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GRH Rehabilitation Research & Innovation — 2013 Annual Report

Rehabilitation Research & Innovation

2013 Annual Report

“Joining State‐of‐the‐Art Research with State‐of‐the‐Art Care”

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

GRH Rehabilitation Research & Innovation — 2013 Annual Report 2

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Research Mission

“... to engage in research that increases knowledge and contributes to

rehabilitation practice in the community at large.”

GRH

Table of Contents

Message from Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Senior Administration............................................................ 4

Using Innovation to Enhance Patient Care ........................................................................................................ 6

Treating Chronic Low Back Pain in Members of the Canadian Forces with CAREN (Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment .............................................................................................. 8 Glenrose moveEZ Project ................................................................................................................................. 10 University of Alberta School of Dentistry: Serving the Needs of Vulnerable Populations ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 History of Gaming for Rehabilitation: How Far We’ve Come............................................................................ 14 Sound Access Parent Outcomes Instrument: Determining the Effectiveness of Cochlear Implants ............................................................................................................................................ 16

Research Affiliates ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Knowledge Translation Events ......................................................................................................................... 19 Awards and Recognition .................................................................................................................................. 21 Our Students .................................................................................................................................................... 23 Spotlight on Research Breakfast and Symposium Highlights ........................................................................... 25 Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Clinical Research Grant Recipients ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 Quick Facts about Research ............................................................................................................................. 27

Research and Innovation At-a-Glance .............................................................................................................. 29 Grants .............................................................................................................................................................. 32

Publications ..................................................................................................................................................... 38 Presentations ................................................................................................................................................... 45


Message from Senior Administration

Dr. Gary Faulkner Director, Rehabilitation

Research & Technology Development

It is my distinct pleasure to introduce the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Research and

Innovation 2013 Annual Report. At the Glenrose, our researchers are inspired by the courage our patients and their families demonstrate every day, and are dedicated to improving the lives of people living with the effects of disability and chronic conditions. We foster research excellence in a truly collaborative environment, where scientists join with front-line clinicians and industry partners to move from discovery to clinical impact. To that end, 2013 saw leading-edge work in support of knowledge mobilization, ensuring clinicians have the tools to integrate evidence-informed practice into bedside care. As well, expanding linkages with academic, government and industry partners has led to the development of new treatments, technologies and products to treat disability, restore function, and assist caregivers. Passion fuels our success, supporting a culture of inquiry and discovery at the Glenrose that enables our researchers to impact patient care on local, provincial, national and international levels. The 2013 Annual Report highlights these many and profound achievements—enjoy! Isabel Henderson

Senior Operating Officer

This year’s edition of our annual report highlights our continued quest to improve outcomes forour patients through innovation and research. Many of these projects involve both academic andindustrial partners as we search for better solutions starting from ideas that originate within orexternal to our facility. Whether generated internally or externally, our task is to turn them intoproducts or processes that help our clients. To support these efforts requires ongoingcommitments from government and philanthropic agencies. In particular, our GlenroseFoundation continues to support much of the work that is described in this report. Our otherpartners include the National Research Council (NRC-IRAP), Alberta Health and Wellness(HWAP grant), Canadian Forces (CAREN system) and the University of Alberta’s School ofDentistry (GRH Dental Clinic). These commitments have helped us develop a basis for evenfurther advances in rehabilitation healthcare. We’ll be reporting on these in the coming years!


Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation

Wendy Dugas President & CEO


It is exciting to see the breadth and depth of research undertaken at the Glenrose in 2013. Rehabilitation Research & Innovation at the Glenrose is an engine of health innovation, developing new technologies and procedures to inform emerging care practices, and driving the adoption of evidence into clinical care. Many areas of research undertaken in 2013 were embedded directly in patient care—including such diverse investigations as studying the effects of the early mobilization moveEZ program; developing advances in the use of rehabilitation gaming; developing an outcomes tool to determine the effectiveness of cochlear implantation; utilizing the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) to treat low back pain; and examining how to best manage the dental care needs of individuals with disability. Glenrose researchers have gained provincial, national and international recognition for their work, and are creating breakthrough discoveries to inform delivery of emerging best care, ultimately impacting health outcomes and quality of life for individuals and families affected by chronic disease and disability.

We believe research has its highest and greatest value when it comes to life at the Glenrose. Because GRH research takes place in a clinical setting, advances and innovations can be put into practice as soon as they prove effective. This means patients don’t wait years to benefit from the technology and therapies they need now. The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation has a standing history of helping to propel research, providing early-stage funds for a number of innovative research projects. In many cases, our donors have provided seed funding that paved the way for significant grants further down the road. We remain committed to helping Glenrose researchers translate science into action that improves the lives of Glenrose patients. We know that when researchers, patients and staff work together, incredible things happen. The same is true when our donors and partners come together to share their support. Together, we can transform generosity into courage – courage that transforms lives and positively shapes futures.

Dr. Charles Harley Facility Medical Director


Using Innovation to Enhance Patient Care

Dr. Lois Macklin, Consultant, Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Every day front-line clinicians at the GRH have the opportunity to observe specific challenges and care gaps that could be resolved if the right technology was available. Increasingly they seek out technological solutions that will assist their patients to achieve maximum independence, have an increased sense of control, increase their participation in life, and live with dignity.

Assistive technologies can be any equipment or system, whether acquired commercially, modified or custom built, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with physical or cognitive impairment. An effective technology enhances an activity for a particular patient in a particular context, and by doing so, improves the quality of life for the patient and the family. However, unless the innovation community knows about specific care-related challenges, the required assistive technologies are not developed by the innovation community.

In 2013, the Rehabilitation Research and Technology Development department, led by Dr. Gary Faulkner, decided to seek collaborative partners from industry, academia and government who have the skills and abilities to develop the technological solutions needed at the GRH. This process involved three key steps. The first was to work with front-line clinicians at the GRH to identify a subset of clinical care challenges that could be resolved with assistive technologies. The second was to communicate those challenges to the Alberta innovation community, and the third was to develop partnerships with those members of the innovation community who needed access to patient populations and clinicians to design, build and refine a commercially viable product. From this plan emerged the concept of hosting a Reverse Trade Show, funded by Alberta Health and Wellness Health Workforce Action Plan (HWAP) grant.

The Reverse Trade Show was designed as a targeted engagement event that would support a two-way flow of ideas, processes and technological innovation between GRH clinicians and Alberta innovators. Two Reverse Trade Shows were held in 2013, the first in March and the second in November. A total of 19 technical challenges were presented by GRH clinicians to a total of 120 attendees from private sector, academia and government. Each presenter had prepared a short five-minute presentation that explained the nature of the identified care challenges including which patient populations would benefit from a technological solution, the context in which the solution must be deployed and any parameters a technological solution must recognize.

After the formal presentations, the clinicians were available to answer questions and have further discussions with attendees.

The outcome from the Reverse Trade Shows has been very encouraging. A Touch Table for enhancing hand and shoulder rehabilitation and a Grip-Glove designed to assist patients who have lost the ability to grasp have already been brought to commercialization. Seven other technological solutions to the 19 specific challenges presented at the Reverse Trade Shows have been either evaluated at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital or are currently being designed. In addition, the networking facilitated by the Reverse Trade Show events has resulted in the innovation community identifying technological solutions to other challenges beyond those formally presented. For example, a neck support device developed by MediPenguin has been evaluated at the GRH, as have improved seat cushions for wheelchairs and a new device for measuring the depth of wounds.

The evaluation of these devices has been a catalyst for the development of internal protocols at the GRH to formalize the steps and processes required to ensure any prototype technology evaluated at the hospital meets required safety, ethics and procurement standards.

The response to the Reverse Trade Shows has been overwhelmingly positive. The ability to develop collaborative partnerships with the GRH is a significant advantage for Alberta-based businesses developing assistive technologies for commercial sale. Access to front-line clinicians and patient populations is a critical step in the product development process.


The Reverse Trade Show model has proven to be an innovative way to exchange knowledge, stimulate new partnerships and find solutions for problems within the rehabilitation setting. The Rehabilitation Research and Technology Development group at the Glenrose Rehabilitation

Hospital intends to build upon the momentum gained through the Reverse Trade Shows over the coming year and work with the innovation community to develop the other technological prototypes still in the design stage.


Treating Chronic Low Back Pain in Members of the Canadian Forces with CAREN (Computer‐Assisted Rehabilitation Environment) Dr. Jacqueline Hebert, Associate Professor, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta; Medical Lead, Adult Amputee Rehabilitation, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital; Medical Advisor, CIM Centre, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, including chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP), have one of the highest impacts on the Canadian Forces with respect to health service utilization and cost, time off work, and medical release. Low back pain is the primary chronic complaint of approximately 20% of regular and 8% reserve Canadian Forces military members. These injuries have a direct effect on operational readiness of the military, and are the primary reason for medical release. Any intervention that reduces functional limitations due to this musculoskeletal injury could have significant impacts in terms of both cost containment and quality of life. One of the contributing features to the development of chronic LBP is thought to be “fear avoidance”. This occurs when a person with pain avoids movements that they feel will precipitate more pain. In the case of LBP, this fear avoidance blocks the ability to restore normal movement and progress with an exercise program. Virtual reality scenarios have been proposed as a possible way to break through this cycle of pain and inhibition of movement. The CAREN system at the Glenrose is a potential application of virtual reality that can also create a “movement challenge” that is customized to the person.

A two-year project was funded by the Surgeon General Health Research Program, through the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran’s Health, in collaboration with Principal Investigator Dr. Jacqueline Hebert, and co-investigators Dr. Eric Parent (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta), and L Col Robert Stiegelmar (MD), L Col Markus H. Besemann (MD), Maj Luc Hébert (PhD), of the Canadian Forces. The project was entitled “Use of the CAREN system to improve functional outcomes and return to duty of soldiers in the Canadian Forces with chronic non-specific low back pain”. The goal of the project was to design a treatment protocol on the CAREN that would focus on addressing spinal motion deficits associated with chronic LPB, as well as provide a safe, fun, distracting environment to allow the member with chronic LBP to gradually increase his or her activity levels to break the cycle of pain inhibition and dysfunction blocking them from progressing with his or her exercise program. The secondary goals of the project were to track outcomes of participants including level of low back pain perception of disability, objective physical performance and ability to perform military duties.

The Team

The project was accomplished with the collaborative support of the team at CFB Edmonton including Keith Ross (physical therapist), Lt Andrew Thomas (physical therapist), Chelsea Weiman (occupational therapist), Sebastien Perigny-Lajoie (kinesiologist), and Maj Daniel Crumback (CF Physiotherapy Regional Practice Leader-West). At the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, support for the project was provided by Darrell Goertzen (rehabilitation engineer for the CAREN system) and Mayank Rehani (project coordinator).

The Study

Individuals experiencing chronic low back pain were referred to the Spinal Fitness (S-Fit) Program operated at the Edmonton Garrison Military Fitness Centre. Interested participants were screened by the occupational therapist and the kinesiologist at time of entry to the S-Fit program. The participants that met the inclusion criteria for the study were then screened by the principal investigator for a medical review. Upon entry in the study, the participants were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups. The three treatment groups were: 1) High-intensity CAREN (10 sessions, distributed over 2.5 consecutive weeks); 2) Low-intensity CAREN (10 sessions, distributed over five consecutive weeks); and 3) Control group (no CAREN

sessions). Participants who were assigned to the CAREN groups received 10 sessions of treatment on the CAREN while continuing their participation in the S-Fit program. Patients who were assigned to the control group received treatment in the S-Fit program alone. Based on individualized clinician assessment by the treating CF physiotherapist and


consultation with the CAREN operator, participants engaged in the newly designed treatment protocol in the CAREN. The treatment protocol involved five different modules performed in seating or standing position on the CAREN, focused on challenging dynamic trunk stability. The simulations were flexible and adaptable and allowed a gradual increase in intensity and challenge over the 10 sessions, adjustable to the performance of the participant.

Results

Data collection is now complete and statistical analysis is underway. Participants in the CAREN groups attended all sessions with 100% compliance. The participants were contacted after completing their CAREN sessions to provide an opportunity to share their subjective experience. Overall, participants reported a positive experience with the CAREN. Some experiences shared by all participants were: 1) the low back pain decreased during the weeks that they were receiving the CAREN treatment; 2) the intensity of the pain post-CAREN did not decrease compared to pre-CAREN; however, participants reported they felt better and were able

to better handle the pain; 3) an increase in the range of motion and a general feeling that they could move around more; and 4) the increased level of engagement and immersion in the CAREN enhanced participant motivation, leading to highly focused treatment sessions.

This pilot project allowed us to evaluate the feasibility and compliance of applying a standard 10 session treatment protocol for chronic LBP on the CAREN. Based on the results, we feel there is good preliminary evidence that with a course of 10 treatment sessions, participants can show continual improvements in function and performance in the short term. Ongoing study is needed to determine if there is a lasting impact of the treatment intervention. From these data we will be able to determine a potential effect size for future larger studies.

In general, the CAREN protocol developed was safe and easily implementable, and may have the potential to improve dynamic trunk stability in chronic LBP as well as possibly other populations.


Although the importance of physical activity in older adult populations is recognized and acknowledged in the research world as a determinant of functional outcome, translating this knowledge into practice has been a significant challenge. In addition, the role of early mobilization programs for older adults within an acute care or rehabilitation hospital has not been thoroughly evaluated. In view of the potential benefits to patients and the health care system, a Care Transformation Project has been initiated in the Edmonton Zone to evaluate the role of integrating physical activity and early mobilization into the care plan for seniors admitted into Edmonton Zone health care facilities, including acute, community, and rehabilitation sites. The target population includes patients at-risk for physical and functional deterioration due to limited mobility, as well as those patients who could progress through the system more quickly with more intensive integration of mobility activities into their daily care routines. The program designed to imbed physical activity into inpatient care is called moveEZ (Mobilizing our Vulnerable Elders in the Edmonton Zone) — the only initiative of its kind in Western Canada. This project builds on the Mobilization of Vulnerable Elderly in Ontario (MOVE ON) program being done by Straus and Liu and the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario. Like moveEZ, the objective of MOVE ON was to implement and evaluate a program of early mobilization in older patients admitted to hospitals in Ontario. This program uses hospital staff, volunteers and family members to encourage and support inpatients to sit, stand and take short walks whenever possible rather than to remain in bed. These activities are not explicitly therapy but are actions that patients complete in addition to their personalized therapy program in order to promote functional recovery and wellness. The moveEZ program uses a similar strategy with trained volunteers to encourage and support physical and other activities on the part of hospitalized elderly patients.

moveEZ is a volunteer-based program designed to complement the rehabilitation regimen of patients who are “independent” or “supervisory” walkers. moveEZ volunteers work together with the geriatric patients and encourage them to increase their physical activity and mobility – with a primary focus on ambulation, supplemented by other recreational activities. The type and duration of activity as well as compliance rates are recorded at each moveEZ shift by the volunteer.

Glenrose moveEZ Project

Physical inactivity is one of the main causes of many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. The literature shows that inactivity is detrimental to health and wellness; the World Health Organization (WHO) identified physical inactivity as the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. The WHO points out that ‘physical activity’ (PA) does not need to be intensive exercise. It may include activities such as play, work, active transportation, chores and recreational activities. The benefits of physical activity also extend to hospitalized patients. Physical activity is associated with fewer hospital admissions and shorter lengths of stay. Without mobilization, older adults lose 1% to 5% of muscle strength each day while in hospital. In addition, one-third of older adults develop a new disability in an activity of daily living during hospitalization, and half of these are unable to recover functions. Many of these complications can force vulnerable older persons into irreversible decline and growing dependency. Exercise and activity for hospitalized older adults may lessen some of the complications associated with hospitalization. A systematic review showed that exercise for older inpatients may result in a small but significant reduction in length and cost of in-hospital stays. There may also be an increased proportion of patients discharged to home versus other higher care settings. Benefits of in hospital exercise and activity programs have also been noted for chronic conditions such as stroke, depression and total joint replacement patients.

Jim Raso, Senior Consultant, Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital


We are examining the impact of the moveEZ program on the patients in the geriatric units of the Glenrose and are particularly interested in their functional status, the risk of in-hospital falls, and the patient satisfaction with the program. Our main outcome measure is increased ambulation; the overall hypothesis is that patients who take part in the moveEZ program can achieve greater functional mobility and satisfaction compared to patients who undergo usual care.

A pilot study was conducted to demonstrate that all aspects of this project were feasible. Both patients and volunteers noted a positive experience during their interactions. Physical activity of inpatients in a geriatric rehabilitation setting was monitored using a custom-built tri-axial accelerometer.

Ambulation was determined using the horizontal and vertical components of the acceleration data. A thermometer was used to confirm that the device was being worn. While objectively assessing physical activity in seniors presents challenges, we have determined that measuring ambulation with a custom designed/built device is feasible in an older inpatient population. Findings from this study will extend current literature and will have practical implications for hospitals planning to integrate early mobilization programs with their patients.



U of A School of Dentistry: Serving the Needs of Vulnerable Populations

The goals of work being done at the Glenrose Dental Clinic are multiple and serve patient care, education and research objectives.

Through funding from the School of Dentistry Summer Student Research program, a retrospective chart review of geriatric patients who visited the Dental Clinic from September 1, 2011 to April 30, 2013 was conducted. The aim of this project was to determine the complexity of the medical and dental status of patients that attended the clinic. The review of records illustrated that this population has extensive medical and dental issues that can greatly influence dental hygiene treatment.

A more thorough understanding of the complexity of these issues will allow the dental hygienist to better incorporate patient conditions into the dental hygiene care plan, resulting in more comprehensive care.

The second part of the study was to examine the undergraduate dental hygiene student experience with working in a hospital environment with patients who have more complex medical conditions. This specific setting is more challenging in comparison to their typical dental hygiene clinical learning environment and we want to ensure students are appropriately prepared for the setting. This information will be useful in ongoing curriculum planning.

Dr. Sharon Compton, PhD, Associate Chair and Director, Dental Hygiene, University of Alberta

The University of Alberta’s School of Dentistry recognizes the importance of preparing students to provide treatment to individuals who face physical challenges. The clinical mandate of the Oral Health Services program at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) includes the provision of dental services to inpatient and outpatient populations. The Dental Clinic at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital specializes in providing comprehensive service for the treatment and prevention of oral disease in frail, older adults and for individuals with physical disabilities or other complex care needs.

In 2009, Dr. Paul Major, lead of the School of Dentistry, approached the Glenrose to partner with the University of Alberta in raising funds to update the Dental Clinic with new equipment and expand capacity from four dated operatories to eight new operatories. In return, the expansion provides students an increased opportunity for hands-on learning in a unique environment.

With the increased capacity of the expanded and updated Dental Clinic, four dental hygiene students spend two days per week at the clinic and four DDS students spend three days per week, for a total of 30 weeks of student involvement each academic year. The students focus on assessment, treatment and prevention of oral disease.

The services provided at the Glenrose Dental Clinic include dental hygiene treatment, fillings, crowns and bridges, root canals, full and partial dentures, and extractions. The patient populations treated at the Glenrose present with chronic conditions and injury-related sequelae that render the provision of oral health services more challenging when compared with the general population. The complexities associated with treating frail seniors and patients with disabilities correspond with a greater need for skilled and experienced oral health professionals, specialized equipment such as patient lifts and universally-designed facilities.

Providing dental care to older adults with chronic conditions and to individuals with disabilities requires increased awareness, attention and accommodation by oral health professionals. Located within a teaching hospital, the Glenrose Dental Clinic provides dental and dental hygiene students with an understanding of the issues associated with providing oral health care to older adults and to people who have disabilities. Students represent the health system’s investment in the future and the clinic aims to provide students with the skills and experience to serve vulnerable populations.


History of Gaming for Rehabilitation: How Far We’ve Come

For a number of years now, therapists at the Glenrose have been using video games as a part of rehabilitation. With new technology emerging, the worlds of video games and rehabilitation have come together to form an exciting new way to help our patients.

Gaming in rehabilitation really got started in 2006, when Nintendo released the Wii game console. Upon learning about the new wireless controller that used physical movements to interact with the games, therapists wondered whether the movements required to play the Wii video games would have the potential to work with rehabilitating individuals.

The initial trials with the Wii were promising. There were a number of factors that made the Wii a success. First, the

video games were easy to learn and fun to play, which helped improve motivation for therapy. Second, it looked great when compared to similar rehabilitation systems; as a commercial product, it had graphics and interactivity driven by a competitive gaming industry. Furthermore, the Wii could easily be incorporated into a variety of treatment goals; it was relatively inexpensive; it had acceptability with the general population (i.e. not viewed as only a treatment activity); and its use had been highlighted in many forums, including both popular and professional media. Soon after its introduction, therapists at the Glenrose realized the therapeutic potential was not limited to upper extremity rehabilitation; the Wii could also be used in the areas of balance, coordination, visual attention and scanning, and problem solving.

Jonathan Halton, Occupational Therapist, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

The next development came in 2008, when Nintendo released the Wii Balance Board. The highly sensitive force board could be used in treating balance, trunk stability, and lower extremity motor issues. Thus, the areas that video games could be used in therapy expanded greatly.

In 2010, Microsoft expanded on the success of the Wii and took things a step further with introduction of the Kinect system for the X-Box 360. The Kinect system used a camera system to track body movements and gestures, allowing individuals to control video games without a controller. This was a significant advancement, as users could now interact with the system in many types of therapy.


The movements required, ranged from small motions to full body movements. Therapists began to think creatively in regards to using new gaming technology for rehabilitation, like using the Guitar Hero game with a guitar controller to work on various goals, including hand therapy as well as cognitive or visual rehabilitation. Games and applications on iPads and other tablets have also been introduced, providing an additional tool for various types of therapy.

Moving beyond commercial gaming systems, therapists at the Glenrose teamed up with computer science students from the University of Alberta, as well as engineering students from NAIT, to develop different multi-touch tabletop systems for rehabilitation (as noted below). Using custom programs and games, the interactive tabletop surface eventually evolved into a commercial product created by Rehabtronix, (featured on the right) which can now be used with various rehabilitation populations.

The use of video games and new technology in rehabilitation will not end here. As new technology emerges, Glenrose therapists will continue to integrate it into rehabilitation, providing therapy that is fun and meaningful to our patients.


Sound Access Parent Outcomes Instrument (SAPOI‐2): Determining the Success of Cochlear Implants

For more than 25 years cochlear implantation has provided significant benefit to people with hearing loss who do not benefit from hearing aids. Cochlear implants have only been available to children with hearing loss and additional complex needs in the last seven to 10 years. However, many of these children have been denied access to cochlear implantation due to candidacy requirements differing from center to center. There are many reports in the literature regarding the outcomes of cochlear implantation in children with complex needs. These studies are virtually unanimous in the conclusion that these children demonstrate a wide range of benefits from cochlear implantation, and in identifying the need for assessments that go beyond standardized measures of speech perception, auditory skills, speech intelligibility or language acquisition.

There is substantial evidence to suggest that cochlear implant benefits for children with complex needs are best captured by parent interview outcome instruments in addition to currently used measures. Parents have indispensable and particular information about their child which, when excluded from assessments, results in less reliable and valid evaluations. Despite such evidence, decisions regarding the candidacy for cochlear implantation have historically been determined on the basis of the child’s potential for spoken language outcomes based on standardized measures which have resulted in rejection of children with complex needs as cochlear implant candidates at some centres. A new measure was clearly needed.

Investigations into outcomes of cochlear implantation in children with complex needs that parents observed were begun by Dr. Kathryn Ritter as part of standard clinical practice beginning in 2005. In partnership with Dr. Denyse Hayward and clinical staff at the Glenrose, these inquiries were formalized into a study, the results of which were reported in a recent publication. This information formed the basis for the development a new outcome instrument, The Sound Access Parent Outcome Instrument (SAPOI). The SAPOI was designed to avoid duplication with other measures in use and to capture the outcomes that parents themselves report as significant for their child and for their family. These include subtle improvements in hearing, communication, behavior and in those of care-giving environ-

ments such as child affect, connectedness, family and community inclusion and care-giver well-being. The SAPOI is unique in placing parent caregiver well being on par with child outcome for children with complex needs, and in its grounding in parent reported outcomes. A pilot study by Dr. Kathryn Ritter, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and Dr. Denyse Hayward, University of Alberta has recently been completed. The SAPOI demonstrates strong reliability and shows promise as a valuable addition to current cochlear implant candidacy assessments for children with complex needs. International interest in this project is high. Submission for publication is currently under way.

Dr. Kathryn Ritter, Communication Disorders, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital


Research Affiliates Appointed in 2013

Marwan El-Rich, PhD Assistant Professor/Adjunct Professor, Department of Civil Engineering/Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta

Dr. El-Rich has a long track record of research in computational and experimental biomechanics. His expertise spans different biomechanical engineering applications including healthy and symptomatic spine. His current research interests mainly lie in the areas of human spine load-bearing and injury biomechanics. In particular, Dr. El-Rich is interested in prediction of mechanisms and patterns of spine injuries due to high-velocity impact as well as investigation of the effects of anatomic variation on lumbar spine load-shearing using numerical modeling.

Mary Forhan, PhD, MHSc, BScOT Assistant Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta

Dr. Forhan’s research focus is in the area of bariatric rehabilitation that includes interventions that aim to prevent, manage and treat obesity in adults and children. Current activities include exploring factors that contribute to treatment adherence in rehabilitation programs for patients with obesity and other chronic health conditions. Dr. Forhan is also involved in the development and evaluation of continuing professional education in the area of bariatric care.

Mustafa Gul, PhD Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta

Dr. Gul’s research interests mainly lie in the area of Civil Infrastructure Systems (CIS) for improving their performance by means of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM). Dr. Gul is currently investigating the applications of the data analysis methods he developed for assessment of biological structures such as muscle fatigue assessment based on surface EMG data.

Christopher Dennison, PhD, MSc, BEng Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta

Dr. Dennison’s training focused on developing and applying optical fibre technology to novel measurements in orthopaedic biomechanics. His current research combines instrumentation and injury to develop new tools for studying human injury tolerance and prevention. His current focus is in the area of head and spinal cord injury and prevention, helmet performance, helmet fit, injury prediction metrics, modeling, and aspects related to cord injury (in collaboration with external researchers).


Dr. Elham Hamdan is the President and Medical Director of the Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute (FSRI), a non-profit rehabilitation clinic in Kuwait. After completing her medical degree in Ireland, she completed training in spine surgery and chronic pain management. Dr. Hamdan returned to Kuwait to raise the level of and access to health care for all members of the community in Kuwait.

Elham Hamdan, MD, CMA President and Medical Director Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute, Kuwait

Amanda Newton, PhD, BScN Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta

Dr. Amanda Newton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, a Clinical Scientist supported by the Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientists Program (CCHCSP) and a health outcomes researcher who is interested in improving child and adolescent emergency psychiatric care. Her current research is primarily situated in the emergency department, an important mental health care systems entry point in times of acute crisis and illness deterioration. Dr. Newton’s other research interests include developing and testing motivational interviewing and family systems-based modalities for facilitating health systems access and patient-centered care.

Ai Choo Lee, PhD, MS, BEd Senior Lecturer, Department of Coaching Science, Sultan Idirs Education University, Malaysia Dr. Lee’s research focuses on multisensory balance training and balance control. She is currently completing two studies funded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. After graduating from the University of Alberta with a PhD in Rehabilitation Science, Dr. Lee returned to Malaysia and founded the country’s first and only Bachelor of Sports Rehabilitation program.

Shannon Phelan, PhD, MSc (OT), BSc Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta

Dr. Phelan’s program of research focuses on understanding and improving participation, inclusion, and social justice for children with disabilities and their families. Dr. Phelan is also interested in health professional ethics, disability studies, constructions of childhood, disability and identity. She engages qualitative social scientific approaches to achieve her research goals including innovative reflexive and visual methods that promote ethics and integrity in research with children.

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Sharon Warren, PhD Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta

Dr. Warren has a PhD in Epidemiology and Program Evaluation from the University of Western Ontario and more than 30 years experience in conducting research as a principal/co-investigator or acting as a consultant on all types of projects, including measurement design, normality, diagnosis, incidence/prevalence, risk and prognostic factors, treatment, prevention and program evaluation. She has also been involved in research which examines the provision of health services to persons with multiple sclerosis, dementia, schizophrenia, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, including quality of life, supports for living in the community, facility care models, client satisfaction and impact of client health conditions on caregivers.

Jaynie Yang, PhD, BSc(PT), MSc Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy, Centre for Neuroscience, University of Alberta Dr. Yang is a member of the Centre for Neuroscience and the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute at the University of Alberta. She is best known for her work on the development of stepping and walking in young children. Her translational research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying training-induced plasticity in walking after injuries to the nervous system. Current projects address spinal cord injury and perinatal stroke, development of human walking and retraining walking after spinal cord injury.

Jana Rieger, PhD, MSc, BSc Professor, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta Director, Research, Institute of Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM)

Dr. Pollard’s research has been in the areas of program evaluation, mental health, the scholarship of teaching and learning and relational ethics. Her current projects include investigating the impact of making medical errors on nurses, how nurses who make errors can be supported, and how the information can be used to improve system functioning.

Cheryl L. Pollard, PN, RN, BScN, MN, PhD Assistant Professor, MacEwan University

Dr. Rieger’s current research focus is on technological interfaces for functional rehabilitation with a particular focus on swallowing disorders secondary to head and neck cancer, specifically through the use of portable remote wireless technology. In addition, she is also interested in understanding speech, language and voice rehabilitation in the context of the successful transition of male to female transgender individuals.


Knowledge Translation Events

Exoskeletal-Assisted Walking Program for Spinal Cord Injury – Dr. Ann Spungen of the Spinal Cord Research Center of the James J. Peters VA Medical Centre in New York presented preliminary findings of her study of the effects of using an exoskeleton for people with spinal cord injuries. Dr. Spungen gave a brief overview of some secondary medical consequences of spinal cord injuries but focused the majority of her presentation on the exoskeletal-assisted walking program on bowel function, energy expenditure, balance, body composition and quality of life. Exoskeleton systems have great potential to mitigate the devastating consequences of a spinal cord injury, dramatically increasing quality of life in addition to enabling a spinal cord injury patient to move around home, community and work environments.

Technology Forum - 22 May 2013 - Dr. Tucker Gleason, Director of Audiology, University of Virginia Medical Centre, gave a presentation entitled “Vestibular Assessment: Past, Present and Future”. Over the past century, vestibular evaluation has evolved into computerized, sophisticated technology. Dr. Gleason reviewed the scientific and medical advances that are the foundations of today’s vestibular laboratory assessment. Advancements related to diagnostic capability of current vestibular instrumentation, with major emphasis on utility of this information for determining stage of recovery will have positive impacts on vestibular patient care in our center. The System 2000 AutoTransverse Micro-Centrifuge Rotational Chair (rotary chair), funded by the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, has made an excellent addition to the diagnostic capability of the Audiology Service vestibular assessment battery.

Technology Forum - 14 November 2013 – CogWatch: Cognitive Rehabilitation of Apraxia and Action Disorganisation Syndrome (AADS), was presented by Dr. Christos Giachritsis from the BMT Group in the United Kingdom. Stroke survivors suffering from symptoms of AADS commit cognitive errors during everyday goal-oriented tasks. As a result these patients cannot live independently. The CogWatch concept is a new system for personalized cognitive rehabilitation at home for stroke patients with AADS symptoms. It is highly customizable and capable of delivering persistent and continuous cognitive rehabilitation at home when it is needed. The system is based on intelligent tools and objects, portable and wearable devices as well as ambient systems that are part of a patient’s everyday environment. CogWatch monitors AADS patients during their daily activities (ADL) and intervenes to facilitate successful completion of ADL tasks by preventing AADS errors through action guidance multimodal cues which makes patients aware of their errors and how to take appropriate action to correct them to prevent accidents. The ultimate goal is to improve rehabilitation outcomes through continuous errorless practice.


Awards and Recognition

President’s Excellence Awards – Three out of five finalists in this year’s President’s Excellence Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Research went to programs based at the Glenrose. In the second year of these provincial awards, the Autism Research Team, the Edmonton Scoliosis Research Group and the Glenrose Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Team were all selected as finalists.

The Autism Research Program Team, under the leadership of Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, was recognized as an international leader in various aspects of Autism, from the social implications to the genomic markers related to the condition. His team includes: Dr. Carole Anne Hapchyn, Dr. Keith Goulden, Val Guiltner, Barb Traill, Irene Knell, Wanda Kosteroski, Leanne Keyko, Terra Ward, Susan Jardine, Naomi Beswick, Carey Pidhayecki, Ashlee Doyle, Yolan Parrott, Carol Erickson, Jordana Hildebrandt, Jana Roberto, Ellen Robertson, Monica Naber, Mayank Rehani, Annette Specht, Carol Wilson, Charlene Prochnau, Dr. Shawn Reynolds, Dr. Helly Goez, Dr. Gail Andrew, Dr. Debra Andrews, Dr. Brenda Clark, Dr. Cara Dosman, and Dr. Shirley Dobrofsky.

The Edmonton Scoliosis Research Team has been developing diagnosis and treatment protocols for over 30 years with its interdisciplinary team of surgeons, neurophysiologists, orthotists, therapists, nurses and engineers. This team includes Jim Raso, Doug Hill, Andreas Donauer and Dr. Edmond Lou from the Glenrose along with Dr. Marc Moreau, Dr. Doug Hedden and Dr. James Mahood from the Department of Surgery at the U of A.

The Glenrose Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Team under the leadership of Barb Stoesz and Cyndie Koning focused on evidenced-based best practice implementation in pressure ulcer prevention. The team applied an implementation science framework along with five other rehabilitation sites across Canada. The team included Dr. John Guthrie, Rashim Nand, Mary Mark, Cheryl Huitsing, Marcy Cwiklewich, Kerry Bayless, Lorie Crouse, Wonita Janzen, Nicole Thompson and Laura Mumme.

Alberta Center for Child, Family and Community Research (ACCFCR) Grant – On May 22, the ACCFCR held a 10th Birthday research showcase. Paperweight placards were presented to several researchers who have received grants from ACCFCR. The inscription was: "Your contributions have improved the well-being of Alberta's children, youth and families. Glenrose recipients included: Dr. Gail Andrew, Dr. Brenda Clark, Dr. Cyndie Koning, Dr. Lesley Wiart, Dr. Carmen Rasmussen, Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum and GRH affiliate Dr. Johanna Darrah. They were acknowledged for research changing practice and practice informing research.

Annual Cooperation, Collaboration and Teamwork (CTT) Award – Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum and the GRH Autism Treatment Network (ATN) Team were awarded the Annual Cooperation, Collaboration and Teamwork (CTT) Award for the academic 2012-2013 year by the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Pediatrics. This award is given to groups of individuals who function as a team in the delivery of high quality education, research, child health or administration as part of the department’s activities.

SAGE Award — Nominee and Recipient: Education – Dr. Al Cook has been a leader in developing services that support seniors. He has represented the University of Alberta on the Seniors Advisory Council of Alberta (SACA). Dr. Cook has also been a formative member of the Institute for Continuing Care Education and Research (ICCER) since 2008. ICCER brings together the creative energies of NorQuest College, Alberta Health Services, Capital Care, Bethany Society, Excel Society, Keyano College, Bow Valley College and the University of Alberta to enhance the quality of life for those served in the continuing care system by creating a continuum of learning and research, and by ensuring excellence in education for students. Dr. Cook, Glenrose Research Affiliate, takes on challenges that when achieved make significant differences to the education of prospective heath care workers, impact the health services institutions where they will work and improve the quality of life for seniors.


SAGE Award—Nominee and Recipient: Health & Wellness – Dr. Richard Stein has made many noteworthy contributions throughout his career and has continued to do so as a senior, and the scientific community has continued to recognize his accomplishments. Since becoming a senior Dr. Stein, a Research Affiliate at the Glenrose, has published 58 peer reviewed scientific articles, a significant fraction of the over 200 he has published throughout his career. He has been awarded nearly $20 million in competitive research grants either individually or as a leader or co-leader of a team. Not content to excel in the laboratory, Dr. Stein has worked diligently and successfully to translate his discoveries into helpful technology for Albertans and for those with disabilities around the world. For his technology development work, Dr. Stein has received two DaVinci Awards: one for the C-Leg and the other for WalkAide, which was developed in 2007. The DaVinci Award is the only international adaptive and assistive technology award program to recognize the innovative technologies that enable equal access and opportunity for people of all abilities.

Spinal Cord Injury Activist Honoured – On June 10, 2013, Louise Miller received an honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of Alberta. Louise Miller’s dedication to advancing research, technology, health care and education related to spinal cord injuries is nothing short of inspirational. A spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia in 1984 was the catalyst for Miller’s subsequent lifelong advocacy for people with disabilities, particularly those with spinal cord injuries. As a staunch defender of the interests of disabled people, Miller co-founded the Spinal Cord Injury Treatment Centre Society (SCITCS) in Edmonton. Most recently, the GRH Knowledge Mobilization Team won the SCITCS Award at the 2013 Alberta Rehabilitation Awards (ARA).

Health Workforce Action Plan (HWAP) Grant – The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital received a Health Workforce Action Plan (HWAP) grant in April, 2012 to help fund knowledge mobilization initiatives at the site. One of these projects is in the GRH Audiology Service, focusing on “best practice” implementation for diagnostic Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) telehealth service delivery. The work on this project stems from a pilot that began in 2010 with the GRH and Northern Lights Health Center (NLHC) in Fort McMurray. We are continuing to collaborate with Andrea Montgomery Spring, Allied Rehabilitation Manager at NLHC on this initiative. The Advisory team for this project began its work in September, 2012 with the leadership of Laura Mumme, Knowledge Mobilization Consultant, and Kathy Packford, Audiology Team Lead. Following an extensive literature search, the Advisory team used a Delphi voting process to choose the best practices for implementation. An Implementation Team was formed in January 2013, to implement the best practices identified by the Advisory Team using the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) Implementation

Science Framework. In addition to the benefits of standardizing best practice for ABR telehealth service delivery, the team is learning

to apply the knowledge mobilization training they are receiving through this grant-funded project. Work is progressing quickly and the team has completed their critical component practice profiles and they are currently reviewing the implementation plan.


Our Students

Vu Duc Nguyen (Vietnam Exchange MSc student)

Master Project: Reconstruction of 3D Ultrasound Phantom, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, 2013 - present.

Nhat Quang Vo (Vietnam PhD Award)

PhD Thesis: Reconstruction of Ultrasound Image for Scoliosis Diagnosis, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, 2012 - present.

Eric Chalmers (WCHRI, Alberta Innovates Technology Future, TD Interdisciplinary Award)

PhD Thesis: Artificial Intelligent System for the Treatment of Scoliosis, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, 2011-present.

Chris Woloschuk (Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship)

MSc Thesis: Smart Garment for the Treatment of Scoliosis, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, 2011-2013.

Devlin Morrison – 4th year Material Engineering (NSERC summer award, 2013)

Research Project: Determine the Optimized Pad’s Pressure and Location for the Brace Treatment of Scoliosis, Department of Material Engineering, University of Alberta, 2013.


Amanda Chan – 4th year Chemical Engineering (AIHS Summer award 2013)

Research Project: Compare the reliability of Cobb angle and vertebral rotation measures obtained from ultrasound images against measures from radiographs, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Calgary, 2013.

Jacob Ortt – 3rd year Electrical Engineering (Auto21 Award)

Research Project: An Intelligent Active Safety System for Vehicles, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, 2013.

Rui Zheng, PhD Postdoctoral Fellow

Research Project: Using Ultrasound to Guide Insertion of Pedicle Screws during Scoliosis Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, 2013-2014.

Douglas Lam – Grade 12

Research Project: MoveEZ Rehabilitation Program.

Conrad Chow – Grade 12

Research Project: Prediction of Brace Treatment Outcomes - Using Severity of Vertebral Rotation in AIS.


Spotlight on Research Breakfast and Symposium Highlights

The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation hosted its ninth annual Spotlight on Research Breakfast on October 23, 2013, at Edmonton Expo Centre. The theme was “Gaming for Health” with featured speaker Jane McGonigal, who is today’s leading expert on gamification—the application of game design principles to real-life challenges. The event was sponsored by Northlands and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). Jane provided an inspiring talk to over 500 attendees on the many ways gaming provides a powerful platform for change by making gamers “super-empowered, hopeful individuals….. people who believe that they are individually capable of changing the world”. She has created games for the World Bank, the Olympic Games, the American Heart Association, the New York Public Library and many more. Her book is the definitive modern work on gamification entitled “Reality is Broken: How Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World”.

The Research Symposium showcased research and innovation from the Glenrose and its partners, and provided a unique platform for researchers, healthcare providers and industry professionals to learn about current research and innovation as well as offering an excellent opportunity for networking. This year’s event showcased 57 posters relating to rehabilitation research and innovation.

2013


Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Clinical Research Grant Recipients The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation recognizes the value of investing research dollars into research and innovation which enhances the delivery of rehabilitation care to Glenrose clients. The Clinical Research Grant promotes the development of pilot studies that support the application for full funding through external agencies, the development of clinical research studies whose outcomes can be presented at national or international conferences and/or be published, and encourages the development of clinical multidisciplinary research teams. Below is a list of the 2013 grant recipients:

Principal Investigator: Dr. Sandra Hodgetts, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta Co-Applicants: Dr. David Nicholas, University of Alberta; Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital; Michael Stolte, University of Alberta; Dr. Shawn Reynolds, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Study Title: Preparing for the Future: Autonomous Goal Setting for Individuals With ASD __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Principal Investigator: Dr. Kim Adams, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta Co-Applicants: Dr. Mahdi Tavakoli, University of Alberta; Dr. Patrick Pilarski, University of Alberta; Dr. Al Cook, University of Alberta

Study Title: Robotics for Children with Disabilities to Interact with Their World

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Principal Investigator: Dr. Jacqueline Hebert, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta Co-Applicants: Michael (Rory) Dawson, University of Alberta; Dr. Jason Carey, University of Alberta Study Title: A Practical Sensory Feedback System For Upper Limb Amputees

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Principal Investigator: Dr. Lesley Wiart, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta Co-Applicants: Dr. John Andersen, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital; Dr. Shanon Phelan, University of Alberta; Val Guiltner, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital; Kim Knutt, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Study Title: Engaging Children in Setting Their Rehabilitation Goals: Feasibility of Using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) With Children With Neuromotor Impairments in a Pediatric Outpatient Setting

________________________________________________________________________________________________ Principal Investigator: Dr. Albert Vette, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta

Study Title: Use of Stochastic Resonance For Modulating Biomechanical Determinants of Reactive Balance Control


Quick Facts About Research

Researchers: 214 Research Affiliates: 119 Studies Commenced in 2013: 43 Joint Research Appointments: 7 Active Research Projects: 608 Research Publications: 104 Research Presentations: 181* External Funding Received: $9.9 million Research Partner Agencies: 53

*These research activities involve the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital either at a local or provincial health services level or through relevant academic affiliations.

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Research & Innovation At‐A‐Glance

Allendale LEGO Kids Visit the Glenrose – Allendale LEGO Kids visited the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital to learn about and experience assistive technology. Under the guidance of Dr. Kim Adams, GRH Research Joint Appointment, the team was treated to an amazing hands-on exploration of a wide range of assistive devices and rehabilitation technologies ranging from phones with extra large buttons, speaking tablets, LEGO robots, walking simulators, gigantic interactive touch pads and much more. It was an eye-opening experience to see first-hand how state-of-the-art technology is used to improve the quality of life for disabled people of all ages and abilities.

Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute / GRH Collaboration – The long distance collaboration between the Glenrose and the Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute (FSRI) in Kuwait continued with the latest meeting with Dr. Elham Hamdan, FSRI Medical Director.. The meeting also included Dr. Elizabeth Taylor, Associate Dean with the University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Plans were made for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology students from the University of Alberta to complete practicum experiences at FSRI. In addition, the Spasticity Program for Adults was invited to provide education for physicians and rehab staff related to Spasticity Management. This is another example of the Glenrose reaching out to establish cross cultural rehabilitation collaborations that are nurtured by mutual respect and enthusiasm.

A First in Canada: ReoGo Demonstrated at GRH – The ReoGo is a robotic system for upper limb therapy, designed to facilitate three-dimensional repetitive arm movements through the use of a fully motorized robotic arm. ReoGo enhances patient motivation through a variety of interactive and stimulating games that imitate natural hand movements. It is a highly portable unit that has the capacity to save information about a patient's performance and improvement. This device was designed and manufactured in Israel. The ReoGo was demonstrated for the first time in Canada in the Building Trades of Alberta Courage Centre (BTACC) at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in early February.

SuperBetter App – Staff from Recreation Therapy and Psychology Services were encouraged to try out the SuperBetter app with Glenrose clients. The SuperBetter application was invented by Dr. Jane McGonigal, world-renowned game designer, who has the theory that games, once played for amusement, can guide and improve the lives of people recovering from an illness or injury. Psychology Services has integrated the app into the self-esteem Adult Brain Injury group and Recreation Therapy Services uses the app with spinal cord inpatients. An activity analysis with recommendations on how SuperBetter can be integrated into Recreational Therapy treatment session was also completed.

A Taste of Technology – The Taste of Technology project was begun by Dr. Tami Yanish, GRH Psychologist, because she saw a number of iPad apps that would benefit her patients with brain injury. The project introduced s a bit of tablet technology – a “taste” – in group sessions guided by a psychologist, a psychometrist, and a recreation therapist, so patients could begin to enjoy those benefits. Sessions ran each week with up to six patients from the brain injury unit. Patients and their families used the iPads, were introduced to the apps, and guided to the ones that may be most useful for them. Patients were able to check out an iPad so they could look over the information or use the apps on the unit. The project goal is to assess the usability and usefulness of iPad apps focused on relaxation, coping and adjustment for adult brain injury patients. Tablets like iPads may help patients and families through education about acquired brain injury, developing coping and adjustment strategies, and improving cognitive function.

GRH Technology Forum – Dr. Ming Chan, Professor, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry University of Alberta has had a long association with the Glenrose in both clinical and research activities. He presented a technical forum entitled ―Restoring Sensation to Artificial Limbs. Dr. Chan, along with Dr. Jackie Hebert and several members of Prosthetics, Orthotics and Seating at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (Rory Dawson, David Home, Michael Stobbe, Warren Matthews and Sandra Carleton), who are engaged in leading-edge research and design of multi-articular prosthetic limbs that include sensory feedback. The work that this team has done towards restoring intuitive feedback to arm amputees can have a major functional impact for patients. The fact that this cutting edge technology is being developed in Edmonton is exciting for our patients as it will allow them to “see with their prosthetic hands”.


Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists – Dr. Ming Zhang, a joint appointment researcher with the University of Alberta and the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, and Brian Schmidt, GRH Audiologist, have been studying the use of 1000 Hz tympanometry to detect middle ear dysfunction in NICU babies as part of a hearing screening program. On April 27th they presented their team’s research at the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) Annual Conference in Victoria, British Columbia. GRH audiologists Kelly-Ann Casey, Katie de Champlain, Laura Sangster and Michelle Wiley were also instrumental in collecting the data for this study.

World Café II Session: The Future of Research & Innovation at the GRH – On May 22nd the Glenrose Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development Department hosted a World Café Session to help define our role in the overall mandate of the Glenrose. Internal and external stakeholders were invited. It is hoped that the output of this session will assist the Glenrose in pro-actively seeking appropriate collaborators and resources to facilitate research and innovation and develop priorities in the types of support offered through RR&TD (Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development) at the Glenrose.

GRH Rehabilitation Research Update – Summers are often a quiet time, but not on the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital research front. Since the beginning of July there were six studies that were given approval to proceed at the Glenrose. Dr. Jacqueline Hebert was the principal investigator of one entitled “Dynamic Stability Assessment within Rehabilitation Virtual Reality Environments for Improved Mobility”. It may not sound very clinical but for people with amputations, understanding their dynamic stability is important. In addition to the potential for falls risk, dynamic stability may affect movement confidence, performance, and quality of life. This study will use the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) system and other tools to develop dynamic stability measures, and will help us discover better ways to improve our understanding of dynamic balance in persons with amputations.

GRH Summer Student Research Day – Every year, the Rehabilitation Engineering Research group hosts a conference where summer and graduate students present the results of their research and development projects. This is a combined session with the Glenrose students together with other technology students from Biomedical, Computer and Mechanical Engineering along with others from the University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Presentation topics ranged from better software for analyzing foot pressure patterns, to devices for monitoring physical activity and frameworks to predict arm motions from EMG signals. In addition to our local students, the group also included Meltam Danli and Safya Dabda from France who were in Edmonton working on a special project on wheelchair mechanics, and Lillian Zuo who was completing her engineering degree at Harvard University in Boston. Thank you to Drs. Lawrence Lee, Greg Kawchuk and Albert Vette for encouraging their students to complete rehabilitation projects, and to Dr. Edmond Lou and Jacob Ortt for organizing an interesting and thought-provoking day.

Alberta Health Industries Association – On October 2, 2013 Dr. Gary Faulkner, Director of Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development, was the keynote speaker at the AHIA breakfast held at the Mayfair Golf and Country Club. Dr. Faulkner's presentation "Combining Push and Pull in Health Care" focused on the Glenrose Reverse Trade Show process, as well as the planning for the November 19, 2013 GRH Trade Show.

Table-Top Touch Technology – On November 14th a news release and media availability was held at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital to demonstrate how the Glenrose medical staff, in partnership with local academic researchers and business entrepreneurs, developed a new table-top touch technology to improve the lives of Glenrose patients. The technology involves multi-point touch sensors and specialized software to help stroke, injury and surgical patients who require upper limb motor therapy to regain strength, co-ordination and reactive skills. The first generation of the table – built in 2010 in a partnership between Glenrose and the University of Alberta (U of A) computing science staff and students – offered patients many benefits, but was limited by its immovable horizontal screen, fixed height and lack of portability. The new table is accessible to patients in wheelchairs, allows for two users at a time, can be elevated from 24 to 70 inches, and features a screen that can be tilted from horizontal, when arm strength is lacking, to more vertical, as arm strength increases. It is the result of a creative partnership between Alberta Health Services (AHS) clinicians at the Glenrose and academics and students at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).

Glenrose Reverse Trade Show – Held on November 19th, the Reverse Trade Show drew attention from people interested in helping solve Glenrose clinical problems. The show attracted the attention of Ken McDonald who attended as an Industrial Technology Advisor with the Industrial Research Assistance Program and National Research Council (IRAP / NRC) – one of the event sponsors. Mr. McDonald brought together a group that is focused on finding solutions for Alberta industry sectors that are experiencing skills shortages. This group met with the Glenrose Reverse Trade Show committee in early fall to learn more about how


the event was planned and organized, lessons learned, and best processes to follow. In addition to Ken McDonald, there were representatives from Alberta Innovates, Campus Innovation, Athabasca University and the Alberta Government. In appreciation for the knowledge sharing, the group has volunteered to help with determining intellectual property rights stemming from the Reverse Trade Show and to sponsor a financial start-up prize for the upcoming Glenrose Reverse Trade Show.

National Recognition of Rehabilitation Researcher Students and Fellows – Every year for the last decade, post secondary students are attracted to the Glenrose to work with Dr. Edmond Lou. Dr. Lou’s lab is dedicated to the assessment and treatment of persons with skeletal disorders, and forms the core of the Rehabilitation Research Centre. These students are among the top students in their field of study. This, together with the nature of the studies they are able to do here, often leads to recognition at local, provincial and national venues. The following students were recognized for their poster presentations: Eric Chalmers, Chris Woloschuck, Amanda Chan, Devlin Morrison and Fraaz Kamal.


Grants—2013

Funding Source

# Award Years

$ Awarded This Year

Title

Investigator(s)

Alberta Advisory Committee For Educational Studies (AACES)

1 $ 6,000.00 Access to Hands On Math Activities in the Classroom for Children With Severe Physical Disabilities.

Adams K, McGarvey L, David B

Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research (ACCFCR)

2 $ 19,997.50 Navigating Systems of Care for Young Persons With Autism in Alberta.

Zwaigenbaum L, Hodgetts S

1 $ 40,000.00 Mathematics Intervention for Children with ASD. Rasmussen C

Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR)

5 $ 1,000,000.00 Alberta Sepsis Network Robertson C

1 10,000.00 Optimizing Outcomes for Children Who Require Life‐Saving Complex Interventions.

Robertson C

Alberta Innovates ‐ Health Solutions (AIHS)

3 $ 250,000.00 Intensive Motor Training After Perinatal Stroke to Enhance Walking.

Yang J, Gorassini M, Andersen J, Watt J, Kirton A,

Roy F

2 $ 375,000.00 The Alberta Perinatal Stroke Project ‐ AIHS CRIO Project.

Kirton A, Andersen J, Yager J

2 $ 74,451.50 Micro‐LED Device and Photon Ear. Zhang M

Alberta Network Environments for Aboriginal Research

1 $ 15,000.00 Evaluating Success of High‐Risk Inner City Aboriginal Youth at Boyle Street Education Centre (BSEC).

Rasmussen C

Alberta Spine Foundation 1 $ 10,000.00 Development of 3D Ultrasound Reconstruction Program to Assist Orthopaedic Surgeons to Insert Pedicle Screws During Spine Surgery.

Lou E, Mahood J

Astellas Pharma Canada, Inc.

4 $ 17,002.37 A Pilot Study of the Feasibility of Conducting an RCT of Drug Treatment in the Prevention of Falls of Older People With Overactive Bladder Who Have Fallen Due to These Symptoms.

Wagg A, Hunter K, Dobbs B, Triscott J, Lechelt K

Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health

2 $ 149,791.00 Evaluating the Impact of Emergency Room Services for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Zwaigenbaum L

Autism Speaks 3 $ 148,264.00 Long‐Term Outcome Study of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Zwaigenbaum L, Clark B

Autism Speaks (Canada) 4 $ 252,176.00 Improving Early Diagnosis and Treatment for ASD: The Canadian Infant Sibling Project.

Zwaigenbaum L

Autism Speaks (USA) 3 $ 139,059.00 Autism Treatment Network: Edmonton Site. Zwaigenbaum L, Dosman C

2 $ 59,550.00 Examining Vocational Services for Adults With Autism.

Zwaigenbaum L

Funding Source

# Award Years

$ Awarded This Year

Title

Investigator(s)

3 $ 148,781.60 Genomic Influences on Developmental Course and Outcome in Infants at Risk of ASD: A High Risk Baby Sibling Research Consortium (BSRC) Study.

Zwaigenbaum L

Auto 20 Inc. 2 $ 63,962.00 An Integrated Smart Active Safety System (ISASS) For Vehicles.

Chowdury, Wu, Moussa W, Muscedere, Lou E, Hahn,

Mirhassani

Canadian Forces Surgeon General Health Research Program

2 $ 60,000.00 Use of the CAREN System to Improve Functional Outcomes and Return to Duty of Soldiers in the Canadian Forces with Chronic Non‐Specific Low Back Pain.

Hebert J

Canadian Foundation on Fetal Alcohol Research

2 $ 50,000.00 The Influence of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Parent‐Child Interactions and Social‐Emotional Development at 24 Months.

Rasmussen C

2 $ 40,000.00 The Utility of the Neurobehavioural Screening Tool (NST) in Screening for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Rasmussen C

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

3 $130,533.00 The Development of a Functional Classification System for Preschool Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Zwaigenbaum L

5 $ 170,000.00 The Molecular Genetic Study of Autism and Related Phenotypes in Extended Pedigrees.

Zwaigenbaum L

5 $ 130,355.00 Understanding Early Developmental Trajectories in Autism: From Infancy to Age 8.

Zwaigenbaum L

5 $ 280,000.00 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Pathyways to Better Outcomes Phase II.

Zwaigenbaum L

5 $ 180,000.00 The Genetic Epidemiology of Autism: Family and Molecular Studies.

Zwaigenbaum L

6 $ 240,000.00 Training Program in Autism Research (a CIHR Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research).

Zwaigenbaum L

4 $ 183,398.75 Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Neurodevelopment.

Rasmussen C

6 $ 50,000.00 New Investigator Salary Award. Rasmussen C

5 $ 278,179.00 Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Youth: Best Practices in Early Diagnosis and Treatment.

Keightley M, Adams, Barlow, Chau, Davis, Fait, Gagnon, Hung, Mihailidis,

Mrazik, Ptito, Rumney, Strother, Tator, Thomas,

Reed, Wright, Zabjek


Yang J, Gorassini M, Kirton A, Yager J, Watt J, Roy F,

Andersen J


Funding Source

# Award Years

$ Awarded This Year

Title

Investigator(s)


Yang J, Gorassini M, Kirton A, Yager J, Watt J, Roy F,

Andersen J

1 $ 10,000.00 Stroke‐Related Slowing of Balance Reactions: Understanding Mechanisms and Developing Treatments.

Vette A

5 $ 40,000.00 Translating Research into Elder Care. Wagg A

3 $ 126,101.33 Mobility of Vulnerable Elders (MOVE): Translating Knowledge to Health Care Aides in Long Term Care

Wagg A

4 $ 245,000.00 Older Persons Transition in Care (OPTIC). Wagg A

5 $ 500,000.00 Innovative Community‐Based Approaches to Promote Optimal Aging for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions and Their Caregivers.

Ploeg J, Markle‐Reid M, Bournes D, Anderson F,

Farrell S, Paetkau N, Akhtar‐Danesh S, Baptiste D,

Bender W, Duggleby W, Emili A, Feldman S, Forbes

D, Fraser K, Gafni A, Ganaan R, Ghosh S, Gibson M,

Griffith L, Gruneir A, Hirst S, Kaasalainen S, Keefe J,

Matthew‐Maich N, McAiney C, Patterson C, Peacock S

Rojas‐Fernandez C, Sadowski C, Triscott J,

Upshr R, Valaitis R, Williams A

Canadian Pediatric Spine Study Group

1 $ 10,000.00 Correlation of the Brace Compliance and the In‐Brace Correction for the Treatment of AIS.

Hill D, Jarvis J, Lou E, Moreau M, Hedden D,

Mahood J, Raso J

Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta

1 $ 3,409.46 Cultural Competency Skills for Health Care Professionals Learning Manual.

Waugh E, Triscott J, Szafran O, Parent R

Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta

1 $ 5,820.00 Research to Improve the Diagnosis of FASD. Rasmussen C

Edmonton Civic Employees Research Awards

1 $ 9,099.00 Determine the Curve Flexibility of Surgical Candidates With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Ultrasound.

Hill D, Moreau M, Lou E, Hedden D, Mahood J, Raso J

1 $ 9,630.00 Optimize The Applied Pressure and Pad Locations for the Orthotic Treatment of Scoliosis.

Lou E, Moreau M, Mahood J, Hedden D, Hill D

Edmonton Orthopedic Research Group

1 $ 63,000.00 Advanced Assessment and Treatment for Scoliosis. Hill D, Lou E, Raso J, Moreau M, Hedden D, Mahood J,

Parent E

European Research Area in Ageing 2 (EU ERA‐AGE 2)

3 $ 92,751.00 CACTUS‐D, Continence Across Continents to Upend Stigma and Dependency.

Wagg A


Funding Source

# Award Years

$ Awarded This Year

Title

Investigator(s)


1 $ 34,432.00 Upper Extremity Video Analysis. Andersen J

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation (Clinical Research Grant)

1 $ 9,774.00 Engaging Children in Setting Their Rehabilitation Goals: Feasibility of Using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) With Children With Neuromotor Impairments in a Pediatric Outpatient Setting.

Wiart L

1 $10,000.00 Preparing for the Future: Autonomous Goal Setting for Individuals with ASD

Hodgetts S

1 $ 10,000.00 Use of Stochastic Resonance for Modulating Biomechanical Determinants of Reactive Balance Control Post‐Stroke.

Vette A

1 $10,000.00 Robotics for Children with Disabilities to Interact With Their World

Adams K

1 $ 10,000.00 A Practical Sensory Feedback System for Upper Limb Amputees.

Hebert J

Interdisciplinary Health Research Academy Funding

1 $ 12,918.00 Cultural Competency for Health Care Professionals Learning Manual.

Parent R, Waugh E, Szafran O, Triscott J

International Continence Society

2 $ 40,000.00 Development of a Quality of Life Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence in Frail Older People.

Wagg A

Janus Research Grant 3 $ 3,167.63 International Medical Graduates Becoming Culturally Competent Family Physicians with the Canadian Medical Cultural Context.

Waugh E, Szafran O, Triscott J, Ross S

Ministry of Health and Long‐term Care, Health System Research Fund

3 $ 1,088,634.33 Centre for Research in Community Interventions to Promote Optimal Aging at Home.

Markle‐Reid M, Poleg J, Bender D Forbes D Fraser K

Fafni A, Ganaan R, Griffith L, Gruneir A, Kaasalainen S,

Matthew‐Maich N, McAiney C, Patterson C, Rojas‐

Fernandez C, Taberner C, Thabane L, Triscott J Upshur

R, Valaitis R, Williams A

MSI Foundation 2 $ 48,000.00 Acute Care Surgery in the Elderly: A Controlled Assessment of Mortality, Disposition and Quality of Life Outcomes.

Wagg A

National Institute of Health (NIH)

5 $ 84,700.20 Restoring Upper Limb Movement Sense to Amputees: A Move Towards Natural Control of Prosthetic Limbs.

Hebert J

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

5 $ 400,000.00 Infant Brain Imaging Study: Phase II. Zwaigenbaum L

Natural Sciences Engineering and Research Council (NSERC)

1 $ 91,565.00 The Development of a Concha Electrode (2). Zhang M


Funding Source

# Award Years

$ Awarded This Year

Title

Investigator(s)

1 $ 26,000.00 An Innovative Method to Develop Intelligent Spinal

Orthosis for Scoliosis.

Lou E

1 $ 124,950.00 Low Frequency Energy Harvesting Platform for Mobiles Devices and Sensors.

Moussa W, Lou E

2 $ 61,992.00 A Novel MEMS‐Based 3D Micro Load Cell Utilization in Emerging Technologies.

Moussa W, Lou E

2 $ 62,150.00 Development of 3D Strain Gauge Sensory for Structural Health Monitoring of Aging Critical Systems.

Moussa W, Lou E

5 $ 18,000.00 An Intelligent Spinal Orthosis

Lou E

7 $ 13,495.71 Development of Working Memory and Mathematics in Young Children.

Rasmussen C

NeuroDevNet 2 $ 419,000.00 FASD: Gene‐Environment Interactions, Predictive Biomarkers and the Relationship Between Structural Alterations in the Brain and Functional Outcomes.

Rasmussen C

1 $ 59,400.00 Cerebral Palsy: Causes to Prevention ‐ The Canadian CP Registry.

Andersen J, Shevell M, Yager J, Goez H, Fehlings F

2 $ 456,500.00 Autism Spectrum Disorders Project: Influences on

Early Life Course in ASD: Practice Implications.

Zwaigenbaum L

Portugual Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia (FCT) Portugal

2 $ 64,516.00 Using Assistive Robots to Promote Inclusive Education.

Encarnacao P, Adams K, Cook A

Scoliosis Research Society 2 $ 12,500.00 Markerless 3D Assessment of Severity and Progression of Scoliosis Using Surface Topography.

Adeeb S, Moreau M, Hedden D, Parent E, Lou E

SickKids Foundation 2 $ 76,405.00 Autism Comes to the Hospital: Experiences of Hospital Care From the Perspective of Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Their Parents and Healthcare Providers.

Zwaigenbaum L

Simons Foundation Autism Research Institute (SFARI)

2 $ 675,556.00 Genomic Influences on Development and Outcomes in Infants at Risk of ASD: A BRSC Study.

Zwaigenbaum L

Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund, University of Alberta

2 $ 23,492.00 Assessment of Collaborator and Communicator CanMEDS Competencies by Interprofessionals for Developmental Pediatric Trainees.

Wiart L

The National Centers of Excellence (NCOE)

3 $ 881,066.67 Genomic Influences on Brain and Behavioral Trajectories in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Zwaigenbaum L

The Northern Alberta Benefits Society for Scoliosis

1 $ 40,000.00 Research into Scoliosis. Hill D, Lou E, Raso J


Funding Source

# Award Years

$ Awarded This Year

Title

Investigator(s)

Toronto SickKids Foundation (New Investigator Research Grant)

4 $ 75,000.00 Multicentre Schroth Exercise Trial for Scoliosis (Multicentre SETS Study).

Hill D, Parent E, Lou E, Hedden D, Moreau M, Dinu

I, Tsuyuki, Fortin, Parson

University Hospital Foundation Medical Research Competition

1 $ 32,553.00 Identification of Quality Improvement Opportunities for the Elderly Care Surgery.

Wagg A

University of Alberta, Faculty of Nursing

4 $ 2,323.35 Does LUTS Related Fall Risk Represent Dual/Multitasking?

Wagg A

University of Alberta, Faculty of Nursing Research Chair in Aging & Quality of Life

1 $ 10,000.00 Healthcare Aides' Contributions to Team Decision‐Making and Their Use of Best Practice in Caring for Older Adults: A Pilot Case Study.

Wagg A

US Health Resources & Services Administration

3 $ 49,686.00 Autism Intervention Research Network for Physical Health.

Zwaigenbaum L

Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI)

3 $ 16,666.00 Genomic Influences on Brain and Behavioral Trajectories in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Zwaigenbaum L

5 $ 18,000.00 FASD: Gene‐Environment Interactions, Predictive Biomarkers and the Relationship Between Structural Alterations in the Brain and Functional Outcomes.

Rasmussen C

2 $ 24,998.00 Working Memory Training Impacts on FASD and Preterm Children.

Rasmusssen C

2 $ 45,367.00 Using Robots to Assess Skills and Access Play and Problem Solving for Children With Severe Disabilities.

Adams K, Cook A, Pon C.

2 $ 20,000.00 Cerebral Palsy: Causes to Prevention ‐ Northern Alberta.

Andersen J, Yager J, Goez H

2 $ 23,953.00 Ultrasound Imaging to Quantify the Severity of Scoliosis Without Exposure to Harmful Radiation.

Lou E, Moreau M, Hedden D, Le L, Hill D

1 $24,664.00 Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Study Robertson C


2012 Publications

Adult Rehabilitation Abstracts Marasco PD, Hebert J. Vibration of Reinnervated Muscle Induces Perceptual Illusion of Joint Movement in an Upper Limb Amputee With Targeted Sensory Reinnervation. Journal Articles Ashworth NL, Bland JD. Effectiveness of Second Corticosteroid Injections for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Muscle & Nerve, 48(1):(122‐6), 2013. Bouliane M, Beaupre L, Ashworth N, Lambert R, Silveira A, Sheps DM. Suprascapular Nerve Injury During Arthroscopic Superior Labral Repair: A Prospective Evaluation. Journal of Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy, 2013. Hebert JS, Olson JL, Morhart MJ, Dawson MR, Marasco PD, Kuiken TA, Chan MK. Novel Targeted Sensory Reinnervation Technique to Restore Functional Hand Sensation After Transhumeral Amputation. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2013. Masani K, Sayenko DG, Vette AH. What Triggers the Continuous Muscle Activity During Upright Standing? Gait and Posture, 37: 72‐77, 2013. Pilarski PM, Dawson MR, Degris T, Carey JP, Chan KM, Hebert JS, Sutton RS. Adaptive Artificial Limbs: A Real‐Time Approach to Prediction and Anticipation. IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine, 20(1):53‐64, 2013.

Pediatric Rehabilitation Abstracts Atallah J, Robertson CMT, Garcia Guerra G, Joffe AR, Alton GY, Dinu IA, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM, and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Program Follow‐Up Group. Neurocognitive Outcomes After Surgical Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Comparison Over 12 Years. Alton G, Garcia Guerra G, Joffe AR, Atallah J, Ross D, Rebeyka IM, Robertson CMT. Vocabulary Development at Age Tow Years After Complex Cardiac Surgery Early In Infancy. Boudreau A, Smith I Keans J, Brian J, Bryson S, Garon N, Roberts W, Roncadin C, Szatmari P, Zwaigenbaum L. The Emergence of Imitation From 9 to 12 months in Younger Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Brian J, Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S, Roberts W, Smith I, Szatmari P, Roncadin C, Garon N, Vaillancourt T. Behavioral Markers Predictive of ASD in High‐Risk Infants at Six Months. Brosh N, Santos J, Falk T, Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S, Roberts W, Smith I, Szatmari P, Brian J. Acoustic Measurements of Prosodic Information in Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorders. DiRezze B, Cousins M, Rosenbaum P, Zwaigenbaum L, Cooley Hidecker M, Law M. What Do Social Communication Abilities of Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Look Like? Doughty P, Sidhu N, Alton G, Joffe AR, Robertson CMT, for the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐Up Program. The Predictors of and Impact of Positive Blood Culture Sepsis After Cardiac Surgery in Young Infants. Doyle‐Thomas K, Foster N, Tryfon A, Ouimet T, Hyde K, Evans A, Zwaigenbaum L, Anagnostou E. Cortical Thickness Changes in Autism Spectrum Disorders Associated with Age and Social Cognitive Behaviors. Doyle‐Thomas K, Lee W, Foster N, Tryfon A, Ouimet T, Hyde K, Evans A, Zwaigenbaum L, Anagnostou E, and the NeuroDevNet ASD Imaging Group. Short‐Range Over‐Connectivity and Long Range Under‐Connectivity in the Resting State Network in Autism Spectrum Disorders.


Duff J, Vatanpour S, Joffe A, Moddemann DM, Robertson CMT, Dinu IA, Ross D, Rebeyka IM. Four‐Year Neurocognitive Outcomes After Surgical Repair of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection In Early Infancy. Foster N, Doyle‐Thomas K, Tryfon A, Ouimet T, Evans A, Anagnostou E, Zwaigenbaum L, Hyde K and the NeuroDevNet ASD Imaging Group. Regional Differences in Gray Matter Structure in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Garcia Guerra G, Joffe AR, Atallah J, Alton G, Sauve RS, Dinu IA, Robertson CMT, and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐Up Group. Health Related Quality in Children with Chromosomal Abnormalities and Congenital Heart Defects. Garcia Guerra G, Joffe AR, Yasmin F, Dinu IA, Alton GY, Cave DA, Robertson CMT. Neurodevelopmental Outcome Following Exposure to Sedative and Analgesic Drugs for Complex Cardiac Surgery In Infancy: 4 Year Follow‐Up. Garcia Guerra G, Robertson CMT, Alton GY, Joffe AR, Cave DA, Yasmin F, Dinu IA, Creighton DE, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM, and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐Up Group. Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Following Exposure to Sedative and Analgesic Drugs for Complex Cardiac Surgery In Infancy: 4 Year Follow‐Up. Georgiadis S, Boyle M, Szatmari P, Hanna S, Duku E, Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S, Fombonne E, Mirenda P, Smith I, Roberts W, Vaillancourt T, Volden J, Waddell C, Bennett T, Elsabbagh M, Thompson A. Modeling the Phenotypic Architecture of Autism Symptoms From Time of Diagnosis to Age 6. Germani T, Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S, Brian J, Smith I, Roberts W, Szatmari P, Roncadin C, Garon N, Vaillancourt T. Assessment of Early Sensory Processing in Infants at High Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Germani T, Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S, Brian J, Smith I, Roberts W, Szatmari P, Roncadin C, Garon N, Vaillancourt T. Comparison of Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile Scores in Autism Spectrum Disorder Sibling Groups. Hicks M, Sauve R, Joffe A, Robertson CMT. Early Childhood Language Outcomes After Neonatal Arterial Switch Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries. Hicks M, Sauve RS, Robertson CMT. Early Childhood Language Outcomes After Neonatal Arterial Switch Operation for Transplantation of the Great Arteries. Hodgetts S, McConnell D, Zwaigenbaum L, Nicholas D. The Impact of Autism Services on Mother's Workforce, Leisure, Participation and Wellbeing. Horne D, Moddemann DM, Letourneau K, Lee J, Hiebert B, Legg L, Rossd, Robertson CMT, Soni R. Prenatal Diagnosis of Complex Congenital Cardiac Defect: Is There Any Neurodevelopmental Benefit? Horne D, Moddemann DM, Letourneau K, Lee J, Hiebert B, Legge L, Ross D, Robertson CMT, Soni R for the Western Canadian Children's Heart Network. Prenatal Diagnosis of Complex Congenital Cardiac Defect: Is There Any Neurodevelopmental Benefit? Jamil J, Newton A, Nicholas D, Zwaigenbaum L. Participatory Research Partnerships in Autism Research. Koning C, Stoesz B, Mumme L, Mark M, Cwiklewich M, Huitsig C and the SCI KMN. Implementation of Patient Education for Pressure Ulcer Prevention at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. Koning C, Zwaigenbaum L, Reynolds S, Guiltner V, Kelly E. ASD Diagnosis Guidelines for Best Practice Evaluation and Implementation. Martin B‐J, Ross DB, Alton GY, Joffe AR, Robertson CMT, Rebeyka IM, Atallah J. Clinical, Neurological, and Functional Outcomes in Patients Having Undergone Truncus Arteriosus Repair: A Cohort Study. Mirenda P, Smith I, Volden J, Szatmari P, Bryson S, Fombonne E, Roberts W, Vaillancourt T, Waddek C, Zwaigenbaum L, Georgiadis S, Duku E, Thompson A. How Many Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Are Functionally Nonverbal? Muskat B, Nicholas D, Roberts W, Stoddard K, Zwaigenbaum L, Burnham RP. Autism Comes to the Hospital: Experiences of Hospital Care From the Perspectives of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Their Parents and Healthcare Providers.


Muskat B, Zwaigenbaum L, Nicholas D, Roberts W, Stoddart K, Burnham Riosa P, Ratnapalan S, Sharon R, Cohen‐Silver J, Newton A, Craig W, Mabood N. Experiences of Hospital Care of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Nicholas D, Clarke M, Zwaigenbaum L, Emery H, Ghali L. Transition to Vocation in ASD: An examination of Vocational Service Delivery and Consumer Experiences in Alberta. Nicholas D, MacCulloch R, Roberts W, Zwaigenbaum L. Examining the Experiences of Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nicholas D, Zwaigenbaum L, Clarke M, Emery J, Ghali L. Examining Vocational Services for Adults with Autism. Paterson S, Estes A, Winder B, Gilman C, Gu H, Zwaigenbaum L and the IBIS Network. Patterns of Temperament Development in Infants Who Develop ASD. Prasanna S, Yusuf A, Fombonne E, Zwaigenbaum L, Scherer S, Elsabbagh M. Knowledge Translation Strategies for Engaging Families in Biomarker Discovery. Sacrey L, Bryson S, Zwaigenbaum L. Prospective Examination of Visual Attention During Play in Infants a High‐Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sacrey L, Germani T, Bryson S, Zwaigenbaum L. Atypical Development of Reaching to Grasp Behavior in Infants At‐Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Tryfon A, Foster N, Ouimet T, Doyle‐Thomas K, Anagnostou E, Evans A, Zwaigenbaum L, Hyde K and NeuroDevNet ASD Imaging Group. Brain and Behavioral Correlates of Auditory‐Motor Synchronization in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Tryfon A, Foster N, Ouimet T, Doyle‐Thomas K, Anagnostou E, Evans A, Zwaigenbaum L, Hyde K and NeuroDevNet ASD Imaging Group. Brain and Behavioral Correlates of Auditory‐Motor Synchronization in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Walker S, Yuen R, Thiruvanhindrapuram B, Lau L, Marshall C, Fernandez B, Fombonne E, Roberts W, Zwaigenbaum L, Szatmari P, Scherer P. Exome Sequencing in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Xiahui Li, Robertson C, Xiaoyang Yu, Andriy Cheypesh, Irina Dinu, Jai Li. Postoperative Systemic Inflammatory Response Is An Important Determnant for Adverse Two‐Year Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After the Norwood Procedure. Zaidman‐Zait A, Mirenda P, Szatmari P, Bryson S, Fombonne E, Smith I, Roberts W, Vaillancourt T, Volden J, Waddell C, Zwaigenbaum L, Georgiadis S, Duku E, Thompson A. Child, Parental and Contextual Factors That Predict Parenting Stress in Families f Young Children with ASD Over a Two‐Year Period After Diagnosis. Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S, Georgiadis s, Sacrey l, Brian J, Smith I, Roberts W, Szatmari P, Roncadin C, Garon N Vaillancourt T, Fombonne E, Mirenda P, Volden J, Waddell C, Thompson A. Comparison of Preschool Children with ASD by Ascertainment Method. Zwaigenbaum L, Smith I, Mirenda P, Roberts W, Vaillancourt T, Jivraj J, Szatmari P, Georgiadis S, Duku E, Thompson A, Bryson S, Fombonne E, Volden J, Waddell C. Correlates of Parent‐Reported SLEEP Problems in Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal Articles Andersen J. Intensive Upper Extremity Training for Children with Hemiplegia: From Science to Practice. Seminars in Pediatric Neurology, 20(2):(100‐5), 2013. Andersen J. Training to Enhance Walking in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Are We Missing the Window of Opportunity? Seminars in Pediatric Neurology, 20(2):(106‐15), 2013. Bolte S, deSchipper E, Robison J Wong V, Selb M, Singhal N, deVries P, Zwaigenbaum L. Classification of Functioning and Impairment: The Development of ICF Core Sets for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Research, 2013.


Chalmers E, Le L, Watt J, Andersen J, Sukhdeep D, Lou E. Inertial Sensing Algorithms for Long Term Foot Angle Monitoring For Assessment of Idiopathic Toe‐Walking. Gait and Posture, 2013. Chan A, Lou E, Hill D. Review of Current Technologies and Methods Supplementing Brace Treatment in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, (4):309‐316, 2013. Chen W, Lou E, Zhang P, Le LH. Reliability of Assessing the Coronal Curvature of Scoliosis by Using The Centre of Lamina Method on Ultrasound Images. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics, 2013. Dinu I, Wang X, Vatanpour S, Kelemen LE, Pyne S. Linear Combination Test for Gene Set Analysis of a Continuous Phenotype. BMC Bioinformatics, 14:212, 2013. Dosman C, Adams D, Wudel B, Vogels L, Turner J, Vohra S. Complementary, Holistic and Integrative Medicine: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gluten‐ and Casein‐Free Diet. Pediatrics in Review, 34(36‐41), 2013. Elison JT, Paterson SJ, Wolff JJ, Reznick JS, Sasson NJ, Gu H, Botterson KN, Dager SR, Estes AM, Evans AC, Gerig G, Hazlett HC, Schultz RT, Styner M, Zwaigenbaum L, Piven J, IBIS Network. White Matter Microstructure and Atypical Visual Orienting in 7‐Month‐Olds At Risk for Autism. American Journal of Psychiatry, 170(8):(899‐908), 2013. Evans K, Lou E, Faulkner G. Optimization of a Low Cost Force Sensor for Spinal Orthosis Applications, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation & Measurement, 2013. Evans KR, Lou E, Woloschuk C, Hill D, Li M, Wong MS. Quantitative Measurement of Hip Protector Use and Compliance. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 52(1); 9‐15, 2013. Guerra GG, Joffe AR, Atallah J, Alton GY, Sauve RS, Dinu IA, Robertson CMT, Ross DM, Rebeyka IM and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Group. Related Quality of Life in Children with Chromosomal Abnormalities and Congenital Heart Defects. Pediatric Cardiology, 2013. Guerra GG, Robertson CMT, Alton GY, Joffe AR, Cave DA, Yasmin F, Dinu IA, Creighton DE, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Group. Neurotoxicity of Sedative and Analgesic Drugs in Young Infants with Congenital Heart Disease: 4‐Year Follow‐up. Pediatric Anesthesia, 2013. Guerra GG, Robertson CMT, Alton GY, Joffe AR, Dinu IA, Nicholas D, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM and the Western Canadian Complex Therapies Follow‐up Group. Quality of Life Four Years After Complex Heart Surgery in Infancy. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 145(2):(482‐488), 2013. Georgiadis, S Szatmari P, Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S, Brian J, Roberts W, Smith I, Vaillancourt T, Roncadin C, Garon N. A Prospective Study of Autistic‐Like Traits in Unaffected Siblings of Probands with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry. 70(1):(42‐8), 2013. Green CR, Lebel C, Rasmussen C, Beaulieu C, Reynolds JN. Diffusion Tensor Imaging Correlates of Saccadic Reaction Time in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research, 37(9):(1499‐507), 2013. Hayward D, Ritter K, Grueber J, Howarth T. Outcomes That Matter for Children With Multiple Disabilities Who Use Cochlear Implants: The Cochlear Implant Parent Outcomes Instrument (CIPOI). Canadian Journal of Speech Pathology and Audiology, 37(1), 2013. Hodgetts S, Nicholas D, Zwaigenbaum L, McConnell D. Parents' and Professionals' Perceptions of Family‐Centered Care for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Across Service Sectors. Social Science Medicine, 96:(138‐46), 2013. Hodgetts S, Nicholas D, Zwaigenbaum L. Home Sweet Home? Families' Experiences With Aggression in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disorders, 28:(166‐174), 2013. Jiang YH, Yuen RK, Jin X, Wang M, Chen N, Wu X, Ju J, Mei J, Shi Y, He M, Wang G, Lian J, Wang Z, Cao D, Carter MT, Chrysler C, Drmic IE, Howe JL, Lau L, Marshall CR, Merico D, Nalpathamkalam T, Thiruvahindrapuram N, Thompson A, Uddin M, Walker S, Luo J, Anagnostou E, Zwaigenbaum L, Ring RH, Wang J, Lajonchere C, Wang J, Shih A, Szatmari P, Yang H, Dawson G, Li Y, Scheer SW. Detection of Clinically Relevant Genetic Variants in Autism Spectrum Disorder by Whole‐Genome Sequencing. American Journal of Human Genetics, 2013.


Kelemen LE, Kobel M, Chan A, Taghaddos S, Dinu I. Differentially Methylated Loci Distinguish Ovarian Carcinoma Histologic Types: Evaluation of a DNA Methylation Assay in FFPE Tissue. Biomedical Research International Pathology, 2013. Koning C, Magill‐Evans J, Volden J, Dick B. Efficacy of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy‐Based Social Skills Intervention for School‐Aged Boys With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7(10), 1282‐1290, 2013. Kully‐Martens K, Treit S, Pei J and Rasmussen C. Affective Decision‐Making on the Iowa Gambling Task in Children and Adolescents with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 19(2):(137‐144), 2013. Li HJ, Le LH, Sacchi M, Lou E, Ultrasound Imaging of Long Bone Fractures and Healing with Split‐Step Fourier Imaging Method. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, 39:8, 1482‐1490, 2013. Li X, Robertson CMT, Yu X, Cheypesh A, Dinu IA, Li J, and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Follow‐up Group. Early Postoperative Systemic Inflammatory Response is an Important Determinant for Adverse Two‐Year Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After the Norwood Procedure. Journal of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, 2013. Lionel AC, Vaags AK, Sato D, Gazzellone MJ, Mitchell EB, Chen HY, Costain G, Walker S, Egger G, Thiruvahindrapuram B, Merico D, Prasad A, Anagnostou E, Fombonne E, Zwaigenbaum L, Roberts W, Szatmari P, Fernandez BA, Georgieva L, Brzustowicz LM, Roetzer K, Kaschnitz W, Vincent JB, Windpassinger C, Marshall CR, Trifiletti RR, Kirmani S, Kirov G, Petek E, Hodge JC, Bassett AS, Scherer SW. Rare Exonic Deletions Implicate the Synaptic Organizer Gephyrin (GPHN) in Risk for Autism, Schizophrenia and Seizures. Human Molecular Genetics, 22(10):(2055‐66), 2013. Mackie AS, Alton GY, Dinu IA, Joffe AR, Roth SJ, Newburger JW, Robertson CMT. Clinical Outcome Score Predicts the Need For Neurodevelopmental Intervention After Infant Heart Surgery. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery,145(5):(1248‐1254), 2013. Messinger D, Young GS, Ozonoff S, Dobkins K, Carter A, Zwaigenbaum L, Landa RJ, Charman T, Stone WL, Constantino JN, Hutman T, Carver LJ, Bryson S, Iverson JM, Strauss MS, Rogers SJ, Sigman M. Beyond Autism: A Baby Siblings Research Consortium Study of High‐Risk Children at Three Years of Age. Journal of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 52(3):(300‐308), 2013. Morgan CJ, Zappitelle M, Robertson CMT, Alton GY, Sauve RS, Joffe AR, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM and the Western Canadian Complex Therapies Follow‐up Group. Risk Factors For and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in Neonates Undergoing Complex Cardiac Surgery. Journal of Pediatrics, 162(1):(120‐127), 2013. Nguyen KC, Le LH, Tran T, Lou E. Excitation of Ultrasonic Lamb Waves Using a Phased Array System With Two Array Probes: Phantom and In Vitro Bone Studies. Ultrasonics Special Issue, 2013. North C, Wild T, Zwaigenbaum L, Colman I. Early Neurodevelopment and Self‐Reported Adolescent Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in a National Canadian Cohort Study. PLoS One. 8(2):(e56804), 2013. Reitzel J, Summers J, Lorv B, Szatmari P, Zwaigenbaum L, Georgiadis S, Duku E. Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Functional Behavioral Skills Training Program for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Who Have Significant Early Learning Skill Impairments and Their Families. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7(11):(1418‐1432), 2013. Robertson CMT, Dinu IA, Joffe AR, Alton GY, Yap JYK, Acton BV, Sauve RS, Martin SR, Kneteman N, Gilmour SM and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Group. Neurocognitive Outcomes at Kindergarten Entry After Liver Transplantation at Less Than 3 Years of Age. Citation Robertson CMT, Dinu IA, Joffe AR, Alton GY, Yap JYK, Acton BV, Sauve RS, Martin SR, Kneteman N, Gilmour SM and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Group, 2013. Sacrey LA, Bryson SE, Zwaigenbaum L. Prospective Examination of Visual Attention During Play in Infants at High Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Longitudinal Study from Six to 36 Months of Age. Behavioural Brain Research. 256C:(441‐450), 2013. Treit S, Lebel C, Baugh L, Rasmussen C, Andrew G, Beaulieu C. Longitudinal MRI Reveals Altered Trajectory of Brain Development During Childhood and Adolescence in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Neuroscience. 33(24):(108‐109), 2013. Van Manen M, Hendson L, Wiley M, Evans M, Taghaddos S, Dinu I. Early Childhood Outcomes of Infants Born with Gastroschisis. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 8:1682‐1687, 2013.

Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S, Garon N. Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Behavioural Brain Research, 251(133‐46), 2013.


Specialized Geriatrics Abstract Charles L, Triscott J, Dobbs L. Care of the Elderly Program: Training Future Physicians and Promoting Research and Clinical Excellence for the Medically Complex Senior. Journal Articles Charles L, Triscott J, Dobbs L. Care of the Elderly Program: Training Future Physicians and Promoting Research and Clinical Excellence for the Medically Complex Senior. Canadian Geriatric Journal, 16(2):75, 2013. Cummings G, Reid C, Estabrooks CA, Norton P, Konnert J, Coleman‐Miller G, Wagg AS, Rowe BH. Older Person Transitions In Care (OPTIC): Challenges in Measuring Success in Transitional Care Across Multiple Settings. The Gerontologist, 53, p 183, 2013. Gazala S, Tul Y, Wagg A, Widder SL, Khadaroo RG, Acute Care and Emergency Surgery (ACES) Group. Quality of Life and Long‐Term Outcomes of Octo‐and Nonagenarians Following Acute Care Surgery: A Cross‐Sectional Study. World Journal of Emergency Surgery, 8(1):23, July 2013. Klein J, Hopper T. Doing More With Less: Restructuring a Rehabilitation Program for Older Adults and Its Effect on Patient Outcomes and Staff Perspectives. Canadian Journal on Aging, 32(2), 185‐194 2013. Nguyen K, Hunter KF, Wagg A. Knowledge and Understanding of Urinary Incontinence: Survey of Family Practitioners in Northern Alberta. Canadian Family Physician, 59(7), July 2013. Sahai A, Dowson C, Cortes E, Seth J, Watkins J, Khan MS, Dasgupta P, Cardozo L, Chappel C, DeRidder D, Wagg A, Kelleher C. Validation of the Bladder Control Self‐Assessment Questionnaire (B‐SAQ) in Men. British Journal of Urology International, October 2013. Slaughter SE, Estabrooks CA, Jones CA, Wagg AS, Eliasziw M. Sustaining Transfers Through Affordable Research Translation (START): Study Protocol to Assess Knowledge Translation Interventions in Continuing Care Settings. Trials Journal, 14(1):355, October 2013. Szafran O, Triscott J, Waugh E. Preceptors' Perspectives of International Medical Graduate (IMG) Residents Becoming Culturally Competent Within the Canadian Medical. Canadian Geriatric Journal, Vol 16, Issue 2, p89, June 2013. Triscott J, Campbell‐Scherer D, Hagtvedt R, Gojmerac M. Multimorbidity at a Rehabilitation Hospital: Analysis and Implications. Canadian Geriatric Journal, 16(2);76, 2013. Triscott E, Dobbs B, Triscott J. Examining the Accuracy of the Clock Drawing Task for Assessing Driving Competency of Cognitively Impaired Drivers. Canadian Geriatric Journal, Vol 16, Issue 2, p76, June 2013. Wagg A, Dale M, Tretter R, Stow B, Compion G. Overactive Bladder Medical Management in the Elderly: It is Time to Go Beyond the Tip of the Iceberg. European Urology, 64(1):83‐4, 2013. Wagg A, Dale M, Tretter R, Stow B, Compion G. Randomized, Multicentre, Placebo‐Controlled, Double‐Blind Crossover Study Investigating the Effect of Solifenacin and Oxybutynin in Elderly People With Mild Cognitive Impairment: The SENIOR Study. European Urology, 64(1):74‐81, July 2013. Wagg A, Khullar V, Marschall‐Kehrel D, Michel MC, Oelke M, Darekar A, Bitoun CE, Weinstein D, Osterloh I. Flexible Dose Fesoterodine in Elderly Adults With Overactive Bladder: Results of the Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Study of Fesoterodine in an Aging Population Trial. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, February 2013. Wagg A, Khullar V, Michel MC, Oelke M, Darekar A, Bitoun CE. Long‐Term Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Flexible‐Dose Fesoterodine in Elderly Patients with Overactive Bladder: Open‐Label Extension of the SOFIA Trial. Neuro‐urology & Urodynamics, March 2013.


Specialized Rehabilitation Services

Abstract

Qi L, Schmidt B, Zhang M. Improving Hearing Screening of NICU Babies Using 1000 Hz Tympanometry. Canadian Association of Speech‐Language Pathology and Audiology, 13:25, 2013.

Journal Articles

Zhang M, Gomaa N, Ho A. Presbycussis: A Critical Issue in Our Community. International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery,4:1‐10, 2013.

Zhang M. Effects of Stimulus Intensity on Low Frequency Tone Burst Cochlear Microphonic Waveforms, Audiology Research, 3:16‐25, 2013.


2013 Presentations Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date

Adult Rehabilitation Hebert JS, Chan MK, Olon JL, Morhart MH, Dawson MR. Targeted Sensory Reinnervation to Enhance Sensory Feedback After Upper Limb Amputation. (invited speaker)

HFM‐228 Symposium on Force Sustainment: Rehabilitation, Regeneration and Prosthetics for Reintegration to Duty, NATO Science and Technology Organization, Milan, Italy

16‐Apr‐13

Hebert JS. Banting Award Winner 2012 Keynote Research Talk. (keynote speaker)

Canadian Military and Health Research Forum 2013, Edmonton, AB

26‐Nov‐13

Hebert JS. Normative Data for Modified Box and Blocks Test With Motion Capture to Measure Upper Limb Performance. (poster)

9th Annual Spotlight on Research Breakfast, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, AB

23‐Oct‐13

Koning C, Stoesz B, Hsieh J, Mumme L, Mark M and the SCI KMN. Closing the Loop in Research to Practice: Evaluating Impact. (abstract)

Research Transfer Network of Alberta Annual Conference, Banff, AB

12‐16 Nov 14

Koning C, Stoesz B, Mumme L, Mark M, Cwiklewich M, Huitsing C and the SCI KMN. Implementation of Patient Education for Pressure Ulcer Prevention at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. (abstract)

3rd Annual Research Day, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON

26‐Nov‐13

Mark M, Koning C, Cwiklewich M, Huitsing C, Mumme L and the SCI KMN. Implementation of Research Related to Patient Education for Pressure Ulcer Prevention. (abstract)

2013 Canadian Association for Interostomal Therapy National Conference, Toronto, ON

8‐May‐13

Mumme L, Koning C, Brown J and the SCI KMN. Using Practice Profiles to Build a Road Map for Successful Implementation. (abstract)

Global Implementation Conference, Washington, DC

19‐21 Aug 13

Ortt J, Kamal F, Lou E. Validation of 5.9 GHz Wireless Repeater for Vehicular to Infrastructure Communication. (poster)

Auto21 Conference, Toronto, ON

23‐24 May 13

Reinhardt‐McMillan W, Koning C, Mumme L and the SCI KMN. Speaking the Same Language ‐ Creating a User Guide to Streamline Knowledge Mobilization Across a National Network and Beyond. (abstract)

Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum, Mississauga, ON

03‐04 Jun 13

Vette AH, Yoshida T, Masani K, Popovic MR. Characterizing Lumbar Joint Torques During Sitting Following Multidirectional Perturbations: A Case Study. (abstract/poster)

37th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Omaha, NE

04‐07 Sep 13

Pediatric Rehabilitation Alton G, Robertson CMT, and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Group. Vocabulary Developmental at Age Two Years After Complex Cardiac Surgery Early in Infancy. (poster)

Canadian Pediatric Society, 90th Annual Conference, Edmonton, AB

20‐Jun‐13

Andersen J. Cerebral Palsy Registry ‐ Northern Alberta. (invited speaker)

Canadian Cerebral Palsy Registry Annual Meeting, Montreal, QC

8‐Mar‐13

Andersen J. Neurological Registry Best Practice Guidelines. (invited speaker)

Alberta Perinatal Stroke Project Annual Meeting, Calgary, AB

4‐Jul‐13


Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date Atallah J, Robertson CMT, Alton GY, Joffe AR, Dinu IA, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM, and the Atallah Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Program Follow‐up Group. Survival and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes: HLHS Patients Post Surgical Pallation. Stollery Children's Hospital Cardiac Program and the Western Canadian Children's Heart Network Symposium: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. (speaker)

6th World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Cape Town, South Africa

17‐Feb‐13

Atallah J, Robertson CMT, Garcia Guerra G, Alton GY, Joffe AR, Dinu IA, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM, and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Follow‐up Group. Neurocognitive Outcomes After Surgical Palliation for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Comparison Over 12 Years. (speaker)


19‐Jun‐13

Chalmers E, Pedrycz W, Lou E. Predicting the Outcome of Brace Treatment for Scoliosis Using Conditional Fuzzy Clustering. (oral)

4th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

20‐Jun‐13

Chalmers E, Pedrycz W, Lou E. Predicting the Outcome of Brace Treatment for Scoliosis Using Conditional Fuzzy Clustering. (oral)

IFSA World Congress 2013, Edmonton, AB

24‐28 Jun 13

Chalmers E, Zhao VH, Lou E. Predicting the Outcome of Brace Treatment for Scoliosis: A Machine Learning Approach. (poster)

Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI) Research Day, Edmonton, AB

6‐Nov‐13

Chalmers E, Zhao VH, Lou E. Predicting the Outcome of Brace Treatment for Scoliosis: A Machine Learning Approach. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Chan A, Chalmers E, Hill D, Hedden D, Moreau M, Mahood J, Donauer A, Lou E. Can Ultrasound Determine the Optimum Pad During Brace Casting for Scoliosis. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Chan A, Chalmers E, Lou E. Determining the Optimum Pressure Level for the Brace Treatment of Scoliosis. (poster)

14th Alberta Biomedical Engineering Conference, Banff, AB

25‐27 Oct 13

Chan A, Lou E. Determining the Optimum Pressure Level for the Brace Treatment of Scoliosis. (poster)

University of Calgary, 2013 Undergraduate Research Symposium, Calgary, AB

28‐Nov‐13

Chan A, Morrison D, Hill D, Parent E, Lou E. A Reliability Study of a Computer‐Assisted Method to Measure the Cobb Angle, Vertebral Rotation and Spinous Process Angle for AIS. (poster)


6‐Nov‐13

Chan A, Morrison D, Hill D, Parent E, Lou E. An Intra‐ and Inter‐Observer Reliability Study of Radiograph Measurements For Scoliosis. (poster)

46th Annual Summer Students' Research Day, Edmonton, AB

19‐Oct‐13

DeForge S, Dosman C, Sharun C, Moroz M. Baby Steps to Process Improvement in the 1‐2‐3 Go! Program. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Duff J (Platform Presentation), Joffe A, Moddemann DM, Robertson CMT, Dinu I, Vatanpour S, Ross D, Rebeyka IM. Four‐Year Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Surgical Repair of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection in Early Infancy. (speaker)


20‐Jun‐13


Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date Garcia GG, Joffe AR, Atallah J, Alton G, Sauve RS, Dinu IA, Robertson CMT, and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Group. Health Related Quality in Children with Chromosomal Abnormalities and Congenital Heart Defects. (poster)

Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM's) 42nd Critical Care Congress, Puerto Rico

19‐Jan‐13

Garcia GG, Joffe AR, Atallah J, Alton Gy, Sauve RS, Dinu IA, Robertson CMT, and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Group. Health Related Quality in Children with Chromosomal Abnormalities and Congenital Heart Defects. (poster)

17th Annual Cardiac Sciences Day, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Edmonton AB

7‐Jun‐13

Garcia GG, Robertson CMT, Joffe AR, Alton GY, Cave DA, Dinu IA, Yasmin F, Creighton DE, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM, and the Western Canadian Pediatric Follow‐up Group. Neurodevelopmental Outcome Following Exposure to Sedative and Analgesic Drugs for Complex Cardiac Surgery in Infancy: 4 Year Follow‐up. (poster)

Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM's) 42nd Critical Care Congress, Puerto Rico.

19‐Jan‐13

Hicks M, Sauve R, Joffe A, Robertson CMT, Ross D. Early Childhood Language and Vocabulary Outcomes After Neonatal Arterial Switch Operation for Transplantation of the Great Arteries. (speaker)

2013 Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting, Washington, DC

5‐May‐13

Hicks M, Sauve R, Joffe A, Robertson CMT, Ross D. Early Childhood Language and Vocabulary Outcomes After Neonatal Arterial Switch Operation. (speaker)


20‐Jun‐13

Hicks M, Sauve R, Joffe A, Robertson CMT, Ross D. Early Childhood Language Outcomes after Neonatal Arterial Switch Operation for Transplantation of the Great Arteries. (poster)


18‐Jun‐13

Home D, Moddemann DM, Letourneau K, Lee J, Hiebert B, Legg L, Ross D, Robertson CMT, Soni R. Prenatal Diagnosis of Complex Congenital Cardiac Defect: Is there Any Neurodevelopmental Benefit? (poster)

Vascular 2013: A Combined Conference for Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC), Montreal, QC

18‐Oct‐13

Horne D, Moddemann DM, Letourneau K, Lee J, Hiebert B, Legge L, Ross D, Robertson CMT, Soni R. Prenatal Diagnosis of Complex Congenital Cardiac Defect: Is there Any Neurodevelopmental Benefit? (poster)


17‐Feb‐13

Koning C, Magill‐Evans J, Volden J. Efficacy of CBT‐based Social Skills Intervention for School‐Aged Boys With Autism Spectrum Disorder. (abstract)

10th Annual Research Showcase for the Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research, Edmonton, AB

13‐Jun‐13

Koning C, Zwaigenbaum L, Reynolds S, Guiltner V, Kelly E. An Online Delphi Process to Identify ASD Diagnosis Guidelines for Best Practice Evaluation and Implementation. (abstract)

International Meeting for Autism Research, San Sebastien, Spain.

02‐04 May 13

Kully‐Martens K, Pei J, Kable J, Coles C, Andrew G, Rasmussen C. Mathematics Intervention for Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure.

5th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Vancouver, BC

27 Feb – 03 Mar 13

Kully‐Martens K, Pei J, Kable J, Coles C, Andrew G, Rasmussen C. Mathematics Intervention for Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure.

Annual Research Society on Alcoholism, Orlando, FL

22‐26 Jun 13


Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date Kully‐Martens K, Pei J, Kable J, Coles C, Andrew G, Rasmussen C. Mathematics Intervention for Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure. (speaker)

2013 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Study Group, Orlando, FL

22‐Jun‐13

Li X, Robertson CMT, Yu X, Cheypesh A, Dinu I, Jia L, and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Group. Postoperative Systemic Inflammatory Response is an Important Determinant for Two‐year Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After the Norwood Procedure. (speaker)

Association for European Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC) Annual Meeting, London, UK

22‐May‐13

Li X, Robertson CMT, Yu X, Cheypesh A, Dinu I, Li J. for the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐Up Group. Post‐Operative Systemic Inflammatory Response is an Important Determinant for Adverse Two‐Year Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Norwood Procedure. (oral)

47th Annual Meeting of the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology, London, UK

22‐25 May 13

Lou E, Chen W, Le LH, Hill D, Moreau M, Mahood JK, Hedden DM. An Innovative Ultrasound Method to Measure Coronal Curvature and Vertebral Rotation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): A Pilot Study. (abstract)

20th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), Hong Kong, China

19‐Dec‐13

Lou E, Chen W, Le LH, Hill DL, Moreau MJ, Mahood JK, Hedden DM. An Innovative Ultrasound Method to Measure Coronal Curvature and Vertebral Rotation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): A Pilot Study. (e‐poster)

20th IMAST, Vancouver, BC

10‐13 Jul 13

Mackie AS, Alton GY, Dinu IA, Joffe AR, Roth SJ, Newburger JW, Robertson CMT. Validation of a Novel Clinical Outcome Score: Predicting the Sequelae of Infant Heart Surgery. Stollery Children's Hospital Cardiac Program and the Western Canadian Children's Heart Network Symposium: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. (speaker)


17‐Feb‐13

Martin B‐J, Joffe AR, Atallah J, Alton G, Sauve RS, Dinu IA, Robertson CMT, and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Group. Health Related Quality in Children with Chromosomal Abnormalities and Congenital Heart Defects. (poster)


7‐Jun‐13

Martin B‐J, Ross DB, Alton GY, Joffe AR, Robertson CMT, Rebeyka IM, Atallah J. Clinical, Neurological and Functional Outcomes in Patients Who Have Undergone Truncus Arteriosus Repair: A Cohort Study. (speaker)

Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC), Montreal, QC

18‐Oct‐13

McLachlan K, Andrew G, Pei J, Rasmussen C. Assessing FASD in Preschoolers: Exploring Neurobehavioral Profiles and Clinical Challenges.


27 Feb – 03 Mar 13

McLachlan K, Loock C, Rasmussen C, Pei J, Oberlander T, Andrew G and Reynolds J. The NeuroDevNet FASD Demonstration Study: Reconceptualizing Basic and Clinical Research as an Opportunity for Prevention.

First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, Edmonton, AB

23‐25 Sep 13

McLachlan K, Rasmussen C, Oberlander T, Loock C, Pei J, Andrew G, Reynolds J, Weinberg J. Diurnal Cortisol Patterns in Children with FASD.

Annual Research Society on Alcoholism, Orlando, Florida

22‐26 Jun 13


Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date McLachlan K, Rasmussen C, Weinberg J, Oberlander T, Loock C, Reynolds J. Early Life Adversity, Adverse Outcomes, and Cortisol Regulation in FASD. (speaker)

2013 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Study Group, Orlando, FL

22‐Jun‐13

McLahlan K, Paolozza A, Kully‐Martens K, Protales‐Casamar E, Pavlidis P, Andrew G, Hanlon‐Dearmon A, Loock C, McFarlane A, Nikkel SM, Pei J, Oberlander T, Samdup D, Reynolds J, Rasmussen C. The Neurobehavioural Profile of Children and Adolescents with FASD: Findings from the NeuroDevNet FASD Study.

2013 NeuroDevNet Brain Development Conference, Vancouver, BC

29 Sep – 01 Oct 13

Morrison D, Chan A, Hill D, Lou E. Correlation Between Cobb Angle, Spinous Process Angle and Apical Vertebral Rotation on Posteroanterior AIS Radiographs. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Morrison D, Lou E. An Algorithm to Estimate Cobb Angle and Spinous Process Angle in 3D Clinical Ultrasound (3DCUS) Imaging of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). (poster)

14th Alberta Biomedical Engineering Conference, Banff, AB

25‐27 Oct 13

Morrison D, Lou E. An Algorithm to Estimate Cobb Angle and Spinous Process Angle in 3D Clinical Ultrasound (3DCUS) Imaging of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). (poster)


6‐Nov‐13

Nguyen KC, Le LH, Lou E. Excitation of Guided Waves in Long Bones by Beam Steering. (oral)

5th European Symposium on Ultrasonic Characterization of Bone, Granada, Spain

07‐10 May 13

Nguyen KC, Le LH, Lou E. Preferential Excitation of Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Long Bones: In‐Vitro and In‐Vivo Studies. (poster)


6‐Nov‐13

Nguyen KC, Le LH, Sacchi M, Lou E. Excitation of Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Long Bones Using a Phased Array System. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Nguyen KC, Le LH, Tran T, Lou E. Ultrasonic Crosstalk Removal in a Transducer Array Using an Adaptive Noise Cancellator in the Time Intercept‐Slowness Domain.


07‐10 May 13

Nguyen KCT, Le LH, Lou E. Beam Steering of Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Long Bones Using a Phased Array System: In‐Vitro and In‐Vivo Studies. (oral)

Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Research Day, Edmonton, AB

19‐Mar‐13

Ori S, Hartfield DS, Tang‐Wai R, Goez H. Acquired Infantile Bilateral Striatial Necrosis: A Rare Yet Treatable Disorder. (poster)

European Pediatric Neurology Society (EPNS) Congress, Brussels, Germany

26‐Sep‐13

Ori S, Hartfield DS, Tang‐Wai R, Goez H. Acquired Infantile Bilateral Striatial Necrosis: A Rare Yet Treatable Disorder. (poster)

Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Montreal, QC

14‐Jun‐13

Ori S, Richer L, Forbes K, Elyashevska M, Goez H. Anti‐NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: An Unusual Case of Autistic Regression in a Toddler. (poster)

European Pediatric Neurology Society (EPNS) Congress, Brussels, Belgium

26‐Sep‐13

Ori S, Richer L, Forbes K, Elyashevska M, Goez H. NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: An Unusual Case of Autistic Regression in a Toddler. (poster)

Canadian Pediatric Society 90th Annual Conference, Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, AB

19‐Jun‐13


Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date Ori S, Richer L, Forbes K, Elyashevska M, Goez H. NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: An Unusual Case of Autistic Regression in a Toddler. (poster)

Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation, Montreal, QC

14‐Jun‐13

Poudel S, Pyne S, Dinu I. Gene‐Set Reduction for Analysis of Major and Minor Gleason Scores Based on Differential Gene Expressions of Biological Pathways in Prostate Cancer. (oral)

Canadian Society for Epidemiology and Biostatistics Biennial Conference, St. John's, NL 25‐27 Jun 13

Rasmussen C. Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice Through a Program to Enhance Math Skills in Children with FASD. (speaker)

Alberta Innovates Knowledge Translation Network Conference, Banff, AB

10‐Oct‐13

Rasmussen C. Characteristics of FASD. What are the Implications for the Legal System? (invited speaker)

Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of FASD, Institute of Health Economics (IHE), Edmonton, AB

28‐Sep‐13

Rasmussen C. Screening and Early Assessment for FASD: Links to Prevention and Intervention. (speaker)

First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, Edmonton, AB

23‐25 Sep 13

Rasmussen C. The Edmonton MILE: Results of a One‐Year Pilot Project to Improve School Functioning for Children with FASD. (invited speaker)

Government of Alberta FASD Learning Series, Edmonton, AB

20‐Mar‐13

Reidlinger S, Dosman C, Andrews D. Developing Skills for Developmental Disabilities: A Student‐Led Initiative to Improve Family‐Centered Care. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Reidlinger S, Dosman C, Andrews D. Developing Skills for Developmental Disabilities: A Student‐Led Initiative to Improve Family‐Centered Care. (poster)

2013 Canadian Association of Pediatric Health Centres (CAPHC) Annual Conference, Toronto, ON

21‐Oct‐13

Reynolds S, Chouinard B. Long‐Term Follow‐Up Of Workshop for Teams Working With Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Reynolds S, Chouinard B. Parent Impressions Over the Long‐Term of Positive Behaviour Support Training for Teams of Children with ASD. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Ricci F, Andrews D, Goulden K, Gallagher S, Dosman C. Getting Physicians to Screen Child Development: Applying Knowledge of a Developmental Screening Tool During Pediatric Residency. (poster)

2013 Canadian Association of Pediatric Health Centres (CAPHC) Annual Conference, Toronto, ON

21‐Oct‐13

Ricci F, Andrews D, Goulden K, Gallagher S, Dosman C. Getting Physicians to Screen Child Development: Applying Knowledge of a Developmental Screening Tool During Pediatric Residency. (poster)


8‐Jan‐13

Richter A, Parent E, Kawchuk G, Moreau MJ, Hedden DM, Lou E. Ultrasound Image Measurements of Erector Spine Muscle Thickness at the Curve Endpoints LS and Apex in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis: Reliability and Concave‐Convex Comparison.

SOSORT Conference 2013, Chicago, IL

08‐11 May 13

Ritter K, Hayward D, Dinu I, Whyte H, Vatanpour S, Rohatyn N. The Sound Access Parent Outcomes Instrument. (poster)

American Cochlear Implant Alliance Conference 2013, Washington, DC

24‐26 Oct 13


Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date Robertson CMT. Ross D. Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Program With Our Data Used. (invited speaker)

Department of Cardiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

9‐Mar‐13

Ross D, Robertson CMT for the Complex Pediatric Therapies Program on Neurocognitive, Functional and Long‐term Health Outcomes of Congenital Heart Disease Requiring Treatment in the Neonatal Period. (invited speaker)

Neonatal Follow‐up Symposium, Canadian Pediatric Society, Edmonton, AB

19‐Jan‐13

Ryerson L, Garcia Guerra G, Alton G, Joffe A, Robertson CMT, Lequier L for the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Group. Survival and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Cardiac Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Young Children, 2005‐2010. (poster)


7‐Jun‐13

Ryerson L, Garcia Guerra G, Alton G, Joffe A, Robertson CMT, Lequier L for the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Group. Survival and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Cardiac Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Young Children: 2005‐ 2010. (poster)

2nd Annual European ELSO Meeting, Stockholm, Sweden

8‐May‐13

Ryerson L, Lequier L, Robertson CMT. Cardiac ECLS Outcome Data: 2005 ‐ 2010. (poster)

Keystone ECSL Meeting, Colorado

16‐Feb‐13

Schmidt B. Improving Hearing Screening of NICU Babies Using 1000 Hz Tympanometry. (abstract)

Canadian Association of Speech‐Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA), Victoria, BC

27‐Apr‐13

Schmidt B. Using a Middle Ear Assessment in the NICU to Improve Accuracy in Hearing Screening. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Sidhu N, Doughty P, Alton G, Joffe AR, Robertson CMT, for the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Program. The Predictors of and Impact of Positive Blood Culture Sepsis After Cardiac Surgery in Young Infants. (poster)


7‐Jun‐13

Sidhu N, Doughty P, Joffe AR, Robertson CMT for the Western Canadian Pediatric Therapies Follow‐up Program. The Predictors of and Impact of Positive Blood Culture Sepsis After Cardiac Surgery in Young Infants. (poster)

2013 American Thoracic Society Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA

20‐May‐13

Tran T, Le LH, Lou E. Extracting the Low‐Order Ultrasonic Guided Waves Propagating in a Human Tibia Using High‐Resolution Radon Transform. (poster)


6‐Nov‐13

Tran T, Le LH, Lou E. Multichannel Extraction of Ultrasonic Guided Waves Propagating in Long Bones: An In‐Vivo Study. (oral)


19‐Mar‐13

Tran T, Le LH, Sacchi M, Nguyen V, Lou E. Application of T‐p Transform to Filter and Reconstruct Multichannel Ultrasonic Guided‐Wavefields.


07‐10 May 13

VanderPluym, J, Guerra GG, Goez H, Garros D. Five Cardiac Arrests, 2 ECMO Runs and Doing Well: A Rare Case of Infantile Cardiac Glycogenosis Presenting as Recurrent Near Sudden Infant Death. (poster)

42nd Critical Care Congress, Puerto Rico

19‐Jan‐13


Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date

Vo Q, Le LH, Lou E. Three‐Dimensional Reconstruction of Scoliotic Spine Using 3D Medical Ultrasound: A Pilot Study. (poster)


16‐‐Nov‐13 Vo Q, Lou E, Le LH. A Validation of Three‐Dimensional Ultrasound Reconstruction Technique of Cadaver Vertebra. (poster)

4th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

20‐Jun‐13

Vo QN, Lou E, Le LH. Three‐Dimensional Reconstruction of Human Vertebra: A Preliminary Study for Imaging Scoliosis Using Ultrasound. (oral)


19‐Mar‐13

Wiart L, DeForge S, Dosman C, Robertson CMT. Using the Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC) to Enhance Quality of Service in the1,2,3 Go! Program. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Wiart L, DeForge S, Robertson C, Dosman C. Using the Measure of Processes of Care (MPOC) to Enhance Quality of Service in the 1‐2‐3 Go! Program. (poster)

9th Annual Spotlight on Research Breakfast, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, AB 23‐Oct‐13

Wiart L. Community Fitness Programs: What is Available for Children and Youth With Motor Disabilities and What do Parents Want?

Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research, Edmonton, AB

22‐May‐13

Wiart L. Fitness Programs for Children and Youth With Cerebral Palsy. What is the Evidence and What Does it Mean for Physical Therapists? (webinar)

Alberta Physiotherapy Association Webinar, Edmonton, AB

12‐Dec‐13

Wilkes C, Clark B, Breau LM, Scott O, Reynolds S, Ricci F, Sonnenberg L, Zwaigenbaum L, Rashid M, Goez H. Social Communication Features in Children Following Moderate to Severe Acquired Brain Injury: A Cross‐Section Pilot Study. (poster)

Summer Studentship Research Day, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

19‐Oct‐13

Woloschuk C, Lou E, Zhao V. A Wireless 3D Posture Monitoring System for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). (poster)

4th Annual Graduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB 20‐Jun‐13

Wyper K, Pei J, Rasmussen C, O'Riordan T, Cameron K, Pletz J, and Potts S. Characterizing Adults With FASD in the Justice System: Initial Findings From the Alberta Alexis Partnership.


27 Feb – 03 Mar 13

Yasmin F, Vatanpour S, Dinu I. Gene‐Set Reduction for a Continuous Phenotype. (oral)

Canadian Society for Epidemiology and Biostatistics Biennial Conference, St. John's, NL

25‐27 Jun 13

Zhang R, Le LH, Hill D, Moreau M, Mahood J, Southon S, Hedden D, Lou E. In‐Vivo Validation of Ultrasound and Radiograph Measurements: A Pilot Study. (poster)


6‐Nov‐13

Zheng R, Le LH, Sacchi M, Lou E. Radon Analysis of Ultrasonic Guided Waves in Long Bones: An In‐Vivo Study Extracting the Low‐Order Ultrasonic Guided Waves Propagating in Human Tibia Using High Resolution Radon Transform. (poster)

9th Annual Spotlight on Research Breakfast, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, AB 23‐Oct‐13

Zwaigenbaum L. Behavior Symptoms Associated with GI Discomfort Gastrointestinal (GI) Disorders in ASD. (invited speaker)

Maier Centre for Autism Lecture Series, Edmonton, AB

23‐Oct‐13

Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date Zwaigenbaum L. Advances in Autism Spectrum Disorders. (invited speaker)

The First Latin American Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders. University of Santiago, Chile

20‐Sep‐13

Zwaigenbaum L. Advances in Early Detection and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders "Current Trends in Autism".

The Gold Learning and Research Centre Annual Conference, Montreal, Quebec

5‐Nov‐13

Zwaigenbaum L. Advances in Early Detection and Diagnosis of Autism. (invited speaker)

Developmental Neurosciences Grand Rounds, Alberta Children's Hospital, Calgary, AB

28‐Feb‐13

Zwaigenbaum L. Affecting Advancement Through Government and Municipal/Community Change. (speaker for named session)

2nd Annual ASD Vocational Conference, Calgary, AB

6‐Jun‐13

Zwaigenbaum L. Innovative Strategies for Early Diagnosis and Intervention in ASD. (invited speaker)

The First Latin American Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders. University of Santiago, Chile

11‐Sep‐13

Zwaigenbaum L. Latest Research on Early Signs of ASD and Parents and Professionals' Perspectives on ASD Services in Alberta. (speaker)

Autism Research Centre, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, AB

13‐Jul‐13

Zwaigenbaum L. Management of Common Comorbidities in ASD. (keynote speaker)

Ontario Medical Association Annual Conference, Toronto, ON

23‐Nov‐13

Zwaigenbaum L. Pediatric Office Management of Children With Autism (Including Discussion of Optimal Strategies in Acute Care Setting). (speaker)

Canadian Pediatric Society 90th Annual Conference, Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, AB

18‐Jun‐13

Chen W, Lou E, Le LH. A Pilot Study: Using Ultrasound to Measure the Coronal Curvature and Vertebral Rotation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). (oral)


19‐Mar‐13

Specialized Geriatrics Brampton E, Slaughter S, Estabrooks C, Jones A, Wagg A, Erin D. Healthcare Aides' Perceptions of the Sit‐to‐Stand Activity with Residents with Dementia in Long‐Term Care. (abstract)

Canadian Association on Gerontology (42nd Annual Scientific & Educational Meeting), Halifax, NS

17‐19 Oct 13

Charles L, Triscott J, Dobbs B, McKay R. Care of the Elderly Program: Training Future Physicians and Promoting Research and Clinical Excellence for the Medically Complex Senior.

33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Geriatrics Society, Toronto, ON

20‐Apr‐13

Charles L, Triscott J, Dobbs B, McKay R. Care of the Elderly Program: Training Future Physicians and Promoting Research and Clinical Excellence for the Medically Complex Senior. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Charles L, Triscott J, Dobbs B. Care of the Elderly Graduate Survey. (poster)

41st North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting, Ottawa, ON

12‐Nov‐13



23‐Oct‐13


Geriatric Update for Rural and Urban Primary Care, HSC, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

1‐Nov‐13

Charles L, Triscott J, Dobbs B. Care of the Elderly Program: Training Future Physicians and Promoting Research and Clinical Excellence for the Medically Complex Senior

41st North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting, Ottawa, ON

12‐Nov‐13


Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date Charles L, Triscott J, Dobbs B. Care of the Elderly Program: Training Future Physicians and Promoting Research and Clinical Excellence for the Medically Complex Senior


23‐Oct‐13

Charles L, Triscott J, Dobbs B. Care of the Elderly Program: Training Future Physicians and Promoting Research and Clinical Excellence for the Medically Complex Senior

58th Annual Scientific Assembly (ASA), Banff, AB

28‐Feb‐13

Charles L, Triscott J, Rao N, Dobbs B, McKay R. University of Alberta Care of the Elderly Program: Development of Core Competencies for Family Medicine and Care of the Elderly Residents. (poster)

Family Medicine Forum, Vancouver, BC

08‐09 Nov 13

Charles L. Care of the Elderly Core Competencies. (poster)

Family Medicine Forum, Vancouver, BC

8‐Nov‐13

Charles L. Care of the Elderly Graduates Survey. (poster)

2013 North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting, Ottawa, ON

10‐Nov‐13

Charles L. Care of the Elderly Program: Training Future Physicians and Promoting Research and Clinical Excellence for the Medically Complex Senior. (poster)


20‐Apr‐13

Charles L. Care of the Elderly Program: Training Future Physicians and Promoting Research and Clinical Excellence for the Medically Complex Senior. (poster)

58th Annual Scientific Assembly (ASA), Banff, AB

28‐Feb‐13

Charles L. Care of the Elderly Program: Training Future Physicians and Promoting Research and Clinical Excellence for the Medically Complex Senior. (speaker)

2013 North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting, Ottawa, ON

13‐Nov‐13

Cranley LA, Yeung J, Estabrooks CA, Wagg A. ScopeOUT: Sustainability and Spread of Quality Improvement Activities Following Cessation of Project Support. (poster)

43rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Continence Society, Barcelona, Spain

26‐29 Aug 13

Cummings GG, Reid R, Cummings GE, Estabrooks CA, Norton PG, Konnert J, Coleman‐Miller G, Wagg A, OPTIC Team. Older Persons in Transitions in Care (OPTIC): Challenges in Measuring Transitional Care Across Multiple Settings. (speaker)

International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG), Seoul, Korea

23‐27 Jun 13

Edwards R, Hunter K, Wagg A. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Falls in Women: A Case Control Study. (abstract)


26‐30 Aug 13

Edwards R, Hunter K, Wagg A. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Falls in Women: A Case Control Study. (poster)


17‐19 Oct 13

Foroozandeh F, Slaughter S, Wagg A, Jones A, Ickert C, Estabrooks C. Effect of the Sit‐to‐Stand Activity on the Incidence of Falls Among Long‐Term Care Residents with Dementia. (speaker)


17‐19 Oct 13

Klein J, Holowaty S. Managing Constipation: Implementing a Protocol in a Geriatric Rehabilitation Setting. (poster)

Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA

20‐24 Nov 13

Klein J, Holowaty S. Managing Constipation: Implementing a Protocol in a Geriatric Rehabilitation Setting. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date Slaughter S, Jones A, Risling E, Wagg A, Estabrooks C. Comparing the RAI ADL Long Form and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) in Long‐Term Care Residents. (abstract)

Canadian InterRAI Conference, Ottawa, ON

06‐07 Oct 13

Slaughter S, Wagg A, Schopflocher D, Jones A, Schalm C, Milke D, Ickert C, Estabrooks C. Effect of the Sit‐to‐Stand Activity on the Mobility of Residents with Dementia in Long‐Term Care Facilities: Results of a Controlled Trial. (abstract)


17‐19 Oct 13

Szafran O, Triscott J, Waugh E. Preceptors' Perspectives of International Medical Graduate (IMG) Residents Becoming Culturally Competent Within the Canadian Medical Field. (abstract)


20‐Apr‐13

Szafran O, Triscott J, Waugh E. Preceptors' Perspectives of International Medical Graduate (IMG) Residents Becoming Culturally Competent Within the Canadian Medical Field. (poster)

Annual Scientific Assembly of the Alberta College of Family Physicians, Banff, AB

28‐Feb‐13

Szafran O, Waugh EH, Parent R, Khera AS, Triscott J. Self‐Assessment of Cultural Competency by First‐Year Medical Students. (speaker)

North America Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG), Ottawa, ON

9‐13 Nov 13

Triscott E, Dobbs B, Triscott J. Examining the Accuracy of the Clock Drawing Task for Assessing Driving Competency of Cognitively Impaired Drivers. (poster)


18‐Apr‐13

Triscott J, Campbell‐Scherer D, Hagtvedt R, Gojmerac M. Multimorbidity at a Rehabilitation Hospital: Analysis and Implications. (poster)


20‐Apr‐13

Triscott J, Dobbs B, Charles L. Care of the Elderly Program, Department of Family Medicine, University of Alberta. (poster)

Alberta College of Family Physicians Seniors Conference, Edmonton, AB

2‐Nov‐13

Wagg A. Aging and Detrusor Under Activity: Is there a Link? (invited speaker)

4th ICI‐RS International Consultation on Incontinence Research Society Scientific Program, Bristol, UK

6‐Jun‐13

Wagg A. Clinical Conundra: The Frail Elderly. (invited speaker)


30‐Aug‐13

Wagg A. Continence in the Elderly: Entering the Era of Choice. (invited speaker)

British Geriatrics Society Autumn Meeting, Harrogate, UK

21‐Nov‐13

Wagg A. Dementia ‐ Alzheimer Disease, Vascular Dementia, Frontal Lobe Dementia, Lewy Body ‐ How Do We Know the Difference and What is the Difference? (invited speaker)

Late Stage Seeds of Hope Alzheimer Society, Edmonton, AB

21‐Oct‐13

Wagg A. Dignity, Anticholinergics & Preservation of Cognitive Function in Continence Care. (invited speaker)

Presentation to Urologists and Family Practitioners, Winnipeg, MB

1‐May‐13

Wagg A. Effect of Sit to Stand Activity on the Function of Residents with Dementia in Long‐Term Care Facilities: Results of a Controlled Trial. (invited speaker)

42nd Annual Scientific & Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Halifax, NS

18‐Oct‐13

Wagg A. Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Impact. (invited speaker)

Continence for SpR's in Geriatric Medicine Meeting, Manchester, UK

6‐Feb‐13


Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date Wagg A. Exploring the New World: A New Class of Oral Treatment for Overactive Bladder. (invited speaker)

43rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Continence Society, Barcelona, Spain 28‐Aug‐13

Wagg A. Frail Elderly and Urinary Incontinence. (invited speaker)

25th Annual Meeting of the German Geriatric Society, Hof, Germany

14‐Sep‐13

Wagg A. From Young to Old: State of the Art Lecture: Incontinence and Age. (invited speaker)

28th Annual European Association of Urology (EAU) Congress, Milan, Italy

16‐Mar‐13

Wagg A. Geriatric Incontinence and the Risk of Fall and Fracture. (invited speaker)

ICS Education Course at SOBEST (Brazilian Wound, Ostomy and Continence Society), Salvador, Brazil

13‐Oct‐13

Wagg A. Healthy Aging: A Now and Future Challenge. (invited speaker)

Geriatric Medicine ‐ 2013 Successful Health Aging Conference, Edmonton, AB

15‐Jun‐13

Wagg A. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Falls in Women: A Case Control Study. (poster)


30‐Aug‐13

Wagg A. Maintaining Continence in Older Women: Comorbid Conditions, Polypharmacy and Cognition. (invited speaker)

Danish Urogynecologial Association, Copenhagen, Denmark

4‐Jan‐13

Wagg A. Managing Co‐Morbidities and Cognition. (invited speaker)

Sense of Leadership (SOL) XII Conference, Bristol, UK

19‐May‐13

Wagg A. NICE Guidelines for LUTS in Men and Women. (invited speaker)

Continence for SpR's in Geriatric Medicine Meeting, Manchester, UK

7‐Feb‐13

Wagg A. Overactive Bladder in the Elderly Population. (invited speaker)

Western Society of Pelvic Medicine (WSPM) Meeting, Calgary, AB

27‐Apr‐13

Wagg A. Overactive Bladder in the Elderly. (invited speaker)

Presentation to Urologists and Family Practitioners, Vernon, BC

29‐Oct‐13

Wagg A. Preserving Bladder and Bowel Function. (invited speaker)

Geriatric Medicine ‐ 2013 Successful Health Aging Conference, Edmonton, AB

15‐Jun‐13

Wagg A. Quantifying Quality: How Do You Measure the Impact of Incontinence Technology on the Quality of Life of Consumers? (invited speaker)

Simon Foundation's 4th Annual Conference, Chicago, IL

13‐Apr‐13

Wagg A. ScopeOUT: Sustainability and Spread of Quality Improvement Activities Following Cessation of Project Support. (poster)

42nd Annual Scientific & Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Halifax, NS

18‐Oct‐13

Wagg A. Special Considerations in Managing UI/OAB in Older People. (invited speaker)

Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, Calgary, AB

12‐Jun‐13

Wagg A. The Complex Elderly Incontinent Patient ‐ Nocturia in the Elderly Vulnerable Population. (invited speaker)

General Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Continence Advisors, Urology and Gynecology Consultants, Cardiff, UK

18‐Nov‐13

Wagg A. The Elderly Challenge. (invited speaker)

United Kingdom Continence Society 2013 Meeting, Bradford, England

17‐Apr‐13

Wagg A. Treatment Strategies for Geriatric Incontinence. (invited speaker)


13‐Oct‐13


Author(s)/Title Location of Conference Date Wagg A. Urinary and Fecal Incontinence ‐ The ICS and ICI Algorithms. (invited speaker)


13‐Oct‐13

Wagg A. Urological Issues in the Elderly. (invited speaker)

68th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Urological Association (CUA), Niagara Falls, ON

24‐Jun‐13

Wagg A. What is New in Female Urology? (invited speaker)

28th Annual European Association of Urology (EAU) Congress, Milan, Italy

18‐Mar‐13

Waugh E, Szafran O, Triscott J. Cultural Competency Skills for Health Care Professionals: Learning Manual. (poster)

Canadian Association of Continuing Health Education (CAHE) Conference, Vancouver, BC

11‐Jun‐13

Specialized Rehabilitation Adams K, David BL. Methods of Manipulation for Children With Severe Disabilities to Do Hands‐On Math Activities: Robot, Directing, Guiding.

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Conference, Seattle, WA

12‐Mar‐13

Barlott, T, Mendoza, M, Rodriguez F, Puentes P, Adams K. The Use of Mobile Phones to Improve Information Access and Social Interaction for People with Disabilities and Their Caregivers in an Under‐Resourced Colombian Community.

Symposium on Disability, Technology and Rehabilitation in Low and Middle Income Countries. Seattle, WA

27‐28 Jun 13

Cook A, Adams K. Robots as Tools to Develop Language and Cognitive Skills.

Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference, Orlando, FL

30 Jan ‐2 Feb 13

Packford K. Celebrating Practice: Recipe for Success to Sustain Best Practice in Telehealth Diagnostic ABR Delivery. (poster)

Alberta College of Speech‐Language Pathologists and Audiologists Annual Conference

24‐25 Oct 13

Packford K. Recipe for Success to Sustain Best Practice in Telehealth Diagnostic ABR Delivery. (poster)

Research Transfer Network of Alberta Annual Conference, Banff, AB

10‐12 Oct 13

Packford K. Recipe for Success to Sustain Best Practice in Telehealth Diagnostic ABR Delivery. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13

Qi L, Schmidt B, Zhang M. Improving Hearing Screening of NICU Babies Using 1000 Hz Tympanometry. (abstract)

Canadian Association of Speech‐Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA), Victoria, BC

27‐Apr‐13

Rincon, AR, Sirard K, Wainer A, Adams K. Lego Robots Promoting Mother‐Child Communication During Free Play: A Pilot Study with a Child With Severe Motor Impairment.

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Conference, Seattle, WA

12‐Mar‐13

Schmidt B, Qi L, Qureshi M, Hendson L, Zhang M. Using a Middle Ear Assessment in the NICU to Improve Accuracy in Hearing Screening. (poster)


23‐Oct‐13



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