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Samantha Noyek

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Lecturer (Adjunct)Rehabilitation ScienceMcMaster University

Research

Research areas, by share of publications

Research areas are derived from OpenAlex topics of their publications.

22 publications.

01

‘Heroes Were (And Could Be) Created’: An Exploration of Adolescents' Perspectives of Portrayals of Pain and Empathy in Media

Cormier A, Lindsay S, Noyek S, Dittrich K, Jordan A, Birnie KA, Noel M

European Journal of Pain2026
02

Exploring the barriers and facilitators of implementing family-focused child development programmes in real-world settings: a scoping review

Noyek S, Tomas V, Hanson J, Demers C, Pace N, Young M, Bussières A, Costello C, Majnemer A, Askin N

BMJ Paediatrics Open2026First author
03

Exploring the use of the ICF in the transition from military to civilian systems: A mapping review

Dass R, Topping K, Bailey E, Noyek S

Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health2026Senior author
04

Towards more inclusive schools: a scoping review of school-based disability awareness programs

Soper AK, Lowthian T, Doherty-Kirby A, Marini H, Shivnauth M, Noyek S, Dave S, Britt K, Phoenix M, Moll S

Disability and Rehabilitation202510 citations
05

Using photovoice to engage underserved children with neurodevelopmental disorders and their caregivers in health research: a mixed methods systematic review

Gonzalez M, Yoo PY, Noyek SE, MacLeod B, Kee M, Phoenix M, Micsinszki SK, Knutson M, Neilson CJ, Woodgate RL

Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences20252 citations
06

Evaluating disability awareness programs in schools: a scoping review of longitudinal outcomes and measures

Soper AK, Shivnauth M, Marini H, Doherty-Kirby A, Lowthian T, Dave S, Noyek S, Britt K, Phoenix M, Imms C

Disability and Rehabilitation2025
07

A systematic review of self and observer assessment of pain and related functioning in youth with brain-based developmental disabilities

Noyek S, Jessa JS, Faulkner V, Boerner KE, Dewan T, Doyle D, Genik L, Grainger-Schatz S, McMorris C, McMurtry CM

Pain202419 citationsFirst author
08

Photos Sculpt the Stories of Youth: Using Photovoice to Holistically Capture the Lived Experiences and Pain of Youth Who Underwent Spinal Fusion Surgery

Noyek S, Newman G, Jordan A, Birnie KA, Noel M

Qualitative Health Research20245 citationsFirst author
09

Peer Victimization, Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms, and Chronic Pain: A Longitudinal Examination

Nania C, Noyek SE, Soltani S, Katz J, Fales JL, Birnie KA, Orr SL, McMorris CA, Noel M

Journal of Pain20243 citations
10

Pain and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: Dyadic Relationships Between Canadian Armed Forces Members/Veterans With Chronic Pain and Their Offspring

Lund T, Bernier E, Roman-Juan J, Kopala-Sibley DC, Soltani S, Noyek S, Nania C, Beveridge J, Hoppe T, O'Connor R

Journal of Pain20243 citations

Courses taught

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  • Introduction to Qualitative Research

    REHAB 772 · last taught 2025

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