Dahlia Kairy, pht, Ph.D.

Education

• B.Sc., Physical Therapy, 1997
• M.Sc., Rehabilitation Sciences, 2001
• Ph.D., Public Health, 2010
• Postdoctorate, Rehabilitation, Université de Sherbrooke, 2012

Research interests 

Evaluation and implementation of rehabilitation technologies and innovations; knowledge transfer.

Research laboratory

Techno-Innovation in Rehabilitation Lab

Selected publications

Allegue, D.R., Kairy, D., Higgins, J., Archambault, P.S., Michaud, F., Miller, W., . . . Tousignant, M. (2020). Optimization of upper extremity rehabilitation by combining telerehabilitation with an exergame in people with chronic stroke: Protocol for a mixed methods study. JMIR Research Protocols, 9(5), e14629. [doi] OPEN ACCESS

Montpetit-Tourangeau, K., Kairy, D., Ahmed, S., Anaby, D., Bussières, A., Lamontagne, M.È., . . . Thomas, A. (20). A strategic initiative to facilitate knowledge translation research in rehabilitation. BMC Health Services Research, 20(1), 973. [doi] OPEN ACCESS

Norouzi-Gheidari, N., Hernandez, A., Archambault, P.S., Higgins, J., Poissant, L. & Kairy, D. (2019). Feasibility, safety and efficacy of a virtual reality exergame system to supplement upper extremity rehabilitation post-stroke: A pilot randomized clinical trial and proof of principle. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(1), 113. [doi] OPEN ACCESS

Kairy, D., Rushton, P.W., Archambault, P.S., Pituch, E., Torkia, C., El Fathi, A., . . . Gourdeau, R. (2014). Exploring powered wheelchair users and their caregivers’ perspectives on potential intelligent power wheelchair use: A qualitative study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11(2), 2244-2261. [doi] OPEN ACCESS

Kairy, D., Lehoux, P., Vincent, C. & Visintin, M. (2009). A systematic review of clinical outcomes, clinical process, health care utilization and costs associated with telerehabilitation. Disability and Rehabilitation, 31(6), 427-447. [doi]

 

 

Techno-Innovation Laboratory in rehabilitation in the news media

1. Entrevue, Ça me regarde TV show on Ami-Télé channel (channel focusing on disability) Topic: Telerehabilitation during Covid-19, 18 June 2020
2. Interview for Forum, Université de Montréal newsletter , mai 26 2020
3. Guest, Telerehabilitation discussion with Jennifer Oneil (University of Ottawa), April 8 2020
4. Interview, Info-lettre, Université de Montréal, Faculty of Medicine, Téléconsultation : les soins de santé à l’ère du 4.0, mai 2019
5. Interview, Liaison Bulletin MU360,  Integrated University Health and Social Services Centres (CIUSSS)  of the Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, June 2019 – Favoriser le retour à domicile
6. Contribution to the section « La téléréadaptation en trois questions : Quels sont les principaux risques et embûches à prévoir et comment puis-je les éviter ou les contourner ?»  Physio-Québec, OPPQ 45 (1) :19 (printemps-été 2018)
7. Interview Canal M channel, Accès Libre Show, Round Table – Living Labs. Animator Benoit Racette,  April 9 2018.
8. Interview, CBC Radio, Homerun regarding intelligent power wheelchairs. April 25, 2017
9. Interview, (Rabii et son fauteuil) for Électron Libre show on Télé-Québec channel, November 1, 2016
10. Interview, Les prix à part entière show, Canal M channel, Involving patients and conduction testing in real settings to develop an intelligent power wheelchair. November 29 2016.
11. Blog contribution, Innovations in health and involving patients (May 2013)  Strategies for meaningfully involving users in the development of an intelligent power wheelchair.
12. Entrevue  (video)  LaPresse Plus « La thérapie par la console de jeu » March 13, 2014

Research orientation

Axis 2: Participation, Social Inclusion and Rehabilitation Services

Research topic

Theme 2: Services, Systems and Policies

Research Site

CRIR - Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM), CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

University Affiliation