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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2015
Journal Article
Randomized comparison trial of density and context of upper limb intensive group versus individualized occupational therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Sakzewski, Leanne, Miller, Laura, Ziviani, Jenny, Abbott, David F., Rose, Stephen, Macdonell, Richard A. L. and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2015). Randomized comparison trial of density and context of upper limb intensive group versus individualized occupational therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 57 (6), 539-547. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12702
2015
Journal Article
Experiences of using the Theoretical Domains Framework across diverse clinical environments: a qualitative study
Phillips, Cameron J., Marshall, Andrea P., Chaves, Nadia J., Jankelowitz, Stacey K., Lin, Ivan B., Loy, Clement T., Rees, Gwyneth, Sakzewski, Leanne, Thomas, Susie, To, The-Phung, Wilkinson, Shelley A. and Michie, Susan (2015). Experiences of using the Theoretical Domains Framework across diverse clinical environments: a qualitative study. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 8, 139-146. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S78458
2015
Conference Publication
Validity of accelerometry to measure physical activity in children with acquired brain injury
Baque, Emmah, Barber, Lee, Sakzewski, Leanne and Boyd, Roslyn (2015). Validity of accelerometry to measure physical activity in children with acquired brain injury. Annual Meeting American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, Austin, TX, United States, 21-24 October 2015. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.4_12886
2015
Conference Publication
Knowledge translation forum
Novak, Iona, Wallen, Margaret, Lannin, Natasha, Imms, Christine, McCluskey, Annie, Sakzewski, Leanne and Eames, Sally (2015). Knowledge translation forum. National Occupational Therapy Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 1-4 July 2015. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12212
2015
Conference Publication
Randomised controlled trial of a web-based multimodal training program on activity capacity and performance for children with an acquired brain injury
Baque, Emmah, Barber, Lee, Sakzewski, Leanne and Boyd, Roslyn (2015). Randomised controlled trial of a web-based multimodal training program on activity capacity and performance for children with an acquired brain injury. Annual Meeting American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, Austin, TX, United States, 21-24 October 2015. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.101_12887
2015
Conference Publication
Do we really know what they were testing? Incomplete reporting of interventions in randomized trials of upper limb therapies in cerebral palsy
Sakzewski, Leanne, Lal, Vineel and Hoffmann, Tammy (2015). Do we really know what they were testing? Incomplete reporting of interventions in randomized trials of upper limb therapies in cerebral palsy. National Occupational Therapy Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 1-4 July 2015. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12212_1
2015
Conference Publication
Best responders following web-based therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
James, Sarah, Sakzewski, Leanne, Ziviani, Jenny and Boyd, Roslyn (2015). Best responders following web-based therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Annual Meeting American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, Austin, TX, United States, 21-24 October 2015. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.1_12887
2015
Book Chapter
The Allure of the Circus: Embedding Goals in a Naturalistic Leisure Environment
Sakzewski, Leanne, Ziviani, Jenny and Poulsen, Anne A. (2015). The Allure of the Circus: Embedding Goals in a Naturalistic Leisure Environment. Goal setting and motivation in therapy: engaging children and parents. (pp. 89-99) edited by Anne A Poulsen, Jenny Ziviani and Monica Cuskelly. London, United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
2015
Conference Publication
Individual patient data meta-analysis of intensive upper limb therapy approaches on upper limb functional outcomes for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Branjerdporn, Nataya, Sakzewski, Leanne and Boyd, Roslyn (2015). Individual patient data meta-analysis of intensive upper limb therapy approaches on upper limb functional outcomes for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Annual Meeting American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Austin, TX, United States, 21-24 October 2015. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.9_12886
2014
Journal Article
Delivering evidence-based upper limb rehabilitation for children with Cerebral palsy: barriers and enablers identified by three pediatric teams
Sakzewski, Leanne, Ziviani, Jenny and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2014). Delivering evidence-based upper limb rehabilitation for children with Cerebral palsy: barriers and enablers identified by three pediatric teams. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 34 (4), 368-383. doi: 10.3109/01942638.2013.861890
2014
Journal Article
The state of the evidence for intensive upper limb therapy approaches for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Sakzewski, Leanne, Gordon, Andrew and Eliasson, Ann-Christin (2014). The state of the evidence for intensive upper limb therapy approaches for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Journal of Child Neurology, 29 (8), 1077-1090. doi: 10.1177/0883073814533150
2014
Journal Article
Botulinum toxin A for nonambulatory children with cerebral palsy: a double blind randomized controlled trial
Copeland, Lisa, Edwards, Priya, Thorley, Megan, Donaghey, Samantha, Gascoigne-Pees, Laura, Kentish, Megan, Lindsley, Jayne, McLennan, Kim, Sakzewski, Leanne and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2014). Botulinum toxin A for nonambulatory children with cerebral palsy: a double blind randomized controlled trial. Journal of Pediatrics, 165 (1), 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.01.050
2014
Journal Article
GRIN: " GRoup versus INdividual physiotherapy following lower limb intra-muscular Botulinum Toxin-A injections for ambulant children with cerebral palsy: An assessor-masked randomised comparison trial": Study protocol
Thomas, Rachel E., Johnston, Leanne M., Boyd, Roslyn N., Sakzewski, Leanne and Kentish, Megan J. (2014). GRIN: " GRoup versus INdividual physiotherapy following lower limb intra-muscular Botulinum Toxin-A injections for ambulant children with cerebral palsy: An assessor-masked randomised comparison trial": Study protocol. BMC Pediatrics, 14 (1) 35, 35.1-35.13. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-14-35
2014
Conference Publication
Test-retest reliability of two mobility assessments for children with an acquired brain injury
Baque, E. J., Barber, L. A., Sakzewski, L. and Boyd, R. N. (2014). Test-retest reliability of two mobility assessments for children with an acquired brain injury. AusACPDM 2014: 7th Biennial Scientific Conference, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 11-14 March, 2014. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12368
2014
Conference Publication
Efficacy of upper limb therapies for children with congenital hemiplegia: a systematic review and meta-analysis update
Sakzewski, L., Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. N. (2014). Efficacy of upper limb therapies for children with congenital hemiplegia: a systematic review and meta-analysis update. AusACPDM 2014: 7th Biennial Scientific Conference, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 11-14 March, 2014. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12368
2014
Journal Article
Comparison of dosage of intensive upper limb therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: How big should the therapy pill be?
Sakzewski, Leanne, Provan, Kerry, Ziviani, Jenny and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2014). Comparison of dosage of intensive upper limb therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: How big should the therapy pill be?. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 37 (February), 9-16. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.10.050
2014
Conference Publication
Randomised comparison trial of upper limb intensive group compared to individualized training for children with congenital hemiplegia
Sakzewski, L., Miller, L., Bowden, J., Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. N. (2014). Randomised comparison trial of upper limb intensive group compared to individualized training for children with congenital hemiplegia. AusACPDM 2014: 7th Biennial Scientific Conference, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 11-14 March, 2014. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12368
2014
Journal Article
Efficacy of upper limb interventions for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: Systematic review and meta-analysis update
Sakzewski, Leanne, Ziviani, Jenny and Boyd, Roslyn N. (2014). Efficacy of upper limb interventions for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: Systematic review and meta-analysis update. Pediatrics, 133 (1), e175-e204. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-0675
2014
Conference Publication
Appropriate intervention and adequate dose: an implementation study for upper limb therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Sakzewski, L., Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. N. (2014). Appropriate intervention and adequate dose: an implementation study for upper limb therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. AACPDM 2014: 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, San Diego CA, U.S.A., 10-13 September, 2014. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12540
2014
Conference Publication
Barriers and enablers to delivering intensive upper limb rehabilitation for children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Sakzewski, L., Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. N. (2014). Barriers and enablers to delivering intensive upper limb rehabilitation for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. AusACPDM 2014: 7th Biennial Scientific Conference, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia, 11-14 March, 2014. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12368
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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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, Mrs Gaela Kilgour
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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