Dahlia Kairy, pht, Ph.D.
Tenured professor, Rehabilitation School, University of Montréal
Researcher member regular
Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience physique de Montréal (IURDPM) | Santé Québec Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal - University
Other responsibilities at CRIR:
Head of the Environments and Services Division
Academic background
- Baccalaureate, Physical Therapy, McGill University, 1997
- Research master’s, Rehabilitation Sciences, McGill University, 2001
- Doctorate, Public Health, University of Montreal, 2010
- Postdoctorate, Rehabilitation, University of Sherbrooke, 2012
Research focus
Axis 2: Participation, social inclusion and rehabilitation services
Thematic research unit
Thematic Unit 2. Physical and cognitive activities
Research laboratory
- Rehabilitation Technology and Innovation Laboratory
Research interests
- Evaluation and Implementation of Rehabilitation Technologies and Innovations; Knowledge Transfer)
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] LIBRE ACCÈS
- 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] LIBRE ACCÈS
- 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] LIBRE ACCÈS
- 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] LIBRE ACCÈS
- 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]
