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Ben Mortenson
Professor
Research Classification
Research Interests
Accessibility
Assistive technology
Caregiving
Mobility
Outcome measures
Quality of Life and Aging
rehabilitation
Robotics
Social Aspects of Aging
Social participation
Spinal cord injury
Relevant Thesis-Based Degree Programs
Affiliations to Research Centres, Institutes & Clusters
Research Options
I am available and interested in collaborations (e.g. clusters, grants).
I am interested in and conduct interdisciplinary research.
Research Methodology
Mixed-methods research
Qualitative Research
Randomized Control Trials
survey research
Ethnography
Wheelchair skills mobility assessment lab
Graduate Student Supervision
Doctoral Student Supervision
Dissertations completed in 2010 or later are listed below. Please note that there is a 6-12 month delay to add the latest dissertations.
Human-centered innovations for improving the experience of family caregivers of people living with neurocognitive disorders (2022)
Informal caregivers are an important part of the Canadian healthcare system. At any given time, about 28% of Canadians are caregivers and up to 50% will become at some point in their lifetime. As more people are being diagnosed with neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) such as dementia, there will be an increasing demand on and for informal caregivers. Caring for a person with a NCD is strenuous and carers experience a high level of burden compared to non-caregivers. Since the care, support, and companionship provided by caregivers are invaluable, there is a need to provide them relief, so they can continue to provide the much-needed assistance while having an appreciable quality of life. Research suggests that appropriate assistive technology reduces stress, and reduces caregiver demands. Technologies have greater impact and relevance if users are involved in the selection and design process of such solutions. A human-centered approach to design promotes the creation of solutions that are usable and acceptable to users. The overall goal of this research was to involve informal caregivers and people with NCDs to explore their needs, identify potential technological solutions, prioritize these and develop an initial prototype of a potential solution to meet their caregiving needs. To achieve this goal, five sequential studies were conducted including a mixed-methods study to determine the problematic care activities of informal caregivers of people with disabilities, a systematic review to identify the needs of informal caregivers, a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of technology-based interventions for meeting the needs of carers, a survey to identify the most prioritized technological solutions, including services for informal caregivers and human-centered prototyping of the most prioritized technology. This study found that people with NCDs and their caregivers prefer to be involved directly in identifying their needs and the practical measures to address them satisfactorily. Participants pointed out their unmet needs and continued to be interested in the process to determine the best solutions to address them. Specifically, as participants wanted a more effective web-based service to assist them when they hire support workers, we worked with them to co-design a medium-fidelity prototype of this service.
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Towards a conceptual framework of navigation for people who use wheeled mobility devices in the community (2021)
People with disabilities face challenges participating in all aspects of community life because transportation systems and infrastructure have not been built to meet their requirements. This is especially true for mobility device users trying to navigate complex and dynamic pedestrian environments. The goal our research was to explore how mobility device users planned and executed trips along unfamiliar routes, measure navigation-related outcomes, and develop a conceptual framework that can inform future research and practice. To address this goal, four studies were conducted that included a scoping review of the factors affecting the navigation of people with disabilities, a cross sectional study of the activity spaces of people who use mobility devices, a wheeling interview of people who use wheeled mobility devices to navigate unfamiliar environments, and a concept mapping exercise to create a conceptual framework of the factors affecting the route choices of people who use wheeled mobility devices in their community. The results of our studies suggest that personal, mobility device, environmental, and contextual factors affect where mobility device users can go in their community. The scoping review reinforced the need for more research that embodies the mobility experiences of people with disabilities by highlighting the limited number of studies that focus on them or the diversity of the navigational challenges they face. The findings from our novel research suggest that car ownership, seasonal effects, and walkability of neighbourhoods may influence access to local and regional access to destinations for mobility device users. Underlying factors such as poor signage, hazardous surfaces, and disorientation were evident during wheeling interviews. These factors may have contributed to the fact that trip plans were 20% further than the shortest possible distance, actual routes were 15% further than planned routes, and actual routes were 40% further than the shortest possible distance that was accessible. Manual wheelchair users expressed and demonstrated the greatest difficulties. The conceptual framework unified the research by depicting the relationships between factors that influenced the route choices of people who use wheeled mobility devices. This thesis has identified opportunities to improve navigation and make communities more universally accessible.
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Peer mentoring in residential care: a mixed-methods study (2019)
A significant number of individuals living in residential care experience loneliness and depression. People engaged in peer mentoring draw benefits from the social and emotional connection; however, this approach is rare within these settings. The objectives of this study were to develop a new model of social citizenship based on peer mentoring, describe the development of a novel peer mentoring program; and collect feasibility data associated with its implementation (e.g., assessment of recruitment and sample; outcome measures and data collection; retention, program adherence and acceptability; and residents’ responses). The Peers Engaging and Empowering their Peers model, which has its foundations in social citizenship, provided the basis for a peer mentoring program in which community volunteers (community mentors) and resident volunteers (resident mentors) formed a supportive team and provided visits and guidance to other residents that were lonely or socially isolated (mentees). For the mixed-methods feasibility study, I enrolled community mentors (n = 65), resident mentors (n = 48) staff facilitators (n = 24) and mentees (n = 74) in 10 sites. Among resident mentors remaining at six months (n = 28), a significant reduction in loneliness scores (p = .014; d = .23) and depression scores (p = .048; d = .30) were noted. Sense of belonging, purpose in life and social identity were unchanged. In-depth interviews with a sample of resident mentors (n = 8) revealed positive perceptions of the program. Most of the feasibility objectives were met; however, low retention rates among resident mentors were noted as well as time and resource challenges. At six months, among the mentees from whom data could be obtained (n = 43), I found a significant reduction in loneliness (p = 0.02; d = .76) and depression (p = 0.02; d = .76), and a 60% increase in the number of monthly programs attended (p = 0.01; d = .37). Interviews with mentees (n = 32) indicated perceptions of the program were also positive. The study findings reveal a potential role that mentorship can play in enhancing social citizenship and lay the groundwork for future research.
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Master's Student Supervision
Theses completed in 2010 or later are listed below. Please note that there is a 6-12 month delay to add the latest theses.
Understanding the experiences and quality of life of people with incomplete spinal cord injury who can ambulate (2023)
Background: Spinal cord injuries can have profound long-term consequences. However, less is known about the experiences of people with incomplete spinal cord injuries who can ambulate.Objectives: 1) To identify the needs and strengths of people with incomplete spinal cord injury who can ambulate and explore potential supports, services, and programs that would help them in the community. 2) To examine associations between subjective quality of life and other socio-demographic variables in this population and to explore differences in experiences of people with different levels of quality of life (i.e., low, moderate, and high).Materials and methods: Study 1, was a qualitative descriptive study, and study 2 was a mixed-method study. Semi-structured interviews and standardized measures of function, health, mobility, and life satisfaction were used as the main means of data collection. In study 1 quantitative data were used descriptively, and in study 2, participants were categorized into three levels of quality of life, and the experiences of participants in these groups were explored quantitatively and qualitatively. Results: The 24 participants were 55 years old on average, with 54% being male. In study 1, we identified three themes: (1) ‘I really couldn’t go there’, described the physical and social barriers experienced by participants (2) ‘In this netherworld’ revealed participant’s desire for greater social understanding of incomplete spinal cord injury, and (3) ‘I just don’t quit’, displayed the perseverance that participants demonstrated following their injury. In study 2, the quantitative portion indicated that the variables male sex, having attended rehabilitation, and being married were strongly associated with increased quality of life. The qualitative portion revealed how people with a low quality of life felt that the neighborhood-built environment was not supportive. People with a low and moderate level of quality of life reported feeling devalued by able-bodied people and reported that their mobility was deteriorating over time. Conclusion: The study findings emphasize how changes to the built and social environment are needed to improve accessibility and promote the inclusion of people with incomplete spinal cord injuries who can ambulate.
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Considering and selecting assistive technology among individuals with disabilities: a social network analysis of decision-making (2022)
Introduction: About 15% of the global population have some form of disability. Assistive technology (AT) has a key role in addressing the associated burden of disability, and refers to any equipment or tool that helps improve the individual’s function and independence in activities of daily living. However, many people with disabilities experience unmet needs and have difficulty accessing required services and AT. In this regard, individuals with disabilities are involved in a decision-making process that includes interactions with their social networks, which have not been explored. The purpose of this study was to investigate: 1) How people with disabilities make decisions about AT, 2) how their AT-related social networks are constructed and influence their decisions about AT, and 3) how users’ AT decision-making process is influenced by personal and external factors.Methods: A total of 13 participants took part in this mixed-methods study. Data were collected through an online survey and in virtual one-on-one interview sessions. The qualitative portion included semi-structured interview questions about participants’ AT decision-making process and their social networks. The quantitative portion involved personal information to describe the sample and contact ratings to elicit qualitative data. NVivo software was used to code verbatim transcripts.Results: A model was developed to demonstrate the AT decision-making process of participants. It included three steps: recognizing a need, obtaining information, and choosing and obtaining AT. The process was a cycle, where participants would move from step 3 to step 1 if they decided to make any changes to their AT. The influence of social networks was present in all three steps. Participants’ social networks included peers, occupational therapists (OTs), doctors, organizations, vendors, family and friends, and internet and other materials. These groups had unique as well as overlapping roles with varying degrees of significance.Conclusion: Despite the implications of AT in improving the quality of life of individuals with disabilities, barriers in AT access and use persist. Understanding users’ AT decision-making process and the construct and influence of their AT-related social networks, as provided in this study, can help us target issues that need to be addressed through effective interventions.
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Exploring the COVID-19 pandemic related experiences of individuals with a spinal cord injury (2021)
Background: Individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury have gone through a life changing experience. The current COVID-19 pandemic now introduces additional changes. Objectives: 1) To explore COVID-19 related lived-experiences of community dwelling individuals with a spinal cord injury at the beginning of the pandemic. 2) To identify what, if any, ongoing impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on the functioning and health of community dwelling individuals with a spinal cord injury over the first six months of the pandemic. Methods: We used a convergent parallel mixed-methods longitudinal design. In study 1, we conducted semi-structured interviews to explore participants’ experiences at a single time point. In study 2, participants completed standardized measures at three time points, assessing mental health, resilience, boredom, social support, technology use, life space, and participation. We analysed the qualitative data according to a phenomenological method (Groenewald, 2004). Repeated measures ANOVAs were used to identify longitudinal quantitative changes. Results: We collected data from 22 participants (Age: 5311, Female: n=9) for study 1 and 21 participants (Age: 5411, Female: n=9) for study 2. In study 1, we identified three themes. “Experiencing changes to mobility and daily life” described the changes to normal routines and the health care system. “Struggling with new challenges” explored frustrations, sources of anxiety, and the lack of social interaction. “Being resilient in the face of a new normal” identified strategies for coping and managing information. In study 2, we found a large effect size for participation (?2=0.20), which increased over time. We found medium effect sizes for anxiety (?2=0.12), that decreased over time, and for social network usage (?2=0.12), that fluctuated slightly but with an increased from time point one.Conclusions: The complex management of spinal cord injuries is compounded by the impact of COVID-19 related restrictions. Our results highlight potential issues with systemic bias and indicate a need for greater dialogue with the spinal cord injury community and increased accessibility. Future research should focus on finding efficacious ways of reducing the compounding impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has and on striving towards greater equity regarding factors such as employment and secondary health conditions.
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A mixed-methods study comparing skill performance between indoor and outdoor environments among experienced scooter users (2020)
Background: The Wheelchair Skills Test (WST) has been validated to assess scooter users’ skill performance and mobility confidence. Traditionally, the WST has been performed using a standardized indoor course; however, it has been suggested that an outdoor community-based setting may be a suitable alternative. However, no previous research has compared scooter skill performance in an indoor versus outdoor environment. Objectives: 1) To explore participants’ experiences with scooter use, 2) to determine the distribution of WST scores and how scores compare between indoor and outdoor environments, 3) to determine correlations between the indoor lab-based WST scores, the outdoor community-based WST scores, and the WST-Q scores, and explore participants’ perspectives on the representativeness of the WST, testing preferences, and suggestions for improvement, and 4) to determine the practicality of performing the WST in an outdoor community-based setting.. Methods: For this mixed-methods study, 20 scooter users who have used their devices for ≥ 3 months were recruited. Each participant was randomized to complete the WST twice – once in their community and once indoors within a two-week period. While testing in the community, detailed observations were made of the setting and the 28 representative skills on the WST (e.g., curbs, hills). Semi-structured interviews were conducted after completion of the WST in both environments. Results: Indoor and outdoor scores were not strongly correlated (r= 0.306, p=0.190) and demonstrated wide limits of agreement. The outdoor WST scores were weakly correlated with subjective capacity, confidence, performance, and mobility; however, this may have been related to a low variation in scores. When searching for WST obstacles in the community, the majority were easily found. . Whereas most participants preferred performing the WST in their community due to convenience and familiarity, they also perceived the indoor course as reflective of their community setting. Conclusion: These findings suggest that skills testing in the community is feasible; however, skills testing in indoor and outdoor settings are not comparable. Community-based testing may provide a better reflection of day to day performance of experienced users, but may not reflect user’s capacity in novel environments.
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Understanding health literacy and eHealth literacy among individuals with spinal cord injury: a mixed-methods study (2020)
Introduction: With recent advancements in internet technologies, the field of eHealth has grown as a medium for facilitating self-care. As eHealth transitions into becoming the new standard for providing healthcare in the twenty-first century, it is important to make sure that no one gets left behind. This purpose of this research was to (1) evaluate eHealth literacy levels among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), (2) find predictors of eHealth literacy, (3) explore how they seek health information, (4) learn about their experiences with internet-based health resources, and (5) identify barriers and facilitators to their engagement with eHealth technologies.Methods: This research used a mixed-methods design. A total of 30 community-dwelling individuals with SCI were recruited. Quantitative survey data were collected on participants’ eHealth literacy, general health literacy, and demographic data. Qualitative interviews were conducted with a subset of study participants (n=20). Results: The average age of participants was 46 years old, and 15 participants were male and 15 were female. A total of 23 participants experienced traumatic SCI and 7 participants experienced non-traumatic SCI. Participants demonstrated moderate levels of eHealth literacy (30.7 out of 40) and general health literacy (18 out of 20). Significant, positive correlations were found between general health literacy and demographic factors, including age, income, and education. Employment status prior to SCI (employed vs not employed) was found to be a significant predictor of eHealth literacy. Participants’ living arrangement (alone vs not alone) was found to be a significant predictor of general health literacy. Three overarching themes emerged from a qualitative analysis of participants’ experiences with eHealth technologies, which include eHealth technologies’ role in (1) bridging a trust gap with users, (2) being accessible to individuals with SCI, and (3) serving as a facilitator for social engagement. Conclusion: This study demonstrated the diverse range of eHealth literacy levels in SCI populations and how users experience eHealth technologies. Long term, these findings may serve a tool to inform health technology developers and researchers on how to provide more accessible and easy-to-use eHealth technologies for individuals with SCI.
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A peer mentorship to enhance active lifestyle and community integration in people with Spinal Cord Injury: I-wheel (2019)
Wheelchair maintenance is an important factor in wheelchair mobility. Currently, there is no standardized training resource available to teach wheelchair users about the maintenance or set-up of their manual wheelchairs. Purpose: The purpose of this feasibility research was to assess the feasibility of conducting an experimental study to evaluate the wheelchair maintenance training program. Method: The research program had two main phases. Phase 1 included the development of learning materials, evaluation forms and tests. We performed reliability tests on the 3-cone test and wheelchair maintenance knowledge test and report them in chapter two and three. Phase 2 entailed a feasibility study. In this study, we conducted a wheelchair maintenance workshop to train the mentors (n=5) and then assigned each mentor three mentees (n =15). Each mentor conducted a one-on-one peer-session with each mentee and each mentee completed assigned tests and questionnaires during three assessment visits (baseline, and 2 and 4 weeks after their peer session). Feasibility outcomes were evaluated, and all mentees completed an exit survey at the end of the wheelchair maintenance training program. Results: The 3-cone test and the wheelchair maintenance knowledge test are reliable (ICC >0.9) to use in clinical research. In feasibility study for wheelchair maintenance training, the process outcome (recruitment rate: mentor 71%, mentee 25%), resource outcome (retention rate (>90%), adherence (>90%), fidelity (>80%), completion rate (>90%) and training satisfaction (>90%) and preliminary evaluation outcomes were achieved. Scheduling (management outcome) was challenging and we were not able to meet the goal projected for this outcome, however we were able to complete all the sessions. Conclusion: The 3-cone test and the wheelchair maintenance knowledge test appear to be useful and reliable to be used in the clinical setting. Summary and descriptive results from the feasibility study were sufficient to justify conducting a subsequent randomized controlled trial. We hope to replicate the findings of wheelchair maintenance training by demonstrating the change in mechanical efficacy of wheelchair and the increased knowledge about wheelchair maintenance in the future. This evidence could then be used to support changes in teaching and knowledge improvement in wheelchair maintenance.
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Publications
- ‘Make the Most of the Situation’. Older Adults’ Experiences during COVID-19: A Longitudinal, Qualitative Study (2022)
Journal of Applied Gerontology, - A mixed-methods study exploring and comparing the experiences of people who sustained a spinal cord injury earlier versus later in life (2022)
Spinal Cord, - Acute physiological comparison of sub-maximal exercise on a novel adapted rowing machine and arm crank ergometry in people with a spinal cord injury (2022)
Spinal Cord, - Exploring exercise participation and the usability of the adaptive rower and arm crank ergometer through wheelchair users’ perspectives (2022)
Disability and Rehabilitation, - Identifying current driver rehabilitation practices for clients with physical impairments (2022)
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, - Language matters! The long-standing debate between identity-first language and person first language (2022)
Assistive Technology, 34 (2), 127--128 - Living in a reshaped reality: Exploring social participation and self-identity after TBI (2022)
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, - Older adults’ use of an online decision support system: Usability and stability of assistive technology recommendations (2022)
Assistive Technology, - Perceived eHealth literacy and health literacy among people with spinal cord injury: A cross-sectional study (2022)
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, , 1--8 - Providing Accessible ReCreation Outdoors-User-driven Research on Standards: Mobile and virtual interviews for winter assessments (Preprint) (2022)
JMIR Research Protocols, - Providing Accessible ReCreation Outdoors-User-driven Research on Standards: Novel method for winter assessments (Preprint) (2022)
- Qualitative experiences of new motorised mobility scooter users relevant to their scooter skills: a secondary analysis (2022)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, , 1--8 - Therapists’ experience of training and implementing an exoskeleton in a rehabilitation centre (2022)
Disability and Rehabilitation, , 1--7 - Understanding the task demands for powered wheelchair driving: a think-aloud task analysis (2022)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, , 1--8 - 'It makes life worthwhile!' Peer mentoring in long-term care—a feasibility study (2021)
Aging & Mental Health, 25 (10), 1887--1896 - All aboard: users’ experiences of adapted paddling programs (2021)
Disability and Rehabilitation, , 1--7 - An exploration of the navigational behaviours of people who use wheeled mobility devices in unfamiliar pedestrian environments (2021)
Journal of Transport & Health, 20, 100975 - Changes in residents’ seating needs and perception of stakeholders since implementation of a provincial wheelchair program (2021)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, , 1--6 - Comparison of Manual Wheelchair and Pushrim-Activated Power-Assisted Wheelchair Propulsion Characteristics during Common Over-Ground Maneuvers (2021)
Sensors, - Correlates of self-reported Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire scores of new users of mobility scooters: a cross-sectional study (2021)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, , 1--8 - Design of an mHealth application for winter mobility for mobility device users (2021)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, - Evaluating common approaches to improve visibility of wheelchair users (2021)
Assistive Technology, , 1--5 - Feasibility of a peer-led, manual wheelchair maintenance skills training programme to improve wheelchair efficiency, and knowledge and confidence about wheelchair maintenance: a pre–post study (2021)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, , 1--9 - Outdoor recreation among wheeled mobility users: perceived barriers and facilitators (2021)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 16 (4), 384--390 - Patients’ and therapists’ experience and perception of exoskeleton-based physiotherapy during subacute stroke rehabilitation: a qualitative analysis (2021)
Disability and Rehabilitation, - Perception of autonomy among people who use wheeled mobility assistive devices: dependence on environment and contextual factors (2021)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, - Perception of autonomy among people who use wheeled mobility assistive devices: dependence on the type of wheeled assistive technology (2021)
Assistive Technology, - Perceptions of power-assist devices: interviews with manual wheelchair users (2021)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, - Providing Accessible ReCreation Outdoors: User-driven Research on Standards (PARCOURS) – Research protocol (Preprint) (2021)
- Scoping review of propelling aids for manual wheelchairs (2021)
Assistive Technology, 33 (2), 72--86 - Caught in-between: tensions experienced by community mobility scooter users (2020)
Disability & Society, 35 (10), 1577--1595 - Evaluation of the feasibility of an error-minimized approach to powered wheelchair skills training using shared control (2020)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, , 1--10 - Exploring perceptions of stroke survivors and caregivers about secondary prevention: a longitudinal qualitative study (2020)
Disability and Rehabilitation, , 1--7 - Exploring the lived experience of people using ultralight wheelchairs with on-the-fly adjustable seating function (2020)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, , 1--7 - Factors that affect the ability of people with disabilities to walk or wheel to destinations in their community: a scoping review (2020)
Transport Reviews, 40 (5), 646--669 - Implementing a self-management mobile app for spinal cord injury during inpatient rehabilitation and following community discharge: A feasibility study (2020)
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 43 (5), 676--684 - Mobility and participation among ageing powered wheelchair users: using a lifecourse approach (2020)
Ageing and Society, , 1--17 - Patients’ Perspectives on the Usability of a Mobile App for Self-Management following Spinal Cord Injury (2020)
Journal of Medical Systems, 44 (1) - Stakeholders Walkability/Wheelability Audit in Neighbourhoods (SWAN): user-led audit and photographic documentation in Canada (2020)
Disability & Society, , 1--24 - Users’ experiences of an evidence-informed health information website for spinal cord injury: A prospective qualitative study across the hospital and community setting (Preprint) (2020)
- ‘I am busy independent woman who has sense of humor, caring about others’: older adults’ self-representations in online dating profiles (2019)
Ageing and Society, 39 (5), 951--976 - Building a Bridge to the Community: An Integrated Knowledge Translation Approach to Improving Participation in Community-Based Exercise for People after Stroke (2019)
Physical Therapy, 99 (3), 286-296 - Co-construction of an Internet-based intervention for older assistive technology users and their family caregivers: stakeholders’ perceptions (2019)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 14 (6), 602--611 - Comparing Assessments of Physical Functional Independence in Older Adults with Mobility Limitations (2019)
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98 (8), 637-641 - Determinants Influencing the Prestroke Health Behaviors and Cardiovascular Disease Risk of Stroke Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study (2019)
Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 28 (6), 1509-1518 - Development of a Self-Management App for People with Spinal Cord Injury (2019)
Journal of Medical Systems, 43 (6) - Development of an online registry for adults with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: A protocol paper (2019)
American Journal of Medical Genetics, Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, - Feasibility RCT protocol evaluating a powered-wheelchair training program for older adults,Faisabilité du protocole d’un essai randomisé visant à évaluer un programme d’entraînement au fauteuil roulant motorisé pour les aînés (2019)
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 86 (3), 232-242 - Longitudinal Outcomes Among Family Caregivers of Power Mobility Users (2019)
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, - Men's perceptions of living with osteoporosis: a systematic review of qualitative studies (2019)
International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, 33, 11--17 - Mobility and Participation of People With Disabilities Using Mobility Assistive Technologies: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study (2019)
JMIR Research Protocols, - Mobility Challenges Among Older Adult Mobility Device Users (2019)
Current Geriatrics Reports, 8 (3), 223-231 - Scoping review of propelling aids for manual wheelchairs (2019)
Assistive Technology, - Setting the Sails: Stakeholders Perceptions of an Adapted Sailing Program (2019)
Leisure Sciences, - Starting and stopping kinetics of a rear mounted power assist for manual wheelchairs (2019)
Assistive Technology, , 1--5 - ‘Power in Mobility’: parent and therapist perspectives of the experiences of children learning to use powered mobility (2018)
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 60 (10), 1012-1017 - A survey of canadian occupational therapy practices to prevent pressure injuries among wheelchair users via weight shifting (2018)
Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 45 (3), 213-220 - Caregivers’ experiences with the selection and use of assistive technology (2018)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 13 (6), 562-567 - Cultural adaptation and validation of patient decision aids: A scoping review (2018)
Patient Preference and Adherence, 12, 321-332 - Effectiveness of interventions involving nurses in secondary stroke prevention: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2018)
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, - Effects of a caregiver-inclusive assistive technology intervention: a randomized controlled trial (2018)
BMC Geriatrics, 18 (1) - Efficiency and perceived exertion of novel wheelchair wheels: A comparative study (2018)
Assistive Technology, - Improving Self-Management Skills Among People With Spinal Cord Injury: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study (2018)
JMIR Research Protocols, - Improving Self-Management Skills Among People With Spinal Cord Injury: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint) (2018)
- Learning to use a rear-mounted power assist for manual wheelchairs (2018)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 13 (8), 772-776 - Mobility and Participation of People With Disabilities Using Mobility Assistive Technologies: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Study (Preprint) (2018)
- Perceptions of Existing Wearable Robotic Devices for Upper Extremity and Suggestions for Their Development: Findings From Therapists and People With Stroke (2018)
JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies, - The role of neighborhood physical environment on mobility and social participation among people using mobility assistive technology (2018)
Disability and Society, 33 (6), 866-893 - A survey of stakeholder perspectives on a proposed combined exoskeleton-wheelchair technology (2017)
2017 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR), - Abstracts and Workshops 7th National Spinal Cord Injury Conference November 9 - 11, 2017 Fallsview Casino Resort Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (2017)
The journal of spinal cord medicine, 40 (6), 813-869 - Broadening the Conceptualization of Participation of Persons With Physical Disabilities: A Configurative Review and Recommendations (2017)
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 98 (2), 395--402 - Components and Outcomes of Internet-Based Interventions for Caregivers of Older Adults: Systematic Review (2017)
Journal of Medical Internet Research, - Cross-Cultural Adaptation of a Decision Support System for at Selection (2017)
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 242, 52-58 - Exoskeletons as an assistive technology for mobility and manipulation (2017)
Robotic Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, , 179-218 - Experiences with and perceptions of an adaptive hiking program (2017)
Disability and Rehabilitation, , 1--7 - Feasibility of a Systematic, Comprehensive, One-to-One Training (SCOOT) program for new scooter users: Study protocol for a randomized control trial (2017)
Trials, 18 (1) - Measurement properties of the Wheelchair Skills Test for scooters among experienced users (2017)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, , 1--6 - Needs for mobility devices, home modifications and personal assistance among Canadians with disabilities (2017)
Health Reports, 28 (8), 9-15 - Non-digital game playing by older adults (2017)
Canadian Journal on Aging, 36 (3), 342-350 - Perceptions of Existing Wearable Robotic Devices for Upper Extremity and Suggestions for Their Development: Findings From Therapists and People With Stroke (Preprint) (2017)
- Psychometric properties of a power mobility caregiver assistive technology outcome measure (2017)
PLoS ONE, 12 (6) - Spinal cord injury rehabilitation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: time to rehabilitation admission, length of stay and functional independence (2017)
Spinal Cord, 55 (5), 509--514 - Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Time to rehabilitation admission, length of stay and functional outcome (2017)
Brain Injury, 31 (5), 702-708 - Discharge Criteria and Follow-Up Support for Dementia Care Units (2016)
Journal of Applied Gerontology, 35 (3), 321--330 - Effect of a tailored assistive technology intervention on older adults and their family caregiver: a pragmatic study protocol (2016)
BMC Geriatrics, 16 (1) - Intelligent power wheelchair use in long-term care: potential users’ experiences and perceptions (2016)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, , 1--7 - No Place Like Home? Surveillance and What Home Means in Old Age (2016)
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement, 35 (01), 103--114 - Older Adults Digital Gameplay: Patterns, Benefits, and Challenges (2016)
Simulation & Gaming, 47 (4), 465--489 - Older Adults’ Online Dating Profiles and Successful Aging (2016)
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement, 35 (04), 479--490 - Prevalence of Wheelchair and Scooter Use Among Community-Dwelling Canadians (2016)
Physical Therapy, 96 (8), 1135--1142 - Reliability and acceptability of an online decision support system for the self-selection of assistive technologies by older Canadians: A research protocol (2016)
2016 IEEE International Symposium on Ethics in Engineering, Science and Technology, ETHICS 2016, - Scoping review of mobility scooter-related research studies (2016)
Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 53 (5), 531--540 - Community and Social Participation After Spinal Cord Injury: An Evidence-Based Longitudinal Systematic Review (2015)
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 96 (10), e119 - Development and preliminary evaluation of the caregiver assistive technology outcome measure (2015)
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 47 (5), 412--418 - Exploratory Validation of a Multidimensional Power Wheelchair Outcomes Toolkit (2015)
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 96 (12), 2184--2193 - Taking Control: An Exploratory Study of the Use of Tilt-in-Space Wheelchairs in Residential Care (2015)
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69 (2), 6902290040p1 - The need for a social revolution in residential care (2015)
Journal of Aging Studies, 35, 201--210 - The power of power wheelchairs: Mobility choices of community-dwelling, older adults (2015)
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 22 (5), 394--401 - A survey of stakeholder perspectives on exoskeleton technology (2014)
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 11 (1), 169 - Challenges and strategies pertaining to recruitment and retention of frail elderly in research studies: A systematic review (2014)
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 59 (1), 18--24 - Measurement Properties of the Late Life Disability Index Among Individuals Who Use Power Wheelchairs as Their Primary Means of Mobility (2014)
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, - Myofascial Treatment for Patients With Acetabular Labral Tears: A Single-Subject Research Design Study (2014)
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 44 (8), 604--614 - Stakeholders' perspectives related to the development of a scooter training program (2014)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, , 1--6 - Effects of an Assistive Technology Intervention on Older Adults with Disabilities and Their Informal Caregivers (2013)
- Power mobility with collision avoidance for older adults: User, caregiver, and prescriber perspectives (2013)
Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 50 (9), 1287--1300 - The nature and use of surveillance technologies in residential care (2013)
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 7910 , 1-9 - The power(s) of observation: theoretical perspectives on surveillance technologies and older people (2013)
Ageing and Society, 35 (03), 512--530 - Validating the wheelchair outcome measure for residents in long-term care (2013)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 9 (3), 209--212 - Article 24 An Experimental Study of the Impacts of Assistive Technology on Users and Their Informal Caregivers (2012)
- Association Between Mobility, Participation, and Wheelchair-Related Factors in Long-Term Care Residents Who Use Wheelchairs as Their Primary Means of Mobility (2012)
- Commentary on “ICF from an occupational therapy perspective in adult care: An integrative literature review” (2012)
- How Assistive Technology Use by Individuals with Disabilities Impacts Their Caregivers (2012)
- Prescribers' Experiences With Powered Mobility Prescription Among Older Adults (2012)
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67 (1), 100--107 - Prevalence and Facility Level Correlates of Need for Wheelchair Seating Assessment among Long-Term Care Residents (2012)
- End-user involvement in the development and evaluation of the caregiver assistive technology outcome measure: Thematic session: End-user participation in the development of assistive device assessments and outcome measures (2011)
Assistive Technology Research Series, 29, 1043-1050 - Grey spaces: the wheeled fields of residential care (2011)
- Measurement properties of the wheelchair outcome measure in individuals with spinal cord injury (2011)
Spinal Cord, 49 (9), 995--1000 - Predictors of Mobility Among Wheelchair Using Residents in Long-Term Care (2011)
- Impact of an assistive technology intervention on users and their caregivers: Initial findings (2010)
Gerontechnology, 9 (2) - Reliability and validity of the telephone administration of the wheelchair outcome measure (WhOM) for middle-aged and older users of power mobility devices (2010)
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 42 (6), 574--581 - Satisfaction with participation using a manual wheelchair among individuals with spinal cord injury (2010)
Spinal Cord, 48 (9), 691--696 - The ethics of gerontechnology: From intervention study to implementation in practice (2010)
Gerontechnology, 9 (2) - A Systematic Review of Therapeutic Interventions for Pressure Ulcers After Spinal Cord Injury (2009)
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 90 (2), 213--231 - Mixed Methods Research in Occupational Therapy: a Survey and Critique (2009)
OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 29 (1), 14--23 - The relationship between and predictors of quality of life after spinal cord injury at 3 and 15 months after discharge (2009)
Spinal Cord, 48 (1), 73--79 - Issues for the Selection of Wheelchair-Specific Activity and Participation Outcome Measures: A Review (2008)
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 89 (6), 1177--1186 - The Wheelchair Procurement Process: Perspectives of Clients and Prescribers (2008)
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75 (3), 167--175 - A review of scales for assessing the risk of developing a pressure ulcer in individuals with SCI (2007)
Spinal Cord, 46 (3), 168--175 - Measuring wheelchair intervention outcomes: Development of the Wheelchair Outcome Measure (2007)
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2 (5), 275--285 - Prevalence and Predictors of Need for Seating Intervention and Mobility for Persons in Long-Term Care (2007)
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement, 26 (03), 195 - Overarching principles and salient findings for inclusion in guidelines for power mobility use within residential care facilities (2006)
Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 43 (2), 199-208 - Overarching principles and salient findings for inclusion in guidelines for power mobility use within residential care facilities (2006)
- Power and Client-Centred Practice: An Insider Exploration of Occupational Therapists' Experiences (2006)
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73 (5), 261--271 - Perceptions of power mobility use and safety within residential facilities (2005)
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72 (3), 142-152 - Perceptions of power mobility use and safety within residential facilities (2005)
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