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Leadership in rehabilitation isn't just about caring for the patients in front of us each day. We must also explore new rehabilitation treatment methods to improve care here and around the world. This exciting field of research can provide immediate gains to patients – giving them access to the best care techniques soon after each discovery is made. Here's a look at this year's exciting slate of studies:
Our therapists use many specialized exercises and strategies that apply to patients' daily lives. Now, our researchers are studying how this approach can help patients make meaningful recoveries.
Cancer survivors are traditionally left with little support to cope with the physical and emotional issues resulting from cancer surgery and treatment, including the changes to their bodies and feelings of fear, despair and anxiety. Home to the only oncology rehabilitation program of its kind in Ontario, St. John's Rehab Hospital knows that active, specialized rehab care is key to rebuilding strength, endurance and hope, maximizing people's independence so that they can start rebuilding their lives.
It was an unknown disease that appeared suddenly and left devastation in its path. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) rapidly killed 44 people in Toronto and nearly 800 worldwide in 2003.
These studies are just some of the significant advancements we have made in rehabilitation research this year. We are also studying, publishing research and presenting at national and international conferences on diverse topics.
For 22 years, critical care nurse Sylvia helped save people's lives. But when she contracted SARS on the job in 2003, she had her own battle to fight.
