Annette Majnemer
Professor
BSc (OT); MSc (Neurology & Neurosurgery); PhD (Neurology & Neurosurgery) (McGill)
Prof. Majnemer's research interests focus primarily on early identification strategies for children at high risk for disability and the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence outcomes in children and youth with developmental disabilities. She is also studying knowledge translation strategies that promote best practice for children with developmental challenges. She currently leads CHILD-BRIGHT, a pan-Canadian patient-oriented research network (SPOR) focused on children with brain-based disabilities.
Research Areas:
childhood disability
knowledge translation
outcome measures
participation and well-being
patient engagement
rehabilitation services
2024:
Singla, A, Khanna, R, Kaur, M, Kelm, K, Zaiane, OR, Rosenfelt, C, Bui, TA, Rezaei, N, Nicholas, DB, Reformat, MZ, Majnemer, A, Ogourtsova, T, Bolduc, FV. Deciphering complexity and diversity neurodevelopmental disorders by developing a knowledge graph powered chatbot. JMIR, 26, e50182. doi: 10.2196/50182 (2024)
Bolduc, ME*, Rennick, JE, Gagnon, I, Sokol, E, Majnemer, A, Brossard-Racine, M. Navigating the healthcare system with my child with CHD: parental perspectives on developmental follow-up practices. Cardiology in the Young, 34(1): 37-43. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1047951123001051 (2024)
Shikako, K, Lai, J, Yoo, PY, Teachman, G, Majnemer, A. Evidence-informed stakeholder consultation to promote rights-based approaches for children with disabilities. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 5:1322191,10.3389/fresc.2024.1322191 (2024)
Dionne, E, Majnemer, A, Beauchamp, MH, & Brossard-Racine, M. Factors associated with mathematical capacity in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 147:104710. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2024.104710 (2024).
Ogourtsova, T, Gonzalez, M, Zerbo, A, Gavin, F, Shikako, K, Weiss, J, Majnemer, A. Lessons learned in measuring patient engagement in a Canada-wide childhood disability network. Res Involv Engagem. 10(1):1-26. doi: 10.1186/s40900-024-00551-9. (2024)
Hanson, J, Sasitharan, A, Ogourtsova, T, Majnemer, A. Knowledge translation strategies used to promote evidence-based rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy: A scoping review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2360661 (2024)
Singla, A., Khanna, R., Kaur, M., Kelm, K., Zaiane, O., Rosenfelt, C. S., Bui, T. A., Rezaei, N., Nicholas, D., Reformat, M. Z., Majnemer, A., Ogourtsova, T., Bolduc, F. Developing a Chatbot to support individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders: Tutorial. JMIR Publications. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 26, e50182. doi:10.2196/50182 (2024).
Hanson, J., Majnemer, A., Pietrangelo, F., Dickson, L., Shikako-Thomas, K., Dahan-Oliel, N., Steven, E., Iliopoulos, G., Ogourtsova, T. Evidence-based early rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy: Co-development of a multifaceted knowledge translation strategy for rehabilitation professionals. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 5, 1413240. Doi: 10.3389/fresc.2024.1413240 (2024)
Sakzewski, L., Reedman, S. E., Elliott, C., Ziviani, J., Novak, I., Trost, S., Majnemer, A., Comans, T., Shikako, K., Ware, R. S., McNamara, L., Williams, S., Keramat, S. A., Brookes, D., Boyd, R. N. Participate CP 2: optimising participation in physically active leisure for children with cerebral palsy - protocol for a phase III randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 13(10), e075570. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075570 (2024)
Noyek, S.,* Mounsey, A., Costello, C., Hanlon Dearman, A., Rempel, G., O’Donnell, M., Majnemer, A., Ogourtsova, T., Pace, N., Patel, H., McKellin, W., Young, M., Filliter, J., Wittmeier, K. Participant experiences with an online coaching program for caregivers of preschool children with suspected developmental delay: A qualitative analysis. BMC Pediatircs. (submitted 2024, in review)
Mahmoudi, E., Yejong Yoo, P., Chandra, A., Cardoso, R., Denner Dos Santosm C., Majnemer, A., Shikako, K. Gamification in Mobile Apps for Children With Disabilities: Scoping Review. JMIR Serious Games, 12, e49029. doi: 10.2196/49029 (2024)
Lazarowitz, R., Taqi, D., Lee, C., Boruff, J., McBain, K., Majnemer, A., Bussières, A., Dahan-Oliel, N. Knowledge Translation Interventions to Increase the Uptake of Evidence-Based Practice Among Pediatric Rehabilitation Professionals: A Systematic Review. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, 1–34. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2024.2421854 (2024)
Majnemer, A., Ogourtsova, T., O'Donnell, M., Wittmeier, K., Filliter, J., Batara, J., Yaskina, M., Ballantyne, M., Costello, C., Hanlon-Dearman, A., Khan, F., Lach, L., Pace, N., Patel, H., Rempel, G., Young, M., and the BRIGHT Coaching group. BRIGHT Coaching to empower caregivers of children with emerging developmental delays on waitlists for services: A randomized controlled trial. (xx)
Hanson, J., Majnemer, A., Shikako, K., Dahan-Oliel, N., Pietrangelo, F., Dickson, L., Steven, E., Iliopoulos, G, & Ogourtsova, T. Implementation of a knowledge translation strategy to promote early evidence-based rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy: Mixed-methods study. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. (submitted 2024, in review).
Noyek, S.,* Tomas, V., Hanson, J., Demers, C., Pace, N., Young, M., Bussières, A., Costello, C., Majnemer, A., Askin, N. & Wittmeier, K. Exploring the Barriers and Facilitators of Implementing Family Focused Child Development Programs in Real-World Settings: A Scoping Review. Implementation Science Communications. (submitted 2025, in review)
Mahmoudi, E.*, Movahed, M., Majnemer, A., Denner, C., Backlin, G., Siou, A., Glegg, S., Pritchard, L., McCabe, J., Shikako, K., JooayApp Research Group. Gamification Strategies That Promote Leisure Participation in Children and Youth with Disabilities. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology (submitted 2025)
