Research Projects

Project 1: Developing a Pan-Canadian Framework for Advanced Practice Physiotherapy

A multi-phase consensus study to create a national framework for advanced practice physiotherapy across Canada.

  • Phase 1: Modified e-Delphi survey of physiotherapists across Canada (completed).

  • Phase 2: Focus groups at CPA Congress 2024 (completed).

  • Phase 3: Engagement with stakeholders and publication (ongoing).
    Funding: CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grant

🔹 Outcome: Development of a pan-Canadian definition and competencies for advanced practice physiotherapy.

Project 2: Developing AI-Driven Adaptive Learning Platform for Health Sciences Education

This project aims to develop a generative AI learning platform to enhance clinical decision-making in healthcare programs.

  • Phase 1: Scoping review & survey on the need for GenAI learning (in progress).

  • Phase 2: Design and build phase to fine-tune existing AI platforms.

  • Phase 3: Evaluation and scale-up.
    Lead: PhD student Oyindolapo Komolafe
    Funding: Centre for Teaching and Learning GenAI Fellowship

Project 3: Views and Perceptions on the Use of AI within Physical Therapy

A national cross-sectional survey exploring attitudes toward AI integration in physiotherapy education and practice.

  • Status: Data collection underway.
    Lead: MSc student David Adeleye

Project 4: Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence in Neurorehabilitation After Stroke​

A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing AI-assisted and conventional neurorehabilitation on outcomes after stroke.

  • Status: Full-text screening ongoing.
    Lead: MSc student Tracy Furst

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