Publications

We strive to list all publications involving our department members.  However, if we have missed one, we are happy to add it.  Please forward the reference to: Andrew.Walker@ahs.ca


Published Manuscripts- 2024

Pavlova M, Noel M, Orr SL, Walker A, Madigan S, McDonald SW, Tough SC, Birnie KA. Early childhood risk factors for later onset of pediatric chronic pain: a multi-method longitudinal study. BMC Pediatrics. 2024; 24: doi:10.1186/s12887-024-04951-4

Early childhood risk factors for later onset of pediatric chronic pain: a multi-method longitudinal study - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Beveridge JK, Walker A, Orr SL, Wilson AC, Birnie KA, Noel M. Parent anxiety, depression, protective responses, and parenting stress in the context of parent and child chronic pain: a daily diary study of parent variability. Journal of Pain. 2024; 25(8): doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2024.03.008.

Parent Anxiety, Depression, Protective Responses, and Parenting Stress in the Context of Parent and Child Chronic Pain: A Daily Diary Study of Parent Variability - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Pilkington M, Nelson G, Pentz B, Marchand T, Lloyd E, Chiu PPL, de Beer D, de Silva N, Else S, Fecteau A, Giuliani S, Hannam S, Howlett A, Lee KS, Levin D, O’Rourke L, Stephen L, Wilson L, Brindle ME. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society recommendations for neonatal perioperative care. JAMA Surgery. 2024; doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2024.2044.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Recommendations for Neonatal Perioperative Care - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Dexter F, Epstein RH, Ip V, Marian AA. Inhalational agent dosing behaviors of anesthesia practitioners cause variability in end-tidal concentrations at the end of surgery and prolonged times to tracheal extubation. Cureus Journal of Medical Science. 2024; 16(7): doi:10.7759/cureus.65527.

Inhalational Agent Dosing Behaviors of Anesthesia Practitioners Cause Variability in End-Tidal Concentrations at the End of Surgery and Prolonged Times to Tracheal Extubation - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Miller S, Cobos KL, Rasic N, Long XY, Lebel C, Bar Am N, Noel M, Kopala-Sibley D, Mychasiuk R, Miller JV. Adverse childhood experiences, brain efficiency, and the development of pain symptoms in youth. European Journal of Pain. 2024; doi:10.1002/ejp.4702. 

Adverse childhood experiences, brain efficiency, and the development of pain symptoms in youth - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Ruzycki SM, Sunba S, Ejaredar M, Yanchar N, Daodu O. Addressing the root causes of the sex-based pay gap in medicine in Canada. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 2024; 196(2): E416-E418.

Addressing the root causes of the sex-based pay gap in medicine in Canada - PMC (nih.gov)

 

Epp S, Walker A, Boudes E, Bray S, Noel M, Rayner L, Rasic N, Miller JV. Brain function and pain interference after pediatric intensive interdisciplinary pain treatment. Clinical Journal of Pain. 2024; 40(7): 393-399.

Brain Function and Pain Interference After Pediatric Intensive Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Gregory AJ, Kent WDT, Adams C, Arora RC. Closing the care gap: combining enhanced recovery with minimally invasive valve surgery. Current Opinion in Cardiology. 2024; 39(4): 380-387.

Closing the care gap: combining enhanced recovery with minimally invasive valve surgery - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Moss SJ, Sriskandarajah C, Brudin-Mather R, Cherak MS, Mizen SJ, Stelfox M, Halperin D, Halperin S, Ahmed SB, Lorenzetti D, Smith S, Harley M, Tutelman PR, Birnie KA, Anglin MC, Stelfox HT, Fiest KM, Racine N, Leigh JP. Well-being approaches targeted to improve child and youth health post-COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review. BMC Health Services Research. 2024; 24(1): doi:10.1186/s12913-024-11140-7.

Well-being approaches targeted to improve child and youth health post-COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Ryan T, Walker AM, Liepert D. Discriminatory ability of perioperative heart rate variability in predicting postoperative complications in major urologic surgery: a prospective cohort study. Scientific Reports. 2024; 14(1): doi:10.1038/s41598-024-62930-2. 

Discriminatory ability of perioperative heart rate variability in predicting postoperative complications in major urologic surgery: a prospective cohort study - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Gregory AJ, Fedak PWM. Commentary: time to test drive aortic biomechanics for risk predictions. Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2024; 167(6): 2025-2026.

Commentary: Time to test drive aortic biomechanics for risk prediction - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Endersby RVW, Ip VHY, Moser JJ, Walker AM, Baghirzada L, Spencer AO, Ho ECY. Fast-track spinal anaesthesia reduces length of motor blockade and facilitates earlier discharge after joint arthroplasty. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 2024; 68(7): 1001-1002. 

Fast-track spinal anaesthesia reduces length of motor blockade and facilitates earlier discharge after joint arthroplasty - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Beveridge JK, Noel M, Soltani S, Neville A, Orr SL, Madigan S, Birnie KA. The association between parent mental health and pediatric chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain. 2024; 165(5): 997-1012.

The association between parent mental health and pediatric chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Palermo TM, Li R, Birnie KA, Crombez G, Eccleston C, Kashikar-Zuck S, Stone AL, Walco GA. Updated recommendations on measures for clinical trials in pediatric chronic pain: a multiphase approach from the Core Outcomes in Pediatric Persistent Pain (Core-OPPP) workgroup. Pain. 2024; 165(5): 1086-1100.

Updated recommendations on measures for clinical trials in pediatric chronic pain: a multiphase approach from the Core Outcomes in Pediatric Persistent Pain (Core-OPPP) Workgroup - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Tutleman PR, Thurston C, Rader T, Henry B, Ranger T, Abdelaal M, Blue M, Buckland TW, Del Gobbo S, Dobson L, Gallant E, Heykoop C, Jansen M, Larsen L, Maseja N, Oberoi S, Ramasamy V, Smith M, Taylor E, Wendowsky N, Beattie S, Bender J, Birnie KA, Garland SN, Jibb L, Noel M, Schulte FSM. Establishing the top 10 research priorities for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer in Canada: a protocol for a James Lind alliance priority setting partnership. Current Oncology. 2024; 31(5): 2874-2880. 

Establishing the Top 10 Research Priorities for Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer in Canada: A Protocol for a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

des Ordons ALR, Ellaway RH. Storylines of trauma in health professions education: a critical metanarrative review. Teaching and Learning in Medicine. 2024; doi:10.1080/10401334.2024.2342443. 

Storylines of Trauma in Health Professions Education: A Critical Metanarrative Review - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Pilkington M, Pentz B, Lam JYK, Stephen L, Howlett A, Theam M, Unrau J, McLuckie D, Else S, Brindle ME. Bringing enhanced recovery after surgery to the NICU: an implementation trial. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2024; 59(4): 557-565.

Bringing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery to the NICU: An Implementation Trial - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Mateshaytis J, Trudeau P, Bisch S, Pin S, Chong MC, Nelson G. Improving the rate of same-day discharge in gynecologic oncology patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery -  an enhanced recovery after surgery quality improvement initiative. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2024; 31(4): 309-320.

Improving the Rate of Same-Day Discharge in Gynecologic Oncology Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Surgery-An Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Quality Improvement Initiative - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Vandergaag ID, Nania C, Timmers I, Simons L, Lebel C, Rasic N, Walker A, Noel M, Miller JV. Sleep disturbances altered brain microstructure and chronic headache in youth. Brain Imaging and Behavior. 2024; doi:10.1007/s11682-024-00876-9.

Sleep disturbances, altered brain microstructure and chronic headache in youth - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Jessa J, Tomfohr-Madsen L, Dhillon A, Walker A, Noel M, Sedov I, Miller JV. Trajectories of pain intensity, pain catastrophizing, and pain interference in the perinatal and postpartum period. Pain Reports. 2024; 9(2): doi:10.1097/pr9.0000000000001137.

Trajectories of pain intensity, pain catastrophizing, and pain interference in the perinatal and postpartum period - PubMed (nih.gov)

Pinto N, Soltys C, Fadaak R, Davies JM, Leslie M. Interprofessional teamwork: a qualitative study on adapting central policies to local conditions in a labour and delivery unit. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada. 2024; 46(3): doi:10.1016/j.jogc.2023.102279.

Interprofessional Teamwork: A Qualitative Study on Adapting Central Policies to Local Conditions in a Labour and Delivery Unit - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Grant MC, Crisafi C, Alvarez A, Arora RC, Brindle ME, Chatterjee S, Ender J, Fletcher N, Gregory AJ, Gunaydin S, Jahangiri M, Ljungqvist O, Lobdell KW, Morton V, Reddy VS, Salenger R, Sander M, Zarbock A, Engelman DT. Perioperative care in cardiac surgery: a joint consensus statement by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Cardiac Society, ERAS International Society, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2024; 117(4): 669-689.

Perioperative Care in Cardiac Surgery: A Joint Consensus Statement by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Cardiac Society, ERAS International Society, and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Ip VHY, Uppal V, Kwofie K, Shah US, Wong PBY. Ambulatory total hip and knee arthroplasty: a literature review and perioperative considerations. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2024; 71(6): 898-920.

Ambulatory total hip and knee arthroplasty: a literature review and perioperative considerations - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

MacKenzie NE, Chambers CT, Cassidy CE, Corkum PV, McGrady ME, Parker JA, Birnie KA. Understanding the unique and common perspectives of partners engaged in knowledge mobilization activities within pediatric pain management: a mixed methods study. BMC Health Services Research. 2024; 24(1): doi:10.1186/s12913-024-10782.

Understanding the unique and common perspectives of partners engaged in knowledge mobilization activities within pediatric pain management: a mixed methods study - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Morin N, Taylor S, Krahn D, Baghirzada L, Chong MC, Harrison TG, Cameron A, Ruzycki SM. Comment on “in reply: comment on ‘strategies for intraoperative glucose management: a scoping review.’” Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2024; 71(4): 559-560.

In reply: Comment on "In reply: Comment on 'Strategies for intraoperative glucose management: a scoping review'" - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Verret M, Lam NH, Lalu M, Nicholls SG, Turgeon AF, McIsaac DI, Hamtiaux M, Le JBP, Gilron I, Yang LCY, Kaimkhani M, Assi A, El-Adem D, Timm M, Tai PT, Amir J, Srichandramohan S, Al-Mazidi A, Fergusson NA, Hutton B, Zikovic F, Graham M, Lê MXM, Geist A, Bérubé M, Poulin P, Shorr R, Daudt H, Martel G, McVicar J, Moloo H, Fergusson DA. Intraoperative pharmacological opioid minimisation strategies and patient-centred outcomes after surgery: a scoping review. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2024; 132(4): 758-770.

Intraoperative pharmacologic opioid minimisation strategies and patient-centred outcomes after surgery: a scoping review protocol - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Noyek S, Jessa JS, Faulkner V, Boerner KE, Dewan T, Doyle D, Genik L, Grainger-Schatz S, McMorris C, McMurtry CM, Nania CG, Oberlander T, Lorenzetti D, Turner K, Birnie KA. A systematic review of self and observer assessment of pain and related functioning in youth with brain-based developmental disabilities. Pain. 2024; 165(3): 523-536. 

A systematic review of self and observer assessment of pain and related functioning in youth with brain-based developmental disabilities - PubMed (nih.gov)

   

Moss SJ, Stelfox M, McArthur E, Sriskandarajah C, Ahmed SB, Birnie K, Halperin DM, Halperin SA, Harley M, Hu J, Kamstra JN, Leppan L, Nickel A, Racine N, Russell K, Smith S, Solis M, Tutelman PR, Stelfox HT, Fiest KM, Leigh JP. Social factors associated with self-reported changes in mental health symptoms among youth in the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey. BMC Public Health. 2024; 24(1): doi:10.1186/s12889-024-18087-8.

Social factors associated with self-reported changes in mental health symptoms among youth in the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Sondekoppam RV, Ip VHY. General versus spinal anesthesia: are we asking the right question? Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2024; 71(6): 704-709. 

General versus spinal anesthesia: are we asking the right question? - PubMed (nih.gov)

Lodha A, Moser JJ, Walker A, Lodha A, Tang S, McAllister D. Association of epidural analgesia in labor with neurodevelopmental outcomes in premature infants born at 29 weeks of gestational age. Journal of Perinatology. 2024; 44(4): 548-553.

Association of epidural analgesia in labor with neurodevelopmental outcomes in premature infants born at <29 weeks of gestational age - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Gill PJ, Onakpoya IJ, Buchanan F, Birnie KA, van den Bruel A. Treatments for cough and common cold in children. BMJ-British Medical Journal. 2024; 384: doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-075306.

Treatments for cough and common cold in children - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Sydora BC, Whelan LJ, Abelseth B, Brar G, Idris S, Zhao RC, Leonard AJ, Rosenbloom BN, Clarke H, Katz J, Beesoon S, Rasic N. Identification of presurgical risk factors for the development of chronic postsurgical pain in adults: a comprehensive umbrella review. Journal of Pain Research. 2024; 17: 2511-2530.

Identification of Presurgical Risk Factors for the Development of Chronic Postsurgical Pain in Adults: A Comprehensive Umbrella Review - PMC (nih.gov)

 

Flynn M, Noss C, Miller R, Adams C, Ruether D, Chan DNS, Pasieka J, Lithgow K. Use of perioperative telotristat in a patient with carcinoid heart disease. Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports. 2024; 2024(1): doi:10.1530/EDM-23-0070. 

Use of perioperative telotristat in a patient with carcinoid heart disease - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Ko JY, des Ordons AR, Ballard M, Shenkier T, Simon JE, Fyles G, Lefresne S, Hawley P, Chen CR, McKenzie M, Sanders J, Bernacki R. Exploring the value of structured narrative feedback within the Serious Illness Conversation-Evaluation Exercise (SIC-Ex): a qualitative analysis. BMJ Open. 2024; 14(1): doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078385. 

Exploring the value of structured narrative feedback within the Serious Illness Conversation-Evaluation Exercise (SIC-Ex): a qualitative analysis - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Rosenbloom BN, Slepian PM, Azam MA, Aternali A, Birnie KA, Curtis K, Thaker S, Ladak S, Waisman A, Clarke H, Katz J, Weinrib AZ. A randomized controlled trial of clinical hypnosis as an opioid-sparing adjunct treatment for pain relief in adults undergoing major oncologic surgery. Journal of Pain Research. 2024; 17: 45-59.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Clinical Hypnosis as an Opioid-Sparing Adjunct Treatment for Pain Relief in Adults Undergoing Major Oncologic Surgery - PMC (nih.gov)

 

Baghirzada L, Walker A, Yu HC, Endersby R. The analgesic effect of transversalis fascia plane block after caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia with intrathecal morphine: a randomised controlled trial. Anaesthesia. 2024; 79(1): 63-70.

The analgesic effect of transversalis fascia plane block after caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia with intrathecal morphine: a randomised controlled trial - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Thanh NX, Lopatina R, Montgomery LS, Robert M, Tanguay RL, Wasylak T. Treated versus self-reported prevalence of chronic pain and costs of patients’ health services utilization: a population-based study of health administrative databases. British Journal of Pain. 2024; 18(2): 166-175.

Treated versus self-reported prevalence of chronic pain and costs of patients' health services utilization: a population-based study of health administrative databases - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Isaac L, Rosenbloom BN, Tyrrell J, Ruskin DA, Birnie KA. Development and expansion of a pediatric transitional pain service to prevent complex chronic pain. Frontiers in Pain Research. 2023; 4: doi:10.3389/fpain.2023.1173675.

Development and expansion of a pediatric transitional pain service to prevent complex chronic pain - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Morin N, Taylor S, Krahn D, Baghirzada L, Chong M, Harrison TG, Cameron A, Ruzycki SM. In reply: comment on “strategies for intraoperative glucose management: a scoping review.” Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2023; 70(11): 1852-1853.

In reply: Comment on "Strategies for intraoperative glucose management: a scoping review" - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Black KA, Nelson G, Goucher N, Foley J, Pin S, Chong M, Ghosh S, Bisch SP. Effect of transversus abdominis plane block on postoperative outcomes in gynecologic oncology patients managed on an enhanced recovery after surgery pathway. Gynecologic Oncology. 2023; 178: 1-7.

Effect of transversus abdominis plane block on postoperative outcomes in gynecologic oncology patients managed on an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathway - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Sabo MT, Walker A, Assadzadeh GE, Hildebrand KA. Rotator cuff outcomes and mental health indices: correlation or causation? Shoulder & Elbow. 2023; 15(4_suppl): 108-118.

Rotator cuff outcomes and mental health indices: Correlation or causation? - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Sharma S, Birnie KA, Wang S, Gomes FIF, Gibbs JL, Mittinty MM. The value of International Association for the Study of Pain to career development: perspectives of trainee and early career members. Pain. 2023; 164(11S): S31-S38.

The value of the International Association for the Study of Pain to career development: perspectives of trainee and early career members - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Anderson KJ, Absalom AR. Propofol/remifentanil patient-controlled sedation: caveat emptor! Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2023; 70(11): 1719-1725.

Propofol/remifentanil patient-controlled sedation: caveat emptor! - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Wong MJ, Wang YJ, Blake L, Ke JXC. Preventing controlled substance diversion in perioperative settings: a narrative review. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2023; 70(12): 1989-2001.

Preventing controlled substance diversion in perioperative settings: a narrative review - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Mackenzie NE, Tutelman PR, Chambers CT, Parker JA, Boland L, Lipstein EA, Jordan I, Jordan Z, Finley GA, April KT, Witteman HO, Birnie KA. Can sharing improve caring? A call to prioritize shared decision making in pediatric pain management. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology. 2023; 11(3): 253-261.

Can sharing improve caring? A call to prioritize shared decision making in pediatric pain management. (apa.org)

 

Lockyer J, Lee-Krueger R, Armson H, Hanmore T, Koltz E, Könings K, Mahalik A, Ramani S, des Ordons AR, Trier J, Zetkulic M, Sargeant J. Application of the R2C2 model to in-the-moment feedback and coaching. Academic Medicine. 2023; 98(9): 1062-1068.

Application of the R2C2 Model to In-the-Moment Feedback and Coaching - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Mistry N, Hare GMT, Shehata N, Kramer RS, Fawzy HF, Baker RA, Carmona P, Saczkowski R, Filipescu D, Alphonsus CS, Rochon A, Gregory AJ, Khanykin B, Leff JD, Mateo E, Karangelis D, Tellez JC, Saha T, Ko DT, Verma DNS, Verma S, Mazer D. Methemoglobin as a marker of acute anemic stress in cardiac surgery. iScience. 2023; 26(8): doi:10.1016/j.isci.2023.107429.   

Methemoglobin as a marker of acute anemic stress in cardiac surgery - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Darville-Beneby R, Lomanowska AM, Yu HC, Jobin P, Rosenbloom BN, Gabriel G, Daudt H, Negraeff M, Di Renna T, Hudspith M, Clarke H. The impact of preoperative patient education on postoperative pain, opioid use, and psychological outcomes: a narrative review. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2023; 7(2): doi:10.1080/24740527.2023.2266751.

The Impact of Preoperative Patient Education on Postoperative Pain, Opioid Use, and Psychological Outcomes: A Narrative Review - PMC (nih.gov)

 

Killackey T, Soltani S, Noel M, Birnie KA, Choinière M, Pagé MG, Dassieu L, Lacasse A, Lalloo C, Poulin P, Ali S, Baerg K, Battaglia M, Campbell F, Mohabir V, Nishat F, Kelly R, Lund T, Isaac-Bertrand A, Benayon M, Jordan I, Stinson J. “We survived the pandemic together”: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian families living with chronic pain. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2023; 7(2): doi:10.1080/24740527.2022.2157251.

"We survived the pandemic together": The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian families living with chronic pain - PubMed (nih.gov)

 

Soltani S, Killackey T, Birnie KA, Brennenstuhl S, Kopala-Sibley DC, Choinière M, Pagé MG, Dassieu L, Lacasse A, Lalloo C, Poulin P, Ingelmo P, Ali S, Battaglia M, Campbell F, Smith A, Benayon M, Jordan I, Marianayagam J, Harris L, Mohabir V, Stinson J, Noel M. Pain, mental health and healthcare utilization: impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth with chronic pain, parents and siblings. European Journal of Pain. 2023; 27(10): 1249-1265. 

Pain, mental health and healthcare utilization: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth with chronic pain, parents and siblings - PubMed (nih.gov)




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