A5051557153- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
University of Alberta
2018-2025
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
2023-2025
Foothills Medical Centre
2013-2024
Alberta Health
2019-2024
Alberta Health Services
2016-2024
Women and Children’s Health Research Institute
2024
University of California, San Diego
2024
Calgary Laboratory Services
2024
Marymount University
2024
University of Calgary
2013-2023
To analyze relations among injury, demographic, and environmental factors on function, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), satisfaction in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).Prospective observational registry cohort study.Specialized acute rehabilitation SCI centers.Participants (N=340) from the Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry (RHSCIR) who were prospectively recruited 2004 to 2014 included. The model participants 79.1% men, a mean age 41.6±17.3 years. Of...
Clinical trials of therapies for acute traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) have failed to convincingly demonstrate efficacy in improving neurologic function. Failing acknowledge the heterogeneity these injuries and under-appreciating impact most important baseline prognostic variables likely contributes this translational failure. Our hypothesis was that neurological level severity initial (measured by American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale [AIS]) act jointly are major...
Implanted functional electrical stimulation (FES) systems for walking are experimentally available to individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI); however, data on short-term therapeutic and outcomes limited. The goal of this study was quantify effects an implanted FES system after cervical SCI. After robotic-assisted treadmill training overground gait maximized his voluntary function, individual SCI (American Spinal Injury Association grade C, level 6-7) who could stand...
As the incidence of traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) in elderly rises, clinicians are increasingly faced with difficult discussions regarding aggressiveness management, likelihood recovery, and survival. Our objective was to outline risk factors associated in-hospital mortality surgical non-surgical patients following tSCI determine those unlikely have a favorable outcome. Data from (≥ 65 years age) Canadian Rick Hansen SCI Registry 2004 2017 were analyzed using descriptive analysis....
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected healthcare systems and delivery worldwide. Policy makers are utilizing social distancing isolation policies to reduce the risk of transmission spread COVID-19, while research, development, testing antiviral treatments vaccines ongoing. As part these policies, in-person been reduced, or eliminated, avoid infection in high-risk vulnerable populations, particularly those with comorbidities. Clinicians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists have...
Background: Adults with spinal cord injury/dysfunction (SCI/D) are commonly prescribed multiple medications to manage secondary conditions. Significant challenges managing have been highlighted. SCI/D may interact healthcare providers and receive fragmented care specific their medications. Prior research has also emphasized the need for more support medication self-management among population. Objective: To co-develop a toolkit assist adults SCI/D. Patient Public Involvement: A working group...
Veterans comprise almost 17% of the 250,000 persons with spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D) in United States. Pressure ulcers are common complications SCI/D. We compared annual health care utilization and costs between veterans without pressure Health Administration (VHA). had more total inpatient days on average (61.00 vs 9.19;P < .001) higher ($100,935 $27,914;P due primarily to ($91,341 $13,754;P .05). Our results highlight need identify patients at risk for who could benefit from...
Costs associated with initial hospitalization following spinal cord injury (SCI) are substantial, and a major driver of costs is the length stay (LOS); that is, time injured individual remains hospitalized prior to community reintegration. Our aim was study factors variables contribute LOS traumatic SCI. Modeling (process mapping SCI healthcare delivery system in Canada discrete event simulation) regression analysis using national registry individuals acute Canada, existing databases,...
Return to living at home is an important patient-reported outcome following traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI). Specialized inpatient rehabilitation assists such patients in maximizing function and independence. Our project aim was describe those receiving specialized after tSCI Canada, determine if improved the likelihood of returning home. This cohort study utilized data from Rick Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry (RHSCIR) identify with discharged 1 18 participating acute spine...