https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6178-0691The research goal of my Knowledge-to-Action Mobility Lab is to optimize the mobility, exercise participation, and health of older adults with mobility limitations resulting from the effects of stroke and other chronic health conditions. Specific research aims are to:
1) Develop novel and sustainable models for delivering community exercise programs to increase exercise participation among older adults with mobility limitations from stroke and other chronic conditions; and
2) Develop innovative and contextually appropriate resources and approaches that facilitate the integration of guideline recommendations and best clinical practices in the rehabilitation setting to improve mobility and physical activity post-stroke.
We use an integrated knowledge translation (iKT) approach in our research by involving knowledge users throughout the research process. We also use the Medical Research Council framework for developing and evaluating complex interventions. Thus, our approach to developing and evaluating innovations commonly involves the use of quantitative and qualitative methods. We have expertise in conducting multi-site randomized controlled trials with embedded process evaluations, qualitative data collection, surveys, retrospective chart reviews, scoping and systematic reviews, and multivariable statistical modeling to achieve our research aims. Theories of behaviour change and implementation guide the selection of variables, development of hypotheses, and interpretation of results.