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Research paper thumbnail of A random clinical experimental study on the effect of mechanical vibration on the gaseous exchange and lung functions of patients with acute lung injuries

Thesis (M.Sc.(Physiotherapy)) -- University of Stellenbosch, 1991.Full text to be digitised and a... more Thesis (M.Sc.(Physiotherapy)) -- University of Stellenbosch, 1991.Full text to be digitised and attached to bibliographic record

Research paper thumbnail of Interviewers' Experiences with Two Multiple Mini-Interview Scoring Methods Used for Admission to a Master of Physical Therapy Programme

Physiotherapy Canada, 2016

Purpose: To describe participants' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences with the use of two me... more Purpose: To describe participants' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences with the use of two methods of scoring the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) for admission to a Master of Physical Therapy program: a rank-based scoring system (RBS; used from 2007 to 2013) and a criterion-based scoring system (CBS; tested in 2014). The MMI uses short independent assessments to obtain an aggregate score of candidates' professionalism and interpersonal skills, based on behavioural questions within scenarios that assess one attribute at a time. Method: This qualitative descriptive inquiry sought to capture the experiences of 18 MMI interviewers primarily through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results were validated by theoretical and investigator triangulation and member checking. Results: One major theme, scoring systems, and two sub-themes, CBS and RBS, emerged across all data. Participants unanimously ...

Research paper thumbnail of Clinician's Commentary on Duncan et al. 1

Research paper thumbnail of Predictors of Sleep Apnea in the Canadian Population

Canadian Respiratory Journal

Older age, obesity, hypertension, snoring, and excessive daytime sleepiness have been associated ... more Older age, obesity, hypertension, snoring, and excessive daytime sleepiness have been associated with sleep apnea. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence (crude and adjusted), as well as the risk factors, of sleep apnea in the adult Canadian population. Data from the 2009 Sleep Apnea Rapid Response (SARR) questionnaire were used to identify the risk factors, and all sleep-related questions in the SARR questionnaire were used. The outcome variable of interest was health professional-diagnosed sleep apnea. Covariates of interest were demographic variables, population characteristics, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and enabling resources. The multiple logistic regression model adjusted for the clustering effect was used to analyze the data. Sleep apnea was diagnosed in 858,913 adults (3.4% of the population), and more men (65.4%) than women (34.6%) were diagnosed with sleep apnea. Multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that age (45 and older...

Research paper thumbnail of Flexibility exercise training for adults with fibromyalgia

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Sep 2, 2019

Trusted evidence. Informed decisions. Better health.

Research paper thumbnail of Whole body vibration exercise for fibromyalgia

Research paper thumbnail of Whole body vibration exercise training for fibromyalgia

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Research paper thumbnail of Bidonde J, Busch AJ, van der Spuy I, Tupper S, Kim SY, Boden C. Whole body vibration exercise training for fibromyalgia (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2017 Sep(9):Art. No.: CD011755. Epub 2017 Sep. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011755.pub2.

Research paper thumbnail of Busch AJ, van der Spuy I, Tupper S, Kim SY, Bidonde J, Overend TJ. Whole body vibration exercise for fibromyalgia (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2015(6). Epub 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011755.

Research paper thumbnail of The extent to which common health-related quality of life indices capture constructs beyond symptoms and function

Quality of Life Research, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of The extent to which common health-related quality of life indices capture constructs beyond symptoms and function

Quality of Life Research, 2011

Purpose This study proposes to identify for 5 widely used generic HRQL and QOL measures the exten... more Purpose This study proposes to identify for 5 widely used generic HRQL and QOL measures the extent to which function and global feelings of well-being are represented in their content. Methods The 5 indices were the EQ-5D, the HUI, the SF-36, SF-12, and the WHOQOL-Bref. A total of 15 raters with a variety of health and research backgrounds mapped the items. Raters independently identified all codes that could possibly map to the item and indicated the code that best reflected the underlying intent of the item, using the standardized mapping rules and methodology. A Delphi process aided consensus for each of the items. The consensus rounds involved reconsideration of item codes for which 70% of raters did not agree on the ''best'' code. These consensus rounds were terminated when item codes reached the threshold of 70% agreement or when it became evident from that consensus would not be reached. Results Function was a predominant construct for the 5 indices, with the proportion of items capturing function ranging from a low of 27% for the WHOQOL-Bref to a high of 92% for the SF-12. Less than 50% of items within the indices mapped to the granularity of function as described by the ICF. Conclusions This paper demonstrates an additional method to validate the content of health-related indices to supplement the qualitative methods of consulting with experts and patients.

Research paper thumbnail of Interviewers' Experiences with Two Multiple Mini- Interview Scoring Methods Used for Admission to a Master of Physical Therapy Programme

Purpose: To describe participants' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences with the use of two method... more Purpose: To describe participants' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences with the use of two methods of scoring the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) for admission to a Master of Physical Therapy program: a rank-based scoring system (RBS; used from 2007 to 2013) and a criterion-based scoring system (CBS; tested in 2014). The MMI uses short independent assessments to obtain an aggregate score of candidates' professionalism and interpersonal skills, based on behavioural questions within scenarios that assess one attribute at a time. Method: This qualitative descriptive inquiry sought to capture the experiences of 18 MMI interviewers primarily through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results were validated by theoretical and investigator triangulation and member checking. Results: One major theme, scoring systems, and two sub-themes, CBS and RBS, emerged across all data. Participants unanimously agreed that CBS is a more fair and objective way to score candidates' interviews. Conclusions: CBS was well accepted by participants, and the majority preferred it over RBS. Participants felt that CBS presented a more accurate depiction of candidates. Objectif : Dé crire les attitudes, les croyances et les expé riences des participants face a ` l'utilisation de deux mé thodes d'attribution d'une note a ` la mini-entrevue multiple (MEM) pour l'admission a ` un programme de maıˆtrise en physiothé rapie: un systè me de classement selon la note reç ue (RBS, utilisé de 2007 a ` 2013) et un systè me de classement selon des critè res (CBS, testé en 2014). La MEM utilise de brè ves e ´ valuations indé pendantes pour produire, au sujet du professionnalisme et des techniques de relations interpersonnelles des candidats, une note agré gé e basé e sur des questions relatives au comportement dans les scé narios qui e ´ valuent une qualité a ` la fois. Mé thode : Cette recherche descriptive qualitative visait a ` saisir les expé riences de 18 intervieweurs MEM principalement grâ ce a ` des entrevues semi-structuré es. Les entrevues ont e ´ té transcrites textuellement et l'on a analysé les donné es en appliquant une analyse thé matique. Les ré sultats ont e ´ té validé s par triangulation entre la thé orie et les chercheurs et par une vé rification auprè s des membres. Ré sultats : Un thè me de premier plan, soit les systè mes de notation, et deux sous-thè mes, soit les systè mes RBS et CBS, ont e ´ mergé de toutes les donné es. Les participants ont convenu a ` l'unanimité que le classement selon des critè res constitue une fac¸on plus e ´ quitable et objective d'attribuer une note aux entrevues des candidats. Conclusion : Les participants ont bien accepté le classement basé sur des critè res qu'ils pré fé raient en majorité au classement selon la note reç ue. Les participants e ´ taient d'avis que le classement basé sur des critè res repré sentait plus fidè lement les candidats.

Research paper thumbnail of A random clinical experimental study on the effect of mechanical vibration on the gaseous exchange and lung functions of patients with acute lung injuries

Thesis (M.Sc.(Physiotherapy)) -- University of Stellenbosch, 1991.Full text to be digitised and a... more Thesis (M.Sc.(Physiotherapy)) -- University of Stellenbosch, 1991.Full text to be digitised and attached to bibliographic record

Research paper thumbnail of Interviewers' Experiences with Two Multiple Mini-Interview Scoring Methods Used for Admission to a Master of Physical Therapy Programme

Physiotherapy Canada, 2016

Purpose: To describe participants' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences with the use of two me... more Purpose: To describe participants' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences with the use of two methods of scoring the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) for admission to a Master of Physical Therapy program: a rank-based scoring system (RBS; used from 2007 to 2013) and a criterion-based scoring system (CBS; tested in 2014). The MMI uses short independent assessments to obtain an aggregate score of candidates' professionalism and interpersonal skills, based on behavioural questions within scenarios that assess one attribute at a time. Method: This qualitative descriptive inquiry sought to capture the experiences of 18 MMI interviewers primarily through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results were validated by theoretical and investigator triangulation and member checking. Results: One major theme, scoring systems, and two sub-themes, CBS and RBS, emerged across all data. Participants unanimously ...

Research paper thumbnail of Clinician's Commentary on Duncan et al. 1

Research paper thumbnail of Predictors of Sleep Apnea in the Canadian Population

Canadian Respiratory Journal

Older age, obesity, hypertension, snoring, and excessive daytime sleepiness have been associated ... more Older age, obesity, hypertension, snoring, and excessive daytime sleepiness have been associated with sleep apnea. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence (crude and adjusted), as well as the risk factors, of sleep apnea in the adult Canadian population. Data from the 2009 Sleep Apnea Rapid Response (SARR) questionnaire were used to identify the risk factors, and all sleep-related questions in the SARR questionnaire were used. The outcome variable of interest was health professional-diagnosed sleep apnea. Covariates of interest were demographic variables, population characteristics, respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and enabling resources. The multiple logistic regression model adjusted for the clustering effect was used to analyze the data. Sleep apnea was diagnosed in 858,913 adults (3.4% of the population), and more men (65.4%) than women (34.6%) were diagnosed with sleep apnea. Multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that age (45 and older...

Research paper thumbnail of Flexibility exercise training for adults with fibromyalgia

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Sep 2, 2019

Trusted evidence. Informed decisions. Better health.

Research paper thumbnail of Whole body vibration exercise for fibromyalgia

Research paper thumbnail of Whole body vibration exercise training for fibromyalgia

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Research paper thumbnail of Bidonde J, Busch AJ, van der Spuy I, Tupper S, Kim SY, Boden C. Whole body vibration exercise training for fibromyalgia (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2017 Sep(9):Art. No.: CD011755. Epub 2017 Sep. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011755.pub2.

Research paper thumbnail of Busch AJ, van der Spuy I, Tupper S, Kim SY, Bidonde J, Overend TJ. Whole body vibration exercise for fibromyalgia (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2015(6). Epub 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011755.

Research paper thumbnail of The extent to which common health-related quality of life indices capture constructs beyond symptoms and function

Quality of Life Research, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of The extent to which common health-related quality of life indices capture constructs beyond symptoms and function

Quality of Life Research, 2011

Purpose This study proposes to identify for 5 widely used generic HRQL and QOL measures the exten... more Purpose This study proposes to identify for 5 widely used generic HRQL and QOL measures the extent to which function and global feelings of well-being are represented in their content. Methods The 5 indices were the EQ-5D, the HUI, the SF-36, SF-12, and the WHOQOL-Bref. A total of 15 raters with a variety of health and research backgrounds mapped the items. Raters independently identified all codes that could possibly map to the item and indicated the code that best reflected the underlying intent of the item, using the standardized mapping rules and methodology. A Delphi process aided consensus for each of the items. The consensus rounds involved reconsideration of item codes for which 70% of raters did not agree on the ''best'' code. These consensus rounds were terminated when item codes reached the threshold of 70% agreement or when it became evident from that consensus would not be reached. Results Function was a predominant construct for the 5 indices, with the proportion of items capturing function ranging from a low of 27% for the WHOQOL-Bref to a high of 92% for the SF-12. Less than 50% of items within the indices mapped to the granularity of function as described by the ICF. Conclusions This paper demonstrates an additional method to validate the content of health-related indices to supplement the qualitative methods of consulting with experts and patients.

Research paper thumbnail of Interviewers' Experiences with Two Multiple Mini- Interview Scoring Methods Used for Admission to a Master of Physical Therapy Programme

Purpose: To describe participants' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences with the use of two method... more Purpose: To describe participants' attitudes, beliefs, and experiences with the use of two methods of scoring the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) for admission to a Master of Physical Therapy program: a rank-based scoring system (RBS; used from 2007 to 2013) and a criterion-based scoring system (CBS; tested in 2014). The MMI uses short independent assessments to obtain an aggregate score of candidates' professionalism and interpersonal skills, based on behavioural questions within scenarios that assess one attribute at a time. Method: This qualitative descriptive inquiry sought to capture the experiences of 18 MMI interviewers primarily through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results were validated by theoretical and investigator triangulation and member checking. Results: One major theme, scoring systems, and two sub-themes, CBS and RBS, emerged across all data. Participants unanimously agreed that CBS is a more fair and objective way to score candidates' interviews. Conclusions: CBS was well accepted by participants, and the majority preferred it over RBS. Participants felt that CBS presented a more accurate depiction of candidates. Objectif : Dé crire les attitudes, les croyances et les expé riences des participants face a ` l'utilisation de deux mé thodes d'attribution d'une note a ` la mini-entrevue multiple (MEM) pour l'admission a ` un programme de maıˆtrise en physiothé rapie: un systè me de classement selon la note reç ue (RBS, utilisé de 2007 a ` 2013) et un systè me de classement selon des critè res (CBS, testé en 2014). La MEM utilise de brè ves e ´ valuations indé pendantes pour produire, au sujet du professionnalisme et des techniques de relations interpersonnelles des candidats, une note agré gé e basé e sur des questions relatives au comportement dans les scé narios qui e ´ valuent une qualité a ` la fois. Mé thode : Cette recherche descriptive qualitative visait a ` saisir les expé riences de 18 intervieweurs MEM principalement grâ ce a ` des entrevues semi-structuré es. Les entrevues ont e ´ té transcrites textuellement et l'on a analysé les donné es en appliquant une analyse thé matique. Les ré sultats ont e ´ té validé s par triangulation entre la thé orie et les chercheurs et par une vé rification auprè s des membres. Ré sultats : Un thè me de premier plan, soit les systè mes de notation, et deux sous-thè mes, soit les systè mes RBS et CBS, ont e ´ mergé de toutes les donné es. Les participants ont convenu a ` l'unanimité que le classement selon des critè res constitue une fac¸on plus e ´ quitable et objective d'attribuer une note aux entrevues des candidats. Conclusion : Les participants ont bien accepté le classement basé sur des critè res qu'ils pré fé raient en majorité au classement selon la note reç ue. Les participants e ´ taient d'avis que le classement basé sur des critè res repré sentait plus fidè lement les candidats.