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Dr. Erin McCabe serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy within the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta. Her academic appointment focuses on advancing patient-centered measurement and implementation science in rehabilitation contexts.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Rehabilitation Science (2021), University of Alberta
- Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (2008), University of Alberta
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Physical Sciences Minor (2005), University of Alberta
Dr. McCabe's research centers on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) implementation in child and adolescent mental health services, with particular emphasis on psychometric validation and equitable access to rehabilitation. Her work bridges clinical practice and health systems research, using implementation science frameworks to overcome adoption barriers in complex healthcare environments. Current projects examine organizational change requirements for PROMs integration and the impact of measurement systems on care coordination.
Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to rehabilitation science, with recent work focusing on pediatric PROMs implementation, therapeutic relationship measurement, and health systems improvement. Key themes include learning health system development, stakeholder engagement in implementation, and equity considerations in outcome measurement.
Scientific recognition includes:
- 2022 CIHR Health System Impact Fellowship
Dr. McCabe actively contributes to academic training through courses including PTHER 526 (Professional Issues III) and REHAB 601 (Research Design in Rehabilitation Science). Her teaching integrates clinical expertise with research methodology, emphasizing evidence-based practice and professional communication skills development for future physical therapists.