Systematic Outcomes Research Collaborative

An independent research collaborative producing systematic reviews and original studies using publicly available data. We prioritise bringing junior researchers into substantive roles.

Works tagged SORC are produced under the collaborative. Select Member Works are peer-reviewed publications by SORC members conducted through other research settings.

Contact us at info@sorc.ca

Publications & Works
SORC Tool Launched
SORCTracks: A Visualization of Temporary Health Service Disruptions Across Alberta
Tung A
Visualization Tool. Systematic Outcomes Research Collaborative. Version 1.4. 2026 Aug 9.
2026
SORC Tool Launched
SORCShortages: A View of Canadian Drug Shortage and Discontinuation Reports
Tung A.
Visualization Tool. Systematic Outcomes Research Collaborative. Version 1.0. 2026 Aug 11.
2026
SORC Published
Debiasing and Educational Interventions in Medical Diagnosis: A Systematic Review
Tung A, Melchiorre M.
Systematic Review. University of Toronto Medical Journal. 2023 Feb 28; 100(1).
2023
SORC Accepted
Prevention Messaging for Micromobility Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: A Comparison of Clinical and Grey Literature
Nurmambetova E, Tung A, Wolfman D, Wong JN, Rosenfield D, Rowe BH.
Original Study. Oral Presentation. Accepted, 11th Annual Canadian Burn Conference 2026.
2026
SORC Accepted
Geographic Context of Publicly Posted Complete Obstetric Service Unavailability in Alberta: A Retrospective Archive-Based Analysis
Tung A, Nurmambetova E, Zhang M.
Original Study. Poster Presentation. Accepted, Federation of Medical Women of Canada 2026 Annual Meeting.
2026
SORC Submitted
Thrombotic Microangiopathy Following Systemic Adeno-Associated Virus Gene Therapy: A Systematic Review of Clinical Presentation and Management
Tung A, Wolfman D, Acharya S, Villarreal Andrade D, Melchiorre M, Kolski H, Sun HL.
Systematic Review. Submitted to European Journal of Haematology. 2026.
2026
SORC Submitted
Immersive Virtual Reality for Surgical Skills Training: A Review of Evidence Maturity and Effectiveness
Zhu H, Nurmambetova E, Tung A, Zheng B, Armour A.
Evidence Review. Poster Presentation. Submitted to the Canadian Conference for the Advancement of Surgical Education (C-CASE) 2026.
2026
SORC Submitted
Burn and Inhalation Injuries Associated With Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Electric Mobility Devices: A Systematic Review
Tung A, Thornton J, Melchiorre M, Wolfman D, Wong JN, Rosenfield D, Rowe BH.
Systematic Review. Submitted to Academic Emergency Medicine. 2026.
2026
SORC In Progress
Temporary Emergency Department Service Disruptions in Alberta: A Retrospective Archive-Based Analysis of Burden, Distribution, and Stated Causes, 2021–2026
Tung A, Nguyen V, Zhang M, Beamish L, Cross E.
Original Study. In preparation.
2026
SORC In Progress
Rural Maternity Service Instability in Alberta: An Archive-Based Analysis of Publicly Posted Hospital Service Disruptions
Tung A, Zhang M, Nurmambetova E, Kornelsen J.
Original Study. In preparation.
2026
SORC In Progress Seeking Collaborators
Maintaining Acute Care Access During Wildfire-Related Hospital Disruptions: A Systematic Review
Systematic Review. In preparation. Junior Investigator Program.
2026
Select Member Work Published
Latent Threats Identified During In Situ Simulated Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity Crises in the Operating Room: Implications for System Safety
Armstrong BA, Tung A, Gronas R, Bloom I, Branton S, Nayee H, Fan M, Rock R, Wuyungerile W, Hemani T, Trbovich PL.
Original Study. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2026 Feb 16.
2026
Select Member Work Published
Multi-Timescale Period Refinement of Four Luminous Blue Variables
Tung A.
Research Article. Open European Journal of Variable Stars. 2025 Oct 22; 267.
2025
Select Member Work Published
Maximizing Surgical Success by Aligning Interventions to Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Armstrong BA, Tung A, Lo L, Abssy SS, Zulfiqar M, van Oost J, Wong J, Janevski J, Martyniuk J, Trbovich P.
Systematic Review. Annals of Surgery Open. 2025 Mar 7; 6(1).
2025
Select Member Work Published
The Prevalence and Long-Term Outcomes of Headaches After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review
Jung Y, Vasconcellos de Oliveira Souza N, Kishibe T, Ger Akarsu F, Wong E, Pontes Almeida EPR, Tung A, Kesserwan M, Ignacio KH, Cootauco Sy MC, Dimal N, Narvacan K, Li J, Lanuza PDT, Li JS, Tan Omar A, Mendes Pereira V, Spears J, Marotta TR, Zafar A, Vyas MV, Saposnik G, Bengzon Diestro JD.
Systematic Review. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. 2025 Mar 3.
2025
Select Member Work Published
Amplifiers and Dampeners of Patient Safety Risk in the Operating Room: Interim Analysis of Surgical Video Recorded with the Operating Room Black Box
Tung A, Fan M, Pinkney S, Armstrong BA, Catchpole K, Trbovich PL.
Original Study. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care. 2023 Jun 7; 12(1).
2023
Select Member Work Published
Cognitive Biases in Surgery: A Systematic Review
Armstrong BA, Dutescu IA, Tung A, Carter DN, Trbovich PL, Wong S et al.
Systematic Review. British Journal of Surgery. 2023 Feb 8; 110(6).
2023
Select Member Work Published
Electroencephalography Can Provide Advance Warning of Technical Errors During Laparoscopic Surgery
Armstrong BA, Nemrodov D, Tung A, Graham SJ, Grantcharov T.
Original Study. Surgical Endoscopy. 2022 Dec 7; 37.
2022