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Associate Professor Leanne Sakzewski
Associate Professor

Leanne Sakzewski

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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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Works

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223 works between 1996 and 2024

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2019

Journal Article

Multicentre, randomised waitlist control trial investigating a parent-assisted social skills group programme for adolescents with brain injuries: protocol for the friends project

Gilmore, Rose, Sakzewski, Leanne, Ziviani, Jenny, Mcintyre, Sarah, Smithers Sheedy, Hayley, Hilton, Nicola, Williams, Tracey, Quinn, Kirsten, Sarandrea, Anne Marie, Laugeson, Elizabeth and Chatfield, Mark (2019). Multicentre, randomised waitlist control trial investigating a parent-assisted social skills group programme for adolescents with brain injuries: protocol for the friends project. BMJ Open, 9 (8) e029587, e029587. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029587

Multicentre, randomised waitlist control trial investigating a parent-assisted social skills group programme for adolescents with brain injuries: protocol for the friends project

2019

Journal Article

A systematic review of upper limb activity measures for 5‐ to 18‐year‐old children with bilateral cerebral palsy

Burgess, Andrea, Boyd, Roslyn N., Ziviani, Jenny and Sakzewski, Leanne (2019). A systematic review of upper limb activity measures for 5‐ to 18‐year‐old children with bilateral cerebral palsy. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 66 (5) 1440-1630.12600, 552-567. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12600

A systematic review of upper limb activity measures for 5‐ to 18‐year‐old children with bilateral cerebral palsy

2019

Journal Article

Development of hand function during the first year of life in children with unilateral cerebral palsy

Sakzewski, Leanne, Sicola, Elisa, Verhage, Cornelia H, Sgandurra, Giuseppina and Eliasson, Ann-Christin (2019). Development of hand function during the first year of life in children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 61 (5), 563-569. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14091

Development of hand function during the first year of life in children with unilateral cerebral palsy

2019

Journal Article

Efficacy of participation-focused therapy on performance of physical activity participation goals and habitual physical activity in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

Reedman, Sarah E., Boyd, Roslyn N., Trost, Stewart G., Elliott, Catherine and Sakzewski, Leanne (2019). Efficacy of participation-focused therapy on performance of physical activity participation goals and habitual physical activity in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 100 (4), 676-686. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.11.012

Efficacy of participation-focused therapy on performance of physical activity participation goals and habitual physical activity in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

2019

Journal Article

Neuromotor performance in infants before and after early open heart surgery and risk factors for delayed development at six months of age

Campbell, Miranda J., Ziviani, Jenny M., Stocker, Christian F., Khan, Asaduzzaman and Sakzewski, Leanne (2019). Neuromotor performance in infants before and after early open heart surgery and risk factors for delayed development at six months of age. Cardiology in the Young, 29 (2), 100-109. doi: 10.1017/S1047951118001622

Neuromotor performance in infants before and after early open heart surgery and risk factors for delayed development at six months of age

2019

Journal Article

Neuromotor performance in infants before and after early open-heart surgery and risk factors for delayed development at 6 months of age - ERRATUM

Campbell, Miranda J., Ziviani, Jenny M., Stocker, Christian F., Khan, Asaduzzaman and Sakzewski, Leanne (2019). Neuromotor performance in infants before and after early open-heart surgery and risk factors for delayed development at 6 months of age - ERRATUM. Cardiology in the Young, 29 (2), 110. doi: 10.1017/S1047951118002408

Neuromotor performance in infants before and after early open-heart surgery and risk factors for delayed development at 6 months of age - ERRATUM

2019

Journal Article

Stability of the manual ability classification system in young children with cerebral palsy

Burgess, Andrea, Boyd, Roslyn, Ziviani, Jenny, Chatfield, Mark D., Ware, Robert S. and Sakzewski, Leanne (2019). Stability of the manual ability classification system in young children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 61 (7), 798-804. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14143

Stability of the manual ability classification system in young children with cerebral palsy

2019

Conference Publication

Relationship between self-care and manual ability in children with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 1.5-12 years : a longitudinal study

Burgess, Andrea, Boyd, Roslyn, Chatfield, Mark, Ziviani, Jenny, Ware, Robert and Sakzewski, Leanne (2019). Relationship between self-care and manual ability in children with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 1.5-12 years : a longitudinal study. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Anaheim, CA, United States, 18-21 September 2019. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14353

Relationship between self-care and manual ability in children with cerebral palsy (CP) aged 1.5-12 years : a longitudinal study

2019

Conference Publication

Bimanual performance of 8 to 12 year old children with bilateral cerebral palsy

Burgess, Andrea, Boyd, Roslyn, Ziviani, J., Chatfield, Mark, Ware, Robert and Sakzewski, Leanne (2019). Bimanual performance of 8 to 12 year old children with bilateral cerebral palsy. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Anaheim, CA, United States, 18-21 September 2019. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14354

Bimanual performance of 8 to 12 year old children with bilateral cerebral palsy

2019

Conference Publication

Self-care performance in children with cerebral palsy aged 1.5 to 12 years: a longitudinal study

Burgess, Andrea, Boyd, Roslyn, Chatfield, Mark, Ware, Robert, Ziviani, Jenny and Sakzewski, Leanne (2019). Self-care performance in children with cerebral palsy aged 1.5 to 12 years: a longitudinal study. Occupational Therapy Australia 28th National Conference, Sydney Australia, 10-12 July 2019.

Self-care performance in children with cerebral palsy aged 1.5 to 12 years: a longitudinal study

2019

Conference Publication

Sedentary behaviour peaks at 4-5 years of age in a longitudinal, population-based study of children with cerebral palsy followed between 1.5 and 12 years

Reedman, Sarah, Johnson, Emily, Sakzewski, Leanne, Gomersall, Sjaan and Boyd, Roslyn (2019). Sedentary behaviour peaks at 4-5 years of age in a longitudinal, population-based study of children with cerebral palsy followed between 1.5 and 12 years. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Anaheim, CA, United States, 18-21 September 2019. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing . doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14354

Sedentary behaviour peaks at 4-5 years of age in a longitudinal, population-based study of children with cerebral palsy followed between 1.5 and 12 years

2019

Conference Publication

Intrinsic motivation for physical activity participation predicts response to a participation-focused therapy intervention in children with cerebral palsy

Reedman, Sarah, Ziviani, Jenny, Boyd, Roslyn and Sakzewski, Leanne (2019). Intrinsic motivation for physical activity participation predicts response to a participation-focused therapy intervention in children with cerebral palsy. American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Anaheim, CA, United States, 18-21 September 2019. Wiley.

Intrinsic motivation for physical activity participation predicts response to a participation-focused therapy intervention in children with cerebral palsy

2019

Conference Publication

What dose of upper limb functional training is needed to achieve clinically significant improvements?: a systematic review including ROC curve analysis

Jackman, M., Novak, I., Galea, C., Lannin, N., Sakzewski, L. and Miller, L. (2019). What dose of upper limb functional training is needed to achieve clinically significant improvements?: a systematic review including ROC curve analysis. 73rd AACPDM (American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine) Annual and 2nd IAACD Triannual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, United States, 18-21 September 2019. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley.

What dose of upper limb functional training is needed to achieve clinically significant improvements?: a systematic review including ROC curve analysis

2018

Journal Article

Self-care and manual ability in preschool children with cerebral palsy: a longitudinal study

Burgess, Andrea, Boyd, Roslyn N, Ziviani, Jenny, Ware, Robert S and Sakzewski, Leanne (2018). Self-care and manual ability in preschool children with cerebral palsy: a longitudinal study. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 61 (5), 570-578. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14049

Self-care and manual ability in preschool children with cerebral palsy: a longitudinal study

2018

Conference Publication

Stability of the manual ability classification system in a longitudinal study of children with cerebral palsy

Burgess, A., Boyd, R., Ware, R. and Sakzewski, L. (2018). Stability of the manual ability classification system in a longitudinal study of children with cerebral palsy. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 9–13 October 2018. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.57_14017

Stability of the manual ability classification system in a longitudinal study of children with cerebral palsy

2018

Conference Publication

Efficacy of participation-focused therapy on performance of physical activity participation goals in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

Reedman, Sarah, Boyd, Roslyn and Sakzewski, Leanne (2018). Efficacy of participation-focused therapy on performance of physical activity participation goals in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial. 9th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Auckland, New Zealand, 21-24 March 2018. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13665

Efficacy of participation-focused therapy on performance of physical activity participation goals in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

2018

Conference Publication

Development of hand function during the first year of life in children with unilateral cerebral palsy

Sakzewski, Leanne (2018). Development of hand function during the first year of life in children with unilateral cerebral palsy. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 9-13 October 2018. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.102_14017

Development of hand function during the first year of life in children with unilateral cerebral palsy

2018

Conference Publication

Treatment fidelity in provider-supported parent implemented intervention studies for infants with/at risk of developmental delay or disability: systematic review

Muir, A., Ziviani, J., Boyd, R. and Sakzewski, L. (2018). Treatment fidelity in provider-supported parent implemented intervention studies for infants with/at risk of developmental delay or disability: systematic review. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Auckland, New Zealand, 21-24 March 2018. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Treatment fidelity in provider-supported parent implemented intervention studies for infants with/at risk of developmental delay or disability: systematic review

2018

Conference Publication

Longitudinal study of the development of self-care in young children with CP, with reference to the Manual ability Classification System

Burgess, A., Boyd, R., Ziviani, J., Ware, R. and Sakzewski, L. (2018). Longitudinal study of the development of self-care in young children with CP, with reference to the Manual ability Classification System. Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Auckland, New Zealand, 21-24 March 2018. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley.

Longitudinal study of the development of self-care in young children with CP, with reference to the Manual ability Classification System

2018

Conference Publication

Update on evidence for interventions to improve participation in physical activities and habitual physical activity level in children with cerebral palsy

Reedman, S., Boyd, R. and Sakzewski, L. (2018). Update on evidence for interventions to improve participation in physical activities and habitual physical activity level in children with cerebral palsy. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 9–13 October 2018. Wiley. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.43_14017

Update on evidence for interventions to improve participation in physical activities and habitual physical activity level in children with cerebral palsy

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    CP-KASP (Cerebral Palsy Knowledge, Advocacy Skills, and Support Program): co-designed with families to optimise evidence-based support through the NDIS
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Consumer Led Research
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Running for Health: community-based adaptive exercise for cardiorespiratory health in young people with moderate to severe cerebral palsy
    NHMRC MRFF EMCR - Early to Mid-Career Researchers
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Mixed methods RCT of telehealth Program for the Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®)
    The National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Australian Cerebral Palsy Musculoskeletal Health Network
    NHMRC MRFF EPCDR - Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children and Adolescents
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    TRANSMIT: A multifaceted knowledge TRANslation Strategy iMprovIng funcTion in children and youth with cerebral palsy (NHMRC Partnership administered by The University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    Clinical validation of Artificial Intelligence for providing a personalized motor clinical profile assessment and rehabilitation of upper limb in children with unilateral Cerebral Palsy
    NHMRC European Union Collaborative Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2026
    Cerebral Palsy SYNERGY Network to Protect, Repair and improve Outcomes
    NHMRC Synergy Grants
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2027
    DRIVE CP: Directing Research In Very Early Cerebral Palsy (NHMRC CRE administered by University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    ACTIVE STRIDES-CP: Randomised trial of Intensive Rehabilitation (Combined Intensive Gait and Cycling Training) for children with moderate to severe bilateral cerebral palsy
    NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    School Readiness child outcomes of early neuroprotection/ early neurorehabilitation for infants at high risk of Cerebral Palsy- in the first 2,000 days
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Maternal Health and First 2000 Days, Early Childhood, and Exercise and Nutrition
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Intensive rehabilitation to improve motor skills of children, aged 2 to 5 years, with bilateral cerebral palsy
    Ramaciotti Health Investment Grants
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    Running for health: a pilot randomized controlled trial of RaceRunning training to improve cardiovascular health in children and youth with cerebral palsy
    Preclinical and Clinical Early Career Research
    Open grant
  • 2020
    Comparative effectiveness of functional therapies for infants and children with cerebral palsy
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2022
    Novel rehabilitation to improve outcomes for children with cerebral palsy.
    NHMRC Career Development Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Novel rehabilitation to improve outcomes for children with cerebral palsy
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Participation-focused therapy for children with physical disabilities: pearls and pitfalls
    The Children's Hospital Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2023
    HABIT-ILE: A randomised trial of Hand Arm Bimanual Intensive Training Including Lower Extremity training for children with bilateral cerebral palsy
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2024
    Participate-CP: Optimising participation in physically active leisure for children with cerebral palsy: A randomised controlled trial
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2020
    The Friends Project: optimising social competency in youth with acquired brain injury and cerebral palsy
    Motor Accident Insurance Commission
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Improving translation of intensity and quality of upper limb rehabilitation provided by occupational therapists to children with unilateral cerebral palsy: A cluster randomised controlled trial
    NHMRC Early Career Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2021
    REACH: Randomised trial of EArly Rehabilitation in Congenital Hemiplegia
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2014
    68th American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Annual Meeting (Ian Potter Foundation Travel Grant)
    Ian Potter Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Cluster randomised controlled trial to improve translation of intensive high quality upper limb rehabilitation for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
    Fellowship Fund Incorporated
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    NHMRC Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Fellowship (Level 2)
    NHMRC Translating Research into Practice Fellowships
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Associate Professor Leanne Sakzewski is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

  • 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

Completed supervision

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