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Kinnett-Hopkins, D., & Motl, R. (2018). Results of a feasibility study of a patient informed, racially tailored home-based exercise program for black persons with multiple sclerosis. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 75, 1-8. doi:10.1016/j.cct.2018.10.009
Abstract: Background: Exercise training is a promising approach for managing multiple sclerosis (MS), but existing research has not focused on black individuals with MS. This is important as black individuals with MS may experience a more aggressive disease course, increased comorbidities,... Read More
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Kinnett-Hopkins D, Ehrlich-Jones L, Milaeger H, Kenney A, Rosiles L, Ramsey-Goldman R. Prioritizing Patient Safety While Maintaining Study Integrity During COVID-19: Lupus Intervention Fatigue Trial Modifications and Lessons Learned [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2020; 72 (suppl 10). https://acrabstracts.org/abstract/prioritizing-patient-safety-while-maintaining-study-integrity-during-covid-19-lupus-intervention-fatigue-trial-modifications-and-lessons-learned/. Accessed March 17, 2021.
Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic has drastically impacted the health system and the research community. Many research institutions and funding agencies recommended a moratorium on conducting in-person research and study enrollment until protocol changes to protect patient safety... Read More
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Kinnett-Hopkins, D., & Motl, R. (2019). Preferences for exercise among black individuals with multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Clinical. https://doi.org/10.1177/2055217319834715
Abstract: Background: The promotion of exercise among black individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) is important for managing the functional and symptomatic manifestations of MS. Read More
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Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Grover, S. A., Yeh, E. A., & Motl, R. W. (2016). Physical activity in pediatric onset multiple sclerosis: Validating a questionnaire for clinical practice and research. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 10, 26-29. doi:10.1016/j.msard.2016.08.010
Abstract: Background: Knowledge regarding physical activity (PA) and its benefits in pediatric onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) is growing and suggests high levels of inactivity. The utility of a validated screening tool for clinical settings is unknown. This study evaluated the Godin... Read More
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Yeh, E. A., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Grover, S. A., & Motl, R. W. (2015). Physical activity and pediatric multiple sclerosis: Developing a research agenda. Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 21(13), 1618–1625. https://doi.org/10.1177/1352458515606526
Abstract: Three-quarters of children with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience fatigue or depression, and progressive neurocognitive decline may be seen as early as two years after MS diagnosis. Furthermore, a higher magnetic resonance imaging disease burden is seen in pediatric-onset MS compared... Read More
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Kinnett-Hopkins, D., & Motl, R. (2018). Nidilrr the feasibility of a racially tailored exercise program for black individuals with multiple sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 99(10). doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2018.07.053
Abstract: To assess the feasibility of a three-month, home-based, racially tailored, exercise training program for black individuals with MS. Read More
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Engel, E., Wong, J., McKenzie, K., Bombardier, C., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., & Ehrlich-Jones, L. (2020). Motivational interviewing and participation in physical and occupational therapy for inpatients with spinal cord injury or disease. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 101(12). doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2020.10.057
Abstract: To test the efficacy of training physical (PT) and occupational therapists (OT) in motivational interviewing (MI) to increase rehabilitation participation among patients with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D). Read More
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Nandamalavan, D., Stephens, S., Grover, S.A., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Finlayson, M., Motl, R.M., Yeh, E.A. Comparability of Output from Actigraph Accelerometer Models 7164 and GT3X+ in Youth with Multiple Sclerosis. Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers; 2017 May 24-27; New Orleans, LA.
Abstract: To determine the level of consistency between minutes spent in sedentary, light, moderate, vigorous and moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) activity using ActiGraph 7164 and GT3X+ accelerometers in youth with MS Read More
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Ehrlich-Jones, L., Crown, D. S., Kinnett-Hopkins, D., Field-Fote, E., Furbish, C., Mummidisetty, C. K., . . . Heinemann, A. W. (2021). Clinician perceptions of ROBOTIC exoskeletons for locomotor training After spinal Cord Injury: A qualitative approach. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 102(2), 203-215. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2020.08.024
Abstract: Objective: To describe the experiences of clinicians who have used robotic exoskeletons in their practice and acquire information that can guide clinical decisions and training strategies related to robotic exoskeletons. Read More
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Yvonne C. Learmonth, Dominique Kinnett-Hopkins & Robert W. Motl (2019) Capitalising on the opinions of persons with multiple sclerosis to inform the main trial – participant opinions from participation in a feasibility study, a qualitative extension study, Disability and Rehabilitation, 41:25, 3071-3078, DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1490823
Abstract: Background: Patient and public involvement and engagement and consumer feedback are encouraged by community leaders, policymakers, and funders to address health problems. Patient and consumer feedback is a critical step in scaling research applications among persons with multiple sclerosis (MS).... Read More
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