ABSTRACT Background: Agriculture is identified as being one of the most hazardous industries in Canada. The different types of injuries that Canadian farmers experience have been addressed by other academic researchers. However, Canada does not have any national database that captures the overall prevalence of disability among farmers, regardless of the cause of their disability. Henceforth, this study provides a profile of Canadian farmers with disabilities in 2001 and in 2006. Purpose: The overall purpose of this study was to determine and compare the prevalence of disability among the adult Canadian farming population in two time periods, 2001 and 2006. Specific, objectives were to analyze the differences in age, gender, type of disability, severity of disability, and accessibility to health and social services among farmers with disabilities. Methods: This cross-sectional secondary data analysis focused on the prevalence of disability within the Canadian farming population. Adult data were retrieved from two Statistics Canada national surveys known as the Participation and Activity Limitations Survey (PALS) 2001 and PALS 2006. Microdata from the PALS 2001 and PALS 2006 were accessed through the Research Data Centre at the University of Manitoba. Results: Approximately 10% of Canadian farmers self-reported one or more activity limitation in 2001 and this figure increased to 20.3% in 2006. On the provincial level, the greatest proportion of farmers living with disabilities is situated in Ontario (27.92% in 2001; 27.04% in 2006), Alberta (17.14% in 2001; 26.12% in 2006), Manitoba (7.9% in 2001; 10.43% in 2006), and Quebec (7.52% in 2001; 10.16% in 2006). This study also reveals the prevalence of disability in both 2001 and 2006. The prevalence of disability is greatest among the senior farmers, i.e., those 65 years of age or older. Of all the Canadian farmers aged 65 and older, 28.1% reported experiencing a disability in 2001 and this prevalence increased to 47.2% in 2006. Of all reported disabilities in the Canadian farming community, physical disabilities accounted for 78.08% in 2001 and 59.04% in 2006. “Mild degree of severity” was the leading degree of severity in 2001 (56.98%) and 2006 (39.09%). Conclusion: One of the most significant findings suggests that there has been a significant increase in disability among Canadian farmers over five years’ time, especially among those over 65 years of age or older. The results from this study raise awareness of specific issues such as aging among Canadian farmers with disability, increasing prevalence of disability, and accessibility to health care and social services. This study concludes that future research should be directed toward the impact of disabilities in the agricultural community to guide health professionals and policy makers in designing cost-effective programs suited to Canadian farmers with disabilities.

ABSTRACT Background: Agriculture is identified as being one of the most hazardous industries in Canada. The different types of injuries that Canadian farmers experience have been addressed by other academic researchers. However, Canada does not have any national database that captures the overall prevalence of disability among farmers, regardless of the cause of their disability. Henceforth, this study provides a profile of Canadian farmers with disabilities in 2001 and in 2006. Purpose: The overall purpose of this study was to determine and compare the prevalence of disability among the adult Canadian farming population in two time periods, 2001 and 2006. Specific, objectives were to analyze the differences in age, gender, type of disability, severity of disability, and accessibility to health and social services among farmers with disabilities. Methods: This cross-sectional secondary data analysis focused on the prevalence of disability within the Canadian farming population. Adult data were retrieved from two Statistics Canada national surveys known as the Participation and Activity Limitations Survey (PALS) 2001 and PALS 2006. Microdata from the PALS 2001 and PALS 2006 were accessed through the Research Data Centre at the University of Manitoba. Results: Approximately 10% of Canadian farmers self-reported one or more activity limitation in 2001 and this figure increased to 20.3% in 2006. On the provincial level, the greatest proportion of farmers living with disabilities is situated in Ontario (27.92% in 2001; 27.04% in 2006), Alberta (17.14% in 2001; 26.12% in 2006), Manitoba (7.9% in 2001; 10.43% in 2006), and Quebec (7.52% in 2001; 10.16% in 2006). This study also reveals the prevalence of disability in both 2001 and 2006. The prevalence of disability is greatest among the senior farmers, i.e., those 65 years of age or older. Of all the Canadian farmers aged 65 and older, 28.1% reported experiencing a disability in 2001 and this prevalence increased to 47.2% in 2006. Of all reported disabilities in the Canadian farming community, physical disabilities accounted for 78.08% in 2001 and 59.04% in 2006. “Mild degree of severity” was the leading degree of severity in 2001 (56.98%) and 2006 (39.09%). Conclusion: One of the most significant findings suggests that there has been a significant increase in disability among Canadian farmers over five years’ time, especially among those over 65 years of age or older. The results from this study raise awareness of specific issues such as aging among Canadian farmers with disability, increasing prevalence of disability, and accessibility to health care and social services. This study concludes that future research should be directed toward the impact of disabilities in the agricultural community to guide health professionals and policy makers in designing cost-effective programs suited to Canadian farmers with disabilities.

How do certain tuberculosis sanatoria meet the needs of their patients through their rehabilitation programs? The objectives of this study were (1) to compare a sampling of existing educational programs within tuberculosis hospitals and sanatoria in order (2) to find ways of improving curriculum for a five hundred bed institution such as the Weimar Joint Sanatorium, and (3) to find the most acceptable type of organization for the successful use of this curriculum.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Rutgers University, 2007. / "Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering." Includes bibliographical references (p. 72-75).

Thesis (M.Sc.)--York University, 2005. Graduate Programme in Kinesiology and Health Science. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 46-52). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url%5Fver=Z39.88-2004&res%5Fdat=xri:pqdiss &rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:MR11898

Thesis (M.A.)--Northern Kentucky University, 2009. / Made available through ProQuest. Publication number: AAT 1470184. ProQuest document ID: 1913664371. Includes bibliographical references (p. 36-41)

Thesis (M.Sc.)--York University, 2005. Graduate Programme in Kinesiology and Health Science. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 93-108). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL:http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url%5Fver=Z39.88-2004&res%5Fdat=xri:pqdiss &rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:MR11788

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Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States. The majority of stroke survivors have persistent arm dysfunction, which impedes their daily task performance. Mirror therapy (MT) as an adjunct to occupational therapy (OT) has been shown to be effective in upper extremity (UE) recovery post-stroke. Two protocols, unimanual mirror therapy (UMT) and bimanual mirror therapy (BMT), have been used in OT practice; however, research specifically comparing these two intervention protocols is absent. The purpose of this study was to compare: (a) home-based UMT and BMT protocols, and (b) both MT protocols to home-based traditional occupational therapy (TOT) regarding upper limb recovery post-stroke. Twenty-two chronic stroke participants were randomized into one of three groups: UMT, BMT, or TOT. The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), ABILHAND, grip strength, and the Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) were administered pre- and post-intervention. Participants received outpatient OT 2 days/week for 45 minutes, plus a home program 30 minutes a day, 5 days/week for 6 weeks. A repeated measure ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis Test, and Wilcoxon Ranked-Signed Test were used to compare the three groups, and 95% confidence intervals (CI) and effect sizes were calculated. There was a main effect of time for all groups, except for SIS-strength and activities of daily living (ADL); however, no group differences were noted on any of the measures. When comparing UMT and BMT, the effect size for all measures, except for grip strength, favored UMT. In comparing both mirror groups to TOT, UMT had a moderate to large effect size on the ARAT, FMA, and ABILHAND, as compared to the small effect size for BMT. Furthermore, 95% CI data for the ABILHAND showed clinical significance in favor of UMT compared to TOT, but not for BMT. This study showed that all groups improved over time and UMT may be more beneficial for UE recovery in chronic stroke individuals, compared to either BMT or TOT. However, given the small sample size, future studies comparing the two mirror protocols are necessary for more definitive conclusions to better inform clinicians of the optimal mode of MT treatment.