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Peer-Reviewed Articles

2024

Tremblay, S. M.*, Lal, S., Ferro, M.A. & Anaby, D. (2025). Services addressing mental health needs of youth in physical rehabilitation: Perspectives of clinicians, youth and family members. Child: Care, Health & Development. 51:e70019. Published online December 4th, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cch.70019

Tremblay S*., Lal S., Ferro M., Anaby D. (2024). Mental health practices in rehabilitation for youth with physical disabilities: A chart review study. Disability & Rehabilitation, 1-7. Published online April 26, 2024. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2344659

Shakya S*.; Gopalakrishnan S.; Anaby D.; Madapura S.; Balakrishna Shetty H.; Hasmukhlal Shah H; Venkatesan V.S., Krishna Rao B. (2024). The effect of novel Head and Trunk Control Rehabilitation (HATCoRe) device in children with Cerebral Palsy: Single-Subject Multiple Baseline Protocol. MethodsX. MEX-D-23-01147. Published online March 11th, 2024. doi: 10.1016/j.mex.2024.102649

Ullenhag A., Imms C., Anaby D., Kramer J., Girdler S., Gorter JW., Ketelaar M., Jahnsen R., Elliott C., Granlund M. (published). How can we reach long-lasting inclusive participation for all? A vision for the future. Child: Care, Health & Development. doi: 10.1111/cch.13249

Kaelin, V.*, Saluja, S., Bosak, D. L., Anaby, D., Werler, M., & Khetani, M. A. (2024). Caregiver Strategies Supporting Community Participation Among Children and Youth with or at Risk for Disabilities: A Mixed-Methods Study. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 12, 1345755. doi: 10.3389/fped.2024.1345755

2023

Anaby D., Avery L., Palisano R., Levin M., Khayargoli P.*, Hsieh Y.-H., et al. Environment-based approaches to improve participation of young people with physical disabilities during COVID-19. Dev Med Child Neurol. December 2023. doi: 00: 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15822

Ryan M.*, Shahin S.*, Waisman-Nitzan M.* & Anaby D., (2023) Is the Y-PEM useful for me? Perspectives of youth with visual impairment, Disability and Rehabilitation. December 2023. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2291553

Hsieh Y.-H.*, Ryan M.* & Anaby D., (2023) Towards multi-faceted outcomes of participation-based interventions: mapping the PREP’s effects for children and youth with disabilities, Disability and Rehabilitation. November 2023. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2280084.

Waisman-Nitzan M.*, Ivzori Y., Anaby D., (2023) Promoting Participation-Focused Practices in Inclusive Educational Settings: Stakeholders’ Perspectives Following a Knowledge Translation Initiative. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. November/December 2023, Vol. 77(6), 7706205050. doi: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.050262

Kaya Kara O., Kara K., Dogan M., Nur Tascioglu E., Kose B., Yaprak Cetin S., Sahin S., Anaby D. (2023) How cognitive and behavioural body-functions of children with ADHD are linked to their participation and environmental supports? Research in Developmental Disabilities. Published online 26 August 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2023.10459

Shahin S.*, Ahmed S., DiRezze B., Anaby D. (2023) Reliability and Validity of the Youth and Young-Adult Participation and Environment Measure (Y-PEM): An Initial Evaluation. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics. Published online 06 July 2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2023.2232030

Shahin S.*, Ryan M.*, DiRezze B., Ahmed S., Anaby D. (2023) Utility of the workplace participation domain of the Youth and Young-adult Participation and Environment Measure (Y-PEM): Stakeholder’s perspectives. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. Published online 06 July 2023. doi: 10.3233/JVR-230032

Golos A., Vidislavski S., Anaby D. (2023). Participation patterns of Israeli children without autism, and the impact of environment. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. Published online 06 July 2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2023.2230269

Amalfi A.*, Li J.-Y.*, Tang C.*, Théberge-Lamoureux V.*, Rinaldi E.*, Khayargoli P.*, Anaby D. Mental health problems among transition-aged youth with physical disabilities: An initial evaluation. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, section Disability, Rehabilitation, and Inclusion (May 5, 2023). doi: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1069464

Tremblay S.*, Lal S., Xiang L., Ferro M., Anaby D. (2023). Organization of rehabilitation services for youth with physical disabilities and mental health problems: A scoping review. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, section Strengthening Rehabilitation in Health Systems. 4:1085827. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1085827

Wang Z.*, Golos A., Weiss J., Anaby D. (2023). Participation of children with Autism during COVID-19: The role of maternal participation. OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research. published online Apr 23, 2023. doi: 10.1177/15394492231164939

Golos A, Zyger C, Lavie-Pitaro Y, Anaby D. Improving Participation among Youth with Disabilities within Their Unique Socio-Cultural Context during COVID-19 Pandemic: Initial Evaluation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023; 20(5):3913. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20053913.

Souto DO, da Silva LC, de Sousa Junior RR, et al. Practitioner-led, peer-group sports intervention combined with a context-focused intervention for children with cerebral palsy: a protocol of a feasibility randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open 2023;13:e068486. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-06848.

2022

Bonnard M., Hui C., Manganaro M. & Anaby D. (2022). Toward Participation-Focused School-Based Occupational Therapy: Current Profile and Possible Directions. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, DOI: 10.1080/19411243.2022.215642.

Lal S., Tremblay S*., Starcevic D., Mauger-Lavigne M., Anaby D. (2022). Mental health problems among adolescents and young adults with childhood-onset physical disabilities: a scoping review. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, section Disability, Rehabilitation, and Inclusion.

Killeen H*. & Anaby D. (2022). The impact of parent involvement on improving participation of children born preterm: The story in the baseline. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 28, 100942.

Cahill, P., Reitzel, M., Anaby, D., Camden, C., Phoenix, M., Romoff, S. Campbell, W. (2022). Supporting rehabilitation stakeholders in making service delivery decisions: A rapid review of multi-criteria decision analysis methods. Disability and Rehabilitation.

Cinar E., Dana Anaby, Rosalie Dostie, PRISE-PT Network & Chantal Camden (2022) Perspectives of International Experts on Collaborative Tiered School-Based Physiotherapy Service Delivery, Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2022.2073799

Ianni L., DR. Chantal Camden & DR. Dana Anaby (2022) How can we evaluate collaborative practices in inclusive schools? Challenges and proposed solutions, Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention, DOI: 10.1080/19411243.2022.2054486

Waisman-Nitzan M., Yonat Ivzori & Dana Anaby (2022) Implementing Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP) for Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Schools: A Knowledge Translation Strategy, Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2022.2037809

2021

Anaby D, Khetani M, Piskur B, van der Holst M, Bedell G, Schakel F, de Kloet A, Simeonsson R, Imms C. Towards a paradigm shift in pediatric rehabilitation: Accelerating the uptake of evidence on participation into routine clinical practice. Disabil Rehabil. 2021 Apr 8;:1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1903102.

Camden C, Campbell W, Missiuna C, Berbari J, Héguy L, Gauvin C, Dostie R, Ianni L, Rivard L, Anaby D. Implementing Partnering for Change in Québec: Occupational Therapy Activities and Stakeholders' Perceptions. Can J Occup Ther. 2021 Mar;88(1):71-82. doi: 10.1177/0008417421994368.

Srinivasan R, Kulkarni V, Smriti S, Teplicky R, Anaby D. Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Evaluation of the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth to the Indian Context-A Mixed-Methods Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Feb 5;18(4). doi: 10.3390/ijerph18041514.

Anaby D, Ryan M, Palisano RJ, Levin MF, Gorter JW, Avery L, Cormier I, Teplicky R, Coulter J, Hanes J. Participation during a Pandemic: Forging New Pathways. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2021;41(2):115-119. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2021.1875739.

Shabat T, Fogel-Grinvald H, Anaby D, Golos A. Participation Profile of Children and Youth, Aged 6-14, with and without ADHD, and the Impact of Environmental Factors. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jan 11;18(2). doi: 10.3390/ijerph18020537.

2020

Montpetit-Tourangeau K, Kairy D, Ahmed S, Anaby D, Bussières A, Lamontagne MÈ, Rochette A, Shikako-Thomas K, Thomas A. A strategic initiative to facilitate knowledge translation research in rehabilitation. BMC Health Serv Res. 2020 Oct 23;20(1):973. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05772-8.

Chan-Viquez D, Hasanbarani F, Zhang L, Anaby D, Turpin NA, Lamontagne A, Feldman AG, Levin MF. Development of vertical and forward jumping skills in typically developing children in the context of referent control of motor actions. Dev Psychobiol. 2020 Sep;62(6):711-722. doi: 10.1002/dev.21949.

Anaby D, Ianni L, Héguy L, Camden C. Actual and ideal roles of school staff to support students with special needs: current needs and strategies for improvement. Support for Learning. 2020 July; 35(3). doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9604.12313.

Jarvis JM, Kaelin VC, Anaby D, Teplicky R, Khetani MA. Electronic participation-focused care planning support for families: a pilot study. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2020 Aug;62(8):954-961. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14535.

Anaby D, Vrotsou K, Kroksmark U, Ellegård K. Changes in participation patterns of youth with physical disabilities following the Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation intervention: A time-geography approach. Scand J Occup Ther. 2020 Jul;27(5):364-372. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2018.1554088.

Hoehne C, Baranski B, Benmohammed L, Bienstock L, Menezes N, Margolese N, Anaby D. Changes in Overall Participation Profile of Youth with Physical Disabilities Following the PREP Intervention. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jun 4;17(11). doi: 10.3390/ijerph17113990.

Anaby D, Avery L, Gorter JW, Levin MF, Teplicky R, Turner L, Cormier I, Hanes J. Improving body functions through participation in community activities among young people with physical disabilities. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2020 May;62(5):640-646. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14382.

Shahin S, Reitzel M, Di Rezze B, Ahmed S, Anaby D. Environmental Factors that Impact the Workplace Participation of Transition-Aged Young Adults with Brain-Based Disabilities: A Scoping Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Mar 31;17(7). doi: 10.3390/ijerph17072378.

2019

Jarvis JM, Gurga A, Greif A, Lim H, Anaby D, Teplicky R, Khetani MA. Usability of the Participation and Environment Measure Plus (PEM+) for Client-Centered and Participation-Focused Care Planning. Am J Occup Ther. 2019 Jul/Aug;73(4):7304205130p1-7304205130p8. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2019.032235

Anaby D, Pozniak K. Participation-based intervention in childhood disability: a family-centred approach. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2019 May;61(5):502. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14156.

Wilk N, Tiberi M, Lepiane D, Patel D, Anaby D. Capturing participation patterns with the Aday App: Perspectives of youth with disabilities. Annals of International Occupational Therapy. 2019 April; 2(3):104-114. doi: 10.3928/24761222-20190403-02.

Anaby DR, Campbell WN, Missiuna C, Shaw SR, Bennett S, Khan S, Tremblay S, Kalubi-Lukusa JC, Camden C. Recommended practices to organize and deliver school-based services for children with disabilities: A scoping review. Child Care Health Dev. 2019 Jan;45(1):15-27. doi: 10.1111/cch.12621.

Killeen H, Shahin S, Bedell G, Anaby D. Supporting the participation of youth with physical disabilities: Parents’ strategies. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2019; 82(3):153-161. doi: 10.1177/0308022618808735.

2018

Killeen H, Shiel A, Law M, O'Donovan DJ, Segurado R, Anaby D. Relationships between Adaptive Behaviours, Personal Factors, and Participation of Young Children. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2018 Nov;38(4):343-354. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2017.1406428.

Anaby D. Towards a new generation of participation-based interventions for adolescents with disabilities: the impact of the environment and the need for individual-based designs. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2018 Aug;60(8):735-736. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13749.

Anaby DR, Law M, Feldman D, Majnemer A, Avery L. The effectiveness of the Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP) intervention: improving participation of adolescents with physical disabilities. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2018 May;60(5):513-519. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13682.

Di Marino E, Tremblay S, Khetani M, Anaby D. The effect of child, family and environmental factors on the participation of young children with disabilities. Disabil Health J. 2018 Jan;11(1):36-42. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2017.05.005.

2017

Anaby D, Mercerat C, Tremblay S. Enhancing Youth Participation Using the PREP Intervention: Parents' Perspectives. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2017 Sep 2;14(9). doi: 10.3390/ijerph14091005.

Anaby D, Korner-Bitensky N, Steven E, Tremblay S, Snider L, Avery L, Law M. Current Rehabilitation Practices for Children with Cerebral Palsy: Focus and Gaps. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2017 Feb;37(1):1-15. doi: 10.3109/01942638.2015.1126880.

Yee T, Magill-Evans J, Zwaigenbaum L, Sacrey L, Askari A, Anaby D. Participation Measures for Pre-School Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 2017; 4(2):132-141. doi: 10.1007/s40489-017-0102-8.

2016

Camden C, Foley V, Anaby D, Shikako-Thomas K, Gauthier-Boudreault C, Berbari J, Missiuna C. Using an evidence-based online module to improve parents' ability to support their child with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Disabil Health J. 2016 Jul;9(3):406-15. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2016.04.002.

Anaby DR, Law MC, Majnemer A, Feldman D. Opening doors to participation of youth with physical disabilities: An intervention study. Can J Occup Ther. 2016 Apr;83(2):83-90. doi: 10.1177/0008417415608653.

Bonnard M, Anaby D. Enabling Participation of Students through School-based Occupational Therapy Services: Towards a Broader Scope of Practice. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2016; 79(3):188-192. doi: 10.1177/0308022615612807.

2015

Anaby D, Law M, Teplicky R, Turner L. Focusing on the Environment to Improve Youth Participation: Experiences and Perspectives of Occupational Therapists. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2015 Oct 23;12(10):13388-98. doi: 10.3390/ijerph121013388.

Law M, Anaby D, Imms C, Teplicky R, Turner L. Improving the participation of youth with physical disabilities in community activities: An interrupted time series design. Aust Occup Ther J. 2015 Apr;62(2):105-15. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12177.

Anaby D, Korner-Bitensky N, Law M, Cormier I. Focus on participation for children and youth with disabilities: Supporting therapy practice through a guided knowledge translation process. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2015; 78:440-449. doi: 10.1177/0308022614563942.

Askari S, Anaby D, Bergthorson M, Majnemer M, Elsabbagh M, Zwaigenbaum L. Participation of children and youth with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A scoping review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 2015; 2(1):103-114. doi: 10.1007/s40489-014-0040-7.

2014

Anaby D, Lal S, Huszczynski J, Maich J, Rogers J, Law M. Interrupted time series design: a useful approach for studying interventions targeting participation. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2014 Nov;34(4):457-70. doi: 10.3109/01942638.2013.866612.

Tonkin BL, Ogilvie BD, Greenwood SA, Law MC, Anaby DR. The participation of children and youth with disabilities in activities outside of school: A scoping review. Can J Occup Ther. 2014 Oct;81(4):226-236. doi: 10.1177/0008417414550998.

Anaby D, Law M, Coster W, Bedell G, Khetani M, Avery L, Teplicky R. The mediating role of the environment in explaining participation of children and youth with and without disabilities across home, school, and community. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2014 May;95(5):908-17. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.01.005.

Khetani M, Marley J, Baker M, Albrecht E, Bedell G, Coster W, Anaby D, Law M. Validity of the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY) for Health Impact Assessment (HIA) in sustainable development projects. Disabil Health J. 2014 Apr;7(2):226-35. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2013.11.003.

Khetani MA, Cliff AB, Schelly C, Daunhauer L, Anaby D. Decisional Support Algorithm for Collaborative Care Planning using the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY): A Mixed Methods Study. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2014 Mar 26;. doi: 10.3109/01942638.2014.899288.

Law M, Hanna S, Anaby D, Kertoy M, King G, Xu L. Health-related quality of life of children with physical disabilities: a longitudinal study. BMC Pediatr. 2014 Jan 30;14:26. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-14-26.

2013

Anaby D, Hand C, Bradley L, DiRezze B, Forhan M, DiGiacomo A, Law M. The effect of the environment on participation of children and youth with disabilities: a scoping review. Disabil Rehabil. 2013 Sep;35(19):1589-98. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2012.748840.

Bedell G, Coster W, Law M, Liljenquist K, Kao YC, Teplicky R, Anaby D, Khetani MA. Community participation, supports, and barriers of school-age children with and without disabilities. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013 Feb;94(2):315-23. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.09.024.

Law M, Anaby D, Teplicky R, Khetani M, Coster W, Bedell G. Participation in the home environment among children and youth with and without disabilities. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2013; 76(2):58-66. doi: 10.4276/030802213x13603244419112.

2012

Law M, King G, Petrenchik T, Kertoy M, Anaby D. The assessment of preschool children's participation: internal consistency and construct validity. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr. 2012 Aug;32(3):272-87. doi: 10.3109/01942638.2012.662584.

Anaby D, Law M, Hanna S, Dematteo C. Predictors of change in participation rates following acquired brain injury: results of a longitudinal study. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2012 Apr;54(4):339-46. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2011.04204.

2011

Vrkljan BH, Anaby D. What vehicle features are considered important when buying an automobile? An examination of driver preferences by age and gender. J Safety Res. 2011 Feb;42(1):61-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jsr.2010.11.006.

Law M, Anaby D, DeMatteo C, Hanna S. Participation patterns of children with acquired brain injury. Brain Inj. 2011;25(6):587-95. doi: 10.3109/02699052.2011.572945.

Anaby D, Miller WC, Jarus T, Eng JJ, Noreau L. Participation and Well-Being Among Older Adults Living with Chronic Conditions. Soc Indic Res. 2011 Jan;100(1):171-183. doi: 10.1007/s11205-010-9611-x.

2010

Anaby DR, Backman CL, Jarus T. Measuring occupational balance: a theoretical exploration of two approaches. Can J Occup Ther. 2010 Dec;77(5):280-8. doi: 10.2182/cjot.2010.77.5.4.

Jarus T, Bart O, Engel-Yeger B, Law M, Anaby D. Childhood participation in after-school activities: What is to be expected? British Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2010; 73(8):344-350. doi: 10.4276/030802210X12813483277062.

Anaby D, Jarus T, Backman C, Zumbo B. The role of occupational characteristics and occupational imbalance in explaining well-being. Applied Research in Quality of Life. 2010; 5(2):81-104. doi: 10.1007/s11482-010-9094-6.

Anaby D, Jarus T, Backman C, Zumbo B. Psychometric evaluation of the Hebrew language version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Social Indicators Research. 2010; 96(2):267-274. doi: 10.1007/s11205-009-9476-z.

2009

Anaby D, Miller WC, Eng JJ, Jarus T, Noreau L. Can personal and environmental factors explain participation of older adults?. Disabil Rehabil. 2009;31(15):1275-82. doi: 10.1080/09638280802572940.

Engel-Yeger B, Jarus T, Anaby D, Law M. Differences in patterns of participation between youths with cerebral palsy and typically developing peers. Am J Occup Ther. 2009 Jan-Feb;63(1):96-104. doi: 10.5014/ajot.63.1.96.

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