Publications
The work of our scientists, research associates, and staff are often found in the pages of top journals. Each year, our researchers publish over 400 peer-reviewed papers.

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Anis A: Illness-related wage and productivity losses: Valuing “presenteeism”
January 19, 2016
Read MoreZhang W, Sun H, Woodcock S, Anis A. Illness-related wage and productivity losses: Valuing “presenteeism.” Soc Sci Med. 2015 Dec; 147:62–71. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.10.056. Epub 2015 Oct 26. PMID: 26547046.
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Dodek PM, Wong H, Ayas N: Moral distress in intensive care unit professionals is associated with profession, age, and years of experience
February 3, 2016
Read MoreDodek PM, Wong H, Norena M, Ayas N, Reynolds SC, Keenan SP, Hamric A, Rodney P, Stewart M, Alden L. Moral distress in intensive care unit professionals is associated with profession, age, and years of experience. J Crit Care. 2016 Feb; 31(1):178–82. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2015.10.011. Epub 2015 Oct 20. PMID: 26596697.
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Ayas NT: Response
January 19, 2016
Read MoreAyas NT, Hirsch Allen AJ. Response. Chest. 2015 Nov 1; 148(5):e166–7. doi: 10.1378/chest.15-1952. PMID: 26527451.
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Ayas N. Turning dreams into nightmares: Different metabolic effects of obstructive events in rapid eye movement versus non-rapid eye movement sleep
January 19, 2016
Read MoreKendzerska T, Ayas N. Turning dreams into nightmares: Different metabolic effects of obstructive events in rapid eye movement versus non-rapid eye movement sleep. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2015 Nov 1; 192(9):1034–5. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201507-1504ED. PMID: 26517416
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Bansback N: Determinants of time trade-off valuations for EQ-5D-5L health states: Data from the Canadian EQ-5D-5L valuation stud
January 19, 2016
Read MoreSayah FA, Bansback N, Bryan S, Ohinmaa A, Poissant L, Pullenayegum E, Xie F, Johnson JA. Determinants of time trade-off valuations for EQ-5D-5L health states: Data from the Canadian EQ-5D-5L valuation study. Qual Life Res. Epub ahead of print 2015 Dec 10. PMID: 26659899.
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Bansback N. Choosing treatment and screening options congruent with values: Do decision aids help?
April 1, 2016
Read MoreMunro S, Stacey D, Lewis KB, Bansback N. Choosing treatment and screening options congruent with values: Do decision aids help? Sub-analysis of a systematic review. Patient Educ Couns. 2016 Apr; 99(4):491–500. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2015.10.026. Epub 2015 Nov 2. PMID: 26549169.
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Barbour SJ: The MEST score provides earlier risk prediction in lgA nephropathy
January 19, 2016
Read MoreBarbour SJ, Espino-Hernandez G, Reich HN, Coppo R, Roberts IS, Feehally J, Herzenberg AM, Cattran DC; Oxford Derivation, North American Validation and VALIGA Consortia; Oxford Derivation North American Validation and VALIGA Consortia. The MEST score provides earlier risk prediction in lgA nephropathy. Kidney Int. 2016 Jan; 89(1):167–75. doi: 10.1038/ki.2015.322. PMID: 26759049.
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Beaulieu MC: Risk factors associated with arteriovenous fistula failure after first radiologic intervention
January 19, 2016
Read MoreRomann A, Beaulieu MC, Rheaume P, Clement J, Sidhu R, Kiaii M. Risk factors associated with arteriovenous fistula failure after first radiologic intervention. J Vasc Access. Epub ahead of print 2015 Dec 7. doi: 10.5301/jva.5000459. PMID: 26660034.
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Cundiff GW: Mid-urethral slings on YouTube: Quality information on the internet?
January 19, 2016
Read MoreLarouche M, Geoffrion R, Lazare D, Clancy A, Lee T, Koenig NA, Cundiff GW, Stothers L. Mid-urethral slings on YouTube: Quality information on the internet? Int Urogynecol J. Epub ahead of print 2015 Dec 9. PMID: 26650225.
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Dodek PM: The impact of the Rasouli decision: A survey of Canadian intensivists
January 19, 2016
Read MoreCape D, Fox-Robichaud A, Turgeon AF, Seely A, Hall R, Burns K, Singal RK, Dodek P, Bagshaw S, Sibbald R, Downar J. The impact of the Rasouli decision: A survey of Canadian intensivists. J Med Ethics. Epub ahead of print 2015 Nov 30. pii: medethics-2015-102856. doi: 10.1136/medethics-2015-102856. PMID: 26621856.
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Dodek PM: Septic shock in chronic dialysis patients: Clinical characteristics, antimicrobial therapy and mortality
January 19, 2016
Read MoreClark E, Kumar A, Langote A, Lapinsky S, Dodek P, Kramer A, Wood G, Bagshaw SM, Wood K, Gurka D, Sood MM; Cooperative Antimicrobial Therapy of Septic Shock Database Research Group. Septic shock in chronic dialysis patients: Clinical characteristics, antimicrobial therapy and mortality. Intensive Care Med. Epub ahead of print 2015 Nov 25. PMID: 26607816.
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Dodek P. The prevalence of medical error related to end-of-life communication in Canadian hospitals: Results of a multicenter observational study
February 22, 2017
Read MoreHeyland DK, Ilan R, Jiang X, You JJ, Dodek P. The prevalence of medical error related to end-of-life communication in Canadian hospitals: Results of a multicenter observational study. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016 Sep;25(9):671-9. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004567. Epub 2015 Nov 9.