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McMaster University School of Rehabilitation Science 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSIOTHERAPY, 

& REHABILITATION SCIENCE 

ANNUAL REPORT 2007

The School of Rehabilitation Science, founded in 1989 

provides exemplary, self-directed, problem-based 

educational programs for students in occupational 

therapy, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation science. 

Faculty and staff contribute to the advancement of 

rehabilitation science and health care through 

excellence in collaborative research and service 

initiatives. 

McMaster University School of Rehabilitation Science 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSIOTHERAPY, 

& REHABILITATION SCIENCE 

ANNUAL REPORT 2007

CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

ASSOCIATE DEAN’S SUMMARY 1 

MSc (OT/PT) PROGRAMS 4 

Message from Assistant Dean (OT) 4 

Message from Assistant Dean (PT) 5 

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy 6 

Master of Science in Physiotherapy 8 

REHABILITATION SCIENCE PROGRAM 11 

Message from Graduate Coordinator 11 

FULL-TIME FACULTY 20 

Occupational Therapy Faculty 20 

Physiotherapy Faculty 20 

Joint Memberships 21 

Retired Professors 22 

PART-TIME FACULTY 23 



Associate Memberships 25 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES 26 



Lifetime Honorary Professional Associates 29 

VISITING PROFESSORS 30 

STAFF LISTING 31 

School of Rehabilitation Staff 31 

CanChild Research Staff 31 

School of Rehabilitation Research Staff 32 

THE QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRAM 33 

FACULTY AWARDS 34 

PUBLICATIONS 35 

RESEARCH 47 

RESEARCH FUNDING 50 

FUTURE 52 

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ASSOCIATE DEAN’S SUMMARY 

The School of Rehabilitation Science 

The School of Rehabilitation Science began at McMaster University in 1989. Our goal is to provide 

excellent, self-directed, problem-based educational programs for students in both occupational therapy 

and physiotherapy. Faculty, staff and students contribute to the advancement of rehabilitation science 

and health care through excellence in collaborative research and service initiatives. 

The School of Rehabilitation Science is located in the Institute of Applied Health Sciences on the 

central campus of McMaster University. The Institute building is shared with Mohawk College and 

houses the classroom and practical teaching space used by our three educational programs – Master in 

Occupational Therapy, Master in Physiotherapy, and Master and PhD program in Rehabilitation 

Science. The Institute also houses faculty and administrative office space, and space for research 

activity. 

Faculty &Staff 

In 2007, the School of Rehabilitation Science included 32 university-based faculty members supported 

through university-based education funding or research funds. The School has 46 staff, providing 

administrative, educational, admissions and research support to the School and faculty members. The 

School includes over 200 clinical faculty and professional associate faculty members who provide 

clinical placements, tutoring, and teaching sessions. McMaster University and our education and 

research programs benefit significantly from this effective university-community partnership. 

Education 

The School of Rehabilitation Science has three educational programs, all at the graduate level. Our two 

professional programs are Master’s programs in occupational therapy and physiotherapy. A portion of 

the academic and clinical components of these professional programs are carried out in Thunder Bay 

through our Northern Studies Stream. Our third educational program is the graduate program in 

Rehabilitation Science. Within this program, we have a Master’s degree with a thesis or online coursebased 

option and a PhD program. 

McMaster’s problem-based learning approach infused our educational programs 

and enables our graduates to excel in their chosen careers. Student evaluations of 

our educational programs consistently rate courses and faculty very highly. We 

currently have over 340 students enrolled in our Occupational Therapy, 

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Science programs. 

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Faculty Awards for 2007 included a Faculty Leadership Award, from the Student Council, SRS for 

Liliana Coman, an Award of Distinction from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario for Lynne 

Geddes, an IMHA (CIHR) Quality of Life Research Award for Joy MacDermid, a Faculty Leadership 

Award, from the Student Council, SRS for Nancy Pollock, a MUFA Faculty/Librarian Award for 

Outstanding Service for Penny Salvatori and Mohawk College’s “Incredible 40 at 40” awarded to 

Paul Stratford. 

Congratulations on these significant achievements! 

Research 

The School of Rehabilitation Science focuses primarily on the development and implementation of 

clinical and community-based rehabilitation research. Our research groups focus on areas of 

excellence, and include: 

1) Childhood Disability - CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research 

2) Educational/Professional Research 

3) Aging and Participation 

4) Musculoskeletal Research 

5) Work and Participation in Society 

In 2007, research funding in which our faculty were principal or co-principal 

investigator totalled $33,446,217 with 110 faculty peer-reviewed publications. 

A sample of the findings from SRS research include publications about: 

Systematic reviews of aerobic exercise training for individuals with chronic obstructive 

pulmonary disease 

Predictors of lost work time after distal radius fracture 

Impact of coordination difficulties on child development 

Evaluation of interprofessional education initiatives 

Disability management in Ontario health care workplaces 

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Alumni 

Our alumni reunion, in conjunction with the Helen Saarinen Annual Fun Run, continues to grow. Over 

the next year, we will be developing an enhanced alumni newsletter to ensure that graduates from the 

SRS stayed connected with McMaster and our programs. The School also has an endowment fund to 

raise monies to support student scholarships and bursaries. 

The School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University has excellent education programs, 

students, faculty and research. Through our partnerships with community-based therapists and 

consumers, we continue to develop and strengthen our educational programs and research. Sincere 

thanks to all who contribute to the success of the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster 

University. 

With best wishes 

Mary Law, PhD. 

Associate Dean (Health Sciences) Rehabilitation Science 

and Director, School of Rehabilitation Science 

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Message from Assistant Dean (Occupational Therapy) 

MSc (OT / PT) PROGRAMS 

The past year has been busy and exciting for all the occupational 

therapy faculty. We always strive for excellence in our curriculum, and 

I believe that we achieved this in 2007. 

After reviewing and revising the first year of our curriculum in 2006, 

we focused on the second year of our program in the past year. Faculty 

in Terms 4, 5 and 6 worked collaboratively to make changes in 

response to student and faculty feedback. I want to thank all faculty for 

the tremendous work that has gone into our curriculum review and 

update in the past two years. Evidence to date indicates that our efforts 

are paying off. 

We also continue our efforts to map our curriculum to our profession’s 

competencies in the Occupational Therapy Profile from CAOT. I am learning that curriculum mapping 

is a very time-intensive and complex process, and we are taking the time to ensure that we do it well. 

Input from students and faculty have helped to develop a document that will be useful to all of us for 

many years. 

Perhaps the most significant change in the past year is related to clinical education, which is also called 

professional practice or fieldwork. In 2007 the province of Ontario announced funding to support 

clinical education activities for rehabilitation science programs. We have spent many hours in meetings 

with the physiotherapy program to decide how best to use this funding to ensure that we maintain 

quality clinical education for our students. We also want to support the excellent work of our 

preceptors, and to continue to develop role emerging placements. 

Occupational therapy faculty are also involved in many “behind-the-scenes” activities. For example, 

we are starting up a new learning management system for students and we are participating actively in 

the implementation of mandatory Interprofessional Education (IPE) as part of the Faculty of Health 

Sciences. These activities may not be as noticeable to students but they do contribute to ensuring 

ongoing excellence in our curriculum. 

Debra Stewart 

Assistant Dean (Occupational Therapy) Program 

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Message from Assistant Dean (Physiotherapy) 

This has been a wonderful year for the Master of Science Program in 

Physiotherapy! 

The 2007 class graduated in November, with one of the class, Matt Stott, as 

the valedictorian. This class is successfully employed in both the public and 

the private sectors. Thank you to faculty, tutors, preceptors and our 

community for their contributions to the education of these new 

physiotherapists. 

In September, 2007, we had an amazing response by applicants to the 

program and admitted 77 (including 3 international) highly qualified 

students. Our curriculum continues to evolve, always seeking excellence in 

content and delivery. This year, our work has focussed on enhancing primary 

health care curriculum, Interprofessinal Education and further development of the Professionalization Portfolio. 

The program has experienced several faculty changes. We welcome Bronwen Thomas as the new Academic 

Coordinator of Clinical Education. She accepted the position held by Bev Cole who we wish every success in her 

role as Manager and Physiotherapy Leader at St.Joseph’s Healthcare. Bronwen has been joined by Sara Gallagher 

as the assistant Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education. In our Northern Study Stream, we will miss Elaine 

Foster-Seargeant who has been an excellent educator and mentor. We are pleased that Christopher Winn and 

Kirsti Reinikka will be sharing the NSS position. Dr. Hallie Groves, a wonderful anatomy educator, retired and 

John McCluskie, a former graduate, has joined the faculty to assist with the anatomy content of the curriculum. 

Our faculty continues to achieve great success. Many were involved in the revision of the national Entry-to- 

Practice Physiotherapy Curriculum: Content Guidelines for Canadian Academic Programs. Congratulations to Dr. 

Joy MacDermid, a winner of the “Quality of Life Research Award” for 2006-2007 from the Advisory Board of 

the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis, in recognition of her outstanding leadership in rehabilitation. 

Anita Gross, Associate Clinical Professor received the Dianne Millette Fellowship from the College of 

Physiotherapy of Ontario for her work as a clinical researcher. Professor Lynne Geddes, received the Award of 

Distinction from the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario for her significant contribution as a physiotherapist in 

meeting the college “mandate to protect the public interest through excellence in practice”. Vickie Fraser- 

MacDougall, PT associate, received the 2007 Outstanding Preceptor Award for her contributions to the 

educational development of physiotherapists and Professor Liliana Coman received the Outstanding Teaching 

Award- both of these awards are nominated by students. The McMaster Arch Award was presented to Julie Hard, 

PT ’03 by the McMaster Alumni Association. 

A highlight this year was hosting Dr. Carol 

Richards, from Laval University, as the Helen Saarinen Lecturer. She 

offered a public lecture entitled “A celebration of excellence in rehabilitation”. She also generously consulted 

with students and faculty. 

Truly a wonderful year! Thank you to the faculty and the staff for all their efforts and support. The team effort is 

the essence of our success in providing this innovative and excellent program and graduating exceptional 

physiotherapists – a McMaster tradition. 

Laurie R. Wishart 

Assistant Dean (Physiotherapy) Program 

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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, MSc (OT) 


The MSc (OT) was established in 2000. The goal of the MSc(OT) is to prepare occupational therapists 

who possess the requisite knowledge, skills and professional behaviours to practice in the emerging 

realities of the new health care system. The MSc(OT) utilizes a problem-based (PBL), self-directed 

learning philosophy and extends across two years, September to July in Year 1 and September to 

September in Year 2. Applicants to the program are required to have a 4-year baccalaureate degree. 

From 2000 through to 2004, enrolment in the MSc(OT) was limited to 51 domestic offers and 6 

international offers. In 2005, the enrolment was up to a maximum of 54 domestic offers and 6 

international offers. In 2006, the enrolment increased to 64 offers, including 6 international offers. 

Enrolment, Admission and Graduation 

Table 1: 

Provides a summary of student enrolment, admission statistics (domestic and 

international), and number of graduates. 

Year 

Domestic 

Applicants 

Domestic 

Enrolment 

International 

Applicants 

International 

Enrolment 

Number of 

Graduates 

2000 242 51 1 50 

2001 207 51 1 1 57 

2002 258 51 2 50 

2003 368 48 3 52 

2004 474 55 47 

2005 514 57 4 None 48 

2006 500 61 2 1 49 

2007 499 61 9 3 52 

Awards and Scholarships 

Table 2: 

Provides a summary of academic awards and scholarships, recipients and value of each 

award/scholarship. 

Recipient Award/Scholarship Name Value 

Jennifer Holmes Laura Babiski Memorial Bursary 500 

Lara Gysbers Ontario Graduate Scholarship 15,000 

Saadia Amanulla Ontario Graduate Scholarship 15,000 

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Awards and Scholarships (continued) 


Sheena Kennedy Ontario Graduate Scholarship 15,000 

Rebecca Cruickshank Ontario Graduate Scholarship 15,000 

Jane Zambon The Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists Prize Mem/ Plaque 

Elisha Watanabe The Professional Practica Prize 60 

Sapna Ramanan The Shari Lowe Book Award 50 

Erline Wong-Sing COTF Roulston Innovation Award 100 

Lindsay Henderson The OT Northern Studies Book Award 100 

Maria Mullaly The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Prize 200 

Rob Wojkowski Catherine Smith Student Award 500 

Carrie Solomon Occupational Therapy Unsung Hero Award Certificate 

Carrie Solomon The Student Leadership Award Certificate 

Terri Malchow The Athleticism Award Certificate 

Maria Mullaly The Humanitarian Award Certificate 

Shawna O’Hearn The Innovation Award Certificate 

Nadine Russell The Class Spirit Award Certificate 

Saadia Amanulla The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Evelyn DiFrancesco The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Lara Gysbers The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Vanessa MacDonald The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Kendal Musgrave The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Julia Schiller The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Kathryn Semple The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Piotr Sobczak The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Melissa Webster The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Rebecca Cruickshank The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

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Master of Science in Physiotherapy, MSc (PT) 


The MSc(PT) was established in 2000. The goal of the MSc(PT) is to prepare students with the 

knowledge, skills and professional behaviours to practice as entry level clinicians in a variety of health 

care and community settings. The MSc(PT) utilizes a problem-based (PBL), self-directed learning 

philosophy and extends across two years, September to August in Year 1 and September to September 

in Year 2. Applicants to the program are required to have a 4-year baccalaureate degree, including one 

biological/life science course and one social science/humanities course. Between 2000-2004, 

enrolment in the MSc(PT) was limited to 51 domestic offers and 6 international offers. In 2005, 

enrolment was up to a maximum of 54 domestic offers and 6 international offers. In 2006, the 

enrolment increased to 64 offers, including 6 international places. 

Enrolment, Admission and Graduation 

Table 1: 

Provides a summary of student enrolment, admission statistics (domestic and 

international), and number of graduates. 

Year 

Domestic 

Applicants 

Domestic 

Enrolment 

International 

Applicants 

International 

Enrolment 

Number of 

Graduates 

2000 568 51 4 2 49 

2001 516 51 3 56 

2002 619 53 6 3 50 

2003 851 43 13 5 50 

2004 887 59 4 3 54 

2005 835 60 10 3 47 

2006 801 62 4 1 54 

2007 800 74 7 3 55 

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Holly Ryder Ontario Graduate Scholarship 15, 000 

Shawna Druchok Ontario Graduate Scholarship 15, 000 

Jenna Smith Ontario Graduate Scholarship 15, 000 

Lisa Ditchburn Ontario Graduate Scholarship 15, 000 

Dana Ruby The Canadian Physiotherapy Association Award Mem/ Cert 

Tina Sahota The Canadian Physiotherapy Association Award Mem/ Cert 

Swapnil Rege 

Dana Ruby 

Mariam Mokhtarzada- 

Salim 

The Hamilton District Ontario Physiotherapy Association 

Book Prize 

The Canadian Respiratory Health Professionals/Canadian 

Physiotherapy Association Student Excellence Award 

The Eleanor Lees Prize 

Lisa Swallow The PT Northern Studies Book Award 100 

Matthew Stott The Physiotherapy Professional Advancement Award 500 

Kristen Olsen 

Lisa Swallow 

The Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada Entry Level 

Student Research Award 

The Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada Entry Level 

Student Research Award 

250 

100 

Book 

Heather Burridge The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Brianne Vena The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Josephine Citrigno The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Jennifer Driedger The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Christina Hallett The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Heather Hickey The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Shirin Hosseinpour The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Margaret Bergeron The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Erin Sturch The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Shawna Druchok The SRS Entrance Scholarship 1,000 

Stephanie Cooper Physiotherapy Unsung Hero Award Certificate 

100 

100 

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Awards and Scholarships (continued) 


Matthew Stott Physiotherapy Unsung Hero Award Certificate 

Leanna Marchand Physiotherapy Unsung Hero Award Certificate 

Tina Sahota 

The Canadian Physiotherapy Association- Paediatric 

Division Award 

Mem/ Cert 

Swapnil Rege The Student Leadership Award Certificate 

Raymond Yu The Athleticism Award Certificate 

Catherine Vingerhoets The Humanitarian Award Certificate 

Alishah Jamal The Humanitarian Award Certificate 

Matthew Stott The Innovation Award Certificate 

Swapnil Rege The Innovation Award Certificate 

Stephanie Cooper The Class Spirit Award Certificate 

Anne Jamieson Catherine Smith Student Award 500 

Heather Burridge GSA Bursary 500 

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REHABILITATION SCIENCE PROGRAM 

Message from Graduate Coordinator Rehabilitation Science (RS) 

Program 

The Rehabilitation Science (RS) Graduate Program includes the PhD 

program and the MSc program with two options: a thesis option 

which began in September 2000 and a part-time online course-based 

option which was added September 2004. The PhD program began 

in September of 2006. In 2007 we admitted our first students to our 

full time one year course based program with a focus on total joint 

arthroplasty. This option includes both on campus and online 

courses. We also opened three of our online course based courses to 

the Primary Health Care Nurses Practitioner Program, McMaster 

Graduate Nursing Program. 

We admitted 25 students across the PhD program (8) and MSc 

programs (2 thesis option, 15 course based option) bringing our total 

enrolment to 70 students. Included in the 8 PhD students are 3 

students who transferred from the MSc to the PhD program. At the 

spring convocation, the first graduate of our part time course based master’s program received her 

diploma - this was an exciting occasion for her and for our program. 

We continued to add to our course offerings with the Knowledge Exchange and Translation course. 

This is a required course for our PhD students. Evidence-based rehabilitation and knowledge transfer 

is one of our research fields in RS. Our research focuses on development and validation of outcome 

measures; systematic reviews of rehabilitation evidence; and utilization of research knowledge by 

clients, families, rehabilitation practitioners, students and policymakers. 

I wish to thank the RS graduate faculty for their contribution and commitment to the ongoing 

excellence of the Program and in particular to acknowledge Joyce Tryssenaar for her ongoing 

enthusiasm for the course-based MSc option. 

Respectfully submitted 

Seanne Wilkins, Coordinator 

Graduate Program Rehabilitation Science 

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PhD Program 

Eight students (6 full-time, 2 part-time) were admitted to the new PhD Program in 2007. The 

admissions were divided between January & September as follows. January - 2 full-time and 1 parttime. 

September - 4 full-time and 1 part-time. See Table 1. 

Table 1: 

Student admissions 

Year Admissions Completions Withdrawals 

2006 3 0 0 

2007 8 0 0 

TOTAL 11 0 0 

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Graduate Program Rehabilitation Science, MSc (RS) 

MSc Thesis Option 

One part-time student was admitted to the thesis option of the MSc Program in January 2007 and one 

in September 2007. See Table 1 for comparison with other years. 

Table 1: 

Student admissions and completions 

Year Admissions Completions Withdrawals 

2000 7 1 

2001 11 

2002 5 3 

2003 7 5 1 

2004 4 3 1 

2005 7 4 2 

2006 10 3 2 


TOTAL 53 25 8 

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MSc Thesis Option (continued) 


Table 2 provides a summary of academic awards and scholarship recipients, and value of each 

award/scholarship. All full-time students are offered the equivalent of a half-time teaching 

assistantship (TA). 

Table 2: 


* CIHR Training Program in Rehabilitation Research - Developing and Using Rehabilitation 

Research Evidence to Enhance Quality of Life 

Student Dates Award and Agency Amount 

Colquhoun, H. 09/07 *CIHR QLP $12,000.00 

Daraz, L. 01/07 *CIHR QLP $17,850.00 

Daraz, L. 09/07 Institute for Work & Health $7,000.00 

Daraz, L. 09/07 

Ontario Rehabilitation Research Advisory Network-MSK 

award 

$5,000.00 

DePaul, V. 01/07 *CIHR QLP $7,000.00 

DiRezze, B. 09/07 *CIHR QLP $17,850.00 

Dorji, S. 05/07 

Ann Collins Whitmore Memorial Award granted by the 

Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada. 

$4,000.00 

Douglas, A. 09/07 OGS, Min of Colleges & Training, ON $15,000.00 

Douglas, A. 09/07 *CIHR QLP $10,000.00 

Douglas, A. 03/07 Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation (COTF) $2,000.00 

Fayed, N. 01/07 *CIHR QLP $17,850.00 

Forhan, M. 05/07 

COTF – CIHR Institute of Health Services & Policy 

Research, Institute of Population and Public Health Doctoral 

Research Award 

$21,000.00 

Forhan, M. 09/07 *CIHR QLP $10,000.00 

Hand, C. 09/07 *CIHR QLP $17,850.00 

Levac, D. 09/07 *CIHR QLP $10,000.00 

Levac, D. 09/07 OGS, Min of Colleges & Training, ON $15,000.00 

Wojkowski, S. 04/07 Rehab Science (travel award) $500.00 

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MSc Thesis Option (continued) 

Students in the Rehabilitation Science Graduate Program are required to present at Graduate/Research 

Rounds at least once during their time in the program. Table 3 provides a summary of the 

presentations. 

Table 3: 

Student Presentations at Graduate/Research Rounds 

Student Date Title 

Steve Burnie Jan 24, 2007 

Danielle Levac Feb 28, 2007 

Jacqueline 

Minezes 

Mar 28, 2007 

Kelly Pennell Oct 17, 2007 

Jeremy Griffiths Oct 17, 2007 

Heather Boyd Dec 19, 2007 

Elena Bamm Dec 19, 2007 

The dosage effects of manipulation and mobilisations for neck 

pain 

Acquired brain injury in children and youth: what is the 

relationship between intra-individual variability and outcomes 

Predictors for the need for home adaptations in community 

dwelling older adults 

Thoracic-Walk Index and Spinal Coordination Patterns During 

Gait in Persons with Thoracic Pain 

Optimal Challenge Point Training versus Standard 

Physiotherapy Training for Upper Limb Recovery in Stroke 

Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.” 

Reliability and Validity of the Measure of Processes of Care 

(MPOC-20) Questionnaire to Evaluate Family-centred Service 

in Infant Development Programs 

Validation of the Measure of Processes of Care for Adults 

(MPOC-A) 

Table 4 provides the titles of theses of Rehabilitation Science students who completed their programs 

in 2007. 

Table 4: 

Rehabilitation Students’ MSc Theses 

Student Defense Date Thesis Title 

Kim Whibbs Jan 23, 2007 

Kirsty McKenzie March 6, 2007 

Leah Dix April 23, 2007 

An Exploration of the Impact of Lower Extremity Orthopaedic 

Surgery on Gross Motor Function in Children with Cerebral 

Palsy 

Lower Extremity Muscle Activity and Kinematics of Females 

with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome while Stair Climbing. 

The Meaning of Mentorships to Occupational Therapists: A 

Phenomenological Study 

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Table 4: 

Rehabilitation Students’ MSc Theses (continued) 

Student Defense Date Thesis Title 

Danielle Levac June 20, 2007 

Stephen Burnie June 27, 2007 

Leslie Trotter Aug 16, 2007 

Jacqueline Minezes Dec 5, 2007 

Children and Youth with Acquired Brain Injuries: What is the 

Relationship Between Intra-Individual Variability and 

Functional Outcomes 

Dose Effects of Spinal Manipulation and Mobilization for 

Patients with Mechanical Neck Disorders 

A Systematic Review and Randomized Controlled Trial 

Design 

Impact of Custom-Made Foot Orthoses and Prefabricated Shoe 

Inserts on Pain and Gait Effort in Patients with Lower Leg 

Musculoskeletal Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial 

Predictors of Accessibility Problems and Adaptations in the Homes 

of Older Adults 

Invited and Peer-reviewed Student Publications and Presentations 

Listed below are peer-reviewed, student-authored or coauthored publications and presentations. 

Presentations 

Colquhoun, H., Letts, L., Law, M., MacDermid, F., & Edwards, M.: Routine Administration of the 

COPM: Effect on functional outcome. Canadian Ossociation of Occupational Therapists, St. John’s, 

NL. June, 2007. 

Douglas, A.: Interpreting Cognitive Assessments with Older Adults. Hamilton Health Sciences, 

Hamilton General: Occupational Therapists. March, 2007. 

Douglas, A., Evers, C., Nolan, K., Tran, T., Ryan, E.: Multidisciplinary development of a framework 

for home safety intervention. Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability and 

Technology. Toronto, ON. May, 2007. 

Douglas, A., Knupp, H., Warren, S., Liu, L.: Developing survey methods: Combined internet and 

postal survey. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists’ Conference, St. John’s NL. July, 

2007. 

Douglas, A., Richardson, J., Letts, L., Wilkins, S.: Perceived quality of life in a community dwelling 

older adult population. CIHR Canadian Health Student Research Forum. June, 2007. 

Douglas, A., Richardson, J., Letts, L., Wilkins, S.: Perceived quality of life in a community dwelling 

older adult population. International Society on Quality of Life Conference. October, 2007. 

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Forhan, M., Vrkljan, B.: Measuring quality of life in persons with class III obesity. International 

Society for QOL Research scientific meeting. October, 2007. 

Shaw, J., Galea, V.: The Effect of Altered Proprioception on the Formation of Internal Models of 

Motor Control in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain – A Research Proposal. Motor Control & Learning 

Conference, Brock University. May, 2007. 

Wojkowski, S., Richardson, J., Wishart, L., Letts, L., Stewart, D., Law, M.: The integration of 

physiotherapy in primary care practice: An international perspective. World Congress for Physical 

Therapy. June, 2007. 

Wojkowski, S. , Richardson, J., Letts., Davis, M., Barber, A.: A multidisciplinary self management 

program for diabetes. World Congress for Physical Therapy. June 2007. 

Publications 

Douglas, A. , Liu, L., Warren, S., & Hopper, T. (2007). Cognitive Assessments for older adults: what 

Canadian occupational therapists are using and why. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 

74(5), 370-381. 

Douglas, A., Evers, C., Nolan, D., Tran, T., Ryan, E. (2007). Multidisciplinary development of a 

framework for home safety intervention. Proceedings of the Festival of International Conferences on 

Caregiving, Disability and Technology. 

Klein, J., Douglas, A., Cantin, N., Kumas-Tan, Z. (2007). Reflections on preparing for life as a 

graduate student. OT Now, 9(4): 6-8. 

Klein, J., Kumas-Tan, Z., Douglas, A., Cantin, N. (2007). Reflections on applying to graduate school. 

OT Now, 9(3): 14-16 

Klein, J., Kumas-Tan, Z., Douglas, A., Cantin, N. (2007). Making the most of graduate school. OT 

Now 9(5). 

Table 5: 

Students on Committees 

Student Date Committee 

Colquhoun, H. Sept 2007 Organizing Committee for Annual Research Day for the Health 

Sciences Graduate Programs. 

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MSc Online, Course-based Option 

Part-time Option 


Developed to provide clinicians with a means to enhance their knowledge and upgrade their 

credentials, the online, course-based option is a joint effort with the School of Rehabilitation Science at 

the University of British Columbia (UBC). Students can be admitted in January or September. 

Joyce Tryssenaar is the coordinator of this option, and presently advises all students throughout their 

involvement in the program. She also monitors the courses taught by McMaster faculty and teaches 

online. 

Fourteen students were admitted by McMaster into the online option of the MSc Program in 2005 and 

2006 (includes both January and September admissions). See Table 1 for comparison with previous 

years. 

Table 1: 


Year Admissions Completions Transfer to thesis option Withdrawn 

2004 3 

2005 14 1 

2006 14 2 


TOTAL 46 1 1 5 

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Table 2 provides the title of the Scholarly Paper written by the on-line Rehabilitation Science student 

who completed the program in 2007. 

Table 2: 

Rehabilitation Students’ MSc. Course-based Scholarly Paper 

Student Paper Submission Date Scholarly Paper Title 

Janet Law March, 2007 

Full-time Option 

Hand function in people with rheumatoid arthritis: its 

impact on employment and strategies to remain in workforce 

This option was introduced in September 2007 to meet the needs of rehabilitation practitioners who 

wish to enhance their education in a shorter period of time and gain increased knowledge in a specific 

clinical area of practice. The format of this option is the same as the part time option except that the 

two elective courses are replaced with advance rehabilitation specialty practice courses which are taken 

on campus. The first two courses offered in 2008 will focus on musculoskeletal practice with a specific 

focus on total joint arthroplasty. Table 3 indicates the students admitted to this option. 

Table 3: 


Year Admissions Completions Transfer to thesis option Withdrawn 

2007 2 0 0 0 

TOTAL 2 0 0 0 

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FULL-TIME FACULTY 

The following faculty are based in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 

Professors 

Law, Mary 

BSc (OT), MSc, PhD 

Associate Dean and Director, SRS 

John & Margaret Lillie Chair in Childhood Disability Research 

Associate Member, Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics 

Baptiste, Susan 

Associate Member, Psychiatry 

Salvatori, Penny 

Associate Professors 

Bosch, Jacqueline 

Letts, Lori 

Missiuna, Cheryl 

Dip (OT), MHSc 

Dip (P&OT), MHSc 

BSc (OT), MSc 

BSc (OT), MA, PhD 


Stewart, Debra 

BSc (OT), MSc 

Assistant Dean, (Occupational Therapy) Program 

Tremblay, Mary 

Dip (P&OT), MHSc, PhD 

Wilkins, Seanne 


Coordinator, MSc (Rehabilitation Science) Program 

Assistant Professors 

Jung, Bonny 

Petrenchik, Theresa 

Vrkljan, Brenda 

BSc (OT), MEd 

BSc (OT), MSc (OT), PhD 

BA, MSc(OT), PhD 

PHYSIOTHERAPY 

Professors 

Solomon, Patricia 

Dip (PT), MHSc, PhD 

Stratford, Paul 

Dip (PT), MSc 

Associate Member, Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics 

Williams, Renee 

Dip (P&OT),MHSc, PhD 

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PHYSIOTHERAPY 


MacDermid, Joy 

BSc, BHSc (PT), MSc, PhD 

Associate Member, Surgery and Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics 

Richardson, Julie 

Dip (PT), BSc (PT), MSc, PhD 

Wishart, Laurie 

Dip (OT), BSc (PT), MSc, PhD 

Assistant Dean, (Physiotherapy) Program 

Associate Member, Kinesiology 


Coman, Liliana 

BSc (PT), MSc 

Department Educational Coordinator (July – December 2006) 

MacIntyre, Norma 

Thomas, Bronwen 

Woodhouse, Linda 

OTHER DISCIPLINES 

BSc (PT), MSc, PhD 

BSc (PT), MSc (PT) 

BA, BSc (PT), MA, PhD 

Galea, Victoria 

BSc, MSc, PhD 

Associate Professor 

Associate Member, Kinesiology & Biomedical Sciences 

Pierrynowski, Michael 

BSc, MSc, PhD 


Associate Member, Kinesiology & Biomedical Sciences 

JOINT MEMBERSHIPS 

Hanna, Steven 

BSc, MA, PhD 

Associate Professor, Joint Member Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics 

Rosenbaum, Peter 

Professor, Joint Member Paediatrics 

BSc, MD, FRCPC 

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS 

Dobbins, Maureen 

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing 

Martin-Ginnis, Kathleen 

Associate Professor, Kinesiology 

Risdon, Catherine 

Associate Professor, Family Medicine 

Ryan, Ellen 

Professor, Joint Member Psychiatry 

RETIRED PROFESSORS 

Cooper, Barbara 

Professor Emeritus 

Westmorland, Muriel 


PhD 

PhD 

PhD 

PhD 

Dip (P&OT), BA, MHSc, PhD 

Dip (OT), MHSc 

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PART-TIME FACULTY 



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Carswell, Anne 

DeMatteo, Carol 

Edwards, Mary 

Pollock, Nancy 

Stanton, Susan 

Strong, Susan 

Tryssenaar, Joyce 


Brockett, Margaret 

Clarke, Mary 

Dhillon, Shaminder 

Forhan, Mary 

Gewurtz, Rebecca 

Hand, Carrie 

Lockhart, Julia 

McGibbon Lammi, Brenda 

McGuire Holt, Brianna 

Moll, Sandra 

Petrenchik, Terry 

Samrai, Baljit 

Schwellnus, Heidi 

Shaw, Lynn 

Shimmell, Lori 

Sinclair, Sandra 

Clinical Lecturers 

Bauer, Martha 

Cano, Jennifer 

Case, Patricia 

Durham, Julianna 

Dyk, Lesya 

Fisher, Janet 

Hall, Jayne 

Linkewich, Beth 

Miller, Barbara 

Newman, Ann 

Stazyk, Kathryn 

Toal, Coleen 

Dip (OT), BSc (OT), MSc, PhD 

Dip (P&OT), MSc 

BSc (OT), MHSc 

BSc (OT), MSc 

NZ Reg (OT), BSR (OT), MA 

BSc (OT), MSc 

BSc (OT), MEd, PhD 

SR (OT), MEd, DEd (OT) 

BSc (OT), MEd 

BSc, BHSc, MSc (RS) 

BSc (OT), MHSc 

BSc (Human Biology), BSc (OT), MSc, PhD 

BSc (OT), MSc (RS) 

BSc (OT) 

BPHE, BSc (OT), MSc 

BA (Honors, Kinesiology), MSc (OT) 

BSc (OT), MSc (OT) 

BSc (OT), MSc (OT), PhD (OT) 

BHSc (OT), MSc 

MSc (OT), BHSc (OT) 

BSc (OT), MSc (OT), PhD (RS) 

Dip (OT), BHSc (OT), MSc (RS) 

Dip (P&OT), MSc (DME) 

BSc (Honors), BSc (OT) 

BHSc (OT) 

Dip (OT), BHSc (OT) 

BSc (OT) 


BSc (OT) 

Dip (PT), BHSc (PT) 

BSc (Honours, Psychology), BSc (OT), MPA 

Dip (P&OT) 

BSc (OT) 


BSc (OT)


PHYSIOTHERAPY 


Carpenter, Christine 

Dilworth, Peter 

Finch, Elspeth 

Geddes, Lynne 

Gross, Anita 

Lineker, Sydney 

Miller, Patricia 

Moreland, Julie 

O’Brien, Mary Ann 

Palisano, Robert 

Triano, Jay 


Alleyne, Julia 

Barreca, Susan 

Berry, Susan 

Carmazan, Carmen 

Cole, Beverley 

Foster-Seargeant, Elaine 

Hancock, Wendy 

Hecimovich, Catherine 

Ho, Enoch 

Kennedy, Deborah 

McCluskie, John 

McGavin, Heather 

Plews, Nancy 

Reinikka, Kristi 

Shilton, Michelle 

Spadoni, Greg 

Winn, Chris 

Wright, Marilyn 

Clinical Professor 

Crowe, Jean 

Clinical Lecturers 

Bailey, Annette 

Billimoria, Mahrukh 

DePaul, Vincent 

Dip (PT), BA, MA, PhD 

Dip (PT), MHSc, MSc 

Dip (PT), BSc (PT), MHSc 

BSc (PT), MRE 

Dip (Man. Therapy), BSc (PT), MSc 

Dip (P&OT), BSc (PT), MSc 


Dip (PT), BHSc (PT), MSc 

Dip (PT), BHSc (PT), MSc 

BSc (PT), MSc (PT), PhD 

BSc (Human Biology), MA (Physiology), PhD 

Dip (PT), BHSc (PT), MD 

Dip (PT), BA (Honours) 

Dip (PT), BA (Honours), MCE 

BHSc (PT), MD (Romania) 

BSc (PT), MSc, MBA 

Dip (PT), BHSc (PT), MEd 

BSc (Kinesiology), MSc (PT) 

Dip (PT), BHSc (PT), MEd 

Dip (PT), MPhil (RS) 

BSc (PT), MSc (RS) 

BSc (Honours, Biology), MSc (MS), MSc (PT) 


Dip (PT), BHSc (PT), MPA 

BSc, BA, BHSc (PT), MPH 

Dip (PT), BSc, BHSc (PT), MEd 

Dip (Man. Therapy), BHSc (PT), MSc 

BSc (Kinesiology), MSc (PT) 

BSc (PT), MEd 


BSc (PT) 

BSc 

BHSc (PT), Dip (PT) 

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PHYSIOTHERAPY 

Clinical Lecturers (continued) 

Fraser-MacDougall, Victoria 

Gambarotto, Cynthia 

Idenouye, Patricia 

Mogensen, Cheryl 

Morris, Nicola 

Pollock, Barb 

Principi, Elaine 

Simpson, Karen 

Toffolo, Nancy 

Wharton, Ronald 


Birnie, Susan 

Assistant Professor 

Groves, Hallie 


King, Gillian 

Associate Clinical Professor 

King, Susanne 


Parkinson, William 


Roxborough, Lori 


Russell, Dianne 


Smith-Eivemark, Jane 

Assistant Clinical Professor 

Szala-Meneok, Karen 


Dip (PT), BSc (PT) 

BSc (PT) 


Dip (PT), BHSc 

BSc, BHSc (PT), MH 

BPE, BHSc, MSc 

Dip (PT), BHSc (PT) 

BA, BHSc (PT), MSc 

BSc (PT) Honours 

BA, MSc 

BA (Honours), MScPl, MBA 

BSc, MA, PhD 

BA, MA, PhD 

BA, MSc 

BA, PhD 

BSc (Rehab Medicine), MSc (RS) 

BSc, MSc, PhD 

BA 

BA, MA, PhD 

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS 

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Coughlin, Michael, 

BA, STB, PhD 


Associate Member Psychiatry 

Heshka, Timothy, Lecturer 

BSc, MSc 

Associate Member Paediatrics 

Santaguida, Lina, Research Associate BSc, MSc, PhD 

McMaster EBP Centre

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES 


Agro, Deb 

Amlani, Shy 

Armour, Linda 

Ball, Pamela 

Baillie, Bonnie 

Birkett, Leslie 

Bladon, Ian 

Burke-Gaffney, Jan 

Cameron, Debra 

Carroll, Kathi 

Cleary, Francine 

Dick, Ron 

Durdan, Natasha 

Eberts, Daiana 

Everest (Philpot), Angela 

Floriani, Carla 

Gamble-Norton, Shelley 

Grum, Rosemary 

Henderson, Jennifer 

Hirano, Gord 

Katz, Mende 

Kubilius, Lara 

Lee, Lowana 

Leslie, James 

Lim, Sen-Foong 

Lohit, Archana 

Luth, Gregory 

Lyle, Verna 

Margallo, Karen 

Martin, Adele 

Matovich, Diana 

McDougall, Carolyn 

Mitchell, Constance 

Morrison, Andrea 

Nagpal, Aarti 

Nowak-Cleare, Diane 

Packham, Tara Lisa 

Panagakos, Diane 

Occupational Therapist, Hamilton 

Occupational Therapist, Burlington 

School Care Program, Hamilton 

Hand Clinic, General Hospital 

East Region Mental Health, Hamilton 

CDRP, Empire Building, Chedoke Hospital 

Chronic Pain Unit, Chedoke Hospital 

Family Network, Hamilton 

Occupational Therapy Dept, U of Toronto 

Bridgepoint Health, Toronto 


Psychiatric Rehab Program, Hamilton 

Niagara Peninsula Children’s Centre 

Therapy Specialties, Brantford 

Occupational Therapist, Oakville 

Sibley & Associates Inc., Burlington 

Occupational Therapist, Guelph 

Therapy Health Care, Hamilton 

Occupational Therapy, Henderson Hospital 

Occupational Therapist, Mississauga 

Occupational Therapy, Henderson 

East Region Mental Health Services, Hamilton 

Paed Occupational Therapist, Chedoke Hospital 

Independence Technologies, Chedoke Hospital 

Sibley & Associates, Burlington 

Acute Care, Health Sciences Centre, McMaster Site 

Chronic Pain Management Unit, Chedoke Hospital 

Occupational Therapy, Hamilton 

CDRP, Chedoke Hospital 

OTA Programme, Mohawk College 

Children’s Acute, MUMC 

Bloorview Kids Rehab, Toronto 

Centres for Community Living, Bellwood 

Occupational Therapist, Chedoke Site 

Occupational Therapist, Oakville 

Occupational Therapist, Waterloo 

Hand Clinic, Chedoke Hospital 

Wellness House, Joseph Brant Hospital 

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (continued) 

Pillinini, Linda 

Power, Nicholas 

Rajan, Safieh 

Riihimaki, Gail 

Rowland, Paula 

Sinclair, Mary 

Simmonds-Belanger, Michele 

Sniderman, Pamela 

Snippe-Juurakko, Erica 

Stark, Carolyn 

Stavness, Carrie 

Steggles, Elizabeth 

Stephens, Kathryn 

Stevenson-Lim, Carrie 

Swancar, Laura 

Szkut, Therese 

Tait, Diane 

Teplicky, Rachel 

Templeton, Gillian 

Van Es, Judy 

Watters, Derek 

Weusten-Smith, Deborah 

Willis-Fleck, Rebecca 

Willock, Lori 

Worne, Deana 

Worth, Barbara 

St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton 



Community Care Access, Niagara-on-the-Lake 

Occupational Therapist, Guelph 


WSIB, Toronto 

Occupational Therapist, Dundas 

Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, Thunder Bay 

Centre Addiction & Mental Health, Toronto 

Henderson Rehabilitation Unit, Hamilton 

Independence Technologies, Chedoke Hospital 

Dynamic Therapy Solutions, Guelph 

St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton 

Occupational Therapist, Thunder Bay 

Hamilton Family Network, Hamilton 

Rehabilitation Services, St. Peter’s Hospital 

CanChild, McMaster University 

Homewood Health Centre, Guelph 

Occupational Therapist, Waterdown 



Integrated Stroke Unit, General Site 

Arthritis Society, St. Catharines 

Program for Schizophrenia, Hamilton 

COTO Health, Toronto 

27


PHYSIOTHERAPY 

(Arnott) McCaffrey, Samantha 

Balsor, Brad 

Bishop (Ashforth), Helen 

Blake, Kevin 

Bradshaw, Michelle 

Brittain, Tanya 

Buchko, Bonnie 

Carmazan, Carmen 

Chrysler, DJ 

Chisholm, Brock 

Clarke, David 

Cripps, Donna 

Cupido, Colleen 

Decker, Marie 

Denis, Suzanne 

DiCasmirro, Leona 

Downes, Anthony 

Dufour, Sinead 

Erickson, Irene 

Fabrizio, Giacomo 

Fox, Patricia 

French, Esme 

Gallagher, Sarah 

Graham, Karen 

Graham, Nadine 

Griffiths, Jeremy 

Helwig, Mary 

Herrington, Julie 

Huschilt, Mark 

Jager, Paul Andre 

Kulkarni, Sharmila 

Levac, Danielle 

Long, Kristin 

Mangoff, Stephen 

Manson, Gillian 

Marley, Taffina 

McLaughlin, Laurie 

Physiotherapy Department, Henderson Hospital 

Acute Rehab, St. Joseph’s 

Physiotherapy Department, MUMC 

Critical Care, MUMC 

ICU East, General Hospital 

Physiotherapist, HHS, General Campus 

Neurosciences Programme, General Hospital 

Community Region Niagara, St. Catherines 

Joseph Brant Health Centre, Burlington 

Lake of the Woods Hospital, Thunder Bay 

Partners in Rehab, Thunder Bay 

Vice-President, Patient Care, St. Peter’s 

McMaster Sports Injury Clinic 

Physiotherapy Dept, Chedoke Hospital 

Sunnybrook & Women’s College, Toronto 

Northern Light Physiotherapy, Thunder Bay 

Eramosa Physio Association, Guelph 

Trafalgar Physiotherapy & Rehab, Oakville 

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Thunder Bay 

Physiotherapist, Toronto 

St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto 

St. Joseph’s Care Group, Thunder Bay 

Physiotherapist, Hamilton 

Outpatient Neuro, Henderson Hospital 

Meadowlands Physio, Ancaster 

Rehab Services, Chedoke Hospital 



Physiotherapist, Burlington 

Highland Physio Association, Dundas 

Upper Ottawa Physiotherapy, Hamilton 

McMaster Children’s Hospital 


Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, Nipigon 

Outpatient Rehab Services, Chedoke Hospital 

Physiotherapist, Henderson Hospital 

Proactive Physiotherapy, Oakville 

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PHYSIOTHERAPY (continued) 

McQueen, Dan 

Meade, Andrea 

Mueller, Jill 

Nairn, Jennifer 

Ng, Alfred 

Park, Debbie 

Pomfret, Mary 

Prystanski, Sally 

Robinson, Susan 

Rose, Sarah 

Sampa, Samantha 

Sanderson, Brett 

Serediuk, Fedelma 

Serrao, Paula 

Southam, Joan 

Stacey, Doug 

Staresinic, John 

Stevens, Melanie 

Strike, Karen 

Van Sickle, Heather 

Wong, Karl 

Beamsville Physiotherapy, Beamsville 

Neurology/Oncology, St. Joseph’s 

Quality Care Sports Injury, Oakville 

Brantford Rehab Centre, Brantford General 

Rehabilitation Department, HHS, General Site 

Advanced Cardiac Services, Mississauga 

Physiotherapy Dept, St. Joseph’s 

The Arthritis Society, Thunder Bay 

Brantford Physiotherapy, Brantford 

Physiotherapy Dept, St. Peter’s 


Physiotherapist, Henderson Hospital 


Physiotherapist, Grimsby 

Therapy Health Care, Burlington 

Dr. Levy Memorial Sports Clinic, Hamilton 

Beamsville Physiotherapy 

Physio & Rehab Centre, McMaster University 

Children’s Hospital, HHS, McMaster site 

Physiotherapist, Brantford 

Physiotherapy Dept, St. Joseph’s 


Banks, Anthea 

Harper, Theresa 

Hutchings, Tracy 

Jaffers, Salina 

Wilson, Bruce 

Wizowski, Lindsay 

Director Clinical Practice & Education, HHS 

Hamilton General Hospital 

Hamilton General Hospital 

Project Coordinator CanChild 

Florida 

Patient Education Specialist, General Hospital 

LIFETIME HONORARY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES 

Basmajian, John 

Herman, Edith 

Rochon, Sarah 

Professor Emeritus, Chedoke Hospital 

Retired Physiotherapist, Hamilton 

Retired Occupational Therapist, Oakville 

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VISITING PROFESSORS 

VISITING PROFESSORS 

University of Kansas 

Winnie Dunn, Harry Lyman Hooker Distinguished 

Visiting Professorship 

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STAFF LISTING 

SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION SCIENCE STAFF 

Aicken, Beth 

Collins, Helena 

Di Vincenzo, Gioia 

Earle, Robin 

Fazzari, Kathy 

Harding, Derek 

Johnston, Donna 

Kravchenko, Tasha 

Maskell, Stacy 

Papalia, Lidia 

Plews, Nancy 

Potts, Pamela 

Stoskopf, Julia 

Terris, Dianne 

Walters, Robb 

Administrative Secretary 

Program Administrator 

Clinical Placement & Professional Practice Assistant 

IT Support 

Administrative Assistant 

It Support 


Research Assistant 



Manager 

Admissions Coordinator 

Curriculum Assistant (OT) 

Curriculum Assistant (PT) 

Clinical Placement & Professional Practice Assistant 

RESEARCH STAFF 

CanChild 

Cousins, Martha 

Beaudoin, Mary 

DeCola, Cindy 

Earle, Robin 

Galuppi, Barb 

Jaffer, Salina 

Harding, Derek 

Lin, Chia-Yu 

Livingston, Michael 

Mangat, Kamal 

McCauley, Dayle 

Moniz, Kevin 

Plews, Nancy 

Rivard, Lisa 

Roberts, Susan 

Russell, Dianne 

Stoskopf, Barb 

Telford, Jessica 

Teplicky, Rachel 

Research Coordinator 

Strategic Directions Coordinator 


IT Support 



Web Support 



Data Management 


IT Support 

Manager 


Data Management 

Co-investigator/Research Coordinator 




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STAFF LISTING 

RESEARCH STAFF 

(continued) 

CanChild (continued) 

Wolfe, Lisa 

Xu, Liqin 

Yundt, Betty 

SRS Research Staff 

Damiani, Giselle 

Dix, Leah 

Dukas, Lauren 

King, Suzanne 

Lomotan, Margaret 

McMahon, Pat 

Phelan, Caroline 

Rangachari, Usha 

Steggles, Elizabeth 

Wojkowski, Sarah 


Statistician 

Intranet Coordinator 











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THE QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRAM 

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Training Program in Rehabilitation Research - 

Developing and Using Rehabilitation Research Evidence to Enhance Quality of Life 

In July 2004, Mary Law and Joy MacDermid, along with Janice Eng from UBC, received a training 

grant from the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis. The grant is worth $1,863,000, 

and is in effect until June 2010. The funding is to go towards the training of MSc and PhD students to 

“develop and use rehabilitation research evidence to enhance quality of life”. The aim is to prepare 

rehabilitation trainees for independent research careers and provide specific training through online 

problem-based learning courses, a research practicum, a personal training plan and a summer 

publication and grant writing workshop. Applicants for this program must already be enrolled or 

accepted into a PhD program at McMaster or UBC. CIHR stipends are available to students who 

qualify. 

In 2007, nine training stipends were awarded to 8 Rehabilitation Science PhD students and one MSc 

students at McMaster. As of December 2007, QLP has funded 27 students (UBC and McMaster) since 

the program started in January 2005. 

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FACULTY AWARDS 

Faculty Awards for 2007 

Sue Baptiste 

Visiting Professor, Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, England 

Liliana Coman 

Faculty Leadership Award, Student Council, School of Rehabilitation Science 

Lynne Geddes 

Award of Distinction, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario 

Gillian King 

John Whittaker Memorial Award (for innovation in research) 

Mary Law 

Distinguished Visiting Scholar, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of 

Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa 

Joy MacDermid 

IMHA (CIHR) Quality of Life Research Award 

Sandra Moll 

Supporting Consumer Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (SCOPE), Award from the 

Mental Health Rights Coalition 

Nancy Pollock 

Faculty Leadership Award, Student Council, School of Rehabilitation Science 

Health Care Educator Excellence Award, Health Career Canada 

Peter Rosenbaum 

Mentorship Award, American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine 

Doris Griffith Award, Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy 

Penny Salvatori 

MUFA Faculty/Librarian Award for Outstanding Service 

Paul Stratford 

Named one of Mohawk College’s “Incredible 40 at 40.” One of 40 alumni to be honored as part 

of Mohawk’s 40 th Anniversary as an Ontario College. 

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PUBLICATIONS 

Publications for 2007 

Susan Baptiste 

Journal Articles 

Herbert, C.P., Bainbridge, L, Bickford, J., Baptiste, S., Brajtman, S., Dryden, T., Hall, P., 

Risdon, C., Solomon, P. (2007). Factors that influence engagement in collaborative practice: 

how 8 health professionals became advocates. Canadian Family Physician, 53:1318-1325. 

Edwards, M., Baptiste, S., Law, M., Stratford, P. (2007). Recovery following Hip Fracture: 

What can we learn from the COPM Amer. J. Occ. Ther., 61(3): 335-344. 

Book Chapters 

Baptiste S. (2007). Spirituality and Occupation. In: E. Townsend & H. Polatajko (Eds.), 

Enabling Occupation. Ottawa, Ont: CAOT Publications. 

Baptiste S. (2007). Meaning and Occupation. In: E. Townsend & H. Polatajko (Eds.), Enabling 

Occupation. Ottawa, Ont: CAOT Publications. 

Baptiste S. (2007). Culture and Migration. In: E. Townsend & H. Polatajko (Eds.), Enabling 

Occupation. Ottawa, Ont: CAOT Publications. 

Jackie Bosch 

Journal Article 

Gianni, M., Bosch J., Pogue J., Probstfield J., Dagenais G., Yusuf S., Lonn E. (2007). Effect of 

long-term ACE-inhibitor therapy in elderly vascular disease patients. European Heart Journal, 

1-7. 

Shammi Dhillon 


Dhillon, S. (2007). Book Review: Disabling Barriers – Enabling Environments. Canadian 

Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74: 266. 

Mary Edwards 


Edwards, M., Baptiste, S., Stratford, P., & Law, M. (2007). Recovery following hip fracture: 

What can we learn from the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure American Journal 

of Occupational Therapy, 61(3): 335-344. 

Victoria Galea 


MacDermid JC., Ghobrial M., Quirion KB., St-Amour M., Tsui T., Humphreys D., McCluskie J., 

Shewayhat E., Galea V. (2007). Validation of a new test that assesses functional performance of 

the upper extremity and neck (FIT-HaNSA) in patients with shoulder pathology. BMC 

Musculoskeletal Disorders, 42(8). 

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PUBLICATIONS 

Lynne Geddes 


Geddes EL., O’Brien K., Brooks D., Reid WD, Crowe J. (2007). Does aerobic exercise training 

improve inspiratory muscle function in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary 

Disease: A systematic review. Cardiopulm Phys Ther J., 18(4), 3-13. 

Williams R., Geddes EL., Moll S., Lin CY. (2007). Physical Therapy Students' Perspectives on 

Disability. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 5(3). 

Steve Hanna 


Hanna SE., Russell DJ., Bartlett DJ., Kertoy ML., Rosenbaum PL., Wynn K. (2007). 

Measurement practices in pediatric rehabilitation: A survey of physical therapists, occupational 

therapists, and speech-language pathologists in Ontario. Physical & Occupational Therapy in 

Pediatrics, 27(2): 25-42. 

King GA., Law M., King S., Hurley P., Hanna S., Kertoy M., Rosenbaum P. (2007). Measuring 

children's participation in recreation and leisure activities: Construct validation of the CAPE and 

PAC. Child: Care, Health, and Development, 33(1): 28-39. 

Rebecca Gewurtz 


Jacobson, N., Gewurtz, R., Haydon, E. (2007). Ethical review of interpretive research: Problems 

and Solutions. IRB: Ethics & Human Research, 29(5): 1-8. 

Gewurtz, R., Kirsh, B. (2007). How consumers of community mental health services come to 

understand their potential for work: Doing and becoming revisited. Canadian Journal of 

Occupational Therapy, 74(3): 195-207. 

Gillian King 


King, G., Currie, M., Bartlett, D., Gilpin, M., Willoughby, C., Tucker, MA., Strachan, D., 

Baxter, D. (2007). The development of expertise in pediatric rehabilitation therapists: Changes 

in approach, self-knowledge, and use of enabling and customizing strategies. Developmental 

Neurorehabilitation, 10(3): 225-242. 

Law, M., Petrenchik, T., King, G., Hurley, P. (2007). Perceived barriers to recreational, 

community, and school participation for children and youth with physical disabilities. Archives 

in Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine, 88: 1636-1642. 

King, G., Currie, M., Bartlett, DJ., Strachan, D., Tucker, MA., Willoughby, C. (2007). The 

development of expertise in paediatric rehabilitation therapists: The roles of motivation, 

openness to experience, and types of caseload experience. Australian Occupational Therapy 

Journal, 54: 1-15. 

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PUBLICATIONS 

Gillian King (continued) 


King, G. (2007). Expertise in evidence-based clinical decision-making: Working effectively 

with families. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 16(3): 2-7. 

Mary Law 


Law, M., Darrah, J., Pollock, N., Rosenbaum, P., Russell, D., Walter, S.D., Petrenchik, T., 

Wilson, B. & Wright, V. (2007). Focus on Function – a randomized controlled trial comparing 

two rehabilitation interventions for young children with cerebral palsy. BMC Pediatrics, 7(31). 

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Law, M., Petrenchik, T., King, G. & Hurley, P. (2007). Perceived barriers to recreational, 


of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 88: 1636 - 1642. 

Majnemer, A., Shevell, M., Law, M., Rosenbaum, P. (2007). Determinants of life quality in 

school-age children with cerebral palsy. The Journal of Pediatrics, 151: 479-485. 

Dobbins, M., Rosenbaum, P., Plews, N., Law, M., Fysh, A. (2007). Information transfer: What 

do decision-makers want and need from researchers Implementation Science, 2(20). 

Law, M. (2007). Occupational therapy: A journey driven by curiosity. American Journal of 

Occupational Therapy, 61: 599-602. 

Engel-Yeger, B., Jarus, T., Law. M. (2007). Impact of culture on children's community 

participation in Israel. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61: 433-440. 

Heah, T., Case, T., McGuire, B., Law, M. (2007). Successful participation: The lived 

experience among children with disabilities. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(1): 

38-47. 

Missiuna, C., Moll, S., King, G., King, S. & Law, M. (2007). A troubling trajectory: The impact 

of coordination difficulties on children’s development. Physical and Occupational Therapy in 

Pediatrics, 27: 81-101. 

Book Chapter 

Law, M., Dunbar, S. (2007). Person-environment-occupation model. In S. Dunbar (Ed), 

Occupational therapy models for intervention with children and families. Thorofare, NJ: Slack 

Inc. 

Lori Letts 


Letts, L., Dawson, D., Bretholtz, I., Kaiserman-Goldenstein, E., Gleason, J., McLellan, E., 

Norton, L., Roth, C. (2007). Reliability and validity of the Power-mobility Community Driving 

Assessment (PCDA). Assistive Technology, 19, 154-163.

PUBLICATIONS 

Lori Letts (continued) 

Book Chapter 

Townsend, E., Coburn, L., Letts, L., Thibeault, R., Trentham, B. (2007). Enabling social change 

(153-171). In E. Townsend & H. Polatojko (Eds.), Enabling Occupation II: Advancing an 

occupational therapy vision for health well-being, and justice through occupation. Ottawa, ON: 

CAOT Publications ACE. 

Joy MacDermid 


Sadi, J., MacDermid, JC., Birmingham, T., Chesworth, B. (2007). Musculoskeletal Disorders 

Managed by Automotive On-Site Physiotherapy Clinic Over 13 years. Journal of Occupational 

Rehabilitation, 17(4), 610-622. 

Grewal, R., MacDermid, JC. (2007). The Risk of Adverse Outcomes in Extra-articular Distal 

Radius Fractures Are Increased with Mal-alignment In Patients of all Ages, But Mitigated in 

Older Patients. Journal of Hand Surgery, 32(7), 962-970. 

MacDermid, JC., Ghobrial, M., Quirion, KE., St-Amour, A., Tsui, T., Humphreys, D., 

McCluskie, J., Shewayhat, E., Galea, V. (2007). Validation of a new test that assesses functional 

performance of the upper extremity and neck (FIT-HaNSA) in patients with shoulder pathology. 

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 42(8). 

Rowland, A., Athwal, GS., MacDermid, JC., King, GJ. (2007). Lateral Ulnohumeral Joint 

Space Widening is Not Diagnostic of Radial Head Arthroplasty Overstuffing. Journal of Hand 

Surgery, 32(A), 637-641. 

Bicknell, R., MacDermid, JC., Roth, JH. (2007). Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fusion: 

An Operative Description and Retrospective Review. Journal of Hand Surgery, 32(5), 677-684. 

Grewal, R., MacDermid, JC., Chesworth, B., Pope, J. (2007). Baseline Predictors of pain and 

disability one tear following extra-articular distal radius fractures. Hand, 2(3), 104-111. 

MacDermid, JC., Roth, JH., McMurtry, R. (2007). Predictors of time lost from work following 

a distal radius fracture. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 17(1), 47-62. 

MacDermid, JC., Wessel, J., Humphrey, R., Ross, D., Richards, RS., Roth, JH. (2007). The 

AUSCAN, patient-rated wrist/hand evaluation (PRHWE) and DASH are valid and demonstrate 

high concordance. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 15, 524-530. 

Hewins, EA., Gofton, WT., Dubberly, J., MacDermid, JC., Faber, KJ., King, GJ. (2007). Plate 

fixation of olecranon osteotomies. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 21(1), 58-62. 

Rompe, JD., Nafe, B., Theis, C., Overend, TJ., MacDermid, JC. (2007). Validation of a patient-rated 

forearm evaluation questionnaire for lateral elbow tendinosis (tennis elbow). Journal of Hand Therapy, 

20(1), 3-11. 

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PUBLICATIONS 

Norma MacIntyre 


McWalter, EJ., Cibere, J., MacIntyre, NJ., Nicolaou, S., Schulzer, M., Wilson, DR. (2007). 

Relationship between varus/valgus alignment and patellar kinematics in individuals with knee 

osteoarthritis. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery [American], 89: 2723-2731. 

John McCluskie 


MacDermid, J., Ghobrial, M., Quirion, KB., St-Amour, M., Tsui, T., Humphreys, D., 

McCluskie, J., Shewayhat, E., Galea, V. (2007). Validation of a new test that assesses 

functional performance of the upper extremity and neck (FIT-HaNSA) in patients with shoulder 

pathology. BMC Musculoskeleal Disorder, 8 (42). 

Cheryl Missiuna 


Rivard, L., Missiuna, C., Hanna, S., Wishart, L. (2007). Understanding teachers’ perceptions of 

the motor difficulties of children with DCD. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 77: 

633-648. 

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Missiuna, C., Pollock, N., Egan, M., DeLaat, D., Gaines, R., Soucie, H. (2007). Enabling 

occupation through facilitating the diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder. 

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, On-line edition: 

http://www.canchild.ca/Portals/0/references/pdf/DCD_CAOTarticle_ Nov2007.pdf 

Cairney, J., Faught, BE., Kurdyak, P., Missiuna, C., Hay, J. (2007). Evaluating the CSAPPA 

sub-scales as potential screening instruments for Developmental Coordination Disorder. 

Archives of Diseases in Childhood, On-line edition 

http://adc.bmj.com/cgi/rapidpdf/adc.2006.115097v1 

Missiuna, C., Moll, S., King, G., King, S., & Law, M. (2007). A troubling trajectory: The 

impact of coordination difficulties on children’s development. Physical and Occupational 

Therapy in Pediatrics, 27: 81-101. 

Gaines, R., Missiuna, C. (2007). Early identification: Are speech/language impaired toddlers at 

increased risk for coordination difficulties Child: Care, Health and Development, 33, 325-332. 

Theresa Petrenchik 


Law, M , Petrenchik, T., King, G., Hurley, P. (2007). Perceived barriers to recreational, 


of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 

Law, M., Darrah, J., Pollock, N., Rosenbaum, P., Russell, D., Walter, S., Petrenchik, T., 

Wilson, B., & Wright, V. (2007). Focus on Function: a randomized controlled trial comparing 

two rehabilitation interventions for young children with cerebral palsy. BMC Pediatrics, 7(1):31.

PUBLICATIONS 

Theresa Petrenchik (continued) 

Book Chapter 

Petrenchik, T. (2007). Homelessness: Perspectives, misconceptions, and considerations for 

Occupational Therapy. In K. Swenson-Miller, G. Herzberg, & S. Ray (Eds), Homelessness in 

America: Perspectives, Characterizations, and Considerations for Occupational Therapy. 

Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press. 

Michael Pierrynowski 


Trotter, L., Pierrynowski, MR. (2007). A Randomized Clinical Trial Examining the Effectiveness of 

Full-contact Custom-made Foot Orthoses and Prefabricated Inserts on Gait Effort. Journal of the 

American Podiatric Medical Association. 

Trotter, L., Pierrynowski, MR. (2007). A Randomized Clinical Trial Examining the Effectiveness of 

Full-contact Custom-made Foot Orthoses and Prefabricated Inserts on Lower Extremity 

Musculoskeletal Pain. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. 

Rivest, L-P., Baillargeon, S., Pierrynowski, MR. (2007). A directional model for the estimation of the 

rotation axes of the ankle joint. Journal of the American Statistical Association. 

Book Chapter 

Pierrynowski, MR. (2007). Muscle Function During Human Gait in Normal and Muscle Damaged 

Populations. In PM. Tiidus (Ed.), Skeletal Muscle Damage & Repair: Mechanisms and Interventions. 

Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics Publishers. 

Nancy Pollock 


Law, M., Darrah, J., Pollock, N., Rosenbaum, P., Russell, D., Walter, S.D., et al. (2007). Focus 

on Function – A randomized controlled trial comparing two rehabilitation interventions fro 

young children with cerebral palsy. BMC Pediatrics, 7(31). On-line edition 

http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/ 1471-2431-7-31.pdf 

Missiuna, C., Pollock, N., Egan, M., DeLaat, D., Gaines, R., & Soucie, H. (2007). Enabling 

Occupation through facilitating the diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder. 

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. On-line edition doi.102182/cjo012/07 

Julie Richardson 


Sirur, R., Richardson, J., Wishart, L., Hanna S. (2007). A Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention to 

Increase Adherence to Prescribed Practice for Motor Relearning. Festival of International 

Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology 2007: Advances in 

Neurorehabilitation. 

Book Chapter 

Wilkins, S. Letts, L., Richardson, J. (2007). In: BR. Bonder & MB. Wagner (Eds.), Functional 

Performance in Older Adults. 

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PUBLICATIONS 

Peter Rosenbaum 


Hanna, S., Russell, DJ., Bartlett, DJ., Kertoy, ML., Rosenbaum, P., Wynn, K. (2007). 

Measurement practices in pediatric rehabilitation: a survey of physical, occupational, and 

speech-language therapists in Ontario. P and OT in Pediatrics Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 27(2): 

25-42. 

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King, G.A., Law, M., King, S., Hurley, P., Hanna, S., Kertoy, M., Rosenbaum, P. (2007). 

Measuring children's participation in recreation and leisure activities: Construct validation of the 

CAPE and PAC. Child: Care, Health and Development. 33(1): 28-39. 

Thomas-Stonell, N., McConney-Ellis, S., Oddson, B., Robertson, B., Rosenbaum, P. (2007). 

An Evaluation of the Responsiveness of the Pre-Kindergarten ASHA NOMS. Canadian Journal 

of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. 31(2): 74-82. 

McCormick, A., Brien, M., Plourde, J., Wood, E., Rosenbaum, P., McLean, J. (2007). The 

Stability of the Gross Motor Function Classification System in Adults with Cerebral Palsy. 

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 49(4): 265-269. 

Livingston, M., Rosenbaum, P., Russell, D., Palisano, RJ. (2007). Quality of life among 

adolescents with cerebral palsy: descriptive and measurement issues. Developmental Medicine 

and Child Neurology. 49(3): 225-231. 

Rosenbaum, P., Paneth, N., Leviton, A., Goldstein, M., Bax, M. (2007). 

Definition and Classification Document, in The Definition and Classification of Cerebral Palsy. 

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, Supplement, 49(s2): 8-14. 

Rosenbaum, P., Livingston, MH., Palisano, RJ., Galuppi, BE., Russell, DJ. (2007). Quality of 

life and health-related quality of life of adolescents with cerebral palsy. Developmental 

Medicine and Child Neurology, 49(7): 516-21. 

Dobbins, M., Rosenbaum, P., Plews, N., Law, M., Fysh, A. (2007). Information transfer: what 

do decision-makers want and need from researchers Implementation Science, 2(20). 

Majnemer, A., Shevell, M., Rosenbaum, P., Law, M., Poulin, C. (2007). Determinants of life 

quality in school-age children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Pediatrics, 151: 479-500. 

Kohen, DE., Brehaut, JC., Garner, RE., Miller, AR., Lach, LM., Klassen, AF., Rosenbaum, P. 

(2007). Conceptualizing Childhood Health Problems Using Survey Data: A Comparison of Key 

Indicators. BMC Pediatrics, 7(1): 40. 

Rosenbaum, P., Stewart, D. (2007). Commentary: Perspectives on Transitions: Rethinking 

Services for Children and Youth With Developmental Disabilities. Archives of Physical 

Medicine and Rehabilitation, 88: 1080-1082.

PUBLICATIONS 

Peter Rosenbaum (continued) 


Rosenbaum, P. (2007). The environment and childhood disability: opportunities to expand our 

horizons. Editorial. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 49: 563. 

Srivastava, R., Downey, EC., Feola, P., Samore, M., Coburn, L., Holubkov, R., Mundorff, M., 

Nkoy, F., Desrochers, D., James, BC., Rosenbaum, P., Young, PC., Dean, JM., O’Gorman, M. 

(2007). Quality of Life of Children with Neurological Impairment Who Receive a 

Fundoplication for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2(3): 165- 

173. 

Rosenbaum, P. (2007). Commentary on Beckung et al.: The natural history of gross motor 

development in children with cerebral palsy aged one to 15 years. Developmental Medicine & 

Child Neurology, 49(10): 724. 

Law, M., Darrah, J., Pollock, N., Rosenbaum, P., Russell, D., Walter, SD., Petrenchik, T., 

Wilson, B., Wright, V. (2007). Focus on Function - a randomized controlled trial comparing two 

rehabilitation interventions for young children with cerebral palsy. BMC Pediatrics, 7(31). 

Tieman, BL., Palisano, RJ., Gracely, EJ., Rosenbaum, P., Tieman, B., Palisano, R., Gracely, E., 

Rosenbaum, P. (2007). Variability in mobility of children with cerebral palsy. Pediatric 

Physical Therapy, 19(3):180-187. 

Book Chapter 

Fehlings, D., Hunt, C., Rosenbaum, P. (2007). Cerebral Palsy. In: I. Brown & M. Percy (Eds.), 

A comprehensive guide to intellectual & developmental disabilities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes 

Publishing Inc. 

Dianne Russell 


Rosenbuam, PL., Livingston, MH., Palisano, RJ., Galuppi, BE., Russell, DJ. (2007). Quality of 

life and health-related quality of life of adolescents with cerebral palsy. Developmental 

Medicine and Child Neurology, 49: 516-521. 

Livingston, MH., Rosenbaum, PL., Russell, DJ., Palisano, RJ. (2007). Quality of life in 

adolescents with cerebral palsy: what does the literature tell us Developmental Medicine and 

Child Neurology, 49: 225-231. 

Hanna, SE., Russell, DJ., Bartlett, DJ., Kertoy, ML., Rosenbaum, PL., Wynn, K. (2007). 

Measurement practices in pediatric rehabilitation: A survey of physical therapists, occupational 

therapists and speech-language pathologists in Ontario. Physical and Occupational Therapy in 

Pediatrics, 27(2): 25-42. 

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PUBLICATIONS 

Penny Salvatori 


Salvatori, P., Berry, S., & Eva, KW. (2007). Implementation and evaluation of an 

interprofessional education initiative for students in the health professions. Learning in Health 

and Social Care, 6: 72-82. 

Patricia Solomon 


Herbert, C., Bainbridge, L., Baptiste, S., Bickford, J., Brajtman, S., Dryden, T., Hall, P., Risdon, 

C., Solomon, P. (2007). Factors that influence engagement in collaborative practice: how 8 

health professionals became advocates. Canadian Family Physician, 53:1318-1325. 

43 

Prkachin, K., Solomon, P., Ross, J. (2007). The Underestimation of Pain among health care 

providers. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 39(2): 88-106. 

Eva, K., Solomon, P., Neville, A., Ladouceur, M., Kaufman, K., Walsh, A., Norman, G. (2007). 

Even when you think you know someone: Sampling is important to the psychometric 

characteristics of tutorial based assessments. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 12: 19-33. 

Debra Stewart 


Stewart, D. (2007). Editorial: The ICF and Occupational Therapy. Canadian Journal of 

Occupational Therapy, 74 Special Issue: 218-220. 

Farrell, J., Anderson, S., Hewitt, K., Livingston, M., Stewart D. (2007). A Survey of 

Occupational Therapists in Canada about knowledge and use of the ICF. Canadian Journal of 

Occupational Therapy, 74 Special Issue: 221-233. 

Rosenbaum, P., Stewart, D. (2007). Commentary. Perspectives on Transitions: Rethinking 

Services for Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities. Archives of Physical 

Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1080-1082. 

Book Chapters 

Rigby, P., Lowe, M., Letts, L., Stewart, D. (2007) Assessing Environment: Home, Community, 

and Workplace Access (311-337). In Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction 6 th 

Edition. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. 

Polatajko, H., Davis, J., Stewart, D., Cantin, N., Amoroso, B., Purdie, L., Zimmerman, D. 

(2007). Specifying the Domain of Concern: Occupation as core (13-86). In Enabling Occupation 

II Advancing an Occupational Therapy Vision for Health, Well-Being & Justice through 

Occupation. Ottawa,ON: CAOT Publications ACE. 

Townsend, E., Beagan, B., Kumas-Tan, Z., Vernsel, J., Iwama, M., Landry, J., Stewart, D., 

Brown, J. (2007). Advancing an Occupational Therapy vision for health, well-being & justice 

through occupation (87-133). In Enabling Occupation II. Ottawa, ON: CAOT Publications 

ACE.

PUBLICATIONS 

Paul Stratford 


Kho, ME., McDonald, E., Stratford, PW., Cook,DJ. (2007). Interrater reliability of APACHE 

II scores for medical-surgical intensive care patients: a prospective blinded study. AM J Crit 

Care, 16: 378-83. 

Edwards, M., Baptiste, S., Stratford, PW., Law, M. (2007). Recovery after hip fracture: what 

can we learn from the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Can J Occup Ther, 61: 

335-344. 

Stratford, PW., Kennedy, DM., Woodhouse, LJ., Spadoni, GF. (2007). Measurement 

Properties of the WOMAC LK 3.1 Pain Scale. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 15: 266-272. 

Reid, A., Birmingham, TB., Stratford, PW., Alcock, GK., Giffin, JR. (2007). Hop testing 

provides a reliable and valid outcome measure during rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction. 

Phys Ther, 87: 337-349. 

Denis, S., Shannon, HS., Wessel, J., Stratford, PW., Weller, I. (2007). Association of low back 

pain, impairment, disability & work limitations in nurses. Journal of Occupational 

Rehabilitation,17: 213-226. 

Brenda Vrkljan 


Vrkljan, BH., Polgar Miller, J. (2007). Driving, navigation, and vehicular technology: 

Experiences of older drivers and their co-pilots. Traffic Injury Prevention, 8(4): 403-410. 

Vrkljan, BH. (2007). Collaborative Participation: An occupational analysis of the older drivercopilot 

relationship, Supplement. 27: 1-6. 

Vrkljan, BH., Polgar Miller, J. (2007). Linking occupational participation and occupational 

identity: An exploratory study of the transition from driving to driving cessation in older 

adulthood. Journal of Occupational Science, 14 (1):30-39. 

Seanne Wilkins 


Lin, C-Y., Williams, R., Shannon, H., Wilkins, S. (2007). Work organization and its effects on 

the health of Chinese workers with English as a second language: A qualitative approach. Work, 

28: 379-390. 

Renee Williams 


Brewer, S., King, E., Amick, BC., Delclos, G., Spear, J., Irvin, E., Mahood, Q., Lee, L., Lewis, 

C., Tetrick, L., Gimeno, D., Williams, R. (2007). A systematic review of injury/illness 

prevention and loss control programs (IPCs). Toronto Institute for Work & Health. 

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PUBLICATIONS 

Renee Williams (continued) 


Brewer, S., King, E., Amick, BC., Delclos, G., Spear, J., Irvin, E., Mahood, Q., Lee, L., Lewis, 

C., Tetrick, L., Gimeno, D., Williams, R. (2007).The sustainability of safety culture/climate in 

the workplace. Prevention reviews initiative, Scoping Review Summary Report. Toronto 

Institute for Work & Health. 

Brewer, S., King, E., Delclos, G., Irvin, E., Lee, L., Lewis, C., Mahood, Q., Spear, J., Tetrick, 

L., Williams, R., Amick, B. (2007). Workplace Injury/illness and loss control program 

measurement tools. Prevention reviews initiative. Scoping review. Toronto Institute for Work & 

Health. 

Williams, R., Schmuck, G., Allwood, S., Sanchez, M., Shea, R., Wark, G. (2007). Psychometric 

evaluation of health-related work outcome measures for musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic 

review. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation.17: 504-521. 

Williams, R., Geddes, EL., Moll, S., Lin, CA. (2007). Physical therapy students’ perspectives 

on disability. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. http:/ijahsp.nova.edu. 

5(3): 1-9. 

Williams, R., Hapidou, EG., Lin, C., Abbasi, H. (2007). Examining the Pain Stages of Change 

Questionnaire in chronic pain. Physiotherapy Canada. 59: 132-141. 

Lin, CA., Williams, R., Shannon, HS., Wilkins, S. (2007). Work organization and its effect on 

the health of Chinese workers with English as a second language: A qualitative approach. Work. 

28: 379-390. 

Williams, R., Westmorland, MG., Shannon, HS., Amick, BC. (2007). Disability management in 

Ontario health care workplaces. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation.17: 153-165. 

Laurie Wishart 


Rivard, L., Missiuna, C., Hanna, S., Wishart, LR. (2007). Understanding teachers' perceptions 

of the motor difficulties of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). British 

Journal of Educational Psychology, 77(3): 633-48. 

Linda Woodhouse 


Stratford, PW., Kennedy, DM., Woodhouse, LJ., Spadoni, GF. (2007). Measurement properties 

of the WOMAC LK 3.1 pain scale. Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 15: 266-272. 

Virginia Wright 


Moody, K., Wright, V., Brewer, K., Geisler, T. (2007). Community Mobility Assessment for 

adolescents with an acquired brain injury: Preliminary inter-rater reliability study. Develop 

Rehabilitation, 10: 205-212. 

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PUBLICATIONS 

Virginia Wright (continued) 


Singh-Grewal, D., Schneiderman-Walker, J., Wright, V., Oded Bar-Or., Beyene, J., Selvadurai, 

H., Cameron, B., Laxer, RM., Schneider, R., Silverman, ED., Spiegel, L., Tse, S., Leblanc, C., 

Wong, J., Stephens, S., Feldman, BM. (2007). Physical activity and exercise in kids (PEAK): 

The effects of vigorous exercise training on motor function and functional fitness in children 

with arthritis. Arthr Care Res, 57: 1202-1210. 

Law, M., Darrah, J., Pollock, N., Rosenbaum, P., Russell, D., Walter, SD., Peternchuk, T., 

Wilson, B., Wright, V. (2007). Focus on function – a randomized controlled trial comparing 

two rehabilitation interventions for young children with cerebral palsy. BMC Pediatrics, 7(31). 

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RESEARCH 

Our Vision for Research 

“The School of Rehabilitation Science will demonstrate local, national 

and international leadership in advancing the knowledge and 

development of rehabilitation science through collaborative research 

that is used in education, practice and policy to enhance the health and 

well-being, including persons with disabilities and their families.” 

In 2007, new research grants to faculty in the School have included: 

Supporting (Re) Entry to Professional Practice: Creating Creative Mentoring Networks for 

Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in Ontario (The SEPP Project). (S. Baptiste, J. 

Stier, & C. Brencley) 

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Peace through Health: An Interfprofessional Elective. (J. Bosch, B. Jung, & Peace Through 

Health Working Group) 

Understanding and measuring integrated cognitive motor, sensory and psychosocial functioning 

in ecologically valid contexts to improve diagnosis, prognosis and treatment following TBI. (C. 

Dematteo, B. McFayden, & R. Green, ) 

Effective listening and interactive communication skills in the delivery of services to children 

and families. (G. King, L. Bolack, C. Willoughby, & T. Shepherd) 

All-arthroscopic or mini-open repair of a rotator cuff tear (A randomized trial). (J. MacDermid, 

R. Holtby, H. Razmjou, D. Bryant, N. Mohtadi, R. Balyk, J. Leith, I. Lo, P. MacDonald, RG. 

McCormack, KJ. Faber, C. Dyke, R. Walker, J. Moro, & T. Koru-Sengul) 

TEAM WORK: targeted evaluation and management of orthopedics, rehabilitation & 

knowledge-translation. (J. MacDermid, D. Beaton, M. Law, S. Baptiste, N. Buckley, R. 

Williams, L. Woodhouse, J. Hayden, S. Hoog-Johnson, L. McLean, L. Shaw, & S. Switzer- 

McIntyre) 

Defining the effect and mediators of two knowledge translation strategies designed to alter 

knowledge, intent and clinical utilization of rehabilitation outcome measures. (J. MacDermid, 

M. Law, P. Solomon, & P. Stratford) 

Hand Impairments, dexterity and function of persons with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis 

of the hand - a model of disability. (N. MacIntyre, & J. Wessell) 

CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research. (C. Missiuna, M. Law, P. Rosebaum, S. 

Hanna, D. Russell, T. Petrenchik, D. Bartlett, D. Stewart, M. Kertoy, S. Walter, & B. Palisano)

RESEARCH 

Requirements and Unmet Needs for Aids, Devices andSupports for People with 

Agility/Mobility Impairments. (R. Richardson, L. Letts, R. Wilton, D. Stewart & M. Law, ) 

Pilot work to support the project development of a community scholar program: An 

interprofessional initiative. (J. Richardson, L. Letts, D. Demogas, D. Guenter, D. Price, A. 

Childs, P. Johnson, BJ. Smith, & M. Taylor) 

Sustainability of the Institute of Interprofessional Health Sciences Education. (P. Solomon, S. 

Baptiste, P. Hall, L. Luke, C. Orchard, & E.Rukholm) 

Enhancing Colllaborative Decision Making and Team Reflection in Health Professional 

Students. (P. Solomon, S. Baptiste, B. Baxter, B. Biggs, E. Hanna, D. Marshall, D. Musson, A. 

Neville, C. Risdon, & D. Semogas) 

Advancing Research and Practice in HIV/AIDS:A qualitative study to determine research 

priorities and best practice guidelines for rehabilitation in the context of HIV/AIDS. (P. 

Solomon, & E. Zack ) 

Follow-up on Best Practice Guidelines for Transition to Adulthood. (D. Stewart) 

Best Practices in Driver Assessment for Persons with Disabilities: A Critical Review of the 

Literature. (B. Vrkljan, L. Letts, L. Clubb, T. Pauley, S. Garrett, B. Wood, & W. Stav) 

Driving into the future: Promoting driving safety across lifespan. (B. Vrkljan, H. Sun, A. 

Sekuler, P. Bennett, & T. Lee) 

Proposal to Evaluate the Efficacy of the InterX5000 in the Treatment of Chronic Neck and 

Shoulder Pain. (J. Triano, L. Woodhouse, V. Galea, HS. Injeyan, J. MacDermid, M. 

McGregor, M. Pierrynowski, R. Ruegg, & JA. Teodoroczyk) 

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RESEARCH 

The School of Rehabilitation Science focuses primarily on the development and implementation of 

clinical and community-based rehabilitation research. Our research groups include: Childhood 

Disability – CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research; Musculoskeletal Research; 

Education Research; Mobility, Aging and Participation, and Work and Rehabilitation. 

CanChild CENTRE for CHILDHOOD DISABILITY RESEARCH 

CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research is a multi-disciplinary team of researchers 

and service providers who collaborate to improve the life quality of children and youth with 

disabilities in their families. 

MUSCULOSKELETAL RESEARCH 

The School of Rehabilitation Science a group of researchers whose purpose is to conduct 

research related to the human musculoskeletal system and its effect on human movement and 

function. 

EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH 

Several researchers within the School of Rehabilitation Science conduct research examining and 

evaluating methods and practices related to problem-based education and the development of 

evidence-based practice. 

MOBILITY AGING AND PARTICIPATION 

The Mobility, Aging and Participation Research Group conduct research in the area of aging, 

health and participation within our communities. 

WORK and REHABILITATION 

The Work and Participation Group are researchers, clinicians, and academics conducting applied 

research, education, and consultation in the area of work and human function. 

The graphs on the following page illustrate the School’s publication record since 1990. Total 

research funding by School faculty has risen from an annual total of $1.1 million in 2000 to over 

$16 million in 2007. Funding held by School faculty as principal or co-principal investigator is over 

$33 million in 2007. Research funding data from the past 5 years is presented in the following 

charts. 

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RESEARCH FUNDING 

Combined Investigator Research Funds 

$35,000,000 

$30,000,000 

$25,000,000 

$20,000,000 

$15,000,000 

$ held in SRS 

$ held external 

$ totals 

$10,000,000 

$5,000,000 

$0 

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 

Principal Investigator Research Funds 

$18,000,000 

$16,000,000 

$14,000,000 

$12,000,000 

$10,000,000 

$8,000,000 

$ held in SRS 

$ held external 

$ totals 

$6,000,000 

$4,000,000 

$2,000,000 

$0 

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 

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PUBLICATIONS 

School of Rehabilitation Science Publications 

1990 – 2007 

140 

136 136 

120 

118 

123 

116 

111 

110 

100 

Total Number of Publications 

80 

60 

40 

47 

52 

47 

39 

50 

46 46 

57 

29 

26 

20 

0 

1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 

Year 

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FUTURE 

Future Challenges and Directions 

Our goal is to ensure that McMaster University’s School of 

Rehabilitation Science continues to be a premier Rehabilitation Science 

School in Canada. 

To accomplish this, we will: 

maintain excellence in problem-based, self-directed learning 

continue innovation in our educational programs, through ongoing curricular evaluation/renewal 

and through the integration of information technology into our problem-based curriculum 

maintain and enhance our effective partnerships with the rehabilitation practice community 

sustain our research productivity, as reflected through research funding, publications, and 

research dissemination activities 

continue the development of Rehabilitation Science faculty members, particularly those at the 

beginning of their careers as faculty members 

communicate information about our education programs and research to a broad array of 

audiences 

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The School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University 

McMaster University 

Faculty of Health Sciences 

Institute for Applied Health Sciences, Room 403 

1400 Main Street West 

Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7 

Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext. 22867 

Fax: (905) 524-0069 

Email: rehab@mcmaster.ca 

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