The current health care system is discharging elderly patients “quicker” and “sicker” from
acute care facilities. Consequently, hospital readmission is common; however, readmission …

Background: The effectiveness of massage therapy for low-back pain has not been
documented. This randomized controlled trial compared comprehensive massage therapy (soft-…

University institutions are required by law to make their services accessible to students with
disabilities. Canadian universities have gone a long way to eliminate the physical obstacles …

Stigma within the context of mental illness has been conceptualized as problematic or
negative knowledge, attitudes, and behavior held against someone with mental illness. …

Methods: Cross-sectional surveys of standardized measures were administered to youth and
a separate survey to their caregivers while the youth were in hospital. Results: The mean …

Objective: Very preterm birth (< 30 weeks' gestation) is a stressful event for parents, and few
support interventions for these parents have been evaluated. In this study, we evaluated the …

In the present healthcare environment, budget cuts, staff shortages, and resource limitations
are grave concerns. The elderly in particular consume a considerable proportion of hospital …

Background The Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory (OSI) is a self-report measure that offers a
comprehensive assessment of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), including measurement of its …

This report stems from a larger study on the outcomes of children and youth who accessed
residential treatment or a home-based alternative. In this report an analysis of family …

Cancer affects a significant number of people and their families. In addition to physical
symptoms, people with cancer experience considerable levels of psychosocial distress. …