November Trainee Innovations Showcase
The Trainee Innovations Showcase is an opportunity for trainees to share their work with members of the public, showcase that research in simple terms, and recruit participants for UHN Research studies.
This month's edition of the series will take place at the KITE Innovation Gallery on the first floor of Toronto Rehab-University-Centre on Nov. 5 at 1 pm. All clinical and research staff, as well as the general public, is invited to attend.
UHN Research discoveries by the following three KITE trainees will be presented.
Nicholas Moser- BSc., D.C., FCCS(C), PhD Candidate
Title
Complexity of Post-Concussion Syndrome - A Case for Individualizing Rehabilitation
Description
"Post-concussion syndrome is a challenging condition to manage for even the most experienced chronic pain experts. Patients’ presentations are very mixed and the symptoms reported have been shown to be non-specific, making it difficult for health professionals to accurately diagnose and prescribe effective rehabilitation. As such, we are performing a comprehensive standardized clinical evaluation at the KITE research clinics inclusive of an electroencephalography in order to accurately guide the individualized rehabilitation program. We hope to show that by way of individualizing post-concussion patients rehabilitation, we can significantly improve treatment outcomes."
Interactive Component: Introduction to quantitative electroencephalography (EEG) via the Neurocatch platform used in our RCT.
Katherine Bak- PhD Candidate
Title
The Impact of Age and Hearing Loss on Driving
Description
It can often be challenging to perform multiple tasks at once, such as conversing with a passenger while driving safely. Half of older adults may struggle more with listening because of their hearing loss. When listening is hard, it can use up the brains energy, making it tough to do other things while driving. Studies show that older adults with hearing loss are more likely to get in vehicle accidents, but we don't know why. Since driving promotes independence, it’s crucial to understand why hearing loss may affect driving performance to help older adults drive safely for as long as possible.
Interactive Component: Photos and videos.
Pedram Karimi- PhD Candidate
Title
Can We Prevent Slips on Ice with Training?
Description
I want to investigate if it is possible to train people to walk in a way that fewer slips and falls occur while walking on icy/snowy surfaces!
The first step in my studies is to see if any change happens when people become more experienced by walking on icy surfaces. The second step is to compare two different walking methods/techniques to see which one is safer: 1) walk like a penguin and 2) walk like a soldier. The last step would be investigating the best way to deliver walking techniques to people.
Interactive component: Winter boots with special technology.