Publications

Book Chapters

 

  • Mehta S, Hadjistavropoulos H D, & Hadjistavropoulos T. (2019). Eating, smoking, and recreational Substance Use. In T. Hadjistavropoulos & H. D. Hadjistavropoulos (Eds.), Fundamentals of health psychology (2nd ed.). Don Mills, Ontario: Oxford University Press Canada.

Published Peer Reviewed Articles

  • Mehta S, Hadjistavropoulos H, Nugent M, Karin E, Titov N, Dear B. Guided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Persons with SCI: A Feasibility Study. Spinal Cord. 2020. ( In print). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41393-019-0398-6
  • Hadjistavropoulos H, Peynenburg V, Mehta S, Adlam K, Nugent M, Gullickson KM, Titov N, Dear B. An Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Among Clients Referred and Funded by Insurance Companies Compared With Those Who Are Publicly Funded: Longitudinal Observational Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research Mental Health. 2020;7(2):e16005. DOI: 10.2196/16005 https://doi.org/10.2196/16005
  • Peynenburg V, Mehta S, Hadjistavropoulos H. Postsecondary student perceptions and preferences for the treatment of depression and anxiety: Comparison of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy to face-to-face cognitive behaviour therapy and medication. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1037/cbs0000165
  • Povolo C, Blair M, Mehta S, Rosehart H, Morrow SA. Predictors of Vocational Status Among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2019. (accepted). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31586801
  • Hadjistavropoulos HD, Mehta S, Wilhelms A, Keough M, Sundstrom C. A Systematic Review of Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Alcohol Misuse: Study Characteristics, Program Content, and Outcomes. Cognitive Behavior Therapy. 2019. (accepted). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31599198
  • Mehta S, Hadjistavropoulos H, Earis D, Titov N, Dear B. Patient perspectives of internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for psychosocial issues post spinal cord injury. Rehabilitation Psychology. 2019. 64, 351-359. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30958020
  • Janzen S, Mirkowski M, McIntyre A, Mehta S, Iruthayarajah J, Teasell R. Referral Patterns of In-Patient Stroke Rehabilitation Patients to a Model System in Outpatient Services in Ontario, Canada: A 7-year Retrospective Analysis. BMC Health Services 2019:1, 399. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31221167
  • Hadjistavropoulos H, Schneider L, Mehta S, Karin E, Dear B, Titov N. Preference Trial of Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Comparing Standard Weekly Versus Optional Weekly Therapist Support. Journal of Anxiety Disorders. 2019; 51-60. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30844613
  • Mehta S, Janzen S, Cotoi A, Rice D, Owens K, Teasell R. Screening Tools for Substance Abuse post Brain Injury: A Review. Brain Injury. 2019; 551-558. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30686042
  • Mehta S, Peynenburg V, Hadjistavropoulos H. Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for chronic health conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Behavioural Medicine. 2019; 169-187. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30387008
  • Iruthayarajah J, Alibrahim F, Mehta S, Janzen S, McIntyre A, Teasell R. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Aggression among individuals with Moderate to Severe Acquired Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Brain Injury. 2018: 32(12), 1443-1449. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29985654
  • Mehta S, Janzen S, McIntyre A, Iruthayarajah J, Loh E, Teasell R. Does the Presence of Comorbid Pain and Depression Symptoms Effect the Rehabilitation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury? Topics of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 2018. 24(1):37-43. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29434459
  • Mehta S, McIntyre A, Janzen S, Iruthayarajah J, Bateman EA, Teasell R. Pharmacological Management of Agitation among individuals with Moderate to Severe Acquired Brain Injury: A Systematic Review. Brain Injury. 2018;32 (3), 287-296. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29359952
  • Mirkowski M, Pereira S, Janzen S, Mehta S, Meyer M, McClure A, Speechley M, Teasell R. Caregiver availability for severe stroke results in improved functional ability at discharge from inpatient rehabilitation. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2018. 40 (4), 457-461. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28006999
  • Loh E, Guy S, Craven C, Guilcher S, Hayes K, Jeji T, Joshi P, Kras-Dupuis A, Laramee M, Lee J, Mehta S, Noonan V, Mings E, Salter M, Short C, Bassett-Spiers K, White B, Wolfe D, Xia N. Advancing Research and Clinical Care in the Management of Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord Injury: Key Findings from a Canadian Summit. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2017. 1 (1), 183-190. https://doi.org/10.1080/24740527.2017.1385370
  • Rice D, Mehta S, Serrato J, Pope J, Harth J, Sequeira K, Morley-Forster P, Shapiro A, Teasell R. Correlates of stress in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis compared to Chronic Pain. Rehabilitation Psychology 2017. 62(4):571-579. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29265872
  • Mehta S, Rice D, Shapiro A, Chan A, Sequeira K, Teasell R. Impact of Abuse on Adjustment and Chronic Pain Disability: A Structural Equation Model. Clinical Journal of Pain 2017. 33 (8):687-693. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27984242
  • Walton D, Kwok T, Mehta S, Loh E, Smith A, Elliott J, Kamper S, Kasch H, Sterling M. Cluster Analysis of an International Pressure Pain Threshold Database Identifies 4 Meaningful Subgroups of Adults with Mechanical Neck Pain. Clinical Journal of Pain. 2017;33(5): 422-428. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27518490
  • McIntyre A, Thompson S Burhan A, Mehta S, Teasell R. Systematic review of rTMS and post-stroke depression. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 2016;25(12):2792-2800. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27743927
  • Loh E, Guy SD, Mehta S, Bradbury C, Bryce T, Casalino A, Côté I, Craven C, Finnerup N, Harvey D, Hitzig SL, Kras-Dupuis A, Lau B, Middleton J, Moulin D, O’Connell C, Orenczuk S, Parrent A, Potter P, Siddall P, Short C, Teasell R, Townson A, Truchon C, Widerström-Noga E, Wolfe D. CanPainSCI Rehabilitation Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord Injury: Introduction, Methodology, and Recommendation Overview. Spinal Cord 2016;54:S1-6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27444714
  • Mehta S, Guy S, Bradbury C, Bryce T, Casalino A, Côté I, Craven C, Finnerup N, Harvey D, Hitzig SL, Kras-Dupuis A, Lau B, Middleton J, Moulin D, O’Connell C, Orenczuk S, Parrent A, Potter P, Siddall P, Short C, Teasell R, Townson A, Truchon C, Widerström-Noga E, Wolfe D, Loh E. CanPainSCI Rehabilitation Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord Injury: Screening and Diagnosis Recommendations. Spinal Cord 2016;54:S7-13. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27444717
  • Guy SD, Mehta S, Bradbury C, Bryce T, Casalino A, Côté I, Craven C, Finnerup N, Harvey D, Hitzig SL, Kras-Dupuis A, Lau B, Middleton J, Moulin D, O’Connell C, Orenczuk S, Parrent A, Potter P, Siddall P, Short C, Teasell R, Townson A, Truchon C, Widerström-Noga E, Wolfe D, Loh E. CanPainSCI Rehabilitation Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord Injury: Recommendations for Model Systems of Care. Spinal Cord 2016;54:S14-23. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27444716
  • Guy SD, Mehta S, Bradbury C, Bryce T, Casalino A, Côté I, Craven C, Finnerup N, Harvey D, Hitzig SL, Kras-Dupuis A, Lau B, Middleton J, Moulin D, O’Connell C, Orenczuk S, Parrent A, Potter P, Siddall P, Short C, Teasell R, Townson A, Truchon C, Widerström-Noga E, Wolfe D, Loh E. CanPainSCI Rehabilitation Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord Injury: Recommendations for Treatment. Spinal Cord 2016;54:S24-27. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27444715
  • Mehta S, Rice D, McIntyre A, Getty H, Speechley M, Sequeira K, Shapiro AP, Morley-Forster P, Teasell R. Identification and Characterization of Unique Subgroups of Chronic Pain Individuals with Dispositional Personality Traits. Pain Research and Management. 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27445616
  • Mehta S, Rice D, Janzen S, Pope JE, Harth M, Shapiro AP, Teasell R. Mood, Disability, and Quality of Life Among a Subgroup of Rheumatoid Arthritis Individuals with Experiential Avoidance and Anxiety Sensitivity. Pain Research and Management. 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27445625
  • Rice D, Mehta S, Shapiro A, Pope J, Harth M, Morley-Forster P, Sequeira K, Teasell R. Psychological Distress in Out-Patients Assessed for Chronic Pain Compared to those with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Pain Research and Management. 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27445623
  • Rice D, Mehta S, Pope JE, Harth M, Shapiro A, Teasell R. Dispositional Affect in Unique Subgroups of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Pain Research and Management 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27445594
  • Mehta S, Rice D, Janzen S, Serrato J, Getty H, Shapiro AP, Morley-Forster P, Sequeira K, Teasell R. The Long Term Role of Anxiety Sensitivity and Experiential Avoidance on Pain Intensity, Mood, and Disability among Individuals in a Specialist Pain Clinic. Pain Research and Management. 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27445621
  • Mehta S, McIntyre A, Janzen S, Loh E, Teasell R. A Systematic Review of Pharmacological Treatments of Pain After Spinal Cord Injury: An Update. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2016; 97:1381-1391. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26797114
  • Mehta S, McIntyre A, Guy S, Teasell R, Loh E. Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for the Management of Neuropathic Pain after Spinal Cord Injury: A Meta-Analysis. Spinal Cord 2015;53(11):780-785. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26193817
  • Mehta S, Guy S, Lam T, Teasell R, Loh E. Antidepressants are effective in decreasing neuropathic pain after SCI: A meta-analysis. Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 2015;21:166-173. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26364286
  • Pereira S, Richardson M, Mehta S, Teasell R, Miller T. Toning it down: selecting outcome measures for spasticity management using a Modified Delphi Approach. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2015;96:518-523. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25449190
  • Mehta S, McIntyre A, Dijkers M, Loh E, Teasell R. Gabapentinoids Are Effective in Decreasing Neuropathic Pain and Other Secondary Outcomes after Spinal Cord Injury: A Meta-Analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2014;95(11):2180-2186. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24992021
  • McIntyre A, Cheung K, Kwok C, Mehta S, Wolfe D, Teasell RW. Quality of Life and Bladder Management post Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review. Applied Research in Quality of Life. 2014;9(4):1081-1096. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-013-9289-8
  • Teasell R, Murie Fernandez M, McIntyre A, Mehta S. Rethinking rehabilitation in the chronic phase of the stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2014;95:595-596. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24529594
  • Guy S, Mehta S, Leff L, Teasell R, Loh E. Anticonvulsant medication use for the management of pain following spinal cord injury: Systematic review and effectiveness analysis. Spinal Cord. 2014;52:89-96. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24296804
  • McIntyre A, Mays R, Mehta S, Janzen S, Hseih J, Townson A, Wolfe D, Teasell RA. A systematic review examining the efficacy of intrathecal baclofen on spasticity in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. 2014;37:11-18. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24089997
  • Mays R, McIntyre A, Mehta S, Hill D, Wolfe D, Teasell R. A review of educational programs to reduce UTIs among individuals with SCI. Rehabilitation Nursing. 2014;39:240-249. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24170348
  • Mehta S, Hill D, McIntyre A, Ethans K, Wolfe D, Hsieh J, Loh E, Teasell R. A meta-analysis of botulinum toxin A detrusor injections in the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity following SCI. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2013;94:1473-1481. (Selected as Continuing Medical Education). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23632286
  • McIntyre A, Mehta, S, Janzen, S, Aubut, J, & Teasell, R. A meta-analysis of functional outcome among older adults with traumatic brain injury. Neurorehabilitation. 2013;32:409-414. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23535806
  • McIntyre A, Mehta S, Aubut J, Teasell R. Mortality among older adults after a traumatic brain injury: A meta-analysis. Brain Injury. 2013;27:31-40. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23163240
  • Mehta S, Orenczuk, K, McIntyre A, Willems G, Wolfe W, Hsieh J, Short C, Loh E, Teasell R, and SCIRE Research Team. Neuropathic Pain Post Spinal Cord Injury Part 1: Physical and Behavioural Treatment: A Systematic Review. Topics of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 2013; 19:61-77. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3584797/
  • Mehta S, McIntyre A, Willems G, Orenczuk K, Wolfe W, Hsieh J, Short C, Loh E, Teasell R, and SCIRE Research Team. Neuropathic Pain Post Spinal Cord Injury Part 2: Dorsal Root Entry Zone Procedure: A Systematic Review. Topics of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. 2013; 19:78-86. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3584796/
  • Mehta S, Pereira S, Viana R, Mays R, McIntyre A, Janzen S, Teasell R. Resistance training for comfortable gait speed and total distance walked during the chronic stage of stroke. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2012;19:471-478. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23192712
  • Mehta S, Pereira S, Janzen S, Mays R, Lobo L, Teasell R. Cardiovascular conditioning for comfortable gait speed and total distance walked during the chronic stage of stroke: A meta-analysis. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2012;19:462-470. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23192710
  • Mehta S, Pereira S, Janzen S, McIntyre A, McClure A, Teasell R. Effectiveness of psychological interventions in chronic stroke: A systematic review. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2012;19:536-544. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23192718
  • Teasell R, Mehta S, Pereira S, McIntyre A, Allen L, Lobo L, Janzen S, Viana R. Time to rethink long term rehabilitation management of stroke patients. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2012;19:457-462. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23192711
  • Allen L, Mehta S, McClure A, Teasell R. Therapeutic interventions for aphasia initiated more than six months post stroke: A review of the evidence. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2012;19:523-535. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23192717
  • McIntyre A, Lee T, Janzen S, Mays R, Mehta S, Teasell R. Systematic review of the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions in the treatment of spasticity of the hemiparetic lower extremity more than 6 months post stroke. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2012;19:479-490. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23192713
  • McIntyre A, Viana R, Janzen S, Mehta S, Pereira S, Teasell R. Systematic review and meta-analysis of constraint-induced movement therapy in the hemiparetic upper extremity more than 6 months post stroke. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2012;19:499-513. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23192715
  • Pereira S, Mehta S, McIntyre A, Lobo L, Teasell R. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for improving gait in persons with chronic stroke. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2012;19:491-498. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23192714
  • Viana R, Pereira S, Mehta S, Miller T, Teasell R. Evidence for therapeutic interventions for hemiplegic shoulder pain during the chronic stage of stroke: A review. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. 2012;19:514-522. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23192716
  • Mehta S, Hill D, Foley N, Wolfe D, Hsieh J, Ethans K, Potter P, Baverstock R, Teasell R, and the SCIRE Research Team. A Meta-Analysis of botulinum toxin sphincteric injections in the treatment of incomplete voiding following SCI. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2012;93:597-603. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22365478
  • Orenczuk K, Mehta S, McIntyre A, Reagan M, Teasell R, and SCIRE Research Team. A systematic review of the efficacy of pressure ulcer education interventions available for individuals with SCI. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics. 2011;6(3). [open access] https://cjni.net/journal/?p=1562
  • Mehta S, Orenczuk S, Hansen KT, Aubut J, Hitzig S, Legassic M, Teasell R, for the SCIRE Research Team. An evidence based review of the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosocial issues post spinal cord injury. Rehabilitation Psychology. 2011; 56:15-25. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21401282
  • Aubut J, Mehta S, Teasell R, Cullen N for the ERABI and SCIRE Teams. A comparison of heterotopic ossification with traumatic brain and spinal cord injured populations: An evidence based review. Journal of Neurorehabilitation. 2011; 28:151-160. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3206088/
  • Teasell R, Mehta S, Aubut J, Foulon BL, Wolfe DL, Hseih JTC, Townson A, Short C, for the SCIRE Research Team. Pain following spinal cord injury: A review of the pharmacological treatments. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2010; 91:816-831. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3218077/
  • Teasell R, Mehta S, Aubut JL, Ashe MC, Sequeira K, Macaluso S, Tu L for the SCIRE Research Team. A systematic review of therapeutic interventions for heterotopic ossification following spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2010; 48:512-21. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20048753