Douglas P Gro
Biographic Data
| ID | 284053 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Douglas P Gro |
| GIVEN NAMES | Douglas P |
| FAMILY NAME | Gro |
| SIGNATURE | GRO D P |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Alberta |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2427-6277 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
They smirk ‘but you're not dying’ and other (mis)understandings about communication and concussion navigated by youth
Communication is essential to everyday life; however, youth experiences of post-concussion communication changes are often overlooked and misunderstood. Researchers have yet to investigate how socio-cultural values, assumptions and beliefs about communication and concussion shape youths’ concussion recoveries. Concussions are commonly misunderstood as ‘mild’ injuries with limited impact on daily life. However, approximately 30% of youth experienc…
Test–Retest Reliability and Convergent Validity of Two Scoring Versions of the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire Against Radiographic Measurements and Established Quality of Life Questionnaires in Adole…
Background/Objectives : The Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ) assesses the self-perception of appearance of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Due to originally scoring too many domains and producing prevalent ceiling effects when treated conservatively, the SAQv1.1, has been introduced. This study aimed to compare the test-retest reliability, convergent validity, and ceiling and floor effects of the two versions of the SAQ in patie…
A national atlas to improve the study of Canadians living with long Covid (post-Covid-19 condition)
This Is a Look Into My Life
As researchers in communication sciences and related disciplines continue to embrace qualitative research methodologies, there will be a corresponding need for innovative methods and strategies for data collection and generation, reflexivity and knowledge translation to make qualitative research methods more inclusive. Historically, those who communicate differently from the status quo have been excluded from or spoken for in qualitative research…
Older adults and companion animal death
Background: The number of older adults living with companion animals (pets) is increasing worldwide. While evidence revealing positive relationships between companion animals and healthy aging is well established, there is a dearth of research regarding companion animal death and subsequent human grieving. Some emerging research suggests that grief over companion animal death is often discounted or even unrecognized (disenfranchised) by others. T…
Exploring Rehabilitation Provider Experiences of Providing Health Services for People Living with Long Covid in Alberta
Provider experience of delivering long COVID care can be used to inform patient-centred service delivery for persons with long COVID symptoms
Does fido have a foot in the door? Social housing companion animal policies and policy decision-making in a Canadian city
Living with a companion animal (CA or “pet”) often has a positive impact on quality of life and well-being. Research also highlights potential benefits of CA relationships for populations accessing social housing, which commonly includes individuals with a low income, disabilities, those at risk of homelessness, and seniors. However, it appears that CA policies in social housing organizations can present a barrier to accessing housing that allows…
Sex and gender demographic questions
There is increasing concern among researchers about collecting data on sex and gender variables, yet many researchers are unsure of how to deal meaningfully with these variables. Drawing on literature that tests the psychometric properties of sex and gender demographic questions, we present considerations for collecting sex and gender demographic data. Extant literature suggests that asking asingle question to collect both sex and gender data con…
Evaluating the Relationship between Well-Being and Living with a Dog for People with Chronic Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain is a significant societal and personal burden that negatively impacts quality of life. Dog ownership has been associated with health benefits. This study evaluated the feasibility of surveying people with chronic low back pain to assess the relationship between dog ownership and well-being. A mail-out survey was sent to 210 adult patients with chronic low back pain. Measures of quality of life, pain, physical activity, emoti…
The Association Between Fitness Test Scores and Musculoskeletal Injury in Police Officers
A police officer's career is hazardous and physically demanding. In order to perform occupational tasks effectively and without injury, officers require adequate physical abilities. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between scores on several fitness tests and musculoskeletal injury in a group of municipal police officers. This retrospective study used existing data to examine the relationship between risk of injury and fit…
Prevention and treatment of low back pain
Measuring therapeutic relationship in the care of patients with haemophilia
Procedures to develop a computerized adaptive test to assess patient-reported physical functioning
Associations between measures of socio-economic status, beliefs about back pain, and exposure to a mass media campaign to improve back beliefs
Individuals with higher annual income appear more likely to believe that one should stay active during an episode of LBP. Additionally, targeted information campaigns are recalled more by low SES groups and may thus assist in reducing health disparities. More research is needed to fully understand the association between socioeconomic factors and LBP and to target campaigns accordingly
This Is a Look Into My Life
As researchers in communication sciences and related disciplines continue to embrace qualitative research methodologies, there will be a corresponding need for innovative methods and strategies for data collection and generation, reflexivity and knowledge translation to make qualitative research methods more inclusive. Historically, those who communicate differently from the status quo have been excluded from or spoken for in qualitative research…
Sex and gender demographic questions
There is increasing concern among researchers about collecting data on sex and gender variables, yet many researchers are unsure of how to deal meaningfully with these variables. Drawing on literature that tests the psychometric properties of sex and gender demographic questions, we present considerations for collecting sex and gender demographic data. Extant literature suggests that asking asingle question to collect both sex and gender data con…
Associations between measures of socio-economic status, beliefs about back pain, and exposure to a mass media campaign to improve back beliefs
Individuals with higher annual income appear more likely to believe that one should stay active during an episode of LBP. Additionally, targeted information campaigns are recalled more by low SES groups and may thus assist in reducing health disparities. More research is needed to fully understand the association between socioeconomic factors and LBP and to target campaigns accordingly
Prevention and treatment of low back pain
Measuring therapeutic relationship in the care of patients with haemophilia
Procedures to develop a computerized adaptive test to assess patient-reported physical functioning
Evaluating the Relationship between Well-Being and Living with a Dog for People with Chronic Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain is a significant societal and personal burden that negatively impacts quality of life. Dog ownership has been associated with health benefits. This study evaluated the feasibility of surveying people with chronic low back pain to assess the relationship between dog ownership and well-being. A mail-out survey was sent to 210 adult patients with chronic low back pain. Measures of quality of life, pain, physical activity, emoti…
The Association Between Fitness Test Scores and Musculoskeletal Injury in Police Officers
A police officer's career is hazardous and physically demanding. In order to perform occupational tasks effectively and without injury, officers require adequate physical abilities. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between scores on several fitness tests and musculoskeletal injury in a group of municipal police officers. This retrospective study used existing data to examine the relationship between risk of injury and fit…
Sex and gender demographic questions
There is increasing concern among researchers about collecting data on sex and gender variables, yet many researchers are unsure of how to deal meaningfully with these variables. Drawing on literature that tests the psychometric properties of sex and gender demographic questions, we present considerations for collecting sex and gender demographic data. Extant literature suggests that asking asingle question to collect both sex and gender data con…
Does fido have a foot in the door? Social housing companion animal policies and policy decision-making in a Canadian city
Living with a companion animal (CA or “pet”) often has a positive impact on quality of life and well-being. Research also highlights potential benefits of CA relationships for populations accessing social housing, which commonly includes individuals with a low income, disabilities, those at risk of homelessness, and seniors. However, it appears that CA policies in social housing organizations can present a barrier to accessing housing that allows…
Older adults and companion animal death
Background: The number of older adults living with companion animals (pets) is increasing worldwide. While evidence revealing positive relationships between companion animals and healthy aging is well established, there is a dearth of research regarding companion animal death and subsequent human grieving. Some emerging research suggests that grief over companion animal death is often discounted or even unrecognized (disenfranchised) by others. T…
Exploring Rehabilitation Provider Experiences of Providing Health Services for People Living with Long Covid in Alberta
Provider experience of delivering long COVID care can be used to inform patient-centred service delivery for persons with long COVID symptoms
This Is a Look Into My Life
As researchers in communication sciences and related disciplines continue to embrace qualitative research methodologies, there will be a corresponding need for innovative methods and strategies for data collection and generation, reflexivity and knowledge translation to make qualitative research methods more inclusive. Historically, those who communicate differently from the status quo have been excluded from or spoken for in qualitative research…
A national atlas to improve the study of Canadians living with long Covid (post-Covid-19 condition)
They smirk ‘but you're not dying’ and other (mis)understandings about communication and concussion navigated by youth
Communication is essential to everyday life; however, youth experiences of post-concussion communication changes are often overlooked and misunderstood. Researchers have yet to investigate how socio-cultural values, assumptions and beliefs about communication and concussion shape youths’ concussion recoveries. Concussions are commonly misunderstood as ‘mild’ injuries with limited impact on daily life. However, approximately 30% of youth experienc…
Test–Retest Reliability and Convergent Validity of Two Scoring Versions of the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire Against Radiographic Measurements and Established Quality of Life Questionnaires in Adole…
Background/Objectives : The Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ) assesses the self-perception of appearance of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Due to originally scoring too many domains and producing prevalent ceiling effects when treated conservatively, the SAQv1.1, has been introduced. This study aimed to compare the test-retest reliability, convergent validity, and ceiling and floor effects of the two versions of the SAQ in patie…
Medicine (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Alternative medicine (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Human-Animal Interaction Studies (3 works) · Low back pain (3 works) · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (3 works)