Purpose Patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing corrective surgery are at
risk for iatrogenic spinal cord injury and subsequent new neurologic deficits (NNDs). …

Background Characteristics of patients receiving long-term opioid therapy (≥ 6 months) for
chronic noncancer pain are poorly understood. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of …

Context Early clinical encounters help medical and nursing students build professional
competencies. However, there is a necessary emphasis on patient autonomy and appropriate …

The prime objective of this qualitative study was to understand the health care experiences
of people with developmental disability (DD) in order to inform initial and continuous training …

Purpose Patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing corrective surgery are at
risk for iatrogenic spinal cord injury and subsequent new neurologic deficits (NNDs). …

According to a study conducted by D-Code (Citizen RE: Generation: Understanding Active
Citizen Engagement Among Canada's Information Age Generations, 2003) Canada's …

Objectives Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) is the treatment of choice for young children
with autism spectrum disorders, however outcomes are variable. This variability may be …

Stem cells are a class of undifferentiated cells that have the unique ability to give rise to a
variety of specialized cell types during tissue development and growth. These cells …

This qualitative, action research study was designed to examine the sources and effects of
jobrelated stress for school counsellors and the strategies that may be used to minimize them. …

Background/Purpose: Medical students face numerous stressors during their pre-clinical
years, including developing confidence in their skills, knowledge and deciding which specialty …