Publications

Faculty Publications & Projects

Publications

Stone H, Crane J, Johnston K, Craig C. Retention of vaginal breech delivery skills taught in simulation. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada 2017 Aug 15 pii: S1701-2163(17)30223-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2017.06.029.
 
Aubrey-Bassler K, Cullen RM, Simms A, Asghari S, Crane J, Wang PP, Godwin M. Effect of geographic accessibility and hospital delivery volume on maternal and neonatal obstetrical outcomes in Canada: A population-based study. Submitted Lancet 2017.
 
Liauw J, Burrows J, Crane JM, Lacaze-Masmonteil T, Murphy KE, Boutin A, Skoll A, Joseph KS. Unstandardized notation for gestational age: What exactly does 34 weeks’ gestation mean? Submitted JOGC 2018.
 
Ladhani N, Chari R, Dunn MS, Jones G, Shah P, Barrett J, Barrington K, Blake J, Brown D, Crane J, Jefferies A, Lee S, Murphy KE, Natale R, Ng E, Niles K, Okun N, Robson K, Simmonds A, Skoll A. Obstetric management at borderline viability. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada 2017; 39 (9):781-791.
 
DeSilva D, Synnes A, von Dadelszen P, Lee T, Bone, JE;,for the MAG-CP, CPN and CNN collaborative groups (including Crane J) and Magee L. MAGnesium sulphate for fetal neuroprotection to prevent Cerebral Palsy (MAG-CP) – implementation of a national guideline in Canada. Implementation Science 2018 13(1):8. doi: 10.1186/s13012-017-0702-9.
 
Shah PH, McDonald SD, Barrett J, Synnes A, Robson K, Foster J, Pasquier J-C, Joseph KS, Piedboeuf B, Lacaze-Masmonteil T, O'Brien K, Shivananda S, Chaillet N, Pechlivanoglou, P, for the Canadian Preterm Birth Network Investigators (including Crane J). The Canadian Preterm Birth Network: a study protocol for improving outcomes for preterm infants and their families. CMAJ Open 2018; 18; 6(1):E44-E49.   DOI:10.9778/cmajo.20170128.
 
Groves P, Neveu J, Cook C, Murphy P, Crane J. Increasing vaginal birth after Caesarean section rates: are there differences between women choosing elective repeat Caesarean section versus those choosing trial of labour after Caesarean St. John's, Newfoundland?  Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada 2018; 40: 903-909.
 
Boutin A, Skoll A, Bujold E, Burrows J, Crane J, Geary M, Jain V, Lacaze-Masmonteil T, Liauw J, Mundle W, Murphy K, Wong S, Joseph KS. Antenatal corticosteroid therapy for improving neonatal outcomes: Balancing benefits and risks. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada 2018; 40:1193-1197.
 
Skoll A, Boutin E, Bujold E, Burrows J, Crane J, Geary M, Jain V, Lacaze-Masmonteil T, Liauw J, Mundle W, Murphy K, Wong S, Joseph KS.  Antenatal corticosteroid therapy for improving neonatal outcomes: SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada 2018; 40: 1219-1239.
 
Wen SW, White RR, Rybak N, Gaudet LM, Robson S, Hague W, Simms-Stewart D, Carroli G, Smith G, Fraser WD, Wells G, Davidge ST, Kingdom J, Coyle D, Fergusson D, Corsi DJ, Champagne J, Sabri E, Ramsay T, Mol BWJ, Oudijk MA,  Walker MC; for the FACT Collaborating Group (including J Crane – Site Investigator). Effect of high dose folic acid supplementation in pregnancy on pre-eclampsia (FACT): double blind, phase III, randomised controlled, international, multicentre trial.  BMJ 2018; 362:k3478.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k3478.
 
Lim K, Butt K, Nevo O, Crane J, Hutcheon J. Universal cervical length screening. SOGC Committee Opinion. Approved by the SOGC Board/ Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada 2018.
 
Lim K, Butt K, Nevo O, Crane J. Ultrasonographic Cervical Length Assessment in Predicting Preterm Birth in Singleton Pregnancies. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline. Submitted to SOGC Board/ Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada 2018.
 
My abstracts for 2017/2018 are:
 
DeSilva D, Synnes A, von Dadelszen P, Sawchuck D, Basso M, Lee T, Allen V, Ansermino M, Audibert F, Brant R, Bujold E, Butt K, Crane JMG, Joseph KS, Murphy-Kaulbeck L, Natale R, Piedbouef B, Walker M, Whittle W. Magnesium sulphate for fetal neuroprotection to prevent cerebral palsy (MAG-CP) – A managed knowledge translation project to implement Canadian guidelines. Presented Canadian Neonatal Perinatal Research Meeting, 2017, Montebello, Quebec.
 
Aubrey-Bassler K, Cullen RM, Simms A, Asghari S, Crane J, Wang PP, Godwin M.  Effect of geographic accessibility and delivery volume on maternal and neonatal obstetrical outcomes: a population-based study. Presented CAHSPR Conference 2017.
 
Stone H, Crane J, Johnston K, Craig C. Retention of vaginal breech delivery skills taught in simulation. Presented Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, Annual Clinical Meeting 2017 (Ottawa ON).
 
Crane J, Murphy P, Hutchens D, Adams S. The risk of small for gestational age neonate with term birth after threatened preterm labor. Presented Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, Annual Clinical Meeting, Dallas Texas 2018.
 
Crane J, Manning K, O’Brien D. Uterocervical angle measurement in the prediction of preterm birth in women presenting with threatened preterm. International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Annual Meeting, Singapore, 2018.
 
Lamont J, Bajzak K, Bouchard C, Burnett M, Byers S, Cohen T, Fisher W, Holzapfel S, Senikas V.Female Sexual Health Consensus Clinical Guidelines. . 2018 Jun;40(6):e451-e503. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2018.04.009.
 
Etchegary H, Dicks E, Tamutis L, Dawson L. Quality of Life following Prophylactic Gynecological Surgery.. 2018 Jan;17(1):53-61. doi: 10.1007/s10689-017-9997-6.
 
Goudie C, Shanahan J, Gill A, Murphy D, Dubrowski A. Investigating the Efficacy of Anatomical Silicone Models Developed from a 3D Printed Mold for Perineal Repair Suturing Simulation. . 2018 Aug 22;10(8):e3181. doi: 10.7759/cureus.3181.
 
Goudie C, Shanahan J, Gill A, Furey, Dubrowski A. Development of an Anatomical Silicone Model for Simulation-based Medical Training of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Repair in Bangladesh. Cureus. 2019 Jan 31;11(1):e3991. doi:10.7759/cureus.3991

Projects
 
Canadian Preterm Birth Network. A Canadian multicentred QI project – Joan Crane MFM site investigator.
 
Effect of insulin on weight gain in women with pre-gestational diabetes mellitus. Wong K, Murphy P, Crane J.
 
Breastfeeding in early term deliveries. Colbourne G, Murphy P, Crane J.
 
The impact of maternal prepregnancy BMI on operative times for emergency Cesarean delivery. Miller M, Adams S, Murphy P, Mariathas M, Crane J.
 
Optimizing communication around periviable consultation. Chow K, Crane J, Emberley J, Deshpandey.
 
The influence of threatened preterm labour on perinatal outcomes at term. Lise C Gagnon, Victoria M Allen, Joan M Crane, Linda Dodds, Krista Jangaard, Jo-Ann K Brock.
 
Uterocervical angle measurement in the prediction of preterm birth in women at increased risk. Crane J, O’Brien D.
 
False preterm labour and adverse perinatal outcomes. Crane J, Hutchens D, O’Brien D, Murphy P.
 
Association of second and early third trimester cervical length with late term pregnancy in asymptomatic women at risk of preterm birth. Crane J, Hutchens D, O’Brien D.
 
Maternal and Perinatal outcomes of maternal short stature. Crane J, Murphy P, Hutchens D, O’Brien. (ongoing)
 
A Cohort Study of Outcomes of Term Born Neonates after Episode of Preterm Labour. Crane J, Hutchens D, O’Brien D, Murphy P. (ongoing)
 
Outcomes of Term Born Neonates after Episode of Preterm Labour. Crane J, Hutchens D, O’Brien D. (ongoing)
 
Outcomes of neonates born at term to high risk asymptomatic women with a short cervical length. Crane J, Murphy P, Hutchens D, O’Brien D. (ongoing)
 
Effect of gestational weight gain by body mass index on maternal and perinatal outcomes in twin pregnancies. Crane J, Murphy P, Hutchens D, O’Brien D.
 
One stitch versus two stitches for cervical cerclage for the prevention of preterm birth in singleton gestations – a systematic review. Crane J, Delaney T.
 
Maternal Serious Morbidity - CIHR team in Maternal Health. Joseph KS, Liston R, Magee L, and co-investigators including Crane J, steering committee.
 
The effect of gestational weight loss in obese women on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Crane J, White J, Burrage L, Murphy P, Hutchens D, O’Brien D. (ongoing)
 
FACT 4 – Folic Acid Clinical Trial. Walker M for the FACT Trial Group (Crane J Site Investigator).
 
Uterine septum repair increases live birth rate compared to women with otherwise unexplained infertility. Splinter KL, Crane J, O’Grady T, Healey S and Hutchens D. (ongoing).
 
Is vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency in early pregnancy associated with maternal adverse health outcomes? Newhook L, Sloka S, Twells L, Stokes , Murphy P, MacDonald D, Alaghebandan R, Halfyard B, Crane J, Kovacs G. (ongoing)
 
The risk of type I diabetes in children born by Cesarean section. Newhook L et al including J Crane.
 
Metformin in Women with Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy Trial ( MiTy). Feig D, et al for the MiTy Trial group (Site investigator Galway B, Joyce C, and Crane J) (recruitment completed)
 
PRODUCE – Prediction of Preterm Delivery by Ultrasound measurement of cervical length. Emily Kleinrouweier Principal author (J Crane co –author)
 
Intramuscular vs intravenous oxytocin in the third stage of labour. Rogers S, Cook C, Crane J, Hutchens D. (Being prepared for publication).
 
Delayed cord clamping for preterm infants with restricted growth for age. Brown BE, Shah P, Afifi J, Sherlock R, Nwaesei C, Monterrosa L, Ye P, Crane J, El-Naggar W. (Multicentered study using CNN data).
 
 
The risk of stillbirth in pregnancies conceived through in vitro fertilization. Wong K, Carson K, Hodgkinson K, Crane J.
 
Understanding involvement in obstetric and neonatal decision making: a qualitative study to explore the experiences, preferences and needs of parents of infants at risk or affected by moderate or severe hemophilia A or B. -  Hemophilia Obstetric Parental PrEferences (HOPPE); Study Advisory Committee. Chan A, Moorehead P, Emberley J, Heddle N, Sholzberg M, Carter N, Aberg E, Mccully D, Mccully D, Crane J, Lane S.
 
Evaluating the effectiveness of postpartum hemorrhage education in Bangladesh. Churchill K, Gill A
 
Development of an Obstetric Fistula simulator for a simulation based medical training involving the repair of Vesicovaginal Fistulas.  Gill A, Akhter S, Goudie C, Furey A

 

Resident Publications

Peter Daley, Adam Comerford, Jurgienne Umali, and Carla Penney. “The Performance of Direct Disk Diffusion for Community Acquired Bacteremia due to Gram-Negative Bacilli and Its Impact on Physician Treatment Decisions,” Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, vol. 2016, Article ID 5493675, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/5493675.

Groves P, Neveu J, Cook C, Murphy P, Crane JMG. (2018). Are There Differences between Women who Choose Elective Repeat Caesarean Versus Trial of Labour in St. John's, NL? J Obstet and Gynaecol Can, 40(7), pp. 903-909.
 
Wong K, Hum S, McCarthy L, Dunn S. Beyond Plan B: A qualitative study of Canadian pharmacists’ emergency contraception counselling practices. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2017 Nov; 39(11): 1021-1027. 

Gat I, Al-kudmani B, Wong K, Sharma P, Librach C. Significant correlation between anti-mullerian hormone and embryo euploidy in a subpopulation of infertile patients. Reprod Biomed Online. 2017 Nov; 35(5): 602-608. 
 
Whalen D, Harris C, Harty C, Greene A, Faour E, Thomson K. Should I apply to medical school? High school students and barriers to application. Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine. Spring 2016; 21(2):46-50.

Ploughman M, Harris C, Collins K, Wallack EM, Monks M, Mayo NE and the Health, Lifestyle and Aging with MS Canadian Consortium Women and men have different experiences of health, lifestyle and aging with multiple sclerosis. International Journal of MS Care. May 2016.

Ploughman M, Harris C, Wallack EM, Drodge O, Beaulieu S, Mayo N and the Health Lifestyle and Aging with MS Canadian Consortium. Predictors of exercise participation among ambulatory and non-ambulatory older people with multiple sclerosis. PeerJ 2015 3: e1158.

Plemel J.R., Juzwik C.A., Benson C.A., Monks M., Harris C., Ploughman M. Over–the-counter anti-oxidant therapies for use in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review. Multiple Sclerosis Journal.

Ploughman M, Manning OJ, Beaulieu S, Harris C, Hogan S, Alderdice PW, Fisk JD, Sadovnick AD, O’Connor P, Morrow SA, Metz LM, Smyth P, Mayo N, Marrie RA, Stefanelli M, Godwin M. Predictors of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency procedure use among older people with multiple sclerosis: A national case-control study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2015 Apr 16;15(1):161.

Murray C, Ploughman M, Harris C, Hogan S, Murdoch M, Austin MW, Stefanelli M. “Do or Die”: The pro- and anti-liberation procedure decision-making experience for people living with multiple sclerosis. Global Qualitative Nursing Research 2014.

Ploughman M, Harris C, Hogan S, Murray C, Murdoch M, Austin MW, Stefanelli M. Navigating the ‘liberation procedure’: A qualitative study of motivating and hesitating factors among people with multiple sclerosis. Patient Preference and Adherence 2014 Sep 10:8: 1205-13.

Ploughman M, Shears J, Harris C, Hogan SH, Drodge O, Squires S, McCarthy J. Effectiveness of a novel community exercise transition program for people with moderate to severe neurological disabilities. NeuroRehabilitation. 2014;35(1):105-12.

Ploughman M, Beaulieu S, Harris C, Hogan S, Manning OJ, Alderdice PW, Fisk JD, Sadovnick AD, O’Connor P, Morrow SA, Metz LM, Smyth P, Mayo N, Marrie RA, Knox KB, Stefanelli M, Godwin M. The Canadian survey of health, lifestyle and ageing with multiple sclerosis: methodology and initial results. BMJ Open. 2014 Jul 10;4(7): e005718.

Shanahan, J.  The Development of an Anatomical Silicone Model for Simulation-Based Medical Training in Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Repair in Bangladesh- technical report in review with Cureus (December 13, 2018)
 
Shanahan, J.  Investigating the Efficacy of Anatomical Silicone Models Developed from a 3D Printed Mold for Perineal Repair Suturing Simulation - technical report published to Cureus (October 29, 2018)
 
Shanahan, J.  A two-pronged trial to reduce no shows in diagnostic imaging at a community-based hospital - original research accepted to Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (October 23, 2018)
 
Shanahan, J.  Beta-Glucosidase 2 (GBA2) activity and imino sugar pharmacology - original research published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry (July 23, 2013)
 
 
Peer-Reviewed Abstracts & Conference Proceedings

Kirkland MC, Harris C, Wallack EM, Beaulieu S, Ploughman M. The impact of cardiovascular and mental comorbid conditions among older people with multiple sclerosis on disability, health related quality of life and participation in life roles. Prifor, St. John’s NL, June 29-30, 2016.
 
Whalen D, Harris C. Disaster Medicine in Rural Areas: Newfoundland to Nepal. SRPC Rural and Remote Conference, Charlevoix, Quebec, May 5-7, 2016.
 
Harris C, Stockley C, Whalen D, Grandy J, Jong R, Williams KL, Thomson K. The Grand Seduction: Student Outreach Workshop - Recruiting Rural Doctors. SRPC Rural and Remote Conference, Charlevoix, Quebec, May 5-7, 2016.
 
Whalen D, Harris C, Grenne A, Ravalia M. Should I apply to Medical School? Barriers of Applying to Medical School as Perceived by Rural and Urban Students. WONCA Rural Health Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia, April 15-18, 2015.
 
Ploughman M, Rancourt S, Harris C, Beaulieu S, Fisk J. How helpful are health care providers? Views among older Canadians with multiple sclerosis. Canadian Physiotherapy Congress, Halifax NS, June 11-15, 2015.
 
Whalen D, Harris C, Harty C, Greene A, Faour E, Thomson K. Should I apply to medical school? High school students and barriers to application. SRPC Rural and Remote Conference, Banff, Alberta, March 27-29, 2014.
Ploughman M, Harris C. The impact of comorbid conditions among older people with multiple sclerosis on disability health related quality of life and participation in life roles. Prifor, St. John’s NL, September 4-6, 2014.
                                                                                               
Ploughman M, Harris C. Differences in health and lifestyle behaviors between males and females aging with multiple sclerosis. Prifor, St. John’s NL, September 4-6, 2014.
 
Ploughman M, Drodge O, Beaulieu S, Hogan S.H., Harris C, Alderdice P, Manning O, Fisk J.D., Sadovnick A.D., O’Connor P., Morrow S., Metz L.M., Smyth P., Mayo N., Marrie R.A., Knox K, Stefanelli M, Godwin M. Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Factors Influencing Exercise Participation among Older People with Multiple Sclerosis: Results from a National Survey. endMS National Conference, Saint-Savoir QC, December 10-13, 2013.
 
Ploughman M, Murray C, Murdoch M, Harris C, Hogan S, Stefanelli M. External factors that influenced decision-making regarding the ‘liberation’ procedure. A qualitative study among people with multiple sclerosis. 5th Annual Primary Healthcare Partnership Forum, St. John’s NL, November 27-28, 2013.
 
Shears J, Ploughman M, Harris C, Hogan S, Squires S, McCarthy J. NeuroFIT improves quality of life and community integration among people with moderate to severe neurological disabilities. 5th Annual Primary Healthcare Partnership Forum, St. John’s NL, November 27-28, 2013.
 
Ploughman M, Drodge O, Harris C, Hogan S, Beaulieu S, Fisk JD, Stefanelli M, Mayo N, Knox K, Marrie RA, O’Connor P, Morrow S, Metz L.M., Smyth P, Sadovnick A.D, Godwin M. Long term exercise adherence in chronic disease. Findings from the Canadian Survey of Health, Lifestyle and Aging with Multiple Sclerosis. 5th Annual Primary Healthcare Partnership Forum, St. John’s NL, November 27-28, 2013.
 
Murray C, Ploughman M, Harris C, Murdoch M, Stefanelli M, Hogan S. “Not Rocking the Boat”: The Anti-Liberation Procedure Decision Making Experience for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis. Nursing Education and Research Council, Memorial University. St. John’s NL, May 9, 2013.
 
Murray C, Ploughman M, Harris C, Murdoch M, Stefanelli M, Hogan S. “Grasping at Straws”: The Pro-Liberation Procedure Decision Making Experience for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis. Nursing Education and Research Council, Memorial University. St. John’s NL, May 9, 2013.
 
Ploughman M, Murray C, Murdoch M, Harris C, Hogan S, Stefanelli M. What can we learn from the ‘liberation’ procedure phenomenon? A qualitative study among people with multiple sclerosis. Canadian Physiotherapy Congress, Montreal QC, May 26-28, 2013.
 
Ploughman M, Fisk JD, Stefanelli M, Beaulieu S, Harris C, Hogan S, Knox K, Marrie RA The Canadian Survey of Health, Lifestyle and Aging with Multiple Sclerosis; A Preliminary Report. Aging Research in Newfoundland and Labrador: Achievements and Prospects. Canadian Physiotherapy Congress, Montreal QC, May 26-28, 2013.
 
Shears J, Ploughman M, Squires S, Hogan S, Harris C, McCarthy J. NeuroFIT: A novel community-based exercise program for people with neurological disabilities. Aging Research in Newfoundland and Labrador: Achievements and Prospects. Canadian Physiotherapy Congress, Montreal QC, May 26-28, 2013.
 
Ploughman M, Fisk JD, Godwin M, Stefanelli M, Beaulieu S, Harris C, Hogan S, Knox K, Marrie RA The Canadian Survey of Health, Lifestyle and Aging with Multiple Sclerosis; A Preliminary Report. ECTRIMS/ACTRIMS Annual Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 19-22, 2011.
 
Ploughman M, Fisk JD, Godwin M, Stefanelli M, Beaulieu S, Harris C, Hogan S, Knox K, Marrie RA The Canadian Survey of Health, Lifestyle and Aging with Multiple Sclerosis; A Preliminary Report. PriFor, St. John’s NL, December 1-2, 2011.
 
Non-Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations
Harris C, Stockley C, Whalen D. Student perspectives: Rural recruitment and Retention. Rural Summit, Fogo NL, September 18-20, 2015.
Shanahan, J.  Investigating the Efficacy of Anatomical Silicone Models Developed from a 3D Printed Mold for Perineal Repair Suturing Simulation - poster presentations at SIMTEC Simulation Symposim (November 29, 2018) and Health Professionals Educational Scholarship Forum (November 27, 2018)
 
Shanahan, J.  ATTEND:  A two-pronged trial to eliminate no shows in diagnostic imaging - poster presentation at Niagara Health Quality Symposium (April 6, 2016)
 
Submitted
Wallack E, Harris C, Ploughman M, Butler R. Telegerentology as a Novel Approach to Optimize Health and Safety among Rural Community-Dwelling Canadians with Dementia: A Pilot Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial