Publications

2022

McIntyre M, Sadowsky C, Behrman A, Martin R, Augutis M, Cassidy C, Betz R, Ertzgaard P, Mulcahey MJ. (2022). A systematic review of the scientific literature for rehabilitation/habilitation among individuals with pediatric-onset spinal cord injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 28(2):13-90.

2021

Development of the Canadian Spinal Cord Injury Best Practice (Can-SCIP) Guideline: Methods and overview. Patsakos EM, Bayley MT, Kua A, Cheng C, Eng J, Ho C, Noonan VK, Querée M, Craven BC; Can-SCIP Guideline Expert Panel. J Spinal Cord Med. 2021;44(sup1):S52-S68. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2021.1953312.

Pharmacological Management of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction after Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Clinical Implications. Johns JS, Krogh K, Ethans K, Chi J, Querée M, Eng JJ, Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence Team. J Clin Med. 2021 Feb 22;10(4):882. doi: 10.3390/jcm10040882.

COVID-19 and Spinal Cord Injury: Clinical Presentation, Clinical Course, and Clinical Outcomes: A Rapid Systematic Review. Hoogenes B, Querée M, Townson A, Willms R, Eng JJ. J Neurotrauma. 2021 May 1;38(9):1242-1250. doi: 10.1089/neu.2020.7461.

Evaluation of the quality of published SCI clinical practice guidelines using the AGREE II instrument: Results from Can-SCIP expert panel. Patsakos EM, Craven BC, Kua A, Cheng CL, Eng J, Ho C, Noonan VK, Querée M, Bayley MT; Can-SCIP Guideline Expert Panel. J Spinal Cord Med. 2021;44(sup1):S69-S78. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2021.1961053.

2020

Nabata KJ, Tse EK, Nightingale TE, Lee AHX, Eng JJ, Querée M, Walter M, Krassioukov AV. The Therapeutic Potential and Usage Patterns of Cannabinoids in People with Spinal Cord Injuries: A Systematic Review. Current Neuropharmacology. 2020 Apr 19. doi: 10.2174/1570159X18666200420085712. Online ahead of print

Giurleo C, McIntyre A, Kras-Dupuis A, Wolfe D. L. (2020). Addressing the elephant in the room: Integrating sexual health practice in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Disability and Rehabilitation. 11: 1-8.

McIntyre A, Marrocco S, McRae SA, Slleth L, Hitzig S, Jaglal S, Linassi G, Munce S, Wolfe DL. (2020). A scoping review of self-management interventions following spinal cord injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation; 26(1):36-63.

2018

Iruthayarajah J, McIntyre A, Mirkowski M, Loh E, Teasell R. Risk Factors for dysphagia after a spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2018; 56(12):1116-1123.

McIntyre A, Benton B, Janzen S, Iruthyarajah J, Wiener J, Eng J, Teasell R and the SCIRE Team. A mapping review of randomized controlled trials in the spinal cord injury research literature. Spinal Cord 2018; 56;8(1):725-732.

Wiener J, Hsieh J, McIntyre A, Mehta S, Janzen S, Teasell R. Effectiveness of 4-Aminopyridine for the Management of Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review. Topics in Spinal Cord 2018; 24(4):353-362.

Mehta S, Janzen S, McIntyre A, Iruthayarajah J, Loh E, Teasell R. Are comorbid pain and depression symptoms associated with rehabilitation of individuals in spinal cord injury inpatient unit. Spinal Cord 2018; 24(1):37-43.

Chow J, Rice DB, McIntyre A, Mehta S, Teasell R. Pharmacological Interventions for Pain After Traumatic SCI: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2018; 99(10): e110.

Iruthayarajah J, McIntyre A, Mirkowski M, Loh E, Teasell R. Risk factors for dysphagia after a spinal cord injury; A systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2018; 99(10): e113-114.

McIntyre A, Al-Ibrahim F, Mehta S, Loh E, Viana R, Teasell R. Predictors of pain disability among individuals who use opioids attending a chronic pain clinic (podium). Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2018; 99(10): e64

2017

Lam T, Tse C, Chisholm A, Eng JJ, and the SCIRE Research Team. A systematic review of the effectiveness of task-specific rehabilitation interventions for improving independent sitting and standing function in spinal cord injury. The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. Accepted May 20, 2017.

2016

Mehta S, McIntyre A, Janzen S, Loh E, Teasell R, and the SCIRE Research Team. Systematic Review of Pharmacologic Treatments of Pain After Spinal Cord Injury: An Update. Arch Phys Med Rehab 2016; 97(8):1381-1391. http://scicurve.com/paper/26797114

Mehta S, Guy SD, Bryce TN, Craven BC, Finnerup NB, Côté I, et al. The CanPain SCI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rehabilitation Management of Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord: screening and diagnosis recommendations. Spinal Cord 2016; 54:S7-S13.

Guy SD, Mehta S, Harvey D, Lau B, Middleton JW, et al. The CanPain SCI Clinical Practice Guideline for Rehabilitation Management of Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord: recommendations for model systems of care. Spinal Cord 2016; 54:S24-S27.

Guy SD, Mehta S, Casalino A, Côté I, Kras-Dupuis A, Bradbury CL, et al. The CanPain SCI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rehabilitation Management of Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord: Recommendations for treatment. Spinal Cord 2016; 54:S14-S23.

Loh E, Guy SD, Mehta S, Moulin DE, Bryce TN, Kras-Dupuis, A, et al. The CanPain SCI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rehabilitation Management of Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord: introduction, methodology and recommendation overview. Spinal Cord 2016; 54:S1-S6.

Smith EM, Imam B, Miller WC, Silverberg N, Anton H, Forwell S, and Townson A. The relationship between fatigue and participation in spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2016 Jun; 54(6): 457-62. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26369887

Smith E, Boucher N, Miller WC, and SCIRE Team. Caregiving services in spinal cord injury: A systematic review of the literature. Spinal Cord 2016; 54:562–569. http://www.nature.com/sc/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs/sc20168a.html

Chan CWL, Eng JJ, Tator CH, Krassioukov A, the SCIRE Team. Epidemiology of sport-related spinal cord injuries: A systematic review.  J Spinal Cord Med 2016; 39(3):255-264.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26864974

Chan CWL, Miller WC, Querée M, Noonan V, Wolfe D and the SCIRE Research Team. The Development of an Outcome Measures Toolkit for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. Accepted to the Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2016 Nov 21.

Mehta S, McIntyre A, Janzen S, Iruthayarajah J, Loh E, Teasell R. Does the presence of comorbid pain and depression symptoms effect the rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injury? Rehab Psych 2016

Zbogar D, Eng JJ, Miller WC, Krassioukov A, Verrier M. Reliability and validity of daily physical activity measures during inpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation. SAGE Open Medicine 2016; 4:1-9.

2015

Louie DR, Eng JJ, Lam T, and SCIRE Team. Gait speed using powered robotic exoskeletons after spinal cord injury: a systematic review and correlational study. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2015; 12:82. Published online 2015 Oct 14. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26463355

Krassioukov A, Eng J, Chan C, Tator C. Epidemiology and prevention of spinal cord injury due to sports. ISCoS Textbook of Comprehensive Management of Spinal Cord Injuries 2015.

Mehta S, Guy S, Lam T, Teasell R, Loh E. Antidepressants are effective in decreasing neuropathic pain after SCI: A meta-analysis. Top Spin Cord Med Rehab 2015; 21(2):166-173.

Mehta S, McIntyre A, Guy S, Teasell R, Loh E. Effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation for the management of neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury: A meta-analysis. Spinal Cord 2015: 53(11):780-785.

Trenaman L, Miller WC, Querée, M, Escorpizo R. Modifiable and non-modifiable factors associated with employment outcomes following spinal cord injury: A systematic review. J Spin Cord Med 2015; 38(4):422-431.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25989899

Van Wyk K, Backwell A, Townson A. A Narrative Literature Review to Direct Spinal Cord Injury Patient Education Programming. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil 2015; 21(1):49-60. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25762860

2014

Noonan VK, Wolfe DW, Thorogood NP, Park SE, Hsieh JT, & Eng JJ. Knowledge translation and implementation in spinal cord injury: A systematic review. Spinal Cord 2014; 52(8): 578-587. http://www.nature.com/sc/journal/v52/n8/full/sc201462a.html

Eng JJ, Noonan V, Townson A, Higgins C, Rogers J, Wolfe D. Impact of an online medical internet site on knowledge and practice of health care providers: A mixed methods study of the Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Evidence Project. J Med Internet Res 2014; 16(12). http://www.jmir.org/2014/12/e296

Guy S, Mehta S, Leff L, Teasell R, Loh E. Anticonvulsant medication use for the management of pain following spinal cord injury: Systematic review and effectiveness analysis. Spinal Cord 2014; 52:89-96. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0065406/

Mays R, McIntyre A, Mehta S, Wolfe D, Teasell R. A review of educational programs to reduce UTIs among individuals with SCI. Rehab Nurs 2014; 39:240-249.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24170348

McIntyre A, Cheung K, Mehta S, Wolfe D, Teasell R. Quality of Life and Bladder Management post Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review. Appl Res Quality of Life 2014; 9:1081-1096. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11482-013-9289-8

McIntyre A, Mays R, Mehta S, Janzen S, Townson A, Hsieh J, Wolfe D, Teasell R. Examining the effectiveness of intrathecal baclofen on spasticity in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury: A systematic review. J Spin Cord Med 2014; 37:11-18. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4066544/pdf/scm-37-11.pdf

Mehta S, McIntyre A, Dijkers M, Loh E, Teasell R. Gabapentinoids are effective in decreasing neuropathic pain and other secondary outcomes after spinal cord injury: A meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehab 2014; 95(11):2180-6. http://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(14)00441-9/abstract

Trenaman L, Miller W, Escorpizo R. Interventions for improving employment outcomes among individuals with spinal cord injury: A systematic review. Spinal Cord 2014; 52:788-94. http://www.nature.com/sc/journal/v52/n11/full/sc2014149a.html

Trenaman L, Miller WC, Querée M, Escorpizo R. Modifiable and non-modifiable factors associated with employment outcomes following spinal cord injury: A systematic review. J Spinal Cord Med 2015; 38(4):422- 431. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25989899

2013

Furlan JC, Sakakibara BM, Miller WC, Kassioukov A. Global incidence and prevalence of traumatic spinal cord injury. Can J Neurology Sci 2013; 40(4):456-464.

Mehta S, Hill D, McIntyre A, Foley N, Wolfe D, Hsieh J, et al. A meta-analysis of botulinum toxin A detrusor injections in the treatment of neurogenic destrusor overactivity following SCI. Arch Phys Med Rehab 2013; 94(8):1473-1481.

Mehta S, Orenczuk K, McIntyre A, Willems G, Wolfe D, Hsieh J, et al. Neuropathic pain post spinal cord injury Part 1: Systematic review of physical and behavioural treatment. Top Spin Cord Inj Rehab 2013; 19(1):61-77.

Mehta S, Orenczuk K, McIntyre A, Willems G, Wolfe D, Hsieh J, et al. Neuropathic pain post spinal cord injury part 2: Systematic review of dorsal root entry zone procedure. Top Spin Cord Inj Rehab 2013; 19(1):78-86.

Noonan VK, Wolfe DW, Thorogood NP, Park SE, Hsieh JT, Eng JJ. Knowledge translation and implementation in spinal cord injury: A systematic review. Spinal Cord 2013; 52(8): 578-587.

Welk B, McIntyre A, Teasell R, Potter P, Loh E. Bladder cancer in individuals with spinal cord injuries. Spinal Cord 2013; 1:516-521.

2012

Mehta S, Hill D, Foley N, Wolfe D, Hsieh J, Ethans K, et al. A meta-analysis of botulinum toxin sphincteric injections in the treatment of incomplete voiding following SCI. Arch Phys Med Rehab 2012; 93(4):597-603.

Bragge P, Chau M, Pitt VJ, Bayley MT, Eng JJ, Teasell RW, et al. An Overview of Published Research about the Acute Care and Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injured and Spinal Cord Injured Patients. J Neurotrauma. 2012; 29:1539-47

Domingo A, Al-Yahya AA, Asiri Y, Eng JJ, Lam and SCIRE Research Team. A systematic review of the effects of pharmacological agents on walking function in people with spinal cord injury. J Neurotrauma 2012; 29:865-79.

Simpson LA, Eng JJ, Hsieh JTC, Wolfe DL and the SCIRE Research Team. The health and life priorities of individuals with spinal cord injury: A systematic review. J Neurotrauma 2012; 29:1548-55

Sakakibara BM, Hitzig SL, Miller WC, Eng JJ and the SCIRE Research Team. An evidence-based review on the influence of aging with a spinal cord injury on subjective quality of life. Spinal Cord 2012; 50(8):570-578.

2011

Orenczuk K, Mehta S, McIntyre A, Regan M, Teasell RW and the SCIRE Research Team. A systematic review of the efficacy of pressure ulcer education interventions available for individuals with SCI. Can J Nurs Informatics 2011; 6(3). [open access]

Mehta S, Orenczuk S, Hansen KT, Aubut J, Hitzig S, Legassic M, et al. An evidence-based review of the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosocial issues post spinal cord injury. Rehab Psych 2011; 56:15-25.

Hitzig SL, Eng JJ, Miller WC, Sakakibara BM. An evidence based review of aging of the body systems following spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2011; 49(6):684-701.

Aubut J, Mehta S, Teasell R, Cullen N for the ERABI and SCIRE Teams. A comparison of heterotopic ossification with traumatic brain and spinal cord injured populations: An evidence based review. NeuroRehab 2011; 28:151-160.

2010

Reid WD, Brown JA, Konnyu KJ, Rurak J, Sakakibara BM, and the SCIRE Research Team. Secretion removal techniques for people with spinal cord injuries: A systematic review. J Spin Cord Med 2010; 33(4):353-370.

Krassioukov A, Eng JJ, Claxton G, Sakakibara BM, Shum S, and the SCIRE Research Team. Neurogenic bowel management after spinal cord injury: A systematic review of the evidence. Spinal Cord 2010; 48:718-733.

Hill MR, Noonan VK, Sakakibara BM, Miller WC, and the SCIRE Research Team. Quality of life instruments and definitions in individuals with spinal cord injury: A systematic review. Spinal Cord 2010; 48(6):438-450.

Teasell R, Mehta S, Aubut JL, Ashe MC, Sequeira K, Macaluso S, et al. A systematic review of therapeutic interventions for heterotopic ossification following spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2010; 48:512-21.

Teasell R, Mehta S, Aubut J, Foulon BL, Wolfe DL, Hseih JTC, et al. Pain following spinal cord injury: A review of the pharmacological treatments. Arch Phys Med Rehab 2010; 91:816-831.

2009

Sakakibara BM, Miller WC, Orenczuk SG, Wolfe DL and the SCIRE Research Team. A systematic review of depression and anxiety measures used in individuals with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2009; 47:841-851.

Noonan VK, Miller WC, Noreau L. A review of instruments assessing participation in person with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2009; 47:435-446.

Krassioukov A, Eng JJ, Wartburton D. Teasell R. for the SCIRE Research Team. A systematic review of the management of orthostatic hypotension following spinal cord injury. Arch Phys Med Rehab 2009; 90:876-885.

Krassioukov A, Wartburton D, Teasell R, Eng JJ. for the SCIRE Research Team. A systematic review of the management of autonomic dysreflexia following spinal cord injury. Arch Phys Med Rehab 2009; 90(4):682-695.

Regan MA, Teasell R, Keast D, Mortenson W, Aubut J. A systematic review of therapeutic interventions for pressure ulcers after spinal cord injury. Arch Phys Med Rehab 2009; 90(2):213-231.

Teasell R, Hsieh JTC, Aubut J, Eng JJ, Krassioukov A, Tu L. for the SCIRE Research Group. Venous thromboembolism after spinal cord injury. Arch Phys Med Rehab 2009; 90(2):232-245.

2008

Sheel AW, Reid WD, Townson A, Ayas N, Konnyu KJ for the SCIRE Research Team. Effects of exercise training and inspiratory muscle training in spinal cord injury: A systematic review. J Spin Cord Med 2008; 31(5):500-508.

Dunn JA, Sinnott A, Bryden AM, Connolly SJ and Rothwell AG. Measurement issues related to upper limb interventions in persons who have tetraplegia. Hand Clinics 2008; 24(2):161-168.

Abramson C, Elliott S, and McBride K. Sexual health outcome measures for individuals with a spinal cord injury: a systematic review. Spinal Cord 2008; 46(5):320-324.

Lam T, Noonan V and, Eng JJ. A systematic review of the functional ambulation outcome measures in spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2008; 46(4):246-254.

Mortenson WB, Miller WC. A review of scales for assessing the risk of developing a pressure ulcer in individuals with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2008; 46(3):168-175.

Hsieh JT, Wolfe DL, Miller WC, Curt A. Spasticitiy outcome measures in spinal cord injury: Psychometric properties and clinical utility. Spinal Cord 2008; 46(2):86-95.

Sawatzky B, Bishop C, Miller WC. Classification and measurement pain in the spinal cord injured population. Spinal Cord 2008; 46(1):2-10.

2007

Lam T, Eng JJ, Wolfe DL, Hsieh J, Whittaker M. A systematic review of the efficacy of gait rehabilitation strategies for spinal cord injury. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehab 2007; 13(1):52-57.

Warburton D, Eng J, Krassioukov A, Sproule S. Cardiovascular health and exercise rehabilitation in spinal cord injury. Top Spin Cord Inj Rehab 2007; 13(1):98-122.

Connolly SJ, Aubut JL, Teasell R, Jarus T. Enhancing upper extremity function with reconstructive surgery in persons with tetraplegia: A review of the literature. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehab 2007; 13(1):58-80.

Wolfe DL, Hsieh J, Curt A, Teasell R. Neurological and functional outcomes associated with SCI rehabilitation. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehab 2007; 13(1):11-31.

Ashe M, Craven C, Eng J, Krassioukov A. Prevention and treatment of bone loss after a spinal cord injury: A systematic review. Top Spin Cord Inj Rehab 2007; 13(1):123-145.

Hsieh J, Wolfe DL, Connolly S, Townson AF, Curt A, Blackmer J, et al. Spastictiy after spinal cord injury: an evidence-based review of current interventions. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehab Summer 2007; 13(1): 81-97.

Eng J, Teasell R, Miller W, Wolfe D, Townson A, Aubut J, et al. Spinal cord injury rehabilitation evidence: Methods of the SCIRE systematic review. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehab 2007; 13(1):1-10.

Miller B, Connolly S, Friedland J. The SCIRE project: Evidence from the spinal cord injury rehabilitation literature. Occupational Therapy Now 2007; 9:13-14.