Pamela Houghton, PhD

Pamela Houghton

Professor

Room 1458, Elborn College
519 661-2111 x88862
phoughto@uwo.ca

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

Recent Publications

  • 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

Research Affiliations

  • Canadian Association of Wound Care – Founding member of Board of Directors
  • Affiliate Scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute

Teaching Areas

  • Wound Assessment and Treatment
  • Professionalism and Leadership in Wound Care
  • Therapeutic Modalities

Awards

  • 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

Professional Activities

  • Licensed Physical Therapist, College of Physiotherapists of Ontario