- Board Certified:
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Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
- Medical/Professional School:
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Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago
- Clinical Interests:
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Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, developmental disabilities, spasticity/dystonia, interdisciplinary training
- Description of Research:
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I am pursuing a research agenda aimed at improving the lives of children and youth with developmental disabilities, especially the management of spasticity and other movement disorders in cerebral palsy. The paradigm is based on the International Classification of Function (ICF) developed by the World Health Organization. The ICF uses an interactive model of human function that takes into account the impact of genetics, neurophysiology, environment, social and personal factors on the ability of individuals to function in age-appropriate roles in human society.
I have a registry of patients who have undergone treatments for spasticity, and participate in an industry-sponsored registry to track the effectiveness of implantable medical devices. I am site PI on a NIH-funded contract to establish whether or not oral baclofen is an effective treatment for spasticity in children with cerebral palsy. I am interested in collaborating with other investigators in this and related areas. Our research team has had two previous NIH RO-1s and other foundation and industry supported grants.
- Key Publications:
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Cardenas DD, Topolski TD, White CJ, McLaughlin JF, Walker WO. Sexual functioning in adolescents and young adults with spina bifida. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 89:31-35, 2008.
Bjornson KF, Belza B, Kartin D, Logsdon R, McLaughlin JF and Thompson EA. The relationship of activity capacity and performance to self-reported health status and quality of life in youth with cerebral palsy. Pediatric Physical Therapy 20:247-253, 2008
Bjornson KF, Hays R, Graubert C, Price R, Won F, McLaughlin J, Cohen M. Botulinum toxin for spasticity in children with cerebral palsy: A comprehensive evaluation. Pediatrics 120:49-58 2007
Krach LE, Kriel RL, Gilmartin RC, Swift DM, Storrs BB, Abbott R, Ward JD, Bloom KK, Brooks WH, Madsen JR, McLaughlin JF, and Nadell JM. GMFM 1 year after continuous intrathecal baclofen. Pediatric Rehabilitation 8:207-213, 2005
McLaughlin JF, Bjornson KF, Temkin N, Steinbok P, Wright V, Reiner A, Roberts TS, Drake J, O'Donnell M, Rosenbaum P, Barber J, Ferrel A: Selective dorsal rhizotomy: Meta-analysis of three randomized controlled trials. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 44:17-25, 2002.
- Honors & Awards:
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1991, 1996, 1998: Richmond Cerebral Palsy Award (co-awardee), American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
2004: Family Choice Award
2008: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 50th Anniversary Celebration: Most Influential Papers