Professor Adesola C. ODOLE

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	Name: Adesola C. ODOLE
	Designation: Professor
	Faculty: Clinical Sciences
	Department: Physiotherapy
	Phone Number: +2348034051960
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Biography: Adesola C. ODOLE Prof. Adesola Christiana Odole is the Head, Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. She is also an Honorary Consultant in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. She can be described through the lens of an educator, a researcher and a clinician. She started her career as a clinical physiotherapist in 1991 following her first degree in physiotherapy in 1989 and rose through the ranks to the post of a Chief Physiotherapist in July 2005 at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, a position she occupied till January 2008. She transitioned to academics in February 2008 after obtaining her Ph.D. in 2007 from the University of Ibadan.  She has over 32 years of physiotherapy clinical practice. She obtained a Ph.D. in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy in 2007 and MSc. degree in Biomedical Education in 2011. She is the Chair, E-learning Committee, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. Dr. Adesola Odole is passionate about teaching and takes each course with her students as a learning journey. Her efforts are directed towards a final outcome of effective teaching that culminates in success for the students and achievement of life goals for her as she evolves in her teaching experience to meet the current demands. Her teaching, scholarship, and clinical practice have been geared towards musculoskeletal health (particularly in the elderly), health outcomes assessment, chronic non-communicable disease epidemiology, physiotherapy education and digital health interventions. Working with other researchers, she developed a Nigerian culture and environment friendly health measuring scale, the Ibadan Knee/Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Measure (IKHOAM). The IKHOAM was the first contribution to standardized outcome measures in English medical literature by Nigerian authors. She is passionately interested in improved access to healthcare for the marginalized (particularly persons with disabilities and the elderly) and underserved communities through digital health interventions. She is a strong advocate for inclusion of persons with disabilities in climate change. She is on the advisory boards of “Sustain Our Abilities (Non-Governmental Organisation-NGO on climate change and persons with disabilities), and Rebuilding Hope on the Wheels Initiative (NGO on persons with disabilities in Nigeria). She is a global ambassador on climate action with the Global Environmental and Climate Conservation Initiative. She has avid interest in advancing health and promoting health outcomes particularly in musculoskeletal health though education, advocacy, and research. She is a recipient of various fellowships, scholarships and awards. She is a reviewer of many local and international journals and she has over 120 scientific publications in reputable journals. She is a member of the Board of Trustees and was the pioneer Chair, Scientific Council of the Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria. She is an associate member of the School of Graduate Studies, University of Lethbridge, Canada and an international Research Affiliate of the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy, University of Lethbridge, Canada. Area of Specialization Prof. Adesola C. Odole’s teaching, scholarship, and clinical practice have been geared towards musculoskeletal health (particularly in the elderly), health outcomes assessment, chronic non-communicable disease epidemiology, physiotherapy education and digital health interventions. Her research has primarily focused on Musculoskeletal Health Research with a large proportion (70% of her publications) geared towards two areas of musculoskeletal health: a) health outcomes assessment and b) epidemiology and intervention of major musculoskeletal conditions commonly seen in physiotherapy clinics in Nigeria especially osteoarthritis, spinal pain and musculoskeletal pain. 1. Health Outcomes Assessment: Prior to her research; there was no patient-centred outcome instrument originally developed for the Nigerian environment. She worked with other researchers to develop a Nigerian culture-sensitive and environment-friendly standardised health measuring scale for knee/hip osteoarthritis, the Ibadan Knee/Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Measure (IKHOAM). She regenerated and reproduced knowledge by translating IKHOAM into Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo (the three major indigenous Nigerian languages). She went further to test the psychometric properties of the translated versions. With other researchers, she also provided cross-culturally validated scales for measurement of health outcomes such as pain and disability. 2. Epidemiology and Intervention: She worked with other researchers to provide prevalence estimates of knee osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal pain from community-based studies rather than the previously available ones from hospital-based data. Through her research effort, empirical information was provided on the economic cost of caring for low back pain on an average Nigerian patient. She provided evidence on the need to include psychological variable of depression in the assessment and management of patients with knee osteoarthritis; hopefully this may enhance psychologically-informed physiotherapy practice in Nigeria. She has provided evidence in an apparent pioneer study in Nigeria on the effectiveness of a telephone-based intervention on treatment outcomes in osteoarthritis physiotherapy care.

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Research

Current Research

1. Title: How adults in selected urban and rural communities in southwest Nigeria perceive cardiovascular disease, risk factors and their risk status: a critical factor in preventing and managing cardiovascular disease.

Funder: Prentice Institute Research Affiliates Fund (PIRAF), Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy, University of Lethbridge, Canada

Brief Summary: This research study will identify individuals at various risk levels for CVD for prompt behavioral and medical intervention. It will identify facilitators and barriers to CVD prevention and management and give insight into ways to tackle CVD at population level and even at the grassroots. It will also help in capacity building by training post graduate students (highly qualified personnel) and future researchers. This study will utilize an exploratory mixed method design of both qualitative and quantitative data collection. Three states will be selected from south west Nigeria which comprise six states in Nigeria. Six purposively selected centres, one rural area and one urban area in each of the three states will be involved in the study.

Role: Co-investigator

Publications

Selected Publications

1. Adesola C. Odole, Olu Awosoga, Blessing Adolo, Chiedozie James Alumona, Ayomikun Ayodeji, Henrietha Adandom, Chidozie E. Mbada (2022). Patients’ Satisfaction with Physiotherapy Management of Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain in Physiotherapy Departments of Public Hospitals in Ibadan, Nigeria: A Mixed-Method Study. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice CLICK HERE.

2. Alan C. Lee, Lesley K. Holdsworth, Chidozie E. Mbada, Dianne Millette, Adesola C. Odole, Oscar Ronzio, Richard Woolf, Alan C. Lee (2021); Telehealth and Digital Physical Therapist Practice Response to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Commentary from 5 Countries Physical Therapy Journal of Policy, Administration and Leadership Vol 21 issue 3 pages 5-13

3. Adesola C Odole, Olawale T Agbomeji, Ogochkwu KK Onyeso, Joshua O Ojo, Nse A Odunaiya (2021) Perspectives of Nigerian Athletes About Physiotherapy Services in Sports Injury Management: Implications for Rehabilitation Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 30 (6): 876-883.CLICK HERE

4. James Selfe, Chidozie Mbada, Bashir Kaka, Adesola Odole, Jane Ashbrook, Mohamed Yusuf, Nick Dobbin, Dave Lee, Francis Fatoye (2022) Red flags for spinal pain in patients diagnosed with spinal infection in Nigeria: a 10-year Medical Records Review Journal of Musculoskeletal Science and Disorders (60) 10 CLICK HERE

5. Oluwagbohunmi Awosoga; Claudia Steinke; Christina Nord; Jon Doan; Stephanie Varsanyi; Jeff Meadows; Adesola Odole; Sheli Murphy (2020) Exploring the role of shift work in the self-reported health and wellbeing of long-term and assisted-living professional caregivers Human Resource for Health 18:70 CLICK HERE

6. Odole AC, Mbaike Chidinma Favour, Adegoke B.O.A (2020) Internal Consistency and Test-retest Reliability of Yoruba Version of Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (DASH-Y) African Journal of Biomedical Research 23; 283- 286

7. Odole AC, Ekediegwu EC, Issa MU (2019): Differences in Clinical Variables and Physical Activity Levels of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis in Ibadan, Nigeria Journal of Musculoskeletal disease and Treatment 5:065. CLICK HERE

8. Odole AC, Ekediegwu E, Ekechukwu END, Uchenwoke C (2019) Correlates and predictors of pain intensity and physical function among individuals with chronic knee osteoarthritis in Nigeria Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 39 150–156 CLICK HERE.

9. Odole AC, Odunaiya Nse AyoOluwa, Ushie Boniface, Afolabi Khadijah O (2018) Views of Physiotherapists from a Low Resource Setting about Physiotherapy from a distance European Journal of Physiotherapy CLICK HERE.

10. Odole AC, Oyewole OO, Akinpelu AO (2018): A Comparative Survey of Nigerian Physiotherapists’ Familiarity With, Knowledge and Utilisation of Standard Outcome Measures: 10 Years after Initial Survey South Africa Journal of Physiotherapy 74 (1) 1 -6 CLICK HERE.

11. Odole AC, Odunaiya NA, Ajadi IO (2018) Interprofessional Education among Nigeria Clinical Students: Implications for Interprofessional Care (A mixed method analysis) Journal of Interprofessional care 1-9 CLICK HERE.

12  Odole AC, Odunaiya Nse A., Ojo Mayowa J., Akinpelu Aderonke O. (2018) Factors influencing the Use of Outcome Measures in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Mixed Method Study of Physiotherapists in Nigeria Physiotherapy Theory and Practice CLICK HERE.

13. Odole AC, Olugbenga-Alfred AA (2018): Sexual Dysfunction and Selected Clinical and Psychosocial Factors among Individuals with Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain Sexuality and Disability Volume 362: 185–194 CLICK HERE.

14. Ogunlana M.O., Odole A.C., Adejumo A., Olagbegi OM., Williams O.O. (2018) Augmenting conventional treatment of Non-specific Low Back pain with progressive goal attainment programme Physical Therapy Reviews CLICK HERE  

15. Olagbegi OM, Adegoke BOA, Odole AC (2017) Effectiveness of three modes of kinetic-chain exercises on quadriceps muscle strength and thigh girth among individuals with knee osteoarthritis Archives of Physiotherapy 7:9 CLICK HERE.

16. Odole, A.C, Odunaiya, N.A., Mbaike, C. F., Ibikunle, P.O., Akinseloyin, A.A. and Olaseinde O. R. (2016). Nigerian (Yoruba) version of disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand questionnaire (DASH-Y): Cross-cultural adaptation and initial validation. Hand Therapy. 21. No 4: 140–150.

17. Odole, C., Odunaiya, N.A., Oyewole, O.O. and Ogunmola, O.T. (2014): Physiotherapy clinical students’ perception of their learning environment: A Nigerian Perspective African Journal of Health Professions Education Vol. 6 No.1, 64-68.

18. Odole, C. and Ojo, O.D. (2013): A Telephone-Based Physiotherapy Intervention for Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee. International Journal of Tele-Rehabilitation Vol. 5 No.2, 11-20.

19. Akinpelu, A.O., Odole, A.C., Adegoke, B.O.A. and Adeniyi, A.F. (2007): Development and Initial Validation of Ibadan Knee/Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Measure (IKHOAM). South African Journal of Physiotherapy 63, 3-8

 20. Odole, A.C. and Akinpelu, A.O. (2008): Validity and Internal Consistency of a Hausa Version of the Ibadan Knee/Hip Osteoarthritis Outcome Measure. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes6, 86

Supervision

CURRENT STUDENTS BEING SUPERVISED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

Undergraduate Level

1. Delight Monijesu Adewale: Pattern of Musculoskeletal Pain and Postural Defects among Selected Secondary School Students in Public and Private Schools in Ibadan

2. Juliet Ochuko Obaseki: Neuropathic Pain Intensity, Depression, Level of Functional Independence and Coping Strategies among Patients with Spinal Cord Injury in Selected Physiotherapy Clinics in Ibadan and Lagos, Nigeria

3. Emmanuel Oluwaseyi Oladejo: Awareness, Knowledge and Choice of Physiotherapy as a Career Path among Senior Secondary Students in Lagelu Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

      Masters Level

1. Ayomikun Funmi Ayodeji: Real-World Effectiveness of Physiotherapy on Pain and Physical Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis in South West Nigeria

2. Ayanfeolowa Othniel Oyero: Prevalence, Coping Strategies and Factors Associated with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Older Adults Living in Ibadan, Oyo State

3. Opeyemi Tosin Akinola: Physiotherapists’ Knowledge, Perception and Practice of Fall Prevention Interventions among Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis in Southwest Nigeria

4. Owanike Shakirat Adebayo: Association between Environmental Factors and Social Participation among Children with Cerebral Palsy in South-West Nigeria

    Doctoral Level

1. Olusola Olofin: Comparative Efficacy of Eight Weeks of Neck and Scapular Stabilization Exercises on Selected Clinical and Psychosocial Variables among Patients with Non-Specific Neck Pain

2. Joana Oiza Onimisi: Development, Validation and Effects of an Eight-Week E-Health Programme on Selected Measures of Physical Activity, Exercise Self-efficacy and Health-related Quality of Life among Older Adults in Ogbomoso, Oyo State

3. Iyabo Abdul-Kareem: Knowledge and Expectations of Wheelchair Users with Spinal Cord Injury and Stakeholder’s Implementation of the 2018 Disability Law of Nigeria.

PREVIOUS STUDENTS SUPERVISED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

Research projects submitted to the Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria for the award of M. Sc. Physiotherapy

1. Olufunmilola Kehinde ADARANIWON (2021): Illness perception, health behaviours and health-related quality of life of patients with Knee osteoarthritis.

2. Oladipupo Sam AJAYI (2018): Frequency of Falls and Selected Psychosocial Variables among Community-Dwelling Elderly Individuals with and without Knee Osteoarthritis

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4. Olawale Taiwo AGBOMEJI (2016): Athletes’ knowledge and perception of physiotherapy services in the management of sports injuries in south-west Nigeria.

5. Anita Chinwendu OKAFOR (2016): Nigerian Physiotherapist: Knowledge, attitude, and utilization of evidence-based therapeutic exercises in managing knee osteoarthritis

6. Ezinne C.A. EKEDIEGWU (2015): Associations of Selected Psychosocial and Clinical Factors Among Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee in South-Eastern Nigeria

7. Omoniyi Ayodele ALEGBELEYE (2015): Association between selected clinical variables and psychosocial factors among individuals with non-specific neck pain.

8. Agnes Adenike OLUGBENGA-ALFRED (2014): Sexual Dysfunction and Selected Clinical and Psychosocial Parameters among Patients with Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain in Ibadan

9. Oluwatobi Daniel OJO (2014): Effect of a 6-week Tele-physiotherapy on pain intensity, physical function, and Quality of life of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

10. Adebanke OKETOLA (2013): Agreement between Patients’ and Clinical Physiotherapists’ Expectations of Care in Public Hospitals in Ibadan, Nigeria

Research projects submitted to the Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria for the award of Ph.D. Physiotherapy

1. Marufat Oluyemisi ODETUNDE (2016): Cross-cultural adaptation of the stroke-specific quality of life scale into Hausa and Igbo languages and psychometric testing among Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba patients.

2. Oladapo Michael OLAGBEGI (2016): Effectiveness of Open, Closed and Combined Kinetic Chain Exercises on Selected Clinical Variables and Health-Related Quality of Life of Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis.

3. Michael Opeoluwa OGUNLANA (2015): Effects of 12-week PGAP on selected psychological parameters among patients with mechanical low back pain.

Research project submitted to the Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria for the award of M.Phil. Physiotherapy

Oyinlola Felix Odusanya (2014): Effects of a 12-Week Physiotherapy Intervention on Pain Intensity and Physical Performance in Elderly Individuals Post Hip Hemi-Arthroplasty Secondary to Femoral Neck Fractures

Research project submitted to the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, Nigeria for the award of Ph.D. Psychology

Johnson Tunde Oyeleke (2014): Psychological Factors and Psychoeducation as Predictors of Treatment Adherence and Perceived Quality of Life among Patients with Low Back Pain

Grants

 

1. Title: Red Flags for Spinal Infection: An International Collaboration” (2020)
Funder: Global Challenges Research Fund (QR) Manchester Metropolitan University
Brief summary: This study was an international multicentre retrospective audit of confirmed spinal infection cases at the Physiotherapy Departments of 10 collaborating centres in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa over a 10-year period aimed at providing an estimate of the 12-month prevalence of spinal infection within physiotherapy department caseloads and an insight into the level of burden of spinal infection. It was also aimed to identify key determinants of spinal infection and Red Flag signs and symptoms. Data retrieved included: (a) risk factors (co-morbidities, surgical procedures, social factors, environmental factors, history of TB, recent-pre-existing infection), (b) Patient-reported symptoms (back pain, radicular pain, paraesthesia, numbness and weakness in the lower limbs, fatigue, fever, unexplained weight loss), (c) Clinical examination findings (spine tenderness on palpation, dermatomes, myotomes, reflexes), (d) Investigations (heart rate, Bloop pressure, temperature, X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, blood tests).
Role: Co-investigator

2. Title: Investigating how the Wellbeing & Quality of Work Life of Health Professionals relate to the Quality of Care at Selected Tertiary Health Institutions in Southwest Nigeria
Funder: Prentice Institute Research Affiliates Fund (PIRAF), Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy, University of Lethbridge, Canada (June 2021 – July 2022)
Brief summary: The overarching objective of this study was to assess the levels and correlations of wellbeing, Quality of Work Life, and quality of care of health professionals at selected tertiary health institutions in Southwest Nigeria. This study utilized an exploratory mixed method design of both qualitative and quantitative data collection. The findings of this study will help the practice and policy community in understanding how personal wellbeing and quality of work-life determine the quality of care of patients by health professionals. Evidence and knowledge generated from this study are hoped to enhance the provision of optimal care by healthcare providers in Nigeria. The application of the results from this study should result in an improved working environment for HCP’s environment that should ultimately translate to improved work-related quality of life. Subsequently, this should lead to improved quality of care provided by the HCPs which would result in improved productivity. Behavioral change at the organizational level is expected following the provision of evidence from this study. Solutions to Identified barriers to change will be proffered to the policymakers at the selected hospitals while the facilitators to change would be enhanced. We also hope that there would be a change in the work environment through advocacy and the provision of walk-in clinics dedicated to members of staff at the selected hospitals in Nigeria.
Role: Co-principal investigator

3. Title: How adults in selected urban and rural communities in southwest Nigeria perceive cardiovascular disease, risk factors and their risk status: a critical factor in preventing and managing cardiovascular disease.
Funder: Prentice Institute Research Affiliates Fund (PIRAF), Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy, University of Lethbridge, Canada (August 2022 – July 2023)
Brief summary: This research study will identify individuals at various risk levels for CVD for prompt behavioral and medical intervention. It will identify facilitators and barriers to CVD prevention and management and give insight into ways to tackle CVD at population level and even at the grassroots. It will also help in capacity building by training post graduate students (highly qualified personnel) and future researchers. This study will utilize an exploratory mixed method design of both qualitative and quantitative data collection. Three states will be selected from south west Nigeria which comprise six states in Nigeria. Six purposively selected centres, one rural area and one urban area in each of the three states will be involved in the study.
Role: Co-investigator

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My interests and hobbies include mentoring, volunteering in community activities particularly in the church and cooking. I enjoying helping out with editorial corrections. I also enjoy organising events, singing and dancing. In my spare time, I travel with members of my family.