Staff Profile
Career Summary
Biography
Carole is an early career researcher. Her research opportunities as a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Occupational Health and Safety at the University have included supervising honours projects (in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Health and Safety at bachelor and masters level), RHD students in Occupational Therapy and Occupational Health and Safety and research related to Functional Capacity Evaluations, Work and Occupation. She has been involved with a research team investigating occupational rehabilitation of NSW nurses, a team studying biomechanical analysis of musculoskeletal injury risk in an industrial setting, a team investigating health professional interventions for patient weight managemen and musculoskeletal injuries in academics. She is also engaged in a team investigating mental health in the coal mining industry. Carole has published in each of these areas. Carole was instrumental in the development of a Masters Program in Workplace Injury Management in 2006 and in the development of a Master of Workplace Health and Safety which commenced in 2013 and has been Program Convening the Post Graduate Programs in Occupational Health and Safety since 2006.
Qualifications
- PhD (Occupational Therapy), University of Newcastle, 05/08/2011
- Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy), University of South Australia, 30/04/1999
- Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy), Curtin University of Technology, 25/08/1993
- Diploma of Occupational Therapy, College of Occupational Therapists - London, 22/01/1987
Research
Research keywords
- Functional capacity evaluations
- Healthy lifestyle
- Mental health and work
- Occupational Science
- Occupational health
- Occupational rehabilitation
- Workplace Injury Management
Research expertise
Carole has experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methodology.
Carole has expertise in the following research areas:
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Ergonomics
- Occupational Rehabilitation and Workplace Injury Management
- Injury risk assessment and occupational health
- Implementing healthy lifestyle interventions in patients treated by allied health professionals
Languages
- English
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 110300 | Clinical Sciences | 50 |
| 111705 | Environmental And Occupational Health And Safety | 30 |
| 130200 | Curriculum And Pedagogy | 20 |
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
- Member - Australian association of Occupational Therapy
Collaboration
Current research interests are in the areas of Functional Capacity Evaluations, Ergonomics, Occupational Rehabilitation and Workplace Injury Management, Injury Risk and Occupational Health, Mental health and work, and Healthy Lifestyles. Carole is currently working on several research teams on topics including health professional interventions for patient weight management, occupational rehabilitation of injured nurses and mental health and work, andhealthy work.
Carole is a member of the Physical Activity and Nutrition Priority Research Centre.
Administrative
Administrative expertise
Carole is currently program convenor for the Post graduate programs in Occupational Health and Safety (Grad Cert / Masters of Occupational Health and Safety, Masters of Workplace Injury Management and Occupational Rehabilitation and Grad Cert / Masters in Workplace Health and Safety). She has expertise in the administration that program convening entails and is also course coordinator for courses within these programs. She is Deputy Chair of the School of Health Sciences Teaching and Learning Committee and represents the SHS at Faculty Teaching forums.
Carole is a member of Academic Senate and a member of the Faculty of Health & Medicine marketing committee
Carole has expertise in the administration of research grants.
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Ergonomics
- Occupational Rehabilitation
- Occupational Science
- Research methodology
- Workplace Injury Management
Teaching expertise
Carole works as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences. As a senior lecturer her role comprises teaching, research and service (governance and community). Her key teaching is in the areas of Occupational rehabilitation and workplace injury management, ergonomics and occupational therapy in the work setting. She coordinates the post graduate programs in Occupational Health and Safety, Workplace injury management and Workplace health and Safety.
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 12 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $185,897 |
For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
2013 (1 grants)
OT Australia 25th National Conference, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, 24 - 26 July 2013$1,295
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Carole James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,295 | 2013 | 2014 |
| GNo:G1300565 | ||
2012 (1 grants)
Work Disability Prevention and Integration "Healthy ageing in a working society" - Netherlands, 22-24 October 2012$2,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Carole James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,000 | 2012 | 2013 |
| GNo:G1200734 | ||
2011 (2 grants)
Adult lifestyle incentives for vitality and energy (ALIVE): Supporting health professionals to assist clients with weight management through lifestyle changes$20,000
Funding Body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Suzanne Snodgrass, Professor Clare Collins, Doctor Carole James, Associate Professor Ashley Kable, Doctor Maya Guest, Ms Samantha Ashby, Professor Ronald Plotnikoff, Doctor Patrick McElduff | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Project Grant | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $20,000 | 2011 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1001025 | ||
Occupational Therapy Australia 24th National Conference, Gold Coast, 29/6/11 - 1/7/2011$950
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Carole James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $950 | 2011 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1100391 | ||
2010 (1 grants)
World congress of Occupational Therapists, Chile, 3-7 May 2010$2,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Carole James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $2,000 | 2010 | 2010 |
| GNo:G0190651 | ||
2009 (3 grants)
The outcome of occupational rehabilitation of NSW nurses$114,050
Funding Body: WorkCover Authority of New South Wales
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Maya Guest, Doctor Carole James, Professor Darren Rivett, Associate Professor Ashley Kable | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| WorkCover Assist Applied Research Projects | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $114,050 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0188284 | ||
Evaluation of the Workhab Functional Capacity Evaluation Tool - Validity component$14,915
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Professor Darren Rivett, Doctor Carole James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equity Research Fellowship | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $14,915 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0189841 | ||
Evaluation of the Workhab Functional Capacity Evaluation Tool - Validity component$4,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Carole James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Equity Research Fellowship | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $4,000 | 2009 | 2009 |
| GNo:G0189367 | ||
2008 (2 grants)
Hydro Aluminium Biomechanical Study of the Carbon Plant$14,446
Funding Body: Newcastle Innovation
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Maya Guest, Doctor Carole James, Doctor Suzanne Snodgrass | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Administered Research | Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $14,446 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189032 | ||
OT Australia 23rd National Conference, Sofitel, Melbourne, Australia, 11/9/2008 - 13/9/2008$745
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Carole James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $745 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189356 | ||
2007 (1 grants)
Evaluation of the Workhab Functional Capacity Evaluation Tool - Reliability component$9,996
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Carole James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Early Career Researcher Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $9,996 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0187308 | ||
2006 (1 grants)
14th Congress of the: World Federation of Occupational Therapists, 25-28 July 2006$1,500
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Carole James | ||
| Scheme | Role | |
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator | |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
| $1,500 | 2006 | 2006 |
| GNo:G0186227 | ||
Research Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 5 |
|---|---|
| Total current UoN Masters EFTSL | 0.43 |
| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 0.43 |
For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2016 | M Philosophy (Occupat Therapy) | Principal Supervisor | An Investigation into Mental Health Consumers' Experience of Participation in a Community Soccer Program |
| 2010 | 2014 | M Philosophy (Occupat Therapy) | Co-Supervisor | Shifting Gears: Returning to Driving After Stroke |
| 2010 | 2015 | PhD (Environ & Occupat Hlth) | Co-Supervisor | The Perceptions and Experiences of the Return to Work Coordinator in Relation to Their Role and Training |
| 2007 | 2015 | PhD (Occupational Therapy) | Co-Supervisor | An Exploration of the Different Forms of Theoretical Knowledge Valued and used by Occupational Therapists in Mental Health Practice |
| 2007 | 2016 | PhD (Occupational Therapy) | Co-Supervisor | How do Women Living with Schizophrenia Perceive and Perform activities to Manage Their Bodyweight and Promote Their Own Health? |
Dr Carole James
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 6632 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 7053 |
| Carole.James@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position | Senior Lecturer School of Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Medicine |
| Focus Area | Occupational Health and Safety |
| Office | HC32A, Hunter Building, Callaghan University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia |
| URL: | www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/carole-james |
