Publications

PaperYear
Evaluating changes in slip-resistance performance of select IceFX® winter boots in real-world use over a winter season S Anand, A Shirzadeh, H Ghomashchi, T Dutta Applied Ergonomics 124, 1044212025
Investigating the Effects of Mechanical Variables on the Performance of Resistive Bend Sensors Used in Digit Motion Tracking Z Estaji, NJ Zindashti, T Dutta, A Badre, H Rouhani IEEE Sensors Journal2024
Accessibility of national parks and other natural protected areas for people with disabilities: a scoping review of the academic literature M Weiler, A Whiting, W Sajid, N Dewan, T Dutta World Leisure Journal, 1-282024
Toward a better understanding of barriers to wayfinding technology use for people with disabilities E Leung, E Li, M Primucci, T Edwards, D Houston, IC Levine, JL Campos, … Assistive Technology, 1-82024
Detecting Patient Position Using Bed-Reaction Forces for Pressure Injury Prevention and Management N Pupic, S Gabison, G Evans, G Fernie, E Dolatabadi, T Dutta Sensors 24 (19), 64-832024
Estimating pedestrian walking speed at street crossings using the YOLOv4 and deep SORT algorithms: Proof of principle H Ghomashchi, J Paterson, AC Novak, T Dutta Applied Ergonomics 119, 1042922024
Evaluating Slips on Icy Surfaces: A Data Collection Protocol D Dadkhah, H Ghomashchi, T Dutta CMBES Proceedings 462024
Musical instrument classifier for early childhood percussion instruments B Rufino, A Khan, T Dutta, E Biddiss Plos one 19 (4), e02998882024
Facilitators and barriers to pressure injury prevention, management and education: Perspectives from healthcare professionals—A qualitative study N Cesca, A Szczepanski, W Malik, M Cheema, B Allen, T Dutta, … International Wound Journal 21 (1), e143712024
The effect of tread patterns on slip resistance of footwear outsoles based on composite materials in icy conditions S Islam, K Gide, T Dutta, ZS Bagheri Journal of safety research 87, 453-4642023
Evacuation solutions for individuals with functional limitations in the indoor built environment: a scoping review A Al Bochi, BWR Roberts, W Sajid, Z Ghulam, M Weiler, Y Sharma, … Buildings 13 (11), 27792023
Effect of using of a lower-extremity exoskeleton on disability of people with multiple sclerosis C McGibbon, A Sexton, P Gryfe, T Dutta, A Jayaraman, S Deems-Dluhy, … Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 18 (5), 475-4822023
Virtual Accessible Bilingual Conference Planning: The Parks Accessibility Conference A Whiting, Y Sharma, M Grewal, Z Ghulam, W Sajid, N Dewan, … International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20 (3), 23022023
Methods of manufacturing a high friction composite material for footwear ZS Bagheri, AO Anwer, R Rizvi, HE Naguib, T Dutta, GR Fernie US Patent 11,485,0572022
Measuring repositioning in home care for pressure injury prevention and management S Gabison, N Pupic, G Evans, E Dolatabadi, T Dutta Sensors 22 (18), 70132022
A survey of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and unpaid caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic Y Sharma, A Whiting, T Dutta International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19 (16), 100752022
Investigation of the Kinematic Upper-Limb Movement Assessment (KUMA): A Pilot Study P Eftekhar, MH Li, MJ Semple, D Richardson, D Brooks, G Mochizuki, … Physiotherapy Canada 74 (3), 316-3232022
Design of Tread Patterns for Use with Novel Composite Outsole Materials for Slip-Resistant Footwear K Gide, S Islam, T Dutta, S Bagheri Human Factors for Apparel and Textile Engineering 32, 892022
Accessibility of national parks for persons with disabilities: a scoping review protocol M Weiler, A Whiting, N Dewan, W Sajid, Z Ghulam, Y Sharma, T Dutta Open Science Framework, 1-142022
Development and evaluation of a slip detection algorithm for walking on level and inclined ice surfaces JY Cen, T Dutta Sensors 22 (6), 23702022
Detecting Patient Position Using Bed-Reaction Forces and Monitoring Skin-Bed Interface Forces for Pressure Injury Prevention and Management N Pupic, S Gabison, G Evans, G Fernie, E Dolatabadi, T Dutta medRxiv, 2022.03. 15.222723232022
The effect of wear on slip-resistance of winter footwear with composite outsoles: A pilot study ZS Bagheri, Y Li, AR Fekr, T Dutta Applied ergonomics 99, 1036112022
Evacuation solutions for individuals with functional limitations in the built environment: a scoping review protocol BWR Roberts, A Al Bochi, M Weiler, Y Sharma, C Marquez-Chin, S Pong, … Systematic Reviews 10, 1-62021
Evaluating a wearable biofeedback device for reducing end-range sagittal lumbar spine flexion among home caregivers M Kamachi, M Owlia, T Dutta Applied Ergonomics 97, 1035472021
A scoping review on minimum foot clearance measurement: Sensing modalities G Delfi, A Al Bochi, T Dutta International journal of environmental research and public health 18 (20), 108482021
Quantifying mobility scooter performance in winter environments RE Montgomery, Y Li, T Dutta, PJ Holliday, GR Fernie Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation 102 (10), 1902-19092021
A scoping review on minimum foot clearance: an exploration of level-ground clearance in individuals with abnormal gait A Al Bochi, G Delfi, T Dutta International journal of environmental research and public health 18 (19), 102892021
Determining the Risk of Slipping with Slip-Resistant Footwear D Dadkhah, D Cen, T Dutta Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, 631-6372021
Alternative Measures for Determining the Risk of Tripping G Delfi, A Al Bochi, T Dutta Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, 638-6432021
Revising Recommendations for Evacuating Individuals with Functional Limitations from the Built Environment Y Sharma, W Sajid, C Marquez-Chin, BWR Roberts, A Al Bochi, S Pong, … Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, 350-3562021
A novel approach for slip resistance evaluation of winter footwear based on probability of slipping and cost analysis N Huynh, G Fernie, T Dutta, AR Fekr Safety science 137, 1051332021
Development of an Automated Minimum Foot Clearance Measurement System: Proof of Principle G Delfi, M Kamachi, T Dutta Sensors 21 (3), 9762021
Evaluation of test methods for determining footwear slip resistance on ice surfaces C Gauvin, A Roshan Fekr, Y Li, G Wong, W Cheng, D Pearsall, T Dutta2021
Évaluation des méthodes d’essai pour déterminer la résistance au glissement des chaussures sur des surfaces glacées: document synthèse C Gauvin, A Roshan Fekr, Y Li, G Wong, W Cheng, D Pearsall, T Dutta2021
A Scoping Review on Minimum Foot Clearance: An Exploration of Level-Ground Clearance in Individuals with Abnormal Gait AA Bochi, G Delfi, T Dutta IJERPH 18 (19), 1-02021
Evaluation of winter footwear: comparison of test methods to determine footwear slip resistance on ice surfaces A Roshan Fekr, Y Li, C Gauvin, G Wong, W Cheng, G Fernie, T Dutta International journal of environmental research and public health 18 (2), 4052021
Reducing fall risk for home care workers with slip resistant winter footwear ZS Bagheri, JD Beltran, P Holyoke, T Dutta Applied ergonomics 90, 1032302021
Toward mitigating pressure injuries: Detecting patient orientation from vertical bed reaction forces G Wong, S Gabison, E Dolatabadi, G Evans, T Kajaks, P Holliday, … Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering 7 …2020
Analysis of test methods to determine footwear slip resistance on melting and cold ice surfaces C Gauvin, Y Li, A Roshan Fekr, T Dutta2020
Bathing frail seniors at home: Home care providers’ approaches EC King, BM Weiss, VM Boscart, T Dutta, JP Callaghan, GR Fernie Work 66 (3), 499-5172020
Reducing lumbar spine flexion using real-time biofeedback during patient handling tasks M Owlia, M Kamachi, T Dutta Work 66 (1), 41-512020
Reducing the risk of falls by 78% with a new generation of slip resistant winter footwear ZS Bagheri, J Beltran, P Holyoke, G Sole, K Hutchinson, T Dutta Advances in Social and Occupational Ergonomics: Proceedings of the AHFE 2019 …2020
Training caregivers to reduce spine flexion using biofeedback M Kamachi, M Owlia, T Dutta Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences …2020
Assisting frail seniors with toileting in a home bathroom: approaches used by home care providers EC King, VM Boscart, BM Weiss, T Dutta, JP Callaghan, GR Fernie Journal of applied gerontology 38 (5), 717-7492019
Effects of multi-functional surface-texturing on the ice friction and abrasion characteristics of hybrid composite materials for footwear ZS Bagheri, AO Anwer, G Fernie, HE Naguib, T Dutta Wear 418, 253-2642019
Selecting slip resistant winter footwear for personal support workers ZS Bagheri, N Patel, Y Li, K Rizzi, KYG Lui, P Holyoke, G Fernie, T Dutta Work 64 (1), 135-1512019
Slip resistance and wearability of safety footwear used on icy surfaces for outdoor municipal workers ZS Bagheri, N Patel, Y Li, K Morrone, G Fernie, T Dutta Work 62 (1), 37-472019
Improving slip resistance on ice: surface-textured composite materials for slip-resistant footwear ZS Bagheri, AA Anwer, G Fernie, HE Naguib, T Dutta Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association …2019
Preventing back injury in caregivers using real-time posture-based feedback M Owlia, C Ng, K Ledda, M Kamachi, A Longfield, T Dutta Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association …2019
Evaluation of the Keeogo exoskeleton for assisting ambulatory activities in people with multiple sclerosis: an open-label, randomized, cross-over trial. A Sexton, CA McGibbon, A Jayaraman, S Deems-Dluhy, P Gryfe, A Novak, … Journal of NeuroEngineering & Rehabilitation (JNER) 15 (1)2018
Evaluation of the Keeogo exoskeleton for assisting ambulatory activities in people with multiple sclerosis: an open-label, randomized, cross-over trial CA McGibbon, A Sexton, A Jayaraman, S Deems-Dluhy, P Gryfe, A Novak, … Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation 15, 1-142018
Evaluation of slip resistance testing of work boots on ice surfaces C Gauvin, Y Li, W Cheng, T Dutta2018
Human-centered or mechanical slip resistance testing method? Y Li, C Gauvin, W Cheng, T Dutta2018
Analysis of footwear testing on melting and cold ice surfaces using SATRA whole shoe tester and ice tray C Gauvin, Y Li, W Cheng, T Dutta2018
Evolution of the coefficient of friction with surface wear for advanced surface textured composites A Anwer, ZS Bagheri, G Fernie, T Dutta, HE Naguib Advanced Materials Interfaces 4 (6), 16009832017
Goal attainment scaling in individuals with upper limb spasticity post stroke P Eftekhar, G Mochizuki, T Dutta, D Richardson, D Brooks Occupational therapy international 23 (4), 379-3892016
Multifunctional textured surfaces with enhanced friction and hydrophobic behaviors produced by fiber debonding and pullout R Rizvi, A Anwer, G Fernie, T Dutta, H Naguib ACS applied materials & interfaces 8 (43), 29818-298262016
Slip resistance of winter footwear on snow and ice measured using maximum achievable incline J Hsu, R Shaw, A Novak, Y Li, M Ormerod, R Newton, T Dutta, G Fernie Ergonomics 59 (5), 717-7282016
The evaluation of vertical pole configuration and location on assisting the sit-to-stand movement in older adults with mobility limitations D Vena, AC Novak, EC King, T Dutta, GR Fernie Assistive Technology 27 (4), 208-2182015
Pilot quality improvement study of SafeBack: A mobile application for estimating low back compression forces for caregivers in the field T Kajaks, A Longfield, F Orozco, P Holyoke, T Dutta Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting 59 (1 …2015
Assessing the performance of winter footwear using a new maximum achievable incline method J Hsu, Y Li, T Dutta, G Fernie Applied Ergonomics 50, 218-2252015
High friction on ice provided by elastomeric fiber composites with textured surfaces R Rizvi, H Naguib, G Fernie, T Dutta Applied physics letters 106 (11)2015
“Rehabilitation Engineering: Designing for Ability”–A summer outreach course for attracting talented high school students to the rehabilitation engineering field V Komisar, EC King, E Moore, S Hassan, A Marquis, J Chee, RH Wang, … World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, June 7-12 …2015
Spine shrinkage and cumulative load for determining risk of back injury in caregivers T Dutta Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science 15 (6), 636-6462014
Patient carrier GT Griggs, GR Fernie, AM Sobchak, EC King, T Dutta US Patent App. 14/249,5742014
Footwear and Mobility Scooters: Developing Performance Standards For Winter Conditions Using An Adjustable Ramp Test Y Li, R Montgomery, T Dutta, G Fernie Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 95 (10), e1052014
Patient lift and positioning system, and adjustable components thereof GR Fernie, AM Sobchak, TD Smyth, CM Chin, T Dutta US Patent App. 14/084,7472014
Outcomes Rather than Outputs: Collaborative Closed-Loop Design and Commercialization T Dutta, G Roy Fernie Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship 1 (1), 9-142014
Powered wheelchair GT Griggs, T Dutta, GR Fernie US Patent 8,280,5612012
Evaluation of the Kinect™ sensor for 3-D kinematic measurement in the workplace T Dutta Applied ergonomics 43 (4), 645-6492012
A biomechanical assessment of floor and overhead lifts using one or two caregivers for patient transfers T Dutta, PJ Holliday, SM Gorski, MS Baharvandy, GR Fernie Applied ergonomics 43 (3), 521-5312012
Lifting assist device EC King, AM Sobchak, GT Griggs, GR Fernie, PJ Wilcox, T Dutta US Patent 8,128,0652012
Preventing Back Injury in Caregivers T Dutta University of Toronto2012
The effects of caregiver experience on low back loads during floor and overhead lift maneuvering activities T Dutta, PJ Holliday, SM Gorski, MS Baharvandy, GR Fernie International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 41 (6), 653-6602011
Usability testing of multimodal feedback interface and simulated collision-avoidance power wheelchair for long-term-care home residents with cognitive impairments. RH Wang, A Mihailidis, T Dutta, GR Fernie Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development 48 (7)2011
Design of built environments to accommodate mobility scooter users: part II EC King, T Dutta, SM Gorski, PJ Holliday, GR Fernie Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 6 (5), 432-4392011
Design of built environments to accommodate mobility scooter users: part I T Dutta, EC King, PJ Holliday, SM Gorski, GR Fernie Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 6 (1), 67-762011
Design of novel sling interface systems for patient lifting T Dutta, P Holliday, G Fernie Mihailidis et al.(Eds.), Technology and aging, 77-842008
Predicting loads on the low back in the workplace: A wearable biomechanics lab T Dutta, D Pham, G Fernie Journal of Biomechanics 40 (2), S1142007
Forceshoes: Portable ground reaction sensors for biomechanical analysis in the work place B Carmichael, T Dutta, G Fernie Journal of Biomechanics, S5372006
Development of a portable motion capture system for biomechanical assessment of caregivers in the field T Dutta2006
Utilization of ultrasound sensors for anti-collision systems of powered wheelchairs T Dutta, GR Fernie IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering 13 (1), 24-322005
A feasibility study of flexinol as the primary actuator in a prosthetic hand T Dutta, T Chau CCECE 2003-Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering …2003
Improving Workplace Manual Handling Training Programs T Beach, T Dutta
SURFACE TEXTURING OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS BY INDUCED DAMAGE: SURFACE MORPHOLOGY AND FRICTION T Dutta, G Fernie
Protein Microarrays: Quantitative, Temporal Proteomic Data for Systems Biology A Mahdavi
Systems biology and ecological risk assessment T Dutta
NOVEL INTERFACE SLING SYSTEMS FOR LIFTING PATIENTS: RESEARCH OVERVIEW PJ Holliday, T Dutta, A Sobchak, S Gorski, M Lam, S Wenk, B Carmichael, …
Scooters in the Built Environment EC King, T Dutta
Design of built environments to accommodate mobility scooter users S Gorski, E King, T Dutta, P Holliday, G Fernie
Force shoes: a step towards biomechanical assessment in the field D Pham, T Dutta, G Fernie FICCDAT