Clinical Research
The HULC Clinical Research Laboratory is under the direction of Dr. Joy MacDermid. The lab produces high quality research on measuring, predicting and reducing upper extremity disability with a focus on surgery and rehabilitation. The lab accepts students at the MSc and PhD level. Supervision is through the Depts. of Medical Biophysics and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and the Faculties of Physical Therapy and Health Sciences.
More information can be found on the Lawson website at: https://www.lawsonresearch.ca/hulc
The research program is based on a strong foundation of clinical measurement studies that define optimal methods of measuring upper extremity impairment, pain and disability. Cohort studies address longitudinal outcomes and associated predictors. Clinical trials are conducted on specific important clinical issues in upper extremity surgery and rehabilitation and uses the following tools:
Outcome Measures
- FIT-HaNSA protocol
- Pain and Disability Scales and User Manuals
- Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE)
- Patient-Rated Wrist/Hand Evaluation (PRWHE)
- Patient-Rated Elbow Evaluation (PREE)
- Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE)
- Patient Specific Participation Scale
Knowledge Translation Tools
- Readiness to Change Practice
- Chart Stimulated Recall Form and Guide (Outcome Measures)
Critical Appraisal Tools
- Diagnostic Studies
- Effectiveness Studies
- Psychometric Properties of Outcome Measures
