A5015356045- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Hereditary Neurological Disorders
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Brain Metastases and Treatment
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Management of metastatic bone disease
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
2016-2025
The University of Melbourne
2012-2025
Epworth Hospital
2020
GTx (United States)
2011-2019
Monash University
2017
Illinois College
2014
Melbourne Health
2006
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an enriched environmental activities programme in inpatient tertiary neurorehabilitation unit.Methods: A total 103 participants were randomized to intervention group (n = 52) undertaking or a control 51) receiving usual ward activity.Primary outcome measure: Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS).Other measures included: Neurological Impairment Scale; Multidimensional Health Locus Control, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Montreal Cognitive Assessment...
Background/Aims Rehabilitation programmes are important for patient recovery; however, the ward environment where rehabilitation traditionally takes place may not be optimal. There is some evidence that ward-based environmental enrichment improves mood and physical function during inpatient rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to explore effect extending outdoors, through zoo-based recreational activities, on inpatients' self-esteem, establish feasibility safety such similar patients....
Motor neurone disease (MND) places considerable burden upon patients and caregivers. This is the first study, which describes disability profile healthcare needs for persons with MND (pwMND) in an Australian sample from perspective of caregivers to identify current gaps knowledge service provision. A prospective cross-sectional community survey pwMND (n=44) their (n=37) was conducted, determine symptoms problems affecting daily living. Standardized assessments were carried out severity...
OBJECTIVE: To use the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to describe compare patient-reported disability in Guillain-Barré syndrome survivors persons with multiple sclerosis, identify relevant environmental factors. METHODS: Cross-sectional survey 77 community. Their syndrome-related problems were linked ICF categories (second level) using an open-ended questionnaire, consensus between health professionals "linking rules", compared similar data collected...
To examine the relevance and completeness of International Classification Functioning, Disability Health (ICF) comprehensive core set for breast cancer using patient reported disability in an Australian cohort.Cross-sectional community survey 85 women following definitive treatment primary cancer. Everyday living problems by participants (using open ended questionnaires) were linked with ICF categories 'linkage' rules. Participants rated 'Activities Participation' 'Environmental factors'...
Background/Objectives . This pilot study evaluated the impact of a peer support program on improving multiple sclerosis (MS) related psychological functions (depression, anxiety, and stress) enhancing quality life. Methodology Participants (<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" id="M1"><mml:mi>n</mml:mi><mml:mo>=</mml:mo><mml:mn>33</mml:mn></mml:math>) were recruited prospectively received an 8-week group face-to-face program. Assessments at baseline (T1), 6 weeks after...
To assess the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary ambulatory rehabilitation programme for persons with spina bifida in Australian community cohort.Fifty-four participants randomized to a treatment group (n = 27) high-intensity (with cognitive behavioural therapy) or control comprising usual care. Outcome measures include: Disability: Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI6), Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ7), American Urological Association Symptom Index (AUA), Wexner-Faecal Score...