshop1.3 OA-INVOLVE Dalhousie University, University of Dundee, University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo, University of Alberta | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2017-08-29 | | | Face-to-face meeting with York Care Centre (Partner) regarding Virtual Gym and Vibrant Minds projects6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta, University of Waterloo | Networking and Partnerships | 2017-10-19 | | | Face-to-face Digital Storytelling and Dementia Team Meeting1.2 TUNGSTEN, 4.3 CONNECT-CREATE, 6.1 MEN-ASSESS University of Alberta, Simon Fraser University, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Independent, University of Waterloo | Networking and Partnerships | 2017-10-17 | | | Meeting with Rich McAloney (SIP Accelerator Mentor to WP7.5 C-ASAP)7.5-SIP A1 C-ASAP University of Toronto, University of Alberta, Independent, Independent (industry representative), University of Waterloo | KTEE - Commercialization | 2017-10-19 | | | Face-to-face meeting between WP6.1, 6.2, 6.8, 5.1 to discuss current and future projectsDiscussion included next steps in the Ottawa WOW project as well as the Neurocatch project.5.1 AMBI-MON, 6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS, 6.8-SIP A1 Bruyère Research Institute, University of Alberta, Bruyere Research Institute, University of Waterloo | Networking and Partnerships | 2017-10-18 | | | Digital storytelling in persons with dementia: Findings from a multi-site studyLiu, L., Hollinda, K., Kaufman, D., Astell, A., Park, E., Owens, H., & Daum, C. (2018, October). Digital storytelling in persons with dementia: Findings from a multi-site study. Poster presented at CCNA 2018 Science Days and Partners Forum, Montreal, QC, Canada.4.3 CONNECT-CREATE University of Alberta, Simon Fraser University, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-02 | | | WP6 Face to face meeting (in Winnipeg, Manitoba)6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS, 6.3 PAIN CARE, 6.4-S1 SPEECH-ASSESS, 6.5-CAT, 6.6-CAT, 6.7-CAT, 6.8-SIP A1, AWNIH-DHC University of Alberta, University of Toronto, University of Regina, Toronto Rehab Institute, The KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, Bruyère Research Institute, Simon Fraser University, Toronto Rehab Institute/University of Toronto, Bruyere Research Institute, University of Waterloo | Networking and Partnerships | 2017-10-18 | Lili Liu, Eleni Stroulia, Mark Chignell, Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, Babak Taati, Frank Rudzicz, Frank Knoefel, Zahra Moussavi, Sylvain Moreno, Andrea Wilkinson, Tiffany Tong, Peyman Azad-Khaneghah, Victor Fernandez, Dillam Romero, Azin Asgarian, Ahmed Ashraf, Natasha Gallant, Erin Browne, Caroline Ethier, Christine Daum | | AGE-WELL HQP Advisory Committee participation as PresidentAWCRP-2020-08 | HQP Training | 2021-03-15 | Hector Perez | | Systematic review: Non-invasive management of soft tissue disorders of the shoulder: A clinical practice guideline from the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-01-01 | H Yu, 6425, Wong JJ, Shearer HM, Mior S, Cancelliere C, Randhawa K, Ameis A, Carroll LJ, Nordin M, Varatharajan S, Sutton D, Southerst D, Jacobs C, Stupar M, Taylor-Vaisey A, Gross DP, Brison RJ, Paulden M, Ammendolia C, Cassidy JD, Samantha Marshall, Bohay RN, Stapleton J, Lacerte M | | Clinical practice guideline: Non-pharmacological management of persistent headaches associated with neck pain: A clinical practice guideline from the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-01-01 | 6425, Yu H, Shearer HM, Randhawa K, Wong JJ, Mior S, Ameis A, Carroll LJ, Nordin M, Varatharajan S, Sutton D, Southerst D, Jacobs C, Stupar M, Taylor-Vaisey A, Gross DP, Brison R, Paulden M, Ammendolia C, Cassidy JD, Loisel P, Samantha Marshall, Bohay RN, Stapleton J, Lacerte M | | Users' attitudes towards personal health records: A cross-sectional studyAzad Khaneghah, P., Miguel-Cruz, A., Bentley, P., Liu, L., Stroulia, E., & Ferguson-Pell, M. (2016). Users’ attitudes towards personal health records. A cross-sectional pilot study. Applied Clinical Informatics, 7(2), 573-586. doi: 10.4338/aci-2015-12-ra-0180
Background: Prevention and management of chronic conditions is a priority for many healthcare systems. Personal health records have been suggested to facilitate implementation of chronic care programs. However, patients’ attitude towards personal health records (PHRs) can significantly affect the adoption rates and use of PHRs. Objectives: to evaluate the attitude of patients with Type II diabetes towards using a PHR to manage their condition. Methods: We used a cross-sectional exploratory pilot study. Fifty-four (54) patients used a PHR to monitor and record their blood glucose levels, diet, and activities for 30 days, and to communicate with their clinicians. At the end of the study, patients responded to a survey based on three constructs borrowed from different technology acceptance frameworks: relative advantage, job fit, and perceived usefulness. A multivariate predictive model was formed using partial least squaring technique (PLS) and the effect of each construct on the patients’ attitude towards system use was evaluated. Patients also participated in a semi-structured interview. Results: We found a significant positive correlation between job fit and attitude (JF → ATT = +0.318, p<0.01). There was no statistical evidence of any moderating or mediating effect of other main constructs or any of the confounding factors (i.e., age, gender, time after diagnosed) on attitude. Conclusion: The attitude of patients towards using PHR in management of their diabetes was positive. Their attitude was mainly influenced by the extent to which the system helped them better perform activities and self-manage their condition.
6.1 MEN-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-06-22 | | | Engagement during computer serious games: A rapid literature review (presentation at CAG 2017)Objective: To conduct a rapid literature review to: 1) identify methods used to measure
engagement while individuals are performing computer serious game tasks, and 2) determine to
what extent these methods are used with older adults who have dementia.
Methods: A rapid literature review was conducted. Three search strings including search terms of
engagement, immersion, involvement, absorption, computer serious games, gamification,
scale, and questionnaire were used in a wide bibliographic database (Scopus). Studies were
included if they reported a way for measuring engagement during computer serious game tasks
and were published on or after the year 2000.
Results: Twenty nine studies were included from the 181 retrieved in the database. Study
participants included healthy adults (55%), students (21%), children (14%) and healthy older
adults (10%). Engagement was measured mainly through self reported questionnaires involving
sense of control, immersion, absorption, challenge, positive and negative affect in 98% of the
studies, whereas only 7% of the studies reported observation. Most of the measures of
engagement in computer serious games were supported by the Flow Theory (31%). Six papers
used self reported questionnaires along with interviews (21%), and 24% of the papers reported
other questionnaires that measured player’s motivation, concentration, anxiety, preferences and
experience with the game. Questionnaires used either 5 or 7point Likert scales.
Conclusion: Few studies have measured engagement during computer serious game with healthy
older adults, and no studies have measured engagement in older adults with dementia. Research is
needed to develop or adapt scales to be used with older adults with dementia.
Abstract for oral presentation at CAG submitted in April 2017. Presentation to be delivered at CAG on Oct 20, 2017.
6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-20 | | | Smart homes and home health monitoring technologies for older adults: a systematic literature review6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2015-10-23 | | | Smart homes and home health monitoring technologies for older adults: A systematic reviewBACKGROUND: Around the world, populations are aging and there is a growing concern about ways that older adults can maintain their health and well-being while living in their homes. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this paper was to conduct a systematic literature review to determine: (1) the levels of technology readiness among older adults and, (2) evidence for smart homes and home-based health-monitoring technologies that support aging in place for older adults who have complex needs. RESULTS: We identified and analyzed 48 of 1863 relevant papers. Our analyses found that: (1) technology-readiness level for smart homes and home health monitoring technologies is low; (2) the highest level of evidence is 1b (i.e., one randomized controlled trial with a PEDro score >/=6); smart homes and home health monitoring technologies are used to monitor activities of daily living, cognitive decline and mental health, and heart conditions in older adults with complex needs; (3) there is no evidence that smart homes and home health monitoring technologies help address disability prediction and health-related quality of life, or fall prevention; and (4) there is conflicting evidence that smart homes and home health monitoring technologies help address chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CONCLUSIONS: The level of technology readiness for smart homes and home health monitoring technologies is still low. The highest level of evidence found was in a study that supported home health technologies for use in monitoring activities of daily living, cognitive decline, mental health, and heart conditions in older adults with complex needs.6.1 MEN-ASSESS, 6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-01-13 | | | Activity recognition with J!NS glasses (Technology demo)Demonstration occurred at the 2017 AGE-WELL conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba.6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-17 | | | Sensor-enabled Functional-Mobility Assessment: An Exploratory InvestigationThe population of adults aged 65 years and older is expected to double by 2050. Healthcare systems must adapt to in order to manage the care of this increasing population. Older adults with complex care needs require a significant amount of additional support from caregivers. To maintain, and possibly improve, their quality of life, it is ideal that they receive this support while continuing to live in their own homes. Recent advances in sensing technologies offer the ability to recognize and collect multiple different types of data around a person's movement and physical ability. This data can subsequently be analyzed in order to inform a person's functional-mobility assessment. In this paper, we present an exploratory feasibility study around the use of Microsoft Kinect and KINVENT's K-FORCE plates for the purpose of assessing balance skills. Our results indicate that the analysis of data streams from these two sensors can effectively lead us towards a portable and adaptable gesture-evaluation system.6.2 COG-ASSESS University of Alberta | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-04-01 | |
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