Janet Leathem
New Zealand psychology academic
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Janet Marion Leathem is a New Zealand psychology academic specializing in traumatic brain injury. She is currently a full professor at Massey University.[1]
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Born
New Zealand
AlmamaterVictoria University of Wellington
FieldsTraumatic brain injury
InstitutionsMassey University
Janet Leathem | |
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Leathem in 2001 | |
| Born | New Zealand |
| Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Traumatic brain injury |
| Institutions | Massey University |
| Thesis | |
| Website | www |
Academic career
After a 1975 MSc thesis titled 'The assessment of laterality' [2] and a 1980 PhD titled 'Some Aspects of Cortical Functioning in Man,' [3] both at Victoria University of Wellington, Leathem moved to Massey University, where she rose to full professor.[1]
Leathem has spoken out about memory loss, in relation to the John Banks and Kim Dotcom scandal,[4] and the way concussion is handled in rugby union.[5][6]
Selected works
- Leathem, Janet M.; Murphy, Latesha J.; Flett, Ross A. (1998). "Self-and informant-ratings on the patient competency rating scale in patients with traumatic brain injury". Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. 20 (5): 694–705. doi:10.1076/jcen.20.5.694.1122. PMID 10079045.
- Barnfield, Tracey V.; Leathem, Janet M. (1998). "Incidence and outcomes of traumatic brain injury and substance abuse in a New Zealand prison population". Brain Injury. 12 (6): 455–466. doi:10.1080/026990598122421. PMID 9638323.
- Gemmell, Chriztine; Leathem, Janet M. (2006). "A study investigating the effects of Tai Chi Chuan: individuals with traumatic brain injury compared to controls". Brain Injury. 20 (2): 151–156. doi:10.1080/02699050500442998. PMID 16421063.
- Christianson, Muriel K.; Leathem, Janet M. (2004). "Development and standardisation of the computerised finger tapping test: comparison with other finger tapping instruments". New Zealand Journal of Psychology. 33 (2).
- Barnfield, Tracey V.; Leathem, Janet M. (1998). "Neuropsychological outcomes of traumatic brain injury and substance abuse in a New Zealand prison population". Brain Injury. 12 (11): 951–962. doi:10.1080/026990598122007. ISSN 0269-9052. PMID 9839028.
