Published in Arthritis Care & Research, 2026
A prospective longitudinal cohort study of 1,806 patients with SLE over a median of 18 years identified marked employment stability and low workforce reentry, demonstrating that organ damage—specifically neuropsychiatric, renal, and musculoskeletal—is a primary driver of work disability and permanent labor force exit.
Published in Indian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2026
As of 2023, an estimated 3.28 million children in India are living with mobility-related disabilities, and approximately 37.3% would likely benefit from a mobility device. Limited access highlights the need for targeted services, emphasizing early identification, device prescription, and caregiver education to support functional independence.
Published in BMC Artificial Intelligence, 2026
This mixed-methods study explores barriers to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) usage and identifies potential differences in barriers between Canadian and American workers using natural language processing (NLP).
Published in Arthritis Care and Research (Under Review), 2026
This study develops a machine learning model to identify high-risk patients early, enabling timely interventions like treatment adjustments or workplace accommodations.
Published in Frontiers of Public Health, 2026
Using a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) informed lens, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey of electricians in Ontario (n=188), assessing musculoskeletal symptoms (12-month), sleep quality, psychological distress, burnout (personal, work-related), and job satisfaction. 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1735294
Published in Journal of Homosexuality, 2026
In this study, we examine how minority stressors (i.e., everyday discrimination, felt stigma, and internalized stigma) jointly contribute to sexual orientation disclosure. To do so, we use a national probability sample of 944 LGB adults and two distinct measures of disclosure (i.e., outness and disclosure behavior). 10.1080/00918369.2025.2610502