Mélanie Couture
Biographic Data
| ID | 5189762 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mélanie Couture |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mélanie |
| FAMILY NAME | Couture |
| SIGNATURE | COUTURE M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Université de Sherbrooke |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4919-573X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Using a Delphi Consensus Technique to Refine Meta-Inference in Mixed Methods Research
Mixed methods research has the potential to address wicked problems that are complex, multifaceted, and require the integration of diverse perspectives and data sources. Yet integrating perspectives of multiple parties of interest remains difficult. This article describes how a Delphi consensus technique can help refine meta-inference in complex research problems. We illustrate this through a project using an explanatory sequential design aimed a…
Comment les parents autistes vivent la parentalité? Une étude qualitative des avantages et des défis rencontrés par des parents autistes au Québec
Les recherches sur la parentalité et l’autisme se sont principalement attachées à l’expérience de parents présumés allistes d’enfants autistes. Or, les parents autistes peuvent avoir des expériences différentes, influencées par leur fonctionnement neurocognitif. Les inégalités sociales qu’ils rencontrent et les attentes neuronormatives d’être parent peuvent complexifier leur expérience et augmenter leurs défis. S’inscrivant dans une étude descrip…
Participation in Activities Fostering Children’s Development and Parental Concerns about Children’s Development
This study aims to: (1) describe children's participation in activities fostering their development, (2) document parental concerns about their children's development, and (3) explore the influences of family characteristics on children's activity participation and parental concerns. We conducted a phone survey with parents of children aged 0-5 years ( n = 895). Survey results are presented as weighted proportions for the parent's age, sex, and a…
Preschoolers’ Developmental Profiles and School-Readiness in a Low-Income Canadian City
A joint initiative between community and public health stakeholders in a low-income Canadian city was created to describe the developmental profiles of children aged 2-5 years. A two-phase, cross-sectional design was used. Children's development was assessed using an online screening procedure. Those at risk of delays were invited for a school-readiness face-to-face brief assessment. Descriptive and exploratory analyses were conducted. In Phase 1…
Integration in the community following a severe traumatic brain injury
Introduction: Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a chronic condition associated with an ongoing need to adapt to a multitude of life changes. To ease transitions and optimize occupational development, people with TBI should ideally be provided with equal opportunities to engage in varied and meaningful occupations. Despite this overarching principle, disparities between ideal and actual engagement are common. The objective of this study was t…
Perceived benefits of social participation among older adults living with congenital disabilities or disabilities acquired prior to adulthood
Social participation is a determinant of healthy aging. Despite the fact that the lives of people with congenital disabilities or disabilities acquired prior to adulthood become more complex as they age, understanding social participation among this distinct population remains underdeveloped. This qualitative descriptive study addresses this gap in knowledge by focusing on perceptions of social participation among this group. Five focus groups we…
Research and knowledge transfer priorities in developmental coordination disorder
BACKGROUND: Priority-setting is a way to focus research and knowledge translation (KT) efforts for community-based research partnerships (CBRP). OBJECTIVE: To identify the developmental coordination disorder (DCD) research and KT priorities of stakeholders in Quebec, Canada, and their perceptions regarding the implementation of a CBRP. DESIGN: An advisory committee oversaw the research process including an online survey and four community forums.…
Handicap et loisirs. Vers une meilleure compréhension de la participation sociale par l’expérience de loisir inclusive
The development of dedicated leisure and recreational programs raises questions about their low level of utilization by persons with disabilities. The article aims to identify factors influencing leisure participation among adults with physical disabilities. An exploratory study with a mixed research design was conducted. Two questionnaires were used to identify, on the one hand, the perceived influence of environmental factors on leisure activit…
Exploring refugee children’s psychological needs through storytelling
Research on mental health of refugee children frequently highlights the limitations of Western approaches to understand the reality of this population. The aim of this study was to explore the psychological needs of 2 refugee children, using a storytelling approach centered on needs. It combined the use of 2 projective tools, a “flower of needs” and a story, to explore the psychological needs of children in a safe and culturally sensitive way. Th…
Handicap et loisirs. Vers une meilleure compréhension de la participation sociale par l’expérience de loisir inclusive
The development of dedicated leisure and recreational programs raises questions about their low level of utilization by persons with disabilities. The article aims to identify factors influencing leisure participation among adults with physical disabilities. An exploratory study with a mixed research design was conducted. Two questionnaires were used to identify, on the one hand, the perceived influence of environmental factors on leisure activit…
Exploring refugee children’s psychological needs through storytelling
Research on mental health of refugee children frequently highlights the limitations of Western approaches to understand the reality of this population. The aim of this study was to explore the psychological needs of 2 refugee children, using a storytelling approach centered on needs. It combined the use of 2 projective tools, a “flower of needs” and a story, to explore the psychological needs of children in a safe and culturally sensitive way. Th…
Exploring refugee children’s psychological needs through storytelling
Research on mental health of refugee children frequently highlights the limitations of Western approaches to understand the reality of this population. The aim of this study was to explore the psychological needs of 2 refugee children, using a storytelling approach centered on needs. It combined the use of 2 projective tools, a “flower of needs” and a story, to explore the psychological needs of children in a safe and culturally sensitive way. Th…
Handicap et loisirs. Vers une meilleure compréhension de la participation sociale par l’expérience de loisir inclusive
The development of dedicated leisure and recreational programs raises questions about their low level of utilization by persons with disabilities. The article aims to identify factors influencing leisure participation among adults with physical disabilities. An exploratory study with a mixed research design was conducted. Two questionnaires were used to identify, on the one hand, the perceived influence of environmental factors on leisure activit…
Research and knowledge transfer priorities in developmental coordination disorder
BACKGROUND: Priority-setting is a way to focus research and knowledge translation (KT) efforts for community-based research partnerships (CBRP). OBJECTIVE: To identify the developmental coordination disorder (DCD) research and KT priorities of stakeholders in Quebec, Canada, and their perceptions regarding the implementation of a CBRP. DESIGN: An advisory committee oversaw the research process including an online survey and four community forums.…
Participation in Activities Fostering Children’s Development and Parental Concerns about Children’s Development
This study aims to: (1) describe children's participation in activities fostering their development, (2) document parental concerns about their children's development, and (3) explore the influences of family characteristics on children's activity participation and parental concerns. We conducted a phone survey with parents of children aged 0-5 years ( n = 895). Survey results are presented as weighted proportions for the parent's age, sex, and a…
Preschoolers’ Developmental Profiles and School-Readiness in a Low-Income Canadian City
A joint initiative between community and public health stakeholders in a low-income Canadian city was created to describe the developmental profiles of children aged 2-5 years. A two-phase, cross-sectional design was used. Children's development was assessed using an online screening procedure. Those at risk of delays were invited for a school-readiness face-to-face brief assessment. Descriptive and exploratory analyses were conducted. In Phase 1…
Integration in the community following a severe traumatic brain injury
Introduction: Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a chronic condition associated with an ongoing need to adapt to a multitude of life changes. To ease transitions and optimize occupational development, people with TBI should ideally be provided with equal opportunities to engage in varied and meaningful occupations. Despite this overarching principle, disparities between ideal and actual engagement are common. The objective of this study was t…
Perceived benefits of social participation among older adults living with congenital disabilities or disabilities acquired prior to adulthood
Social participation is a determinant of healthy aging. Despite the fact that the lives of people with congenital disabilities or disabilities acquired prior to adulthood become more complex as they age, understanding social participation among this distinct population remains underdeveloped. This qualitative descriptive study addresses this gap in knowledge by focusing on perceptions of social participation among this group. Five focus groups we…
Comment les parents autistes vivent la parentalité? Une étude qualitative des avantages et des défis rencontrés par des parents autistes au Québec
Les recherches sur la parentalité et l’autisme se sont principalement attachées à l’expérience de parents présumés allistes d’enfants autistes. Or, les parents autistes peuvent avoir des expériences différentes, influencées par leur fonctionnement neurocognitif. Les inégalités sociales qu’ils rencontrent et les attentes neuronormatives d’être parent peuvent complexifier leur expérience et augmenter leurs défis. S’inscrivant dans une étude descrip…
Using a Delphi Consensus Technique to Refine Meta-Inference in Mixed Methods Research
Mixed methods research has the potential to address wicked problems that are complex, multifaceted, and require the integration of diverse perspectives and data sources. Yet integrating perspectives of multiple parties of interest remains difficult. This article describes how a Delphi consensus technique can help refine meta-inference in complex research problems. We illustrate this through a project using an explanatory sequential design aimed a…
Psychology (8 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Focus group (3 works) · Infant Development and Preterm Care (3 works) · Applied Psychology (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works)