A5059680120- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Sports Performance and Training
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Online and Blended Learning
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Delphi Technique in Research
Monash University
2016-2025
Peninsula Health
2025
Middlesex University
2023-2024
Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
2022
Alfred Health
2016-2020
University of Louisville
2014-2015
In many countries, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in sudden changes to delivery of health professions education response local and national lockdowns. Within occupational therapy, university programs traditionally delivered face-to-face classroom, clinical settings, transition online learning presented unique issues challenges for faculty students. This study compared experiences perceptions two groups therapy students during pandemic: one group converted only other had a blended approach...
Scoping reviews are an increasingly popular methodological approach to collate evidence and synthesise knowledge in many fields including occupational therapy. However, published with potential weaknesses. To address this issue, nine recommendations that authors could adopt improve the quality rigour of scoping proposed based on authors' opinions evidence. It is suggested when completing a review, they can consider one or more following guidelines: (1) refer Levac et al.'s (2010) review...
Introduction Evaluation of maximum grip strength (MGS) is commonly conducted to guide intervention planning and evaluate treatment outcomes for individuals with hand or upper limb impairments. While the hydraulic Jamar dynamometer recognised as gold standard measurement instrument, it has several limitations there not been a consensus on whether alternative instruments can replace complement it. This study aimed determine new electronic rehabilitation device, GripAble, reliable valid...
Childhood obesity is a national problem that has gained significant attention in both the medical literature and media. Obesity adult population been associated with increased failure of conservative treatments. Our hypothesis childhood loss reduction after closed treatment distal radius fractures.A total 157 patients consecutive fractures who underwent emergency department or operating room were included from office records sole pediatric orthopaedic subspecialist group metropolitan area...
Identifying the factors influencing engagement in research capacity and culture (RCC) hand therapy practice is essential to inform strategies support contributions high-quality its implementation clinical practice. However, RCC of clinicians providing services Australia has not been investigated.
Abstract Background Injuries to the hand and wrist are estimated account for between 10% 30% of all ED presentations. The economic burden placed on healthcare system can be extensive rise sharply with increase in injury severity. Objectives This cost‐analysis was performed aim estimating implications attendances injuries from perspective one Australian public health network. Methods Data two EDs were retrieved electronic billing records large network across financial year periods (2014–2015...
The aim of the present study was to examine association between a comprehensive physical testing battery and measures golf performance in elite female amateur players. Nineteen category one (handicap ≤ 5) or better golfers (age: 16.26 ± 1.28 years, height: 166.26 3.62 cm, mass: 64.04 11.27 kg, wingspan: 146.53 15.59 handicap: +1.45 0.7) volunteered participate this investigation. All attended single 90 min session where shot data (clubhead speed [CHS], ball speed, carry distance, smash...
Introduction Given the high incidence of hand and wrist injuries, they are exceptionally costly to economy. This prospective, longitudinal study aimed establish methods for capturing burden acute injury from an individual societal perspective. Methods A prospective design with baseline measures type severity, repeated disability, cost, activity limitations participation restrictions at six weeks, three months, months was selected. Participants were recruited two large urban Australian public...
Abstract Purpose To investigate if first-year occupational therapy students who have had no on-campus, face-to-face learning experiences differed from second-, third- and fourth-year in their perceptions of online during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods One hundred fifty-one undergraduate (80.8% female; 66.2% 20–24 old) completed Student Engagement e-Learning Environment Scale (SELES) Distance Education Learning (DELES). Analysis variance (ANOVA) with bootstrapping was to examine differences...
Students more than ever are completing their university studies online. At the onset of Covid-19 pandemic, most higher education providers were required to move exclusively deliver online curriculum. It is therefore imperative that educators have access psychometrically sound measures students' learning experiences. The reliability and validity properties Distance Education Learning Environments Scale (DELES) Student Engagement in e-Learning Environment (SELES) examined. A sample 151...
Young carers support family members affected by disability or a health condition. The Carer Bursary Program aims to young carers' education. This paper analysed data from consenting bursary applicants (2017–2019) investigate relationships between wellbeing, educational attendance, home study and other factors. Descriptive statistics, correlation regression analysis determined significant issues, influential factors related carer (N = 1,443) wellbeing Sixty-eight percent were aged 13 18 years...
The aim of the study was to provide an understanding current practices and perceptions strength conditioning (S&C) training in female touring professionals. A cross-sectional, explorative survey undertaken contained 30 questions separated into four sections: (i) general participant information, (ii) S&C practices, (iii) Likert scale on for golf performance, (iv) knowledge awareness S&C. total 102 players completed with a combination multiple-choice (MCQs), open-ended questions,...