Janet Leathem

Janet Leathem
Leathem in 2001
Born	New Zealand
Alma mater	Victoria University of Wellington
Scientific career
Fields	Traumatic brain injury
Institutions	Massey University
Thesis	Some Aspects of Cortical Functioning in Man  (1980)
Website	www.massey.ac.nz/massey/expertise/profile.cfm?stref=635030

Janet Marion Leathem is a New Zealand psychology academic specializing in traumatic brain injury. She is currently a full professor at Massey University. ^[1]

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.

References

1. "Prof Janet Leathem – Professor – Massey University". Massey.ac.nz. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
2. Te Waharoa. "The assessment of laterality – 64VUW". Tewaharoa.victoria.ac.nz. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
3. Te Waharoa. "Some Aspects of Cortical Functioning in Man – 64VUW". Tewaharoa.victoria.ac.nz. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
4. "Banks scandal: Lost in the memory banks". The New Zealand Herald . 30 April 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
5. "Rugby needs to get serious about concussions: Study". The New Zealand Herald . 25 July 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
6. "Rugby attitude to concussion criticised | Otago Daily Times Online News". Otago Daily Times . 27 July 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2018.

External links

• Janet Leathem on LinkedIn
• Publications by Janet Leathem at ResearchGate