Abstract A Complex Chronic Disease (CCD) is a condition involving multiple morbidities that
requires the attention of multiple health care providers or facilities and possibly community …

Background We investigated the effectiveness of an occupational therapy led self-
management support programme, OPTIMAL, designed to address the challenges of living …

Purpose To describe a parent–child-based model that melds a family-centered interaction
approach, Touchpoints, with brief negotiation strategies (an adaptation of motivational …

Objective We know little about how goal setting is actually delivered in routine practice. The
National Health Service Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS-DPP) is a behavioural …

Background Physicians often do not recognize when their patients are overweight and
infrequently counsel them about weight loss. Objective To evaluate a set of electronic health …

Background Canadian sodium intakes remain high despite population-wide sodium
reduction initiatives, highlighting the need for personal action in reducing dietary sodium …

Background: Effective goal setting is a vital component of cardiac rehabilitation (CR)
programs. Objective: The objectives of this study were to investigate the types of goals set by …

Background Regular participation in physical activity can prevent many chronic health
conditions. Computerized self-management programs are effective clinical tools to support …

Wellness is a holistic approach to healthcare that includes a variety of behaviors, all linked
with a reduced risk for disease and increased quality of life. To date, research on how to best …

Facilitating individual engagement in the rehabilitation process is vital if our investment in
interventions is to achieve the desired outcomes. Studies of engagement in the cardiac …