COVID-19 and Cognition Systematic Review

The aim of this project is to systematically analyse the impact of COVID-19 infection on cognitive function. Due to the novelty and prevalence of the disease, a broad approach is being used to capture all available emerging evidence; studies focusing on any age group, infection severity, cognitive domain, and assessment type (i.e.., both subjective and objective measures) are eligible for inclusion. Additionally, data will be synthesised according to time from infection to capture the acute, short-term, and long-term impacts of the disease.

mHealth App Use and Outcomes in Canadians

Principle Investigator: Dr. Theone Paterson

The goal of this research is to improve understanding of how Canadians use diet and physical activity mobile applications (‘mHealth apps’) available on the Canadian market to aid in achieving personal health goals. The gap between our goals and our behaviours has been termed the intention-behaviour gap. 

We aim to 1) learn from users what it is about mHealth apps that help them achieve goals; 2) increase our understanding of who is using mHealth apps to achieve their goals; 3) examine relationships between person-centered, interpersonal, app-related factors, and peoples’ use and success using these apps, and finally; 4) explore individuals’ maintenance of goal behaviours.

Status: Survey creation in-progress

Neuropsychological Consequences of Long-COVID

The aim of this research is to understand the neuropsychological symptoms experienced by individuals with Long-COVID. With these findings, we hope to contribute to the development of interventions and supports available to impacted individuals. 

Our goals are to 1) establish consistent definitions and core outcomes of Long-COVID, 2) establish valid diagnostic and prognostic tools, 3) characterize subtypes and phenotypes of Long-COVID , 4) develop national recommendations for rehabilitation pathways for persons with Long COVID, and 5) determine the feasibility of virtual care solutions (in particular, Cogniciti’s Brain Health Assessment) at addressing cognitive symptoms.

Status: Data analysis in-progress

Elder Abuse Among Canadian Veterans and Non-Veterans: A Comparative Analysis of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Perceptions of Healthy Aging Using the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Graduate Student: Sanjit Roy, Ph.D. Candidate in Social Dimensions of Health

Sanjit’s Ph.D. dissertation addresses a critical gap in understanding elder abuse among Canadian veterans and non-veterans. His research aims to determine its relative extensiveness, identify those at highest risk, and explore their perceptions of healthy aging—insights that will inform the development of evidence-based interventions.

Status: Data analysis and dissertation writing in-progress

Investigating Determinants of Risk for Cognitive Decline

Investigating Graduate Student: Maddie Gregory

Maddie Gregory is currently working on a patient-oriented research project as part of a Graduate Fellowship in conjunction with the BC SUPPORT unit and Island Health. Broadly, the project involves investigating the genetic, psychological and social determinants of risk for cognitive decline. 

Status: in-progress

Cognitive Health App

Collaborative Project

We are in the beginning phases of developing a mobile app for promotion of cognitive health. We plan to address diet, exercise, and other predictors of better cognitive health through a multi-media approach.

Stay tuned for updates as we progress in the research and development of this mobile app!