A5114803906- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Community Health and Development
- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Public Policy and Administration Research
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Conflict Management and Negotiation
- Reformation and Early Modern Christianity
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Muscle Physiology and Disorders
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Community Development and Social Impact
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Gender, Security, and Conflict
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Military and Defense Studies
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Social Sciences and Policies
The University of Melbourne
2018-2023
Keele University
2017-2023
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
2023
Fred Hollows Foundation
2019
Flinders University
2019
Public Knowledge
2019
Arizona State University
2019
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
2019
Impact
2019
Indiana University
2019
Purpose: To investigate the prevalence and distribution of lower limb somatosensory impairments in community dwelling chronic stroke survivors examine association between walking, balance, falls.Methods: Using a cross sectional observational design, measures somatosensation (Erasmus MC modifications to (revised) Nottingham Sensory Assessment), walking ability (10 m walk test, Walking Impact Scale, Timed "Get up go"), balance (Functional Reach Test Centre Force velocity), falls (reported...
Chronic pain and the opioid epidemic need early, upstream interventions to aim at meaningful downstream behavioral changes. A recent neuroscience education (PNE) program was developed tested for middle-school students increase knowledge promote healthier beliefs regarding pain. In this study, 668 seventh-grade either received a PNE lecture (n = 220); usual curriculum school (UC) 198) or followed by two booster (PNEBoost) sessions 250). Prior to, immediately after six-month follow-up, fear of...
Abstract: While there is an abundance of literature on evaluation use, has been little discussion regarding internal evaluators’ role in promoting use. Evaluation can be undervalued if context not taken into consideration. literacy needed to make more appropriate, understandable, and accessible, particularly non-government organizations (NGOs) where a growing focus demonstrable outcomes. refers individual’s understanding knowledge essential component embedding organizational culture. In...
Abstract Purpose Stroke‐related changes in foot structure and function affect balance mobility quantifying following stroke could offer clinically useful information to inform rehabilitation. The aim of this work was explore the feasibility undertaking plantar pressure assessment during barefoot walking people with stroke, evaluate repeatability protocol regional footprint analysis as a measure dynamic characteristics. Materials & methods Plantar undertaken using platform (Tekscan HR...
Evaluation is understood to be important for ensuring programs and organisations are effective relevant. findings, however, can potentially inappropriate or not useful if those who have an in-depth understanding of the context involved in guidance, direction implementation. The Fred Hollows Foundation's Indigenous Australia Program (IAP), with more than half its employees identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, has developed a cultural protocol evaluation strengthen quality...
Inclusive, culturally safe, appropriate and relevant ways of evaluating that contribute to better outcomes for Aboriginal Torres Strait Islanders can be communicated a wide audience are urgently needed. An Islander non-profit community development organisation, Indigenous Community Volunteers (ICV), has transformed towards this goal by intentionally building evaluation capacity over the past 4 years. ICV now incorporates participatory monitoring approaches into practices organisation improve...
Internal evaluators can lead positive, helpful, promotive interactions among colleagues to make evaluation more appropriate, understandable, and accessible. As the motivations abilities of non-evaluator are highly varied, interpersonal skills help facilitate cooperation promote evaluation. Social interdependence theory from social psychology assist with understanding teamwork developing competence. While literature links evaluation, there is limited its application in practice. In this...
Integrating evaluation initiatives in organisations as part of routine operations to support organisational learning and development can be difficult; extant literature lacks detail on the factors enhancing sustainability. This article presents research undertaken with advocates attempting embed their Australian non-profit organisations. The involved interviewing seventeen participants, four whom also were focus case studies. researchers used social interdependence theory understand...
In the Katherine region, Northern Territory, barriers to eye care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people include unclear referral processes, challenges coordinating patient between various providers, complex socioeconomic determinants a lengthy outpatient ophthalmology waiting list.
Diagnostic ultrasound of the shoulder is recognised as being one most technically challenging aspects musculoskeletal to master. It has a steep learning curve and makes gaining competency time-intensive training process for both trainee their trainer. This article describes training, assessment feedback package developed within framework Consortium Accreditation Sonographic Education approved post-graduate course. The comprises: (i) diagnostic scan protocol with definition findings,...
Participatory evaluation can be embedded in programs to support good governance and facilitate informed decision making Aboriginal communities remote urban contexts. An Elder from the Tiwi Islands Northern Territory of Australia described participatory as a sea eagle looking “long way wide eyed.” The metaphor refers long-term broad approach undertaken when complex community development program used processes build capacity solve problems. ensured was inclusive, responsive, empowering,...