Michael McGillion
RN, PhD
Dr. Michael McGillion is an internationally-recognized researcher in the area of persistent forms of cardiac pain; in particular, pain from refractory angina (RFA). Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) (2011), he is leading the development and testing of a decision support tool to help RFA patients make difficult decisions about treatment options. A member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Pain Society, Dr. McGillion’s most recent CIHR-funded work (2012) is to lead an integrated, international effort of the cardiovascular and pain communities to disseminate new evidence about persistent forms of cardiac pain via social media. He has published widely in cardiology journals on the nature of persistent cardiac pain problems and the available strategies.
University:University of Toronto
Principal Faculty:Faculty of Nursing (Lawrence S. Bloomberg)
Principal Department/Program:Graduate Department of Nursing Science
Telephone:416-946-3989
Fax Number:416-946-8681
E-mail Address:michael.mcgillion@utoronto.ca
Current Grants:
(1) M. McGillion, H. Arthur, E.M. Jolicoeur, S. Nattel, L. Pilote, B. Stevens, J.C. Victor, A. Ferguson, S. Oliver, S. Rosen. Development and dissemination of a web-based, multi-media resource centre for persistent cardiac pain. Canadian Institutes of Health Research
(2) M. McGillion, K Metcalfe, H Arthur, P Coyte, EM Jolicoeur, B McKelvie, N Svorkdal, B Stevens, J Stone, JC Victor. Development of a decision support tool for people with refractory angina. Canadian Institutes of Health Research
(3) M. McGillion, H. Arthur, B. Sessle, A. Ferguson, P. L’Allier, J. Watt-Watson, A. Clark, J. Stone, C. Pullen, T. Cosman, C. Victor, P. Taenzer, P. Coyte, N. Svorkdal. A Knowledge Synthesis to Improve Access to Care for Canadians Living with Refractory Angina. Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Top Awards:
(1) McMaster University Arch Award
(2) Canadian Pain Society Nursing Inter-professional Pain Research Award
(3) New Tenure Stream Faculty Contribution Award- Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing
Key Publications:
(1) McGillion, M., Arthur, H., Cook, A., et al. (2012). Nonischemic Chest Pain Following Successful PCI at a Regional Referral Centre in Southern Ontario. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 28, S60-S80. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22424285
(2) McGillion, M., Arthur, H. M., Cook, A., et al. (2012). Joint Canadian Cardiovascular Society-Canadian Pain Society Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Refractory Angina. Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 28, S20-S59. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22424281
(3) McGillion, M., Dubrowski, A., Stremler, R., et al. (2011). The post-operative pain assessment skills pilot trial. Pain Research and Management, 16, 433-439. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22184553
(4) McGillion, M., Cook, A., Victor, J. C., et al. (2010). Effectiveness of percutaneous laser revascularization therapy for refractory angina. Vascular Health and Risk Management, 6, 735-747. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20859544
(5) McGillion, M., Watt-Watson, J., Stevens, B., et al. (2008). Randomized controlled trial of a psychoeducation program for the self-management of chronic cardiac pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 36, 126-140. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18395397