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Open AccessInterventions on gender equity in the workplace: a sco** review
Various studies have demonstrated gender disparities in workplace settings and the need for further intervention. This study identifies and examines evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on interve...
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, with a rising prevalence worldwide.
OA is a complex disease tha...
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Open AccessEffect of active TENS versus de-tuned TENS on walking capacity in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: a randomized controlled trial
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) leads to diminished blood flow to the spinal nerves causing neurogenic claudication and impaired walking ability. Animal studies have demonstrated increased blood flow to the spina...
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Open AccessAn individualized patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) based patient decision aid and surgeon report for patients considering total knee arthroplasty: protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial
While the rates of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) continue to rise worldwide, there are concerns about whether all surgeries are appropriate. Guidelines for appropriateness suggest that patients should have rea...
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Disparities in Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes: an Observational Analysis of the ACS-NSQIP Clinical Registry
Disparities in total joint arthroplasty (TJA) have largely been studied in single center studies and using administrative data. Our objective was to investigate differences in TJA outcomes in white men, black ...
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Open AccessECU convention 2017 research presentations
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Open AccessCommonalities and differences in the implementation of models of care for arthritis: key informant interviews from Canada
Timely access to effective treatments for arthritis is a priority at national, provincial and regional levels in Canada due to population aging coupled with limited health human resources. Models of care for a...
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Open AccessThe boot camp program for lumbar spinal stenosis: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) causing neurogenic claudication is a leading cause of pain, disability and loss of independence in older adults. The prevalence of lumbar spinal stenosis is growing rapidly due to ...
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Erratum to: Perceived messages about bone health after a fracture are not consistent across healthcare providers
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Perceived messages about bone health after a fracture are not consistent across healthcare providers
To examine messages perceived by members of an osteoporosis (OP) patient group from various healthcare providers regarding bone health. We conducted a phenomenological (qualitative) study in members of an OP ...
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Open AccessExpanding Paramedicine in the Community (EPIC): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
The incidence of chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus (DM), heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is on the rise. The existing health care system must evolve to meet the ...
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Open AccessImpact of a chronic disease self-management program on health care utilization in rural communities: a retrospective cohort study using linked administrative data
Internationally, chronic disease self-management programs (CDSMPs) have been widely promoted with the assumption that confident, knowledgeable patients practicing self-management behavior will experience impro...
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Open AccessDecision aid for patients considering total knee arthroplasty with preference report for surgeons: a pilot randomized controlled trial
To evaluate feasibility and potential effectiveness of a patient decision aid (PtDA) for patients and a preference report for surgeons to reduce wait times and improve decision quality in patients with osteoar...
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Strategies used by an osteoporosis patient group to navigate for bone health care after a fracture
To examine experiences and behaviours with bone health management post-fracture among members of a national osteoporosis (OP) patient group.
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Open AccessA prospective study of mental health care for comorbid depressed mood in older adults with painful osteoarthritis
Comorbid depression is common among adults with painful osteoarthritis (OA). We evaluated the relationship between depressed mood and receipt of mental health (MH) care services.
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Open AccessDecision to take osteoporosis medication in patients who have had a fracture and are 'high' risk for future fracture: A qualitative study
Patients' values and preferences are fundamental tenets of evidence-based practice, yet current osteoporosis (OP) clinical guidelines pay little attention to these issues in therapeutic decision making. This m...
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Information needs in the management of osteoporosis in family practice: an illustration of the failure of the current guideline implementation process
The objectives of this study were to determine information needs of family physicians around issues in the management of osteoporosis and preferences for dissemination of this information. A mailed survey was ...
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The impact of a simple fracture clinic intervention in improving the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis in fragility fracture patients
We examined the effect of a fracture clinic intervention in reducing previously documented undertreatment of osteoporosis (OP) in individuals with fragility fractures. Fragility fracture patients presenting to...
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Pilot study of quantitative heel ultrasound (U/S) evaluation of corticosteroid induced osteoporosis in children: comparison with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). • 1837
