Pamela Houghton, PhD
Education
- HBSc, BScPT, PhD (Western University)
Research Interests
- Evaluating the effects of various physical therapies (eg. electrical stimulation (Estim)) on healing of chronic wounds.
- Development & validation of wound assessment tools
- Reducing the prevalence and impact of pressure ulcers occurring in people living with spinal cord injury (SCI)
- Safe and effective use of electrophysical agents (ultrasound, Estim, laser) in Physiotherapy
- Development and implementation of Best Practice guidelines
- Learning via alternate delivery methods (online learning)
Additional Information
- Orr L, Houghton P, Holyoke P, Lala D. Pressure Ulcer Electrical Stimulation implementational Science. Wound Management & Prevention 2020;66(1):14–23 doi: 10.25270/wmp.2020.1.1423
- Houghton PE. Research 101: Wound Assessment tools. Wound Care Canada Vol 16, No 1, pp 44-48, Spring 2018
- Nussbaum E, Houghton PE, Anthony J, Rennie S, Shay BL, Hoens A. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Treatment of Muscle Impairment: Critical Review and Recommendations for Clinical Practice. 3 sections, 48 pages. Physiotherapy Canada. Volume 67 Special Issue 2017; 6 sections, 76 pages. ISSN-0300-0508; E-ISSN-1708-8313
- Lala D, FS Dumont, J LeBlond, PE Houghton, Luc Noreau, The Impact of Pressure Ulcers on Individuals Living with a Spinal Cord Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 95(12):2312-2319, Dec. 2014
- Canadian Association of Wound Care – Founding member of Board of Directors
- Affiliate Scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute
- Wound Assessment and Treatment
- Professionalism and Leadership in Wound Care
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Canadian Wound Care Leader: Canadian Association of Wound Care, 2011
- Master, American Professional Wound Care Association, 2010
- Faculty Scholar: Western University, 2009
- Teaching Excellence Award, School of Physical Therapy, 2007, 2014, 2015
- Licensed Physical Therapist, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
