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Fountain of Health Initiative for Optimal Aging
(Dalhousie University Faculty of Health, 2018) Courtney Jean Sheedy
An oral presentation will be given on how The Fountain of Health (FoH) Initiative for Optimal Aging has become a leading movement in positive psychiatry in Canada. The presentation will review how FoH has approached the theoretical issues in health practices and the importance of preventative efforts.
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Unlocking the Potential of Interprofessional Students to Advance Health Care: Learning from two student led environments
(Dalhousie University Faculty of Health, 2018) Elizabeth Hanna
A three-way partnership between Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, University Health Network and the Centre for Interprofessional Education in Toronto has supported the development of interprofessional student led environments in two very different healthcare care settings. These initiatives confirm the value of these placements for students, patients, preceptors and administrators.
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Physical Activity as a Predictor of Sleep Quality and Quantity Among Preschool-Aged Children
(Dalhousie University Faculty of Health, 2018) Laura Miller; Sara Kirk; Penny Corkum; Michelle Stone
Poor sleep is common among children. It is important to determine ways to promote healthy sleep in children. The study will examine the relationship between physical activity (PA) and sleep among children. Children will wear accelerometers to measure PA and sleep. A survey will also be used to measure sleep.
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ATP Metabolism in RBC as Biomarker for Post Exercise Hypotension
(Dalhousie University Faculty of Health, 2018) Pollen K Yeung; Sheyda Mohammadizadeha; Fatemeh Akhoundi
The importance of ATP in energy metabolism has long been recognized. Exercise has been shown to increase ATP metabolism in the RBC which may be an important mechanism for post exercise hypotension. We summarize current evidence in support of ATP metabolism in the RBC as a biomarker for cardiovascular protection.
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Thematic Analysis of Children‘s Health Care Play
(Dalhousie University Faculty of Health, 2018) Joan Claire Turner; Victoria Dempsey
This study documents ways that preschooler‘s display health literacy. A participant-observation qualitative study in a preschool classroom (n=28) involved the introduction of health care materials for child-directed play. Six themes illustrate children‘s understanding, knowledge and behavior about health and health care as observed during the health care play.
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HPI Core Competencies Framework for Population Health Educators, Leaders, Trainees
(Dalhousie University Faculty of Health, 2018) Kirk Furlotte; Laura Miller; Sara Brushett; Madison MacQuarrie; Holly Mathias; Madeleine McKay; Lauren Moritz; Christie Silversides; Lori Weeks
Dalhousie University‘s Healthy Population Institute embarked on a research project to understand the core competencies needed for emerging leaders in population health. Through an environmental scan, consultations, and iterative feedback process, the HPI Core Competencies Framework was created to guide learning opportunities for graduate students in population health.