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Scientific publications Desjardins, Leandra

Monarque, M., Buron, L., Gendron Granger, N., Louis-Delsoin, W., Labonté, N., Provost, C., Rosberger, Z., Tsimicalis, A., Bergeron, É., Bonanno, M., Sultan, S., Laverdière, C., & Desjardins, L. (2025). Preparing implementation of transition readiness screening: What do pediatric cancer survivors and caregivers want? Child: Care, Health & Development, 51(4), e70109. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.70109
Trudel, É., Ogez, D., Sultan, S., Brunier, L-S., Bernier, P., Charrette, M-C., Rondeau, É., & Desjardins, L. (Accepted for publication). Towards Equitable Access to Psychosocial Screening in Canada: Validation of the French-Canadian Psychosocial Assessment Tool. Pediatric Blood and Cancer.
Carrier, J., Lugasi, T., Labonté, N., Provost, C., Saragosti, A., Longpré, C., Koukoui, B., Régnier-Trudeau, É., Sultan, S., Coltin, H. and Perreault, S., Bonanno, M., & Desjardins, L. (2025). Targeted Transition Readiness Workshops for Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effects.Current Oncology, 32(1), 34.
Chapados, P., Monarque, M., Melo, A., Provost, C., Laverdière, C., Sultan, S., & Desjardins, L. (2025). Implementing transition readiness screening by nurses in pediatric oncology long-term follow-up care during the COVID-19 pandemic: Barriers and facilitators. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal.
Buron, L., & Desjardins, L. (2024). Commentary: Intervention Research in Pediatric Rare Diseases. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 49, 536-537, doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsae051
Rivard, M., Tremblay, J., Mestari, Z., Desjardins, L., Bergeron, É., & Lefebvre, C. (2024). Survey of families’ psychosocial needs in the context of pediatric cancer: a first step toward the participatory development of a group intervention. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2024.2404570
Buron, L., Perreault, S., Sultan, S., Bonanno, M., Coltin, H., Laverdière, C., Rondeau, É. & Desjardins, L. (2024). Full and Partial Facial Affect Recognition in Pediatric Brain Tumour Survivors and Typically Developing Children Following COVID-19 Pandemic. Current Oncology, 31(8), 4546-4558.
Desjardins, L., Hancock, K., Lai, M. C., Bartels, U., Vorstman, J., & Barrera, M. (2024). Social and Emotional Functioning of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors and Typically Developing Youth Following the Onset of the Pandemic. Current Oncology, 31(8), 4346-4356.
Bernier, P., Desjardins, L., Charette, M.-C., Latour, M.-P., & Bastien, M.-P. (2024). The role of the mental health nurse in pediatric hematology-oncology–Part 1: Developing an innovative practice. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal/Revue canadienne de soins infirmiers en oncologie, 34(3):274-280.
Bernier, P., Desjardins, L., Charette, M.C., Harnois, J., Poirier, E. & Daigle, K. (2024). A Mental Health Nurse in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: Part 3 – A Feasibility, Acceptability and Appreciation study 1-year following Implementation. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal/Revue canadienne de soins infirmiers en oncologie, 34(4).
Bonanno, M., Desjardins, L., Lugasi, T., Carrier, J., Labonté, N., Sultan, S., Coltin., H, Perreault, S., Provost, C, Cloutier, N., Saragosti, A., Régnier-Trudeau, É., Koukoui, B. (2024). Protocol for evaluation of the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a targeted transition readiness intervention for pediatric brain tumor survivors. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 10(1), 11, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-023-01437-5
Bernier, P., Desjardins, L., & Charette, M.-C. (2024). The role of mental health nursing in pediatric hematology/oncology–Part 2: Developing an implementation strategy for an innovative practice. Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal/Revue canadienne de soins infirmiers en oncologie, 34(3):287-292.
Bonanno, M., Bourque, C.J., Robichaud, L.-A., Levesque, A., Lacoste-Julien, A., Rondeau, É., Dubé, É., Leblanc, M., Bertrand, M.-C., Provost, C., Desjardins, L., Sultan, S. (2023). Prioritizing Solutions and Improving Resources among Young Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors: Results of an Online Survey. Current Oncology, 30(9), 8586-8601; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30090623
Chapados, P., Provencher, S., Aramideh, J., Dumont, É., Lugasi, T., Laverdière, C., Sultan*, S., Desjardins*, L. (2023). Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire: Skill gaps and psychosocial predictors of transition readiness among adolescents and young adults with chronic medical conditions. Child: Care, Health & Development, 1-10, https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.13156
Carruyo Soto, Y. A., & Desjardins, L. (2022). Advancing Understanding of Sociodemographic Variables Impacting Transition in AYAs Diagnosed with Cancer. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 47(10), 1107-1109, https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsac053
Hancock, K., Barrera, M., Prasad, S., Desjardins, L., Shama, W., Alexander, S., Szatmari, P., & Barrera, M. (2022). A qualitative examination of the benefits and challenges of a psychosocial screening intervention in pediatric oncology: “Support comes to us.” Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 69(5), https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.29578
Desjardins, L., Solomon, A., Shama, W., Mills, D., Chung, J., Hancock, K., & Barrera, M. (2022). The impact of caregiver anxiety/depression symptoms and family functioning on child quality of life during pediatric cancer treatment: From diagnosis to 6 months. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 40(6), 790–807. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347332.2021.2015646
Desjardins, L., Young, M., Hancock, K., Lai, M.-C., Bartels, U., Vorstman, J., & Barrera, M. (2022). Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors’ Understanding of Friendships: A Qualitative Analysis of ADOS-2 Interview Response. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 47(6), 662–673, https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsab131
Rondeau, É., Desjardins, L., Laverdière, C., Sinnett, D., Haddad, É., & Sultan, S. (2021). French-language adaptation of the 16D and 17D Quality of Life measures and score description in two Canadian pediatric samples. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 9(1), 619-635. https://doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2021.1948416
Barrera, M., Solomon, A., Desjardins, L., Chung, J., & Hancock, K. (2021). Predicting Quality of Life in Caregivers of Children with Cancer Within One Year Post-Diagnosis. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30(3), 1-10, 10.1007/s10826-021-02008-z
Caru, M., Perreault, S., Levesque, A., Sultan, S., Desjardins, L., Rondeau, É., Romo, L., Curnier, D. & Kern, L. (2021). Validity and reliability of the French version of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ brain tumor module. Quality of Life Research, 30, 2387–2404, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-021-02815-3
Desjardins, L., Lai, M. C., Vorstman, J., Bartels, U., & Barrera, M. (2021). A Novel Approach to Understanding Social Behaviors in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors: A Pilot Study. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 46(1), 80-90, 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa090
Siciliano, R. E., Thigpen, J. C., Desjardins, L., Cook, J. L., Steele, E. H., Gruhn, M. A., ... & Compas, B. E. (2021). Working memory training in pediatric brain tumor survivors after recent diagnosis: Challenges and initial effects. Applied Neuropsychology: Child, 11(3), 412–421. https://doi.org/10.1080/21622965.2021.1875226
Desjardins, L., Hancock, K., Szatmari, P., Alexander, S., Shama, W., De Souza, C., ... & Barrera, M. (2021). Protocol for mapping psychosocial screening to resources in pediatric oncology: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 7(1), 1-13.
Barrera, M., Hancock, K., Bartels, U., Solomon, A., & Desjardins, L. (2021). “I’m With my People!”: Perceived Benefits of Participation in a Group Social Skills Intervention for Children and Adolescent Survivors of Brain Tumors. Cancer Nursing: An International Journal for Cancer Care, 44(3), 197–204. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000000779
Fisher, R.S., Kenney, A.E., Fults, M.Z., Manring, S., Rodriguez, E.M., Desjardins, L., Rausch, J.R., Young-Saleme, T., Ranalli, M.A., Vannatta, K., Compas, B.E., & Gerhardt, C.A. Longitudinal understanding of prognosis among adolescents with cancer. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 68(3), e28826, https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.28826
Desjardins, L., Rodriguez, E., Dunn, M., Bemis, H., Murphy, L., Manring, S., Winning, A., Vannatta, K., Gerhardt, C. A., & Compas, B. E. (2020). Coping and Social Adjustment in Pediatric Oncology: From Diagnosis to 12 Months. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 45(10), 1199–1207. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa077
Desjardins, L., Etkin-Spigelman, L., Hancock, K., Chung, J., Shama, W., Mills, D., ... & Barrera, M. (2020). Healthcare provider utility ratings of a psychosocial screening summary: from diagnosis to 6 months. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28(4), 1717-1723, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-04969-w
Barrera, M., Alexander, S., Atenafu, E. G., Chung, J., Hancock, K., Solomon, A., Desjardins, L., Shama, W., & Mills, D. (2020). Psychosocial screening and mental health in pediatric cancer: A randomized controlled trial. Health Psychology, 39(5), 381–390. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000825
Fraley, C. E., Thigpen, J. C., Pearson, M. M., Kuttesch Jr, J. F., Desjardins, L., Hoskinson, K. R., ... & Compas, B. E. (2019). Predictors of cognitive function in pediatric brain tumor patients: Pre-surgery through 24-month follow-up. Applied Neuropsychology: Child, 10(4), 340-347, https://doi.org/10.1080/21622965.2019.1706179
Barrera, M., Hancock, K., Atenafu, E., Alexander, S., Solomon, A., Desjardins, L., Shama, W., Chung, J., & Mills, D. (2019). Quality of life in Pediatric Oncology Patients, Caregivers and Siblings after Psychosocial Screening: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28, 3659–3668, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-05160-x
Barrera, M., Alexander, S., Shama, W., Mills, D., Desjardins, L., & Hancock, K. (2018). Perceived benefits of and barriers to psychosocial risk screening in pediatric oncology by health care providers. Pediatric blood & cancer, 65(12), e27429, https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.27429
Desjardins, L., Barrera, M., Chung, J., Cataudella, D., Janzen, L., Bartels, U., ... & Fairclough, D. (2019). Are we friends? Best friend nominations in pediatric brain tumor survivors and associated factors. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27, 4237-4244, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-04706-3
Desjardins, L., Barrera, M., Schulte, F., Chung, J., Cataudella, D., Janzen, L., Bartels, U., Downie, A. (2019). Predicting Withdrawal and Internalizing Symptoms in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 37(1), 22-36, doi: 10.1080/07347332.2018.1535531
Prussien, K. V., Murphy, L. K., Gerhardt, C. A., Vannatta, K., Bemis, H., Desjardins, L., ... & Compas, B. E. (2018). Longitudinal associations among maternal depressive symptoms, child emotional caretaking, and anxious/depressed symptoms in pediatric cancer. Journal of Family Psychology, 32(8), 1087-1096, https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000463
Murphy, L. K., Preacher, K. J., Rights, J. D., Rodriguez, E. M., Bemis, H., Desjardins, L., ... & Compas, B. E. (2018). Maternal Communication in Childhood Cancer: Factor Analysis and Relation to Maternal Distress. Journal of pediatric psychology, 43(10), 1114-1127, https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsy054
Desjardins, L., Solomon, A., Janzen, L., Bartels, U., Schulte, F., Chung, J., ... & Barrera, M. (2018). Executive functions and social skills in pediatric brain tumor survivors. Applied Neuropsychology: Child, 9(1), 83–91. https://doi.org/10.1080/21622965.2018.1522589
Desjardins, L., Thigpen, J. C., Kobritz, M., Bettis, A. H., Gruhn, M. A., Ichinose, M., ... & Compas, B. E. (2017). Parent reports of children’s working memory, coping, and emotional/behavioral adjustment in pediatric brain tumor patients: A pilot study. Child Neuropsychology, 24(7), 959-974, https://doi.org/10.1080/09297049.2017.1365828
Bettis, A. H., Coiro, M. J., England, J., Murphy, L. K., Zelkowitz, R. L., Desjardins, L., ... & Compas, B. E. (2017). Comparison of two approaches to prevention of mental health problems in college students: enhancing coping and executive function skills. Journal of American college health, 65(5), 313-322, https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2017.1312411
Thigpen, J. C., Pearson, M., Robinson, K. E., Andreotti, C., Dunbar, J. P., Watson, K. H., Desjardins, L., Holmes, L., Byram, R., Fraley, C., & Compas, B. E. (2016). Pre-surgical assessment of cognitive function in pediatric brain tumor patients: feasibility and initial findings. Neuro-Oncology Practice, 3(4), 261-267, https://doi.org/10.1093/nop/npv066
Rodriguez, E. M., Murphy, L., Vannatta, K., Gerhardt, C. A., Young-Saleme, T., Saylor, M., Bemis, H., Desjardins, L., Dunn, M. J., & Compas, B. E. (2016). Maternal coping and depressive symptoms as predictors of mother–child communication about a child’s cancer. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 41(3), 329-339, https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsv106
Murphy, L.L., Rodriguez, E.M., Gerhardt, C.A., Vannatta, K., Schwartz, L., Saylor, M., Bemis, H., Desjardins, L., & Compas, B.E. (2015). Longitudinal associations among maternal communication and adolescent posttraumatic stress symptoms after cancer diagnosis. Psycho-Oncology. 25(7), 779-786, https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.3918
Bemis, H., Yarboi, J., Gerhardt, C.A., Vannatta, K., Desjardins, L., Murphy, L., Rodriguez, E.M., & Compas, B.E. (2015). Childhood cancer in context: Sociodemographic factors, stress, and psychological distress among mothers and children. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 40(5), 733-743, https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsv024
Compas, B.E., Bemis, H., Gerhardt, C.A., Dunn, M.J., Rodriguez, E.M., Desjardins, L., Preacher, K., Manring, S., & Vannatta, K. (2015). Mothers and fathers coping with their child’s cancer: Individual and interpersonal processes and symptoms of depression. Health Psychology, 34(8), 783–793, https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000202
Compas, B.E., Desjardins, L., Vannatta, K., Young-Saleme, T., Rodriguez, E.M., Dunn, M., Bemis, H., Snyder, S., & Gerhardt, C.A. (2014). Children and adolescents coping with cancer: Self- and parent-reports of coping and anxiety/depression. Health Psychology, 33(8), 853–861, https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000083