OUR RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
For more information about our work you can consult the following publications developed in collaboration with local and international partners:
Vander Veen, A., Cammarata, M., Renner, S., & Alvarez, L. (2023). The Clinical Usefulness of the Practice Resource for Driving after Stroke (PReDAS). Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 37(1), 119–144. https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2021.2018751.
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Colonna, R., Knott, M., Kim, S., & Bagajati, R. (2022). Qualitative Research on Cannabis Use Among Youth: A Methodological Review. Journal of Drug Issues, 002204262211394. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220426221139420
Colonna, R., Tucker, P., Holmes, J., Wilson, J., & Alvarez, L. (2022). Mobile-based brief interventions targeting cannabis-impaired driving among youth: A Delphi study. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 108802. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2022.108802
Colonna, R. (2022). Mass media campaigns and media advocacy related to cannabis-impaired driving: a scoping review. Journal of Substance Use, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2022.2120436
Colonna, R., & Alvarez, L. (2022). Characteristics of mobile-based brief interventions targeting substance use among youth: a rapid review. Journal of Substance Use, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2022.2051622
Vander Veen, A., & Laliberte Rudman, D. (2022). Rethinking Driving Against Medical Advice: The Situated Nature of Driving After Stroke. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 89(4), 406–416. https://doi.org/10.1177/00084174221114670.
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Colonna, R., Hand, C. L., Holmes, J. D., & Alvarez, L. (2021). Young drivers’ determinants of driving under the influence of cannabis: Findings from the Youth Cannabis and Driving Survey (YouCanDS). Journal of Safety Research, 78, 229–241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2021.05.001.
Colonna, R., Hand, C. L., Holmes, J. D., & Alvarez, L. (2021b). Exploring youths’ beliefs towards cannabis and driving: A mixed method study. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 82, 429–439. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2021.09.013.
Alvarez, L., Colonna, R., Kim, S., Chen, C., Chippure, K., Grewal, J., Kimm, C., Randell, T., & Leung, V. (2021). Young and under the influence: A systematic literature review of the impact of cannabis on the driving performance of youth. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 151, 105961. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2020.105961.
Knott, M., Kim, S. H., Vander Veen, A., Angeli, E., Evans, E., Knight, W., Ripley, A., Tran, T., & Alvarez, L. (2021). Driving Simulator, Virtual Reality, and On-Road Interventions for Driving-Related Anxiety: A Systematic Review. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 37(2), 178–205. https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212X.2021.1877593.
Books
Barret, K., Coppola, S., Alvarez, L. (Eds.) (2020). International Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Working and Learning Abroad. Bethesda, Maryland: AOTA Press.
Invited Chapters in Books
Classen, S., Alvarez, L. (In Press). Driver Capabilities in the Resumption of Control. In Fisher, D., Horrey, W.J., Regan, M.A., Lee, J.D. (Eds.): Handbook of Human Factors for Automated, Connected and Intelligent Vehicles. Taylor & Francis.
Alvarez, L., Bhing Leet, T., Godfrey Mthembu, T., Jimenez Moreno, N.A., Larrota Veloza, O.J., Rivas-Quarneti, N. (2020). A Journey through Stories of Occupational Therapy around the world. In K. Barrett, S. Coppola, L. Alvarez (Eds.), International Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Working and Learning Abroad. Bethesda, Maryland: AOTA Press
Coppola, S., Alvarez, L., Tupe, D., Barrett, K. (2020). Occupation and Intercultural Practice. In K. Barrett, S. Coppola, L. Alvarez (Eds.), International Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Working and Learning Abroad. Bethesda, Maryland: AOTA Press
Alvarez, L., Coppola, S. (2020). Ethics and International Practice. In K. Barrett, S. Coppola, L. Alvarez (Eds.), International Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Working and Learning Abroad. Bethesda, Maryland: AOTA Press
Alvarez, L., Coppola, S., Barrett, K. (2020). Putting the Learning to Use. In K. Barrett, S. Coppola, L. Alvarez (Eds.), International Occupational Therapy: Strategies for Working and Learning Abroad. Bethesda, Maryland: AOTA Press
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Toro-Hernández, M.L., Alvarez, L., Vargas- Chaparro, M.C., Goldberg, M. (2020). Final year students’ knowledge on basic manual wheelchair provision: the state of occupational therapy programs in Colombia. Occupational Therapy International, 2020, 3025456. doi.org/10.1155/2020/3025456.
Knott, M., Classen, S., Krasniuk, S., Tippett, M., Alvarez, L. (2020). Insufficient Sleep and Fitness to Drive in Shift Workers: A Systematic Literature Review. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 124, 105234. doi: 1016/j.aap.2019.07.010.
Invited Chapters in Books
Alvarez, L., Cook, A., Polgar, J. (2019). Assistive Technology. In A. Mihailidis, R. Smith (Eds.): Rehabilitation Engineering: Principles and Practice. Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press.
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Alvarez, L. (2019). Cannabis and Driving: Lessons from an Unlikely Teacher. University of Toronto Medical Journal, 96(3): 74-77.
Alvarez, L., Classen, S., Medhizadah, S. (2019). Clinical utility of the DriveFocus™ intervention on young drivers with and without experience: A case study. Frontiers in Public Health- Public Health Education and Promotion, 7(123).
Holmes, J., Alvarez, L., Robinson, A., Gilhuly, K., Horst, E., Kowalchuk, A., Rathwell, K., Reklitis, Y., Wheildon, N., Johnson, A. (2019). Driving with Parkinson’s disease: Exploring Lived Experience. Parkinson’s disease, Volume 2019: 1-7.
Knott, M., Classen, S., Krasniuk, S., Tippett, M., Alvarez, L. (2019). Insufficient Sleep and Fitness to Drive in Shift Workers: A Systematic Literature Review Protocol. Injury Prevention, 25: 589-594. doi: 10.1136/injuryprev-2018-042972.
Magalhaes, L., Farias, L., Rivas-Quarnetu, N., Alvarez, L., Serrata Malfitano, A. (2019). The development of occupational science outside the Anglophone sphere: Enacting global collaboration. Journal of Occupational Science, 26(2): 181-192. DOI: 10.1080/14427591.2018.1530133.
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Alvarez, L., Classen, S., Medhizadah, S., Knott, M., Asantei, K., He, W., Feher, A., Moulin, M.S. (2018). Feasibility of DriveFocus™ and Driving Simulation Interventions in Young Drivers. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health, 38(4): 245-253.
Smith, E., Gowran, R., Mannan, H., Donnelly, B., Alvarez, L., et al. (2018). Enabling appropriate personnel skills-mix towards progressive realization of equitable access to assistive technology. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 13(5): 445- 453. (July, 2018)
Alvarez, L., Classen, S., Medhizadah, S., Knott, M., He, W. (2018). Pilot efficacy of a DriveFocus™ intervention on the driving performance of young drivers. Frontiers in Public Health, 6(125):1-9.
Alvarez, L., Classen, S. (2018). Driving with Parkinson`s: Cut points for clinical predictors of on-road outcomes. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 85(3):232-241.
Adams, K., Alvarez, L., Becerra Puyo, L.M., Gomez Medina, M.F., Castellanos Cruz, J.L. (2018) Using robots to assess problem solving skills: brief report. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 81(3): 171-176.
Classen, S., Krasniuk, S., Morrow, S. A., Alvarez, L., Monahan, M., Danter, T., & Rosehart, H. (2018). Visual correlates of fitness to drive in adults with multiple sclerosis. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 38(1): pp. 15-27.
Invited Chapters in Books
Alvarez, L., Classen, S. (2017) In-vehicle technologies and driving simulation. In S. Classen (Ed.): Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. AOTA Press: Bethesda, Maryland.
Alvarez, L., Classen, S. (2017) Simulated driving performance of teen novice drivers. In S. Classen (Ed.): Driving Simulation for Assessment, Intervention, and Training: A Guide for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals. AOTA Press: Bethesda, Maryland.
Alvarez, L., Cook, A. (2017) The Ethics of Rehabilitation Robotics. In A. Cook, P. Encarnação (Eds.): Rehabilitation Robotics: Principles and Practice. CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group: Boca Raton, Flrorida.
Adams, K., Alvarez, L., Rios, A. (2017) Robotic systems for augmentative manipulation to promote play, education and cognitive development. In A. Cook, P. Encarnação (Eds.): Rehabilitation Robotics: Principles and Practice. CRC Press - Taylor & Francis Group: Boca Raton, Flrorida.
Alvarez, L., Coppola, S. (2017) International Practice-The Ethics of Internationalization. In: Practical Applications of the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, 2nd edition. AOTA Press: Bethesda, Maryland
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals
World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Mackenzie, L., Coppola, S., Alvarez, L., Cibule, L., Maltsev, S., Loh, S.L., Mlambo, T., Ikiugu, M.N., Pihlar, Z., Sriphetcharawut, S., Baptiste, S., Ledgerd, R. (2017). International Occupational Therapy Research Priorities: A Delphi Study. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 37(2), pp. 72-81.
Classen, S., Krasniuk, S., Alvarez, L., Monahan, M., Morrow, S., Danter, T. (2017) Development and validity Western University’s on-road assessment. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 37(1), pp. 14-29.
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Classen, S., Krasniuk, S., Knott, M., Alvarez, L., Monahan, M., Morrow, S., Danter, T. (2016). Inter-Rater Reliability of Western University’s On-Road Assessment. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83(5), pp. 317-325.
Classen, S., Alvarez, L., Chen, C., Ferreira, P., Meyer C., Nywening, A. (2016). Developing a Canadian-specific version of the Fitness-to-Drive Screening Measure©. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 36(2), pp. 82-91.
Ravenek, M., & Alvarez, L. (2016). Use of Mobile 'Apps' in Occupational Therapy: Therapist, Client and App Considerations to Guide Decision Making. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin, 75 (1):1-7.
Classen, S., Medhizadah, S., Alvarez, L., & Krasniuk, S. (2016). The Fitness-to-drive Screening Measure©: Patterns and Trends for Canadian Users. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 4(4), Article 4.
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Classen, S., Alvarez, L. (2015). Caregivers’ impressions predicting fitness to drive in persons with Parkinson’s. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 36(1): 5-13. IF: 1.234
Classen, S., Holmes, J., Alvarez, L., Loew, K., Mulvagh, A., Rienas, K., Walton V., He, W. (2015). Clinical assessments as predictors of primary on-road outcomes in Parkinson’s disease. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 35 (4), 213-220. IF: 1.234
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Alvarez, L., Wiebe, S.A., Adams, K., Hope A., Cook, A. (2014). The Neurophysiology of augmentative manipulation: A method for technical implementation. Technology and Disability, 26, pp. 65-77.
Encarnação, P., Alvarez, L., Rios, A., Maya, C., Adams, K., & Cook, A. M. (2014). Using virtual robot mediated play activities to assess cognitive skills. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 9(3): 231-241.
Chapters
Alvarez L., Rios A.M., Adams K., Encarnação P., Cook A. (2013) From Infancy to Early Childhood: The Role of Augmentative Manipulation Robotic Tools in Cognitive and Social Development for Children with Motor Disabilities. In J.L. Pons et al. (Eds.): Converging Clinical & Engineering. Research on NeuroRehabilitation. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelbergpp, 905–909.
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Cook, A., Adams, K., Encarnaçao, P., Alvarez, L. (2012). The Role of Assisted Manipulation in Cognitive Development. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 15(2): 136-148. IF: 2.05
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals
Rios, A., Alvarez, L., Vargas, M. (2008). Biomechanics and Occupational Therapy: challenges for the 21st century. Colombian Journal of Rehabilitation, 7(1):73-81. ISSN: 1692-1879.
Alvarez, L., Vecino, Y. (2006). In- patient assessment and intervention protocols by occupational therapy for burned patients: Successful performance of the adult and the child. Human Occupation: Journal of the Colombian Association of Occupational Therapy, 11(3-4).