Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development
2012 Annual Report
“Joining State-of-the-Art Research With State-of-the-Art Care”
Glenrose Rehabiliation Hospital—Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development—Annual Report
Research Mission
“…. to engage in research that increases
knowledge and contributes to rehabilitation practice in
the community at large.”
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
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Table of Contents
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Message from Glenrose Administration ....................................... 4
GRH Foundation Support .............................................................. 5
BLINC Projects: Bionic Limbs for Improved
Natural Control.............................................................................. 6
Use of Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Scoliosis .......................... 9
Glenrose OIL Centre ...................................................................... 10
GRH-NAIT Collaborative ................................................................ 12
Knowledge Translation.................................................................. 14
Studying the Risk of Falls with Wireless Monitoring..................... 16
Lego Robots Help Students with Math Activities.......................... 18
Role of Rehabilitation Technology Leaders................................... 19
Robotics in the Glenrose Courage Centre ..................................... 20
Machine Learning: Adaptive Prosthetics ..................................... 21
Research Affiliates Appointed in 2012 .......................................... 22
Research & Technology Development Students........................... 24
Spotlight on Research Breakfast Highlights .................................. 26
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation
Clinical Research Grant Award Recipients ................................... 27
Quick Facts About Research .......................................................... 28
Grants ............................................................................................ 29
Publications ................................................................................... 35
Presentations ................................................................................ 41
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Message from Administration
Isabel Henderson
Vice-President
Dr. Gary Faulkner
Director, Rehabilitation Research
& Technology Development
I'm pleased to present the 2012 Glenrose Rehabilitation
Hospital Research Report. There is a strong relationship between
innovative research and world class care. At the Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital, more than 100 research affiliates and seven
joint research appointees are working together with our physicians
and staff to improve patient care at the Glenrose, impacting
rehabilitation care provincially, nationally, and internationally. A
culture of collaboration is a key strength of research at GRH; in the
past year we have enhanced our partnerships with NAIT, the
University of Alberta and the Canadian Forces, and have been
engaged in a number of shared projects including Machine
Learning for Adaptive Prosthetics and the BLINC Project. As well,
we have initiated a unique program to support knowledge
mobilization to assist staff in translating research into patient care.
Our committed researchers help us to ensure we will provide the
best, most innovative care today and well into the future.
This year’s annual Rehabilitation Research and
Technology Development Report highlights several very
different ways that new technologies are being developed and
integrated with clinical practice. This includes sensory feedback
systems for bionic limbs, use of ultrasound for the diagnosis of
scoliosis and the use of digital gaming technology in the pediatric
Oiler’s Interactive Learning (OIL) Centre. As well as these three
research and development thrusts, the collaboration with NAIT
and the improved wireless system for falls detection article
highlight the diverse ways technology is being adapted for very
important clinical problems. The article on knowledge
translation shows the efforts that are being made to have best
practices integrated into our clinical protocols.
All of these projects are directly related to improving
outcomes for Glenrose patients and would not be possible
without the collaboration of our academic, industrial and
governmental partners. We are also indebted to the GRH
Foundation for their ongoing support of many of these initiatives.
Without this continued assistance it would be difficult to
maintain the momentum necessary to develop these ideas and
integrate them into clinical practice.
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Dr. Charles H. Harley
Facility Medical Director
The 2012 Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Research Report
highlights the many ways our dedicated research team is making
tomorrow's rehabilitation care possible today, bringing new hope to
our patients while advancing rehabilitation research at a provincial,
national and international level. Our research changes practice and
changes lives as evidenced by the use of bionic limbs for amputees
to the reduction of radiation exposure in young patients. With 49
research partner agencies, we are privileged to work within and be
supported by the Edmonton area community to advance
rehabilitation beyond the walls of GRH. The strong momentum of
our committed research team has brought us another banner year,
offering exciting advances that are fueling hope for the future.
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Foundation Support
The Glenrose Foundation was created specifically to enhance
the exceptional care the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital delivers to
patients and our focus is to raise funds that fuel innovative research
and education, as well as acquire advanced equipment and
technology.
Wendy Dugas
President & CEO
Glenrose Rehabilitation
Hospital Foundation
Clinically based research has its highest and greatest value
when it comes to life at the Glenrose. It is critical to understanding
complex injuries and disabilities to truly drive evidence based
improvements to treatments and interventions that can be the
difference between dependence and independence.
Glenrose physicians and specialists have an ambitious vision
for more clinical research that will translate knowledge and advance
the use of world-class technology to make life better for patients and
families. Our investments – donor investments – can support that
vision and ultimately give patients, their families and staff an array
of tools to help them shape their futures.
Our Foundation is committed to supporting research
advancements as we all stand to benefit when the Glenrose focuses
on enhancing care and driving patient-centered research to
positively expand the boundaries of rehabilitation services.
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BLINC Projects: Bionic Limbs for Improved Natural Control
Dr. Jacqueline Hebert, Associate Professor, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine &
Dentistry, University of Alberta; Clinical Director, Adult Amputee Program, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Myoelectric prostheses for upper limb
amputation have shown significant technological
advances in the last several years. However their
usage is still limited by inadequate control
schemes, unnatural movements, and lack of
sensory feedback from the prosthetic limb.
Supported by the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital,
the BLINC Team is the only group in Canada to
perform targeted reinnervation surgery for upper
limb amputees to improve control of myoelectric
prostheses. This complex surgical approach
termed “bionic limb’” surgery ,uses sensory nerves
to return natural sensation of the missing hand to
the amputee. This is an exciting development, as
the team demonstrated in a proof of concept study,
that sensory feedback from a robotic device can be
translated back to the amputee in a
physiologically appropriate manner. The unique
program of “BLINC” research focuses on improving
sensory feedback, integration, and control of
prosthetic limbs from experimental design to
clinically translatable devices.
The Team currently holds a funded
subcontract award from the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) grant in collaboration with the
primary investigator, Dr. Paul Marasco, who works
out of the Biomedical Engineering Department at
the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs
Medical Center in Ohio. This four-year project
entitled “Restoring Natural Movement Sense to
Upper Limb Amputees” focuses on the return of
joint motion “kinesthesia” in upper limb amputees,
development of sensory feedback devices within
prosthetic sockets, and measuring outcomes of
prosthetic performance with and without sensory
feedback.
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Within this general research theme, the
team has multiple lines of ongoing investigation
including examining socket design, sensory
feedback devices, robotic training tools, adaptive
machine learning techniques for prosthetic
control, and development of outcome
measurement tools to study advanced prosthetic
devices. The Team’s vision is for a world-class
facility that provides customized, personalized
assessment and training for myoelectric prosthetic
prescription after upper limb loss. In addition,
they maintain a comprehensive complementary
research program that keeps them on the leading
edge of technology and innovation in the
prosthetics field and which will directly apply to
improving the outcomes for patients with limb
amputation.
The BLINC Team
The collaborative Team includes clinician scientists
with years of experience in treating upper limb
amputees at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital,
mechanical engineers who have worked on
myoelectric training technology and sensory feedback devices from the Department of Mechanical
Engineering at the University of Alberta, leading
experts in machine learning from the Department
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of Computing Science and researchers from the
Rehabilitation Neurosciences Group in the Centre
for Neurosciences at the University of Alberta.
The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital has
shown strong support for the Team’s clinical
amputee and prosthetics program. Led by Dr.
Jacqueline Hebert, the
amputee rehabilitation
program is one of the
best in Canada with a
strong multidisciplinary
team that not only
provides outstanding
patient care but also has
versatile research and
technology development
capacities. Their
experienced clinicians
provide the BLINC Team with a unique
opportunity to develop and test innovative
prosthetic systems that employ novel components
and cutting edge technology. The testing of
functional performance outcomes in the amputee
population, with access to leading edge assessment
tools in the Courage In Motion (CIM) Centre and
Syncrude Centre for Motion and Balance (SCMB).
The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital will continue
to be the centre for clinical translational research
activities for future BLINC projects.
The creation of a BLINC (Bionic Limbs for
Improved Natural Control) Centre, a world-class
facility that provides customized, personalized
assessment and training for myoelectric prosthetic
prescription after limb loss is envisioned. The
BLINC Centre would be located in a central place
for patients and clinicians in the Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital, allowing them to be
assessed and fitted in one location. At the Centre,
clinicians and patients with limb loss would be able
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to access training tools (MTT) with its modular
robotic arm, a variety of motor control strategies,
terminal prosthetic devices and sensory feedback
systems. Clinicians would be able to use the tools
in the BLINC Centre to determine the most
appropriate prosthetic set up for the individual.
After the in-clinic prescription, the patient would
be able to take home with them a portable or
virtual reality version of the MTT with which they
could continue their training. The outcome of
their visit would be a personalized prescription for
their bionic limb based on an evidence-based
methodology that would be developed through
research efforts.
Current Myoelectric Training Tool Project
Status
In partnership with the Department of
Mechanical Engineering at the University of
Alberta, the team has developed a myoelectric
training tool (MTT). By using electromyography
(EMG) electrodes attached to the surface of the
skin, amputees are able to control motors in
myoelectric prostheses by voluntarily contracting
the muscles of their residual limb. The myoelectric
training tool (MTT) was designed to help train and
assess upper limb amputees in using myoelectric
technology in advance of receiving their actual
myoelectric prosthesis. The training tool consists
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of a physical and simulated robotic arm, signal
acquisition hardware, controller software, and a
graphical user interface. The MTT is improved
over earlier training systems by providing up to
five degrees of freedom that can be controlled by
upper limb amputee patients using a variety of
control schemes. This is ideal for our targeted
reinnervation patients that have multiple muscle
control sites, but also applies to upper limb
amputees without the reinnervation procedure.
The MTT is currently in use as a research
prototype for evaluating novel myoelectric
controllers and sensory feedback systems.
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Funding has been secured from the Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital to manufacture a second
version of the MTT to be housed in the Glenrose.
This second MTT will allow us to pursue clinical
translational research into motor control, training
algorithms and clinical applications. This future
research will allow for the development of the MTT
protocol as a portable clinical tool for prosthetists
and therapists, as well as a showcase within the
GRH demonstrating the focus on using advanced
rehabilitation technology for the improvement of
patient care.
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Use of Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Scoliosis
Dr Edmond Lou, Research Associate, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a
three-dimensional (3D) deformity of the spine that
occurs in 2-4% of adolescents. Cobb angle, is a 2D
measurement from frontal plane radiographs,
which is the most common method used to
describe scoliosis severity, to monitor the
progression of a curve, to decide on a treatment
method, and to evaluate treatment outcomes.
Estimates suggest that approximately 30% of
patients with AIS require active treatment which
includes bracing and surgery, while 70% of
patients are only monitored until skeletal maturity.
Although orthopaedic surgeons know radiation
exposure is not desirable for the growing child,
there is no other commonly used non-ionizing
imaging method for scoliosis. Furthermore, the
two-dimensional radiographic views cannot
provide 3D characterization of the trunk deformity,
making it possible to underestimate the severity of
the deformity and have a sub-optimal ability to
detect progression. Although vertebral rotation is
another parameter that can be measured from
radiographs and used to describe the 3D deformity,
Lamina
it is seldom measured during clinic time because it
is time-consuming. It has demonstrated that using
ultrasound to scan AIS patients is feasible and this
imaging modality drastically reduces radiation
exposure. However, the accuracy of the ultrasound
measurements have not been determined.
A research study to validate whether 3D
ultrasound information can provide true spinal
deformity information, as well as detect and
monitor progression of scoliosis has been
undertaken. The motivation of the study is to
reduce the cumulative life time radiation dose
received by patients with AIS patients. If 3D
ultrasound is found to be a reliable tool in the
provision of spinal deformity information,
children and ultimately women stand to benefit
from the decreased radiation exposure as the breast
cancer rate for adolescents who have AIS is higher
than in the normal population.
A 5 MHz ultrasound system was used to scan
AIS patients in the upright position at the Stollery
Children’s Hospital. Research funding from the
Women and Children’s Health Institute has been
granted (2012 -2014) to scan 100 AIS patients to
validate the hypotheses. Preliminary results show
the measurements from ultrasound are comparable
to the radiograph measurements. The research team
is also developing software to reconstruct the 3D
spine from the ultrasound data. Preliminary results
are very promising.
Fig 2. A cadaver vertebra and a reconstruct 3D image
X-ray and ultrasound image from scoliotic patient.
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A cadaver vertebra and a reconstructed 3D image..
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Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital OIL Centre
Quentin Ranson, Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Technology Leader, GRH
Vickie Buttar, Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Technology Leader, GRH
December 5, 2012 marked an exciting event
at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital that had
been long in the making: the launch of the Oiler's
Interactive Learning (OIL) Centre. The OIL Centre
was funded in part by the Oiler's Community
Foundation during the Glenrose Foundation’s
Courage campaign.
The centre, located on unit 201 at the
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, features a host of
new technologies in an area that is appealing to
children and is inclusive of state-of-the-art digital
and electronic gaming activities. Many of the
technologies have been developed in-house at the
Glenrose through active collaboration with NAIT
and the University of Alberta. The centre features
robotics, motion tracking, and touch screen
interfaces for use with rehabilitation therapies
intended to improve function in children.
The OIL Centre houses a robotics station
designed by Dr. Kim Adams, a research joint
appointment, between the Glenrose and the
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the
University of Alberta. This station focuses on fine
motor skills to allow patients to build and design
their own robots. It also works on cognitive skills,
with some robots being programmable so patients
are able to teach them to perform simple tasks. All
of these robots are accessible through adaptive
speech
devices, enabling patients who require switch
access or other alternative access devices to
interact and play with the robots. Many of the
activities in this station are also designed as group
activities to allow children to interact with their
siblings and other patients in engaging ways.
The second station in the centre features
motion capture and has two components. The first
one features the Optitrack motion capture system
that has been adapted by Glenrose partners at the
University of Alberta to be used as a highly
accurate therapy tool for guiding upper and lower
extremity exercises. The second component of this
station is acustomized Microsoft Kinect unit. This
station provides many of the same abilities as the
Optitrack, but in a smaller package. Many of the
activities for the Kinect have been designed
“in-house” in partnership with Glenrose therapists
and clinicians. Each activity is designed with
specific therapies in mind and they are highly
adaptable to allow patients to be both successful at
the activity and still be challenged while engaged.
Another benefit of the Kinect is the belief that
many of these therapeutic activities will continue
after their leaving the hospital.
The third station in the OIL Centre
consists of the multi-touch screens. This area
features two 60” touch screens on its outer walls
and a third 55” touch screen in the centre. Each
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screen is loaded with both preset and custom
applications, including the snowflake multi-touch
suite, which features a number of fun and
interactive games, as well as an android emulator,
allowing Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja to be used as
part of therapy. The TVs also play host to a suite of
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custom applications designed internally at the
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and through our
NAIT partnership. Much like the Kinect games,
these games are focused on delivering a therapy
experience in an exciting way, keeping children of
all ages and abilities more engaged in gaming.
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Glenrose –NAIT Collaborative
Michael Cimolini, Technology Service Leader, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
In May 2010, the Glenrose Rehabilitation
Hospital (GRH) and the Northern Alberta Institute
of Technology (NAIT) entered a collaborative
research agreement which formalized a
cooperative relationship between the two
institutions. The goals of the collaboration were to
develop and deliver specialized software and
technology that would have beneficial effects for
both patients and staff while providing NAIT
students with an opportunity to hone and develop
their skills while working in a setting that they
normally would not get an opportunity to
experience.
The scope of the projects ranged from
simple iPad applications (that have been used to
replace standard paper forms and information) to
clinical games that mimic standard clinical
practices, to specialized rehabilitation hardware.
The program is overseen by a joint steering
committee that is tasked with developing and
maintaining a long-term relationship while the
day-to-day collaborations are looked after by
liaisons located at both sites. To assist with the
collaboration, a SharePoint website was set-up to
allow both groups to submit and update projects
allowing for freer and smoother communication.
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The first applications completed through
this partnership were the development of
websites that host podcasts, video and audio files
that share important information. One of the first
projects was completed through a joint venture
between the Scoliosis Clinic and NAIT’s Digital
Media and Information Technology (DMIT)
groups. The DMIT group created a website for the
Glenrose to allow quick and easy uploading of text,
video and audio for faster transfer of knowledge
between the GRH and the community without
needing Glenrose staff to learn complicated web
languages or networking skills. The focus of the
first set of podcasts was to create a mobile health
application to educate scoliosis patients and their
families about their treatment process.
The second of these projects was a similar
podcast, focusing on cochlear implants. Students
from the DMIT program in conjunction with GRH
clinicians developed a series of educational videos
focused on training parents and families to
conduct the Ling Six Sound Test, a test designed to
assess the functionality of the implant and
determine if the child was able to hear the full
gambit of sounds necessary to learning language.
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This years’ projects were much more
complex than the previous years’, expanding on the
partnership to encompass other groups at NAIT,
for example, projects collaborating with the
Bachelor of Technology (BTECH) program at NAIT.
This group designed and built a new mobile mount
for our touch screens. This mount allows for both
height and angle adjustment of the touch screen,
allowing it to raise from 24” to 60” in height and
from flat to upright. This adjustability allows
clinicians to be able to modify the table to work
with a much larger portion of our patient
population.
The GRH also had three projects with
DMIT this year. The first was to design a new
interactive game for the table top that focuses on
visual scanning and against gravity strength. This
was realized through the “Smash Up Derby “ game.
The second project was to develop a game for the
Microsoft Kinect system to focus on upper limb
strength training and reaching. This was realized
through our “Glenrose Says” game, a modified
version of Simon Says. Both of these projects were
presented by and being worked on, in collaboration
with our Rehabilitation Technology Leaders. The
final project is a combination iPad and web-based
project for the Amputee Clinic. The application
focuses on offering both training and reference to
amputee patients in regards to stump care and
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cleaning, as well as digitizing many of the standard
forms and information packages that are currently
used by the clinic.
In addition to the current projects, there
are a number of future projects ranging in scope
from the creation of more software for interactive
systems like the CAREN, Table Top, and Kinect to
modified adaptive devices for the I Can Centre to
iPad applications and websites. The future project
ideas and collaborations arise out of clinical needs.
There is a need to draw on the clinical expertise
and experience to continue to generate these
projects and ideas for the betterment of both
patient care and staff while keeping the Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital a facility at the cutting
edge of medical technologies and being a leader in
rehabilitation technology and providing
rehabilitation excellence.
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Knowledge Translation
Laura Mumme, Consultant, Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Funded by Alberta Health’s “Health
Workforce Action Plan” (HWAP) grant, the
Clinical Translational Research and Innovation
Framework (CTRIF) was developed as an
18- month knowledge mobilization project.
Knowledge mobilization is the process of turning
research into action which helps bridge the gap
that exists between research and practice. The
project kicked off at the Glenrose Rehabilitation
Hospital in April 2012, with the goal to develop a
framework to guide the effective and sustainable
implementation of evidence-based practice and
technology into clinical practice. In addition, the
project includes deliverables to develop a
framework to support a two-way flow of ideas, an
evaluation plan and an education plan.
A large component for successful
implementation of research into practice is by
first identifying the best framework to facilitate
the integration. “Implementation” is defined as a
set of purposeful activities at the practice,
program, and system level designed to put into
place a program or intervention of known
dimensions with fidelity (Fixsen et al, 2005).
Implementation science is the scientific study of
variables and conditions that impact changes at
practice, organization and systems levels;
changes that are required to promote the
systematic uptake, sustainability and
effectiveness of evidence-based programs and
practice in typical service and socials settings
(Blase and Fixsen, 2005). The CTRIF is using the
implementation science framework developed by
the National Implementation Research Network
(NIRN) to mobilize knowledge. NIRN uses four
active frameworks: Implementation teams,
implementation stages, implementation drivers
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and improvement cycles. Under the grant, two
knowledge mobilization projects are using this
framework. The first is the implementation of
best practice in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
diagnosis, and the second is the implementation
of best practice in the delivery of Auditory
Brainstem Response (ABR) via Telehealth. Both
projects formed a multi-disciplinary advisory
team of experts to review best practice literature
in their respective areas. In order to determine
which best practices to implement, the Advisory
Teams used the Delphi voting method. Each best
practice was rated on specific criteria, such as
sustainability and feasibility, and then prioritized
into a short list based on the results from
multiple rounds of voting. Once the best
practices were decided, the Advisory Teams
dissolved and the Implementation Teams
formed. The role of the Implementation Teams
are to operationalize the implementation of the
practice using the practice profile tool, build the
knowledge, skills and abilities required to deliver
the practice, and create an implementation
action plan to put the necessary systems in place
to support the best practice. Both teams have set
an initial implementation date of Fall 2013.
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Some of NIRN’s implementation science
tools and concepts were also applied to support
the implementation of the provincial Advanced
Care Planning Goals of Care initiative at the
Glenrose. The initial implementation for this
team was November 1, 2012. Currently, the team
is collecting data and feedback on the
implemented new practice every 3 months for the
next 18 months. This information is used to make
informed decisions on how to improve the
systems put into place until the practice is fully
implemented and a part of business as usual.
The flow of knowledge between clinical
professionals and academic/industrial partners is
another gap that exists within the healthcare
system. Therefore, it was important to develop a
framework to support a two-way flow of ideas,
processes and technological innovation for
improved clinical practice between these groups.
The concept of a Reverse Trade Show was
developed which provided a mechanism to allow
the unmet clinical needs identified by Glenrose
clinicians to be shared with industry and
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academic partners. The goals were to find
solutions for the unmet clinical needs using
innovation and technology, and develop
partnerships with industry, academic institutions
and potential government funders. The event
took place on March 13, 2013 with over 120
attendees. Ten unmet clinical needs were
presented by the clinicians who identified them
under three themes; gadgets, mobility and
transfers. Following the presentations, time was
allotted for breakout sessions, where industry
representatives could ask clinicians questions
and begin brainstorming solutions. As a result,
over 75 industry representatives expressed
interest in collaborating to meet the identified
needs. Currently, the Reverse Trade Show
committee is following up with all expressions of
interest and working towards producing
innovative products to address the clinical needs.
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Studying the Risk of Falls with Wireless Monitoring
Dr Edmond Lou, Research Associate, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
As the rapid risk in the older adult
population continues to be on the rise,
age-related health complications are emerging as
a major concern in the developing world. A
common statistic estimates that one in three
elderly people over the age of 65 will experience
at least one fall per year. In developed countries,
approximately 20% of the population is over the
age of 60, with this figure expected to increase to
32% by the year 2050. As an increasing portion of
the population falls into this high-risk group, it is
crucial to gain a better understanding behind the
causes of falls and to work towards developing
more effective fall prevention strategies.
Compared to children and athletes, who
are both prone to falls, the elderly are particularly
susceptible to fall-related injuries. Many
common physical injuries arise from falls
including cuts, abrasions, bruises and fractures,
with hip fractures being the most serious, often
requiring hospitalization.
A psychological consequence of falls is
post-fall anxiety syndrome, which is
characterized by an excessive fear of falling,
deflated self-confidence, loss of independence,
social withdrawal and avoidance of activities
likely to cause falls. Having fallen before, the
chances of an elderly person falling again within
a year are two to three times more likely. Both
the act of falling itself and the fear of falling leads
to a reduced quality of life.
A device, called a falls detector, can send
an alert for help, but are unable to prevent falls
from occurring as they do not address the root
cause of the fall. While some falls are accidental,
many are linked to physiological causes, yet few
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existing fall detection studies have examined the
relationship between vital signs and fall risk.
Wireless fall detectors and physiological
monitoring devices are not new technology, but
Fall Detector
Physiological
Monitor
A participant and the devices.
the intent of a recent study was to use the two
devices together to study the relationship
between physiological parameters and fall risk.
An automated wrist-worn fall detector and a
portable physiological monitoring device capable
of measuring heart rate (HR), blood oxygen
saturation (SpO2), and skin temperature were
developed. The two devices could work
independently as well as together through
wireless communication from the fall detector to
the physiological monitor.
A preliminary clinical trial was conducted
to evaluate the acceptance of the devices by an
elderly participant to gain feedback. Written
informed consent was obtained from an 84-yearold woman to wear the system for six hours.
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During the testing period, the participant was at
home and performed normal daily activities such
as sitting, standing, watching TV, preparing
meals, eating and walking around her living area.
Testing is still underway, but this device is
showing promising results in the hope of
reducing fall risk in the elderly.
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Lego Robots Help Students with Math Activities
Dr Kim Adams, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta;
Research Joint Appointment, Alexsandar Kostov Assistive Technology Research Lab, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Students who have severe physical
disabilities and/or complex communication needs
are at risk of not developing a good understanding
of mathematics. The current mathematics
curriculum calls for hands-on and collaborative
activities to build mathematical literacy, and this
can be challenging for these children due to
difficulties grasping manipulatives or limitations
of their communication devices. For instance, for
children who control speech generating devices by
using switches, the speed of creating a message
may be slow and there may be a limited selection
of vocabulary. Another difficulty is the adaptation
of academic activities to make them accessible to
students with manipulative disabilities, for
example, arthrogryposis, cerebral palsy and brittle
bone). In fact, the learning experience is enhanced
by a combination of seeing, speaking and doing.
Therefore, providing assistive technologies that aid
communication and manipulation where
necessary, can allow children with special needs to
fully participate in the educational curriculum.
Dr. Kim Adams and her team are studying
how children can use affordable Lego robots
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separately or in conjunction with augmentative and
alternative communication devices for manipulation
and communication in learning academic concepts.
Providing augmented manipulation by using robots
is important since manipulation of objects is a key
aspect of learning early concepts.
Since there is also limited support for
teachers on including students with severe physical
disabilities and complex communication needs in
hands-on and collaborative activities, Dr. Adams
proposes the development of a kit which would
include activities, strategies and approaches for use
by both teachers and students, on how to utilize
low-cost Lego Robots. The kit would then be trialed
through the Alberta Classroom Outreach Services
through the I Can Centre for Assistive Technology at
the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and could be
used immediately by teachers throughout Alberta as
a resource in their classrooms. This would be a
basis for developing and expanding an Alberta-based
research program in math and science for children
with physical disabilities.
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Role of Rehabilitation Technology Leaders
Quentin Ranson, Technology Leader, Occupational Therapy, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Vickie Buttar, Technology Leader, Physical Therapy, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
The Rehabilitation Technology Leader role
was created and staffed at the Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital in January 2012. Currently,
there are two Rehabilitation Technology Leaders
on site; one is an occupational therapist and one is
a physical therapist. Each Leader holds a part-time
assignment in their role and although their
primary responsibility is to provide occupational
and physical therapy support, each leader provides
consultation to other disciplines regarding
processes and strategies for incorporating new
technologies into their scope of practice.
Hospital, the Leaders also create and implement
evaluation strategies, including usage data, device
feasibility and efficacy. An emerging role of
Rehabilitation Technology Leaders is in assisting
with evaluation of products prior to
commercialization. Feedback gathered from front
line staff formed the foundation for concepts
presented at the first Reverse Trade Show hosted by
the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.
Four major areas of focus in the role of
Rehabilitation Technology Leader at the Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital are: knowledge
mobilization, service delivery, evaluation and
research facilitation, and partnering with industry
and academics. As new technologies are
developed and come to market, it is the
responsibility of the Technology Leaders to
investigate the utility of the device, examine
available research, arrange for product
demonstration for staff and deliver training and
support for devices which are purchased. In
addition to working with front-line clinical staff,
the Technology Leaders also work with industry
partners and academics in developing innovative
technological products for rehabilitation. Another
important component of their role is assisting
in-house researchers develop and implement
rehabilitation technology research projects at the
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.
As new technologies are incorporated into
patient care at the Glenrose Rehabilitation
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Robotics in the Glenrose Courage Centre
Dr. Rich Sutton, Professor and iCORE Chair, Department of Computer Science, University of Alberta
Joseph Modayil, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Computer Science, University of Alberta
Robotics is playing an increasing role in
multiple aspects of rehabilitative medicine,
including prosthetics, mobility aids and patientadapted physical therapy. To unlock the potential
benefits of robotics in these domains, the key
challenge is to understand how a robot can
interact with people in a natural and engaging
manner without continual supervision. A research
project undertaken by Dr. R. Sutton and Joseph
Modayil from Computer Science at the University
of Alberta in collaboration with the Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital is looking at the
development of an autonomous mobile robot
named “Glenny” to investigate these issues. Glenny
interacts with patients and visitors to the Building
Trades of Alberta Courage Centre (BTACC) at the
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.
This research project had three objectives;
the first was to autonomously measure how people
respond to different robot behaviours. The second
was to deploy robot’s behaviours that respond to
people. The third objective was to investigate
methods for teaching robots. Substantial progress
has been made on all three objectives.
Robot behaviours that respond to people
have also been developed using the Asus Xtion Pro
sensor. One robot behaviour greets people by
playing a happy song and says goodbye by playing a
sad song. This behaviour enables the robot to
acknowledge the presence or absence of a person.
In addition to the above progress, a
Pavlovian control has also been developed that was
inspired by classical conditioning in animals. It is an
all-encompassing mechanism in animal learning that
plays a critical role in animal training. The main idea
was transferred to robots, by showing how a robot
can learn to respond to the learned prediction of an
event. One experiment undertaken demonstrated
how Pavlovian control can enable a robot to reduce
self-inflicted damage and conserve power. The speed
of learning in Pavlovian control can enable a person
to observe changes in the robot’s behaviour in real
time, and this rapid feedback can be encouraging to a
person who is trying to teach a robot.
This exciting advancement in technology will
demonstrate the capabilities of reinforcement
learning to the rehabilitation community.
A sensor has been deployed at the Courage
Centre that can quantify how people respond to
Glenny. It measures the location and pose of
people in three dimensions and is situated in the
robot to observe people as they walk by Glenny.
The sensory continually monitors how the robot’s
behaviour influences people. There is no human
observer to bias the measurements and the “pose
data” is saved without any personally identifiable
information.
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Machine Learning: Adaptive Prosthetics
Dr. Patrick Pilarski, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Computer Science, University of Alberta
Dr. Rich Sutton, Professor and iCORE Chair, Department of Computer Science, University of Alberta
The Adaptive Prosthetics Project is a joint
venture between (Alberta Innovates Centre for
Machine Learning (AICML), the Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital, the University of Alberta
Faculties of Rehabilitation Medicine, Medicine and
Dentistry and Engineering. Since its inception in
April 2010, the project has been led by Dr. Patrick
Pilarski under the mentorship of Dr. R. Sutton.
Over the past three years, the project has
demonstrated many technical advances during
testing with amputee and non-amputee subjects.
The project focuses on the use of machine
Intelligence to enable more effective artificial limbs
for amputees (especially those who have
undergone targeted reinnervation surgery). As
part of Dr. Pilarski’s research, he explores new
real-time machine learning techniques for
prediction and control, including methods for
human-device interaction and communication,
long-term control adaptation and patient-specific
optimization.
Machine learning is a branch of artificial
intelligence which combines statistics, life sciences
and advanced computing to create applications
that can find patterns in large data sets. These
applications include technologies and devices that
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essentially improve virtually every area of our lives
from health to workforce.
Artificial or prosthetic limbs are used to
restore function to limbs due to injury or illness. In
order to create an adaptive prosthetic limb,
researchers needed to create a system with
electrodes on the surface of the skin to record signals
deep within the muscles. Those signals were then
transmitted through electronic amplifying
equipment to a computer. The computer would then
transform the signals to move the robotic limb.
Along with the significant gains made, there are still
limitations with the control of the limb as in specific
joint control. Researchers and prosthetic limb users
find it frustrating and very non-intuitive which
ultimately makes the users stop using the powered
prosthesis and go back to wearing the mechanical
arm. In examining the robotic limb further, it
became apparent that the current commercial
powered prostheses were not able to adapt or change
over time meaning that the amputee would be
required to learn a lot about the prosthetic limb and
how to use it, rather than the limb learning about the
amputee. The limb would learn through interacting
with its environment through machine learning.
With machine learning, tiny bits of knowledge are
learned by prediction. For example, if the amputee is
holding a coffee mug in the prosthetic limb with a
light grasp, the prediction would result in a spilled
cup of coffee. By predicting, the limb would know it
would need to tighten its grasp to ensure that the
coffee is not spilled.
As Dr. Pilarski states, “machine intelligence
has opened up many doors to the future” and “the
possibilities are endless”.
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Research Affiliates Appointed in 2012
George Buck, PhD, University of Alberta, Department of Educational Psychology
Dr. Buck’s research focuses on non-human forms of instruction as well as the use of
computer technology in learning and instruction. This extends to the use of adaptive
technologies for individuals. He is working extensively in the realm of the development
of ethics in psychological research.
Shoo Lee, MBBS, PhD, FRCPC, Mount Sinai Hospital
Dr. Lee is a neonatologist and health economist. He is Scientific Director of the Institute
of Human Development, Child and Youth Health at the Canadian Institutes of Health
Research, Professor of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Public Health, Head of
the Division of Neonatology at the University of Toronto, Pediatrician in Chief and
Director of the Maternal Infant Care Research Centre at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Chief of the
Department of Newborn and Developmental Pediatrics at Sunnybrook Health Sciences
Centre, The Women’s Auxiliary Chair in Neonatology and Head of the Division of
Neonatology at the Hospital for Sick Children and Senior Scientist at SickKids Rsesearch
Institute and Associate Member of the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute. As founder
and Director of the Canadian Neonatal Network ™ and the International Neonatal
Collaboration, Dr. Lee fosters collaborative research and he leads the CIHR Team in
Maternal-Infant Care. His research focuses on improving quality of care, patient outcomes and health care service delivery.
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Janki Shankar, PhD, University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work
Dr. Shankar’s current research areas focus on mental health, employment and education,
needs of family caregivers of people with traumatic brain injury, developmental disability
and mental illness. In addition to these areas, she is also involved in research of
domestic violence in immigrant communities and immigrant mental health.
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Phyllis Schneider, PhD, University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr. Schneider’s research has focused on the use of stories in assessment and
intervention and the effects of the way stories are presented to children or the stories
children tell or retell. Her other work has focused on the use of stories in language
intervention. In collaboration with her colleagues, she developed an instrument to
provide local norms for story development, the Edmonton Narrative Norms Instrument
(ENNI).
Trina Uwiera, MD, MEd, FRCSC, University of Alberta,
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Dr. Uwiera completed her undergraduate medical training at the University of
Saskatchewan and graduated with Great Distinction in 2000. She has extensive
research interests in both educational and clinical realms. Sensorineural hearing loss,
the etiology, diagnosis, early intervention and management form her clinical research
focus. The improvement of child health and rehabilitation is fundamental to all
aspects of her research.
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Research and Technology Development Students
Nhat Quang Vo (Vietnam Ph.D. Award)
Ph.D. 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)
Ph.D. 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-present.
Kamal Fraaz (Auto21 Award)
MSc. Thesis: “An Intelligent Active Safety System for Vehicles”.
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta, 2010-2012.
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Brandon Kwong - 4th year Mechanical Engineering (Dean Research Award - Fall 2012)
Research Project: “Validation of Computer Measurement From Radiographs for Scoliotic
Measurement.”
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 2012.
Andrew Chan – 1st year Medical Student
Research Project: “Literature Review of Brace Treatment for Scoliosis.”
Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, 2012.
Connie Luu – 2nd year Science
Research Project: Determine the Correlation of Physiological Parameters and Fall.”
Department of Neuroscience (Honours), University of Alberta, 2012.
Katherine Evans – 4th year Mechanical Engineering (NSERC summer award, 2012)
Research Project: “Determine the Optimize Pad’s Pressures and Locations for Brace Treatment
of Scoliosis.”
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 2012.
Braden Chow – 4th year Chemical Engineering
Research Project: “Reconstruction of 3D Ultrasound Image.”
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Calgary, 2011-2012.
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Spotlight on Research Breakfast and Symposium Highlights
The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation hosted their annual Spotlight on Research Breakfast
on October 25, 2012 at Northlands Expo Centre. The theme was “Improving Child Health Outcomes in
Canada.” Our featured speakers were Dr. Shoo Lee, neonatologist and health economist from Mount Sinai
Hospital in Toronto, Ontario and Dr. Charlene Robertson, Director, Pediatric Rehabilitation Outcomes,
Evaluation and Research at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.
The Research Symposium showcases research from the Glenrose and its partners and provides a unique
platform for researchers, healthcare providers and industry professionals to learn about current research as
well as offering an excellent opportunity for networking.
2012
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Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation
Clinical Research Grant Recipients
Each year, the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Foundation recognizes the value of investing in
research to enhance the delivery of rehabilitation 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 2012 award recipients:
A Pilot Study Aims to Investigate the
Effectiveness of a Computerized Memory
Training Program For Stroke Survivors:
Evidence From Behavioral and Neuro-imaging
Techniques
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ada Leung
Co-Applicants: Dr. C. Tuchak, Dr. M. Miyazaki, D.
Butterworth, J. Martens, R. Jones
What Factors Determine Therapists’
Acceptance of New Rehabilitation
Technologies: A Study Using the Unified
Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
(UTAUT)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lili Liu
Co-Applicants: Dr. A. Cruz, D. Goertzen,
Q. Ranson, V. Buttar
Prism Adaptation Therapy for the Treatment of
Spatial Neglect
Principal Investigator: Dr. Christopher Striemer
Co-Applicant: Dr. C. Tuchak
Managing Constipation: Implementing a
Protocol in a Geriatric Rehabilitation Setting
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jennifer Klein
Co-Applicants: S. Holowaty, G. Maier
Development of a Performance Assessment
Tool for Computer Assisted Rehabilitation
Environment (CAREN)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jacqueline Hebert
Co-Applicants: Dr. E. Parent, D. Goertzen, V.
Buttar
What Treatments for Urinary Incontinence Are
Acceptable to Older People With the
Condition?
Principal Investigator: Dr. Adrian Wagg
Co-Applicant: Dr. K. Hunter
Communication on Employment Prospects For
Getting to Work: The Impact of Impaired
Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Principal Investigator: Dr. Joanne Volden
Co-Applicants: Dr. K. Goulden, W. Mitchell
Long-Term Evaluation of Workshop Training
for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Principal Investigator: Dr. Shawn Reynolds
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Quick Facts About Research
**These research activities involve the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital either at a local or provincial health
services level or through relevant academic affiliations.
Researchers: 207
Research Affiliates: 112
Studies Commenced in 2012: 53
Joint Research Appointments: 6
Active Research Projects: 565
Research Publications: 80
Research Presentations: 170*
External Funding Received: $9.4 million
Research Partner Agencies: 49
2013 Conference Attendances/Presentations Delivered
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2013 Grants
Funding Source
Alberta Centre for
Child, Family and
Community Research
(ACCFCR)
#
Award
Years
$ Amount
Awarded This
Year
Title
Investigator(s)
2
$
40,000.00
Mathematics Intervention for Children with
FASD.
2
$
19,997.50
Navigating Systems of Care for Young Persons
with Autism in Alberta.
Zwaigenbaum L
Alberta Health
Services
1
$
25,000.00
Assessment of Decision-Making Capacity in
Adults With Diseases and Disabilities. Has the
Decision-Making Capacity Model Been
Effective?
Parmar J
Alberta Heritage
Foundation for
Medical Research
(AHFMR)
5
$
50,000.00
Alberta Sepsis Network.
Alberta Teachers
Association
1
$
3,000.00
Astellas Pharma
Canada Inc.
4
$
17,002.00
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.
Triscott J
2
$
800,000.00
A Randomized Cross Over Study of the Effect
of Solifenacin Versus Placebo and Oxybutynin
on the Cognitive Function of Older People
With Mild Cognitive Impairment.
Wagg A
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 (USA)
3
$
139,059.00
Autism Treatment Network: Edmonton Site.
Zwaigenbaum L
Making "Hands On" Activities Accessible to
Everyone.
Rasmussen C, Pei J, Coles C,
Kanle G, Andrew G, Brandell
D, Pasula B
Robertson CMT
Adams K, David BL
2
$59,550.00
Examining Vocational Services for Adults with
Autism.
Zwaigenbaum L
3
$155,448.00
Genomic Influences on Developmental Course
and Outcome in Infants at Risk of ASD: A High
Risk Baby Sibling Research Consortium (BSRC)
Study.
Zwaigenbaum L
Autism Speaks
(Canada)
4
252,176.00
Improving Early Diagnosis and Treatment for
ASD: The Canadian Infant Sibling Project.
Zwaigenbaum L
Auto 21 Inc.
2
127,925.00
An Integrated Smart Active Safety System
(ISASS) for Vehicles.
29
$
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Chowdhury, WU J,
Muscedere,
Moussa W, Lou E
Funding Source
#
Award
Years
$ Amount
Awarded This
Year
Title
Investigator(s)
5
$
130,355.00
5
$
280,000.00
6
$
240,000.00
Training Program in Autism Research (a CIHR
Strategic Training Initiative in Health Research).
4
$
183,398.00
Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of
Neurodevelopment.
5
$ 1,402,204.80
Translating Research In Elder Care (TREC).
China Institute of
University of Alberta
1
$
6,000.00
Research Collaboration Between the University
of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong
Kong and the Hong Kong Polytechnic
University and the Fudan University.
Edmonton Civic
Employee Research
Awards
1
$
9,630.00
Optimize the Applied Pressure and Pad
Locations for the Orthotic Treatment of
Scoliosis.
EU-ERA AGE 2
Framework
(European Union
Collaborative Grant)
3
$
92,751.00
CACTUS-D, Continence Across Continents to
Upend Stigma and Dependency.
Wagg A
Faculty of
Rehabilitation
Medicine, University
of Alberta
1
$
5,425.00
Comparing Effectiveness, Efficiency and
Satisfaction Using a Lego Robot Versus Other
Modes of Manipulation to Perform Math
Activities.
Adams K
Fondo de
Investigacion
Universidad del
Rosario (FIUR),
Universidad del
Rosario, Bogata,
Columbia
1
$
10,000.00
Imaginarios y Representaciones Sociales En
Torno a La Discapacidad En Communidades
Vulnerables: Estudio De Caso Sector El Codito.
Rodriquez L, Adams K
Genome Canada
2
$
101,541.00
A Computationally Efficient Platform For GeneSet Analysis of Microarray Studies With
Multivariate Phenotypes.
Dinu I
30
Understanding Early Developmental
Trajectories in Autism: From Infancy to Age 8.
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Pathways to
Better Outcomes Phase II.
Zwaigenbaum L
Zwaigenbaum L, Szatmari P
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Zwaigenbaum L,
Fombonne E
Rasmussen C
Wagg A
Lou E, Hedden D, Le L
Lou E, Hill D, Moreau M,
Mahood J, Hedden D
Funding Source
Glenrose
Rehabilitation
Hospital Foundation
Clinical Research
Grant
#
Award
Years
$ Amount
Awarded This
Year
Title
Investigator(s)
Development of a Balance and Mobility
Module for a Performance Assessment Tool for
the Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation
Environment (CAREN).
Hebert J
What Treatments Do Older People With
Urinary Incontinence Find Acceptable?
Wagg A
1
$
5,000.00
1
$
10,000.00
1
$
5,000.00
Evaluating Outcomes That Matter For Parents
of Children with Severe Multiple Disabilities:
The Cochlear Implant Parent Outcomes
Instrument (CIPOI).
Ritter K., Hayward D, Dinu I.
1
$
8,000.00
Reliability of Schroth Curve Type Classification
and Exercise Prescription in Adolescents With
Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Parent E, Bosnjak S, Hedden
D, Watkins B
1
$
7,000.00
Assistive Technology Skills Training Through
the Use of Robots.
Global Environment
Fund (Scott MacLeod
Fund)
1
$
25,000.00
10-Minute Films: Mexican Depression Case,
Cambodian PTSD Case, Sikh Breast Cancer
Case.
Triscott J
Good Samaritan
Society
1
$
5,000.00
CHOICE Evaluation: 15 Years Later.
Parmar J
Hospital for Sick
Children Foundation
1
$
5,000.00
International Meeting for Autism Research
Stakeholder PreConference.
International
Continence Society
2
$
40,000.00
Janus Research Grant
4
$
Mend a Heart
Foundation
2
Ministry of Science
and Technology,
Portugal
2
31
Adams K,
Helmbold B
Zwaigenbaum L,
Roberts W
Development of a Quality of Life Questionnaire
for Urinary Incontinence in Frail Older People.
Wagg A
2,376.00
International Medical Graduates Becoming
Culturally Competent Family Physicians With
the Canadian Medical Cultural Context.
Triscott J
$
8,750.00
International Study of Neurodevelopmental
Outcomes Following Cardiac Surgery in
Neonates and Infants: A Pooled Database
Study.
Robertson CMT
$
97,063.10
Estudo Comparativo Da Utilizacao de Robots
Reais e Simulados por Criancas Com e Sem
Disfuncoes Neuromotoras (Comparison of
Physical and Simulated Robot Use by Children
with Disabilities and Matched Typically
Developing Children).
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Encarnacao P, Adams K,
Cook A
Funding Source
#
Award
Years
$ Amount
Awarded This
Year
MSI Foundation
2
$
48,000.00
National Centres of
Excellence (NCOE)
3
$
881,066.67
National Institutes of
Health (NIH)
5
$
84,700.20
3
$
5
National Institutes of
Mental Health (NIMH)
Natural Sciences and
Engineering Research
Council of Canada
(NSERC)
Natural Sciences and
Engineering Research
Council of Canada
(NSERC) Collaborative
Health Research
Project
Natural Sciences and
Engineering Research
Council of Canada
(NSERC) Idea to
Innovation Program
32
Title
Investigator(s)
Acute Care Surgery in the Elderly: A Controlled
Assessment of Mortality, Disposition and
Quality of Life Outcomes.
Wagg A
Genomic Influences on Brain and Behavioural
Trajectories in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Zwaigenbaum L
Restoring Upper Limb Movement Sense to
Amputees: A Move Towards Natural Control of
Prosthetic Limbs.
Hebert J, Parent E, Goertzen
D, Buttar V
107,975.33
Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition
(APrON) - Toxicant-Diet Interactions On
Neurodevelopment of Children Exposed
Perinatally to Environmental Neurotoxicants..
FoMed, UA;Pediatrics, UC;
AFNS, UA; SPH, UA; Alberta
Children's Hospital; Nursing,
UNB; SPH, UA; Alberta Centre
for Toxicology, UC.
$
400,000.00
Longitudinal Investigation of Brain Growth in
Infants at Risk of Autism Using MRI and DTI.
Zwaigenbaum L, Piven J
5
$
10,000.00
Infant Brain Imaging Study: Phase II.
Zwaigenbaum L, Piven J
5
$
18,000.00
An Intelligent Spinal Orthosis.
7
$
13,495.71
Development of Working Memory and
Mathematics in Young Children.
1
$
10,000.00
The Development of a Concha Electrode for
the Electrocochleography (ECochG).
Zhang M
3
$
110,000.00
Assistive Robots with Haptic Training for
Learning Enhancement for Young Children
With Disabilities.
Adams K, Tavakoli M, Cook A,
Darrah J, Weibe, Pilarski P,
Sutton R
1
$
123,985.00
A Novel MEMS Based 3D Micro Load Cell
Utilization in Emerging Technologies.
Moussa W, Lou E
1
$
124,300.00
Development of 3D Strain Gauge Sensor for
Structural Health Monitoring of Aging Critical
Systems.
Moussa W, Lou E
Lou E
Rasmussen C
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Funding Source
NeuroDevNet
#
Award
Years
$ Amount
Awarded This
Year
Title
Investigator(s)
Rasmussen C
3
$
33,333.33
FASD: Gene-Environment Interactions,
Predictive Biomarkers and the Relationship
Between Structural Alterations in the Brain and
Functional Outcomes.
1
$
15,000.00
On the Job: Advancing Vocational
Opportunities for Persons with Autism
Spectrum Disorders.
Zwaigenbaum L
Pfizer - The David and
Beatrice Reidford
Research Scholarship
1
$
5,000.00
Improving the Diagnosis and Management of
Dementia in Primary Care: An Innovative
Collaborative Approach to Westview Primary
Care Network Phase III.
Parmar J
Physiotherapy
Foundation of
Canada (Ortho
Canada)
2
$
2,500.00
Can Pain Location Changes Predict Clinical
Outcomes in Treatments for Non-Specific Low
Back Pain?
Parent E, Bonnet F,
Dinu I
Reseau Provincial de
Recherche en
Adaptation Readaptation (REPAR)
1
$
20,000.00
Development of an Optimal Data Acquisition
Protocol for Spine Kinematics and Trunk
Muscle Activation in Patients with Non-Specific
Low Back Pain.
Preuss R, Lariviere C, Van
Dillen L, Henry S, Parent E
Scoliosis Research
Society
2
$
12,500.00
Markerless 3D Assessment of Severity and
Progression of Scoliosis Using Surface
Topography.
2
$
13,137.50
A Novel Approach to Use Surface Topography
Results for Assessing Scoliosis.
2
$
76,405.00
Autism Comes to the Hospital: Experiences of
Hospital Care From the Perspectives of
Children and Adolescents with Autism
Spectrum Disorders, Their Parents and Health
Care Providers.
Sick Kids Foundation
Adeeb S, Moreau M, Hedden
D, Parent E, Lou E, Westover L
Adeeb S, Parent E, Lou E,
Duke K, Westover L,
Moreau M
Zwaigenbaum L
Simons Foundation
Autism Research
Institute (SFARI)
2
$
675,556.50
Genomic Influences on Development and
Outcomes in Infants at Risk of ASD: A BSRC
Study.
Zwaigenbaum L
Sinneave Family
Foundation
1
$
155,180.00
An Alberta-Based Examination of Autism
Spectrum Disorder: A Review of Trends,
Needs, Current Resources and Perceived
Solutions.
Zwaigenbaum L
Teaching & Learning
Enhancement Fund
(U of A)
5
$
20,350.00
33
Cardiac Revascularization Frailty and
Outcomes.
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Rolfson D
Funding Source
#
Award
Years
$ Amount
Awarded This
Year
Title
Investigator(s)
A Compliance Study of Hip Protector Users For
Prevention of Fragility Fracture.
Wong MS, Lou E, Law,
Ng B, Lok L
The International
Society for Prosthetics
and Orthotics
1
$
7,000.00
The Northern Alberta
Benefits Society for
Scoliosis
1
$
50,000.00
University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing
3
$
3,097.80
Does LUTS Related Fall Risk Represent
Dual/Multitasking?
Wagg A
University of Alberta Faculty of
Rehabilitation
Medicine
2
$
5,000.00
Remapping Tinnitus Cortex.
Zhang M
University of Alberta
(Seed Funding Grants,
Department of
Pediatrics)
1
$
5,820.00
Research to Improve the Diagnosis of FASD.
US Health Resources
and Services
Administration Autism Intervention Research/Physical
Health
3
$
49,686.00
Women & Children's
Health Research
Institute (WCHRI)
3
$
9,966.66
Full Torso Surface Topography Measurements
for the Management of Scoliosis: Reliability,
Responsiveness and Correlation With
Radiographic Measures of Curve Severity.
1
$
24,664.00
Pediatric Remote Ischemic Pre-Conditioning.
2
$
12,332.00
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Study.
2
$
47,906.00
Ultrasound Imaging to Quantify the Severity of
Scoliosis Without Exposure to Harmful
Radiation.
Lou E, Moreau M,
Hedden D, Le L, Hill D
3
$
16,666.67
FASD: Gene-Environment Interactions,
Predictive Biomarkers and the Relationship
Between Structural Alterations in the Brain and
Functional Outcomes.
Beaulieu C,
Rasmussen C
3
$
166,666.67
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Research Into Scoliosis.
Autism Intervention Research Network for
Physical Health.
Genomic Influences on Brain and Behavioural
Trajectories in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Hill D, Raso J, Lou E
Rasmussen C, Pei J,
Andrew G
Zwaigenbaum L
Parent E, Hedden D, Hill D,
Lou E, Emrani M, Moreau M,
Adeeb S
Guerra G, Robertson C,
Rebeyka I, Ross D, Dinu I,
Acton B, Duff J
Robertson CMT
Zwaigenbaum L
2012 Publications
Adult Rehabilitation
Journal Article
Hebert JS, Lewicke J. Case Report of a Modified Box and Blocks Test With Motion Capture to Measure Prosthetic Function.
Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 49(8), 2012.
Hebert JS, Payne MW, Wolfe DL, Devlin M. Comorbidities in Amputation: A Systematic Review of Hemiplegia and Lower
Limb Amputation. Disability and Rehabilitation, 34(23):(1943-1949), 2012.
Kennedy MD, Fischer R, Fairbanks K, Lefaivre L, Vickery L, Molzan J, Parent E. Can Pre-Season Fitness Measures Predict Time
to Injury in Varsity Athletes?: A Retrospective Case Control Study. Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy
& Technology, Jul23:4(1):26, 2012.
Magdanz E, Parent EC, Henhoeffer G and Kennedy MD. The Ability of Musculoskeletal Screening and Fitness Measures to Predict
Time to Injury in Varsity Athletes. Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 44 (5) Supple S141), 2012.
Parent EC, Alderdice C, Evans J, Feldman S, Robinson S, White L, Long A, McDougall M, Bonnet F, Brososky C. Repeated
Movement Testing in Patients With Low Back Pain (LBP) Using the Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Approach: How
Much is Enough? Physiotherapy Canada, 64 Suppl 1, p28, 2012.
Pilarski PM, Dawson MR, Degris T, Carey JP, Chan KM, Hebert JS, Sutton RS. Prediction and Anticipation for Adaptive
Artificial Limbs. IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine, 2012.
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Abstract
Algoaer K, Gilmour S, Alton G, Robertson CMT and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow-Up Group.
One-Year Outcomes After Liver Transplantation For Children < 3 Years.
Clark BG, Koning C & Magill-Evans J. Factors Associated With Development of Quality of Life in Adolescents With Autism
Spectrum Disorders, July 2012.
Gaynor JW, Stopp C, Wypij D, Andropoulos DB, Atallah J, Beca J, Duncan K, Ghanayem NS, Goldberg CS, Hovels-Gurich H,
Ichida F, Justo R, Latal B, Mahle WT, McQuillen P, Pizarro C, Shekerdemian LS, Synnes A, Bellinger DC, Newburger JW,
Robertson CMT for the International Pooled Data Project Investigators and the Pediatric Heart Network. Early
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery In Infancy Have Not Improved: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis
of 1709 Patients.
Gilmour SM, Dinu I, Joffe AR, Alton AY, Yap JYK, Acton BV, Sauve RS, Martin SR, Kneteman N, Robertson CMT and the Western
Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow-Up Group. Prediction of Neurocognitive Outcomes at Kindergarten Entry After
Liver Transplantation at Less Than Three Years of Age.
Guerra 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.
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. Neurodevelopmental Outcome Following Exposure to
Sedative and Analgesic Drugs for Complex Cardiac Surgery in Infancy: Four-Year Follow-Up.
Zorzela L, Granoski D, Joffe A, Alton G, Robertson CMT, Guerra G, Lequier L and the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric
Therapies Follow-Up Group. Survival, Neurocognitive and Functional Outcomes in Pediatric Cardiac ECPR.
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Book Chapter
Robertson CMT, Watt MJ. Neonatal Neural Rescue: A Clinical Guide. Neurological Follow-Up of Infants Treated With Hypothermia.
Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Journal Article
Benfield D, Moussa WA, Lou E. A Packaging Solution Utilizing Adhesive Filled TSVs and Flip-Chip Methods. Journal of
Micromechanics and Microengineering, 22:6, 2012.
Bowen RE, Abel MF, Arlet V, Brown D, Burton DC, D'Ambra P, Gill L, Hoekstra DV, Karlin LI, Raso J, Sanders JO Schwab FJ.
Outcome Assessment in Neuromuscular Spinal Deformity. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, 32(8):792-8, 2012.
Brown MR, Lebel RM, Dolcos F, Wilman AH, Silverstone PH, Pazderka H, Fujiwara E, Wild TC, Carroll AM, Hodleveskyy O, Zedkova L,
Zwaigenbaum L, Thompson AH, Greenshaw AJ, Dersun SM. Effects of Emotional Context on Impulse Control. Neuroimage,
63(1):(434-46), 2012.
Chalmers E, Lou E, Hill D, Zhao V, Wong MS. Development of a Pressure Control System for Brace Treatment for Scoliosis,
Journal of IEEE Transaction Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 20(4), pp 557-563, 2012.
Chan A, Lou E, Hill D, Faulkner G. Development of a Sensor System to Measure Interface Corrective Force Distribution in a Brace
for the Treatment of Scoliosis. Journal of Medical and Engineering Physics, 34(9), 1310-1316, 2012.
Chen W, Le LH, Lou E. Ultrasonic Imaging of Spinal Vertebrae. Open Journal of Acoustics, 2, 95-103, 2012.
Clark B, Andrews D, Taghaddos S, Dinu I. Teaching Child Development to Medical Students. The Clinical Teacher. 9(6):368-72,
Dec 2012.
Darrah J, Wiart L, Magill-Evans J, Ray L, Andersen J. Are Family-Centered Principles, Functional Goal Setting and Transition
Planning Evident in Therapy Services for Children With Cerebral Palsy? Child: Care Health and Development, 38(1):41-47, 2012.
Dosman C, Witmans M, Zwaigenbaum L. Iron's Role in Pediatric Restless Legs Syndrome: A Review. Pediatrics and Child Health,
17(4):(193-197), 2012.
Duku E, Vaillancourt T, Szatmari P, Georgiadis S, Zwaigenbaum L, Smith IM, Bryson S, Fombonne E, Mirenda P, Roberts W,
Volden J, Waddell C, Thompson A, Bennett T and the Pathways in ASD Study Team. Investigating the Measurement Properties
of the Social Responsiveness Scale in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental
Disorders, 2012.
Georgiades S, Szatmari P, Boyle M, Hanna S, Duku E, Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S, Fombonne E, Volden J, Mirenda P, Smith I,
Roberts W, Vaillancourt T, Waddell C, Bennett T, Thompson A and the Pathways in ASD Study Team. Investigating the
Phenotypic Heterogeneity in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Factor Mixture Modeling Approach. Journal of Child
Psychology and Psychiatry, 2012.
Georgiades 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. Archives of General Psychiatry,
1-7, 2012.
Guerra GG, Robertson CMT, 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 Cardiovascular Surgery,
Epub Apr 2012.
Hashem M, Parent EC, Hill D, Hedden D, Moreau M, Mahood JK. Correlations Between Changes in Surface Topography and
Changes in Radiograph Measurements From Before to Six Months After Surgery in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Canadian Journal of Surgery, Suppl, 1.2,12,S39, Jun 2012.
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Joffe AR, Lequier L, Robertson CMT. Pediatric Outcomes After Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation For Cardiac Disease
and for Cardiac Arrest: A Review. American Society for Artificial Organs Journal, 58: 297-310, 2012.
Keleman LE, Want Q, Dinu I, Vierkant RA, Tsai YY, Cunningham JM, Phelan CM, Fridley BL, Amankwah EK, Iversen ES, Berchuck A,
Schildkraut JM, Goode EL, Sellers TA. Regular Multivitamin Supplement Use, Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in ATIC, SHMT2
and SLC46A1 and Risk of Ovarian Carcinoma. Frontiers in Applied Genetics Epidemiology, 3:33, 2012.
Koppenhaver SL, Fritz JM, Hebert J, Kawchuk G, Parent E, Gill NW, Childs JD, Teyhen DS. Manipulation Special Issue: Association
Between History and Physical Examination Factors and Change in Lumbar Multifidus Muscle Thickness After Spinal Manipulation
in Patients With Low Back Pain. Journal of Electromyographic Kinesiology. Oct; 22(5):724-31, 2012.
Kully-Martens K, Denys K, Treit S, Tamana S, Rasmussen C. A Review of Social Skills Deficits in Individuals with Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: Profiles, Mechanisms and Interventions. Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental
Research, 36(4):(568-576), 2012.
Kully-Martens K, Pei J, Rasmussen C. Source Monitoring in Children with and Without Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 37(7):(725-735), 2012.
Kuwaik GA, Roberts W, Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson S ,Smith IM, Szatmari P, MacKinnon BM, Tanel N, Brian J. Immunization
Uptake in Younger Siblings of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism, 2012.
Leavey A, Zwaigenbaum L, Heavner K, Burstyn I. Gestational Age at Birth and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Alberta,
Canada. Journal of Pediatrics, 2012.
Lou E, Hill D, Raso J, Donauer A, Moreau M, Mahood J, Hedden D. Brace Wear Characteristics During the First Six Months
for the Treatment of Scoliosis. Student Health Technology Forum, 176:346-9, 2012.
Lou E, Hill D, Raso J, Donauer A, Moreau M, Mahood J, Hedden D. Smart Brace Versus Standard Rigid Brace for the Treatment
of Scoliosis: A Pilot Study. Student Health Technology Forum, 176:338-41, 2012.
Lou E, Hill DL, Hedden DM, Moreau MJ, Mahood JK, Raso JV. An Objective Measurement of Brace Usage for the Treatment
of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Medical Physics and Engineering. 33(3), 290-294, 2012.
Lou E, Hill DL, Raso JV, Donauer A, Moreau MJ, Mahood JK, Hedden DM. Brace Wear Characteristics During the First Six
Months for the Treatment of Scoliosis. Research Into Spinal Deformities - 8 Studies in Health Technology and Informatics.
IOS Press Oxford, 176, pp 346-349, 2012.
Lou E, Hill DL, Raso JV, Donauer A, Moreau MJ, Mahood JK, Hedden DM. Smart Brace Versus Standard Rigid Brace for the
Treatment of Scoliosis: A Pilot Study. Research Into Spinal Deformities - 8 Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. IOS
Press Oxford, 176, pp 338-341, 2012.
Lou E, Lam G, Hill D, Wong MS. Development of a Smart Garment to Reduce Kyphosis During Daily Living. Journal of Medical
and Biological Engineering and Computing, 20(11), 1147-1154, 2012.
Mackie AS, Alton GY, Dinu IA, Joffe AR, Roth SJ, Newburgery JW, Robertson CMT. Validation of a Novel Clinical Outcome Score:
Predicting the Sequelae of Infant Heart Surgery. Journal of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. Epub Sep 2012.
McLennan JD, Doig J, Rasmussen C, Hutcheon E, Urichuk L. Stress and Relief: Parents Attending A Respite Program. Journal
of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 21(4):(261-269) 2012.
Morgan C, Zappitelle M, Robertson CMT, Alton GY, Sauve RS, Joffe AR 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, Epub, Aug 2012.
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Ohashi JK, Mirenda P, Marinova-Todd S, Hambly C, Fombonne E, Szatmari P, Bruson S, Roberts W, Smith I, Vaillancourt T, Volden J,
Waddell C, Zwaigenbaum L, Georgiades S, Duku E, Thompson A. Comparing Early Language Development in Monolingual
and Bilingual Exposed Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6:890-897, 2012.
Pauk J, Ezerskiy V, Raso JV, Rogalski M. Epidemiologic Factors Affecting Plantar Arch Development in Children With Flat Feet.
Journal of American Podiatry, 102(2):14-21, 2012.
Pepper D, Rempel G, Austin W, Ceci C, Hendson L. More Than Information: A Qualitative Study of Parents' Perspectives on
Neonatal Intensive Care at the Extremes of Prematurity, Advances in Neonatal Care, 12:303-309, 2012.
Rasmussen C, Tamana S, Baugh S, Andrew G, Tough S, Zwaigenbaum L. Neuropsychological Impairments on the NEPSY-II
Among Children With FASD. Child Neuropsychology. 1-13, 2012.
Richer L, Leonard NJ, Dower N, Robertson CMT. Familial Cerebral Palsy: Recurrence of Cerebral Palsy in the Presence of Multiple
Risk Factors. Case Reports in Pediatrics, Article ID 307857, 2012.
Robertson CMT, Alton GY, Bork KT, Joffe AR, Tawfik GC, Sauve RS, Moddemann DM, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM. Bilateral Sensory
Permanent Hearing Loss After Palliative Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Operation. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 93,
(1248-1253, 2012.
Sato D, Lionel AC, Leblond CS, Prasad A, Pinto D, Walker S, O'Connor I, Russell C, Drmic IE, Hamdan FF, Michaud JL, Endris V,
Roeth R, Delorme R, Huguet G, LeBoyer M, Rastam M, Gillberg C, Lathrop M, Stavropoulos DJ, Anagnostou E, Weksberg R,
Fombonne E, Zwaigenbaum L, Fernandez BA, Roberts W, Rappold GA, Marshall CR, Bourgeron T, Szatmari P, Scherer SW.
SHANK1 Deletions in Males with Autism Spectrum Disorder. American Journal of Human Genetics, 90(5):879-87, 2012.
Talwar V, Zwaigenbaum L, Goulden K, Manji S, Loomes C, Rasmussen C. Lie-Telling Behavior in Children with Autism and Its
Relations to False-Belief Understanding. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 27(2):(122-129), 2012.
Vaags AK, Lionel AC, Sato D, Goodenberger M, Stein QP, Curran S, Ogilvie C, Ahn JW, Drmic I, Senman L, Chrysler C, Thompson A,
Russell C, Prasad A, Walker S, Pinto D, Marshall CR, Stavropoulos DJ, Zwaigenbaum L, Fernandez BA, Fombonne E, Bolton PF,
Collier DA, Hodge JC, Roberts W, Szatmari P, Scherer SW. Rare Deletions at the Neurexin 3 Locus in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
American Journal of Human Genetics, 90(1):133-41, 2012.
Verschuren O, Wiart L, Ketelaar M. Stages of Change in Physical Activity Behavior in Children and Adolescents With Cerebral
Palsy. Disability & Rehabilitation, 2012.
Vershuren O, Wiart L, Hermans D, Ketelaar M. Identification of Facilitators and Barriers to Physical Activity in Children and
Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Pediatrics, 161(3):488-494, 2012. `
Wiart L, Darrah J, Kelly M, Legg D. Community Fitness Programs: What is Available for Children and Youth With Motor Disabilities
and What Do Parents Want? Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2012. (in press)
Wiart L, Darrah J. Evaluation of Community-Based Fitness Programs for Children and Youth With Motor Disabilities.
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 54, Suppl 6, 2012.
Wiart L, Kehler H, Rempel G, Tough S. The Current State of Inclusion of Children With Special Needs in Child Care Programs
in One Canadian Province. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2012. (in press)
Wiart L, Kehler H, Rempel G, Tough S. What Factors are Associated with the Presence of Children With Special Needs in Child
Care Program? Child Care Health and Development, 2012.
Wiart L, Kolaski K, Butler C, Vogtle L, Logan L, Hickman R, Romeiser J, Samson-Fang L, Matsuba CA, Baird MW, Roxborough L,
Mayson T, Dinu I. Inter-rater Reliability and Convergent Validity of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental
Medicine Methodology for Conducting Systematic Reviews. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 54(7):606-611, 2012.
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Wiart L, Levack W, Siegert R. Rehabilitation Goal-Setting: Theory, Practice and Evidence. Goal-Setting in Pediatric Rehabilitation,
2012 (in press).
Wiart L. How Can Qualitative Research Contribute to the Expanding Knowledge Base in Pediatric Physical Therapy? Physical
Therapy Reviews, 17(6):425-429, 2012.
Wiart L, Kolaski K, Butler C, Vogtle L, Logan L, Hickman R, Romeiser J, Samson-Fang L, Matsuba CA, Baird MW, Roxborough L,
Mayson T, Dinu I. Inter-rater Reliability and Convergent Validity of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental
Medicine Methodology for Conducting Systematic Reviews. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 54(7):606-11, 2012.
Wolff JJ, Gu H, Gerig G, Elison JT, Styner M, Gouttard S, Botteron KN, Dager SR, Dawson G, Estes AM, Evans AC, Hazlett HC,
Kostopoulos P, McKinstry RC, Paterson SJ, Schultz RT, Zwaigenbaum L, Piven J, IBIS Network. American Journal of Psychiatry.
169(6):589-600, 2012.
Zhou D, Lebel C, Lepage C, Rasmussen C, Evans A, Wyper K, Pei J, Andrew G, Massey A, Massey D & Beaulieu C. Developmental
Cortical Thinning in FASD. Neuroimage, 1(58), pp 16-25, 2012.
Zwaigenbaum L, Bryson SE, Szatmari P, Brian J, Smith IM, Roberts W, Vaillancourt T, Roncadin C. Sex Differences in Children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder Identified Within a High-Risk Infant Cohort. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012.
Specialized Geriatrics
Abstract
Dobbs M, Parmar J, Marin A, Kirwin C, McKay R. Development of a Multidisciplinary Model of Dementia Care for Use in Primary
Care Networks in Alberta. Alzheimer's Association.
Journal Article
Cardozo L, Hall T, Ryan J, Ebel Bitoun C, Kausar I, Darekar A, Wagg A. Safety and Efficacy of Flexible-Dose Fesoterodine in British
Subjects With Overactive Bladder: Insights Into Factors Associated With Dose Escalation. International Urodynecology
Journal, 2012.
Chaudhury H, Mahmood A Gaumont A, Rust TB. The Effect of Physical Environment on Medication Errors in Long-Term Care.
International Journal of Healthcare Quality Assurance. 25(5), 431-441, 2012.
McGrother CW, Donaldson MM, Thompson J, Wagg A, Tincello DG, Manktelow BN. Etiology of Overactive Bladder: A Diet and
Lifestyle Model for Diabetes and Obesity in Older Women. Journal of Neuro-urology & Urodynamics. 31(4): 487-95, 2012.
Wagg A, Compion G, Fahey A, Siddiqui E. Persistence With Prescribed Antimuscarinic Therapy For Overactive Bladder: A UK
Experience. British Journal of Urology, 2012.
Wagg A, Khullar V, Marschall-Kehrel D, Michael MC, Oelke M, Osterloh I, Ebel Bitoun C ,Darekar A Weinstein D. Flexible Dose
Fesoterodine in Elderly Subjects With Overactive Bladder: Results of the Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, SOFIA
Trial. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2012.
Wagg A. Antimuscarinic Treatment in Overactive Bladder: Special Considerations in Elderly Patients. Drugs Aging, 29(7); 539-48,
2012.
Specialized Rehabilitation Services
Journal Article
Cook A, Adams K, Encarnacao P, Alvarez L. The Role of Assisted Manipulation in Cognitive Development. Developmental
Neurorehabilitation, 15(2), 136-248, 2012.
Zhang M. High Frequency Hearing Impairment Assessed With Cochlear Microphonics. Acta Oto-Laryngologica, 132(9);
pp 967-73, 2012.
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Zhang M. Response Pattern Based on the Amplitude of Ear Canal Recorded Cochlear Microphonic Waveforms Across Acoustic
Frequencies in Normal Hearing Subjects. Trends in Amplification, 16(2); pp 117-26, 2012.
Zhang M. Using Notched or Unnotched Acoustic Stimulation to Treat Tinnitus. Journal of the Association for Research in
Otolaryngology. 35, pp 300-301, 2012.
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2013 Presentations
Title
Name of Conference & Location
Date
Adult Rehabilitation
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Chalmers E, Lou E, Le L, Zhao V. An Efficient
Method of Estimating Foot Angle Using
Accelerometers and Gyroscopes. [poster]
The Hong Kong Prosthetics and Orthotics
Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong
Duda MA, Wolfe DL, Hsieh JTC, Koning C and the
SCI KMN. Achieving Implementation Fluency: A
National Approach to Implementing and
Sustaining Evidence-Based Practices for Treatment
and Prevention of Secondary Complications For
Individual With Spinal Cord Injuries.
Interdependence 2012, Vancouver, BC
Evans K, Lou E. An Objective Measurement of Hip
Protector Compliance. [conference proceeding]
13th Annual Biomedical Engineering
Conference, Banff, AB
19-21 Oct 12
Evans K, Lou E. An Objective Measurement of Hip
Protector Compliance. [podium]
13th Alberta Biomedical Engineering
Conference, Edmonton, AB
22-24 Oct 12
Hebert JS. A Novel Method to Provide Sensory
Feedback and Improve Function of Myoelectric
Prosthesis After Upper Limb Amputation.
[podium]
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran
Health Research (CIMVHR), Kingston, ON
27-Nov-12
Hebert JS. A Novel Targeted Sensory
Reinnervation Method to Enhance Feedback and
Improve Function and Control of Myoelectric
Prostheses After Upper Limb Amputation.
[speaker]
American Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
(ACRM) Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC
11-Oct-12
Hebert JS. Case Study of a Veteran 16 Years Post
Injury: Using the CAREN and Motion Capture for
Assessment. [invited speaker]
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran
Health Research (CIMVHR), Kingston, ON
26-Nov-12
Hebert JS. Use of the ICF in Outcome Measure
Selection. [invited speaker]
38th Annual Meeting of the American
Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP),
Atlanta, GA
22-Mar-12
Hebert JS. Utilization of the CAREN system at the
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital for Stroke and
Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation. [poster]
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran
Health Research (CIMVHR), Kingston, ON
26-Nov-12
Hsieh JTC, Wolfe DL, Koning C, Scovil CY, KrasDupuis A, Laramee MT, Hunter JA and the SCI
KMNetwork. From Clinical Practice Guidelines to
Front-Line Best Practice Implementation: It's So
Easy, Or Is It?
51st Annual International Spinal Cord Society
Annual Scientific Meeting, London, England,
UK
3-5 Sep 12
Kamal F, Lou E, Zhao V. Design and Validation of a
Small Scale 5.9 GHz DSRC System for Vehicular
Communication. [conference proceeding]
The 25th Annual IEEE Canadian Conference
Proceeding on Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Montreal, QC
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital—Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development—2012 Annual Report
6-Oct-12
May 12
29 Apr - 02 May 12
Title
Name of Conference & Location
Date
Kamal F, Lou E, Zhao V. Design and Validation of a
Small Scale 5.9 GHz DSRC System for Vehicular
Communication. [conference proceeding]
The Canadian Conference on Electrical and
Computer Engineering, Montreal, QC
29 Apr - 02 May 12
Koning C, Kras Dupuis A, Mumme L, Hsieh J and the
SCI KMN. Evaluating Best Practice Implementation
Within Network of Six SCI Rehabilitation Centres
Across Canada.
Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum
2012, Ottawa, ON
Jun 12
Koning C, Mumme L ,Stoesz B, Janzen W and the SCI
KMNetwork. Making "It" Work: Innovative
Implementation Planning for Best Practice in Spinal
Cord Injury.
Research Transfer Network of Alberta
Conference , Banff, AB
Oct 12
Koning C. Evidence-Based Practice: Signposts to
the Yellow Brick Road.
Canadian Network of Child and Youth
Rehabilitation (CN-CYR) National
Rehabilitation Symposium, Vancouver, BC
Oct 12
Li M, Lou E, Saw SW, Wong MS. Development of
Compliance Tracking System For Hip Protector.
[abstract]
The Asian Prosthetic and Orthotic Scientific
Meeting (APOSM2012), Kobe, Japan
03-05 Aug 12
Magdanz E, Parent EC, Henhoeffer G, Kennedy MD.
The Ability of Musculoskeletal Screening and Fitness
Measures to Predict Time to Injury in Varsity
Athletes. [poster]
29 May - 02 Jun 12
59th Annual Meeting of the American College
of Sports Medicine (ACSM), San Francisco, CA
Mark M, Mumme L, Koning C, Huitsing C, Bayless K,
Hodgkinson N, Hsieh JTC, Duda MA, Brown J and the
SCI KMN. Practical Steps Towards Best Practice
Implementation in Spinal Cord Injury.
Interdependence 2012, Vancouver, BC
May 12
Nicol S, Janzen W, Koning C, Mumme L, Stoesz B,
Parmar R and the SCI KMNetwork. Intra-Alberta
Collaboration for Implementing Best Practices in
Spinal Cord Injury Care.
Research Transfer Network of Alberta
Conference , Banff, AB
Oct 12
Parent EC, Alderdice C, Evans J, Feldman S,
Robinson S, White L, Long A, McDougall M, Bonnet F,
Brososky C. Repeating Movement Testing in
Patients With Low Back Pain (LBP) Using the
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Approach:
How Much is Enough? [poster]
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Congress 2012, Saskatoon, SK
24-27 May 12
Parent EC, Bonnet F, Long A. Pain Location is
Associated With Pain and Disability in Patients with
Non-Specific Low Back Pain (LBP). [podium]
International Federation of Orthopaedic
Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT),
Quebec City, QC
01-05 Oct 12
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Name of Conference & Location
Date
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Congress 2012, Saskatoon, SK
24-27 May 12
Parent EC, Jacobs J. Correlations Between Changes
in Pathoanatomical MRI Findings and Changes in
Pain With a Bout of Flexion Exercises in Persons with
Low Back Pain. [podium]
International Federation of Orthopaedic
Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT),
Quebec City, QC
01-05 Oct 12
Qi L, Ferguson-Pell M, Parent EC, Bayless K. An RCT
Accessing the Functional Outcomes of a Manual
Wheelchair Skills Training Program With Feedback.
[poster]
GRH Spotlight on Research
Breakfast/Symposium, Northlands Expo
Centre, Edmonton, AB
Schofield J Adeeb S, Parent EC. An Assistive KneeAnkle-Foot Orthosis and Sit-To-Stand Biomechanics.
[podium]
13th Alberta Biomedical Engineering
Conference, Banff, AB
Schofield J, Adeeb S, Parent E. Development and
Testing of an Assistive Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis.
[poster]
GRH Spotlight on Research
Breakfast/Symposium, Northlands Expo
Centre, Edmonton, AB
Schofield J, Adeeb S, Parent EC. An Assistive KneeAnkle-Foot Orthosis and Sit-to-Stand Biomechanics.
[poster]
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
(ASME) 2012 Summer Bioengineering
Conference, Fajardo, Peurto Rico
20-23 Jun 12
Schofield J, Adeeb S, Parent EC. An Assistive KneeAnkle-Foot Orthosis. [podium]
Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)
2012 3rd International Structural Specialty
Conference, Edmonton, AB
06-09 Jun 12
Wolfe DL, Hsieh JTC, Kras-Dupuis A Campbell K, Flett
H, Koning C and the SCI KMN. Online Delphi to
Identify Targets for Best Practice Implementation
and Associated Performance Measures.
Interdependence 2012, Vancouver, BC
Parent EC, Breitkreitz R, Ladd J, McIntosh K, Pauls D,
Urhbach S, Koppenhaver S. A Pilot Sensitivity to
Change Study of Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging
of the Transversus Abdominis and Lumbar
Multifidus in Patients With Low Back Pain. [abstract]
25-Oct-12
19-21 Oct 12
25-Oct-12
May 12
Specialized Geriatrics
43
Charles L. Care of the Elderly Program. [conference
proceedings]
Alberta College of Family Physicians,
Edmonton, AB
2-Nov-12
Charles L. Care of the Elderly Program.
Alberta College of Family Physicians,
Edmonton, AB
2-Nov-12
Dobbs M, Parmar J, Marin A, Kirwin C, McKay R.
Development of a Multidisciplinary Model of
Dementia Care for Use in Primary Care Networks in
Alberta. [conference proceeding]
Alzheimer's Association International
Conference, Vancouver, BC
14-Jul-12
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital—Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development—2012 Annual Report
Title
Kirwin C, Parmar J, Dobbs B Bailey A, Marin A, Moe
G, McKay R. Improving the Diagnosis and
Management of Dementia in Primary Care: An
Innovative, Collaborative Approach in the Westview
Primary Care Network. [conference proceeding]
Name of Conference & Location
Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian
Geriatrics Society, Quebec City, PQ
Date
19-Apr-12
Parmar J. Assessment of Decision-Making Capacity.
[speaker]
Geriatric Challenges and Solutions
Conference, 2012 Conference Workshop,
Edmonton, AB
9-Jun-12
Parmar J. Developing a Collaborative Care Model
For Dementia in a Rural Primary Care Network.
[poster]
Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Summer
Student Research Day, University of Alberta,
Edmonton, AB
13-Oct-12
Parmar J. Development of Multi-Disciplinary Model
of Dementia Care for Use in Primary Care Network in
Alberta. [speaker]
Alzheimer's Association International
Conference, Vancouver, BC
17-Jun-12
Parmar J. Improving the Diagnosis and
Management of Dementia in Primary Care: An
Innovative, Collaborative Approach in the Westview
Primary Care Network. [poster]
20-Apr-12
32nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the
Canadian Geriatrics Society, Quebec City, PQ
Parmar J. Improving the Diagnosis and
Management of Dementia in Primary Care: An
Innovative, Collaborative Approach in the Westview
Primary Care Network. [speaker]
Geriatric Grand Rounds, Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton, AB
1-May-12
Parmar J. Improving the Diagnosis and
Management of Dementia in Primary Care: An
Innovative, Collaborative Approach in the Westview
Primary Care Network. [speaker]
Family Medicine Research Day, University of
Alberta, Edmonton AB
8-Jun-12
Parmar J. Workshop on Assessment DecisionMaking Capacity Assessment: Geriatrics Update.
[speaker]
CME Conference, Calgary, AB
28-Sep-12
Rust TB, Kwong S. Promoting Independence in
Persons with Alzheimer's Disease: Do As I Say, Not
As I Do.
International Society for the Study of
Behavioral Development Conference,
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Rust TB, Lund L and Maier G. Evaluation of the
Artist-in-Residence Program. [poster]
GRH Spotlight on Research
Breakfast/Symposium, Northlands Expo
Centre, Edmonton, AB
25-Oct-12
Wagg A. Association Between Incontinence and
Falls in the Elderly. [invited speaker]
Montreal Geriatric Research Institute, McGill
University, Montreal QC
16-Jan-12
Wagg A. Chronic Medical Conditions and the
Bladder: Conservative, Medical and Surgical
Management. [invited speaker]
42nd Annual Meeting of the International
Continence Society, Beijing, China
16-Oct-12
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45
Name of Conference & Location
Date
Wagg A. Continence and Incontinence: A
Geriatrician's Perspective. [invited speaker]
McGill University Grand Rounds at Shriners
Hospital, Montreal QC
18-Jan-12
Wagg A. Effect of Treatment Response on the
Decision to Escalate Antimuscarinic Dose in Elderly
Subjects With Overactive Bladder. [poster]
European Association Of Urology
(EUA)/International Consultation on
Incontinence (5th ICI), Paris, France
26-Feb-12
Wagg A. Ensuring Dignity in Continence Care.
[keynote speaker]
Dementia Care 2012 Conference - Alzheimer
Society, Winnipeg, MB
6-Mar-12
Wagg A. Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Impact.
[invited speaker]
Continence for SpR's in Geriatric Medicine,
Manchester, UK
1-Mar-12
Wagg A. Health and Social Care Provision For
Continence - Achieving Sustainable Models for the
Future. [invited speaker]
Global Forum on Incontinence, Copenhagen,
Denmark
24-Apr-12
Wagg A. Healthy Aging - Hope or Pitfall? [invited
speaker]
First International Medical Congress: Woman
and Man Healthy Ageing Congress, Warsaw,
Poland
12-Oct-12
Wagg A. Healthy Aging. [invited speaker]
Advising an Aging Population Seminar for the
Legal Education Society of Alberta, Calgary,
AB
30-May-12
Special Presentation to Urologists,
Gynecologists, Geriatricians and General
Practitioners, Reykjavik, Iceland
20-Sep-12
Wagg A. Incontinence in the Elderly: New Trends in
Treatment and Case Discussions. [invited speaker]
Wagg A. Interventions in the Incontinence in the
Elderly Patient: Future Perspectives. [invited
speaker]
SOL XI Sense of Leadership - Leadership Like
Never Before Continence, Manchester, UK
Wagg A. Interventions That Work: Care Homes and
the Frail Elderly. [invited speaker]
Continence for SpR's in Geriatric Medicine,
Manchester, UK
2-Mar-12
Wagg A. Knowledge Transfer: How Do You Get Best
Practices Into Practice? [invited speaker]
Dementia Care 2012 Conference - Alzheimer
Society, Winnipeg, MB
6-Mar-12
Wagg A. Management of Urge Urinary
Incontinence/Overactive Bladder in the Elderly
Patient. [invited speaker]
Pfizer PHURE Pelvic Health Forum, Berlin,
Germany
17-Mar-12
Wagg A. Measuring Quality of Life: The Importance
of Developing Tools for Measure Quality of Life.
[invited speaker]
Global Forum on Incontinence, Copenhagen,
Denmark
Wagg A. Meet the Experts Session. [invited
speaker]
42nd Annual Meeting of the International
Continence Society, Beijing, China
28-29 Apr 12
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital—Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development—2012 Annual Report
23-25 Apr 12
18-Oct-12
Title
Name of Conference & Location
Date
Wagg A. Nocturia - Continence Best Practices:
Making a Difference. [invited speaker]
Continence Advisors - Canadian Nurses
Biennial Conference, Winnipeg, MB
7-Sep-12
Wagg A. Scientific Session Chair. [plenary session
chair]
42nd Annual Meeting of the International
Continence Society, Beijing, China
19-Oct-12
Wagg A. Solifenacin and Cognitive Function in
Elderly People With Mild Cognitive Impairment: The
SENIOR Study. [poster]
European Association Of Urology
(EUA)/International Consultation on
Incontinence (5th ICI), Paris, France
26-Feb-12
Wagg A. Treatment With Fesoterodine or
Tolterodine Reduces Symptom Bother in Elderly
Patients With Overactive Bladder Including Urgency
Urinary Incontinence. [poster]
European Association Of Urology
(EUA)/International Consultation on
Incontinence (5th ICI), Paris, France
23-26 Feb 12
Wagg A. Treatment With Fesoterodine Versus
Tolterodine For Reducing Symptom Bother in Elderly
Patients With Overactive Bladder During Urgency
Urinary Incontinence. [poster]
European Association Of Urology
(EUA)/International Consultation on
Incontinence (5th ICI), Paris, France
26-Feb-12
Wagg A. Urinary Incontinence - An Intimate
Problem in Old Age. [invited speaker]
First International Medical Congress: Woman
and Man Healthy Ageing Congress, Warsaw,
Poland
13-Oct-12
Wagg A. Welcome, Purpose of the Course and
Learning Objectives. [invited speaker]
Continence for SpR's in Geriatric Medicine,
Manchester, UK
1-Mar-12
Woo K. Usability of Medication Adherence
Technologies Among Older Adults. [poster]
2012 Covenant Research Day, Edmonton, AB
9-Feb-12
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Aelicks N, Hendson L. Trends in Practice and
Neonatal Outcomes. Contemporary Challenges in
Perinatal Care.
MoreOB Conference, Red Deer, AB
Algoaer K , Gilmour S, Alton G, Robertson CMT and
the Western Canadian Complex Pediatric Therapies
Follow-Up Group. Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
in Young Children After Liver Transplantation.
[poster]
International ESPGHAN Meeting, Stockholm,
Sweden
Alton GY, Robertson CMT. Neurodevelopmental
Outcomes for Children With Congenital Heart
Disease. [invited speaker]
National Conference of the Canadian SADS
Foundation - Challenges of Living With
Cardiac Rhythm Disorders and Congenital
Heart Disease, Edmonton, AB
Alton G, Garcia GG, Joffe AR, Atallah J, Ross D,
Rebeyka I, Robertson CMT. Vocabulary
Development at Age Two Years After Complex
Cardiac Surgery In Early Infancy. [poster]
16th Annual Cardiac Sciences Day, University
of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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Mar 12
27-28 Apr 12
28-Apr-12
8-Jun-12
Title
Alton G, Garcia GG, Joffe AR, Atallah J, Ross D,
Rebeyka I, Robertson CMT. Vocabulary
Development at Age Two Years After Complex
Cardiac Surgery In Early Infancy. [poster]
Date
16th Annual Cardiac Sciences Day, University
of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
8-Jun-12
22nd Biennial Meeting of the International
Society for the Study of Behavioral
Development, Edmonton, AB
08-12 Jul 12
Chalmers E, Lou E, Zhao V, Wong MS. A Pressure
Control System for Brace Treatment of Scoliosis.
[conference proceeding]
The Hong Kong Prosthetics and Orthotics
Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong
6-Oct-12
Chalmers E, Lou E, Zhao V, Wong MS. A System for
Use in Researching Ideal Brace Treatment Dosage for
Scoliosis. [poster]
GRH Spotlight on Research
Breakfast/Symposium, Northlands Expo
Centre, Edmonton, AB
25-Oct-12
Chalmers E, Lou E, Zhao V, Wong MS. A System for
Use in Researching Ideal Brace Treatment Dosage for
Scoliosis. [poster]
WCHRI Research Day, Edmonton, AB
28-Nov-12
Clark BG, Koning C & Magill-Evans J. Factors
Associated With Development of Quality of Life in
Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders.
[abstract]
International Society for the Study of
Behavioral Development Conference,
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Jul 12
Clark BG, Koning C, Magill-Evans J. Health-Related
Quality of Life for Teens with ASD: Application of a
Modified ICF Model of Functioning and Disability.
[abstract]
International Meeting for Autism Research,
Toronto, ON
Jun 12
Denys K, Rasmussen C. Quality of Life and Family
Stress in Children with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. [oral
presentation]
2012 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Study
Group, San Francisco, CA
23-Jun-12
Dinu I, Wang X, Pyne S. Linear Combination Test for
Gene Set Analysis of a Continuous Phenotype.
[poster]
European Association for Cancer Research,
Barcelona, Spain
07-10 July 12
Duff J, Joffe A, Moddemann DM, Robertson CMT,
Dinu I, Vatanpour S, Ross D, Rebeyka IM. Prediction
of the Four-Year Outcome After Early Surgery for
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection.
[plenary chair]
19th Meeting of the Registry and Follow-Up
Program at the Stollery Children Hospital,
Edmonton, AB
21-Sep-12
16th Annual Cardiac Sciences Day, University
of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
8-Jun-12
Baugh L, Rasmussen C, Andrew G, Pei J.
Intervention Recommendations After Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Assessment. [oral]
Garcia GG, Joffe AR, Alton GY, Dinu IA, Robertson
CMT. Quality of Life in Children with Chromosomal
Abnormalities Who Have Had Surgery in Early
Infancy For Congenital Heart Disease. [poster]
47
Name of Conference & Location
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital—Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development—2012 Annual Report
Title
Garos D, Joffe AR, Robertson CMT. Long Term
Outcomes of PICU Cardiac Patients. [panel member]
Gaynor JW, Stopp C, Wypij D, Andropoulos DB,
Atallah J, Beca J, Duncan K, Ghanayem NS, Goldberg
CS, Hovels-Gurich H, Ichida F, Justo R, Latal B, Mahle
WT, McQuillen P, Pizarro C, S Hekerdemian LS,
Synnes A, Bellinger DC, Newburger JW, Robertson
CMT and the International Pooled Data Project
Investigators and the Pediatric Heart Network. Early
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Cardiac
Surgery in Infancy Have Not Improved: A
Multicentre Retrospective Analysis of 1709 Patients.
[panel member]
Gilmour SM, Dinu I, Joffe AR, Alton AY, Yap JYK,
Acton BV, Sauve RS, Martin SR, Kneteman N,
Robertson CMT and the Western Canadian
Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow-Up Group.
Prediction of Neurocognitive Outcomes at
Kindergarten Entry After Liver Transplantation at
Less Than Three Years of Age. [poster]
Guerra GG, Atallah J, Alton G, Dinu I, Joffe A, Sauve
RS, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM, Robertson CMT. Quality of
Life in Children With Chromosomal Abnormalities
Who Have Had Surgery in Early Infancy For
Congenital Heart Disease. [poster]
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.
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Following Exposure
to Sedative and Analgesic Drugs for Complex
Cardiac Surgery in Infancy: Four Year Follow-Up.
[panel member]
Name of Conference & Location
Latin American Congress in Pediatric Critical
Care and the 11th Brazilian Conference in
Pediatric Critical Care, Sao Paulo, Brazil
American Heart Association Meeting ,
Los Angeles, CA
Date
13-16 Jun 12
Dec 12
11-12 Oct 12
Studies of Pediatric Liver Transplantation
(SPLIT) Research Annual Meeting, Denver CO
Cardiac Sciences Day, EPICORE Centre,
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Jun 12
19-Sep-12
Department of Pediatric Rounds, Universidad
Austral, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hashem M, Parent EC, Hill D, Hedden D, Moreau M,
Mahood JK. Correlations Between Changes in
Surface Topography and Changes in Radiograph
Measurements From Before to Six Months After
Surgery in Adolescents With Idiopathic Scoliosis.
[podium]
8th Annual Canadian Spine Society Meeting,
Sun Peaks, BC
29-Feb-12
Hicks M, Sauve R, Joffe A, Robertson CMT, Ross D.
Early Childhood Language and Vocabulary
Outcomes After Neonatal Arterial Switch. [plenary
chair]
19th Meeting of the Registry and Follow-Up
Program at the Stollery Children’s Hospital,
Edmonton, AB
21-Sep-12
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Title
49
Name of Conference & Location
Date
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?
[plenary chair]
19th Meeting of the Registry and Follow-Up
Program at the Stollery Children’s Hospital,
Edmonton, AB
Joffe AR, Guerra GG, 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 Health
Defects: A Matched Comparative Study. [plenary
chair]
19th Meeting of the Registry and Follow-Up
Program at the Stollery Children’s Hospital,
Edmonton, AB
21-Sep-12
Joffe AR, Lequier L, Robertson CMT. A Systematic
Review of Neurological Outcomes After Cardiac
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Children.
[poster]
16th Annual Cardiac Sciences Day, University
of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
8-Jun-12
Joffe AR, Lequier L, Robertson CMT. A Systematic
Review of Outcomes After Cardiac Extracorporeal
Membrane Oxygenation in Children With Single
Ventricle Anatomy. [poster]
16th Annual Cardiac Sciences Day, University
of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
8-Jun-12
Joffe AR, Robertson CMT, Garcia GG, Alton GY,
Atallah J, Ross DB, Rebeyka IM. Recent Outcomes
After Norwood Surgery for Hypoplastic Left Heart
Syndrome. [poster]
16th Annual Cardiac Sciences Day, University
of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
8-Jun-12
Koning C, VoldenJ. Identifying Pragmatic Language
Skill Difficulties in School-Aged Boys With Autism
Spectrum Disorder. [abstract]
International Meeting for Autism Research,
Toronto, ON
Jun 12
Koning C. Evidence-Based Practice: Signposts to
the Yellow Brick Road.
Canadian Network of Child and Youth
Rehabilitation (CN-CYR) National
Rehabilitation Symposium, Vancouver, BC
Oct 12
Kully-Martens K, Wyper K, Andrew G, Zwaigenbaum
L, Tough S, Rasmussen C. Service Utilization
Patterns Among Children and Adolescents with
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders (FASD). [oral]
22nd Biennial Meeting of the International
Society for the Study of Behavioral
Development, Edmonton, AB
08-12 Jul 12
Li M, Lou E, Law SW, Wong MS. Development of
Compliance Tracking System for Hip Protector.
[conference proceeding]
The Asian Prosthetic and Orthotic Scientific
Meeting (APOSM2012), Kobe, Japan
03-05 Aug 12
Lopetinsky B, Richter A, Parent EC, Andersen J, Watt
MJ. Improvement in Caregiver Mobility Goals and
Satisfaction After Robotic Gait Training in Children
with Cerebral Palsy. [poster]
2nd Annual CP in Motion Conference and
Workshop: A NeuroDevNet Knowledge
Mobilization Activity, Edmonton, AB
11-12 May 12
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital—Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development—2012 Annual Report
21-Sep-12
Title
Name of Conference & Location
Date
Lou E, Hill D, Raso VJ, Donauer A, Moreau M,
Mahood J, Hedden D. Brace Wear Characteristics
During the First Six Months of Treatment of Scoliosis.
[abstract]
9th Biennial Scientific Meeting of the
International Research Society of Spinal
Deformities, Poznan, Poland
01-04 Jul 12
Lou E, Hill DL, Raso JV, Donauer A, Moreau M,
Mahood JK, Hedden DM. Brace Wear Characteristics
During the First Six Months for the Treatment of
Scoliosis. [conference proceeding]
The International Research Society of Spinal
Deformities, Poznan, Poland
01-04 Jul 12
Lou E. Advanced Brace Treatment for Scoliosis.
[seminar]
Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University,
Shanghai, China
8-Nov-12
Lou E. Advanced Brace Treatment for Scoliosis.
[seminar]
Shanghai Hospital of the Second Military
Medical University, Shanghai, China
9-Nov-12
Lou E. Brace Research in Edmonton. [seminar]
Department of Orthopaedics and
Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong,
Hong Kong
5-Nov-12
Lou E. Current and Advanced Technologies of Brace
Treatment for Scoliosis. [seminar]
Department of Orthopaedics and
Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong,
Hong Kong
7-Nov-12
Lou E. Non-Radiation 3D Imaging Method for
Scoliosis. [seminar]
Department of Biomedical Engineering, The
Fudan University, Shanghai, China
8-Nov-12
Lou E. Non-Radiation Imaging Method to Diagnose
Scoliosis. [seminar]
Department of Orthopaedics and
Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong,
Hong Kong
6-Nov-12
Magill-Evans J, Koning C & Clark B. Adaptive
Functioning & Quality of Life For Teens With Autism.
[poster]
Canadian Association of Occupational
Therapists Conference, Quebec City, PQ
Jun 12
Magill-Evans J, Koning C & Clark BG. Quality of Life
For Teens With ASD: Application of a Modified ICF
Model. [abstract]
International Meeting for Autism Research,
Toronto, ON
Jun 12
Paolozza A, Hemington K, Rasmussen C, Andrew G,
Reynolds JN. Saccadic Eye Movement Control and
Psychometric Testing in the Assessment of Cognitive
Dysfunction in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorder. [poster]
Research Society on Alcoholism Conference,
San Francisco, CA
Parent EC, Buyjs D, Clough J, Jespersen L, Gibson J,
Lessard J. Therapy Objectives, Treatments,
Modalities and Outcomes Used by Physiotherapists
for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in Alberta,
Canada. [podium]
SOSORT 9th International Conference on
Conservative Management of Spinal
Deformities, Milan, Italy
50
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26-Jun-12
09-12 May 12
Title
51
Name of Conference & Location
Date
Parent EC, Schreiber S, Hedden D, Watkins E,
Moreau MJ, Hill DL, Southon S, Mahood JK. Patients
with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Schroth
Curve Type 3c: Who Will Respond to Schroth
Exercises? [invited speaker]
47th Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis
Research Society, Chicago, IL
05-08 Sep 12
Parent EC, Zhang PQ, Hill D Moreau M, Hedden D,
Lou E. Sensitivity-To-Change of Full Torso Surface
Topography Measurements in Adolescents With
Idiopathic Scoliosis and a Main Thoracic Curve.
[podium]
International Research Society for Spinal
Deformity (IRSSD) Meeting, Poznan, Poland
01-04 Jul 12
Parent EC, Zhang PQ, Hill D Moreau M, Hedden D,
Lou E. Sensitivity-To-Change of Full Torso Surface
Topography Measurements in Adolescents With
Idiopathic Scoliosis and a Main Thoracic Curve.
[poster]
9th Biennial Scientific Meeting of the
International Research Society of Spinal
Deformities, Poznan, Poland
01-04 Jul 12
Phillipos E, Molesky M, Hendson L. Therapeutic
Hypothermia for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy:
Indications, Implementation and Outcomes.
Workshop, Red Deer, AB
Jun 12
Rasmussen C. Mental Health Issues Among
Children and Adolescents With Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome Disorders and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure.
[abstract]
13th Annual Fetal Alcohol Canadian Expertise
(FACE) Research Roundtable, Saskatoon, SK
11-Sep-12
Rasmussen C. Neurobehavioral Functioning in
Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
[abstract]
Scientific Forum: Promoting the Health and
Well-Being of Children and Youth, Edmonton,
AB
Rasmussen C. Risk and Protective Factors for
Secondary Disabilities Among Children with Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and Prenatal Alcohol
Exposure. [abstract]
Research Society on Alcoholism Conference,
San Francisco, CA
Raso VJ, Sanders S, Kumar D. A Survey Database
Used by SRS Members. [abstract]
9th Biennial Scientific Meeting of the
International Research Society of Spinal
Deformities, Poznan, Poland
Reis M, Hendson L. Examining Cross-Cultural Care
from the Perspective of Families and Health Care
Providers: The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a
Case Study.
Alberta Neonatal Nurses Association (ANNA)
Workshop, Edmonton, AB
Nov 12
Robertson CMT, Alton G Growing Up With Heart
Disease: Hand in Hand; Step By Step. [invited
speaker]
Heart Society of Vancouver in Collaboration
with SADS Foundation, Vancouver, BC
23-Sep-12
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital—Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development—2012 Annual Report
15-Oct-12
26-Jun-12
01-04 Jul 12
Title
Name of Conference & Location
Date
Robertson CMT, Alton G. Overview of the FollowUp of Young Children After Neonatal Complex
Cardiac Surgery: A Focus on Function. [keynote
speaker]
19th Meeting of the Registry and Follow-Up
Program at the Stollery Children’s Hospital,
Edmonton, AB
Robertson CMT. Outcomes Research. A Lecture to
Developmental Pediatrics Subspecialty Residents.
[invited speaker]
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Edmonton,
AB
Schreiber S, Parent EC, Hedden DM, Watkins EM, Hill
DL, Moreau M, Southon S, Mahood JK. Feasibility
and Three Month Preliminary Results of an RCT on
the Effect of Schroth Exercises in Adolescent
Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). [podium]
SOSORT 9th International Conference on
Conservative Management of Spinal
Deformities, Milan, Italy
Sidhu N, Doughty P, Joffe AR, Robertson CMT and
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. [plenary chair]
19th Meeting of the Registry and Follow-Up
Program at the Stollery Children Hospital,
Edmonton, AB
21-Sep-12
Sidhu N, Doughty P, Joffe AR, Robertson CMT and
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]
World Sepsis Day, University of Calgary,
Calgary, AB
13-Sep-12
Sidhu N, Doughty P, 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.
Canadian Institute of Health Research:
Institute of Human Development - Child and
Youth Health Scientific Forum: Promoting
the Health and Well-Being of Children and
Youth, Edmonton AB
15-Oct-12
Tamana S, Baugh L, Andrew G, Tough S,
Zwaigenbaum L, Rasmussen C. Neuropsychological
Impairments on the NEPSY-II Among Children With
FASD. [poster]
22nd Biennial Meeting of the International
Society for the Study of Behavioral
Development, Edmonton, AB
08-12 Jul 12
Treit S, Lebel C, Baugh L, Andrew G, Beaulieu C,
Rasmussen C. Longitudinal White Matter
Development in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
[poster]
22nd Biennial Meeting of the International
Society for the Study of Behavioral
Development, Edmonton, AB
08-12 Jul 12
Treit S, Zhou D, Level C, Rasmussen C, Andrew G,
Evans A, Beaulieu C. Children and Adolescents With
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Undergo Less
Developmental Cortical Thinning. [oral]
18th Annual Meeting of the Organization for
Human Brain Mapping, Beijing, China
10-14 Jun 12
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21-Sep-12
25-Oct-12
09-12 May 12
Title
Name of Conference & Location
Date
Vatanpour S, Duff JP, Joffe AR, Moddemann DM,
Robertson CMT, Dinu I, Ross D, Rebeyka IM. Four
Year Neurocognitive Outcomes After Surgical Repair
of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection
in Early Infancy. [poster]
CIHR-IHDCYH Scientific Forum: Promoting
the Health and Well-Being of Children and
Youth, Edmonton, AB
Vatanpour S, Steve EH, Dinu I. Using Blood
Transfusion Public Health Risk to Reveal Limitations
of the Widely Used Risk Matrix. [poster]
Insights: A Focus on Public Health Research,
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Wiart L, Darrah J. Evaluation of Community-Based
Fitness Programs for Children and Youth With Motor
Disabilities. [poster]
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and
Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) 66th
Annual Meeting, Toronto, ON
12-14 Sep 12
Wiart L, Litman S, Ray L, Thompson D, Ivey L, Song J.
Development and Evaluation of the Glenrose
Rehabilitation Hospital Family-to-Family Support
Program. [oral/poster]
Canadian Association of Pediatric Health
Centres (CAPHC) Annual Meeting, Vancouver,
BC
28-31 Oct 12
Interdependence 2012, Vancouver, BC
15-18 May 12
Woloschuk C, Lou E, Zhao V. A 3-D Posture
Monitoring System for Adolescent Idiopathic
Scoliosis. [poster]
GRH Spotlight on Research
Breakfast/Symposium, Northlands Expo
Centre, Edmonton, AB
25-Oct-12
Yasmin F, Dinu I, Guerra GG, Alton GY, Joffe AR,
Cave DA, Robertson CMT and the Western Canadian
Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow-Up Group.
Neurodevelopmental Outcome Following Exposure
to Sedative and Analgesic Drugs For Complex
Cardiac Surgery in Early Infancy. [poster]
CIHR-IHDCYH Scientific Forum: Promoting
the Health and Well-Being of Children and
Youth, Edmonton, AB
15-Oct-12
Yasmin F, Guerra GG, Robertson CMT, Alton GY,
Joffe AR, Cave DA, Dinu IA, Creighton DE, Ross DB,
Rebeyka IM and the Western Canadian Complex
Pediatric Therapies Program Follow-Up Group.
[poster]Neurodevelopmental Outcome Following
Exposure to Sedative and Analgesic Drugs for
Complex Cardiac Surgery in Infancy: Four-Year
Follow-Up. [poster]
Canadian Institute of Health Research:
Institute of Human Development - Child and
Youth Health Scientific Forum: Promoting
the Health and Well-Being of Children and
Youth, Edmonton AB
15-Oct-12
19th Meeting of the Registry and Follow-Up
Program at the Stollery Children Hospital,
Edmonton, AB
21-Sep-12
15-Oct-12
Nov 12
Wolfe DL, Hsieh JTC, Kras-Dupuis A Campbell K, Flett
H, Koning C and the SCI KMN. Online Delphi to
Identify Targets for Best Practice Implementation
and Associated Performance Measures.
Zorzela L, Granoski D, Joffe A, Alton G, Robertson
CMT, Guerra F, Lequier L and the Western Canadian
Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow-Up Group.
Survival, Neurocognitive and Functional Outcomes
in Pediatric Cardiac ECPR. [plenary chair]
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Title
Name of Conference & Location
Date
Zorzela L, Granoski D, Joffe A, Alton G, Robertson
CMT, Guerra G, Lequier L and the Western Canadian
Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow-Up Group.
Survival, Neurocognitive and Functional Outcomes
in Pediatric Cardiac ECPR. [poster]
23rd Annual ELSO Conference, Seattle, WA
Zorzela L, Granoski D, Joffe A, Alton G, Robertson
CMT, Guerra G, Lequier L for the Western Canadian
Complex Pediatric Therapies Follow-Up Group.
Survival, Neurocognitive and Functional Outcomes
in Pediatric Cardiac ECPR. [poster]
Canadian Institute of Health Research:
Institute of Human Development - Child and
Youth Health Scientific Forum: Promoting
the Health and Well-Being of Children and
Youth, Edmonton AB
15-Oct-12
Zwaigenbaum L. Advances in the Early Detection
and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Geneva Centre for Autism International
Symposium, Toronto, ON
26-Oct-12
Zwaigenbaum L. On the Job: Advancing
Vocational Opportunities for Persons with Autism
Spectrum Disorders. [invited speaker]
Zwaigenbaum L. Advances in Early Detection and
Diagnosis of Autism. [invited speaker]
Autism Conference - Hart House at the
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
2-Feb-12
ICare4Autism International Autism
Conference, Jerusalem, Israel
1-Aug-12
14-16 Sep 12
Specialized Rehabilitation Services
Adams K & Cook A. Limits and User Satisfaction of
Using Low Cost Robots For Math Measurement
Activities. [abstract]
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America
(RESNA) Conference, Baltimore, MD
Adams K. Assistive Technology Research in
Edmonton: Overview and Focus on Children's Use of
Robots in Academics. [invited speaker]
PRISM Lab Rounds, Bloorview Hospital,
Toronto, ON
9-Mar 12
42nd Annual Meeting of the Jean Piaget
Society for the Study of Knowledge and
Development, Toronto, ON
31 May - 02 Jun 12
Cook AM, Encarnacao P, Adams K, Alvarez L and
Rios A. Cross-Cultural Use of Physical and Virtual
Robots to Reveal Cognitive Understanding in Young
Children. [abstract]
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America
(RESNA) Conference, Baltimore, MD
29 Jun - 02 Jul 12
Encarnacao P, Piedade G, Adams K and Cook AM.
Virtual Assistive Robot For Play. [abstract]
IASTED International Conference Assistive
Technologies (AT2012), Innsbruck, Austria
Encarnacao P, Piedade G, Cook A, Adams K, Gil I,
Maya I, Azevedo C, Londral L, Rodrigues AR. Virtual
Robot and Virtual Environments For Cognitive Skills
Assessment. [abstract]
11th European AAATE Conference
(Association for the Advancement of Assistive
Technology in Europe, Maastricht,
Netherlands
Alvarez L, Adams K & Cook A. The Role of Motor
Experience in Cognitive Development: Challenges
and Insights From Atypical Development. [abstract]
54
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital—Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development—2012 Annual Report
28 Jun - 03 Jul 12
15-17 Feb 12
31 Aug - 02 Sep 12
Title
Name of Conference & Location
MacQueen J, Froese L, Olasker K. Redesign of Adult
and Specialized Geriatrics Outpatient Treatment
Services. [poster]
Greater Toronto Area Best Practices Day in
Rehabilitation, Toronto, ON
MacQueen J. Glenrose Specialized Rehabilitation
Outpatient Program: Navigating the Patient
Rehabilitation Journey Through Community
Partnerships. [poster]
Packford K. Telehealth ABR. [poster]
Alberta Recreation Therapy Association
Conference, Edmonton, AB
Date
28-Feb-12
24-26 Oct 12
11-May-12
2012 Annual Canadian Association of Speech
Language Pathologists and Audiologists
(CASLPA) Conference ,St. John's, NFLD
Packford K. Telehealth ABR: A Study in Improving
Access. [poster]
2012 Edmonton Audiology Zone Annual
Meeting, Edmonton, AB
30-May-12
Packford K. Telehealth ABR: A Study in Improving
Access. [poster]
GRH Spotlight on Research
Breakfast/Symposium, Northlands Expo
Centre, Edmonton, AB
25-Oct-12
Packford K. Telehealth ABR: A Study in Improving
Access. [poster]
w21c International Innovation Forum,
Calgary, AB
26-Jun-12
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Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Rehabilitation Research & Technology Development
Alberta Health Services--Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
10230—111 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0B7
Phone: 780-735-6132
Fax: 780-735-7972
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