Evaluations of virtual exercise programmes for adults with mobility limitations: a scoping review protocol incorporating an equity lens to inform the development of strategies to optimise participation of under-represented groups.

Introduction: For individuals with mobility limitations, virtual exercise programmes can address the challenges of in-person participation in community exercise programmes. A synthesis of studies of virtual exercise programmes targeting mobility limitations provided outside of conventional rehabilitation services and strategies used to optimise equitable access and inclusivity in these programmes is lacking. We aim to characterise evaluations of virtual exercise programmes for adults with mobility limitations, and the nature of and extent to which equity, diversity and inclusion considerations are integrated in the research process.

Distance-limited walk tests post-stroke: A systematic review of measurement properties.

Background: Improving walking capacity is a key objective of post-stroke rehabilitation. Evidence describing the quality and protocols of standardized tools for assessing walking capacity can facilitate their implementation.

Objective: To synthesize existing literature describing test protocols and measurement properties of distance-limited walk tests in people post-stroke.

A Qualitative study assessing organisational readiness to implement caregiver support programmes in Ontario, Canada.

Objective: To qualitatively explore factors affecting implementation of caregiver support programmes in healthcare institutions in a regional stroke system.

Design: A qualitative descriptive study with the Ontario Stroke System (OSS) was conducted. Data were collected through focus groups and in-depth interviews.

Evaluation of a Community-Based Self-Management Program to Increase Access to Rehabilitation for People Living with HIV.

We qualitatively evaluated a novel educational program to help people living with HIV understand the role of rehabilitation, facilitate access to rehabilitation, and promote self-management of chronic disease in Canada. The program incorporated components of self-efficacy, client-centered care, peer education, and problem-based learning. Delivery of the community-engaged program was viewed as feasible and acceptable; however, a flexible delivery model was deemed important.

Further development of the response scales of the Acquired Brain Injury Challenge Assessment (ABI-CA).

Primary Objective: To revise the scaling of the response sets of the Acquired Brain Injury Challenge Assessment (ABI-CA) through expert input and determination of empirically based cut-points.

Research Design: A measurement development study with a content validity focus.

Methods: Response option wording was revised through consultation with six physiotherapists with paediatric ABI expertise.

Partnering to increase access to community exercise programs for people with stroke, acquired brain injury, and multiple sclerosis.

Background: The purpose of this article is to describe the development and evaluation of a task-oriented group exercise program, delivered through a municipal recreation program, for community-dwelling people with neurological conditions.

Methods: Physical therapists (PTs) at a rehabilitation hospital partnered with a municipal recreation provider to develop and evaluate a 12-week exercise program for people with stroke, acquired brain injury, and multiple sclerosis at 2 community centers. Fitness instructors who were trained and supported by PTs taught 1-hour exercise classes twice a week.

Development of a challenge assessment tool for high-functioning children with an acquired brain injury.

Purpose: To develop a performance-based challenge assessment to evaluate gross motor abilities of high-functioning youth with an acquired brain injury (ABI).

Methods: Potential items were identified from the literature. A panel of 4 expert physical therapists selected items on the basis of 3 criteria: safety to test, feasibility to administer, and importance to perform.