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Introduction: Older adults experience age-related changes, including increased incidence of chronic health conditions, that can influence their participation in activities of daily living. Physiotherapists can address many of these changes associated with aging. However, older adults’ finances can limit their participation in physiotherapy services. Yet, little is known about if physiotherapists consider older adult clients’ finances in clinical reasoning. Purpose: To examine if physiotherapists consider older adult clients’ finances in their clinical reasoning, factors influencing inclusion of finance in clinical reasoning, and how dementia might influence their clinical reasoning related to client finance. Methods: I completed a descriptive qualitative study involving nine Manitoban physiotherapists. Participants completed one-on-one, in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Interviews were audio recorded and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Seven out of nine participants were women, and seven participants had practiced for over ten years. Multiple strategies were used to strengthen trustworthiness, including triangulation of perspectives in data analysis. Results: I generated two themes by analyzing the interviews: (1) considering older adult clients’ finances in clinical reasoning depends on contextual factors internal and external to the physiotherapists, and (2) diagnosis of dementia adds another layer to contextual factors. Examples of internal factors included past client and personal experiences, perceptions of the finances of older adults as a sub-population, and perception of regulatory and ethical obligations. Examples of external factors included the clients not discussing their finances with the physiotherapists or the clients’ preference about including finance in clinical reasoning. Physiotherapists used a variety of approaches to address the needs of clients with less finances available for physiotherapy services, including modifying their c

This study explored the experiences and perspectives of physical activity participation among Iranian International Muslim women graduate students living away from their families in Canada. Specifically, this study investigated how distancing from Islamic society and Muslim familial supervision could affect their perspectives on physical activity participation within Canadian culture and system, compared to their experiences before migrating to Canada. The literature review indicated that previous research on Muslim women and physical activity has mainly focused on identifying the barriers that prevent them from participating in physical activity. This study, therefore, sought to understand the cultural and familial influences on Muslim women's participation in physical activity when they live in a non-Islamic country. The study used an interpretive approach and focus group to gather data from the participation of 10 Muslim women at the graduate level of education. Thematic analysis was applied to identify the themes that construct the participants' experiences. The study's quality was ensured by adhering to six quality criteria: reflexivity, credibility, resonance, significant contribution, ethics, and coherence. The findings from this research provide an in-depth understanding of the factors influencing physical activity participation among Iranian Muslim women graduate students in Canada. The interplay of cultural capital, societal expectations, supportive environments, and the negotiation of cultural identity all play crucial roles in shaping their experiences in Canada. In addition, this research contributes to the literature on Muslim women's participation in physical activity by providing insights into the cultural and family influences shaping their experiences in a non-Muslim country. Additionally, the research findings will assist policymakers and practitioners in promoting physical activity among Muslim women outside of Islamic countries.

This study explored the experiences and perspectives of physical activity participation among Iranian International Muslim women graduate students living away from their families in Canada. Specifically, this study investigated how distancing from Islamic society and Muslim familial supervision could affect their perspectives on physical activity participation within Canadian culture and system, compared to their experiences before migrating to Canada. The literature review indicated that previous research on Muslim women and physical activity has mainly focused on identifying the barriers that prevent them from participating in physical activity. This study, therefore, sought to understand the cultural and familial influences on Muslim women's participation in physical activity when they live in a non-Islamic country. The study used an interpretive approach and focus group to gather data from the participation of 10 Muslim women at the graduate level of education. Thematic analysis was applied to identify the themes that construct the participants' experiences. The study's quality was ensured by adhering to six quality criteria: reflexivity, credibility, resonance, significant contribution, ethics, and coherence. The findings from this research provide an in-depth understanding of the factors influencing physical activity participation among Iranian Muslim women graduate students in Canada. The interplay of cultural capital, societal expectations, supportive environments, and the negotiation of cultural identity all play crucial roles in shaping their experiences in Canada. In addition, this research contributes to the literature on Muslim women's participation in physical activity by providing insights into the cultural and family influences shaping their experiences in a non-Muslim country. Additionally, the research findings will assist policymakers and practitioners in promoting physical activity among Muslim women outside of Islamic countries.

Introduction: Older adults experience age-related changes, including increased incidence of chronic health conditions, that can influence their participation in activities of daily living. Physiotherapists can address many of these changes associated with aging. However, older adults’ finances can limit their participation in physiotherapy services. Yet, little is known about if physiotherapists consider older adult clients’ finances in clinical reasoning. Purpose: To examine if physiotherapists consider older adult clients’ finances in their clinical reasoning, factors influencing inclusion of finance in clinical reasoning, and how dementia might influence their clinical reasoning related to client finance. Methods: I completed a descriptive qualitative study involving nine Manitoban physiotherapists. Participants completed one-on-one, in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Interviews were audio recorded and analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Seven out of nine participants were women, and seven participants had practiced for over ten years. Multiple strategies were used to strengthen trustworthiness, including triangulation of perspectives in data analysis. Results: I generated two themes by analyzing the interviews: (1) considering older adult clients’ finances in clinical reasoning depends on contextual factors internal and external to the physiotherapists, and (2) diagnosis of dementia adds another layer to contextual factors. Examples of internal factors included past client and personal experiences, perceptions of the finances of older adults as a sub-population, and perception of regulatory and ethical obligations. Examples of external factors included the clients not discussing their finances with the physiotherapists or the clients’ preference about including finance in clinical reasoning. Physiotherapists used a variety of approaches to address the needs of clients with less finances available for physiotherapy services, including modifying their c