About
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @stephmcfarland_
Interpersonal ▪ Individualization ▪ Strategic ▪ Analytical ▪ Creative ▪ Conscientious ▪ Adaptable ▪ Team Player ▪ Leader
• Valuable clinical expertise working with pediatric concussion, traumatic/acquired brain injury, and mental health
• Extensive experience in strategic partnerships and consultation with provincial and local community organizations
• Proven abilities in project, process and change management
• Accelerate best practices through involvement on international expert panels, local advisory committees, and frequently invited speaker/presenter at conferences and events.
Activity
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Excited to be able to share Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital's Employment Pathways work at next week's IDEA Speaker Series webinar!
Excited to be able to share Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital's Employment Pathways work at next week's IDEA Speaker Series webinar!
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Through Rowan's Law, Ontario has led the country - and much of the world - in concussion policy and practice. In the six years since Rowan’s Law was…
Through Rowan's Law, Ontario has led the country - and much of the world - in concussion policy and practice. In the six years since Rowan’s Law was…
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Proud to share we have finally launched our online website curated to help clients and families navigate some of the most commonly used resources to…
Proud to share we have finally launched our online website curated to help clients and families navigate some of the most commonly used resources to…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
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Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) intervention
University of Toronto
Issued
Volunteer Experience
Publications
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Facilitators and Barriers to Patient-Centred Goal-Setting in Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review
Clinical Rehabilitation
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Self-efficacy in non-concussed youth: A normative study
Brain Injury
M. Paniccia, C. Ippolito, S. McFarland, J. Murphy, N. Reed. Self-efficacy in non-concussed youth: A normative study. Brain Injury.
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Health-related quality of life in non-concussed children: A normative study to inform concussion management.
Developmental Neurorehabilitation
M. Paniccia, C. Ippolito, S. McFarland, J. Murphy, N. Reed. Health-related quality of life in non-concussed children: A normative study to inform concussion management. Developmental Neurorehabilitation
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One voice: the 1st international symposium on pediatric concussion
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Provvidenza C, Greenspoon D, McFarland S, et alOne voice: the 1st international symposium on pediatric concussion. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2017;51:A18.
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R2Play and Stakeholder Needs: Fostering User-Driven Technology that Supports Return-to-Play Decision-Making Following Pediatric Concussion
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Projects
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Early recognition and referral of children and youth to specialized care who present at high risk for prolonged concussion recovery in acute and primary care settings
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The purpose of this project is to improve implementation of the 5P high-risk clinical screen to prioritize and streamline those most likely to benefit from specialized care within the <4 weeks of injury. The goal is to create a streamlined, impactful and sustainable partnership model between Holland Bloorview and Sick Kids Hospital to ensure uptake of the 5P tool in the emergency department and pathway to Holland Bloorview services over time.
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Social Needs Screening Initiative
Led a systematic approach to screening and addressing social determinants of health across hospital
Designed a new service delivery model providing family-led navigation interventions to support social needs provided by clinicians, family support specialists and a student-led environment -
Health Equity – Plan for Action and Change
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Addressing barriers faced by marginalized populations in pediatric disability and rehabilitation in order to design a model of service that optimizes access to health care services.
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ONF living guidelines on diagnosing and managing pediatric concussion - expert panel member
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Pediatric Concussion Living Guidelines, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation – Member of expert project team and advisory committee
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Timely and coordinated pathways to appropriate care for high-risk children and youth
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Knowledge translation project on innovative model to support pathways for children and youth at high-risk for prolonged concussion symptoms (15th Annual Conference on Brain Injury, 2020 and Children’s Health Conference 2019)
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Rowan’s Law- Clinical Concussion Panel with Sunnybrook
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Facilitator on the developments in clinical concussion care, education, research and community collaboration. Hosted by Sunnybrook Hospital.
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Holland Bloorview Mental Health Strategy Committee
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1st International Paediatric Concussion Symposium
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Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
Co-Lead the coordination of an international symposium event and corresponding webinar series
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Provincial Sports Organization Concussion Policy Project
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Clinical Consultant for the Ontario Physical Health and Education Association & Coaches Association of Ontario. Acted as lead consultant for developing, implementing and evaluating new concussion policies for 12 provincial sport organizations in Ontario.
More activity by Stephanie
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Meet Ryan Kandasamiar our manager for clinical application services, information management & technology (IMT). For over 15 years, Ryan has played a…
Meet Ryan Kandasamiar our manager for clinical application services, information management & technology (IMT). For over 15 years, Ryan has played a…
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After 9 years I am sad to share -yet excited for what’s to come- that I am moving on from Holland Bloorview. I am immensely grateful for the…
After 9 years I am sad to share -yet excited for what’s to come- that I am moving on from Holland Bloorview. I am immensely grateful for the…
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Big first step in gathering the information we need to better understand the communities we serve, challenge existing health inequities and deliver…
Big first step in gathering the information we need to better understand the communities we serve, challenge existing health inequities and deliver…
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Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Munce as the Bloorview Research Institute’s new implementation scientist! In her new research role, Dr. Munce will…
Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Munce as the Bloorview Research Institute’s new implementation scientist! In her new research role, Dr. Munce will…
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If you or someone you know is a passionate product owner who wants to make a difference in the health outcomes of Canadians, consider joining our…
If you or someone you know is a passionate product owner who wants to make a difference in the health outcomes of Canadians, consider joining our…
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At Holland Bloorview, we recognize that sociodemographic data helps us understand the unique cultural and health needs of clients and families to…
At Holland Bloorview, we recognize that sociodemographic data helps us understand the unique cultural and health needs of clients and families to…
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