Diane Gromala, University of British Columbia

Research

Digital Media Knowledge Translation Activity Tracking Devices Osteoarthritis Physical Activity Self-Management Aging Population Arthritis

Latest papers

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
Using Physical Activity Trackers in Arthritis Self-Management: A Qualitative Study of Patient and Rehabilitation Professional Perspectives.
Arthritis care & research · 2019
A rapid evidence assessment of immersive virtual reality as an adjunct therapy in acute pain management in clinical practice.
The Clinical journal of pain · 2014

All 4 publications

Latest funding

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
$20,000
Physical Activity for Precision Health: A Multi-disciplinary Research Planning Collaboration
CIHR · 2018 · Co-investigator
$10,000

All 5 grants and awards

4 publications.

01

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

Arthritis care & research2020

DOI: 10.1002/acr.24199 PMID: 32248626

02

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

Arthritis care & research2019

DOI: 10.1002/acr.23780 PMID: 30295430

03

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

The Clinical journal of pain2014

DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000064 PMID: 24535053

04

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

BMC medical informatics and decision making2013

DOI: 10.1186/1472-6947-13-131 PMID: 24289731

Facilitating Adoption of Strength Training in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (FAST-RA)

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

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

$20,000

Mobilizing digital health to promote a balanced 24 hour activity profile in older adults with arthritis and early state frailty

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Li, Linda C; Liu-Ambrose, Teresa Y

Keywords: Aging; Arthritis; Digital Health; Ehealth; Exercise; Frailty; Knowledge Mobilization; Physical Activity; Sleep; Wearable

$20,000

Physical Activity for Precision Health: A Multi-disciplinary Research Planning Collaboration

Co-investigatorCIHR2018Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

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

$10,000

Supporting Physical Activity & Reducing Sedentary Time in Arthritis (SuPRA)

Principal investigatorCIHR2013Operating Grant: Knowledge to Action

Principal investigators: Li, Linda C; Noonan, Greg; Gromala, Diane

Keywords: Activity Tracking Devices; Digital Media; Knowledge Translation; Osteoarthritis; Physical Activity; Self-Management

$190,703

Knowledge translation to optimize mobility independence in older adults: Improving Cognitive & jOint health Network (ICON)

Principal investigatorCIHR2013Network Catalyst Grant: Adding Life to the Late Years

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

$592,071

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

Dermatology and Skin Science
Other

Co-authors at University of British Columbia, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Diane Lacaille

Dermatology and Skin Science

1 shared papers, latest 2013

Cheryl Koehn

Faculty

1 shared papers, latest 2020

Greg Noonan

Faculty

1 shared papers, latest 2020

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Digital Media Dear Professor Gromala, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Efficacy of a Physical Activity Counseling Program With Use of a Wearable Tracker in People With Inflammatory Arthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial." (2020), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]