A5090285772- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Diabetes Management and Education
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
University of Technology Sydney
2016-2025
Graduate School USA
2017-2020
Australian Catholic University
2013-2014
The University of Sydney
2008
Royal North Shore Hospital
2008
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
2002
University College London
2002
Eastman Dental Hospital
2001
Japan External Trade Organization
2001
Prince of Wales Hospital
1997
Body-positive content on social media aims to challenge mainstream beauty ideals and encourage acceptance appreciation of all body types. The present study aimed investigate the effect viewing body-positive Instagram posts young women’s mood image. Participants were 195 women (18–30 years old) who randomly allocated view either body-positive, thin-ideal, or appearance-neutral posts. Results showed that brief exposure positive was associated with improvements in mood, satisfaction...
In clinical practice, it is often noted that some individuals struggle with chronic pain, while others find effective means to cope. The purpose of this study was better understand how resilience fits into coping persistent pain problems. Of interest whether measures add the prediction adjustment over and above as typically used patient group.Individuals (N = 101) who attended an initial assessment at a clinic completed self-report coping. Pain related outcome data were also...
Abstract Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a prevalent and chronic mental health condition, associated with considerable individual economic burden. Despite the availability of effective treatments, many individuals do not access support. The current study explores treatment histories, barriers to help‐seeking, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) preferences for clinically significant GAD symptoms. utility Health Belief Model (HBM) in predicting help‐seeking also examined. A...
Patient adjustment to chronic pain is well known be influenced by the spouse and his or her response patient expressions of pain. However, these responses do not occur in a vacuum, aim present study was investigate patient-spouse interactions detail. Ninety-five dyads completed questionnaires relating mood, marital satisfaction communication, 80 couples also took part semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using quantitative qualitative methods. Results showed that spouses patients...
A decrease in glutamate the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) has been extensively found animal models of chronic pain. Given that mPFC is implicated emotional appraisal, cognition and extinction fear, could a potential be associated with increased pessimistic thinking, fear worry symptoms commonly people pain? To clarify this question, 19 pain subjects age- gender-matched control without underwent magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Both groups also completed Temperament Character, Beck...
Objectives As there is no objective test for pain, sufferers rely on language to communicate their pain experience. Pain description frequently takes the form of metaphor; however, has been limited research in this area. This study thus sought extend previous findings metaphor use specific subgroups a larger, heterogeneous chronic sample, utilizing systematic method analysis. Design Conceptual theory was utilized explore metaphors used by those with via qualitative methodology. Methods An...
This study examined the relative effectiveness of EMG biofeedback, applied relaxation training and a combined procedure in management chronic, upper extremity cumulative trauma disorder. Forty-eight patients with history about 5-6 years pain were randomly assigned to 1 4 treatment conditions, namely training, approach or wait-list control. Treatments conducted on an individual basis, twice per week for weeks. Patients all 3 conditions showed significant short-term reductions psychopathology...
• Communication between HCP and patients is increasingly a concern. Empathy at the core of positive HCP/patient relationships. A structured program mindfulness embedded in curricula can increase levels empathy.
Metaphor, frequently used in chronic pain, can function as a communicative tool, facilitating understanding and empathy from others. Previous research has demonstrated that specific linguistic markers exist for areas such pain catastrophizing, mood, well diagnostic categories. The current study sought to examine potential associations between the types of metaphors category, disability, mood.Online cross-sectional survey Sydney, Australia.People with (n = 247, age 19-78 years, M 43.69).The...