Overview
Background
Leanne Sakzewski is an Associate Professor at the Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland. Leanne completed her undergraduate training in the field of occupational therapy at the University of Queensland. Prior to entering research, she practiced as a senior occupational therapist for eighteen years in paediatric rehabilitation and child development. She completed her PhD in 2010 from The University of Queensland in the field of upper limb rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy, and achieved a Dean's Commendation for outstanding Research Higher Degree.
Research interests
Leanne's research interests are in the conduct of randomised clinical trials in the field of cerebral palsy and childhood onset acquired brain injuries. In particular, she has focused on randomised controlled trials of:
* upper limb training approaches for infants and children with unilateral cerebral palsy;
* intensive models of motor training to improve gross motor and manual abilities for children with bilateral cerebral palsy;
* participation-focused intervention to increase physically active leisure for children with cerebral palsy;
* social skills group-based program for adolescents with brain injuries.
Availability
- Associate Professor Leanne Sakzewski is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Preschool HABIT-ILE: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to determine efficacy of intensive rehabilitation compared with usual care to improve motor skills of children, aged 2–5 years, with bilateral cerebral palsy
Sakzewski, Leanne, Reedman, Sarah, McLeod, Kate, Thorley, Megan, Burgess, Andrea, Trost, Stewart, Ahmadi, Matthew, Rowell, David, Chatfield, Mark, Bleyenheuft, Yannick and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2021). Preschool HABIT-ILE: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to determine efficacy of intensive rehabilitation compared with usual care to improve motor skills of children, aged 2–5 years, with bilateral cerebral palsy. BMJ Open, 11 (3) e041542, 1-11. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041542
2021
Journal Article
Participation predictors for leisure‐time physical activity intervention in children with cerebral palsy
Reedman, Sarah E., Boyd, Roslyn N., Ziviani, Jenny, Elliott, Catherine, Ware, Robert S. and Sakzewski, Leanne (2021). Participation predictors for leisure‐time physical activity intervention in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 63 (5) dmcn.14796, 566-575. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14796
2020
Journal Article
Hand function and self‐care in children with cerebral palsy
Burgess, Andrea, Boyd, Roslyn N., Chatfield, Mark D., Ziviani, Jenny, Wotherspoon, Jane and Sakzewski, Leanne (2020). Hand function and self‐care in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 63 (5) dmcn.14783, 576-583. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14783
2020
Journal Article
Hand function in 8- to 12-year-old children with bilateral cerebral palsy and interpretability of the both hands assessment
Burgess, Andrea, Boyd, Roslyn Nancy, Chatfield, Mark David, Ziviani, Jenny and Sakzewski, Leanne (2020). Hand function in 8- to 12-year-old children with bilateral cerebral palsy and interpretability of the both hands assessment. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 41 (4), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2020.1856286
2020
Conference Publication
The Friends Project: A randomised controlled trial of a group social skills program, PEERS(R), in young people with acquired brain injuries and cerebral palsy
Gilmore, Rose, Boyd, Roslyn, Ziviani, Jenny, Chatfield, Mark and Sakzewski, Leanne (2020). The Friends Project: A randomised controlled trial of a group social skills program, PEERS(R), in young people with acquired brain injuries and cerebral palsy. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Online, 23-26 September 2020.
2020
Journal Article
Sedentary behavior in children with cerebral palsy between 1.5 and 12 years: a longitudinal study
Reedman, Sarah E., Johnson, Emily, Sakzewski, Leanne, Gomersall, Sjaan, Trost, Stewart and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2020). Sedentary behavior in children with cerebral palsy between 1.5 and 12 years: a longitudinal study. Pediatric Physical Therapy Journal, 32 (4) 99870, 367-373. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000740
2020
Journal Article
Efficacy of group social skills interventions on social competency and participation in adolescents with acquired and developmental disabilities : a systematic review protocol
Gilmore, Rosemary, Ziviani, Jenny and Sakzewski, Leanne (2020). Efficacy of group social skills interventions on social competency and participation in adolescents with acquired and developmental disabilities : a systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, Publish Ahead of Print (12), 2618-2632. doi: 10.11124/jbisrir-d-19-00400
2020
Journal Article
Self‐care performance in children with cerebral palsy: a longitudinal study
Burgess, Andrea, Boyd, Roslyn N, Chatfield, Mark D, Ziviani, Jenny and Sakzewski, Leanne (2020). Self‐care performance in children with cerebral palsy: a longitudinal study. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 62 (9) dmcn.14561, 1061-1067. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14561
2020
Journal Article
What is the threshold dose of upper limb training for children with cerebral palsy to improve function? A systematic review
Jackman, Michelle, Lannin, Natasha, Galea, Claire, Sakzewski, Leanne, Miller, Laura and Novak, Iona (2020). What is the threshold dose of upper limb training for children with cerebral palsy to improve function? A systematic review. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 67 (3) 1440-1630.12666, 269-280. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12666
2020
Journal Article
Blinding and bias in randomized controlled trials: when to measure the effectiveness of blinding
Copeland, Lisa, Edwards, Priya, Sakzewski, Leanne, Thorley, Megan, Kentish, Megan, Ware, Robert S and Boyd, Roslyn N (2020). Blinding and bias in randomized controlled trials: when to measure the effectiveness of blinding. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 62 (2) dmcn.14369, 260-260. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14369
2020
Conference Publication
Bimanual performance of children with bilateral cerebral palsy aged 8 to 12 years
Burgess, A., Boyd, R. N., Ziviani, J., Chatfield, M. and Sakzewski, L. (2020). Bimanual performance of children with bilateral cerebral palsy aged 8 to 12 years. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Perth, Australia, 11-14 March 2020. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14470
2020
Conference Publication
Self-care in children with cerebral palsy aged 1.5 to 12 years, and its relationship to manual ability: a longitudinal study.
Burgess, A., Boyd, R. N., Ziviani, J., Chatfield, M. and Sakzewski, L. (2020). Self-care in children with cerebral palsy aged 1.5 to 12 years, and its relationship to manual ability: a longitudinal study.. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Perth Australia, 11 - 14 March 2020. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14494
2020
Conference Publication
Intrinsic motivation for physical activity predicts change in response to participation-focused therapy in children with cerebral palsy.
Reedman, S., Ziviani, J., Boyd, R. N. and Sakzewski, L. (2020). Intrinsic motivation for physical activity predicts change in response to participation-focused therapy in children with cerebral palsy.. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Perth, WA, Australia, 11 - 14 March 2020. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14494
2020
Conference Publication
What's in the black box of a participation focused intervention?
Reedman, S., Jayan, L., Ziviani, J., Boyd, R. and Sakzewski, L. (2020). What's in the black box of a participation focused intervention?. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Perth, Australia, 11-14 March 2020. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
2020
Conference Publication
Mothers' perspectives on the influences shaping their early experiences with infants at risk of cerebral palsy in West Bengal, India
Branjerdporn, N., Crawford, E., Ziviani, J., Boyd, R., Sakzewski, L. and Benfer, K. (2020). Mothers' perspectives on the influences shaping their early experiences with infants at risk of cerebral palsy in West Bengal, India. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Perth, Australia, 11-14 March 2020. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
2020
Conference Publication
The friends project: optimising social competency in youth with acquired brain injuries and cerebral palsy: a randomised controlled trial.
Gilmore, R., Ziviani, J., Hilton, N., McIntyre, S., ,Smithers-Sheedy, H., Williams, T., Laugeson, E. and Sakzewski, L. (2020). The friends project: optimising social competency in youth with acquired brain injuries and cerebral palsy: a randomised controlled trial.. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Perth, WA, Australia, 11 - 14 March 2020. Wiley. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14494
2020
Conference Publication
Dose of practice: how much do children with cerebral palsy need to improve upper limb function?
Jackman, M., Lannin, N., Galea, C., Sakzewski, L., Miller, L. and Novak, I. (2020). Dose of practice: how much do children with cerebral palsy need to improve upper limb function?. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Perth, Australia, 11-14 March 2020. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
2020
Conference Publication
Efficacy of parent-implemented early interventions in low-and-middle income counties for children with cerebral palsy to improve parent mental health: systematic review
Branjerdporn, N., Sakzewski, L., Benfer, K., Crawford, E., Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. (2020). Efficacy of parent-implemented early interventions in low-and-middle income counties for children with cerebral palsy to improve parent mental health: systematic review. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Perth, Australia, 11-14 March 2020. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
2019
Journal Article
Defining functional therapy in research involving children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review
Geijen, Mellanie, Ketelaar, Marjolijn, Sakzewski, Leanne, Palisano, Robert and Rameckers, Eugene (2019). Defining functional therapy in research involving children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 40 (2), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2019.1664703
2019
Journal Article
Protocol for a multisite randomised trial of Hand–Arm Bimanual Intensive Training Including Lower Extremity training for children with bilateral cerebral palsy: HABIT-ILE Australia
Sakzewski, Leanne, Bleyenheuft, Yannick, Boyd, Roslyn N., Novak, Iona, Elliott, Catherine, Reedman, Sarah, Morgan, Cathy, Pannek, Kerstin, Fripp, Jurgen, Golland, Prue, Rowell, David, Chatfield, Mark and Ware, Robert Stuart (2019). Protocol for a multisite randomised trial of Hand–Arm Bimanual Intensive Training Including Lower Extremity training for children with bilateral cerebral palsy: HABIT-ILE Australia. BMJ Open, 9 (9) e032194, e032194. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032194
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Preschool HABIT-ILE: The impact of intensive motor training to improve gross motor function in young children with bilateral cerebral palsy.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Sarah Reedman
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Doctor Philosophy
CP ArtS: Optimising social skills in primary school-aged children with acquired brain injury and cerebral palsy through active participation in a group-based Creative and Performing Arts Social skills program
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jacqui Barfoot
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
A multi-centre, randomised waitlist-control trial investigating a parent assisted social skills group program for adolescents with brain injuries: The Friends Project
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zephanie Tyack
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Caregiver-infant emotional availability outcomes and intervention delivery fidelity in a community-based caregiver-implemented program for infants at high risk of cerebral palsy in a low resource context
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kath Benfer, Dr Emma Crawford
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Development of self-care performance in children with cerebral palsy, and its relationship to manual ability.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roslyn Boyd
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Efficacy of an online multimodal therapy program on gross motor outcomes in children and adolescents with an acquired brain injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Roslyn Boyd
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