Published Peer-Reviewed Articles

2013 and in press

1.   McIntyre  A, Mays R, Mehta S, Janzen S, Hsih J, Townson A., Wolfe D, Teasell R A. systematic review examining efficacy of intrathecal baclofen on spasticity in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine 2013 (pending press)

2.   Furlan JC, Sakakibara BM, Miller WC, Kassioukov, A. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences 2013 (pending press)

3.   Mehta S, Orenczuk K, McIntyre A, Willems G, Wolfe D, Hsieh J, Short C, Log E, Teasell R. Neuropathic pain post spinal cord injury part 2: Systematic review of dorsal root entry zone procedure. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury 2013;19(1):78-86.

4.   Mehta S, Orenczuk K, McIntyre A, Willems G, Wolfe D, Hsieh J, Short C, Log E, Teasell R. Neuropathic pain post spinal cord injury part 1: Systematic review of physical and behavioural treatment. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury 2013;19(1):61-77.

2012

5.   Mehta S, Hill D, Foley N, Wolfe D, Hsieh J, Ethans K, Potter P, Baverstock R, Teasell R and the SCIRE Research Team. A Meta-Analysis of botulinum toxin sphincteric injections in the treatment of incomplete voiding following SCI. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012; 94(4): 597-603. (PDF)

6.   Bragge P, Chau M, Pitt VJ, Bayley MT, Eng JJ, Teasell RW, Wolfe DL, Gruen RL. An Overview of Published Research about the Acute Care and Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injured and Spinal Cord Injured Patients. Journal of Neurotrauma 2012;29:1539-47. (PDF)

7.   Domingo A, Al-Yahya AA, Asiri Y, Eng JJ, Lam And Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Evidence Research Team. A systematic review of the effects of pharmacological agents on walking function in people with spinal cord injury. Journal of Neurotrauma 2012;29:865-79. (PDF)     

8.   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. Journal of Neurotrauma 2012;29:1548-55. (PDF)

9.   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. (PDF)

2011

10.   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. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics 2011; 6(3). (PDF)

11.   Mehta S, Orenczuk S, Hansen KT, Aubut J, Hitzig S, Legassic M, Teasell R, for the SCIRE Research Team. An evidence-based review of the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosocial issues post spinal cord injury. Rehabilitation Psychology 2011;56:15-25. (PDF)

12.   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.(PDF)

13.   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. NeuroRehabilitation 2011;28:151-160. (PDF)

2010

14.   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. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine 2010; 33(4):353-370. (PDF)

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

16.   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. (PDF)

17.   Teasell R, Mehta S, Aubut JL, Ashe MC, Sequeira K, Macaluso S, Tu L for the SCIRE Research Team. A systematic review of therapeutic interventions for heterotopic ossification following spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2010;48:512-21. (PDF)

18.   Teasell R, Mehta S, Aubut J, Foulon BL, Wolfe DL, Hseih JTC, Townson A, Short C, for the SCIRE Research Team. Pain following spinal cord injury: A review of the pharmacological treatments. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;91:816-831. (PDF)

2009

19.   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. (PDF)

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

21.   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. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2009;90:876-885. (PDF)

22.   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. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2009;90(4):682-695. (PDF)

23.   Regan MA, Teasell R, Keast D, Mortenson W, Aubut J. A systematic review of therapeutic interventions for pressure ulcers after spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2009;90(2):213-231. (PDF)

24.   Teasell R, Hsieh JTC, Aubut J, Eng JJ, Krassioukov A, Tu L. for the SCIRE Research Group.  Venous thromboembolism after spinal cord injury.  Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2009;90(2):232-245. (PDF)

2008

25.   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.  Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine 2008;31(5):500-508. (PDF)

26.   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. (PDF)

27.   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. (PDF)

28.   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. (PDF)

29.   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. (PDF)

30.   Hseih JTC, 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. (PDF)

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

2007

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

33.   Warburton D, Eng J, Krassioukov A, Sproule S.  Cardiovascular health and exercise rehabilitation in spinal cord injury. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation 2007;13(1):98-122. (PDF)

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

35.   Wolfe DL, Hsieh J, Curt A, Teasell R   Neurological and functional outcomes associated with SCI rehabilitation. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation 2007;13(1):11-31. (PDF)

36.   Ashe M, Craven C, Eng J,  Krassioukov A.  Prevention and treatment of bone loss after a spinal cord injury: A systematic review. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation 2007;13(1):123-145. (PDF)

37.   Eng JJ, Teasell R. Forward. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation 2007:13(1),iv-v.

38.   Hsieh J, Wolfe DL, Connolly S, Townson, Curt A, Blackmer J,  Sequeira K, Aubut J. Spasticity after spinal cord injury: an evidence based review of current interventions. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation 2007;13(1): 81-97. (PDF)

39.   Eng J,Teasell R, Miller W, Wolfe D, Townson  A, Aubut J, Abramson C, Hsieh J, Connolly S, Konnyu K.  Spinal cord injury rehabilitation evidence: Methods of the SCIRE systematic review. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation 2007;13(1):1-10. (PDF)

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