A5011513892- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Higher Education Practises and Engagement
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Disability Education and Employment
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Education Systems and Policy
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Western Health
2020-2025
Deakin University
2016-2025
Sunshine Hospital
2020-2023
Mental Health Australia
2016-2022
University of Copenhagen
2022
Peninsula Health
2022
Melbourne Health
2017-2022
University of Southern Denmark
2021
Orygen Youth Health
2017
St Vincent's Health
2007
This article will present a critical analysis of the four dimensions occupation, doing, being, becoming and belonging, propose clearer understandings terms. The concepts have developed evolved since Wilcock first introduced them as main constructs Occupational Perspective Health (OPH), with doing being receiving most comprehensive development. However, belonging remain underdeveloped. Given complex nature this each dimension adds greater depth to our understanding, provisional definitions...
Objective This study assessed the psychological well-being of Australian hospital clinical staff during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods An anonymous online cross-sectional survey was conducted in a large metropolitan tertiary health service located Melbourne, Australia. The completed by nurses, midwives, doctors and allied (AH) between 15 May 10 June 2020. Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale – 21 items (DASS-21) respondents previous week. Results In all, 668 people responded to (nurses/midwives, n =...
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is here and gathering momentum, thanks to new models of natural language processing (NLP) rapidly increasing adoption by the public. NLP technology uses statistical analysis structures analyse generate human language, using text or speech as its source material. It can also be applied visual mediums like images videos. A few qualitative research early adopters are beginning adopt this into their work, but our understanding potential remains in...
The four dimensions of occupation developed by Wilcock in the Occupational Perspective on Health-doing, being, becoming, and belonging-have evolved. Although inter-relationships between have been explored clinicians researchers to some degree, reciprocal multidimensional nature these relationships are rarely explicitly addressed. This article will present a critical analysis interaction doing, belonging, initially dyads then way. proposes provisional understandings how they combine influence...
Hospital clinicians report poor psychosocial well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Few studies have reported data at more than one time point.To compare among hospital two different points pandemic in 2020.Participants included doctors, nurses, midwives and allied health a multi-site, public service Melbourne, Australia. Data were collected via cross-sectional, online surveys: May to June (wave 1; n = 638) October December 2020 2; 358). The Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21)...
Background: Theoretical ways of knowing in occupational therapy include paradigms, conceptual practice models and related knowledge. Despite the diversity available to guide practice, there are few examples analyses which compare contrast their respective core concepts.Aims: The aims this paper describe how dimensions occupation described Pan Occupational Paradigm pervade models, embedded within case reports therapy.Materials Methods: A framework analysis was undertaken, using – doing,...
Objective This study investigated the short-term psychosocial effects of COVID-19 pandemic on hospital clinical staff, specifically their self-reported concerns and perceived impact work personal lives. Methods Nurses, midwives, doctors allied health staff at a large metropolitan tertiary service in Melbourne, Australia, completed an anonymous online cross-sectional survey between 15 May 10 June 2020. The assessed respondents' contact status, related to other COVID-19. Space was provided for...
Attempting to implement evidence-based practices in contexts for which they are not well suited may compromise their fidelity and effectiveness or burden users (e.g., patients, providers, healthcare organizations) with elaborate strategies intended force implementation. To improve the fit between contexts, implementation science experts have called methods adapting tailoring strategies; yet, considering dynamic interplay among practices, remain lacking. We argue that harmonizing three can be...
Universal design of built environments is an area professional interest for both architects and occupational therapists, yet not always specifically included in undergraduate curricula. This paper reports on the student experience introducing universal education into architecture therapy Online face-to-face teaching methods were employed, including virtual real-life simulation activities designed to provide students with a personal impairment. Virtual used medium Second Life™. Results showed...
Abstract Background The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has had a major impact on healthcare services with many changes to telehealth care delivery. More information is needed about the patient perspective of in hospital and potential costs benefits for patients. Aim To measure patients' evaluation telehealth, preferences versus in‐person appointments, cost savings by characteristics. Methods A cross‐sectional online survey (including appointment characteristics, evaluation,...
The pandemic will be with us for a long time; we need to engage its inequities Policy and institutional preparedness the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) recovery is essential1 because roots of resolution are deeply systemic.2 COVID-19 disproportionately affects certain groups populations. Generally, they labelled as "vulnerable", "marginalised" or "disadvantaged", these may considered at risk from medical perspective and/or their opportunities function participate in community.3 But...
The design of built environments is a critical factor in facilitating participation for all community members. This study aimed to explore key stakeholders' views on the role and collaboration occupational therapists architects relation universal environment. currently only research focus needs practices both therapy architecture design. results have implications clinical practice professional education, highlight an area developing interest therapy.Focus groups semi-structured telephone...
Built environments that are usable by all provide opportunities for engagement in meaningful occupations. However, enabling them day to design processes and practice is problematic relevant professions. The purpose of this phenomenological study was gain greater understanding the policy regulatory influences promote or hinder uptake universal built environments, inform better future design. Focus groups telephone interviews were undertaken with 28 key building industry disability...
This study aimed to explore the role of occupational therapy in dementia facilities using a person-centred model care, from perspective family members, therapists and multidisciplinary health professionals.