Equity in Access and Use of Rehabilitation Services in Canada

Nivetha Chandran

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked many discussions regarding our healthcare systems, especially about health equity. In Canada, we take pride in our universal healthcare model but are all Canadians able to access all rehabilitation services? This commentary explores current barriers and potential solutions to create equitable access to rehabilitation services in Canada.

Pregnancy-induced Pelvic Girdle Pain: The ICF Framework

Bilen Mekonnen Araya

Pregnancy-induced pelvic girdle pain creates a disability affecting pregnant women’s daily activity. Can the ICF framework be used to describe the condition to maximize women’s overall function and quality of life?

Person-Centred Research: Bringing the Bedside to the Bench in Rehabilitation Science

Chelsea MacDonald & Christina Ziebart

This article suggests making research more person-centred by challenging researchers to make their research relevant and applicable to the participants. This can be done by using the ICF, employing a participatory action research approach, and using qualitative methods and cognitive interviewing.

Episode 4: Physical and Mental Health in Autism Spectrum Disorder

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-skhqp-f6ef09 Kyla and Julia interview Dr. Patrick Jachyra, a post-doctoral fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental […]