Areas of expertise
upper extremity disorders, physical impairment, RCTs/cohort studies, surgery/rehabilitation, health at work, epidemiology, quality of life scales, evaluation of health services, prediction risk/outcome
Profile
Joy MacDermid is a physical therapist, hand therapist, epidemiologist and holds a CIHR New Investigator Award. She is Co-director of the Clinical Research Lab within the Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) at the University of Western Ontario and also an Associate Professor (School of Rehabilitation Science) at McMaster University. She is cross-appointed to Departments of Surgery and Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at both McMaster University and the University of Western Ontario. Her research projects address clinical questions related to enhancing prevention, assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders and related work disability. Specific research interests include: understanding factors that contribute to upper extremity disability surgery and rehabilitation intervention effectiveness, randomized clinical trials/trial methodology, cohort outcomes studies, psychometrics of clinical measurement (performance or self-report, measures of pain/disability/quality-of-life), clinical epidemiology, clinical practice guidelines, and knowledge transfer. Courses developed and taught include upper extremity clinical skills research and evidence-based practice, quality-of-life (measurement/research), knowledge exchange, and transfer.
Relevant Publications (from the last 5 years)
MacDermid JC, Geldart S, Williams RM, Westmorland M, Lin CY, Shannon H. Work organization and health: A qualitative study of the perceptions of workers. Work. 2008;30(3):241-54.
MacDermid JC. Do wrist guards decrease injuries among snowboarders? Clin J Sport Med. 2008 Mar;18(2):178-9.
Lanting B, MacDermid J, Drosdowech D, Faber KJ. Proximal humeral fractures: a systematic review of treatment modalities. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2008 Jan-Feb;17(1):42-54.
Shore BJ, Mozzon JB, MacDermid JC, Faber KJ, King GJ. Chronic posttraumatic elbow disorders treated with metallic radial head arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Feb;90(2):271-80.
Traynor, R., MacDermid JC: Immersion in Cold-Water Evaluation (ICE) and Self-reported Cold Intolerance are Reliable but Unrelated Measures. Hand, Published online 2008.
Sadi J, MacDermid JC, Chesworth B, Birmingham T. A 13-year cohort study of musculoskeletal disorders treated in an autoplant, on-site physiotherapy clinic. J Occup Rehabil. 2007 Dec;17(4):610-22. Epub 2007 Oct 23.
MacDermid JC, Ghobrial M, Quirion KB, St-Amour M, Tsui T, Humphreys D, McCluskie J, Shewayhat E, Galea V.: Validation of a new test that assesses functional performance of the upper extremity and neck (FIT- HaNSA ) in patients with shoulder pathology. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 8:42, 2007 May 17.
Grewal G, MacDermid JC: 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. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2007 Sep:32(7):962-70.
Rowland A, Faber KJ, MacDermid JC, GJ King: Lateral ulnohumeral joint space widening is not diagnostic of radial head arthroplasty overstuffing. Journal of Hand Surgery [Am], 32(5):637-41, 2007.
Bicknell R, MacDermid JC, Roth JH: Assessment Of Thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fusion Using: An Operative Description and Retrospective Review. Journal of Hand Surgery [Am], 32(5):677-84, 2007
Grewal R, MacDermid JC, Chesworth B, Pope J: Radiographic Variables and Their Influence On Pain And Disability One Year Following Extra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures: Age Related Trends. In press Hand, 2007.
MacDermid JC, Roth JH, McMurtry R: Predictors of time lost from work following a distal radius fracture. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 17(1):47-62, 2007.
MacDermid JC, Wessel J, Humphrey R, Ross D, Richards RS, Roth JH: The AUSCAN, patient-rated wrist/hand evaluation (PRHWE) and DASH are valid and demonstrate high concordance. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Epub, 2006.
Hewins EA, Gofton WT, Dubberly J, MacDermid JC, Faber KJ, King GJ: Plate fixation of olecranon osteotomies. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 21(1):58-62, 2007
Rompe JD, Nafe B, Theis C, Overend TJ, MacDermid JC: Validation of a patient-rated forearm evaluation questionnaire for lateral elbow tendinosis (tennis elbow). Journal of Hand Therapy, 20(1):3-10, 2007.
MacDermid JC, Drosdowech D, Faber KJ: Responsiveness of shoulder self-report scales in evaluating recovery following rotator cuff repair. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 15(4): 407-414, 2006.
MacDermid JC, Michlovitz S: Examination Of The Elbow: Linking Diagnosis, Prognosis And Outcomes as a Framework For Maximizing Therapy Interventions. Journal of Hand Therapy, 19:82-87, 2006.
Nguyen D, Proper PI, MacDermid JC, King GJ, Faber KJ: Functional Outcomes of Arthroscopic Capsular Release of the Elbow. Arthroscopy 8:842-9, 2006.
MacDermid JC, Holtby R, Razmjou H, Bryant D, JOINTS Canada: All-Arthroscopic versus Mini-Open Repair of Small or Moderate Sized Rotator Cuff Tears: A Protocol for a Randomized Trial. (Physician's Services Foundation) BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 7:25 2006
Costantini M, Tunks K, Wyatt C, Zettel H, MacDermid JC: A ge and upper limb tension testing affects current perception threshold. Journal of Hand Therapy 19:307-317, 2006.
Razmjou H, Bean A, van Osnabrugge V, MacDermid JC: Cross-sectional and longitudinal construct validity of two rotator cuff disease-specific outcome measures. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 7:26, 2006. (7 pages)
Dubberley JH, Faber KJ, Patterson SD, MacDermid JC, Patterson SD, King GJW: Outcome after open reduction and internal fixation of capitellar and trochlear fractures. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 88:46-54, 2006.
MacDermid JC, Solomon P, Prkachin K: The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index demonstrates factor, construct and longitudinal validity. ( CIHR ) BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 10; 7(1):12 2006.
Grewal R,, MacDermid JC, Faber KJ, Drosdowech DS, King GJW: Comminuted radial head fractures treated with a modular metallic radial head arthroplasty. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 88: 2192-2200, 2006.
Aird J, Cady R, Nagi R, Kullar S, MacDermid JC: The impact of wrist extension provocation on CPT thresholds in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a pilot study. Journal of Hand Therapy 19: 299-306, 2006.
Boy d K, Gan BG, Ross DC, Richards RS, Roth JH, MacDermid JC: Outcomes in carpal tunnel syndrome: Symptom severity, conservative management and progression to surgery. Clinical and Investigative Medicine 28(5): 254-60, 2005.
Harris J, MacDermid JC, Roth JH: The International Classification of Functioning Model Explains the Health Impact of a Distal Radius Fracture: A Cohort Study ( CIHR) Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (3): 73 (15 pages) 16/11/2005
Dubberley JH, Faber KJ, Patterson SD, Romano W, Garvin G, Bennett J, MacDermid JC, King GJW: The detection of loose bodies in the elbow: The value of MRI and CT arthrography. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 87B: 684-686, 2005
Lowden C, Attiah M, Faber KJ, Garvin G, MacDermid JC, Osman S: The prevalence of wrist ganglia in an asymptomatic population: magnetic resonance. (Awarded best scientific paper at 2003 American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting) Journal of Hand Surgery 30B: 302-306, 2005.
MacDermid JC: Assessment of health outcomes following tendon or nerve injury. Journal of Hand Therapy 18: 297-312, 2005.
Zakaria D, Robertson J, Koval J, MacDermid JC, Hartford K: Rates of cumulative trauma disorder of the upper extremity claims in Ontario workers during 1997. Chronic Diseases in Canada 25: 22-31,2004.
MacDermid JC: Hand therapy management of intra-articular fractures with open reduction and pi plate fixation: A therapists' perspective. Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery 8(4): 219-223, 2004.
MacDermid JC, Lee A, Richards RH, Roth JH: Individual finger strength: Are the ulnar digits more "powerful"? Journal of Hand Therapy 17: 364-367, 2004.
MacDermid JC: An introduction to evidence based practice for hand therapists. Journal of Hand Therapy 17(2): 105-117, 2004.
MacDermid JC: The Quality of Clinical Practice Guidelines in Hand Therapy. Journal of Hand Therapy 17(2): 200-209, 2004.
MacDermid JC, Stratford P: Applying Evidence on Outcome Measures to Hand Therapy Practice. Journal of Hand Therapy 17(2): 165-173, 2004.
Gibson K, Growse A, Korda L, Wray E, MacDermid JC: The Effectiveness of Rehabilitation for Nonoperative Management of Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review. (Workers Safety Insurance Board ) Journal of Hand Therapy 17(2): 229-242, 2004
Trudel D, Duley J, Zastrow I, Kerr EW, Davidson R, MacDermid JC: Rehabilitation for Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review. (Workers Safety Insurance Board ) Journal of Hand Therapy 17(2): 243-266, 2004.
Williams RM, Schmuck G, Westmorland M, MacDermid JC: Effectiveness of Workplace Rehabilitation Interventions In the Treatment of Work-Related Upper Extremity Disorders: A Systematic Review. (Workers Safety Insurance Board ) Journal of Hand Therapy, 17(2): 267-273, 2004.
MacDermid JC and Wessel J: Clinical diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel syndrome: A systematic review. Journal of Hand Therapy 17(2): 309-319, 2004.
MacDermid JC, Doherty T: Clinical and electrodiagnostic testing of carpal tunnel syndrome: A narrative review. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 17(2): 565-588, 2004.
Mueller M, Tsui D, Schnurr R, Biddulph-Desiroth L, Hard J, MacDermid JC: The effectiveness of hand therapy interventions in primary management of carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review. (Workers Safety Insurance Board ) Journal of Hand Therapy. 17(2): 210-219, 2004.
MacDermid JC, Roth JH, Richards RS: Pain and Disability Reported in the Year Following a Distal Radius Fracture: A Cohort Study. (CIHR/ Lawson Research Institute) BMC Musculoskeletal 4(24). 1-13. 2004.
MacDermid JC, Ramos J, Drosdowech D Faber, Patterson SD: The importance of isometric and isokinetic strength measures in patients with rotator cuff pathology. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 13(6): 593-598, 2004.
MacDermid JC, Richards RS, Roth JH, King GJK, Ross D: Endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release: A randomized trial. (Physician's Services Inc.) Journal of Hand Surgery 28: 475-480, 2003. (Awarded best scientific paper by the American Society of Hand Therapists 2003)
Hubbard M, MacDermid JC, Kramer JF, Birmingham T: Vibration threshold testing in carpal tunnel syndrome: Analysis strategies for optimizing reliability. In Journal of Hand Therapy 17:24-30, 2004.
Kramer JK, Street S, S, Harburn K, Hansen R, MacDermid JC: Changes in postural risk and general health associated with a participatory ergonomics education program used by heavy video display terminal users: A Pilot Study. Journal of Hand Therapy 16:29-35, 2003.
MacDermid JC, Tottenham V: Responsiveness of the Disability of the Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Patient-Rated Wrist/Hand Evaluation (PRWHE) in evaluating change after hand therapy. Journal of Hand Therapy 17:18-23, 2004.
Zakaria D, Mustard C., Robertson J, MacDermid JC, Hartford K., Clark J. & Koval, J: Identifying cumulative trauma disorders of the upper extremity in workers' compensation databases. (Physiotherapy Foundation ) American Journal of Industrial Medicine 43:507-18, 2003.
MacDermid JC, Rampersaud R, Bain GI, Roth JH: Trapezial arthroplasty with silicone rubber implantation for advanced osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal joint of the thumb. Canadian Journal of Surgery 46: 103-110, 2003.
El-Hawary R, MacDermid JC, Faber KJ, Patterson SD, King GJ: Distal biceps tendon repair: comparison of surgical techniques. Journal of Hand Surgery 28: 496-502, 2003.
Gofton W, MacDermid JC, Patterson SD, Faber K, King GJK Functional outcome of AO type C distal humeral fractures. Journal of Hand Surgery 28:294-308, 2003.
Bellamy N, Campbell J, Haraoui B, Gerecz-Simon E, Buchbinder R, Hobby K, MacDermid JC: Clinimetric properties of the AUSCAN Hand Osteoarthritis Index: An evaluation of reliability, validity and responsiveness. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 10:863-869, 2002.
Bellamy N, Campbell J, Haraoui B, Gerecz-Simon E, Buchbinder R, Hobby K, Roth JH, MacDermid JC: Dimensionality and clinical importance of pain and disability in hand osteoarthritis. Development of the Australian/Canadian (AUSCAN) osteoarthritis index. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 10:855-862, 2002
Zakaria D, Robertson J, MacDermid JC, Hartford K, Koval J: Work-related cumulative trauma disorders of the upper extremity: Navigating the literature. American Journal of Industrial Medicine 42:258-269, 2002.
MacDermid JC, Fehr LB, Geiger KC: The Effect of Physical Factors on Grip Strength and Dexterity. British Journal of Hand Therapy 7:112-118, 2002.
MacDermid JC: Critically Appraised Papers. Commentary on: A hand brace improves symptoms and function in carpal tunnel syndrome (Manente G, Torrieri F, Bi Biasio F, Staniscia T, Romano F Uncini A: An innovative brace for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Muscle and Nerve 24:1020–25, 2001) Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 48:134, 2002.
MacDermid JC, Fess EE, Bell-Krotoski J, Cannon NM, Gettle KS, Laseter G, Mackin E, Santore G, Szabo R, Walsh W: A Research Agenda for Hand Therapy. (American Hand Therapy Foundation ) Journal of Hand Therapy 15:3-15, 2002.
MacDermid JC, Donner A, Bellamy N, Richards RS, Roth JH: Baseline predictors of patient rated pain and disability six-months after distal radius fracture. (Lawson Health Research Institute/Ministry of Health) Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 55:849-854, 2002.
Labs/Research Institutes
The Hand and Upper Limb Centre
Joint Orthopaedic Initiative for National Trials of the Shoulder – Canada (JOINTS)
McMaster Hand, Arm, Neck Disability (MacHAND) Lab |