Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy a Beneficial Rehabilitation Strategy to Address Mental and Functional Needs Among Survivors of COVID-19?

Vanessa S.K. Fan, Riya Shah, Sharon S. Kwan & Anna Krosinski

The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a growing population with post-COVID-19 mental and functional impairments, increasing rehabilitation demands. This rapid review suggests that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) improves insomnia, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms among survivors of COVID-19. More research is warranted to illustrate CBT’s role in improving function. Online CBT resources are provided for public use.

Connecting the Dots: Episode 2: Transforming Research with Patient Partners

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-35qrg-11df2e7 How can patient partners transform research? This episode of the Connecting the Dots mini-series features Dr Emily […]

Episode 8: Career Spotlight: Speech Language Pathologist (Early Career Edition)

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-x4n2z-11c0d2d Have you heard of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)? In this episode, we learn about SLP as a profession […]

Rehabilitation is Essential, but is it Accessible?

Valeriya Demydenko, Maria Gladkikh, & Alexandra Krassikova

Rehabilitation is an essential component of promoting quality of life and enabling individuals to meaningfully participate in all domains on life. However, rehabilitation services can be difficult to obtain and a large proportion of people are living with unmet rehabilitation needs. This article tells the story of a mother advocating on behalf of her young son living with a disability and the challenges they encounter navigating the rehabilitation system.

Letter from the Editors

Christina Ziebart, Stephanie Cimino & Eleni Patsakos

Five Reasons Why People Should Consider Wearing Home Clothes and Moving More Often During Hospital Admission

Gurech James Wai

Hospitals are already an unfamiliar environment to those that have to stay there and it definitely doesn’t feel like home. This article presents a world where you can wear your home clothes during your hospital stay to preserve dignity.

Dear Qualitative Research, Forgive Me!

Bahareh Kardeh & Ben Mortenson

Transition from conducting research in one methodology to another can be very challenging. In this article you will learn about the challenges and insights of the author through his transition from qualitative and quantitative research.

Developing Effective Tele-rehab to Promote Adherence to Home-Based Exercise Therapy

Kohle Merry & Megan MacPherson

To date, little attention has been paid to client and clinician perspectives for how to pivot in-person rehab services to tele-rehab models. Developing tele-rehab solutions using evidence-based behaviour change techniques and in collaboration with end-users has the potential to improve health service accessibility and availability.

From Student to Therapists – Is the Burnout Inevitable?

Rochelle Furtado & Hana Marmura

New therapists are likely to experience burnout because of school and job-related stressors. Previous studies have shown that novice therapists have high personal expectations and financial stress causing burnout. This commentary provides three potential approaches to reduce burnout in novice therapists.

Ambulating Patients While Preventing the Spread of Infections in Acute Care: A Patient Care Conflict Resolution

Gurech James Wai 

COVID-19 has been difficult for us all, but particularly for thos in acute care. It has influenced patient ambulation initiatives that are essential in helping patients stay moving during their hospital stay. In order to prevent disability and other detrimental health issues, we must End PJ Paralysis. Check out this article to learn more about how we can make patients more mobile during their hospital stay.