| Testretest reliability of a new tool assessing car-driving-related motor skills in adults living with physical disabilitiesAGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence Access Award
University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-11-03 | Amine Choukou, Francois Routhier, "E Monacelli", "Rabreau", "P.A. Leyrat", "C Vincent", "L Noreau" |
| Validation d’un banc d’évaluation des capacités motrices de conduite automobile d’individus ayant des incapacités physiques.Best Post-Doc Presentation Award, 17th Research Colloquium on Rehabilitation, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2017-03-22 | Amine Choukou, Francois Routhier, "E Monacelli", "O Rabreau", "P.A Leyrat", "C Vincent", "L Noreau" |
| Recognizing carers in Canada and understanding their barriers to technology adoptionWorking on behalf of WP2, Jacquie Eales and Janet Fast, with input from Louise Demers and Michelle Plante, wrote a blog post for the APPTA web site. The blog was prepared for and posted on April 2, 2019 to recognize National Carers Day in Canada and highlight the collective work of WP2 (and DATCares) in understanding and addressing carers' barriers to technology adoption. University of Alberta, Université de Montréal, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2019-04-02 | Jacquie Eales, Janet Fast, Louise Demers, Michelle Plante |
| Aging following spinal cord injury. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-07-01 | Mortenson WB, Sakakibara BM, Miller WC, Wilms R, Eng JJ. |
| Misurare l’impatto delle tecnologie assistive sui caregiver in famiglia. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-01-01 | Demers L & Mortenson WB |
| Outcome Measures | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2006-01-01 | |
| Outcome measures. University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-01-01 | Miller WC, Aubut JL, Connolly SJ, Curt A, Elliott S, Hsieh JTC, Ben Mortenson, Noonan V, Noreau L, Orenczuk SG, Sakakibara BM, Sawatzky B, Steeves J, Wilkinson S, & Wolfe DL |
| Pressure ulcers following spinal cord injury University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-01-01 | Miller WC, Aubut JL, Connolly SJ, Curt A, Elliott S, Hsieh JTC, Ben Mortenson, Noonan V, Noreau L, Orenczuk SG, Sakakibara BM, Sawatzky B, Steeves J, Wilkinson S, & Wolfe DL |
| A conceptual model of assistive technology outcomes for older assistance users and their informal caregivers Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-10-01 | Mortenson WB, Louise Demers, Fuhrer M |
| A Novel Assistive Technology Intervention for Older Adults with Disabilities and their Informal Caregivers : Results from a preliminary Randomized Control Trial (Prix de l’Institut du vieillissement la meilleure affiche, catégorie des postdoctorants) University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-11-01 | Ben Mortenson |
| A scoping review of mobility scooter-related empirical studies University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-06-01 | Ben Mortenson |
| An experimental study of the impacts of assistive technology on users and their informal caregivers | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | WB Mortenson |
| Application of a Power Wheelchair Outcomes Toolkit Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-06-01 | Paula Rushton, Kirby L, Smith C, Claudine Auger, Louise Demers |
| Assistive technology and climate change | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-05-01 | Mortenson WB |
| Beyond the borders of ability, age, and gender: An intersectional analysis of nursing home life | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-06-01 | Oliffe Mortenson WB |
| CanWheel:A Canadian research initiative to improve power wheeled mobility | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-02-01 | W.B. Miller |
| Challenges and strategies to improve recruitment and retention of the frail elderly in research studies: A systematic review University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | Véronique Provencher, Ben Mortenson, Dagenais M |
| Collaborative Knowledge Transfer Initiative to Facilitate the Implementation of Assistive Devices Outcome Measures for Communication Université Laval, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | Lamontagne ME, Francois Routhier, Claudine Auger, Vincent C, Rochette A, Poissant L, Lettre JA |
| Collision avoidance and path planning technologies for older wheelchair users: Thoughts of occupational therapists | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | Krista Best, Mortenson W, & Hurd Clarke L |
| Demographic factors that predict bout mobility in manual wheelchair users | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-02-01 | M.K. MacGillivray |
| Description d’un fauteuil roulant motorisé intelligent (FRMI) et de son potentiel d’utilisation en situation écologique en centre d’achat. Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | Dahlia Kairy, Forget R, Louise Demers |
| Designing intelligent wheelchairs: Reintegrating AI. Designing Intelligent Robots: Reintegrating McGill University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-03-01 | Joelle Pineau |
| Development and preliminary evaluation of the caregiver assistive technology outcome measureINTRODUCTION: Assistive technology is often recommended with the aim of increasing user independence and reducing the burden on informal caregivers. However, until now, there has been no tool to measure the outcomes of this process for caregivers. OBJECTIVES: To describe the development of the Caregiver Assistive Technology Outcome Measure (CATOM), a tool developed to measure the impact of assistive technology interventions on the burden experienced by informal caregivers, and to undertake preliminary evaluation of its psychometric properties. METHODS: Based on an existing conceptual framework, existing measures were reviewed to identify potential items in a preliminary version of the measure. Cognitive interviewing was used to identify items needing clarification. A revised CATOM and manual were then reviewed by clinicians. After revising some items based on the interview findings, the measure was piloted as part of an intervention study examining the impact of assistive technology on the users' informal caregivers (n = 44). RESULTS: Based on a review of 12 existing measures, a 3-part measure was developed and questions were refined based on cognitive interviews with informal caregivers and feedback experienced assistive technology practitioners. For the activity-specific and overall portions of the measure, the 6-week, test-retest intraclass correlations coefficients were 0.88 (95% CI 0.64-0.96) and 0.86 (95% CI 0.60-0.95), respectively. The CATOM data correlated as hypothesized with other measures. CONCLUSION: The CATOM is a promising measure with good content validity and encouraging psychometric properties. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-11-01 | W B Mortenson |
| Development of a scooter training program for community-dwelling older adults | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-05-01 | Hoag E, Higgins R, Mortenson WB, Emery R, Joyce L |
| Development of the Caregiver Assistive Technology Outcome Measure. Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-11-01 | Louise Demers, Ben Mortenson |
| Développement d’une version canadienne française du Wheelchair Outcome Measure (WhOM-F): fidélité et applicabilité par mode téléphonique pour les utilisateurs d'aides à la mobilité motorisées Université de Montréal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-04-01 | Claudine Auger, Gélinas I, Francois Routhier, Mortenson WB, Miller WC, & Demers L |
| Difficultés et stratégies de recrutement et de rétention des personnes âgées fragiles dans le cadre de projets de recherche: une revue systématique | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-04-01 | Véronique Provencher, Mortenson WB, Dagenais M |
| Discharge and supportive discharge criteria for Canadian Dementia care units | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-05-01 | Bishop AM, & Mortenson WB |
| Efficacité, sécurité et impact d’un programme d’entrainement des habiletés en fauteuil roulant motorisé : un essai contrôlé randomisé Université Laval, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | Francois Routhier, Louise Demers, Kirby RL, Claudine Auger, Paula Rushton, CanWheel Research Team |
| Efficacité, sécurité et impact d’un programme d’entraînement des habiletés en fauteuil roulant motorise: un essai contrôlé motorise. Université de Montréal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | Louise Demers, Francois Routhier |
| Efficacy of a user-caregiver assistive technology intervention: Preliminary results | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-05-01 | Demers L Mortenson WB |
| End-user involvement in the development and evaluation of the caregiver assistive technology outcome measure Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-08-01 | Mortenson WB, Louise Demers |
| Experiences of power mobility use in older adults over time: Preliminary findings Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-11-01 | Mortenson WB, Louise Demers, Landry A-P, Luts A, Soles C |
| Exploratory Validation of a Multidimensional Power Mobility Outcomes Toolkit University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-05-01 | Ben Mortenson |
| Exploratory Validation of a Multidimensional Power Mobility Outcomes Toolkit University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-09-01 | Ben Mortenson, Louise Demers, Paula Rushton, Claudine Auger, Miller WC, Francois Routhier |
| Fidélité de la version canadienne française du wheelchair outcome measure (whom-f) par mode téléphonique | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-06-01 | Gélinas I Auger A |
| How assistive technology use by older individuals with disabilities impacts their informal caregivers Université de Montréal, University of Ottawa | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-05-01 | Mortenson WB, Louise Demers, Jeff Jutai, Fuhrer MJ, Lenker J, & DeRuyter F |
| Impacts des aides techniques auprès des usagers et de leurs proches-aidants University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-11-01 | Ben Mortenson |
| Impacts des aides techniques auprès des usagers et de leurs proches-aidants: Résultats préliminaires Université de Montréal, University of Montreal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-10-01 | Louise Demers, Mortenson W, Michelle Plante, Raymond M-H, & CATOR Team |
| Impacts des aides techniques auprès des usagers et leurs proches aidants University of Montreal, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-11-01 | Mortenson W, Gelinas‐Bronsard D, Roy L, Michelle Plante, McCabe D, Louise Demers |
| Impacts of assistive technology interventions on informal caregivers of adults with chronic physical impairments: A systematic review Université de Montréal, University of Ottawa | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-10-01 | Mortenson WB, Louise Demers, Jeff Jutai, Fuhrer F, Lenker J, DeRuyter F |
| Intelligent power wheelchair and social participation: a needs assessment Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-11-01 | Dahlia Kairy |
| Intelligent power wheelchairs for residents in long-term care facilities: Potential users' experiences and perceptions. Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-06-01 | Paula Rushton, Ben Mortenson, Pooja Viswanathan, Wang RH, Hurd Clarke L |
| Introducing a tool for measuring the impact of power mobility use by older adults on their family caregivers Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | Louise Demers, Rushton PW, Ben Mortenson, Chan E, Bill Miller |
| Is aging disabling? Thoughts on the social construction of aging | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-11-01 | Mortenson WB |
| Justlike driving a car: Perceptions of power mobility safety. University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2003-10-01 | Ben Mortenson |
| Long-Term Care Facility Residents’ Initial Experiences and Perceptions of Intelligent Power Wheelchairs Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-03-01 | Paula Rushton, Ben Mortenson, Pooja Viswanathan, Rosalie Wang, Clarke LH |
| Longitudinal experiences of power mobility use in older adults | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-06-01 | Luts A, Soles C, Mortenson WB, Miller WC |
| Measuring the effectiveness of assistive technology in community and home environments: Capturing the perspectives of users and caregivers University of Ottawa, Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-05-01 | Jeff Jutai, Louise Demers, Ben Mortenson, "DeRuyter, F" |
| Mesurer les résultats des effets du Programme des aides techniques à la communication et des contrôles d’environnements (PACEC): vers une vision commune à l’IRDPQ Université de Montréal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-05-01 | Claudine Auger, Lamontagne M, Francois Routhier |
| Mixed Effects of Older Adults’Use of Power Wheelchairs on their Informal Caregivers University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-04-01 | Rushton PW, Ben Mortenson, Louise Demers, Claudine Auger, Élise Busilacchi, CanWheel Research Team |
| Mixed methods research in occupational therapy: A review and critique | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-07-01 | Mortenson WB, & Oliffe JL |
| Mobility choices among community-dwelling, older adult, power wheelchair users University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-05-01 | Ben Mortenson, Luts A, Soles C, Bill Miller, Hammell KW |
| Modèle logique du programme triporteur-quadriporteur : outil pour rejoindre les acteurs et identifier les enjeux Université de Montréal, Université Laval, Université de Sherbrooke | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-04-01 | Foley V, Claudine Auger, Francois Routhier, Desrosiers J, Manon Guay |
| No place like home? Surveillance technologies and the meaning of home in old age Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-11-01 | Andrew Sixsmith, Mortenson WB, Savage R |
| Non digital game playing among older adults Simon Fraser University, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-10-01 | Mortenson WB, David Kaufman, Andrew Sixsmith, Nguyen A |
| Novel assistive technology intervention for older adults with disabilities and their informal caregivers: Results from a preliminary randomized control trial Université de Montréal, University of Ottawa | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | Mortenson WB, Louise Demers, Jeff Jutai, Fuhrer MJ, Lenker J, & DeRuyter F |
| Observed patterns of wheelchair use by nursing home residents | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-06-01 | Mortenson WB, Oliffe J, Backman C & Miller WC |
| Occupation and nursing home residents: opportunities, obstacles and alternatives | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-10-01 | Mortenson WB, Oliffe JL, Backman C, & Miller WC |
| Occupational science: Reflecting back, moving forward | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-07-01 | Mortenson W, Laliberte-Rudman D, Shaw L, & Townsend E |
| Older adults’ experiences of power mobility: A longitudinal mixed-methods study Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-06-01 | Chamberlain A, Zonneveld S, Mortenson WB, Miller WC, Paula Rushton, Louise Demers |
| Parents’ Experiences with Plagiocephaly and Treatment Decisions University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-05-01 | K Koehn, Ben Mortenson |
| Placing occupational science as core foundation in occupational therapy curricula | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-06-01 | Shaw L, Laliberte-Rudman D, Mandich A, Mortenson WB, Davis JA, Townsend T, & Polatajko H |
| Portail télésanté pour les proches aidants d’usagers d’aides techniques : Protocole Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-09-30 | Dominique Gélinas-Bronsard, Sara Ahmed, Ben Mortenson, Cassioppée Guay, Alexander Moreno, Claudine Auger |
| Power mobility: Experiences of users over time Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | Mortenson WB, Louise Demers, Miller WC, Paula Rushton |
| Powered mobility with collision avoidance technology for older adults: Perspectives of users, prescribers and caregivers and the implications for design University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-10-01 | Wang RH, Korotchenko A, Ben Mortenson, Hurd Clarke L |
| Predictors of life satisfaction among long-term care residents who use wheelchairs as a primary means of mobility | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-10-01 | Mortenson WB, Miller WC, Backman CL & Oliffe JL |
| Predictors of the frequency of engagement in occupation among long-term care residents who use wheelchairs as their primary means of mobility | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-05-01 | Mortenson WB, Miller WC, Backman CL, & Oliffe JL |
| Predictors of wheeled mobility in individuals in residential care | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-07-01 | Mortenson WB, Miller WC, Backman CL, & Oliffe JL |
| Prevalence and predictive factors of wheelchair seating need among long term care residents | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-10-01 | Ed Giesbrecht, Miller WC, & Mortenson B |
| Profil de mobilité des ainés qui utilisent un fauteuil roulant motorisé dans la communauté. Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | Claudine Auger, Paula Rushton, Bill Miller, Louise Demers, Francois Routhier |
| Provision of assistive technology: Partnering with caregivers for better outcomes University of Montreal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-05-01 | Michelle Plante |
| Provision of assistive technology: Partnering with caregivers for better outcomes University of Montreal, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-10-01 | Michelle Plante, Ben Mortenson, Jeff Jutai, Fuhrer M, Claudine Auger, Louise Demers |
| Que savons-nous des effets des aides techniques à la communication sur les utilisateurs? Université Laval, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-05-01 | Francois Routhier, Josiane Lettre, Claudine Auger, Lamontagne M |
| Recrutement et rétention des personnes âgées fragiles dans des projets de recherche | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-10-01 | Tanguay-Garneau L, Véronique Provencher, Mortenson WB, Dagenais M |
| Reliability and validity of the Wheelchair OutcomeMeasure (WhOM). | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2006-06-01 | Miller Garden J. |
| Reliability of a power mobility assessment and safety guideline | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-07-01 | Hansen E, Brelsford W, & Mortenson WB |
| Selecting activity and participation outcome measures for wheelchair users based on the ICF | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-03-01 | Mortenson WB, Miller WC, & Auger C |
| Supporting informal caregivers with personal and environmental emergency response systems: The HOME-Tech Study. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-10-01 | Tatarkiewicz I, Mortenson WB, McInnis A, MacNeil T, Michelle Lowe, Et al. |
| Taking control with tilt-in-space wheelchairs: An exploratory study of their use in residential care | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-10-01 | Shankar S & Mortenson WB |
| The Biomechanics Of Using A SmartDrive For Wheelchair Propulsion University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-10-01 | S Wong, Ben Mortenson, "Bonita Sawatzky" |
| The development of client-centred guidelines for power mobility safety University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2002-03-01 | Ben Mortenson, Boily J, Crawford E, Desharnais G, Elgood B, Odell L, & Miller B |
| The Effects of Assistive Technology Interventions on Users and Their Informal Caregivers. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | W.B.* Mortenson |
| The Efficacy of Scooter Training for Adults: A Pilot Study. University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-05-01 | Ben Mortenson |
| The ethics of gerontechnology: From intervention study to implementation in practice Lawrence Normie Consulting | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-05-01 | Lawrence Normie, Savage R, & Mortenson WB |
| The impact of older adults' use of power wheelchairs on their informal caregivers Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-05-01 | Paula Rushton, Louise Demers, Ben Mortenson |
| The meaning of mobility: Perceptions of wheelchair users. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2006-05-01 | W.B. Mortenson |
| The Natural History and Measurement of Power Wheelchair outcomes among new and experienced older adult power wheelchair users: A one-year longitudinal study. Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-09-01 | Rushton PW, Louise Demers, Miller WC |
| The nature and use of surveillance technologies in residential care Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | Woolrych R, Andrew Sixsmith, Mortenson WB, Steve Robinovitch, & Feldman F |
| The power of observation: Theories of surveillance and ambient assistant living | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-10-01 | Mortenson WB, Woolrych R, & Sixsmith A |
| The Wheelchair Outcome Measure: a client specific outcome measure of wheelchair intervention. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2006-03-01 | Mortenson WB, Miller WC, Garden J, & Miller-Polgar J |
| The wheelchair skills program: Relevance to the European setting Université Laval, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-01-01 | Francois Routhier, "R.L Kirby", "C Smith", Louise Demers |
| The wheelchairprescription process: perceptions of clients, prescribers and familymembers/care givers | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2006-07-01 | W.B. Mortenson |
| Theories of surveillance and ambient assistive living | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-06-01 | Mortenson WB, Woolrych R, & Sixsmith A |
| Theorising the impact of surveillance technologies on older people Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-11-01 | Andrew Sixsmith, Mortenson WB, Woolrych R |
| Tilt-in-space wheelchairs in nursing homes: An exploratory study University of Waterloo | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-06-01 | Jim Wallace, Shankar S, & Mortenson WB |
| Users’ perspectives of intelligent power wheelchair use for social participation Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-08-01 | Dahlia Kairy |
| Using qualitative data to select variables for a study of predictors of mobility and participation among wheelchair using nursing home residents | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-03-01 | Mortenson WB |
| Using qualitative data to select variables for a study of predictors of mobility and participation among nursing home residents | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-10-01 | Mortenson WB, Miller WC, Oliffe JL, & Backman C |
| Utilisation d’un fauteuil roulant motorisé intelligent (FRMI) et ses impacts sur la participation sociale: étapes pour améliorer un prototype. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | Kairy D Rushton P* |
| Validating the Wheelchair Outcome Measure for residents in long-term care | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-06-01 | Parvaneh S, Mortenson WB, Miller WC |
| Wheelchair outcome measures: Review and critique | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-06-01 | Miller WC, Mortenson WB, & Auger C |
| Wheelchair participation in individuals with spinal cord injury Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-03-01 | Paula Rushton, Miller WC, Garden J, Mortenson WB |
| Wheeled mobility and social participation | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-03-01 | Mortenson WB |
| “There’s lots of compromises”: Experiences of Canadian power mobility users over time Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-06-01 | Mortenson WB, Paula Rushton, Louise Demers, Miller WC |
| Canwheel: A Canadian Research Team Dedicated to Improving the Power Mobility Opportunities of Older Adults University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2015-02-25 | Bill Miller, Paula Rushton, Ben Mortenson, Emma Smith, "CanWheel Research Team" |
| CanWheel: Improving Power Wheeled Mobility for Older Canadians University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-03-01 | Bill Miller, Ben Mortenson, Paula Rushton, "P Viswanathan", Francois Routhier, "RL Kirby" |
| Interface design for a shared control, tele-operated power wheelchair. University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2014-08-20 | Emma Smith, Bill Miller, Ben Mortenson, "A Mihailidis ", "P Viswanathan", "J Lo ", "P Pham" |
| Long-Term Care Facility Residents’ Initial Experiences and Perceptions of Intelligent Power Wheelchairs Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-03-01 | Paula Rushton, Ben Mortenson, "P Viswanathan", "R Wang", "LH Clark", Bill Miller |
| Smart Wheelchairs in Assessment and Training: A Consensus Workshop University of British Columbia, McGill University, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2016-03-01 | "P Viswanathan", "RH Wang", "A Sutcliffe", "L Kenyon", "Foley G", "M Adams", "P Archambault", "B Black", "J Blain", "M Bresler", "S Cotarla", "Y Demiris", "Ed Giesbrecht", "P Gardney", "P Gryfe", "K Hall", "C Mandel", "K McGilton", "F Michaud", Ian Mitchell, Ben Mortenson, "L Nilsson", Joelle Pineau, Emma Smith, "E Zambalde", "D Zondervan", Francois Routhier, "T Carlson", "L Kirby", "R Simpson", Bill Miller, "A Mihailidis" |
| A review of scales for assessing the risk of developing a pressure ulcer in individuals with SCI. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-03-01 | W.B. & Miller Mortenson |
| A survey of stakeholder perspectives on exoskeleton technology. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-12-01 | J. Parker Labron |
| A systematic reviewof therapeutic interventions for pressure ulcers following spinal cord injury. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-02-01 | M.A. Regan |
| Association between mobility, participation, and wheelchair-related factors in long-term care residents who use wheelchairs as their primary means of mobility. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-07-01 | Mortenson WB, Miller WC, Backman CL, Oliffe JL |
| Beyond the passive recipient:Advancing social identity in residential care. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-11-01 | 1579 |
| Caregivers’ experiences with the selection and use of assistive technologyQualitative data from a mixed-methods clinical trial are used to examine caregivers’ experiences with the selection and use of assistive technology to facilitate care recipients’ independence. Through a thematic analysis of interviews from 27 caregivers, three broad themes were identified. “A partial peace of mind” described the generally positive psychological impacts from assistive technology, mainly reduced stress and a shift in caregiving labour from physical tasks to a monitoring role. “Working together” explored the caregivers’ experiences of receiving assistive technology and the sense of collaboration felt by caregivers during the intervention process. Finally, “Overcoming barriers“ addressed two impediments to accessing assistive technology: lack of funding and appointment wait times for service providers. The findings suggest that assistive technology provision by prescribers plays a beneficial role in the lives of caregivers, but access to such benefits can be hampered by contextual constraints. University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-09-16 | Ben Mortenson, Alex Pysklywec, "Fuhrer, M. J.", Jeff Jutai, Michelle Plante, Louise Demers |
| Challenges and strategies pertaining to recruitment and retention of frail elderly in research studies: a systematic review. University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-03-01 | Véronique Provencher, Ben Mortenson, Tanguay-Garneau L, Bélanger K, Dagenais M |
| Clinical results of an investigation of paediatric upper limb myoelectric prosthesis fitting at the Quebec Rehabilitation Institute Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2001-01-01 | Francois Routhier, "C Vincent", "M-J Morissette", "J Desaulniers" |
| Co-construction of an Internet-based intervention for older assistive technology users and their family caregivers: Needs identification phasePurpose: Providing care to older adults using assistive technology can be challenging for family caregivers. To inform the development of an Internet-based intervention, this study aimed to identify older assistive technology users and family caregivers’ needs related to assistive technology procurement, and to explore how to offer remote support through an Internet-based intervention.
Methods: Based on an iterative user-centered design approach, 30 semi-structured interviews were conducted with stakeholders about their experiences with assistive technology procurement/attribution and their perceptions of a proposed intervention. A modified content analysis approach was used, with a mix of emerging and a priori concepts.
Results: Participants view assistive technology procurement as an ongoing cyclical process, with potential unmet needs at key moments before and after assistive technology procurement. Assistive technology user-family caregiver dyads needs focus on assistive technology information, access, assistive technology-person-context match, training and support. While participants felt there were benefits to the proposed intervention they also identified potential implementation barriers.
Conclusion: Assistive technology Internet-based interventions dedicated to family caregivers should ensure systematic and tailored follow-up while integrating some form of human support. This study guides the prototype design of the proposed intervention towards a graded support approach, empowering assistive technology users and family caregivers to resolve assistive technology-related challenges. University of British Columbia, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Université de Sherbrooke, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-03-01 | Dominique Gélinas-Bronsard, Ben Mortenson, Sara Ahmed, Manon Guay, Claudine Auger |
| Design and validation of an intelligent wheelchair towards a clinically-functional outcome. Université Laval, Université de Montréal, McGill University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-01-01 | Boucher P, Atrash A, Kelouwani S, Honoré W*, Nguyen H, Villemure J, Francois Routhier, Cohen P, Louise Demers, Forget R, Joelle Pineau |
| Development and preliminary evaluation of the caregiver assistive technology outcome measure. University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-05-01 | Ben Mortenson |
| Development of an obstacle course assessment of wheelchair user performance (OCAWUP): A content validity study Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2004-01-01 | Francois Routhier, "C Vincent", "J Desrosiers", "S Nadeau", "C Guerette" |
| Discharge criteria and follow-up support of Canadian dementia care units | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-03-01 | Bishop AM, Mortenson WB |
| Effectiveness of a Wheelchair Skills Training Program for Powered Wheelchair Users: A Randomized Controlled Trial. University of British Columbia, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-11-01 | Kirby RL, Bill Miller, Francois Routhier, Louise Demers, Alex Mihailidis, Polgar JM, Paula Rushton, Titus L, Smith C, McAllister M, Theriault C, Thompson K, Sawatzky B |
| Effects of an assistive technology intervention on older adults with disabilities and their informal caregivers: an exploratory randomized controlled trial. (I received a CIHR-Institue of Ageing award for best post-doctoral poster for this research). University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, University of Ottawa | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-04-01 | Ben Mortenson, Louise Demers, Fuhrer MJ, Jeff Jutai, Lenker J, DeRuyter F |
| Effects of Unstable Footwear on Stance PatternInadequate safety shoe wearing is thought to be responsible of many musculoskeletal disorders. A
new concept of unstable footwear is proposed to reduce mechanical stresses during work. Major
expectations argue for a better ankle dynamic behavior leading to an increased muscular activity.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the variation of stance characteristics while walking on level
ground as a function of the models of safety shoes. Twenty healthy males (aged 23.6 ± 7) were
asked to make six gait cycles on a walking track while barefoot, shod with low cost safety footwear,
high cost one, and equipped by Masaï Barefoot Technology shoes (the most unstable footwear).
Stance phases (heel strike, flat foot and toe-off) have been normalized as percentages of the maximum
value of ground reaction force recorded during each step. The highest significant percentages
have been observed in Masaï Barefoot Technology shoes condition and only during heel
strike (8% to 10.1% higher) and toe-off (10% to 11.3% higher). In contrast, the temporal durations
of the three stance phases were not significantly different between the four conditions. The
convexity of safety shoe induces less stability increasing the adaptation of the muscle activity of
the wearer at heel-strike and toe-off in order to regain stable gait pattern. University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-10-02 | Amine Choukou, "Ghouli, S.", "Boyer, F.C. ", "Taiar, R." |
| Efficacy and retention of the french-canadian version of the wheelchair skills training program for manual wheelchair users: A randomized controlled trial Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-01-01 | Francois Routhier |
| Être le proche aidant d’une personne âgée vivant avec des incapacités : Résultats préliminaires d’une étude qualitativeInvited short paper in a non peer-reviewed journal University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, Simon Fraser University, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-06-26 | Maude Beaudoin, Oladele Atoyebi, Ben Mortenson, Claudine Auger, Louise Demers, Andrew Wister, Michelle Plante, Francois Routhier |
| Evaluation of the usability of an actively actuated arm support | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-07-01 | Audrey Lebrasseur, Josiane Lettre, Franç ois Routhier, Jason Bouffard, Philippe S. Archambault, Alexandre Campeau-Lecours |
| Exploratory validation of a multidimensional power wheelchair outcomes toolkit. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-05-01 | W Mortenson |
| Exploring powered wheelchair users and their caregivers' perspectives on potential intelligent power wheelchair use: a qualitative study. Université de Montréal, McGill University, Caregiver, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-02-01 | Dahlia Kairy, Rushton PW, Philippe Archambault, Pituch E, Torkia C, El Fathi A, Paula Stone, Francois Routhier, Forget R, Louise Demers, Joelle Pineau, Gourdeau R |
| French-Canadian translation of the WheelCon-M (WheelCon-M-F) and evaluation of its validity evidence using telephone administration Université de Montréal, Université Laval, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-05-01 | Paula Rushton, Francois Routhier, Bill Miller, Claudine Auger, Lavoie MP |
| From ‘Needs’ to ‘Goals’: Evolving the User Centered Design process for technology supporting family caregiversIn this paper we describe adjustments to a particular software design process aimed at developing technology to support family caregivers. Our case study focuses on the co-design of a smartphone application to assist caregivers in managing and coping with the work of caring for older adults. We use the specifics of this case study to shed light on the technology development benefits of framing user-centered design (UCD) through caregivers’ goals rather than their needs. We show how this re-framing of the co-design process away from a deficit, or needs-based approach and towards a strength, or goal-oriented approach is central to developing technologies that caregivers are more likely to commit time and resources to learning and integrating into their lives. University of Leicester, Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Calgary, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-07-31 | Myles Leslie, Jacquie Eales, Janet Fast, Ben Mortenson, Oladele Atoyebi, Akram Mahani |
| Grey spaces: The wheeled fields of residential care. (This paper received a CIHR Age+ award). | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-03-01 | Mortenson WB, Oliffe JL, Miller WC, Backman CL |
| How assistive technology use by individuals with disabilities impacts their caregivers: a systematic review of the research evidence. University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, University of Ottawa | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-11-01 | Ben Mortenson, Louise Demers, Fuhrer MJ, Jeff Jutai, Lenker J, DeRuyter F |
| Interviews with family caregivers of older adults: Their experiences of care and the integration of assistive technology in care University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, Simon Fraser University, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-03-04 | Maude Beaudoin, Oladele Atoyebi, Ben Mortenson, Claudine Auger, Louise Demers, Andrew Wister, Michelle Plante, Francois Routhier |
| Issues for theSelection of Wheelchair-Specific Activity and Participation Outcome Measures: AReview | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-06-01 | W.B. Mortenson |
| La marche du temps Le nombre de Canadiens qui utilisent une aide technique à la marche a doublé en dix ans University of British Columbia, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-11-30 | "J Hamann", "C Charette", Krista Best, "E.M. Smith", Bill Miller, Francois Routhier |
| Longitudinal Outcomes Among Family Caregiver's of Power Mobility UsersObjective
To examine the change over 1 year in the burden, wheelchair skills, social support, social participation, and mental health of family caregivers providing assistance to older adult powered wheelchair users.
Design
Longitudinal study.
Setting
Community.
Participants
Participants (N=35) included family caregivers (mean age ± SD=63.7±10.2y) who provided at least 2 hours of general care per week for a powered wheelchair user.
Intervention
Not applicable.
Main Outcome Measures
The Power Mobility Caregiver Assistive Technology Outcome Measure (frequency of care and subjective burden), the Wheelchair Skills Test Questionnaire for caregivers (wheelchair skills), the Interpersonal Support Evaluation List-6 (social support), the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument (social participation), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (mental health). Measures were taken at baseline, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and a linear mixed model was used to assess changes over time in the outcomes.
Results
The results showed that the caregivers helped on average with 3 powered wheelchair-related activities and 10 other caregiving activities. They also experienced moderate subjective burden and social participation and were within the normal range for depression and anxiety. Moreover, those outcomes remained stable over the 1-year study period. However, the wheelchair skills scores showed significant changes over time, as the scores improved during the first 6 months of the study.
Conclusion
Given that previous research indicated that subjective burden tends to decline over time among caregivers, the findings of stability in this study may reflect increasing needs among this population of caregivers, who may benefit from additional support and interventions. This would need further consideration. University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-10-26 | Delphine Labbé, Ben Mortenson, Paula Rushton, Louise Demers, Bill Miller |
| Measurement properties of the late life disability index among individuals who use power wheelchairs as their primary means of mobility. University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-01 | Ben Mortenson |
| Measurement properties of the wheelchair outcome measure in individuals with spinal cord injury. University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-09-01 | Bill Miller, Garden J, Ben Mortenson |
| Measuring wheelchairintervention outcomes: Development of the wheelchair outcome measure University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-09-01 | Ben Mortenson, Miller W C & Miller-Polgar J |
| Mixed methods research in occupational therapy: A survey and critique | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2009-12-01 | Mortenson WB, Ollife J |
| Mobility challenges among older adult mobility device usersMobility challenges among older adult mobility device users Simon Fraser University, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-06-01 | Oladele Atoyebi, Delphine Labbé, 1369, Atiya Mahmood, Francois Routhier, William C Miller, W Ben Mortenson |
| Mobility of wheelchair users: A proposed performance assestment framework Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2003-01-01 | Francois Routhier, "C Vincent", "J Desrosiers", "S Nadeau" |
| Naturalistic study of stop-controlled intersections negotiation and respect for speed limits in drivers aged 65 and overSeveral studies suggest that normal ageing could affect the driving behavior, particularly when negotiating intersections. The purpose of the current naturalistic study was to document the behavior of drivers aged 65 and over at stop-controlled intersections and describe the way they deal with speed limits. Twenty participants were recruited for a 7-day experiment (5 men and 5 women from an urban and a semi-urban area). Displacements of the vehicle and images of the driver and scenery were recorded. The analysis of the stop-controlled intersections (986) showed that older drivers seldom stop completely at intersections. Overall, men showed a minimal speed that exceeded 4.99 km/h for more than 60% of the intersections (38% for the women). The braking strategies did not vary as a function of the area of residence (p > .05). A total of 1 561 speeding events were identified. Overall, speeding was more frequent on roads where the speed is limited to 50 km/h (907 events) (p < .05). Of these events, 213 events showed a speed that was 20 km/h above the speed limit. These observations are important because they show that some driving strategies are commonly used by elderly drivers (rolling stops and speeding). University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-12-16 | Amine Choukou, "Catherine Bluteau", "Mathieu Germain Robitaille", "Martin Simoneau", "Martin Lavallière", "Thierry Moskowicz", "Denis Laurendeau", "Normand Teasdale" |
| No place like home? Surveillance technologies and the meaning of home among older adults. KITE Research Institute at University Health Network | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-05-01 | Mortenson WB, Andrew Sixsmith, & Beringer R. |
| Overarching principles and salient findings for inclusion in guidelines for power mobility use within residential care facilities. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2006-02-01 | Mortenson WB, Miller WC, Boily J, Steele B, Crawford EM, Desharnais G |
| Perceptions of power mobility use and safetywithin residential facilities. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2005-06-01 | W.B. Mortenson |
| Positive experiences and resources of caregivers of powered wheelchair users: a qualitative inquiry University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-04-23 | Delphine Labbé, Bill Miller, Paula Rushton, Francois Routhier, Louise Demers, Ben Mortenson |
| Power and client-centred practice: An insider exploration of occupational therapists' experiences. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2006-12-01 | Mortenson WB, Dyck I |
| Power mobility with collision avoidance for older adults: User, caregiver and therapist perspectives. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-12-01 | R.H. Wang |
| Predictors of mobility among wheelchair using residents in long-term care. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-10-01 | Mortenson WB, Miller WC, Backman CL, Oliffe JL |
| Prevalence and facility level correlates of need for wheelchair seating assessment among long-term care residents. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2012-01-01 | Giesbrecht EM, Mortenson WB, Miller WC |
| Prevalence and predictors of need for seating intervention and mobility for persons in long-term care. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2007-01-01 | Bourbonniere MC, Fawcett LM, Miller WC, Garden J, Mortenson WB |
| Psychometric properties of the Community Integration Questionnaire: a systematic review of five populations Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-08-01 | Samuel Turcotte, Maude Beaudoin, Catherine Vallé e, Claude Vincent, Francois Routhier |
| Ready to roll? Mobility and social participation among wheelchair users in residential care | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-12-01 | Mortenson WB |
| Reliability and construct validity studies of an obstacle course assessment of wheelchair user performance Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2005-01-01 | Francois Routhier, "J Desrosiers", "C Vincent", "S Nadeau" |
| Reliability and validity of the telephone administration of the wheelchair outcome measure (WhOM) for middle-aged and older users of power mobility devices. Université de Montréal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-06-01 | Claudine Auger, Louise Demers, Gélinas I, Francois Routhier, Mortenson WB, Miller WC |
| Restoring independence through technology. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-01-01 | Demers L & Mortenson B |
| Satisfaction with participation using a manual wheelchair among individuals with spinal cord injury. Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-09-01 | Paula Rushton, Bill Miller, Ben Mortenson, Garden J |
| Stakeholders’ perspectives related to the development of a scooter training program. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-08-01 | Mortenson WB, Hoag E, Higgins R, Emery R, & Joyce L. The second |
| Taking control with tilt-in-space wheelchairs: An exploratory study of their use in residential care University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-03-01 | Shankar S, Ben Mortenson, & Wallace J The first |
| The extent to which caregivers enhance the wheelchair skills capacity and confidence of power wheelchair users: a cross-sectional study.Objective
To test the hypothesis that caregivers enhance the wheelchair skills capacity and confidence of the power wheelchair users to whom they provide assistance, and to describe the nature of that assistance.
Design
Multicenter cross-sectional study.
Setting
Rehabilitation centers and communities.
Participants
Participants (N=152) included caregivers (n=76) and wheelchair users (n=76).
Interventions
None.
Main Outcome Measures
Version 4.3 of the Wheelchair Skills Test (WST) and the Wheelchair Skills Test-Questionnaire (WST-Q). For each of the 30 individual skills, we recorded data about the wheelchair user alone and in combination (blended) with the caregiver.
Results
The mean total WST capacity scores ± SD for the wheelchair users alone and blended were 78.1%±9.3% and 92.4%±6.1%, respectively, with a mean difference of 14.3%±8.7% (P<.0001). The mean WST-Q capacity scores ± SD were 77.0%±10.6% and 93.2%±6.4%, respectively, with a mean difference of 16.3%±9.8% (P<.0001). The mean WST-Q confidence scores ± SD were 75.5%±12.7% and 92.8%±6.8%, respectively, with a mean difference of 17.5%±11.7% (P<.0001). The mean differences corresponded to relative improvements of 18.3%, 21.0%, and 22.9%, respectively. The nature and benefits of the caregivers' assistance could be summarized in 7 themes (eg, caregiver provides verbal support [cueing, coaching, reporting about the environment]).
Conclusions
Caregivers significantly enhance the wheelchair skills capacity and confidence of the power wheelchair users to whom they provide assistance, and they do so in a variety of ways. These findings have significance for wheelchair skills assessment and training. Université de Montréal, Université Laval, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-01-03 | "R.L. Kirby", Paula Rushton, Francois Routhier, Louise Demers, "L. Titus", "J. Miller-Polgar", "C. Smith", "M. McAllister", "C. Theriault", "K. Matheson", "K. Parker", "B. Sawatzky", "D. Labbe", Bill Miller |
| The impact of technology on informal caregivers | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2011-01-01 | Mortenson WB |
| The positive effects of caregiving for family caregivers of older adults: A scoping reviewThe negative social, psychological, physical health, and employment-related effects of caregiving on caregivers are well documented; however, positive effects have received less attention. A scoping review was conducted to synthesize and thematically analyze the results of 24 studies published between 2000 and 2018 regarding positive effects of family caregiving of older adults. Our analysis revealed that positive effects of caregiving are embedded in complex, interconnected relationships. Identified themes were: 1) In relationship with one’s self (the caregiver) described positive effects such as personal growth; 2) In relationship to the care-recipient described positive effects such as a deepened dyadic relationship, and 3) Relationships with others described positive effects such as those derived from new care-related relationships. Seeing the positive effects of caregiving as relational and in relationship may shape environmental factors, as defined by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, such as the development of assistive devices and social policy. Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal, Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2020-02-04 | Alex Pysklywec, Michelle Plante, Claudine Auger, Ben Mortenson, Jacquie Eales, Francois Routhier, Louise Demers |
| The power(s) of observation: Theoretical perspectives on surveillance technologies and older people Simon Fraser University | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-11-01 | Mortenson WB, Andrew Sixsmith, Woolrych R |
| The relationship between and predictors of quality of life after spinal cord injury at 3 and 15 months after discharge. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2010-01-01 | Mortenson WB, Noreau L, Miller WC |
| The treatment of myofascial hip pain in patients with acetabular labral tears: A single subject research design study | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-08-01 | Cashman G, Mortenson WB, Gilbart M Dr. Cashman is a MRSc graduate that I supervsied. |
| The wheelchair outcome measure: A client-specific assessment of wheelchair seating intervention | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2006-06-01 | Mortenson WB, & Miller WC |
| The Wheelchair Procurement Process: Perspectives of clients and prescribers | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2008-09-01 | W.B Mortenson, W.C Miller |
| Towards sustainable family care: Using goals to re-frame the user-centred design of technologies to support carersTechnology has been identified as an important strategy in making caring sustainable. This article takes the design process for carer support technology as a lens on the divergent definitions that are in play when governments, technology developers and carers contemplate ‘sustainability’. We argue that a central impediment to finding a productive point of overlap among the three perspectives is a predominant focus on carers’ needs. We contrast this needs-based approach, and its focus on doing the tasks of care, with a goal-oriented approach focused on being in relationships. Reframing the conversation around goals is important to achieving truly sustainable caring. University of Leicester, Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Calgary, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-08-19 | Myles Leslie, Jacquie Eales, Janet Fast, Ben Mortenson, Oladele Atoyebi, Akram Mahani |
| Translation into Arabic of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive Technology 2.0 and validation in orthosis users. Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-12-01 | Bakhsh H, Franchignoni F, Ferriero G, Giordano A, Louise Demers |
| Treatment of Shoulder Dislocation Due to Rotator Cuff Syndrome: A Comparative Study Between A Manual Relocating Technique and A Shoulder Rehabilitation DeviceOur objective is to introduce a new device designated to reduce shoulder dislocation (METHOD-2) compared to a manual technique (METHOD-1). Eighteen shoulders in 20 right-handed participants (22±5) were evaluated as nontraumatic posterior instability. Patients recorded scores ranging between 71.6 and 88.42% when performing the Japanese orthopaedic association shoulder scale (JOASS). Participants were divided into two groups of tens. A licensed physical therapist applied METHOD-1 on GROUP-1. As for GROUP-2, they completed two sets of 10 tractions and pulls using METHOD-2. Participants were asked to complete a relocating maneuver (METHOD-1 or METHOD-2) followed by
a pain assessment (Borg-CR10) and a «Self-Assessment Manikin» (SAM). A retest was set 6 to 8 days later. The data collected were abduction, elevation, medial and lateral rotation goniometry, as well as, the scores obtained from the SAM and Borg-CR10 scales. A paired Student-T test was realized in order to compare test and retest results (p<.05). GROUP-1 procured a decrease in Borg-CR10 Scale (0.9) and an increase in the SAM scale (1.5). The gains of amplitude in GROUP-1 participants were significantly higher (p<.05) than those attained in GROUP-2 (p>.05). In conclusion, METHOD-2 had no shoulder relocating effects, but decreased the self-reported pain perception. University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-12-16 | Amine Choukou, "Samia Hijazi", "François-Constant Boyer", "Redha Taiar" |
| Validating the wheelchair outcome measure for residents in long-term care. | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2013-04-01 | S. Parvaneh |
| “I am a busy independent woman who has sense of humor, caring about others”: Older adults’ self-representations in online dating profilesWada, M., Hurd Clarke, L., & Mortenson, W. B. (2017). “I am a busy independent woman who has sense of humor, caring about others”: Older adults’ self-representations in online dating profiles. Ageing and Society, Advance online publication, 1-26. doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X17001325 University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-12-04 | Mineko Wada, "Laura Hurd Clarke", Ben Mortenson |
| “Setting the sails”: Stakeholders perceptions of an adapted sailing programThe purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of current and former sailors, staff and volunteers who were involved in an adaptive recreational sailing program and identify the factors that impact their engagement. Using an ethnographic approach, participant observations (n = 20) and qualitative interviews (n = 18) were conducted with sailors, staff and volunteers. We analyzed the data thematically and identified two main themes. 1) “Anchors away: reasons for setting sail,” described the benefits of adaptive sailing including learning opportunities, leaving disability onshore, challenging stigma, building a community and engaging with nature. 2) “Running ashore: challenges with program delivery and logistics,” acknowledged the various issues encountered, including issues around accessibility, equipment, scheduling, safety management, and volunteers/volunteering. The findings emphasize how adaptive sailing offers a multidimensional experience and could reduce prejudices against people with disabilities. Challenges regarding accessibility of facilities and transports as well as volunteers were identified. University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2018-09-16 | Delphine Labbé, "Hanna, C.", "Bahen, M.", "Borisoff, J.F.", "Mattie, J.L.", Ben Mortenson |
| Using technology to support caregivers of older people with dementiaThis article was undertaken as part of a WP2 KTEE initiative in year 5 on behalf of its four core research projects. We submitted an article for The Conversation Canada, which was subsequently published.
Story pitch: Caregiving takes a significant toll on the nearly half million Canadians caring for a family member or friend with dementia. While research and innovation are essential for effective implementation of the Dementia Strategy for Canada, so too is getting the right balance between ‘tech’ and ‘touch’.
University of Alberta, Université de Montréal, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2019-09-16 | Janet Fast, Jacquie Eales, Louise Demers, Michelle Plante |
| WP2 Promotional VideosSPECIAL WP2 PROJECT -
Alex Pysklywec is an experienced research assistant who worked with WP2 Core Project Leads as well as some of the short term project researchers to produce promotional videos representing the ongoing work of WP2. A total of 7 videos were made highlighting both the core projects, the nature of family caregiving, and 2 short term projects.
The work was completed by December 2017.
Louise Demers, one of the WP2 leads, oversaw and supported the project.
Université de Montréal, University of British Columbia, Université Laval, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Toronto Rehab Institute, University Health Network, University of Waterloo, University of Alberta, Toronto Rehab Institute/University Health Network | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2017-12-01 | Louise Demers, Alex Pysklywec, Ben Mortenson, Francois Routhier, Claudine Auger, Sara Ahmed, Jan Polgar, Frank Rudzicz, Jennifer Boger, Janet Fast, Jacquie Eales, Tilak Dutta, Andrew Magnaye |
| BECAPE : Outils d’évaluation des aptitudes à la conduite automobileHandiversité 2016 "Le handicap, un vecteur pour l'innovation"
Paris, France University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-04-07 | "O Rabreau", "E Monacelli", "P-A Leyrat", "F Coulmier", Amine Choukou, Francois Routhier |
| “I am very active and healthy and…enjoy the simple things in life”: Older adults’ self-representations in online dating profilesCanadian Association on Gerontology Conference. October 20-22, Montreal, QC. University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-20 | Mineko Wada, "Laura Hurd Clarke", Ben Mortenson |
| Adaptation transculturelle d'un outil en ligne pour la sélection d'aides techniques par les personnes âgées: protocole du projet AT-SELECT.Chenel, V., Guay, M., Jutai, J., Mortenson, W.B., Gore, P., Johnson, G., Auger, C. (6 mai 2016). Adaptation transculturelle d'un outil en ligne pour la sélection d'aides techniques par les personnes âgées: protocole du projet AT-SELECT. 12e journée scientifique du Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement et 26e Gérontoclub. Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada. (Présentation par affiche). Université de Sherbrooke, University of Ottawa, University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-05-06 | Vanessa Chenel, Manon Guay, Jeff Jutai, Ben Mortenson, Peter Gore, Garth Johnson, Claudine Auger |
| AGE-WELL – WP 2.1 INToCARE Poster presented by Michelle Plante at the 2015 Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting. University of British Columbia, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, University of Alberta, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2015-10-23 | Ben Mortenson, Francois Routhier, Claudine Auger, Janet Fast, Louise Demers, Paula Rushton, "andrew", Michelle Plante |
| Effect of assistive technology interventions on users and their caregivers. 45th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on GerontologyMortenson, W. B., Jutai, J., Fuhrer, M., Bilkey, J., Plante, M., Deruyter, F., Demers, L. (October 20-22, 2016). Effect of assistive technology interventions on users and their caregivers. 45th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology. Montreal, Québec, Canada. (poster presentation) University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal, Université de Montréal | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-21 | Ben Mortenson, Jeff Jutai, "M. Fuhrer", "J. Bilkey", Michelle Plante, "F. Deruyter", Louise Demers |
| Effectiveness of Training with a Truck Driving Simulator in Performing Backing Maneuvers in Real WorldThe current research project focuses on the acquisition of truck backing skills and compares the effectiveness of traditional in-truck training with different combinations of self-paced truck simulator and in-truck training. University of Manitoba | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2014-05-27 | Amine Choukou, "Pierro Hirsch", "François Bellavance" |
| Étude de l’efficacité des mains courantes Bbraver ainsi que de la satisfaction et de la douleur ressenties aux épaules suite à leur utilisation : approche méthodologique University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-02-08 | Amine Choukou, Francois Routhier, "D. Gagnon" |
| Étude de l’efficacité des mains courantes Bbraver ainsi que de la satisfaction et de la douleur ressenties aux épaules suite à leur utilisation : approche méthodologique University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-02-08 | Amine Choukou, Francois Routhier, "D. Gagnon" |
| Étude de l’efficacité des mains courantes Bbraver ainsi que de la satisfaction et de la douleur ressenties aux épaules suite à leur utilisation : approche méthodologique. University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-05-26 | Amine Choukou, Francois Routhier, "D Gagnon" |
| Family Caregivers' Remote Support Needs after Provision of Assistive Technology: Preliminary results. 45th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on GerontologyGelinas-Bronsard, D., Ahmed, S., Mortenson, W. B., Guay, C., Moreno, A., Guay, M., Auger, C. (October 20-22, 2016). Family Caregivers' Remote Support Needs after Provision of Assistive Technology: Preliminary results. 45th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology. Montreal, Québec, Canada. (Poster Presentation) Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-21 | Dominique Gélinas-Bronsard, Sara Ahmed, Ben Mortenson, "C. Laboaugerapp", Alexander Moreno, Manon Guay, Claudine Auger |
| Fidélité test-retest d’un banc d’évaluation des capacités motrices de conduite automobile d’individus ayant des incapacités physiques : résultats préliminaires University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-05-17 | Amine Choukou, Francois Routhier, "E Monacelli", "O Rabreau", "P-O Leyrat", "C Vincent", "L Noreau" |
| Propelling Aids for Manual Wheelchairs: A Scoping Review University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-05-18 | Amine Choukou, Krista Best, Francois Routhier, "F Borisoff", "D Gagnon" |
| Refinement of a Smartphone-delivered Peer Physical Activity Counselling (SPPAC) program for manual wheelchair users. Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2017-05-10 | Francois Routhier, "Shane Sweet", "Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos", "Jaimie Borisoff", "Luc Noreau", "Kathleen Martin Ginis" |
| Successful aging meets romance: Examination of older adults’ self-representation in online dating profiles125. Wada, M., Mortenson, W. B., & Hurd Clarke, L. (2016). Successful aging meets romance: Examination of older adults’ self-representation in online dating profiles. Poster presentation at the 45th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology. October 20-22, Montreal, QC. University of British Columbia | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-20 | Mineko Wada, Ben Mortenson, "Laura Hurd Clarke" |
| Test-retest reliability of a new tool assessing car-driving-related motor skills in adults living with physical disabilities University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-11-04 | Amine Choukou, Francois Routhier, "E Monacelli", "O Rabreau", "P.A Leyrat", "C Vincent", "L Noreau" |
| Becape: Skills assessment rig to driving. 1st IEEE International Symposium on Last-Mile Smart Mobility University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-08-26 | Amine Choukou, Francois Routhier, Josiane Lettre, "L Noreau", "E Monacelli ", "O Rabreau ", "P-A Leyrat", "F Coulmier" |
| Test-Retest reliability of a new tool assessing car-driving-related motor skills in adults living with physical disabilities University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-10-22 | Amine Choukou, Francois Routhier, "E Monacelli", "O Rabreau", "P.A Leyrat", "C Vincent", "L Noreau" |
| Validation d’un banc d’évaluation des capacités motrices de conduite automobile d’individus ayant des incapacités physiques. University of Manitoba, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2016-05-06 | Amine Choukou, Francois Routhier, "E Monacelli", "O Rabreau", "P.A Leyrat", "C Vincent", "L Noreau" |
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