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Diane Gromala
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Research
Latest papers
Ethical Challenges of Virtual Reality Technology Interventions for the Vulnerabilities of Patients With Chronic Pain: Exploration of Technician Responsibility.
Journal of medical Internet research · 2023
Efficacy of a Physical Activity Counseling Program With Use of a Wearable Tracker in People With Inflammatory Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Arthritis care & research · 2020
"I Dreamed of My Hands and Arms Moving Again": A Case Series Investigating the Effect of Immersive Virtual Reality on Phantom Limb Pain Alleviation.
Frontiers in neurology · 2020
Latest funding
- $20,000
Facilitating Adoption of Strength Training in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (FAST-RA)
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
- $20,000
Mobilizing digital health to promote a balanced 24 hour activity profile in older adults with arthritis and early state frailty
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
- $250,000
A Co-Design Exploration of Community Data through Placed-Based Decision-Supporting Tools and Methods
SSHRC · 2022 · Co-investigator
10 publications.
Ethical Challenges of Virtual Reality Technology Interventions for the Vulnerabilities of Patients With Chronic Pain: Exploration of Technician Responsibility.
Zhou S, Gromala D, Wang L
Efficacy of a Physical Activity Counseling Program With Use of a Wearable Tracker in People With Inflammatory Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Li LC, Feehan LM, Xie H, Lu N, Shaw C, Gromala D, Aviña-Zubieta JA, Koehn C, Hoens AM, English K, Tam J, Therrien S, Townsend AF, Noonan G, Backman CL
"I Dreamed of My Hands and Arms Moving Again": A Case Series Investigating the Effect of Immersive Virtual Reality on Phantom Limb Pain Alleviation.
Tong X, Wang X, Cai Y, Gromala D, Williamson O, Fan B, Wei K
Designing a Virtual Reality Game for Promoting Empathy Toward Patients With Chronic Pain: Feasibility and Usability Study.
Tong X, Gromala D, Kiaei Ziabari SP, Shaw CD
Effects of a 12-Week Multifaceted Wearable-Based Program for People With Knee Osteoarthritis: Randomized Controlled Trial.
Li LC, Feehan LM, Xie H, Lu N, Shaw CD, Gromala D, Zhu S, Aviña-Zubieta JA, Hoens AM, Koehn C, Tam J, Therrien S, Townsend AF, Noonan G, Backman CL
Using Physical Activity Trackers in Arthritis Self-Management: A Qualitative Study of Patient and Rehabilitation Professional Perspectives.
Leese J, Macdonald GG, Tran BC, Wong R, Backman CL, Townsend AF, Davis AM, Jones CA, Gromala D, Avina-Zubieta JA, Hoens AM, Li LC
Virtual Reality Clinical Research: Promises and Challenges.
Garrett B, Taverner T, Gromala D, Tao G, Cordingley E, Sun C
A technology-enabled Counselling program versus a delayed treatment control to support physical activity participation in people with inflammatory arthritis: study protocol for the OPAM-IA randomized controlled trial.
Li LC, Feehan LM, Shaw C, Xie H, Sayre EC, Aviña-Zubeita A, Grewal N, Townsend AF, Gromala D, Noonan G, Backman CL
A rapid evidence assessment of immersive virtual reality as an adjunct therapy in acute pain management in clinical practice.
Garrett B, Taverner T, Masinde W, Gromala D, Shaw C, Negraeff M
Usability testing of ANSWER: a web-based methotrexate decision aid for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Li LC, Adam PM, Townsend AF, Lacaille D, Yousefi C, Stacey D, Gromala D, Shaw CD, Tugwell P, Backman CL
Facilitating Adoption of Strength Training in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (FAST-RA)
Principal investigators: Li, Linda C; Lacaille, Diane V; Ma, Jasmin K
Keywords: Clinical Training; Exercise; Implementation Research; Models Of Care; Physiotherapy; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Rheumatology; Strengthen Training
Mobilizing digital health to promote a balanced 24 hour activity profile in older adults with arthritis and early state frailty
Principal investigators: Li, Linda C; Liu-Ambrose, Teresa Y
Keywords: Aging; Arthritis; Digital Health; Ehealth; Exercise; Frailty; Knowledge Mobilization; Physical Activity; Sleep; Wearable
A Co-Design Exploration of Community Data through Placed-Based Decision-Supporting Tools and Methods
Principal investigators: Carpendale, Sheelagh
Keywords: Data Visualization; Interaction Design, ; Human Computer Interaction, ; Inclusive Design,; Co-Design,; Data Physicalization,; CARE principles; FAIR principles; citizen engagement; Data Autonomy
Design of Interactive Artifacts for Women Experiencing Menopause
Principal investigators: Gromala, Diane
Keywords: Interaction Design; Design for Women with Menopause; Human-Computer Interaction; Quality of Life; Lived Experiences; Phenomenology; Feminist Theory; Qualitative Research; Artifact Design for Research; Aging Women's Well-Being
Physical Activity for Precision Health: A Multi-disciplinary Research Planning Collaboration
Principal investigators: Li, Linda C; Liu-Ambrose, Teresa Y; Puterman, Eli M
Keywords: Chronic Disease; Exercise; Health Promotion; Multi-Disciplinary Research; Patient Engagement; Physical Activity; Physical Activity Monitoring; Physical Activity Prescription; Rehabilitation; Self-Monitoring Technology
VR Systems for Body Image and Body Schema
Principal investigators: Gromala, Diane
Equipment to develop technology for brain injury prevention, study and recovery
Principal investigators: Menon, Carlo
Supporting Physical Activity & Reducing Sedentary Time in Arthritis (SuPRA)
Principal investigators: Li, Linda C; Noonan, Greg; Gromala, Diane
Keywords: Activity Tracking Devices; Digital Media; Knowledge Translation; Osteoarthritis; Physical Activity; Self-Management
Knowledge translation to optimize mobility independence in older adults: Improving Cognitive & jOint health Network (ICON)
Principal investigators: Li, Linda C; Esdaile, John M; Gromala, Diane; Liu-Ambrose, Teresa Y
Keywords: Aging Population; Arthritis; Cognitive Health; Computer Science; Dementia; Digital Media; Health Research; Interdisciplinary Research; Knowledge Translation; Musculoskeletal Health
Designing mobile tracking and virtual support environments for health applications
Principal investigators: Gromala, Diane
From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.
Frequent collaborators
- Diane Lacaille and HUI XIE: 22 shared papers
- Greg Noonan and HUI XIE: 3 shared papers
- Diane Lacaille and Cheryl Koehn: 3 shared papers
- HUI XIE and Diane Gromala: 3 shared papers
- Greg Noonan and Diane Gromala: 2 shared papers
- Cheryl Koehn and HUI XIE: 2 shared papers
- Cheryl Koehn and Diane Gromala: 2 shared papers
- Bernie Garrett and Diane Gromala: 2 shared papers
- Greg Noonan and Cheryl Koehn: 1 shared paper
- Diane Lacaille and Diane Gromala: 1 shared paper
- Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Arts
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- MacIsaac School of Nursing
- Dermatology and Skin Science
- Other
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