Publications – Dean Yergens

Yergens DW, Dutton DJ, Patten SB.  An overview of the statistical methods reported by studies using the Canadian community health survey.  BMC Medical Research Methodology 2014, 14:15 (Article)

Wolbring G, Diep L, Yumakulov S, Ball N, Leopatra V, Yergens D. Emerging health technologies and their discourses: What is discussed by whom. Healthcare 2013, 1(1), 20-52. 

Wolbring G, Diep L, Yumakulov S, Ball N, Yergens D. Social Robots, Brain Machine Interfaces and Neuro/Cognitive Enhancers: Three emerging science and technology products through the lens of technology acceptance theories, models and frameworks. Technologies 2013, 1(1), 3-25;

Yumakulov, S., Yergens, D., Wolbring, G.: Imagery of people with disabilities within social robotics research. In: S.S. Ge et al. (eds.) Proc. ICSR 2012, LNAI, vol. 7621, pp. 168-177. Springer, Berlin 2012 (Article) 

Okoniewska B, Graham A, Gavrilova M, Wah D, Gilgen J, Coke J, Burden J, Nayyar S, Kaunda J, Yergens D, Baylis B, Ghali WA; on behalf of the Ward of the 21st Century team.  Multidimensional evaluation of a radio frequency identification wi-fi location tracking system in an acute-care hospital setting.  J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2012 Feb. (Article) 

Yergens, D. ; Hiner, J. ; Denzinger, J. ; Noseworthy, T.  IDESS – A Multi Agent Based Simulation System for Rapid Development of Infectious Disease Models, International Transactions on Systems Science and Applications (ITSSA), Vol 1(1), 2006, pp. 51-58. (Article)

Hennessy, D., Juzwishin, K., Yergens, D., Noseworthy, T., Doig, CJ. Outcomes of Elderly Survivors of Intensive Care: A Review of the Literature. Chest, Vol. 127 No.5, May 2005. (Article)

Yergens D , Ghali WA, Faris P, Quan H, Jolley RJ, Doig CJ.  Intensive Care Unit Occupancy and its Association with Outcomes for Sepsis Patients. 2013 (paper)

Yergens, D. Hiner, J. Denzinger, J., Chapter: “Multi-Agent Systems and Multi-Agent-Based Simulations in Developing Countries”  in “Multi-Agent Systems for Health Care Simulation and Modelling – Applications for System Improvement”, Editors: Paranjape, R. Sadanand, A. 2009 (Book Chapter)

Yergens D, Noseworthy T, Hamilton D, Denzinger J.  Agent Based Simulation combined with Real-Time Remote Surveillance for Disaster Response Management.  5th International Joint Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems, May 2006, Hakodate, Japan, (Workshop on Agent Technology for Disaster Management)

Yergens D, Hiner J, Denzinger J, Noseworthy, T.  Multi Agent Simulation System for Rapidly Developing Infectious Disease Models in Developing Countries.  5th International Joint Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems, May 2006, Hakodate, Japan, (Workshop on Multi-agents systems for Medicine, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics) 

Baltes J, Cheng CT, Yergens D, Anderson J.  The Robotics Revolution:  How you will learn to stop worrying and love your robots. G20 Youth Forum, St. Petersburg, Russia, April 17-21, 2013.  (paper and presentation)

Yergens, D. ; Ghali, WA ; Jakob, R ; Ustun, B.  Computer Aided Mortality Diagnosis using a Twenty Questions Approach, WHO FIC Network Annual Meeting 2010. Toronto, Canada.  (poster and presentation) 

Yergens, D.  Health Data Management: How Doctors Can Manage Data for Surveillance.  Ateneo de Zamboanga University.  August 17-18, 2010.  Zamboanga, Philippines. (presentation)

Yergens D, Research into Intelligent Health Informatics Systems, University of Manitoba first Informatics Interest Group Meeting, January 27th 2006, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Invited Speaker)

Yergens, D. Buchel, E., Keshavjee, F. “Experiences with Rapid Analysis Tools and Operating Room Scheduling Systems”, 34th Operational Research Applied to Health Services Conference, July 28, 2008 (presentation)

Yergens, D. “Healthcare facilities and Staffing in Malawi/Zambia”, OptAIDS Workshop, July 29, 2008 (presentation)

Yergens, D. “Changing the Way Healthcare is Delivered:  Is New Technology Providing Better Care?”, SmartPark Interactive, Jan 22, 2008 (speaker)

Yergens, D.  “The Perfect Storm – The Current Wireless Opportunities for Improved Productivity in Healthcare.  Innovative Hospital Applications”, Wireless Connections 2007, Nov 15, 2007 (panel)

Yergens D, DeBruyn J, Flemons W, Noseworthy T. Methodology and Intelligent Systems for Patient Flow through Acute Care Hospitals.  Canadian Operations Research Society 2005, May 18, 2005. Halifax, Canada (presentation).

Yergens D, Noseworthy T. Future Directions for Intelligent Health Informatics Systems in Canada.  eHealth 2005 Conference, May 1, 2005. Toronto, Canada (presentation).

 Yergens D, Doig C, Noseworthy T. Automated Generated Simulation Models for Accessing Patient Flow in Acute Care Hospitals.   CORS/INFORMS Conference.  May 16, 2004, Banff, Canada (presentation).

Yergens D, Flemons W, Doig C, Noseworthy T.  An Innovative Approach to Improving Patient Flow Through Operations Management and Effective Planning.  E-Health 2004 Conference, May 8-11, 2004. Victoria, BC (presentation).

Yergens, D (1997) “The Strategic Utilization of Information Technology in Health Care”, Research Symposium, Kamuzu College of Nursing, University of Malawi (presentation).

Yergens, D (1996)  “Process of Evaluating a Clinical Information Systems”, Marquette Medical Systems National Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona

Yergens, D., Doig, C., Sandham, JD. (1995) “Experiences in Health Information Technology: Computer Simulation Modeling for Predicting ICU Bed Requirements in a Tertiary Care Hospital.” International Medical Informatics Association 8th World Congress on Medical Informatics (presentation).

Yergens D, Minty E, Doig CJ. Visualization of Publication Timelines using 4K Monitors. American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2014 Annual Symposium.  November 2014.  (poster)

Minty E, Cusumano-Towner M, Yergens D, Ghali B. “How Graphical Visualization Can Aid in Understanding and Developing Clinical Ontologies: Exploring the Overlap Between ICD and SNOMED”.  2013 Workshop on Visual Analytics in Healthcare in conjunction wth AMIA 2013, Nov 16th, 2013. Wash DC. (poster) 

Yergens D, Ray J, Doig CJ.  A Domain Specific Language for Web-Based Reporting Systems.  American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2013 Annual Symposium.  (poster)

Yergens D, Ray J, Doig CJ.  KSv2: Application for Enhancing Scoping and Systematic Reviews.  American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2012 Annual Symposium.  November 2012.  (poster)

Yergens D, Doig CJ, Ray J, Winston BW, , Research Framework for the Management and Analysis of Sepsis.  American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) 2012 Annual Symposium.  November 2012.  (poster)

Yergens D, Faris P, Jolley R, Quan H, Ghali WA, Doig CJ.  Impact of ICU Occupancy on Survival of Sepsis Patients Admitted via the Emergency Department.  European Society of Intensive Care Medicine – 25th Annual Congress.  Oct 2012.  (poster and presentation)

Jolley R, Patel A, Yergens D, Doig CJ.  Relationship Between Distance Travelled to an Intensive Care Unit and Hospital Outcomes in Patients with Sepsis and Severe Sepsis.  European Society of Intensive Care Medicine – 25th Annual Congress.  Oct 2012.  (poster)

Yergens D, Ray J, Doig C. RMail: Automated Emailing of Sweave Reports. useR! 2012 – 8th International R Users Meeting. June 2012.  (poster)

Yergens D, Ray J, Doig C. Web-Based Epidemiology Analytic System utilizing R. useR! 2012 – 8th International R Users Meeting. June 2012.  (poster)

Davies A, Yergens D, Powelson S, Rowe B.H., Lang E, Ghali WA.  A Systematic Review of Medical Assessment Units: Effects on Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit Length of Stay.  Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians 2012 Conference. June 2012.  (poster)

Yergens, D. ; Ray, J. ; Jakob, R.  Visualization Approaches for Exploring the Mortality Knowledge Database, WHO FIC Network Annual Meeting 2010. Toronto, Canada.  (poster)

Yergens, D. ; Ray J ; Pavillon, G ; Johansson, LA ; Weber, S ; Jakob, R.  A Methodological Approach to review causal Rules in the Mortality Knowledge Database.  WHO FIC Network Annual Meeting 2010.  Toronto, Canada.  (poster)

Hebert MA, Toews J, Parboosingh J, Yergens D, Ludwig A, Fortunato C, Angeles R, Chua-Macrohon B. International collaboration to explore the potential of e-mentoring support for rural health practitioners in the Philippines. Proceedings of Today’s Information for Tomorrow’s Improvements, Information Technology and Communications in Health (ITCH) Victoria, BC, February 16-18, 2007. Published in 2007 on conference website: http://itch.uvic.ca/Program/Abstracts/Hebert.pdf.

Hebert MA, Toews J, Parboosingh J, Yergens D, Ludwig A, Cristobal F, Angeles R, Chua-Macrohon B.  International collaboration to explore the potential of e-mentoring support for rural health practitioners in the Philippines. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Conference of the Canadian Society of Telehealth, Edmonton, AB, Oct. 15-17, 2006. 2006:109.

Yergens D, Hiner J, Noseworthy T.  Epidemic and Humanitarian Crisis Simulation System.  12th Canadian Conference on International Health, Nov 6-9, 2005, Ottawa, Canada.  (poster)

Yergens D, Gurbin J, Boon C, Noseworthy T.  Database System for Monitoring Health Projects in Zambia.  12th Canadian Conference on International Health, Nov 6-9, 2005, Ottawa, Canada.  (poster)

Yergens D, Sykes R, Patterson K, Noseworthy T.  ORBIS: Telemedicine System for Developing Countries.  12th Canadian Conference on International Health, Nov 6-9, 2005, Ottawa, Canada.  (poster)

Hennessy, D., Yergens, D., Juzwishin, K., Noseworthy and C. Doig. Outcome of Critical Illness in an Elderly Patient Population. American Thoracic Society Conference, 2004 (Abstract).

Hennessy, D., Yergens, D., Juzwishin, K., Noseworthy, T., Zygun, D., Boiteau, P., and C. Doig Survival and Quality of Life of Patients Admitted to a Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation Score (APACHE II) > 40. American Thoracic Society Conference, 2004 (Abstract).

Yergens D, Hamilton D, Doig C, Guenter C, Noji E, Noseworthy T.  Utilization of Bi-Directional Satellite Messaging Services for Surveillance of Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries.  International Society for Infectious Diseases 11th International Conference on Infectious Disease.  March 4-7, 2004. Cancun, Mexico (abstract).

Yergens D, Doig C, Hamilton D, Guenter C, Noji E, Noseworthy T.  Application of Low-Bandwidth Satellite Technology for Public Health Surveillance in Developing Countries.  International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases.  February 29-March 3, 2004, Atlanta, Georgia (abstract).

Juzwishin, K., Hennessy, D., Bowen, G., Yergens, D., and C. Doig. Gender differences in reporting of HRQOL in intensive care unit survivors. Quality of Life Research. 2003 Nov;12(7):791 (Abstract)

Bergman, D., Yergens, D., Ulmer, R., Sargious, P., (2001) “Telehealth Interoperability: A Telehealth Data Exchange Standard”, American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Annual Meeting 2001, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (abstract)

Yergens DW, et al.  Computer simulation modeling for predicting ICU bed requirements in a tertiary care hospital. Clin Inv Med 1995;  18(4) : B23.

Doig CJ, Yergens DW, et al.  The older elderly: do they benefit from ICU.  Clin Inv Med 1995; 18(4):B23.

Doig CJ, Yergens DW, Sandham JD. Computer simulation modeling for predicting ICU bed requirements in a tertiary care hospital.  Amer J Resp Crit Care Med; 151(4) : A613.

Verbal autopsy standards: The 2012 WHO verbal autopsy instrument Release Candidate  1,  ISBN 978 92 4 154847 2  (NLM classification: QZ 35),  Acknowledgement, (2012)

de Grood J, Bota M, Villa-Roel C, Zwicker K, Yergens D, Ghali W, Rowe B.  Overview of Interventions to Mitigate emergency Department Overcrowding, Health Quality Council of Alberta Report (2011).

Yergens D, Hennessy DA, Denzinger J, Noseworthy T. Intelligent Systems Applications in Health Care, PRECARN Report (2005).