Ruth Barclay, PhD, MHSc, BMR (PT)

Research summary

Dr. Barclay's research is focused on health-related quality of life, community ambulation and participation after stroke and with older adults. Her other areas of interest include response shift in health-related quality of life, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, and winter walking. She is currently funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for two randomized controlled trials and a secondary analysis on community ambulation and physical activity in older adults. 

Research affiliations

• Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba
• Riverview Health Centre

Keywords

• Quality of life
• Community ambulation
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Older adults
• Response shift
• Winter walking

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba (2008)
• Master of Health Sciences, McMaster University (1995)
• Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences (1987)

Awards

• Faculty of 1000 Recognition:

  • The article "Response shift: a brief overview and proposed research priorities" published in Quality of Life Research in 2009 was distinguished for its exceptional significance within its field by the F1000 Faculty.

• International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) 2009 Article of the Year Award:

  • Conferred for the outstanding contribution of the article "Response shift: a brief overview and proposed research priorities," featured in Quality of Life Research journal.
  • Awarded during the ISOQOL conference in October 2010, held in London, UK.