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Teresa Valenzano

PhD, SLP(C) Reg. CASLPO

Practice-based Researcher

Email: teresa.valenzano@unityhealth.to
Tel: 416-360-4000 x77194

Biography

Dr. Teresa Valenzano is a speech language pathologist and the research manager of the Interprofessional Practice Based Research program.

Dr. Valenzano’s main research interests focus on swallowing function in various neurological disorders, such as spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis, and the impact on respiratory-swallow coordination. She strives to bridge the gap between clinical practice and research by using clinical experiences to drive research, in an effort to develop guidelines for evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making.

Please note: Dr. Valenzano is not taking any summer students.

Recent Publications

  1. Santiago, C, Weiser, N, Bellicoso, D, Vingoe, K, McShane, J, Benny, N et al.. Perceptions of and Experiences in a Clinical Externship Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Nurs Leadersh (Tor Ont). 2024;37 (1):64-80. doi: 10.12927/cjnl.2024.27355. PubMed PMID:39087274 .
  2. Sharma Parpia, A. MSc, Valenzano, T.J. PhD, Bosma, R. PhD, Bavota, B. BASc, Deveaux, G. BASc, Wald, R. MDCM MPH FRCPC et al.. Improving Malnutrition Screening among Hemodialysis Patients. Can J Diet Pract Res. 2024;85 (3):157-160. doi: 10.3148/cjdpr-2024-002. PubMed PMID:38985950 .
  3. Dryden, L, Song, J, Valenzano, TJ, Yang, Z, Debnath, M, Lin, R et al.. Evaluation of Machine Learning Approaches for Predicting Warfarin Discharge Dose in Cardiac Surgery Patients: Retrospective Algorithm Development and Validation Study. JMIR Cardio. 2023;7 :e47262. doi: 10.2196/47262. PubMed PMID:38055310 PubMed Central PMC10733832.
  4. Valenzano, TJ, Smaoui, S, Peladeau-Pigeon, M, Barbon, CEA, Craven, BC, Steele, CM et al.. Using Reference Values to Identify Profiles of Swallowing Impairment in a Case Series of Individuals With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury. Am J Speech Lang Pathol. 2023;32 (2):688-700. doi: 10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00298. PubMed PMID:36812476 PubMed Central PMC10171848.
  5. Witz, I, Lucchese, S, Valenzano, TJ, Penney, T, Lodge, R, Topolovec-Vranic, J et al.. Perceptions on implementation of a new standardized reporting tool to support structured morning rounds: Recommendations for interprofessional teams and healthcare leaders. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2022;53 (4S):S85-S92. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.06.006. PubMed PMID:35798671 .
  6. Bellicoso, D, Valenzano, TJ, Topolovec-Vranic, J. Effectiveness of a manuscript writing workshop on writing confidence amongst nursing and health disciplines clinicians. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2022;53 (4S):S79-S84. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.06.002. PubMed PMID:35753994 .
  7. Valenzano, TJ, Bellicoso, D, Morassaei, S, Topolovec-Vranic, J, Churchill, K, Thomson, N et al.. Advancing Practice-Based Research among Nursing and Health Disciplines Professionals by Creating a Network of Leaders. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci. 2022;53 (4S):S71-S78. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.02.004. PubMed PMID:35232693 .
  8. Valenzano, TJ, Guida, BT, Peladeau-Pigeon, M, Steele, CM. Respiratory-Swallow Coordination in Healthy Adults During Drinking of Thin to Extremely Thick Liquids: A Research Note. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2020;63 (3):702-709. doi: 10.1044/2019_JSLHR-19-00163. PubMed PMID:32109178 PubMed Central PMC7229706.
  9. Steele, CM, Peladeau-Pigeon, M, Barbon, CAE, Guida, BT, Namasivayam-MacDonald, AM, Nascimento, WV et al.. Reference Values for Healthy Swallowing Across the Range From Thin to Extremely Thick Liquids. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2019;62 (5):1338-1363. doi: 10.1044/2019_JSLHR-S-18-0448. PubMed PMID:31021676 PubMed Central PMC6808317.
  10. Steele, CM, Peladeau-Pigeon, M, Barbon, CAE, Guida, BT, Tapson, MS, Valenzano, TJ et al.. Modulation of Tongue Pressure According to Liquid Flow Properties in Healthy Swallowing. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2019;62 (1):22-33. doi: 10.1044/2018_JSLHR-S-18-0229. PubMed PMID:30950761 PubMed Central PMC6437699.
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