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Dr. Bill Miller is WP3-TECH-FAI co-leader. He is a Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at UBC, and PI of the CanWheel CIHR Emerging Team Grant. His research interests include the development and evaluation of measurements tools, balance and ambulation confidence, and the assessment of assistive technology use to enable mobility in disabled adults Outputs
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| Identifying Transitions to Dependency through Latent Transition Analysis KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-04-10 | | | AAL-WELL Knowledge CaféThe Ambient Assistive Living Technologies for Wellness, Engagement, and Long Life (AAL-WELL) project held a Knowledge Café event at a Retirement Concepts facility in Surrey, BC on September 24 of this year. The event was attended by approximately 30 people, primarily older adults from Retirement Concepts independent living residences, as well as participants from academic research, industry, and residential care. The AAL-WELL project is an international, transdisciplinary research project investigating how to design technology that better supports older adults with mild cognitive impairment (such as memory issues) to live well. It includes researchers from four universities: Simon Fraser University, University of Toronto, University of Sheffield (UK), and Karolinska Institutet (Sweden). The event was an opportunity for project members to present some of the work they have engaged in over the past two years, as well as share some of their findings. It was also an opportunity to ask key questions to the participants attending the event in order to generate discussion and receive feedback.
The discussion groups were presented with three questions: 1) Would you live in a smart home?, 2) How could technology support participation in activities outside the home?, and 3) How would you prefer to be involved in setting up supportive technology? The event provoked a great deal of discussion, with many different perspectives, opinions, and experiences shared in lively conversation. It was a good example of the value of building relationships between researchers and community partners. The AAL-WELL project members were able to present their ideas and discoveries to a diverse audience, while the community participants were able to have their voices heard and provide feedback to guide future stages of research. In the end, the high quality of insight generated through this knowledge café further cemented our belief that community outreach is a core part of being a truly engaged university.1.2 TUNGSTEN KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, University of Toronto | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2015-09-24 | Piper Jackson, Andrew Sixsmith, "Rahul Chhokar ", Arlene Astell, Alex Mihailidis, "Louise Nygård ", "Tim Gomersall ", "Annicka Hedman ", "Rajjeet Phull ", Amy Hwang, Lupin Battersby, Sarah Canham | | Guiding the involvement of older adults in technology research and development1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Guelph, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee, Dalhousie University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-06-17 | | | Formulating the Framework for Active Involvement of Older Adults in Technology Research and Development (OA-INVOLVE project, AGE-WELL)1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Guelph, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee, Dalhousie University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-08-26 | | | OA-INVOLVE project: Finding the Best Practices for Active Involvement of Older Adults in AGE-WELL's Aging and Technology Research and Development.1.3 OA-INVOLVE Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Guelph, University of Dundee, Dalhousie University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-22 | | | A Scoping Review of Evidence-Based Methods for Engaging Cognitively/Physically Impaired and Intact Older Adults in Aging and Technology Research, Design and Development.1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Guelph, Dalhousie University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-23 | | | Involving Older Adults in Technology Research and Development (OA-INVOLVE): AGE-WELL.1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Guelph, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee, Dalhousie University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-07-24 | | | Participatory working with older people: AGE-WELL and beyond.1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Dundee, Dalhousie University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-09-27 | | | Assistive device use among Canadian older adults: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) 1.3 OA-INVOLVE Dalhousie University, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-18 | | | Enhancing Knowledge Mobilization and Commercial Outcomes in Aging and TechnologyCC3 T-WORK Simon Fraser University, AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-07-23 | | | Advisory Group National Meeting 11.3 OA-INVOLVE Dalhousie University, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Guelph | Networking and Partnerships | 2016-11-09 | | | Ageing well in the right place: partnership working with older people1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Dundee, Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-03-01 | | | Re-building sense-of-place amongst older adults transitioning into affordable housing1.3 OA-INVOLVE, CC3 T-WORK Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-02 | | | Long term care en masse interinstitutional relocations: Interactive guideline development. Other Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-22 | | | Older Adults Research Partner Group- National Meeting 21.3 OA-INVOLVE Dalhousie University, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Guelph, Independent | Networking and Partnerships | 2016-12-05 | Susan Kirkland, Judith Sixsmith, Pia Kontos, Kieran O'Doherty, Izabela Panek, Yoko Ishigami-Doyle, Karla Stroud, Lupin Battersby, Romeo Colobong, Ian Goldman, Bessie Harris, Janet Fowler, Trudie Helmke, Margot Parker | | Middle-aged and older adults’ information and communication technology access: A realist reviewCC3 T-WORK, CC3 T-WORK Research University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-20 | | | Participatory research in AGE-WELL: Best practices for the engagement of older adults in technology research and development. 1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Guelph, Dalhousie University, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-06-17 | | | Involving Older Adults in Technology Research and Development (OA-INVOLVE): AGE-WELL.1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Guelph, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee, Dalhousie University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-07-23 | | | Older Adults Advisory Group Meeting- Local 11.3 OA-INVOLVE | Networking and Partnerships | 2016-11-23 | Lupin Battersby | | AGE-WELL Survey dataset1.3 OA-INVOLVE Dalhousie University, University of Dundee, University of Guelph, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network | Product | 2016-08-31 | | | AGE-WELL Projects Survey 1 Report1.3 OA-INVOLVE Dalhousie University, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Guelph | Product | 2017-01-26 | | | Researching the Globe CC2 TECH-TRANS Research Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-03-08 | | | UNDERSTANDING OLDER ADULTS’ ENGAGEMENT IN AGING AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS:AN AGE-WELL CASE STUDY1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Dundee, Dalhousie University, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Guelph | Product | 2017-09-19 | | | Using knowledge mobilization to advance the creation of homelike residential long-term careOther Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-07-26 | | | Perspective workshops: Co-creating service solutions for seniors in affordable housingOther Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-07-26 | | | Mapping Metro Vancouver: Exploring implementation possibilities for Housing FirstOther Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-21 | | | Impact of residential transition and a “home-like” built environment on residents’ health in long-term care settingsOther Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-12 | | | Mapping Metro Vancouver to support Housing First implementationOther Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-12 | | | Senior services that support Housing First in Metro VancouverCanham, S. L., Battersby, L., Fang, M. L., Wada, M., Barnes, R., & Sixsmith, A. (2018). Senior services that support Housing First in Metro Vancouver. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 61(1), 104-125. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2017.1391919Other Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-01-04 | | | Creating and enhancing ‘home’ in long-term care settings: A longitudinal inquiryWada, M., Canham, S. L., Battersby, L., Fang, M. L., & Sixsmith, A. (2016, November). Creating and enhancing ‘home’ in long-term care settings: A longitudinal inquiry. Poster presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA, USA.
(Funding source: Baptist Housing)
Other Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-17 | | | Experiences of a mass interinstitutional relocation for long-term care staffCanham, S., Wada, M., Battersby, L., Fang, M. L., & Sixsmith, A. (2018). Experiences of a mass interinstitutional relocation for long-term care staff. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, Advance online publication, 1-16. doi: 10.1080/02763893.2018.1431582Other Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-03-01 | | | Contextual factors for aging well: creating socially engaging spaces through the use of deliberative dialoguesSymposium, Social engagement in the community. Oral Presentation: Social Engagement in the Community, 46th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, 19-21st, October, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.1.3 OA-INVOLVE Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-19 | | | Developing an ‘in-house’ social engagement strategy to help seniors remain healthy, active, and socially connectedPoster for the 46th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, 19-21st, October, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
1.3 OA-INVOLVE Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-10-19 | | | Involving Older Adults in Technology Research and Development (OA-INVOLVE): AGE-WELLThe 21st Paper for the International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology World Congress. July 23-27, San Francisco, California.
1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Guelph, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Dundee, Dalhousie University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-07-23 | | | Translating research back to the community: Findings from a realist reviewPaper for the International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology 2017 World Congress, July 23-27, 2017, San Francisco, CA.
1.3 OA-INVOLVE Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-07-23 | | | Perspective Workshops: Co-creating Service Solutions for Seniors in Affordable HousingInternational Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology 2017 World Congress1.3 OA-INVOLVE Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-07-23 | | | Enhancing Knowledge Mobilization and Commercial Outcomes in Aging and TechnologyPaper for the International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology World Congress, July 23-27, 2017, San Francisco, California.
1.3 OA-INVOLVE Simon Fraser University, AGE-WELL NCE Inc, University of Toronto, University of Dundee, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-07-23 | | | AGING WELL @ HOME: An ‘in-house’ social engagement strategy to help seniors remain healthy, active, and socially connected14th Geriatric Services Conference, Vancouver, B.C.1.3 OA-INVOLVE Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-04-06 | | | Ageing well in the right place: partnership working with older people.1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Dundee, Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-03-15 | | | Aging gracefully across environments using technology to support wellness, engagement and long life (AGE-WELL): A national research network in technology and aging. 1.3 OA-INVOLVE KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-03-01 | | | Place-making with older persons: Establishing sense-of-place through participatory community mapping workshops1.3 OA-INVOLVE Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-01 | | | Understanding disparities of the digital divide: Recommendations for theory, policy, and practice8. Fang, M. L., Canham, S. L., Battersby, L., Wada, M., Sixsmith, J., & Sixsmith, A. (2018, May). Understanding disparities of the digital divide: Recommendations for theory, policy, and practice. Symposium paper presented at the 24th Nordic Congress of Gerontology, May 2-4, Oslo, Norway.1.3 OA-INVOLVE, CC3 T-WORK Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-05-02 | | | Exploring privilege in the digital divide: Implications for theory, policy, and practiceFang, M. L., Canham, S. L., Battersby, L., Sixsmith, J., Wada, M., & Sixsmith, A. (2018). Exploring privilege in the digital divide: Implications for theory, policy, and practice. The Gerontologist, Advance online publication, 1-15. doi: 10.1093/geront/gny0371.3 OA-INVOLVE Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-05-10 | | | Understanding sense-of-place for low-income seniors: Living at the intersections of multiple oppressions, positionalities and identitiesSixsmith, J., Fang, M., Woolrych, R., Canham, S., Battersby, L., & Sixsmith, A. (accepted). Understanding Sense-of-place for Low-Income Seniors: Living at the Intersections of Multiple Oppressions, Positionalities and Identities. In Hankivsky, O., & Jordan-Zachery, J. (eds.) Bringing Intersectionality to Public Policy.1.3 OA-INVOLVE University of Dundee, Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-07-02 | | | Integrating sense-of-place within new housing developments: A Community-based participatory research approachFang, M.L., Woolrych, R., Sixsmith, J., Canham, S.L., Battersby, L., Ren, T.H., & Sixsmith, A. (accepted). Integrating sense-of-place within new housing developments: A Community-based participatory research approach. In Goulding, A.M., Davenport, S.B. & Newman, A. (eds) Creative practice in the resilience of older people, Bristol: Policy Press.1.3 OA-INVOLVE Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-08-06 | | | Services to support older adults in maintaining housing in Metro VancouverOther Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-19 | | | Exploring privilege in the digital divide: Implications for theory, policy, and practiceOther Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-19 | | | Senior services that support Housing First in Metro Vancouver, CanadaOther Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-11-01 | | | Perceptions of home in long-term care settings: before and after institutional relocation
Although moving from institutional to home-like long-term care (LTC) settings can promote and sustain the health and wellbeing of older adults, there has been little research examining how home is perceived by older adults when moving between care settings. A qualitative study was conducted over a two-year period during the relocation of residents and staff from an institutional LTC home to a purpose-built LTC home in Western Canada. The study explored perceptions of home amongst residents, family members and staff. Accordingly, 210 semi-structured interviews were conducted at five time-points with 35 residents, 23 family members and 81 staff. Thematic analyses generated four superordinate themes that are suggestive of how to create and enhance a sense of home in LTC settings: (a) physical environment features; (b) privacy and personalisation; (c) autonomy, choice and flexibility; and (d) connectedness and togetherness. The findings reveal that the physical environment features are foundational for the emergence of social and personal meanings associated with a sense of home, and highlight the impact of care practices on the sense of home when the workplace becomes a home. In addition, tension that arises between providing care and creating a home-like environment in LTC settings is discussed.Other, AWNIH-DHC University of Dundee, Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-01-09 | | | The impacts of long-term care home relocations on residents’ health and well-beingOther, CC3 T-WORK Research University of Dundee, Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-05-24 | | | Agentic experiences within structures of long-term care: implications for research and practiceOther, CC3 T-WORK Research Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-05-24 | | | Institutional dynamics and agentic experiences within long-term care: implications for research and practiceBackground/Objectives: Gidden's theory of structuration suggests that power exercised on human agents is determined by social, cultural, and infrastructural forces that predict an individual's agentic ability to exercise autonomy and wield control in situations and/or places. Informed by notions of the duality of structure, this research aimed to understand the physical, social and cultural structures of a purpose-built long-term care (LTC) expansion designed with the intent of providing more ‘home-like' care. Methods: A qualitative interview study was conducted to explore staff members' (e.g. nurses, care aides, management) experiences of agency, as they navigate social, physical and cultural structures during a two-year LTC interinstitutional relocation process. In-depth interviews were conducted with 82 staff members of Oak Creek LTC at five time-points over the course of the relocation (pre-move, post-move, 6, 12 and 18 months). Results: Team-based thematic analysis of the data was undertaken and the findings identified the importance of staff agency across multiple structural layers: physicality of place, institutional policies and practices, and normative socio-cultural behaviours and practices, which ultimately shape workplace identity and one's ability to provide optimal care to residents. Conclusions: Within the institutional context of LTC, staff members' agency is determined by the: physical structure of the building, policies defined by decision-makers of the institution, established organizational work culture as well as socially accepted workplace behaviours and practices. Applying principles that stem from the theory of structuration can challenge researchers, planners, developers to consider the impact of structures on individual agency when designing and developing LTC facilities.
Fang, M. L., Sixsmith, J., Wada, M., Canham, S. L., Battersby, L., Woolrych, R., & Sixsmith, A. (2019, October). Institutional dynamics and agentic experiences within long-term care: implications for research and practice. Paper presented at the 48th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Moncton, New Brunswick, Columbia, Canada.Other Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-10-26 | | | Deconstructing the ‘culture’ of service provision for older people experiencing homelessnessBackground/Objectives: Older adults hold unique social categories and identities, and this translates into distinctive experiences of homelessness requiring more tailored solutions to securing appropriate housing options. Informed by tenets of "cultural safety" and "cultural humility" - established conceptual models used to guide health and social care delivery for diverse groups - we explore the cultural appropriateness of Housing First as a service model for supporting older homeless people. Methods: Three deliberative dialogue workshops, focused on availability and accessibility of services and resources for supporting distinct homeless groups, were conducted with 66 housing and social care service providers that serviced: youth, women, and older people. Discussions were digitally-recorded, transcribed and thematically-analysed using cultural safety and humility as analytical models. Results: While ‘Housing First' has been widely adopted to address homelessness, findings indicate a lack of knowledge on how this model can be delivered to accommodate for the diversity of older homeless people. This knowledge gap has created ambiguous levels of appropriateness (i.e. shaped by gender, generational experience and culture) of services available for homeless persons. As well, vagueness of service options were highly influenced by the tensions, obscurities, and contradictions faced when servicing across targeted homeless populations. Conclusions: Our analysis confirms that supports for older homeless people are often subsumed into supports for the general population with little consideration for the uniqueness of homelessness in later life. Implications of these findings suggest that principles of cultural safety and humility are integral to providing culturally-safe and responsive care to older homeless people.
Fang, M. L., Canham, S. L., Battersby, L., Wada, M., & Sixsmith, J. (2019, October). Deconstructing the ‘culture’ of service provision for older people experiencing homelessness. Paper presented at the 48th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Moncton, New Brunswick, Columbia, Canada.Other Simon Fraser University, University of Dundee | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-10-25 | | | Visions of possibility: Snapshots of three themes: Pushing spokes for older folks: Two novel approaches for improving manual wheelchair use among older adults in the community [Envisager de nouvelles avenues: Aperçus sur trois thèmes: Deux approches novatr University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-01-01 | | | The SCIRE project: Evidence from the spinal cord injury rehabilitation literature University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-01-01 | | | Mobility choices among community-dwelling, older adult, power wheelchair users2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 8.1 AT-SELECT, 2.4 ATforCC University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-05-01 | | | Introducing a tool for measuring the impact of power mobility use by older adults on their family caregivers2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 8.1 AT-SELECT, 2.4 ATforCC Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | | | Wheeled mobility in older adults: Wheeling into the future2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 2.4 ATforCC University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-06-01 | | | Commentary on "ICF from an occupational therapy perspective in adult care: an integrative literature review."2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 2.4 ATforCC University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-09-01 | | | Measurement properties of the wheelchair outcome measure in individuals with spinal cord injury.2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 8.1 AT-SELECT, 2.4 ATforCC University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-09-01 | | | Satisfaction with participation using a manual wheelchair among individuals with spinal cord injury.2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 8.1 AT-SELECT, 2.4 ATforCC Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-09-01 | | | CanWheel: Une équipe de recherche pancanadienne au bénéfice des aînés qui utilisent un fauteuil roulant motorisé3.2 CoPILOT Université de Montréal, Université Laval, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | | | Perceived usability of a computerized monitoring intervention for mobility device outcomes Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa, McGill University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-04-01 | | | Assistive Technology Outcome Profile for Mobility: Introduction, Administration, Scoring, and Score Interpretation Université de Montréal, University of Ottawa, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | | | MOvIT Phase II: Feasibility of a monitoring intervention for older wheelchair users using MOvIT computerized calls Université de Montréal, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | | | Is It Feasible To Monitor Mobility Outcomes For Older Wheelchair Users with Computerized Calls? Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa, McGill University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-04-01 | | | Feasibility of Monitoring Mobility Outcomes for Wheelchair Users Aged Above 50 Years with Computerized Calls Université de Montréal, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | | | Measurement properties of the ATOP/M for middle-aged and older adults who use power wheelchairs Université de Montréal, University of Ottawa, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | | | Conception d'une intervention de suivi systématique informatisée après l'attribution d'une aide à la mobilité: l'interface MOvIT Université de Montréal, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-03-01 | | | The MOvIT project phase I: Designing a mobility device monitoring intervention with end-users and healthcare providers - Thematic Session: End-user Participation in the Development of Assistive Device Assessments and Outcome Measures2.2 MovIT-PLUS Université de Montréal, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-08-01 | | | Automatiser le suivi après l’attribution des aides techniques : est-ce applicable au contexte de la réadaptation au Québec? Université de Montréal, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-05-01 | | | French-Canadian translation of the WheelCon-M (WheelCon-M-F) and evaluation of its validity evidence using telephone administration2.1 INToCARE Université de Montréal, Université Laval, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-05-01 | | | Development and feasibility of an automated call monitoring intervention for older wheelchair users: the MOvIT project Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa, McGill University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-04-01 | | | Development and User Validation of Driving Tasks for a Power Wheelchair Simulator. 3.2 CoPILOT McGill University, Université Laval, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2015-06-09 | | | Validation of a power wheelchair simulator through user feedback. 3.2 CoPILOT McGill University, University of British Columbia, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-04-19 | | | The evolution of wheelchair skills training in Canada - From gold to bold! 3.2 CoPILOT McGill University, University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-06-13 | | | A scoping review of data logger technologies used with manual wheelchairs. 3.2 CoPILOT Université Laval, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-06-10 | | | Manual Wheelchair Data Logging: Outcomes, Challenges and Barriers. Symposium: 32nd International Seating Symposium: Imagine the Possibilities
Location: Vancouver, Canada3.2 CoPILOT Université Laval, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-03-03 | | | Interface design for a shared control, tele-operated power wheelchair. 2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 3.2 CoPILOT, 8.1 AT-SELECT, 2.4 ATforCC University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2014-08-20 | | | A Wizard-of-Oz Intelligent Wheelchair Study with Cognitively-Impaired Older Adults: Attitudes toward User Control3.2 CoPILOT University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2014-09-14 | | | Long-Term Care Facility Residents’ Initial Experiences and Perceptions of Intelligent Power Wheelchairs2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 3.2 CoPILOT, 8.1 AT-SELECT, 2.4 ATforCC Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-03-01 | | | Smart Wheelchairs in Assessment and Training: Findings from a Consensus Workshop3.2 CoPILOT University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-03-01 | "P Viswanathan ", "RH Wang ", "A Sutcliffe ", "L Kenyon ", "G Foley ", Bill Miller, "SWAT Participants " | | State of the Field: Findings from the 2014 Smart Wheelchairs in Assessment and Training (SWAT) Workshop3.2 CoPILOT University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-06-13 | "P Viswanathan ", "RH Wang ", "A Sutcliffe ", "L Kenyon ", "G Foley ", Emma Smith, Bill Miller, "SWAT Participants " | | CanWheel: Improving wheeled mobility of older adults3.2 CoPILOT University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2013-04-09 | | | Canwheel: A Canadian Research Team Dedicated to Improving the Power Mobility Opportunities of Older Adults2.1 INToCARE University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2015-02-25 | | | CanWheel: Improving Power Wheeled Mobility for Older Canadians2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 3.2 CoPILOT, 8.1 AT-SELECT, 2.4 ATforCC University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-03-01 | | | Smart Wheelchairs in Assessment and Training: A Consensus Workshop2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 3.2 CoPILOT, 8.1 AT-SELECT, 2.4 ATforCC University of British Columbia, McGill University, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-03-01 | "P Viswanathan ", "RH Wang ", "A Sutcliffe ", "L Kenyon ", "Foley G ", "M Adams ", "P Archambault ", "B Black ", "J Blain ", "M Bresler ", "S Cotarla ", "Y Demiris ", "Ed Giesbrecht ", "P Gardney ", "P Gryfe ", "K Hall ", "C Mandel ", "K McGilton ", "F Michaud ", Ian Mitchell, Ben Mortenson, "L Nilsson ", Joelle Pineau, Emma Smith, "E Zambalde ", "D Zondervan ", Francois Routhier, "T Carlson ", "L Kirby ", "R Simpson ", Bill Miller, "A Mihailidis " | | A Wizard-of-Oz intelligent wheelchair study with cognitively impaired older adults: Attitudes toward user control University of Toronto, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-09-01 | | | Profil de mobilité des ainés qui utilisent un fauteuil roulant motorisé dans la communauté.2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | | | Effectiveness of a Wheelchair Skills Training Program for Powered Wheelchair Users: A Randomized Controlled Trial.2.1 INToCARE University of British Columbia, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-11-01 | Kirby RL, Bill Miller, Francois Routhier, Louise Demers, Alex Mihailidis, Polgar JM, Paula Rushton, Titus L, Smith C, McAllister M, Theriault C, Thompson K, Sawatzky B | | WP3 - Technology for Functional Autonomy and IndependenceVideo presentation of WP3 progress3.1 VIGIL Université de Sherbrooke, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2016-10-19 | | | Research Plenary – Session 1 WP3: Technology for Supporting Functional Autonomy and Independence (TECH-FAI)3.1 VIGIL University of British Columbia, Université de Sherbrooke, University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-10-19 | | | An Overview of Wheeled Mobility Device Use and Funding in Canada3.2 CoPILOT University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-03-17 | | | The extent to which caregivers enhance the wheelchair skills capacity and confidence of power wheelchair users: a cross-sectional study.Objective
To test the hypothesis that caregivers enhance the wheelchair skills capacity and confidence of the power wheelchair users to whom they provide assistance, and to describe the nature of that assistance.
Design
Multicenter cross-sectional study.
Setting
Rehabilitation centers and communities.
Participants
Participants (N=152) included caregivers (n=76) and wheelchair users (n=76).
Interventions
None.
Main Outcome Measures
Version 4.3 of the Wheelchair Skills Test (WST) and the Wheelchair Skills Test-Questionnaire (WST-Q). For each of the 30 individual skills, we recorded data about the wheelchair user alone and in combination (blended) with the caregiver.
Results
The mean total WST capacity scores ± SD for the wheelchair users alone and blended were 78.1%±9.3% and 92.4%±6.1%, respectively, with a mean difference of 14.3%±8.7% (P<.0001). The mean WST-Q capacity scores ± SD were 77.0%±10.6% and 93.2%±6.4%, respectively, with a mean difference of 16.3%±9.8% (P<.0001). The mean WST-Q confidence scores ± SD were 75.5%±12.7% and 92.8%±6.8%, respectively, with a mean difference of 17.5%±11.7% (P<.0001). The mean differences corresponded to relative improvements of 18.3%, 21.0%, and 22.9%, respectively. The nature and benefits of the caregivers' assistance could be summarized in 7 themes (eg, caregiver provides verbal support [cueing, coaching, reporting about the environment]).
Conclusions
Caregivers significantly enhance the wheelchair skills capacity and confidence of the power wheelchair users to whom they provide assistance, and they do so in a variety of ways. These findings have significance for wheelchair skills assessment and training.2.1 INToCARE Université de Montréal, Université Laval, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-01-03 | "R.L. Kirby ", Paula Rushton, Francois Routhier, Louise Demers, "L. Titus ", "J. Miller-Polgar ", "C. Smith ", "M. McAllister ", "C. Theriault ", "K. Matheson ", "K. Parker ", "B. Sawatzky ", "D. Labbe ", Bill Miller | | Smart Wheelchairs in Assessment and Training (SWAT): State of the FieldThe Smart Wheelchairs in Assessment and Training (SWAT) initiative was conducted with an international and interdisciplinary group of researchers, clinicians, and members of industry with experience in powered wheelchair intervention.
This state of the field report summarizes the initiative results, and suggests next steps in the research,
development, and commercialization of smart wheelchair technologies for assessment and training of powered mobility use.
3.2 CoPILOT, 3.4-SIP A1 NAVIGATE University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, McGill University, Université de Sherbrooke | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-02-01 | Pooja Viswanathan, Rosalie Wang, "Andrew Suttcliffe ", "Lisa Kenyon ", Geneviève Foley, Bill Miller, "Julianne Bell ", "Lee Kirby ", "Rich Simpson ", Alex Mihailidis, "Marlene Adams ", Philippe Archambault, "Ross Black ", "Julie Blain ", "Mark Bresler ", "Simona Cotarla ", "Yiannis Demiris ", Ed Giesbrecht, "Paula Gardner ", "Pearl Gryfe ", "Karen Hall ", "Christian Mandel ", "Kathy McGilton ", Francois Michaud, Ian Mitchell, Ben Mortenson, "Lisbeth Nilsson ", Joelle Pineau, Emma Smith, "Ellen Zambalde ", "Danny Zondervan ", 2191, "Tom Carlson " | | La marche du temps Le nombre de Canadiens qui utilisent une aide technique à la marche a doublé en dix ans2.1 INToCARE University of British Columbia, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-11-30 | | | Longitudinal Outcomes Among Family Caregiver's of Power Mobility UsersObjective
To examine the change over 1 year in the burden, wheelchair skills, social support, social participation, and mental health of family caregivers providing assistance to older adult powered wheelchair users.
Design
Longitudinal study.
Setting
Community.
Participants
Participants (N=35) included family caregivers (mean age ± SD=63.7±10.2y) who provided at least 2 hours of general care per week for a powered wheelchair user.
Intervention
Not applicable.
Main Outcome Measures
The Power Mobility Caregiver Assistive Technology Outcome Measure (frequency of care and subjective burden), the Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire for caregivers (wheelchair skills), the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List-6 (social support), the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (social participation), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (mental health). Measures were taken at baseline, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and a linear mixed model was used to assess changes over time in the outcomes.
Results
The results showed that the caregivers helped on average with 3 powered wheelchair-related activities and 10 other caregiving activities. They also experienced moderate subjective burden and social participation and were within the normal range for depression and anxiety. Moreover, those outcomes remained stable over the 1-year study period. However, the wheelchair skills scores showed significant changes over time, as the scores improved during the first 6 months of the study.
Conclusion
Given that previous research indicated that subjective burden tends to decline over time among caregivers, the findings of stability in this study may reflect increasing needs among this population of caregivers, who may benefit from additional support and interventions. This would need further consideration.2.1 INToCARE, 2.2 MovIT-PLUS, 8.1 AT-SELECT, 2.4 ATforCC University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-26 | | | Positive experiences and resources of caregivers of powered wheelchair users: a qualitative inquiry2.1 INToCARE University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-04-23 | | | Enhancing the usability and safety of mobility scootersPolicy recommendations to enhance the usability and safety of mobility scooters. Prepared in completion of the APPTA Pep Talks Certification Program. 3.2 CoPILOT, 7.1 PRI-TECH University of British Columbia, McGill University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-07-10 | |
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