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Monash University - Department of Pysiotherapy
Current Research
Staff Research
Evaluating the effect of two new program components on anatomy learning and appreciation
Kleiner, A, Keating, J, Wise, K, Haines, T
To determine the effect on assessment outcomes when a standardized anatomy curriculum was supplemented either by drawing classes related to anatomy or tutor supported self-directed learning tasks utilizing interactive computer programs
RCT of multi-media patient education for prevention of falls in older hospital patients
Haines T, Hill A, Hill K, McKenna K, Brauer S, Oliver D, Hoffmann T, Beer C, McPhailNHMRC project grant 456097 - N=1206 participants have been randomly allocated across 3 groups. N=350 are being followed-up for a further 6 months post discharge.
Cluster RCT of low-low beds for prevention of in-hospital falls and fall injury
Haines T, Bell R, Varghese P
N = 18 hospital wards matched and randomly allocated with half to receive low-low hospital beds. N=22,036 patients admitted during study observation period.
Psychological morbidity and impact on rehabilitation outcomes
Borg C, Gulyas C, Haines T
Epidemiologic investigation of impact of psychological morbidity on outcomes from inpatient rehabilitation
RCT of self-selected music listening for enhancing psychological outcomes during stroke rehabilitation
Jack N, Haines T
RCT of self selected music listening intervention
RCT of phase one cardiac rehabilitation program
Ryan D, Keating J, Hoggins T, Haines T
Pilot Solomon RCT n=31.
Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing - Evidence Based Practice in Residential Aged Care projects
Hill K, Moore K, Haines T, Robinson A, Nitz J.
Evaluation of an action research approach to implementing evidence based practice across 9 residential aged care facilities
Chronic disease self management or pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic obstructive airways disease
Vicenzino B, Chang A, Haines T, Fisher M, Nitz J, Low-Choy N, Yang I, Jackson C
RCT with 12 month follow-up and concurrent economic evaluation
Enhancing uptake of evidence based practice by allied health professionals
Haines T, Srikanth V, Browning C, Brown T, Keating J, Iacono T, Workman B, New P, Hampson R, Oldmeadow L.
Observational and active parallel control group investigation of allied health attitudes towards evidence based practice and an innovative knowledge transfer and exchange activity to enhance this.
Domiciliary vs Centre-based therapy for rehabilitation of older adults
Comans T, Haines T, Brauer S
RCT with 6 month follow-up and concurrent economic evaluation
Cancer-related fatigue in radiation therapy patients
Purcell A, Fleming J, Haines T, McGuane K, Burmeister B
Prospective cohort study of factors associated with cancer-related fatigue. Factorial RCT of educational program to minimise impact of cancer-related fatigue.
Success of transition from hospital to home for people with acquired brain injury
Fleming J, Worrall L, Cornwell P, Haines T, Kendall M, Chenoweth L
ARC-Linkage project - N=220 people with ABI are being followed up for 6 months post-discharge from hospital
Multidimensional exercise for women following surgery for breast cancer
Haines T, Sinnamon P, Wetzig N, Lehman M, Walpole E, Pratt T, Smith A
RCT with 6 month follow-up and concurrent economic evaluation
Innovations in clinical education of physiotherapy students
Haines T, Sinnamon P, Wetzig N, Lehman M, Walpole E, Pratt T, Smith A
ARC linkage project: 4 multi-centre RCT's with pre-planned meta-analysis and economic evaluation
The Kitchen Table Exercise Program
Haines T, Jasiewicz J, Russell T, Urry S, Condie P, Brauer S
RCT of multimedia exercise program for enhancement of quality of life and prevention of falls post hospital discharge N=53
Advancing ankle assessment
Haines T, Jasiewicz J, Urry S, Condie P, Schuetz M, Baxter B, Tonks P.
Laboratory based, qualitative and epidemiological assessment of rehabilitation of the ankle joint following fracture
Care requirements following diagnosis of brain tumour
Cornwell P, Haines T, Fleming J, Bennett M, Olson S.
Qualitative investigation amongst patients and carers following diagnosis of brain tumour
Improving the care for people with acute low back pain by allied health professionals: cluster RCT
Green S, McKenzie J, Grimshaw J, Mortimer D, Keating J, Walker B.
This NHMRC funded project investigates the translation of clinical practice guidelines to best practice methods in primary care providers. It explores barriers and facilitators and tests the effects of an implementation strategy designed to improve guideline uptake
A Comparison of Inter-Professional Education Strategies Using a Video Case Scenario of Developmental Disability
Iacano T, Galea, J, Brown T, Williams B, Keating J, Tracy J, Recoche K, Lewis B, MacDonald R
This study will compare before and after scores on the Interaction with Disabled Persons scale when students of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and health science are assessed before and after learning activities utilised a video case scenario of a person with developmental disability.
A second component of this study is to assess the properties of the Interaction with Disabled Persons scale by (a) determining if Factor 1 again emerges as the only replicable factor using exploratory factor analysis, (b) testing items associated with this factor using Rasch analysis to determine if it in fact comprises a single dimension and c) using Rasch to identify the hierarchy of item difficulty and its consistency.
Creating and populating a searchable online resource repository supporting efficient and innovative teaching and learning for Monash Physiotherapy staff and students
Maloney S, Keating Jl
This project is developing a searchable database for storing all teaching and learning material that supports the education of students in the department of physiotherapy
Producing a market research informed e-learning template, for interprofessional online module development, of health care professionals
Maloney S, Ilic D, Keating J, McConologue K, Benson R, Kotsanos G
This project explores the market view of desirable content and attributes of on-line learning modules for health care professionals
Palliative Care for Undergraduate Physiotherapy students. Funded by The Palliative Care Curriculum for Undergraduates (PCC4U) Project
Keating J, Davidson M, Bennett M, Chipchase L, Morris M, Laakso L
This project brings 6 universities together in exploring ideal methods and content for teaching palliative care to physiotherapy students
Clinical skill acquisition; the effect of student video simulation and reflection in addition to practical class delivery
Maloney S, Storr M, Morgan P
The project evaluates a new teaching innovation within the physiotherapy program aiming at improving skill acquisition and improving clinical performance in the upcoming clinical units
The impact of database of curriculm resources on student learning and clinical educator engagement
Maloney S, Lo K, Storr M, Osadnik C, Paynter S, Haines T
This project aims to evaluate the impact of Physeek on student learning and clinical educator engagement. The project has two main components - an audit of the resources being accessed and a qualitative study looking at the experiences of the database from the perspective of the various stakeholders
A strengthening exercise program for chronic kidney disease patients during haemodialysis: a pilot study
Stapleton C, Oldmeadow L Pilkington D, Perry G (Dr), Gresle D, Massey-Chase A, Hinvichsen H
Quasi-randomised design with two non-equivalent groups: one group will participate in a strengthening exercise program while receiving all aspects of their usual care. The second group will receive all usual care only. Multidisciplinary project at Peninsula Health
Physical activity limitations in chronic kidney disease patients receiving haemodialysis
Edwards K, Oldmeadow L
Quasi-randomised design with two non-equivalent groups: one group will participate in a strengthening exercise program while receiving all aspects of their usual care. The second group will receive all usual care only. Multidisciplinary project at Peninsula Health
Discharge outcomes for patients undergoing elective hip or knee arthroplasty at Peninsula Health : an audit
Harrowfield S ,Oldmeadow L, Jones J, Hunt A, Storr M
This project will investigate the outcomes of elective surgery patients on an Orthopaedic pathway of care
The effect of exercise and weight loss on pain, disability and priority for surgery for patients with hip or knee arthritis referred to an orthopaedic surgical outpatient clinic.
Cotton A, Harrowfield S,Oldmeadow L, Ratcliffe L, Archbold T, Boughan N (Mr)
Before-after prospective cohort study of patients with hip and knee arthritis, prioritised as non- urgent for consideration for surgery participating in an intensive exercise and weight loss program
A 4-item falls risk screening tool for sub-acute and residential aged care: The first step in falls prevention
Stapleton C, Hough P, Oldmeadow L, Bull K, Hill K, Greenwood K
A revised manuscript is under review by the Australasian Journal on Ageing
Building research capacity: On-line ‘learn-by-doing' project
Oldmeadow L, Bloomer
This project explores the potential to increase the number of Peninsula Health physiotherapists involved in clinical research by time saving on-line mentorship
Three day hospital stay following hip or knee arthroplasty: Who should be selected?
Kimmel L, Oldmeadow L, Sage C, Liu S, Holland A
Prospective observational study of 50 elective surgery patients admitted to a designated short stay unit at The Alfred
Rest easy: is bed rest really necessary after surgical repair of an ankle fracture?
Kimmel L, Edwards E, Dixon M, Holland A, Oldmeadow L
RCT of 104 patients at The Alfred. This study will add to our knowledge regarding safe early mobilisation in another orthopaedic surgical patient population
Predicting students that need clinical support - an epidemiological study
Lo K, Maloney S, Haines T
This project evaluates predictors for students that may need support in the clinical environment
Determine the inter-rater reliability of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) too.
Nickson W, Paynter S, Haines T
This project aims to determine the inter-rater reliability of the OSCE tool utilised in the musculoskeletal stream of the Bachelor of Physio
Audiovisual modeling and clinical skill acquisition in first year physiotherapy students
Paynter S, Nickson W, Haines T
Investigation of whether the acquisition of clinical skills is enhanced by DVD expert modelling. Results of the physical examination component of OSCE exams in Year 1 student cohorts before and after the introduction of the DVD will be compared
Current HDR students
PhD
Exercise for chronic low back pain
Slade S
Keating J - Supervisor
This research explores exercises for low back pain, how they have been prescribed, whether exercise type makes a difference and factors that affect compliance
Lung Recruitment Manoeuvres in Intensive Care Patients
Hodgson C
Keating J, Tuxen D, Holland A - Supervisors
This thesis investigates the safety and efficacy of recruitment manoeuvers in patients with acute lung injury requiring mechanical ventilation in intensive care
Factors predictive of first incidence of low back pain
Hill J
Keating J - Supervisor
There is currently no assessment procedure, and no consensus regarding the best method for predictive screening for children at risk of developing low back pain (LBP). This thesis investigates factors that place children and adolescents at risk of developing LBP and the methods that have been used to assess these factors
Development of an instrument for assessment of clinical competence of physiotherapy students
Dalton, M
Keating J, Davidson M - Supervisors
This project aims to:
- develop a competency based assessment instrument to evaluate the performance of physiotherapy students in the workplace;
- investigate and refine the psychometric properties of the instrument; and
- investigate the viability of using the instrument as a measure of physiotherapy competency in the practice environment
Measuring and monitoring lumbar spine mobility
Laird, R
Keating J, Kent P – Supervisors
Optimal fracture immobilisation periods
Watson D
Keating J - Supervisor
This thesis investigates best practice in the management of distal radial fractures and explores optimal immobilisation periods following ORIF
Therapeutic facilitation techniques: the relationship between physical performance and cortical excitability
Bastani, A
Jaberzadeh, S – Supervisor
The primary aim of this research is to investigate the effects of different training techniques on physical performance and cortical excitability. This research also aimed to explore the relationship between physical performance and cortical excitability.
The effect of backpack load and placement on posture
Abdullah AM,
McDonald R, Jaberzadeh S - Supervisors
The primary aim of this research is to investigate the effect of backpack load and placement on postural deviation in healthy adolescents. This research also aimed to identify the interaction of various backpack loads and placements on postural deviation, to ascertain the ideal placement of backpack load for adolescents and finally to compare the effect of loads and placements between genders.
Footwear and the prevention of falls
Davis A
Haines T, Murphy A – Co-supervisors
This research will investigate relationships between footwear and falls amongst older adults in community and institutional settings.
Enhancing uptake of evidence based practice amongst allied health professionals
Klaic M
Haines T – Supervisor
This research seeks to understand attitudes towards evidence based practice amongst allied health professionals
(Application currently in progress)
Comparison of treatment approaches for calcaneal apophysitis
James A
Haines T – Supervisor
This research will compare four commonly employed treatment combinations for the management of heel pain related to calcaneal apophysitis amongst school-aged children.
The role of extrinsic factors on the risk of falls and injuries among older people in hospital
Chari S
Haines T – Supervisor
This research examines the role of extrinsic factors on falls and fall-related injuries amongst older people in the hospital setting. A state-wide database of in-hospital falls will be interrogated in the first part of this research.
Approaches to manual handling and the impact on resident mobility in the nursing home setting
Taylor J
Sims J, Haines T – Co-supervisors
This research examines the effect of different manual handling approaches on resident mobility in the nursing home setting. Strategies that are directed both at staff and individual residents will be investigated.
Masters
The role of extrinsicfactors on the risk of falls and injuries among older people in hospital
Chari S
Haines T - Supervisor
Patient simulation in health science student education
Greenstein S
Keating J, Cardozo S – Supervisors
Current HDR students
PhD
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Factors predictive of first incidence of low back pain
Hill J
Keating J - Supervisor
There is currently no assessment procedure, and no consensus regarding the best method for predictive screening for children at risk of developing low back pain (LBP). This thesis investigates factors that place children and adolescents at risk of developing LBP and the methods that have been used to assess these factors
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Measuring and monitoring lumbar spine mobility
Laird, R
Keating J, Kent P - Supervisors
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Optimal fracture immobilisation periods
Watson D
Keating J - Supervisor
This thesis investigates best practice in the management of distal radial fractures and explores optimal immobilisation periods following ORIF
________________________________________
Therapeutic facilitation techniques: the relationship between physical performance and cortical excitability
Bastani, A
Jaberzadeh, S - Supervisor
The primary aim of this research is to investigate the effects of different training techniques on physical performance and cortical excitability. This research also aimed to explore the relationship between physical performance and cortical excitability.
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The effect of backpack load and placement on posture
Abdullah AM,
McDonald R, Jaberzadeh S - Supervisors
The primary aim of this research is to investigate the effect of backpack load and placement on postural deviation in healthy adolescents. This research also aimed to identify the interaction of various backpack loads and placements on postural deviation, to ascertain the ideal placement of backpack load for adolescents and finally to compare the effect of loads and placements between genders.
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Footwear and the prevention of falls
Davis A
Haines T, Murphy A - Co-supervisors
This research will investigate relationships between footwear and falls amongst older adults in community and institutional settings.
________________________________________
Enhancing uptake of evidence based practice amongst allied health professionals
Klaic M
Haines T - Supervisor
This research seeks to understand attitudes towards evidence based practice amongst allied health professionals
________________________________________
(Application currently in progress)
Comparison of treatment approaches for calcaneal apophysitis
James A
Haines T - Supervisor
This research will compare four commonly employed treatment combinations for the management of heel pain related to calcaneal apophysitis amongst school-aged children.
________________________________________
The role of extrinsic factors on the risk of falls and injuries among older people in hospital
Chari S
Haines T - Supervisor
This research examines the role of extrinsic factors on falls and fall-related injuries amongst older people in the hospital setting. A state-wide database of in-hospital falls will be interrogated in the first part of this research.
________________________________________
Approaches to manual handling and the impact on resident mobility in the nursing home setting
Taylor J
Sims J, Haines T - Co-supervisors
This research examines the effect of different manual handling approaches on resident mobility in the nursing home setting. Strategies that are directed both at staff and individual residents will be investigated.
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Masters
The role of extrinsicfactors on the risk of falls and injuries among older people in hospital
Chari S
Haines T - Supervisor
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Honours Students in BPT
Honours (4th yr BPT)
• Alan Moss - Best practice in shoulder rehabilitation
Supervisors - Prof Jenny Keating
• Fiona Dulfer: What is the effectiveness of prolonged stretching on range of movement and function in children with cerebral palsy compared to any other (or no) intervention?
Supervisor: Janet Hough
• Lisa Frazer: How do musculoskeletal injuries to the foot and ankle affect the quality of life?
Supervisors: Jill Cook, Jamie Gaida
• Shane Pritchard: In what ways can simulated patients (SPs) support student learning in physiotherapy?
Supervisor: Debra Nestle, Jenny Keating, Felicity Blackstock, Stephen Maloney
• Megan Stent: What is the effect of immobilisation compared to no immobilisation on long term outcome for patellar dislocations?
Supervisors: David O'Keefe, Jill Cook
• Lucy McPhate: What are the factors that influence adherence of older adults to group exercise interventions for the prevention of falls?
Supervisor: Terry Haines
• Stephen Quick: From acute event to self management: Evaluating a cardiac rehabilitation pathway over time
Supervisors: Sue Fletcher, Helen McBurney
• Cassandra Rios: The effect of lung management protocols on the incidence of successful lung harvest for organ donation in mechanically ventilated ICU patients
Supervisors: Liz Skinner, Jenny Keating
• Joanne Pugh: Barriers for physiotherapists in the use of evidence-based practise in the treatment/management of stroke
Supervisor: Prue Morgan
• Sarah Black: What is the validity and reliability of UTC scanning for the patellar tendon?
Supervisor: Jill Cook
• Emily Simek: What are the factors that affect adherence of older adults to home exercise interventions in the prevention of falls?
Supervisor: Terry Haines
• Jacquilyn Carr: What is known about the balance ability in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
Supervisors: Jenny McGinley, Prue Morgan
Honours (3rd yr BPT)
- Madeline Hannington: What is known about the relationship between trunk musculature (cross- sectional area, muscle composition, asymmetry & adipose content) and low back pain (using imaging)
- Samuel Suke: What is the effect of isometric loading on pain response in patellar tendinopathy?
- Andrea Wong: Type 1 diabetes mellitus and Achilles tendons
- Riley Watkins: Is there a difference in tendon stiffness in those with tendon pain/pathology compared to no pathology
- Krista Stathakopoulos: Are obesity and body composition risk factors for bone or cartilage structural changes when investigating the development of patellofemoral osteoarthritis?
- Henrietta Paviluppillai:What are the effects of mirror neurone based training on upper limb motor function in healthy individuals and patients with stroke?
- Mahenddra Jonathan Raj: The effects of a functional conditioning program on mobility, functional independence and discharge outcomes in hospitalised elderly patients.
- Chantal Louise Barnes : What is known about the association between quadriceps (size or strength) and patellofemoral joint structure, before the diagnosis of patellofemoral osteoarthritis.
- Benjamin Tilley: Are abnormal serum lipid levels associated with changes in tendon structure or tendon pain?
- Caitlin Le Maitre: The effect of entertainment that includes a health message on health
- Katherine Kittelty: Personality traits and physical activity adherence
Supervisor: Terry Haines (primary)
- Gabriell Louise Seneque: What is the effect on cardiorespiratory and neurosurgical patients commencing earlier mobilization in the intensive care setting, compared to later on functional mobility?
Supervisors: Elizabeth Skinner (Primary), Meg Harrold, Jenny Keating (Monash Supervisor)
Honours graduating class of 2012
- Cassandra McDonald - Does Physiotherapy Practice Match Intention?
- Jamie Waterland - Falls and balance dysfunction in young adults with cerebral palsy
- Melanie Tozer - Falls and balance dysfunction in young adults with cerebral palsy
- Laura Stuart - Evaluation of the effect of the "Girls on the Go" program on physical activity of girls 10 to 22 years
- William Tardif - Best practice in ACL rehabilitation
- Peter Nicklen - The effects of online resources on student learning
- Erika Kotowicz - Which airway clearance therapies and forms of physical exercise are related to better / worse long term outcomes and adherence in adults with CF
Supervisors - Prof Brenda Button
Honours students taking conversion path to HDR Masters/PhD
- Peter Nicklen - The effects of online resources on student learning
- William Tardif - Best practice in ACL rehabilitation
- Nicholas Leenheers - The effect of compression garment use on limb volumes amongst people with lymphoedema.
