Dahlia Kairy, Ph. D.

Formation

• B. Sc. Physiothérapie, Université McGill (1997)
• M. Sc. Sciences de la réadaptation, Université McGill (2002)
• Ph. D. Santé publique, option organisation des soins, Université de Montréal (2010)
• Post-doctorat, Réadaptation, Université de Sherbrooke (2012)

Principaux projets en cours

• Identification des enjeux éthiques et d’équité en lien avec l’utilisation de la téléréadaptation (revues rapides, sondages, groupes de discussion, entrevues)
• Projets d’évaluation de la téléréadaptation et la réalité virtuelle chez les patients ayant subi un AVC (équilibre, membre supérieur)
• Projet de téléréadaptation pour soutenir les cliniciens pour l’intervention lors du congé précoce assisté à la suite d’un AVC
• Développement d’applications mobiles pour soutenir la participation sociale des personnes ayant des incapacités physiques
• Développement d’un fauteuil roulant motorisé intelligent et participation sociale
• Évaluation de stratégies de transfert des connaissances en réadaptation

Publications choisies

• Auger LP, Moreau E, Côté E, Guerrera R, Rochette A, Kairy D (2023) Implementation of Telerehabilitation in an Early Supported Discharge Stroke Rehabilitation Program before and during Covid-19: An exploration of influencing factors. Disabilities. Special Issue: Disability and COVID-19.  3(1), 87-104. https://doi.org/10.3390/disabilities3010007
• Miron M, Goulet K, Auger LP, Robillard C, Dumas C, Rochon F, Kairy D (2023) Online dating for people with disabilities: a scoping review. Sexuality and Disability. 41: 31-61.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11195-022-09771-x
• Tousignant-Laflamme Y, Longtin C, Coutu M-F, Gaudreault N, Kairy D, Nastasia I, Loiselle A, Léonard G (2023). Self-management programs to ensure sustainable return to work following long-term sick leave due to low back pain: A sequential qualitative study. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation (accepté 23 juin 2022) https://doi.org/10.3233/wor-220202
• Panchea AM, Todam Nguepnang N, Kairy D, Ferland F (2022) Usability evaluation of the SmartWheeler through qualitative and quantitative studies. Sensors. 22(15): 5627; https://doi.org/10.3390/s22155627
• Allegue DR, Sweet SN, Higgins J, Archambault P, Michaud F, Miller W, Tousignant M, Kairy D (2022) Lessons learned from clinicians and chronic stroke survivors about using telerehabilitation combined with exergames: A multiple case study. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies. 9(3): e31305 10.2196/31305
• Hernandez A, Bubyr L, Archambault P, Higgins J, Levin M, Kairy D (2022) VR-based rehabilitation as a feasible and engaging tool for the management of chronic post-stroke upper extremity function recovery: a randomized controlled trial. JMIR Serious Games. 10(3): e37506.  https://games.jmir.org/2022/3/e37506. 10.2196/37506
• Uwizeye CB, Tchala Vignon Zomahoun H, Bussières A, Thomas A, Kairy D, Massougbodji J, Rheault N, Tchoubi S, Philibert L, Gaye SA, Khadhraoui L, Ben Charif A, Diendéré E, Langlois L, Dugas M, Légaré F (2022) Implementation strategies for knowledge products in primary healthcare: a systematic review of systematic reviews. Interactive Journal of Medical Research. 11(2):e38419
• Allegue DR, Higgins J, Sweet SN, Archambault P, Michaud F, Miller W, Tousignant M, Kairy D (2022) Rehabilitation of upper extremity by telerehabilitation combined with exergames in chronic stroke survivors: Preliminary findings from a feasibility clinical trial. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies. 9(2):e33745 10.2196/33745
• Latulippe K, Giroux D, Guay M, Kairy D, Vincent C, Boivin K, Morales E, Obradovic N, Provencher V (2022) Mobile videoconferencing to assess patients’ home environment prior to hospital discharge: a mixed-methods feasibility and comparative study. Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) – Aging. 5(3): e24376 10.2196/24376
• Allegue DR, Kairy D, Higgins J, Archambault PS, Michaud F, Miller WC, Sweet SN, Tousignant M (2021) A personalized home-based rehabilitation program using exergames combined with a telerehabilitation app in a chronic stroke survivor: mixed methods case study. JMIR Serious Games 2021; 9(3): e26153
• Tanguay P, Marquis N, Gaboury I, Kairy D, Touchette M, Tousignant M, Décary S (2021) Telerehabilitation for post-hospitalized covid-19 patients: a proof-of-concept study during a pandemic. International Journal of Telerehabilitation. 13(1): 1-16.
• Norouzi-Gheidari N, Archambault PS, Monte-Silva K, Kairy D, Sveistrup H, Trivino M, Levin MF, Milot MH (2021) Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a combined virtual reality, robotics and electrical stimulation intervention in upper extremity stroke rehabilitation. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 18(1):61.
• Lambert G, Alos N, Bernier P, Laverdière C, Drummond K, Dahan-Oliel N, Lemay M, Veilleux LN, Kairy D (2021) Patient and parent experiences with group telerehabilitation for child survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18(7): 3610
• Kairy D, Mazer B, Mir-Abolfazl M, Blanchette-Dallaire C, Shikako-Thomas K, Bélanger E, Kandiah M, Corbeil A, Wu T. (2021) Mobile app to optimize social participation for individuals with physical disabilities: content validation and usability testing. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18: 1753
• Lambert G, Alos N, Bernier P, Laverdière C, Kairy D, Drummond K, Dahan-Oliel N, Lemay M, Veilleux L.-N. (2021) Home-Based Telehealth Exercise Intervention in Early Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia: a Feasibility Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research – Cancer. 7(2): e25569
• Montpetit-Tourangeau K, Kairy D, Ahmed S, Anaby D, Bussières A, Lamontagne ME, Rochette A, Shikako-Thomas K, Thomas A (2020) Knowledge-translation research in physical rehabilitation in Quebec: the creation and development of a strategic initiative. BMC Health Services Research . 20: 973 (pp1-10)
• Tousignant-Laflamme Y, Longtin C, Coutu M-F, Gaudreault N, Kairy D, Nastasia I, Léonard G (2020) What are the essential components of a self-management program designed to help workers with chronic low back pain stay at work: a mapping review. European Journal of Physiotherapy 24:3, 164-173 10.1080/21679169.2020.1822443
• Esmaeili V, Juneau A, Dyer JO, Kairy D, Bouyer L, Duclos C (2020). Intense and unpredictable perturbations during gait training improve dynamic balance abilities in chronic hemiparetic individuals: a randomized controlled pilot trial.  Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 17(1): 79
• Zomahoun HTV, Massougbodji J, Bussières A, Thomas A, Kairy D, Uwizeye CB, Rheault N, Ben Charif A, Diendéré E, Langlois L, Tchoubi S, Abib Gaye S, Légaré F (2020) Improving the usefulness of evidence concerning the effectiveness of implementation strategies for knowledge products in primary healthcare: Protocol for a series of systematic reviews. Systematic Reviews. 9(1): 112.
• Allegue D, Kairy D, Higgins J, Archambault P, Michaud F, Miller W, Sweet SN, Tousignant M (2020) Optimization of upper limb rehabilitation following a stroke by telerehabilitation combined with a video game: a mixed-method study protocol. JMIR Research Protocol. 9 (5): e14629. http://www.researchprotocols.org/2020/5/e14629/
• Veras M, Stewart J, Deonandan R, Higgins J, Tatmatsu-Rocha J, Poissant L, Kairy D  (2020) Cost analysis of a home-based virtual reality rehabilitation to improve upper limb function in stroke survivors.  Global Journal of Health Science. 12(2): 98-105.
• Rocchi M, Robichaud Lapointe T, Gainforth H, Chemtob K, Arbour-Nicitopoulos K, Kairy D, & Sweet S (2020) Delivering a tele-health intervention promoting motivation and leisure-time physical activity among adults with spinal cord injury: An implementation evaluation. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology.  10(1), 114–132
• Norouzi-Gheidari N, Hernandez A, Archambault P, Higgins J, Kairy D (2020) 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 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/1/113
• Beaudoin M, Best KL, Routhier F, Atack L, Hitzig SL, Kairy D (2020). Usability of the Participation and Quality of Life (PAR-QoL) outcomes tool-kit website for spinal cord injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 26(1) 64-77
• Latulippe K, Giroux D, Vincent C, Guay M, Kairy D, Morales E, Boivin K, Provencher V. (2020) La visioconférence mobile pour évaluer le domicile : une revue rapide. Revue Francophone de Recherche en Ergothérapie. 6(1): 77-92. https://www.rfre.org/index.php/RFRE/article/view/135/183
• Norouzi-Gheidari, N., Hernandez, A., Archambault, P., 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). doi:10.3390/ijerph17010113.
• Pan, S., Kairy, D., Corriveau, H., & Tousignant, M. (2017). Adapted Tai Chi Enhances Upper Limb Motor Control in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study. Journal of Novel Physiotherapy, 7, 335. doi: 10.4172/2165-7025.1000335
• Veras, M., Kairy, D., Rogante, M., Giacomozzi, C., & Saraiva, S. (2017). Scoping review of outcome measures used in telerehabilitation and virtual reality for post-stroke rehabilitation. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 23(6), 567-587. doi:10.1177/1357633×16656235
• Mazer, B., Kairy, D., Guindon, A., Girard, M., Swaine, B., Kehayia, A., & Labbe, D. (2015). Rehabilitation Living Lab in the Mall: Learning Together to Improve Rehabilitation, Participation and Social Inclusion for People Living with Disabilities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 12(4), 4439-4460. doi:10.3390/ijerph120404439
• Kairy, D., Lehoux, P., & Vincent, C. (2014). Exploring routine use of telemedicine through a case study in rehabilitation. Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública/Pan American Journal of Public Health, Special issue: eHealth in the Region of the Americas, 35(5-6), 337-344.
• Kairy, D., Tousignant, M., Leclerc, N., Côté, A.-M., Levasseur, M., & Tel Age Researchers (2013). The patient’s perspective of in-home telerehabilitation physiotherapy services following total knee arthroplasty. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 10(9), 3998-4011.
• 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:10.1080/09638280802062553

Dans les médias

• Entrevue pour le Journal Forum de l’Université de Montréal. Une étude pour documenter le recours aux soins à distance en réadaptation. 26 mai 2020.
• Entrevue pour l’Infolettre de la Faculté de médecine de l’Université de Montréal. Téléconsultation : les soins de santé à l’ère du 4.0. 14 mai 2019.
• Contribution à la section « La téléréadaptation en trois questions : Quels sont les principaux risques et embûches à prévoir et comment puis-je les éviter ou les contourner ? » de la revue Physio-Québec de l’Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec. Printemps-été 2018.
• Entrevue à l’émission Accès Libre, Canal M. Table ronde sur le schémas d’innovation sociale. Animateurs : Benoit Racette et Anne-Laure Jeanson. 9 avril 2018.
• Article sur le blog Hinnovic. Strategies for meaningfully involving users in the development of an intelligent power wheelchair. 4 mai 2013.

Orientation des recherches

• Implantation et évaluation des technologies
• Utilisabilité des technologies
• Approches innovantes en réadaptation
• Téléréadaptation et réalité virtuelle
• Transfert de connaissances
• Approches qualitatives et devis mixtes