Ebert, Patricia Dr.
Dr. Patricia Ebert
Research Focus
My research interests include cognitive rehabilitation of memory, attention, and executive functions in three populations: healthy older adults, older adults with neurodegenerative disorders, and older adults with cerebrovascular disorders (e.g., stroke). First, I am interested in the role metacognition (e.g., beliefs and attitudes) plays in cognitive rehabilitation outcomes and in spontaneous compensatory strategy usage in healthy older adults. Second, I am interested in psychosocial and neurological predictors of recovery of functional ability and cognition following stroke. Lastly, I am interested in using neuropsychological measures (e.g., memory and attentional ability) to predict inpatient stroke rehabilitation outcomes.
Trained as a clinical neuropsychologist, my research interests focus on translating and applying what we learn about the cognitive rehabilitation process through research to the clinical setting. Throughout my career, I have been supported by the Alzheimer Society of Canada, the Michael Foundation of Health Research, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Publications
| Title | Source (Journal/Book/Conference) | Authors/Presenters | Published On | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The proportion of variation in perioperative transfusion decisions in Canada attributable to the hospital | Canadian Journal of Anesthesia | Shehata N, Wilson K, Mazer CD, Tomlinson G, Streiner D, Hebert P, Naglie G | 1193889600 | Journal Article |
| Risk factors for red cell transfusion in adults undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery: a systematic review | Vox Sanguinis | Shehata N, Naglie G, Alghamdi AA, Callum J, Mazer CD, Hebert P, Streiner DL, Wilson K | 1167627600 | Journal Article |
| The Functional Neglect Scale: Description and utility | CAOT 2007 | Tenenbaum S, Black S, Ebert P, Dawson D | 1167627600 | Presentation |
| Factors affecting perioperative transfusion decisions in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. | Anesthesiology | Shehata N, Wilson K, Mazer CD, Tomlinson G, Streiner DL, Hebert P, Naglie G | 1151726400 | Journal Article |
| Factors affecting physicians' decisions to transfuse red blood cells to patients having coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A national survey | Annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology | Shehata N, Wilson K, Mazer D, Hebert P, Streiner DL, Tomlinson G, Naglie G | 1072933200 | Presentation |
| Intact spatial updating during locomotion after right posterior parietal lesions | Neuropsychologia | Philbeck JW, Behrmann M, Black SE, Ebert P | 946702800 | Journal Article |
| Orbitofrontal function, object alternation and perseveration | Cerebral Cortex | Freedman M, Black S, Ebert P, Binns MA | 883630800 | Journal Article |
Education
- 2006: PhD, Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology), University of Victoria
- 2002: Psychology Department, APA/CPA Approved Clinical Psychology Internship (Specialization: Clinical Neuropsychology), Queen Elizabeth II HSC Halifax, NS, Canada
- 1998: MSc, Institute of Medical Sciences & Neuroscience, University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 1994: BSc, Neuroscience & Psychology, University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Academic Appointments
- 2010: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Cognitive Rehabilitation Neuroscience, Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (KLARU), Baycrest, Toronto, ON, Canada (Supervisor: Dr. Nicole Anderson)
- 2010: Practica in Teaching Psychology (PSYC 605): Advanced Topics in Cognitive Development and Aging (PSYC 469)
- 2010: Practica in Teaching Psychology (PSYC 605): Adult Development and Aging (PSYC 339)
- 1998–2003: Teaching Assistantship, Departments of Psychology and Linguistics, University of Victoria
Distinctions and Awards
- 2006: Institute of Aging: First Prize - Student Poster Competition – Post-doctoral Category , Canadian Association on Gerontology Conference
- 2005: Training Grant, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, 2002-2005
- 2004: President’s Award, University of Victoria
- 2004: Training Grant, Alzheimer Society of Canada, 2002 - 2004
- 2003: Graduate Training & Research Fellowship , University of Victoria, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
- 2002: President’s Award, University of Victoria
- 2000: Author Lester Benton Award in Neuropsychology
- 1997: Open Scholarship Award, University of Toronto, 1996-1997
- 1994: Summer Studentship Award, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto
Research Projects
External
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2010:
A Process-Oriented Approach to Memory Training in Older Adults and Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Collaborators: Nicole D. Anderson, Roberto Cabeza, Cheryl Grady, Janine Jennings, and Simon Graham
Institutions: Alzheimer Society of Canada Grant -
2010:
Memory Interventions for Older Adults
Collaborators: Nicole D. Anderson, Roberto Cabeza, Cheryl Grady, Janine Jennings, and Simon Graham
Institutions: Canadian Institutes of Health Research GrantSponsors: CIHR
- 2010: Memory Interference in Healthy Older Adults and Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
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2010:
Neuropsychological Predictors of Stroke Rehabilitation Outcomes
Collaborators: Gail Eskes -
2010:
Cognitive, Social Cognitive, and Personality Predictors of Benefit following Memory Enhancement Intervention Program for Older Adults
Ph.D. Dissertation
- 2010: Relationships between Mild Cognitive Impairment and Everyday Functioning (ADLs/IADLs) in Older Adults
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2010:
Automatic and Controlled Visual Search in Stroke Survivors with Neglect
M.Sc. Thesis
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2010:
Sunnybrook Stroke Study
Collaborators: Sandra Black
Professional Affiliations
- Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG)
- International Neuropsychological Society (INS)
Curriculum Vitae
Contact
Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research UnitBaycrest
3560 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON
Canada, M6A 2E1 Phone: (416) 785-2500 x.2991 Email: pebert
klaru-baycrest.on.ca Fax: (416) 785-4230
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