Neufeld, Jennifer

School settings are increasingly being targeted as ideal entry points for youth mental health initiatives and naturally, educators have been identified as playing a critical role in supporting youth in distress. The current study set out to investigate how to strengthen the ability of educators to support youth experiencing bullying and mental health difficulties. The study was conducted in two phases: an initial phase in which a mental health literacy and communication skills workshop for educa...

Swan, Alyssa

Older adopted children and their families often express high need for support for attachment and trauma related concerns. Post-adoption mental health intervention focused on enhancing the parent-child relationship among adoptive parents and adoptees is essential for fostering placement permanency among these families. This single group pilot study explored the effect of Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) for adoptive parents of preadolescents who reported attachment related concerns, stres...

Niksirat, Negin

Background: Following chemotherapy, it is estimated that up to 95% of all cancer patients report cognitive changes such as complaints with memory and difficulty concentrating. This condition is referred to as chemotherapy-associated cognitive dysfunction or “chemo brain”. In addition, deficits in physical function are observed among those undergoing cancer treatment, as well as, long-term cancer survivors. While a decrease in physical activity participation has been shown among colorectal cancer...

Lawson, Christopher Evan

Enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) is an environmental biotechnology of global importance, essential for protecting receiving waters from eutrophication and enabling phosphorus recovery. Current understanding of EBPR is largely based on empirical evidence and black-box models that fail to appreciate the driving force responsible for nutrient cycling and ultimate phosphorus removal, namely microbial communities. Accordingly, this thesis focused on understanding the microbial ecology of...

Dhansay, Taufeeq

South Africa generates more than 90 percent of its total energy capacity through non-renewable sources. With coal forming the predominant energy source, South Africa became the leading carbon emissive nation in Africa, emitting 450 million tonnes of CO2 in 2011. In an international effort to restrict global average temperature rise to 2° C above the average prior the industrial revolution, the Kyoto Protocol has been extended for another 8-year commitment period. This is complementary to an expe...

Mabson, Christopher William John

Heavy-duty engines must meet strict emission standards and retain high fuel efficiency. This thesis examines a new type of fuel injector nozzle for a pilot-ignited direct-injection natural gas engine. The nozzle uses paired jets that increase mixing with air during combustion, which aims to reduce the amount of particulate matter (PM) formed. Tests were performed for different speeds and loads and over engine parameter sweeps (including timing, EGR, EQR, and diesel pilot mass) to compare the eff...

Payne, Beth

The hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) are one of the leading causes of maternal death and morbidity in low-resourced countries due to delays in case identification and a shortage of health workers trained to manage these disorders. The objective of this thesis was to develop an evidence-based tool that could aid community-based health workers in decision making around the care of women with the HDPs. This objective was achieved using a prospective cohort of data collected in five low a...

Gallo, Tyler, Beck, Joseph, Clark, Daniel, Malone, Daniel

Class of 2016 Abstract / Objectives: This study assessed the feasibility of using a hand-held single lead ECG device to collect readable electrocardiograms (ECGs) in a community setting among the general population. Next, the goal was to determine if QT intervals could be measured from the collected ECGs. Additionally, this study was designed to examine if patients who had a prolonged QT interval were taking medications that are associated with an increased risk of prolonged QT interval. Method...

Argenbright, Christine A., Taylor-Piliae, Ruth E., Loescher, Lois J.

Purpose: The objectives of this pilot study for women breast cancer survivors with lymphedema was 1) to evaluate recruitment rates, retention rates, adherence to Bowenwork (a noninvasive complementary therapy involving gentle muscle movements), home exercises, safety and comfort; 2) determine the effect of Bowenwork on quality of life (QOL), functional status, perceived pain, range of motion (ROM), arm/ankle circumference (to assess for localized and systemic changes). Methods: Participants rece...

Ling, Jessica, Tang, Diana, Lee, Jeannie

Class of 2012 abstract / Specific Aims: To determine pharmacy students' knowledge and attitudes towards herbal medicine, and to identify factors that have the most influence on herbal knowledge. Subjects: Students in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th years of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of Arizona. Methods: Questionnaires administered during regularly scheduled classes and email collected knowledge, attitudes, and demographic data. This included age, gender, highest level of ed...

Kent, Alexandra

For her MPH thesis research, Alex Kent conducted secondary analysis of data from the Equity Lens in Public Health (ELPH) research program to explore whether and how Indigenous health equity is prioritized within one regional health authority [HA100] in British Columbia’s public health system. Her thesis addresses the question: How has Indigenous health equity been identified and prioritized within HA100 as reflected in core documents and plans as well as interviews with key decision makers in th...

Lincoln, Danielle

Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-89). / Aim of study: to analyze the profile and management of patients admitted to the pilot paediatric unit in order to make recommendations for the further development of the unit.

Currie, Alison Margaret

The overall aim of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility of conducting a largescale randomized clinical trial of an expanded discharge follow-up intervention following radical prostatectomy (RP). A pretest-posttest 3-group experimental design was chosen as the research method. From a sample of convenience, 15 men who had a RP were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups who received a telephone call at 48 hours using the standard form; at 48 hours using an expanded form; or two telephone ...

Fattah, Kazi Parvez

In this study, the workability of a newly designed, scaled up pilot-scale reactor was examined. The work was carried out at Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (LIWWTP) in Richmond, BC. One of the main objectives of the study was to demonstrate the ability of the reactor to remove at least 70% of the phosphate present in the centrate. Results showed that the reactor was capable of removing, under controlled conditions, over 90 % of phosphate and 4% of ammonia-nitrogen. Phosphate concentration...

Vigue, Anna Marie

Research in the area of phonological awareness and young children has shown that phonological awareness skills are extremely important and positively correlated with the development of spelling and reading abilities. There is limited research investigating phonological awareness and spelling abilities in English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL)-learning children. So far it has been found that the phonological awareness skills of ESL-learning children are similar to those of native English-speakin...

Rahman, Md. Hafizur

A number of fluidized bed reactor processes operating at high temperature require that solid particles be circulated back and forth between two reactor vessels. Since the circulation rate strongly affects mass and energy balances, and therefore greatly influences hydrodynamics and performance of the system, a reliable technique for its accurate measurement would be helpful in monitoring and modeling the process. However, there are no reported techniques suitable for measuring this critical hydro...

Lee, Rebecca Anne

Background: One in five Canadians experience mental health issues with university students showing significantly higher rates of mental health problems than the general public. Current university support services are limited by factors such as available staff and finances, and social stigma has frequently been identified as an additional barrier that prevents students from accessing these resources. Mobile health (mHealth) apps are one form of alternative health support that is discrete and acce...

Alhajri, Najah

Repeated physical practice is not always the optimal approach in rehabilitation, especially in individuals with severe motor-related problems. Research has shown the effectiveness of observational practice as a motor learning tool in various rehabilitation settings. However, little is known about the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying this mode of learning and whether similar behavioral and neurophysiological changes occur during physical and observational practice. The purpose of this stu...

McBeath, Sean T.

Canadian remote communities are most often those who are affected by poor water quality and boil water advisories. A major issue is the applicability of traditional water treatment technologies to unconventional applications (small-scale and inaccessible communities). Their inaccessibility presents difficulties for supplying needed chemicals involved in traditional treatment processes such as coagulations and flocculation. Electrocoagulation (EC), an electrochemical process producing coagulant c...

Bains, Vininder Kour

Preliminary, mostly small observational studies, suggest that febrile intensive care unit (ICU) patients may be at higher risk of acetaminophen-associated hypotension and that acetaminophen may be a less effective antipyretic in this population than previously thought. A pilot double-blinded, randomized controlled trial was conducted to examine four questions: (a) what is the feasibility of conducting this study, (b) is there a difference in incidence of clinically significant hypotensive events...

Bussin, Erin Rebecca

Background: Exercise-based rehabilitation for chronic Achilles tendinopathy (CAT) has proven to be effective, but it can be a painful process. The purpose of this research is to see if a topically applied non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, diclofenac, will be able to relieve the pain associated with chronic tendinopathy. The effects of diclofenac on subjects’ pain and mechanical hyperalgesia will be evaluated at rest and during simple calf exercises. It is expected that diclofenac will redu...

Bailey, Samuel Willson

This study applied thermal-oxidative treatment to wastewater. It utilised a novel, pilot-scale microwave system with additions of hydrogen peroxide and acid. The system was instrumented to measure temperature, power and energy. This allowed aspects of process design, power draw and energy efficiency to be weighed against outcomes of treatment. Preliminary tests with salt water established procedures and expectations for the system, highlighting system sensitivity to variations in the target flui...

Srinivas, Hemanth Kumar

This research was initiated with the purpose to remove and recover phosphorus simultaneously, by coupling a sidestream for phosphorus recovery to an enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) process. Sidestream process comprised of a phosphorus release unit along with a clarifier connected to the MAP (magnesium ammonium phosphate) crystallizer. To understand the sidestream process and to investigate the optimum operating conditions, the configuration was simulated using ASM2-Delft metab...

Tontiwachwuthikul, Paitoon

Gas absorption with chemical reaction is an important unit operation in the chemical and petroleum industries for the selective removal of components from industrial gas streams. Apart from choosing absorption media, the most difficult problems facing the design engineer are the sizing and performance prediction of the absorption tower due to the scarcity of fundamental design data, especially when novel absorption media and/or packings are used. The solubility of carbon dioxide in 2 and 3 M so...

Anderson, Bruce Campbell

Pilot-scale ambient and low temperature research into the enhancement of aerobic digestion of waste activated sludge, through control of mixed liquor pH (MLpH), was performed using an extended aeration and a high rate waste sludge. To offset MLpH decreases encountered during nitrification, Ca(OH)₂ and NaHCO₃ were used to control MLpH in the series pH 6, 7 and 8. The performance and behaviour of the digesters, under both controlled and uncontrolled MLpH conditions, were monitored through paramete...

Corrigan, Declan Brendan

Design Data for sizing full scale Autogenous or Semi-Autogenous mills is typically obtained from pilot plant tests in 1.5 to 2.0m diameter mills. These tests are expensive and time consuming. Attempts have been made to devise small-scale tests which would be faster, cost less, and require smaller samples. Some success has been achieved using a 45 cm diameter mill. A 60 cm wet continuous SAG circuit located in the Mining and Mineral Process Engineering Department of UBC, is being used to examine...

Morton, Samuel R.

Increased development pressure led the United Counties of Prescott and Russell to seek development of a GIS-based Aquifer Capability Screening Tool (ACST). A Pilot ACST, developed by a project partner within this study, was made for the City of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, and consists of several maps showing delineated areas where there may be groundwater limitations in terms of quality or quantity. This study gathered the chemistry data needed for the Pilot ACST from 127 domestic dug and dril...

Catley, Christina Anne

Given the emerging importance of personalized medicine (PM) in primary care, now should be the ideal time for engaging with health care professionals (HCPs), both physicians and nurses, about integrating PM into practice. The question then becomes: what is the most effective way to engage with HCPs about emerging technologies that are not in routine clinical use and which are unfamiliar to many? The overall aim of this pilot study was to develop and compare two professional engagement (PE) appr...

MacLeod, Michael Dee

The purpose of this study was to determine which of several selected combinations of components within an employee fitness program would positively effect female hospital workers' rate of adherence to a regular physical activity routine. Additional problems included: (i) studying the effects of the twelve week employee fitness pilot program on the measured dependent variables performed on the employee sample and (ii) determining a relationship between adherence rates-(high or low) and the amount...

Miriam, Goubran

Abstract Background. People with dementia (PWD) have difficulty adhering to their medication regiment and maintaining a sense of identity and social connectedness. Moreover, caregivers constantly worry about PWD especially when they are left home alone. Objective. To examine the usefulness and usability of the Claris Companion (CC) in assisting PWD and their caregivers. Results. Most participants found some of the communication functions, leisure functions and reminder functions difficult to u...

Hicks, Helga Maria

For a long time, the section of the city in which social welfare, city planning and housing reformers have had common ground, has been that of "the slums". Just as the more comprehensive approach of "urban renewal" has taken over from "slum clearance", so also has interest in the modern city, in the throes of growth and decay, shifted to districts where rehabilitation rather than large-scale demolition may be appropriate. The present study is a pilot project for this kind of area. A small neigh...

Gatley, Lyle Daryle

5 normal subjects randomly selected from the entire grade 8 male population at Vancouver Technical Secondary School, and 5 retarded subjects from the special class at the same school were exposed to a series of 5 reaction time experiments involving a button press response to a series of stimulus lights, and varying in complexity from simple reaction time to an 8 choice situation. The object was to test the effect of the decision mechanism involvement on reaction time. It was hypothesized that t...

Kasbia, Gursevak

Abstract not available.

Carrier, Marc

Statement of the problem. Malignancy screening for patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) is controversial. Methods of investigation. A systematic review was performed to quantify the additional value of an extensive malignancy screening strategy compared to a more limited screen. A pilot study assessing the utility of a comprehensive computed tomography as a malignancy screening tool was performed. Results. The systematic review demonstrated that an extensive malignancy screening strategy i...

Young, Sandra K

Objective. To conduct a pilot study describing the decision making needs of family caregivers of terminally ill patients when making or supporting decisions regarding place of care at the end of life. Design. A pilot needs assessment using a semi-structured interview questionnaire. Setting. Palliative Care Unit (PCU), hospice, and a community served by a Palliative Care Consultant Team. Participants. Convenience sample of 14 family caregivers of terminally ill patients. Outcome measures. Standar...

Jolicoeur, Lynne J. A

Context. Ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer death among women in Canada (National Cancer Institute of Canada, 2005). It is estimated that 2,400 women were diagnosed in Canada in 2005. Unfortunately mortality for ovarian cancer is high; in 2005 approximately 1,550 Canadian women died of the disease (National Cancer Institute of Canada, 2005). Despite response rates to primary treatment of between 70 and 80%, 70% of cancers will recur within 24 months (McGuire, 2002). Due to an incr...

Yang, Lan

This thesis presents the usability evaluation of the user-interface prototype of the PArents Decision Support (PADS) framework. The PADS framework is the first decision support system to address ethical decision-making in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). But due to the historical resistance of information systems by clinical staffs, does this system have the potential of being accepted into the NICU? We took the user-centric evaluation approach by rapid prototyping and conducting a pilot stu...

Abdul Hussain, Mauj, Hawaz Ali, Suzan

When exploring the root canal flora, before and after treatment, it is crucial to eliminate bacteria from the tooth surface before entering the pulp. If not, bacteria from the surface might contaminate the root canal sample resulting in false information. When using molecular techniques, not only bacteria are to be eliminated but also DNA from bacteria to avoid contamination from the surface. The aim of the study was to examine if DNA from bacteria can be eliminated using a modified disinfection...

Dunbar, Alexander Blair

This is the report of four social work students engaged in the process of developing a longitudinal study. The original concerns guiding the enquiry involved two general concepts: (I) non-utilization of agency services and (II) lack of awareness re such services. It was felt that a large risk population are not aware of the services available to them and thus they were unable to utilize community resources. The public relations program has also felt to be a factor which should be examined....

Buzan, Jean Mary

This case history covers the progress of a pilot course for teaching English as an additional language to older people from the original concept to its evaluation and final acceptance for future implementation. A serious problem was observed to exist among the large number of older immigrants living in Canada who cannot speak or understand the English language. Many of these people had lived here for many years imprisoned in a 'language ghetto’ which allowed them to communicate only with those ...

Rudjito, Reskandi Chastelia

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Kotze, J P

Includes bibliographical references (leaves 99-101).

Davison, Judy

Bibliography : leaves 68-75.

Weideman, Reinette

Includes abstract. / Includes bibliographical references. / Name of degree provided by the Faculty of Health Sciences. / Lithium is regarded as the first-line pharmacotherapy for the treatment of acute mood episodes, suicide prevention and prophylactic treatment in patients with bipolar disorder (BPD). Response to lithium has a strong genetic component and lithium-responders have an increased frequency of BPD among their family members. Lithium has a narrow therapeutic index and 75-90% of patien...

Leclezio, Loren

Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references.

Barnett, Chelcie A.

<p> Malaria has long been a major public health concern, with historic roots dating back thousands of years. This febrile disease is caused by a parasite that is transmitted among vertebrates by mosquitoes. Over the past century, global eradication programs have focused on minimizing populations of the insect vectors, and administering treatments to people infected, especially young children and pregnant women, as they are the most vulnerable to suffering severe complications. Overall, these pro...

Khojah, Bayan A.

Membrane desalination has become one of the most important desalination technologies used in the world. It provides high water quality for numerous applications and it demonstrates excellent desalination efficiency. One of the most troubling drawbacks of membrane desalination is membrane fouling. It decreases the performance of the membranes and increases the energy requirement. Two of the most important causes of fouling are microbes and organic matter. Hence, to maintain an optimized desalinat...

Alperstein, Melanie

Includes bibliographical references. / The focus of this research is an evaluation of a pilot community-based interdisciplinary, primary health care teaching programme for health sciences students, at the University of Cape Town. The pilot programme was located in the Neighbourhood Old Age Homes project (NOAH) in Woodstock, Cape Town. The research took place in 1997, the year of implementation of the programme. The evaluation focused on the perceptions and experiences of the staff and students w...

Hendricks, Graeme

Bibliography: leaves 50-60. / This study aimed to identifY the barriers to and facilitators of adherence to antiretroviral therapy and attempts to understand these factors within a developing country context. A further aim is to add to the literature on antiretroviral adherence in South Africa.

Douglas, Bruce Sholto

A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004. / Mechanical neck pain is defined as a restriction of movement of the neck, which frequently refers pain to the occiput, shoulders, nuchal muscles, interscapular region and anterior chest wall, and is usually due to a history of trauma or awkward posture of the cervical spine / M