Annette Majnemer, PhD

Primary Axis: 
Health Outcomes
Secondary Axis: 
Human Reproduction and Development
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Research interests focus on the biomedical, personal and environmental determinants of developmental disability in high-risk pediatric populations. Research studies have been directed at characterization of subsequent developmental disabilities associated with early brain injury. As part of these studies, predictor variables evident early in life that are associated with greater risk for long-term disability are being identified. Populations of interest include: infants with congenital heart defects requiring open heart surgery, preterm survivors, children with attention deficit disorder, and children and youth with cerebral palsy. Recently, Dr. Majnemer has also been investigating issues pertaining to utilization patterns and quality of rehabilitation services for children with developmental disabilities.

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Keywords: 
Cerebral palsy, congenital heart defects, premature infants, outcomes, determinants, quality of life, leisure participation, activity limitations
Location: 
Davis House
Publications:
Davies H*, Rennick J, Majnemer A. Transition from pediatric to adult health care for young adults with neurological disorders: Parental perspectives. Canadian Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 33(2): 22-29; 2011
Muhajarine N, Fortin P, Macqueen Smith F, Majnemer A. Practices and plans for knowledge translation at NeuroDevNet. Seminars in Pediatric Neurology, 18(1): 26-30; 2011
Majnemer A, Shevell M, Law M, Poulin C, Rosenbaum P. Level of motivation in mastering challenging tasks in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 52(12): 1120-1126; 2010
Majnemer A. Balancing the boat: Enabling an ocean of possibilities. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77: 198-208; 2010
Majnemer A, Shikako-Thomas K*, Chokron N*, Law M, Shevell M, Chlingaryan G, Poulin C. Rosenbaum P. Leisure activity preferences for 6-12 year old children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 52(2): 167-173; 2010
Majnemer A, Limperopoulos C, Shevell M, Rohlicek c, Rosenblatt B, Tchervenkov C. Developmental and functional outcomes at school entry in children with congenital heart defects who required early open-heart surgery. J Pediatrics, 153: 55-60; 2008
Shikako-Thomas K,* Majnemer A, Law M, Lach L. Determinants of participation in leisure activities in children and youth with cerebral palsy: A systematic review. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 28(2): 155-169; 2008
Majnemer A, Shevell M, Law M, Birnbaum R, Chilingaryan G, Rosenbaum P, Poulin C. Participation and enjoyment of leisure activities in school-aged children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine Child Neurology, 50: 751-758; 2008
Majnemer A, Shevell M, Rosenbaum P, Law M, Poulin C. Determinants of life quality in school-age children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Pediatrics, 151: 470-475; 2007

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