
Professor Carole James
Acting Head of School
School of Health Sciences (Occupational Health and Safety)
- Email:carole.james@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 6632
Making light work of it
With expertise in workplace injury management and mental health, Associate Professor Carole James is focused on creating safer workplaces.
The research of Associate Professor Carole James centres on work; people's engagement with, or lack of engagement with, work.
A long history as a practicing occupational therapy clinician, focused mainly on occupational rehabilitation, has informed Carole's research directions.
"I'm involved in several projects linked to work," she says.
"Some of these projects involve mental health, some involve musculoskeletal injuries, and some are looking at preventing injuries in the workplace."
A researcher with boundless curiosity, Carole especially enjoys collaborating with people who share her passions.
"It's very inspiring to be involved with the gurus, my gurus. When I was researching, I was so in awe of what these people were doing. Then I finally get to meet with them, work with them, write with them, it's really quite exciting."
Special interests in mental health within the workplace, and capacity building within the community, have recently seen Carole join a multidisciplinary team looking at mental health in the mining industry.
SEA CHANGE
A shortage of occupational therapists in Australia led to Carole being sponsored to come from the United Kingdom to work in the Hunter as an Occupational Therapist. She arrived in 1989 where she began working within the occupational rehabilitation arena. In 1999 she moved into the world of academia at the University of Newcastle.
Carole completed her PhD in 2011, which focused on the reliability and validity of the WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE). Most often applied post-injury, this assessment tool is used predominantly within occupational rehabilitation to appraise a person's physical ability to perform a job they are returning to.
Carole has since been invited to join an international team of experts to investigate better understanding of Functional Capacity Evaluation performance in different societal contexts across multiple countries.
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
It's not just fellow academics enjoying the fruits of Carole's irrepressible enthusiasm. Workplaces also benefit.
"I feel quite strongly that research must be useful for the workplace, not just useful for us," Carole proclaims.
"Although I sit within the discipline of occupational health and safety, I am still an occupational therapist."
"And to me, being an occupational therapist is about assisting people to be able to do things and making sure that we're getting the best out of everybody."
Students also reap the benefits of Carole's dedication to her field. Instrumental in the development of a Masters Program in Workplace Injury Management in 2006, Carole also had a large role in the development of a Master of Workplace Health and Safety which commenced in 2013.
She has been Program Convenor of the post graduate programs in Occupational Health and Safety since 2006.
Carole is also a core team member of the University of Newcastle's virtual Centre for Resources, Health and Safety (CRHS).
Launched by the Newcastle Institute of Energy and Resources (NIER) in late 2014 through a partnership with Aspen Medical, the multidisciplinary CRHS team is focused on the health and safety of the resource sector, and the communities attached to those industries.
MINDING MINING MINDS
With funding from the Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP), the CRHS team are working in league with the University of Newcastle, the Hunter Institute of Mental Health, and other industry partners to identify ways of improving the mental health and well-being of the mining community.
The first phase of the project collected data on the prevalence of mental health issues across the sector.
Team members have been using various methods to gather this information from mine sites in NSW and Queensland, including focus groups, surveys and the scoping of existing mental health services.
The intervention included a range of education measures to improve mental health awareness for employees and supervisors, a peer assisted model using workplace champions, and a review of policy. The next step is collecting the follow up data.
"Generally we are not comfortable talking about mental health in the community," Carole explains.
"Then we look at the workplace, where people are particularly anxious about keeping their jobs, it can be a difficult topic to raise."
This research will provide new knowledge about the extent and impacts of mental health problems in the coal industry and will provide evidence of the effectiveness of the multi-component program to improve the way mental health is addressed.
NURSED BACK TO HEALTH
The realities of returning to work post-injury in the nursing profession are something Carole has studied particularly closely, in partnership with the NSW Nurses Federation, with funding from WorkCover NSW.
Carole believes the role of Return To Work Coordinators (RTWCs) is vital to a successful transition.
"Some of the nursing RTWCs were so ingenious in how they could get an individual back to work," she enthuses.
"We found that in rural areas they were especially creative, because they do not have a large labour pool to draw on."
Carole is supervising a PhD student who is investigating the training given to employees taking on the RTW coordinator role. The project aims to identify factors that inhibit or influence their effectiveness to provide injured workers with appropriate support. The end goal is to clarify the specific level of knowledge and expertise necessary for coordination of a successful RTW for injured workers.
CHANGING FATES
Assessing the processes and systems related to workers well-being, especially those transitioning back to work post-injury, is a vital area of research according to Carole, and one which will always be necessary.
She points out that although industries such as mining and nursing enforce rigorous risk management systems, the human element will always be a factor.
"I don't know that we can engineer out injuries completely because humans are not robots. There will always be accidents, even though you are trying to prevent them as best you can."
Carole believes that within the last twenty years, there has been positive change in the way workplace injury is managed.
"I think things are changing but we still have a way to go," Carole reflects.
"When I initially got involved with occupational rehab, staying off work until you were fit was the norm," Carole recalls.
"Now people are more accepting of having someone back on suitable duties."
She acknowledges that employers are now more conscious of where their money is being spent, and are realising how much it costs to have an employee off work.
"In reality, coming back to work in some capacity is better for the employee's physical and mental health, and for the productivity of the workplace, so everyone benefits."
Making light work of it
With expertise in workplace injury management and mental health, Associate Professor Carole James is focused on creating safer workplaces.
Career Summary
Biography
Carole is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Occupational Health and Safety at the University. Her research interests 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 management and musculoskeletal injuries in academics. She is also engaged in a team investigating mental health in the coal mining industry and another investigating task rotation in coal mining. 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.
Research ExpertiseCarole 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 - Mental health and work
Teaching Expertise
Carole works as an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences. 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.
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 Head (Teaching and Learning ) in the School of Health Sciences and represents the SHS at Faculty Teaching forums. Carole has expertise in the administration of research grants.
Collaborations
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 mental health and work, task rotation in the workplace, a cross cultural study investigating similarities and differences in FCE performance across countries. Carole is a member of the Physical Activity and Nutrition Priority Research Centre and the Center for Resources Health and Safety.
Qualifications
- PhD (Occupational Therapy), University of Newcastle
- Diploma of Occupational Therapy, College of Occupational Therapists - London
- Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy), Curtin University
- Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy), University of South Australia
Keywords
- Ergonomics
- Functional capacity evaluations
- Healthy lifestyle
- Mental health and work
- Occupational Rehabilitation
- Occupational Science
- Occupational health
- Occupational rehabilitation
- Research methodology
- Workplace Injury Management
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Professor | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Professor | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/12/2009 - | Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences- Occupatioal Health and Safety/ Occupational Therapy Australia |
1/6/1999 - 1/12/2009 | Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences- Occupatioal Health and Safety/ Occupational Therapy Australia |
1/1/1995 - | Membership - Australian association of Occupational Therapy | Australian association of Occupational Therapy Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (4 outputs)
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2020 |
James CL, Rich JL, Kelly B, 'Mental health and mining: Research challenges and influences', Located Research: Regional Places, Transitions and Challenges, Springer Nature, Singapore 135-152 (2020) [B1]
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2017 | James C, Mackenzie L, O'Toole G, 'Core Business: Activity, Task and Occupational Analysis.', OT practice in Australia: Professional and Practice Issues., Allen and Unwin., Sydney 215-226 (2017) | |||||||
2012 |
Southgate EL, James CL, Guest M, Kable AK, Rivett DA, Bohatko-Naismith J, 'Organisational factors influencing the return to work process for injured workers: Using social theory to inform practice', Workplaces: Safety, Social Implications and Expectations, Nova Science Publishers, New York 1-19 (2012) [B1]
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2011 | James CL, 'Occupational analysis and occupational rehabilitation', Occupation Analysis in Practice, Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester, West Sussex 232-245 (2011) [B2] | |||||||
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Journal article (86 outputs)
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2021 |
James C, Bezzina A, Rahman MM, 'Task rotation in an underground coal mine: Implications on injury and musculoskeletal discomfort', Applied Ergonomics, 93 (2021) Purpose: To investigate the effect of a task rotation schedule on musculoskeletal injury and the challenges of implementing a task rotation schedule within an underground coal min... [more] Purpose: To investigate the effect of a task rotation schedule on musculoskeletal injury and the challenges of implementing a task rotation schedule within an underground coal mine. Methods: This was a pre-post cross-sectional intervention study with two underground coal mines. Participant-surveys were collected at baseline and 12-months. Results: There were no significant differences in musculoskeletal discomfort between the two sites in any body region. Tasks were rotated two to three times a shift on average. Conclusions: The task rotation schedule did not have a significant impact upon musculoskeletal discomfort although this does not necessarily reflect that the rotation schedule was in-effective in curbing injury, rather highlights the complexity of developing a successful task rotation schedule within an underground coal mine. The task rotation schedule, its implementation and execution need consideration and further investigation to assist in effectively controlling injury and fatigue risk.
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2021 |
Liebenberg A, Brichta AM, Nie VM, Ahmadi S, James CL, 'Hearing threshold levels of Australian coal mine workers: a retrospective cross-sectional study of 64196 audiograms.', Int J Audiol, 1-12 (2021)
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2021 |
Lee R, James C, Edwards S, Snodgrass SJ, 'Posture during the use of electronic devices in people with chronic neck pain: A 3D motion analysis project.', Work, 68 491-505 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Frith J, James C, Hubbard I, Warren-Forward H, 'Australian health professionals perceptions about the management of return to driving early after stroke: A mixed methods study', Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 28 198-206 (2021) [C1] Background: Stroke can affect a person¿s ability to drive a motor vehicle. In Australia, there is a 4-week restriction in driving after stroke and a 2-week restriction after trans... [more] Background: Stroke can affect a person¿s ability to drive a motor vehicle. In Australia, there is a 4-week restriction in driving after stroke and a 2-week restriction after transient ischemic attack. Concerns exist as to whether people discharged home from the acute setting receive education about these driving restrictions. Objectives: This study sought to investigate health professionals¿ knowledge about, and responsibilities for patients return-to-driving (RTD) education after stroke and TIA. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was designed and included questions about health professional demographic characteristics and knowledge and opinions of RTD guidelines. An open-ended question at the end of the survey enabled respondents to provide additional, free text information. Descriptive analyses were used to describe respondents¿ demography and characteristics. Chi-square analysis was used to compare responses across the different professional groups. Significance was tested using a p-value of 0.05. Data obtained from the free text question were analyzed through an inductive thematic approach. Results: A total of 455 health professionals responded to the survey, with 45% being occupational therapists. Only 22% of health professionals correctly selected the 4-week restriction period after stroke and 27% selected the 2-week restriction period for those with TIA. Occupational therapists were identified by 85% of respondents as the profession responsible for providing RTD education, followed by doctors (72%). Health professionals lack clarity in RTD guidelines and often defer the responsibility of managing RTD to others. Conclusions: Education of health professionals in RTD guidelines is recommended to improve the processes of care after stroke.
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2021 |
Seaton CL, Bottorff JL, Soprovich AL, Johnson ST, Duncan MJ, Caperchione CM, et al., 'Men's Physical Activity and Sleep Following a Workplace Health Intervention: Findings from the POWERPLAY STEP Up challenge.', Am J Mens Health, 15 1557988320988472 (2021)
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2020 |
Cavanagh B, Haracz K, Lawry M, James C, 'Receptive Arts Engagement for Health: A Holistic and Trans-Disciplinary Approach to Creating a Multisensory Environment', SAGE OPEN, 10 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
King A, Campbell J, James C, Duff J, 'A workplace stretching program for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in perioperative staff: A mixed-methods implementation study', Journal of Perioperative Nursing, 33 e1-e9 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Vanka K, Kim R, Brown A, Ali M, Gomez H, Donovan C, et al., 'Investigating Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Different Coal Dust (PM10) Exposures on Respiratory Health', AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 201 (2020)
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2020 |
Asare-Doku W, Rich J, Kelly B, James C, 'Mental health interventions in the mining industry: a narrative review', Mental Health Review Journal, 25 153-167 (2020) [C1] Purpose: Previous research has suggested high levels of unaddressed mental health needs among male-dominated work settings. The mining industry has been a recent focus internation... [more] Purpose: Previous research has suggested high levels of unaddressed mental health needs among male-dominated work settings. The mining industry has been a recent focus internationally. This paper aims to critically examine research regarding organizational mental health interventions for people working in mining industries. Design/methodology/approach: The narrative review used a systematic standardized search strategy in six databases and grey literature from 1990 to 2019. Findings: Of the 418 studies identified, seven studies (five quantitative and two qualitative studies) met the inclusion criteria. Analysis of these studies revealed the organisational interventions available to address mental health needs of miners. Interventions were categorised into organisational and individual-focused approaches. Evidence shows there is great potential in conducting workplace mental health programs, yet further research is required to create a strong evidence base for substantiated policy and practice implications. Practical implications: Mental health interventions and programs should be available in mining industry to enhance mental health. Organisations can also improve mental health by implementing significant changes in the work environment and identifying workplace factors that induce strain and contribute to psychological distress in employees. Attempt can be made at restructuring safety policies and practices to include mental health, addressing organisational structures such as work schedules and providing training for managers and supervisors. Originality/value: This review focuses on the unique characteristics pertaining to male-dominated mining industries and workplace mental health interventions which are aimed at supporting employee mental health.
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2020 |
Soprovich AL, Seaton CL, Bottorff JL, Duncan MJ, Caperchione CM, Oliffe JL, et al., 'A systematic review of workplace behavioral interventions to promote sleep health in men', Sleep Health, 6 418-430 (2020) [C1] Sleep health is an important aspect of wellbeing and merits incorporation into workplace health promotion programs for employees. Men are a unique population with whom many tradit... [more] Sleep health is an important aspect of wellbeing and merits incorporation into workplace health promotion programs for employees. Men are a unique population with whom many traditional workplace health promotion programs have had limited success. This systematic review posed the question do workplace health promotion programs improve sleep among men, and what program design features contribute to improving sleep among working men? Databases searched were MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, CINHAL, Academic Search Complete and Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition and Google Scholar. Empirical research reporting non-pharmacological behavioral sleep programs and/or interventions for working men were eligible for review. 1049 articles were identified; 15 intervention studies were included: 13 interventions were delivered through workplaces, and two recruited workers to programs delivered outside of work. Interventions incorporated health education, stress reduction/relaxation, and/or physical activity components. Eleven studies reported positive findings for sleep health outcome(s) in men. A moderate level of evidence exists for sleep health programs with physical activity and stress management components. Evidence for the effectiveness of sleep health education programs was mixed. That only one study included a gender-sensitized intervention, where men's preferences shaped the content of a stress-reduction program which resulted in improved sleep quality, attests to the insufficient evidence and lack of gender-specific content and analyses. Next research steps should include considering cultural constructions of masculinity in program design in order to strengthen the appeal and engagement of men, and optimize health benefits for working men.
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2020 |
Arnold S, Mackenzie L, James C, Millington M, 'Estimating domestic assistance requirements in medico-legal practice: Australian occupational therapy perspective', Disability and Rehabilitation, (2020) [C1] Aim: Occupational therapists are experts in determining domestic assistance levels. It is a complex multi-dimensional process resulting in different opinion regarding care hours. ... [more] Aim: Occupational therapists are experts in determining domestic assistance levels. It is a complex multi-dimensional process resulting in different opinion regarding care hours. Method: Therapists providing medicolegal reports on domestic care for the courts within Australia were surveyed. Results: 58 occupational therapists responded with most aged between 41 to 50 years of age. There was a strong correlation between years of clinical and medicolegal experience (r = 0.730, n = 58, p = 0.000) as well as between years and numbers of medicolegal assessments conducted in 2017 (r = 0.264, n = 58, p = 0.420). Assessment based on occupational analysis interview combined observation of the claimant performing tasks in their home, medical information, and contextual factors such as family expectations. Translation of data to hours of care was based on therapist¿s clinical experience of medical diagnosis (x 6.89, p = 0.009) and claimant¿s statements of performance combined with therapist¿s clinical experience (x = 5.58, p = 0.18). Therapists providing defendant only reports often use their own time to perform housework as a guide. Triangulation data combined confirmation of the person¿s statements through observation of performance, the environment in which they lived, and the occupational therapists own clinical reasoning skill. Conclusion: Documenting all the factors influencing the occupational therapist¿s decision is the key to understanding clinical reasoning.Implication for rehabilitation When estimating domestic care occupational therapists should: ¿Provide written documentation that clearly explains the assessment methods used, the results and conclusion made regarding domestic care. ¿Triangulate data including claimant¿s statements of performance, confirmation by observation on tasks, medical report information in the context of the claimant¿s environmental and contextual factors. ¿Be aware their own years of experience do not equate to level of expertise. 2 2
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2020 |
Badu E, O'Brien AP, Mitchell R, Rubin M, James C, McNeil K, et al., 'Workplace stress and resilience in the Australian nursing workforce: A comprehensive integrative review', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 29 5-34 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
James C, Rahman M, Bezzina A, Kelly B, 'Factors associated with patterns of psychological distress, alcohol use and social network among Australian mineworkers', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 44 390-396 (2020) [C1]
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2019 |
James C, Arnold S, Mackenzie L, Millington M, James C, 'Occupational therapy medicolegal assessment of domestic assistance requirements: Focus group perspectives', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 66 239-248 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Cavanagh B, Haracz K, Lawry M, James C, 'It s like another world: the perceived beneficial effects of an artistically designed multisensory environment', Medical humanities, 45 52-59 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Arnold S, Mackenzie L, Millington M, James C, 'Occupational Therapy Domestic Needs Assessment: Lawyer Perspectives', JOURNAL OF LAW AND MEDICINE, 26 831-840 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Bohatko-Naismith J, James C, Guest M, Rivett DA, Ashby S, 'An exploratory study of the injured worker s experience and relationship with the workplace return to work coordinator in NSW, Australia', International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 12 57-70 (2019) [C1] Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the injured worker¿s perspective of experiences with their workplace return to work coordinator (RTWC), and explore s... [more] Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the injured worker¿s perspective of experiences with their workplace return to work coordinator (RTWC), and explore some of the barriers they encountered in the return to work process. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten injured workers from New South Wales, Australia. The thematic analysis of transcripts was completed. Findings: The findings provide an insight into the experiences of injured workers and their relationship with RTWCs. Five key themes emerged from the data: return to work experiences and the RTWC role, high turnover and lack of consistency in the role, RTWC ¿ideal¿, knowledge and skills, communication skills and the RTWC role and GP visits privacy and conflict of interest with peer RTWCs. Practical implications: The role of the workplace RTWC in the return to work process for injured workers is important and these findings are highly relevant to the return to work sector. Consistency within the role at the workplace and careful consideration of the specific traits and characteristics required by an individual to perform the role need to be observed during the selection process by employers when appointing a workplace RTWC to assist injured workers return to work. Originality/value: This is the first Australian study to examine the injured workers views and experiences with the workplace RTWC and other factors that shape the return to work process.
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2019 |
Sayers E, Rich J, Rahman MM, Kelly B, James C, 'Does Help Seeking Behavior Change over Time following a Workplace Mental Health Intervention in the Coal Mining Industry?', Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 61 E282-E290 (2019) [C1] Objectives: To investigate help seeking behavior and attitudes to mental health in mining employees. Methods: A pre-post survey study of employees from two Australian coal mines. ... [more] Objectives: To investigate help seeking behavior and attitudes to mental health in mining employees. Methods: A pre-post survey study of employees from two Australian coal mines. Data were collected prior to, at baseline, at 6 and 18 months following delivery of the MATES in mining (MIM) peer support mental health intervention. Results: Help seeking behaviors increased, with participants' sex, age, relationship status, shift type, and psychological distress significantly associated with likelihood of seeking help (P < 0.05). In relation to stigma, significantly more participants' disagreed that they would be treated differently by friends or colleagues following disclosure of mental illness (P < 0.01). Conclusions: Results provide an understanding of help seeking behaviors of mining employees; support the MATES in Mining peer support program in the men dominated industry and provide information to guide mental health workplace program development more broadly.
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2019 |
Park J, Gross DP, Rayani F, Norris CM, Roberts MR, James C, et al., 'Model of Human Occupation as a framework for implementation of Motivational Interviewing in occupational rehabilitation', Work, 62 629-641 (2019) [C1] A conceptual framework is needed to understand injured workers' decision-making and inform evidencebased interventions to address behavior change regarding return-to-work (RT... [more] A conceptual framework is needed to understand injured workers' decision-making and inform evidencebased interventions to address behavior change regarding return-to-work (RTW). The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) can help with understanding how an injured worker's characteristics can generate behavior change while Motivational Interviewing (MI) can help facilitate behavior change. OBJECTIVE: This theoretical paper provides an overview of how MOHO and MI can be applied and integrated in occupationalrehabilitation. The objectives of this paper are to: (1) evaluate MOHO as a framework for supporting occupational therapists (OTs) in occupational rehabilitation; (2) describe MI as a suitable approach for OTs in occupational rehabilitation; and (3) compare and integrate MOHO and MI. METHOD: Several important works and reviews were used to integrate MOHO and MI with occupational rehabilitation. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The identification of a model and approach to support OT practice in occupational rehabilitation can assist OTs to determine the most appropriate interventions and contribute to standards of best practice. CONCLUSIONS: IntegratingMOHOand MI provides a comprehensive framework for understanding impairment and RTW change processes with the potential to reduce work disability and improve RTW outcomes.
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2019 |
Conn A, Bourke N, James C, Haracz K, 'Occupational therapy intervention addressing weight gain and obesity in people with severe mental illness: A scoping review', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 66 446-457 (2019) [C1] Background: Individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness have higher rates of obesity than the general population due to a range of factors, including: medication side effects... [more] Background: Individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness have higher rates of obesity than the general population due to a range of factors, including: medication side effects, poor nutrition and reduced physical activity. Obesity is associated with increased mortality and reduced quality of life. Evidence suggests that lifestyle interventions can be effective in addressing this issue. While such interventions would appear to fit within the scope of practice of occupational therapy, there is no publication synthesising the existing literature regarding occupational therapy interventions addressing lifestyle factors associated with obesity. Aim: To determine what is known from the existing literature about occupational therapy interventions addressing weight gain and obesity in adults diagnosed with severe mental illness. Methods: A scoping review was conducted. Searches were performed in online databases, occupational therapy journals and grey literature databases. Thematic analysis occurred across all articles included in the review. Results: A total of 14 articles were included in the review. Analysis revealed a central theme of supporting occupational performance and participation in health promoting occupations. This central theme consisted of four categories; facilitating client-centred practice, addressing personal performance issues, addressing environmental barriers and providing the ¿just right¿ challenge. Conclusion/Significance: These findings suggest occupational therapists are providing occupation focused interventions that are aligned with current clinical guidelines. However, more research is required to strengthen evidence-based occupational therapy practice in this important area.
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2018 |
Tynan RJ, James C, Considine R, Skehan J, Gullestrup J, Lewin TJ, et al., 'Feasibility and acceptability of strategies to address mental health and mental ill-health in the Australian coal mining industry', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, 12 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
James C, Antoine M, Guest M, Rivett D, Kable A, 'Practices and Processes Used in the Return to Work of Injured New South Wales nurses: Are These Consistent With RTW Best Practice Principles?', Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 28 68-79 (2018) [C1] Purpose Workplace injury and illness rates are high within the nursing profession, and in conjunction with current nursing shortages, low retention rates, and the high cost of wor... [more] Purpose Workplace injury and illness rates are high within the nursing profession, and in conjunction with current nursing shortages, low retention rates, and the high cost of workplace injury, the need for effective return to work (RTW) for injured nurses is highlighted. This study aimed to identify current practices and processes used in the RTW of injured nurses, and determine if these are consistent with the seven principles for successful RTW as described by the Canadian Institute for Work & Health. Method As part of a larger cross-sectional study, survey data were collected from New South Wales nurses who had sustained a major workplace injury or illness. Survey questions were coded and matched to the seven principles for successful RTW. Results Of the 484 surveys eligible for analysis, most were from Registered Nurses (52%) in the Public Hospital Sector (48%). Responses indicated four main areas of concern: a commitment to health and safety by the workplace; early and considerate employer contact; provision of modified work; and individual knowledge of and involvement in the RTW process. Positive participant responses to co-worker and supervisor involvement were identified as areas consistent with best practice principles. Conclusions These findings suggest the practices and processes involved in the RTW of injured nurses are inconsistent with best practice principles for RTW, highlighting the need for interventions such as targeted employer education and training for improved industry RTW outcomes.
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2018 |
Bohatko-Naismith J, Guest M, James C, Pond D, Rivett DA, 'Australian general practitioners' perspective on the role of the workplace Return-to-Work Coordinator', Australian Journal of Primary Health, 24 502-509 (2018) [C1] General practitioners (GPs) play a key role in the return-to-work process, and yet their experiences working with workplace Return-to-Work Coordinators (RTWCs) have rarely been st... [more] General practitioners (GPs) play a key role in the return-to-work process, and yet their experiences working with workplace Return-to-Work Coordinators (RTWCs) have rarely been studied. The aim of this paper is to provide insights from the GP perspective about their experiences with workplace RTWCs and their preparedness for the role. GPs from Australian states and territories where legislation mandates workplaces employ a RTWC were requested to complete a questionnaire on their experiences with workplace RTWCs. Fifty GPs completed a questionnaire on the preparedness of RTWCs in relation to their role, with 58% (n = 29) indicating RTWCs require more training. A total of 78% (n = 39) of respondents considered RTWCs were important in assisting injured workers return to work, with 98% (n = 49) ranking trustworthiness, respectfulness and ethicalness as the most important or an important trait for a RTWC to possess. Interestingly, 40% (n = 20) of respondents themselves reported having no training in the return-to-work process. GPs acknowledge the importance of the workplace RTWC in the return-to-work process, and the results highlight the need for RTWCs to possess specific traits and undergo appropriate training for the facilitation of a successful return to work for injured workers.
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2018 |
Haracz K, Hazelton M, James C, 'The "Double Whammy": Women's Experiences of Weight Gain After Diagnosis and Treatment for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders.', The Journal of nervous and mental disease, 206 303-309 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Yu Z, James C, Edwards S, Snodgrass SJ, 'Differences in posture kinematics between using a tablet, a laptop, and a desktop computer in sitting and in standing.', Work, 61 257-266 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Millington SAANDLMANDCJANDM, 'International perspective on factors influencing the performance of housework: a scoping review', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 81 687-699 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
West N, Snodgrass SJ, James C, 'The effect of load on biomechanics of the back and upper limb in a bench to shoulder lift during the WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation', Work, 59 201-210 (2018) [C1] BACKGROUND: Limited literature exists investigating biomechanical changes during a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE). OBJECTIVE: To determine change in joint angle measurement ... [more] BACKGROUND: Limited literature exists investigating biomechanical changes during a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE). OBJECTIVE: To determine change in joint angle measurement between minimum load to safe maximum load in the bench to shoulder lift of the WorkHab FCE. METHODS: Dartfish ProSuite was used to analyse bench to shoulder lift video from 28 subjects. Measurements of joint angle at lumbar spine, thoracic spine, elbow and shoulder at four points in the ascending and descending lift phases (0/3, 1/3, 2/3, 3/3) in the minimum load and safe maximum lift were collected. Paired t-tests were used to analyse differences in joint angles between lifts. RESULTS: Significant differences in joint angles were identified in the thoracic spine, elbow and shoulder at maximal weight. Increased extension occurred: Thoracic spine at 3/3 ascending [2.922, 95% CI 0.8, 3.8, p=0.004]. Increased flexion occurred: elbow ascending [1/3:6.405, 95% CI -11.8, 1.8, p=0.008],[3/3:15.575, 95% CI 4.2, 27.0, p=0.009]; elbow descending [0/3:18.446, 95% CI 9.5, 27.4, p=0.000]; shoulder ascending [3/3:16.785, 95% CI 11.8, 21.8, p<0.001]; shoulder descending [0/3:16.647, 95% CI 10.6, 22.7, p<0.001]. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides insight into the biomechanical changes during a bench to shoulder lift and support observations and clinical reasoning used in determining the safe maximal lift.
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2018 |
James C, James D, Nie V, Schumacher TL, Guest M, Tessier J, et al., 'Musculoskeletal discomfort and use of computers in the university environment', APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 69 128-135 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
James C, James C, Calear AL, Tynan R, Roach D, Leigh L, Oldmeadow C, 'Correlates of psychological distress among workers in the mining industry in remote Australia: Evidence from a multi-site cross-sectional survey', PLOS ONE, 13 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Jones OF, James CL, 'Task rotation in an underground coal mine: A pilot study', Work, 59 285-294 (2018) [C1] BACKGROUND: Task rotation is used to decrease the risk of workplace injuries and improve work satisfaction. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility, benefits and challenges of i... [more] BACKGROUND: Task rotation is used to decrease the risk of workplace injuries and improve work satisfaction. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility, benefits and challenges of implementing a task rotation schedule within an underground coalmine in NSW, Australia. METHODS: A mixed method case control pilot study with the development and implementation of a task rotation schedule for 6 months with two work crews. A questionnaire including The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, The Need for Recovery after Work Scale, and The Australian WHOQOL- BREF Australian Edition was used to survey workers at baseline, 3 and 6 months. A focus group was completed with the intervention crew and management at the completion of the study. RESULTS: In total, twenty-seven participants completed the survey. Significant improvements in the psychological and environmental domains of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire were found in the intervention crew. Musculoskeletal pain was highest in the elbow, lower back and knee, and fatigue scores improved, across both groups. The intervention crew felt 'mentally fresher', 'didn't do the same task twice in a row', and 'had more task variety which made the shift go quickly'. CONCLUSION: Task rotation was positively regarded, with psychological benefits identified. Three rotations during a 9-hour shift were feasible and practical in this environment.
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2017 |
Frith J, Warren-Forward H, Hubbard I, James C, 'Shifting gears: An inpatient medical record audit and post-discharge survey of return-to-driving following stroke/transient ischaemic attack', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 64 264-272 (2017) [C1] Background/aim: In Australia, all stroke survivors should not drive for four weeks and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) survivors should not drive for two weeks. This study invest... [more] Background/aim: In Australia, all stroke survivors should not drive for four weeks and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) survivors should not drive for two weeks. This study investigates the provision of return-to-driving education in the acute hospital setting and the use of this education by a cohort of Australian patients who have experienced a mild stroke or TIA and who are discharged directly home from their acute hospital admission. Methods: A medical record audit was conducted of stroke patients discharged home from a regional hospital in Australia. All audited patients were sent a post-discharge anonymous survey of their post-stroke driving behaviours. Results: A total of 78 medical records were audited (32 women, 46 men; 15 TIA, 63 strokes). Mean age was 67.4¿years (SD¿=¿13.7, range 20¿89¿years). Only 27 (34.6%) patients had documented evidence that return-to-driving was discussed with them by a health professional, with only 10 (12.8%) having a restriction period documented. A total of 31 surveys were analysed (10 females, 21 males) and 20 participants had returned to driving. From 31 survivors of mild stroke/TIA, 21 recalled receiving advice on return-to-driving and seven resumed driving during the non-driving period of one month. Conclusions: Inconsistencies exist in the documentation of return-to-driving management after acute stroke or TIA and it is unknown whether patients who lack documentation in their medical records were provided with education or not.
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2017 |
Frith J, Hubbard I, James C, Warren-Forward H, 'In the Driver's Seat: Development and Implementation of an e-Learning Module on Return-to-Driving After Stroke', Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 31 150-161 (2017) [C1] Gaps exist in the knowledge of return-to-driving guidelines, and education is needed for Australian health professionals working in the field of stroke. In this paper, authors eva... [more] Gaps exist in the knowledge of return-to-driving guidelines, and education is needed for Australian health professionals working in the field of stroke. In this paper, authors evaluate the implementation of an e-learning module. A pre- and post-module knowledge test and survey were used to assess the e-module's success in achieving its learning objectives. Initially, 204 learners completed the module, with 68% of learners scoring 100% in the post-module knowledge test. Only 12 learners completed the survey. The authors recommend that health professionals other than occupational therapists access this e-module, and a review on e-module structure is required to improve results of knowledge tests.
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2017 |
Considine R, Tynan R, James C, Wiggers J, Lewin T, Inder K, et al., 'The contribution of individual, social and work characteristics to employee mental health in a coal mining industry population', PLoS ONE, 12 1-15 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Ashby S, Gray M, Ryan S, James C, 'An exploratory study into the application of psychological theories and therapies in Australian mental health occupational therapy practice: Challenges to occupation-based practice', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 64 24-32 (2017) [C1] Background: While legitimate practice tools have been the subject of debate within the profession, little attention has been paid to psychological frames of reference (PFsOR). Hen... [more] Background: While legitimate practice tools have been the subject of debate within the profession, little attention has been paid to psychological frames of reference (PFsOR). Hence, this article explores the ways psychological theories and therapies shape occupation-based practice in mental health settings. Methodology: Narrative inquiry methods and thematic analysis were used to explore the career stories of nine occupational therapists who had worked in mental health practice for more than five years. Findings: Respondents found it difficult to hold onto their occupational focus in the psychology-dominated world of mental health practice. The main themes to emerge were (i) tension between occupation and psychology; (ii) overwhelming pressures to adopt PFsOR; (iii) resistance to PFsOR; and (iv) using PFsOR to enhance professional repertoires. Findings pointed to the need to ensure PFsOR include occupational considerations for occupation-based practice in mental health. Conclusion: A occupation-based perspective means balancing PFsOR with occupation-based considerations, so service-user issues are holistically addressed. There is a need to critically review occupational therapists' use of PFsOR lest their most visible practical actions appear psychologically based rather than occupation based.
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2017 |
Tynan RJ, Considine R, Wiggers J, Lewin TJ, James C, Inder K, et al., 'Alcohol consumption in the Australian coal mining industry', Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 74 259-267 (2017) [C1] Objectives: To investigate patterns of alcohol use within the coal mining industry, and associations with the personal, social, workplace and employment characteristics. Design: 8... [more] Objectives: To investigate patterns of alcohol use within the coal mining industry, and associations with the personal, social, workplace and employment characteristics. Design: 8 mine sites across 3 eastern Australian states were surveyed, selected to encompass key geographic characteristics (accessibility and remoteness) and mine type (open cut and underground). Problematic alcohol use was measured using the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) to determine: (1) overall risky or hazardous drinking behaviour; and (2) frequency of single-occasion drinking (6 or more drinks on 1 occasion). Results: A total of 1457 employees completed the survey, of which 45.7% of male and 17.0% of female participants reported levels of alcohol use within the range considered as risky or hazardous, considerably higher than the national average. Hierarchical linear regression revealed a significant contribution of many individual level factors associated with AUDIT scores: younger age, male, current smoking status; illicit substance use; previous alcohol and other drug use (AOD) problems; and higher psychological distress. Workplace factors associated with alcohol use included working in mining primarily for the high remuneration, and the type of mining, with underground miners reporting higher alcohol use than open-cut miners. Conclusions: Our findings provide support for the need to address alcohol use in the coal mining industry over and above routine on-site testing for alcohol use.
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2017 |
James CL, Rusli N, Broady TR, 'Carers and manual handling: Survey results', International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 24 146-154 (2017) [C1] Background: There is limited literature specific to manual handling practices among informal carers, with most literature relating to nurses and paid carers. This study aimed to i... [more] Background: There is limited literature specific to manual handling practices among informal carers, with most literature relating to nurses and paid carers. This study aimed to identify the current experiences and practices of informal carers in relation to manual handling and their perceived manual handling needs for this role. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study design utilising an online questionnaire was used to survey informal carers who were members of Carers NSW¿an organisation for carers in New South Wales, Australia. Seventy-five returned surveys were eligible for inclusion. The data was analysed with descriptive statistics using JMP software (version 10.0.0). Findings: Respondents were predominantly female (74.7%), over 45 years of age (81.1%) and were on a pension (35.8%). Respondents carried out a variety of caring tasks; however, they used limited equipment and received active/interactive training (workshop and training from health professionals) more than passive training (written materials in brochures, books, websites and posters). Conclusions: The study provides information on the manual handling experiences and practices of informal carers. The information can be used by health professionals to develop specific education programmes or appropriate manual handling literature to assist informal carers with this role.
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2017 |
Arnold S, Mackenzie L, James C, Millington M, 'Why do occupational therapists' medico-legal opinions differ regarding the amount of domestic assistance a person requires?', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 64 194-197 (2017) [C1]
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2016 |
Tynan RJ, Considine R, Rich JL, Skehan J, Wiggers J, Lewin TJ, et al., 'Help-seeking for mental health problems by employees in the Australian Mining Industry', BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, 16 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
Coombes K, Haracz K, Robson E, James C, 'Pushing through: Mental health consumers' experiences of an individual placement and support employment programme', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79 651-659 (2016) [C1] Introduction Individual placement and support is recognized as current best practice vocational rehabilitation for people living with a severe mental illness. This study aimed to ... [more] Introduction Individual placement and support is recognized as current best practice vocational rehabilitation for people living with a severe mental illness. This study aimed to provide insight into the consumer perspective of factors that impact the success of an individual placement and support programme in Australia. Method A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with five participants. Participants were diagnosed with a severe mental illness and were engaged with an individual placement supported employment programme in one area health service in New South Wales, Australia. Data analysis was conducted using grounded theory methods. Results Analysis revealed the core category of pushing through, a three-step process that involved experiencing discomfort, learning to adapt, and getting into a groove. Pushing through described the participants' direct experience of individual placement and support, as well as their management of their health and ability to cope with everyday practicalities and relationships while engaged in the programme. Conclusions The participants in this study described their experiences of being involved in an individual placement and support programme as being characterized by a process of pushing through. The participants' actions and experiences at each stage of this process provide cues for more tailored support within individual placement and support to meet changing needs.
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2016 |
Thomas KE, Broady TR, James CL, 'Exploring manual handling practices by informal carers', International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 23 305-313 (2016) [C1] Background/Aims: Manual handling is a significant component in the role of an informal carer. This research aimed to understand the manual handling needs and practices of informal... [more] Background/Aims: Manual handling is a significant component in the role of an informal carer. This research aimed to understand the manual handling needs and practices of informal primary carers. Methods: This qualitative study utilised semi-structured face-to-face interviews to gather data from one male and female carer living in the community with a spouse with Parkinson¿s disease. Using comparative thematic analysis, categories and themes emerged from the detailed descriptions of the lived experiences. Findings: Three main themes emerged from the data: 1. Carer experience: manual handling was a daily task, however care recipients sometimes assisted in a modified environment; and carers utilised previous experiences; 2. Equipment: a variety of prescribed and non-prescribed equipment was used, however limited training was provided; 3. Perceived needs: identified needs included education on manual handling techniques, physical exercises for carers, equipment information, financial assistance for equipment and increased formal support. Conclusions: A lack of assistance for Australian informal carers with manual handling in relation to information provision, training and awareness of equipment and supports was highlighted. There is a need for increased carer awareness of services and support group networks, as well as for health professionals to deliver relevant advice to carers as part of service provision to care recipients.
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2016 |
Harris KM, Phelan L, McBain B, Archer J, Drew AJ, James C, 'Attitudes toward learning oral communication skills online: the importance of intrinsic interest and student-instructor differences', Educational Technology Research and Development, 64 591-609 (2016) [C1] This study examined and compared attitudes of both students and instructors, motivated by an interest in improving the development and delivery of online oral communication learni... [more] This study examined and compared attitudes of both students and instructors, motivated by an interest in improving the development and delivery of online oral communication learning (OOCL). Few studies have compared student and instructor attitudes toward learning technologies, and no known studies have conducted item response theory (IRT) analyses on these factors. Two independent and anonymous surveys resulted in 255 participants (124 university students, and 131 instructors). Exploratory factor analyses produced final item sets and a two-factor model for student attitudes (Technology Self-efficacy [TSE], and Positive Attitudes [PA]), and a three-factor model for instructors (TSE, Behavioral Intentions, and PA). The OOCL attitude factors showed strong validity through both IRT and classical test theory analyses. Comparisons between students and instructors showed students generally had higher TSE and more positive attitudes towards OOCL. The attitudes most relevant to OOCL were intrinsic interest, behavioral intentions, and perceived usefulness of the technology. This study revealed that technological self-efficacy may be useful for differentiating students and instructors, but not for assessing OOCL attitudes. Further development in this field could focus on the improvement of instructors¿ attitudes and skills, as well as exploring the role of intrinsic interest.
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2016 |
Melman S, Ashby SE, James C, 'Supervision in Practice Education and Transition to Practice: Student and New Graduate Perceptions', INTERNET JOURNAL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRACTICE, 14 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
McBain B, Drew A, James C, Phelan L, Harris K, Archer J, 'Student Experience of Oral Communication Assessment Tasks Online from a Multi-disciplinary Trial', Education + Training, 58 134-149 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
Bohatko-Naismith J, Guest M, Rivett DA, James C, 'Insights into workplace Return to Work Coordinator training: An Australian perspective', Work, 55 29-36 (2016) [C1] BACKGROUND: Following brief training, an Australian workplace Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator is expected to provide information to the injured worker, liaise with key stakeholde... [more] BACKGROUND: Following brief training, an Australian workplace Return to Work (RTW) Coordinator is expected to provide information to the injured worker, liaise with key stakeholders and maintain workplace policies and procedures in accordance with legislative requirements. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to provide insights into the experiences and perceptions of the Australian Workplace RTW Coordinator in relation to current training practices and to identify any existing inadequacies within the available training. METHOD: Twenty-five workplace RTW Coordinators from five Australian states participated in six focus groups.Participants with a minimum of two years' experience as a workplace RTW Coordinator and involved with the development and implementation of workplace policies and procedures, were included in the study. Thematic analysis was performed to identity meaningful themes and patterns. RESULTS: The findings highlighted specific training requirements and additional support mechanisms recommended by current workplace RTW Coordinators. Four key themes clearly emerged: inadequate training; irrelevant content; the need for specialised trainers; and network support services. CONCLUSION: RTW Coordinators require effective training and support to ensure the appropriate and timely delivery of services to all stakeholders involved in the RTW process. The results of this study may inform future training practices for RTW Coordinators.
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2016 |
Snodgrass SJ, Guest M, Kable AK, James C, Ashby SE, Plotnikoff RC, Collins CE, 'Weight Management Advice for Clients with Overweight or Obesity: Allied Health Professional Survey.', Healthcare (Basel), 4 (2016) [C1]
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2015 |
Bohatko-Naismith J, James C, Guest M, Rivett DA, 'The Role of the Australian Workplace Return to Work Coordinator: Essential Qualities and Attributes', Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 25 65-73 (2015) [C1] Introduction In the Australian context, a return to work (RTW) Coordinator assists an injured worker with workplace-based support and regulatory guidance for the duration of their... [more] Introduction In the Australian context, a return to work (RTW) Coordinator assists an injured worker with workplace-based support and regulatory guidance for the duration of their injury. Coordinating the RTW process has been considered an effective approach for managing workplace injuries, however few studies have described the skills, traits or characteristics required to fulfil the role of workplace RTW Coordinator. This study aims to provide insight as to the skills and attributes needed for the role of the workplace RTW Coordinator from their experience and perception. Method Focus groups were conducted with workplace RTW Coordinators from six major Australian cities. Twenty five participants were recruited through a national RTW Coordinator website, and professional RTW interest groups using a snowballing technique. Participating workplace RTW Coordinators were required to have a minimum 2¿years¿ experience and to have been involved with the development and implementation of workplace policies and procedures. Thematic analysis was performed to identify meaningful patterns and themes. Results The data analysed provided clear insight as to the specific role requirements necessary for working as an Australian workplace RTW Coordinator. Three key themes clearly emerged; communication skills, RTW Coordinator characteristics, and managing the RTW process. Conclusion The findings indicate that RTW Coordinators require a wide range of traits, skills, and attributes to successfully perform this role. Effective management by the RTW Coordinator of the complex RTW process is essential to facilitate a smooth transition for the injured worker, alongside maintaining a professional relationship with the employer and external stakeholders. The results of this study can be utilised to further improve the selection of future RTW Coordinators.
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2015 |
Macdonald-Wicks LK, Gallagher LM, Snodgrass SJ, Guest M, Kable A, James C, et al., 'Difference in perceived knowledge, confidence and attitudes between dietitians and other health professionals in the provision of weight management advice', Nutrition and Dietetics, 72 114-121 (2015) [C1] Aim: The aim of this analysis is to establish if dietitians have the knowledge, skills and attitude to provide support to other health professional (HP) groups in the provision of... [more] Aim: The aim of this analysis is to establish if dietitians have the knowledge, skills and attitude to provide support to other health professional (HP) groups in the provision of weight management advice to overweight/obese patients. Methods: A secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional survey of HPs was undertaken to perform a gap analysis with regard to practices, knowledge, confidence and attitudes in the provision of weight management advice. Survey responses and additional measures (practice, knowledge, confidence and attitude scores) were compared between dietitians and other HPs. Descriptive statistics were undertaken, and differences between group ¿<sup>2</sup> tests were performed for nominal data and the Wilcoxon rank sum test for ordinal and non-parametric data. Results: About 100% of dietitians had received initial weight management training and 85% had participated in professional development training, compared with 18 and 19% of HPs, respectively, although 70% believed it was within their scope of practice to provide evidence-based advice. Dietitian respondents achieved a higher median score (maximum 10) in the following areas (practice = 6.5, knowledge = 8.0, confidence = 8.3) when compared with HP respondents (practice = 4.2, knowledge = 7.0, confidence = 5.4). The median attitude score for both groups was 6.0. Conclusions: HPs are receptive to providing evidence-based weight loss messages to overweight/obese clients in their current practice. However, weight management training is required to enhance HPs' knowledge and skills in order to increase confidence and improve practice skills. Dietitians can assist HPs to ensure that clear, consistent, evidence-based messages are delivered to overweight clients throughout the health-care system.
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2015 |
Kable A, James C, Snodgrass S, Plotnikoff R, Guest M, Ashby S, et al., 'Nurse provision of healthy lifestyle advice to people who are overweight or obese', Nursing and Health Sciences, 17 451-459 (2015) [C1] A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a regional area in Australia to measure nurses' perceptions, practices, and knowledge in regard to providing healthy lifestyle advic... [more] A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a regional area in Australia to measure nurses' perceptions, practices, and knowledge in regard to providing healthy lifestyle advice to people who are overweight or obese. Responses were compared between geographic regions. Participation was voluntary and anonymous. Of the 79 nurse participants, 68% considered that provision of healthy lifestyle advice was within their scope of practice. Only 28% reported frequently estimating body mass index in the practice setting. Nurses often recommended increasing activity levels (44%), but recommended reducing daily caloric intake less often (25%). Nurses' knowledge about weight management was variable and the proportion of correct answers to knowledge items ranged from 33-99%. Nurses have many opportunities to deliver healthy lifestyle advice in a range of practice settings. The variation in practices and knowledge of nurses indicates a need for improved healthy lifestyle education for undergraduate and practicing nurses.
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2015 |
Frith J, Hubbard IJ, James CL, Warren-Forward H, 'Returning to driving after stroke: A systematic review of adherence to guidelines and legislation', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78 349-355 (2015) [C1] Introduction: This systematic review aimed to determine whether stroke survivors routinely received return-to-driving education in the acute hospital setting prior to discharge ho... [more] Introduction: This systematic review aimed to determine whether stroke survivors routinely received return-to-driving education in the acute hospital setting prior to discharge home; and if education was provided, were the restrictions in driving guidelines adhered to. Method: A systematic search was conducted of PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsychINFO, Web of Science, Scopus, Pedro and OTseeker databases for original research reporting findings on the adherence to return-to-driving legislation and clinical guidelines after stroke, and return-to-driving behaviours in stroke survivors up to 1 month post stroke. Results: Three studies met the inclusion criteria and reported on a combined total of 252 stroke survivors living in the United Kingdom. Forty-eight per cent of stroke survivors received education on the 1 month driving restriction. A total of 61.4% of participants waited 1 month prior to returning to driving. Conclusion: This review found that there is limited literature available on the management of return to driving following acute stroke but there is evidence that education may not be routinely provided in the acute hospital setting and that many stroke survivors could be returning to driving within the 1 month restriction.
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2015 |
Ashby S, Gray M, Ryan S, James C, 'Maintaining occupation-based practice in Australian mental health practice: A critical stance', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78 431-439 (2015) [C1]
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2014 |
Snodgrass SJ, Carter AE, Guest M, Collins CE, James C, Kable AK, et al., 'Weight management including dietary and physical activity advice provided by Australian physiotherapists: a pilot cross-sectional survey.', Physiother Theory Pract, 30 409-420 (2014) [C1]
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2014 |
James C, Southgate E, Kable A, Rivett DA, Guest M, Bohatko-Naismith J, 'Return-to-work coordinators' resourcefulness and the provision of suitable duties for nurses with injuries', Work, 48 557-566 (2014) [C1] BACKGROUND: There is little health specific literature on returning nurses with injuries to work despite the high incidence of injuries and the workforce shortages of these profes... [more] BACKGROUND: There is little health specific literature on returning nurses with injuries to work despite the high incidence of injuries and the workforce shortages of these professionals. OBJECTIVE: To identify enabling factors and barriers to return-to-work for nurses with injuries from the perspective of return-to-work coordinators. PARTICIPANTS: Workplace return-to-workcoordinators employed in a health or disability facility who had worked on a rehabilitation case with a nurse with injuries in the past 12 months in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. METHOD: Five focus groups were conducted with 25 return-to-work coordinators from 14 different organisations, representing different health sectors (aged, disability, public and private hospital and community health) in metropolitan and rural areas of NSW, Australia. RESULTS: This study reports findings specifically relating to the provision of suitable duties for nurses with injuries. Four key themes were identified: suitable duties; supernumerary positions; nurse specialisation and tailoring of return-to-work plans. CONCLUSIONS: This study identified that return-to-work coordinators were resourceful and innovative in their approach to the provision of suitable duties for nurses with injuries and highlighted the importance of including clinical duties in any return-to-work program and of tailoring the return-to-work to the nurses' work and personal circumstances.
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2014 |
James C, 'Work injury management.', Work, 48 555-556 (2014)
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2013 |
Ashby SE, Ryan S, Gray M, James C, 'Factors that influence the professional resilience of occupational therapists in mental health practice', AUSTRALIAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY JOURNAL, 60 110-119 (2013) [C1]
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2013 |
Haracz K, Ryan S, Hazelton M, James C, 'Occupational therapy and obesity: An integrative literature review', AUSTRALIAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY JOURNAL, 60 356-365 (2013) [C1]
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2013 |
Lang J, James C, Ashby S, Plotnifkoff R, Guest M, Kable A, et al., 'The provision of weight management advice: An investigation into occupational therapy practice', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 60 387-394 (2013) [C1] Background/aim: Obesity affects more than half the Australian population and has become epidemic throughout the world. Little is known regarding occupational therapy interventions... [more] Background/aim: Obesity affects more than half the Australian population and has become epidemic throughout the world. Little is known regarding occupational therapy interventions with clients who are overweight or obese. This study aimed to identify occupational therapy practice in relation to the provision of weight management. This was part of a larger study investigating health professional practice. Methods: A cross-sectional study design using a self-administered, purpose-designed survey was employed to identify the current practices of occupational therapists working in a regional area of New South Wales, Australia. Participants were recruited via email or mail as publically available. Results: Fifty-one occupational therapists anonymously completed the survey. Results revealed that 53% (n = 26) of respondents did not consider weight management to be within their scope of practice or their workplace role description. The most common intervention was the provision of physical activity advice (65.2%; n = 30). Dietary advice was provided by 20.8% (n = 10), while 77% (n = 32) referred onto dietitian services. During entry-level occupational therapy education, only 7.8% (n = 4) had received weight management advice education. Completion of postgraduate professional development training in this area was reported by 14% (n = 7) of respondents. Conclusion: This study provides insight into the current practices of Australian occupational therapists in relation to the provision of weight management advice. This research displays a need to acknowledge both a generic and a discipline-specific role for the provision of healthy lifestyle interventions. This may be achieved through better access to education during entry-level programmes and in the workplace. © 2013 Occupational Therapy Australia.
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2013 |
James C, Mackenzie L, Capra M, 'Quantification of the Safe Maximal Lift in Functional Capacity Evaluations: Comparison of Muscle Recruitment Using SEMG and Therapist Observation', Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 23 419-427 (2013) [C1]
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2012 |
Allen JL, James CL, Snodgrass SJ, 'The effect of load on biomechanics during an overhead lift in the WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation', Work, 43 487-496 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Ashby SE, James CL, Plotnikoff RC, Collins CE, Guest M, Kable AK, Snodgrass SJ, 'Survey of Australian practitioners' provision of healthy lifestyle advice to clients who are obese', Nursing & Health Sciences, 14 189-196 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Bohatko-Naismith J, Rivett DA, James CL, Guest M, 'A review of the role and training of Return to Work Coordinators in Australia', Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 28 173-190 (2012) [C1]
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2011 |
James CL, Mackenzie L, Capra M, 'Inter- and intra-rater reliability of the manual handling component of the WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation', Disability and Rehabilitation, 33 1797-1804 (2011) [C1]
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2011 |
James CL, Southgate EL, Kable AK, Rivett DA, Guest M, Bohatko-Naismith J, 'The Return-To-Work Coordinator role: Qualitative insights for nursing', Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 21 220-227 (2011) [C1]
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2011 |
Southgate EL, James CL, Kable AK, Bohatko-Naismith J, Rivett DA, Guest M, 'Workplace injury and nurses: Insights from focus groups with Australian return-to-work coordinators', Nursing & Health Sciences, 13 192-198 (2011) [C1]
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2010 |
Ashby SE, Richards K, James CL, 'The effect of fear of movement on the lives of people with chronic low back pain', International journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 17 232-243 (2010) [C1]
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2010 |
James CL, Mackenzie LA, Capra M, 'Test-retest reliability of the manual handling component of the WorkHab functional capacity evaluation in healthy adults', Disability and Rehabilitation, 32 1863-1869 (2010) [C1]
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2009 |
Langfield J, James CL, 'Fishy tales: Experiences of the occupation of keeping fish as pets', The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72 349-356 (2009) [C1]
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2009 |
James CL, Mackenzie LA, 'The clinical utility of functional capacity evaluations: The opinion of health professionals working within occupational rehabilitation', Work, 33 231-239 (2009) [C1]
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2009 |
James CL, Mackenzie LA, 'Health professional's perceptions and practices in relation to functional capacity evaluations: Results of a quantitative survey', Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 19 203-211 (2009) [C1]
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2008 |
Lee F, Mackenzie L, James CL, 'Perceptions of older people living in the community about their fear of falling', Disability and Rehabilitation, 30 1803-1811 (2008) [C1]
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2007 |
James CL, Mackenzie LA, Higginbotham HN, 'Health professionals' attitudes and practices in relation to functional capacity evaluations', Work, 29 81-87 (2007) [C1]
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2006 |
Brown K, James CL, Mackenzie LA, 'The practice placement education experience: An Australian pilot study exploring the perspectives of health professional students with a disability', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69 31-37 (2006) [C1]
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2006 |
Harley A, James CL, 'Fire-fighters' perspectives of the accuracy of the Physical Aptitude Test (P.A.T) as a pre-employment assessment', Work, 26 29-35 (2006) [C1]
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2005 |
Sager L, James CL, 'Injured workers' perspectives of their rehabilitation process under the New South Wales Workers Compensation System', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 52 127-135 (2005) [C1]
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James CL, Prigg AM, 'A self-directed fieldwork program to provide alternative occupational health placements for undergraduate occupational therapy students', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 51 60-68 (2004) [C1]
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Conference (89 outputs)
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2019 |
Ashby S, James C, Haracz K, Lupton B, 'Lupton, B., James, C.., Ashby, S., & Haracz, K. (2019). Mental health consumers participation in social leisure activities: The tension between wanting to connect and needing to retreat. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 66(S1), 111. doi:10.1111/1440-1630.12586', Sydney, Australia (2019)
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2019 |
James C, Rahman M, Sayers E, Kelly B, 'Task Rotation: Implementation in industry', Odense, Denmark (2019)
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2019 |
James C, Rahman M, Sayers E, Kelly B, 'Mates in Mining: An industry mental health program', Odense, Denmark (2019)
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2015 |
Ashby SE, James C, Gray M, 'Practice implications of using psychological frames of reference in mental health practice', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Melbourne, Vic (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Ashby SE, James C, Gray M, 'The challenge of maintaining occupation-based practice in Australian mental health practice: Resisting dominant discourses', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Melbourne, Vic (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Lupton B, James C, Ashby SE, Haracz K, 'An investigation into mental health consumers' experience of a community street soccer program: Preliminary findings from a grounded theory study', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Melbourne, Vic (2015) [E3]
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2015 | Arnold S, Mackenzie L, Millington M, James CL, 'What are the essential factors considered by occupational therapists when undertaking an assessment of a person's capacity to perform housework?', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Melbourne, Vic (2015) [E3] | |||||||
2015 |
Haracz K, James C, Hazelton M, 'Meeting the challenge of weight gain and obesity for people with severe mental illness: A contemporary practice issue', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Melbourne, Vic (2015) [E3]
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2014 |
James CL, Ashby S, Melman S, 'The role of supervision in transitioning into occupational therapy practice', NSW & ACT Conference - Occupational Therapy 2014, Sydney (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Lupton B, James CL, Ashby S, Haracz K, 'An investigation into mental health participants experience of a community street soccer
program: A grounded theory study', NSW & ACT Conference - Occupational Therapy: A life practice, Sydney, Australia (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Williams N, Haracz K, Robson E, Roach I, Edwards E, James CL, Ashby S, 'Mental health service-users perspectives of support in an IPS supported employment program. A qualitative study', NSW & ACT Conference - Occupational Therapy: A life practice, Sydney, Australia (2014) [E3]
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2014 | James C, Thomas K, Broady T, 'Exploring manual handling practices by informal carers: describing carer experiences', Sydney, Australia (2014) [E3] | |||||||
2014 |
James CL, Brady J, Guest M, Rivett DA, Kable A, 'Injury management for NSW Nurses: physical and psychological injury differences', Online Program and Abstracts WDPI 2014 - Third International Conference of the Work Disability Prevention and Integration (WDPI) Scientific Committee of the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), Toronto, Canada (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Ashby SE, Ryan S, James C, 'Prioritising Professional Resilience In Mental Health Practice - Introducing the PRIOrity Model', 16th International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Abstracts, Yokahama, Japan (2014) [E3]
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2014 | James CL, Mackenzie L, Capra M, 'Safe maximal lift: Comparison of muscle recruitment and observation in functional capacity evaluations', 16th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Conference, Yokohama, Japan (2014) [E3] | |||||||
2013 |
Lang J, James C, Ashby S, Kable A, Guest M, Snodgrass S, et al., 'An Investigation into Current Occupational Therapy Practice in the Provision of Weight Management Advice', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Adelaide (2013) [E3]
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2013 | James C, Mackenzie L, Capra M, 'Physiological Correlates of Functional Capacity Evaluations: Finding the Safe Maximal Lift', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal Special Issue, Adelaide (2013) [E3] | |||||||
2013 |
James C, Frith J, Warren-Forward H, Hubbard I, 'Driving after Stroke: Knowledge and use of legislation and guidelines by Australian Health Practitioners', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal,, Adelaide (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Brady J, James C, Guest M, Kable AK, Rivett DA, 'Physical and Psychological Injury: Differences of Injury Management for NSW Nurses', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, eSupplement Occupational Therapy Australia 25th National Conference, Adelaide, Australia (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Kable AK, Antione M, James C, Guest M, Rivett DA, 'Injury Management for Injured NSW Nurses: Best Practice Return to Work?', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, eSupplement Occupational Therapy Australia 25th National Conference and Exhibition Conference Abstracts, Adelaide, Australia (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
James C, Frith JLT, Warren-Forward H, Hubbard IJ, 'Return to driving post stroke: What should be happening and who should be doing it?' (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
James C, Haracz K, Hazelton M, Ryan S, 'Addressing a global epidemic: a review of the evidence for occupational therapy practice in managing the causes and consequences of obesity' (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
James C, Ashby S, Ryan S, Agillias K, 'Developing and Maintaining the professional resilience of occupational therapists in mental health practice', Special Issue: Occupational Therapy Australia, Adelaide (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
James C, Haracz K, Hazelton M, Ryan S, ' Doing as much as I can : Experiences of Living with the Double Whammy of Schizophrenia and obesity: Implications for Occupational Therapy Practice' (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
James C, Mackenzie L, Capra M, 'Functional Capacity Evaluation: Content Validity of the WorkHab', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Adelaide (2013) [E3]
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2012 |
James CL, Southgate EL, Bohatko-Naismith J, Rivett DA, Kable AK, Guest M, 'Return to work: Suitable duties for injured nurses', Book of Abstracts. The Second Scientific Conference on Work Disability Prevention and Integration, Groningen, The Netherlands (2012) [E3]
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2012 |
James CL, Mackenzie L, Capra MF, 'Content validity and the WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation', Book of Abstracts. The Second Scientific Conference on Work Disability Prevention and Integration, Groningen, Holland (2012) [E3]
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2012 |
Bohatko-Naismith J, Rivett DA, James CL, Guest M, 'Sink or swim? The perceptions of Return to Work coordinators', Injury Prevention, Wellington, New Zealand (2012) [E3]
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2012 |
Frith J, Hubbard IJ, James CL, Warren-Forward H, 'Returning to driving after stroke: A systematic review investigating adherence to legislation and guidelines', International Journal of Stroke, Darling Harbour, Sydney (2012) [E3]
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2011 |
Collins CE, Snodgrass SN, Kable AK, James CL, Ashby SE, Plotnikoff RC, 'The Community Healthy Adults Project: A survey of health professionals knowledge and practice in client weight management', 2011 Annual Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) eProceedings, Melbourne, VIC (2011) [E3]
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2011 | James CL, Mackenzie L, Capra M, 'Clinical reasoning used in determining safe maximal lift as part of the WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation', Proceedings of the 24th Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD (2011) [E3] | |||||||
2011 | James CL, Mackenzie L, Capra M, 'Evidence for Functional Capacity Evaluations - the intra and inter rater reliability of the WorkHab FCE', Proceedings of the 24th Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD (2011) [E3] | |||||||
2011 |
Frith JLT, Hubbard IJ, Parsons MW, Vyslysel G, Burgman I, James CL, 'Shifting Gears: Resuming driving after stroke', Proceedings of the 24th Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD (2011) [E3]
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2010 | James CL, 'Evidence for functional capacity evaluations - the test-retest reliability of the WorkHab FCE', 15th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Conference, Santiago, Chile (2010) [E3] | |||||||
2010 |
James CL, Guest M, Snodgrass SN, 'Quantifying risk assessment: Biomechanical analysis of musculoskeletal injury risk in an industrial setting', 15th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Conference, Santiago, Chile (2010) [E3]
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2009 |
Bohatko-Naismith J, Rivett DA, Guest M, James CL, Kable AK, Southgate EL, 'The occupational rehabilitiation of NSW nurses', 2nd Passionate about Practice Conference 2009, Brisbane, QLD (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
Snodgrass SN, Guest M, James CL, Wilkinson R, Viljoen D, 'Comprehensive evidence-based assessment of musculoskeletal injury risk in the industrial setting', APA Conference Week Abstracts, Sydney, NSW (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
James CL, Guy S, Snodgrass SJ, 'The effect of load on kinematics of the waist to shoulder lift during the WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation', Inaugural Conference for OT Australia NSW-ACT 2009: Conference Abstract Handbook, Sydney, NSW (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
James CL, Southgate EL, Bohatko-Naismith J, Rivett DA, Guest M, Kable AK, 'Return to work co-ordinators: Contributions to the occupational rehabilitation process for injured nurses', Inaugural Conference for OT Australia NSW-ACT 2009: Conference Abstract Handbook, Sydney, NSW (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
James CL, Guest M, Snodgrass SN, Wilkinson R, Viljoen D, 'Biomechanical analysis of musculoskeletal injury risk in an industrial setting', Queensland Safety Conference 2009, Brisbane, QLD (2009) [E3]
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2008 | James CL, Mackenzie LA, 'The clinical utility of functional capacity evaluations: The opinion of health professionals working within occupational rehabilitation', OT Australia 23rd National Conference & Exhibition 2008 Program, Melbourne, VIC (2008) [E3] | |||||||
2006 |
James CL, Hubbard IJ, 'Inter-professional practice development: A challenge in knowledge transfer', ANZAME: Setting the Standards of Medical Education: Conference Proceedings: Abstracts & Program, Newcastle, NSW (2006) [E3]
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2006 |
James CL, Mackenzie LA, Capra MF, 'Health professionals attitudes and practices in relation to functional capacity evaluations', WFOT 2006: 14th International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists: Congress Program Handbook, Sydney, NSW (2006) [E3]
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2004 | James CL, Beazley HE, 'A new educational development in workplace injury management and occupational rehabilitation', OT Australia NSW Transforming Communities Conference: Book of Abstracts, Sydney, NSW (2004) [E3] | |||||||
2002 | Mackenzie LA, Mason L, James CL, 'Introducing first year occupational therapy students to occupational science', Action for health in a new millenium, Stockholm, Sweden (2002) [E3] | |||||||
2001 |
Ferguson AJ, Gibbons J, Berghout AE, James C, Baines S, 'Critical thinking: Processes and outcomes in education', Evidence and innovation: Proceedings of the 2001 Speech Pathology Australia national conference, Melbourne (2001) [E1]
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Other (12 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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2019 |
Liebenberg A, 'The prevalence of hearing loss: Pre-employment audiograms in NSW Coal Mining', (2019) [O1]
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2018 | James C, 'Evaluation of the Working Well and Mates in Mining Mental Health Program: Clermont Phase 3 report', (2018) | ||||
2018 | James C, 'Evaluation of the Working Well and Mates in Mining Mental Health Program: Glendell Phase 3 Report', (2018) | ||||
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Report (9 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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2018 | Millington SAANDLMANDCJANDM, 'Online appendix -Supplemental material for International perspective on factors influencing the performance of housework: a scoping review' (2018) | ||||
2018 | Millington SAANDLMANDCJANDM, 'Online appendix -Supplemental material for International perspective on factors influencing the performance of housework: a scoping review' (2018) | ||||
2016 |
James C, Considine R, Rich JL, Tynan R, Skehan J, Perkins D, et al., 'Feasibility and Acceptability of Strategies to Address Mental Health in Coal Mining in New South Wales and Queensland' (2016)
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2011 |
James C, James CL, Rivett DA, Kable AK, 'The outcome of occupational rehabilitation for injured nurses: Study report' (2011) [R1]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 58 |
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Total funding | $1,946,738 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20201 grants / $25,000
Psychosocial antecedents of musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review $25,000
Funding body: NSW Department of Customer Service
Funding body | NSW Department of Customer Service |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Centre for Work health and Safety Research grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2020 |
Funding Finish | 2021 |
GNo | G2000210 |
Type Of Funding | C2210 - Aust StateTerritoryLocal - Own Purpose |
Category | 2210 |
UON | Y |
201913 grants / $302,831
Obesity and Coal Mining: Pilot Intervention$185,401
Funding body: Coal Services Health and Safety Trust
Funding body | Coal Services Health and Safety Trust |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Doctor Jane Rich |
Scheme | Research Project |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2020 |
GNo | G1800980 |
Type Of Funding | C3112 - Aust Not for profit |
Category | 3112 |
UON | Y |
Independent study on silicosis technologies$24,679
Funding body: Humanomics Pty Ltd
Funding body | Humanomics Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Mr John Tessier |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | G1901552 |
Type Of Funding | C3111 - Aust For profit |
Category | 3111 |
UON | Y |
Independent study on silicosis technologies$24,679
Funding body: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
Funding body | Department of Industry, Innovation and Science |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Mr John Tessier |
Scheme | Entrepreneurs' Programme: Innovation Connections |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | G1901613 |
Type Of Funding | C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other |
Category | 1700 |
UON | Y |
Obesity and NSW Coal Mining: A Pilot Study $15,000
Funding body: Glencore Coal Assets Australia Pty Ltd
Funding body | Glencore Coal Assets Australia Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Doctor Jane Rich |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | G1901099 |
Type Of Funding | C3111 - Aust For profit |
Category | 3111 |
UON | Y |
Health and wellbeing survey$11,815
Funding body: Port Waratah Coal Services Limited
Funding body | Port Waratah Coal Services Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Doctor Jane Rich, Professor Brian Kelly |
Scheme | Research Funding |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2020 |
GNo | G1900499 |
Type Of Funding | C2220 - Aust StateTerritoryLocal - Other |
Category | 2220 |
UON | Y |
Real-time feedback on posture and movement: does it change behaviour and reduce neck pain? $9,500
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle
Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Suzanne Snodgrass, Suzi Edwards |
Scheme | UON Faculty of Health and Medicine Pilot Scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
A Structured Stretching Program for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Perioperative Staff: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study$7,500
Funding body: Mid North Coast Local Health District
Funding body | Mid North Coast Local Health District |
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Project Team | Ms Alison King, Associate Professor Jed Duff, Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Research Support Grant Program |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | G1801205 |
Type Of Funding | C2220 - Aust StateTerritoryLocal - Other |
Category | 2220 |
UON | Y |
Equipment Grant - Kistler force platform DAQ upgrade to include a seat pressure sensor$6,507
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Equipment Grant Round
Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Equipment Grant Round |
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Project Team | Suzanne Snodgrass, Suzie Edwards |
Scheme | Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Equipment Grant Round |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Pilot Study Grant Funding$5,000
Funding body: School of Health Sciences Strategic Pilot Funding
Funding body | School of Health Sciences Strategic Pilot Funding |
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Project Team | Suzanne Snodgrass, Suzi Edwards |
Scheme | School of Health Sciences Strategic Pilot Funding |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
New Course Initiative Funding 'how to work in inter professional teams'$5,000
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle
Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle |
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Scheme | New Course Initiative |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
IPE for Health$5,000
Funding body: UoN Teaching and Innovation Investment Scheme T12
Funding body | UoN Teaching and Innovation Investment Scheme T12 |
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Project Team | Daphne James, Conor Gilligan |
Scheme | Teaching and Innovation Investment |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
5th Work Disability, Prevention and integration Conference, Odense, 4-7 June 2019$2,000
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant
Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant |
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Scheme | Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Travel Grant Funding$750
Funding body: Priority Research Centre for Brain and Mental Health Research (CBMHR)
Funding body | Priority Research Centre for Brain and Mental Health Research (CBMHR) |
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Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2019 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20187 grants / $111,479
Obesity and NSW Coal Mining$90,900
Funding body: Coal Services Health and Safety Trust
Funding body | Coal Services Health and Safety Trust |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Doctor Jane Rich, Watson, Trent |
Scheme | Research Project |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1700762 |
Type Of Funding | C3112 - Aust Not for profit |
Category | 3112 |
UON | Y |
2018 International Visitor from University Of British Columbia, Okanagan, Canada $8,400
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Professor Joan Bottorff |
Scheme | International Research Visiting Fellowship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1700956 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Resilience and retention among members of the Australian nursing and midwifery federation$5,000
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle
Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Tony OBrien, Rebecca Mitchell, Mark Rubin |
Scheme | UON Faculty of Health and Medicine Pilot Scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
CSIRO Prime 4 HealtheMove$2,727
Funding body: CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Funding body | CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Suzanne Snodgrass, Doctor Suzi Edwards, Professor Carole James |
Scheme | ON Prime |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1800888 |
Type Of Funding | C2110 - Aust Commonwealth - Own Purpose |
Category | 2110 |
UON | Y |
Eating Mobility & Health: Towards a Pro Mobility community$2,452
Funding body: UOW
Funding body | UOW |
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Project Team | Dr Robyn Coman, Dr Carlo Caponecchia, Dr Vinod Gopaldsani |
Scheme | UOW SOC NUW Alliance Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
4th International FCE Research Conference, Valens, Switzerland, 21-22 September 2018$2,000
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant
Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant |
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Scheme | Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Powerplay: building employee health and safety through prevention$0
Funding body: Alberta Government
Funding body | Alberta Government |
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Project Team | Steve Johnson, Joan Bottorff, Cristima Caperchoine, Mitch Duncan, Simon Rice, Cherisse Seaton, John Oliffe |
Scheme | Alberta Ministry of Labour - Occupational Health and Safety Futures Program |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | C3231 - International Govt - Own Purpose |
Category | 3231 |
UON | N |
20175 grants / $295,623
Characterising the epidemiological and biological effects of particulate matter exposures in coal mining to protect and improve the health of workers$171,062
Funding body: Coal Services Health and Safety Trust
Funding body | Coal Services Health and Safety Trust |
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Project Team | Professor Phil Hansbro, Associate Professor Jay Horvat, Professor Kenneth Williams, Doctor Dusan Ilic, Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Research Project |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2019 |
GNo | G1700782 |
Type Of Funding | C3112 - Aust Not for profit |
Category | 3112 |
UON | Y |
An internet delivered, evidenced-based treatment program for mental health and alcohol use in contemporary veterans$80,000
Funding body: Defence Health Foundation
Funding body | Defence Health Foundation |
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Project Team | Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin, Professor Carole James, Doctor Jane Rich, Mr John Shephard |
Scheme | Booster Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1600670 |
Type Of Funding | C3112 - Aust Not for profit |
Category | 3112 |
UON | Y |
Mates in Mining (MIM) Working Well data collection and reporting$33,105
Funding body: Mates in Construction (Aust) Limited
Funding body | Mates in Construction (Aust) Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Doctor Jane Rich, Professor Brian Kelly, Mr Andrew McMahon |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1701549 |
Type Of Funding | C3112 - Aust Not for profit |
Category | 3112 |
UON | Y |
Baseline Data Collection - Rosebery Mine$10,356
Funding body: Minerals Council of Australia
Funding body | Minerals Council of Australia |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Doctor Jane Rich |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1700164 |
Type Of Funding | C3111 - Aust For profit |
Category | 3111 |
UON | Y |
AusIMM: Women in Mining$1,100
Funding body: AusIMM
Funding body | AusIMM |
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Scheme | AusImm Australia |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Grant - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFG |
UON | N |
201610 grants / $437,196
Health-e Mines: the development and implementation of a virtual health system to improve mental health, reduce alcohol/other drug use, and fatigue-related problems in underground and open cut mines$289,984
Funding body: ACARP (Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program)
Funding body | ACARP (Australian Coal Industry’s Research Program) |
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Project Team | Ross Tynan, Brian Kelly, Frances Kay-Lambkin |
Scheme | Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | C1500 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Other |
Category | 1500 |
UON | N |
Mates in Mining at Clermont Mine$36,500
Funding body: Glencore Coal Assets Australia Pty Ltd
Funding body | Glencore Coal Assets Australia Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Professor Brian Kelly |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1501545 |
Type Of Funding | C3111 - Aust For profit |
Category | 3111 |
UON | Y |
Obesity and Mining Blueprint$34,000
Funding body: NSW Minerals Council
Funding body | NSW Minerals Council |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Doctor Jane Rich, Professor Brian Kelly |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1600937 |
Type Of Funding | Grant - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFG |
UON | Y |
Mates in Mining at Glendell Mine$26,500
Funding body: Glencore Coal Assets Australia Pty Ltd
Funding body | Glencore Coal Assets Australia Pty Ltd |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Professor Brian Kelly, Doctor Jane Rich |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1600868 |
Type Of Funding | C3111 - Aust For profit |
Category | 3111 |
UON | Y |
SIA alternative knowledge assessment$18,920
Funding body: Safety Institute of Australia Ltd
Funding body | Safety Institute of Australia Ltd |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Mrs ADELLE Liebenberg, Doctor Manikam Pillay |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1600788 |
Type Of Funding | C3112 - Aust Not for profit |
Category | 3112 |
UON | Y |
Task Rotation in an Underground Coal Mine$10,000
Funding body: Coal Services Pty Limited
Funding body | Coal Services Pty Limited |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James |
Scheme | CS Health Research Project |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1601110 |
Type Of Funding | C3111 - Aust For profit |
Category | 3111 |
UON | Y |
Phase 1 Baseline Data Collection at Tanami Mine$8,792
Funding body: Minerals Council of Australia
Funding body | Minerals Council of Australia |
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Project Team | Professor Carole James, Doctor Jane Rich, Professor Brian Kelly |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1601051 |
Type Of Funding | Contract - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFC |
UON | Y |
Mates in Mining at Hunter Valley Operations$6,500
Funding body: Hunter Valley Operations Pty Ltd
Funding body | Hunter Valley Operations Pty Ltd |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James, Doctor Jane Rich |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1601259 |
Type Of Funding | Grant - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFG |
UON | Y |
Mates in Mining at Mt Thorley Mine$4,500
Funding body: Warkworth Mining Linited
Funding body | Warkworth Mining Linited |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James, Doctor Jane Rich |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | G1601068 |
Type Of Funding | Grant - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFG |
UON | Y |
4th Prevention and Integration Conference, Amsterdam, 25-28 September 2016$1,500
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant
Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant |
---|---|
Scheme | Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20152 grants / $100,000
Working Well: Mental Health and Mining$90,000
Funding body: Minerals Council of Australia
Funding body | Minerals Council of Australia |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Brian Kelly, Professor John Wiggers, Professor Carole James, Ms Jaelea Skehan, Mr Ross Tynan |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1401530 |
Type Of Funding | Contract - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFC |
UON | Y |
Mining and Mental Health: embedding mental health awareness and policy into industry occupational health and safety frameworks$10,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James, Professor Brian Kelly, Doctor Jane Rich, Doctor Ross Tynan |
Scheme | Linkage Pilot Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1501135 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20142 grants / $2,000
International FCE Research Conference (2nd October 2014) In conjunction with the 3rd WDPI Conference: Implementing Work Disability Prevention Knowledge, Toronto Canada, 28 September - 2nd October 2014$2,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1400680 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Workplace Safety and Health in the Singapore Construction Industry: Assessing the Nexus between Mental Health and Productivity$0
Funding body: Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Institute
Funding body | Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Institute |
---|---|
Project Team | Mahmood, A., Palaniappan, K., Lee, C., Kelly. B. & Gao, S. |
Scheme | Request for Proposal for Workplace SAfety and Health Research |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Not Known |
Category | UNKN |
UON | N |
20133 grants / $364,522
Mental Health in the Coal Mining Industry: Measuring Extent, Impact and Solutions for Workplace Health, Safety and Productivity$353,227
Funding body: Australian Coal Research Limited
Funding body | Australian Coal Research Limited |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Brian Kelly, Professor John Wiggers, Conjoint Associate Professor Terry Lewin, Professor Carole James, Associate Professor Kerry Inder, Mrs Robyn Considine, Doctor Mark Lock, Mr Trevor Hazell, Ms Jaelea Skehan, Mr Ross Tynan, Hazell, Trevor, Reddy, Prasuna |
Scheme | Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1200745 |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Non Commonwealth |
Category | 1NS |
UON | Y |
Teaching and assessing oral presentation skills online: A cross-UoN Pilot$10,000
Funding body: The University of Newcastle
Funding body | The University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Phelan, L., Drew, A., McBain, V., Archer, J., Burns, T., Harris, K., Rollo, M. |
Scheme | Teaching and Development |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
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 and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1300565 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20121 grants / $2,000
Work Disability Prevention and Integration "Healthy ageing in a working society" - Netherlands, 22-24 October 2012$2,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1200734 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20113 grants / $25,935
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
Funding body | Hunter Medical Research Institute |
---|---|
Project Team | Associate Professor Suzanne Snodgrass, Professor Clare Collins, Professor Carole James, Professor Ashley Kable, Doctor Maya Guest, Associate Professor Samantha Ashby, Professor Ronald Plotnikoff, Doctor Patrick McElduff |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | G1001025 |
Type Of Funding | Contract - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFC |
UON | Y |
HWHL - Prevalence and contributing factors to musculoskeletal symptoms in academics$4,985
Funding body: PRC for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Funding body | PRC for Physical Activity and Nutrition |
---|---|
Project Team | James, D., Nie, V., Schumacher, T.L., Guest, M., Tessier, J., Snodgrass, S. |
Scheme | PRC Seed Funding |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Occupational Therapy Australia 24th National Conference, Gold Coast, 29/6/11 - 1/7/2011$950
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1100391 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20102 grants / $12,000
Community Health Adults Project$10,000
Funding body: School of Health Sciences Strategic Pilot Grant
Funding body | School of Health Sciences Strategic Pilot Grant |
---|---|
Project Team | Snodgrass, S.J., Guest, M., Kable, A.K, AShby, S.E., Plotkinoff, R.C, & Collins, C.E |
Scheme | The School of Health Sciences Strategic Pilot Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2010 |
Funding Finish | 2010 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
World congress of Occupational Therapists, Chile, 3-7 May 2010$2,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2010 |
Funding Finish | 2010 |
GNo | G0190651 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20093 grants / $132,965
The outcome of occupational rehabilitation of NSW nurses$114,050
Funding body: WorkCover Authority of New South Wales
Funding body | WorkCover Authority of New South Wales |
---|---|
Project Team | Doctor Maya Guest, Professor Carole James, Professor Darren Rivett, Professor Ashley Kable |
Scheme | WorkCover Assist Applied Research Projects |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2009 |
Funding Finish | 2009 |
GNo | G0188284 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - State |
Category | 2OPS |
UON | Y |
Evaluation of the Workhab Functional Capacity Evaluation Tool - Validity component$14,915
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Darren Rivett, Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Equity Research Fellowship |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2009 |
Funding Finish | 2009 |
GNo | G0189841 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Evaluation of the Workhab Functional Capacity Evaluation Tool - Validity component$4,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Equity Research Fellowship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2009 |
Funding Finish | 2009 |
GNo | G0189367 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20082 grants / $15,191
Hydro Aluminium Biomechanical Study of the Carbon Plant$14,446
Funding body: Newcastle Innovation
Funding body | Newcastle Innovation |
---|---|
Project Team | Doctor Maya Guest, Professor Carole James, Associate Professor Suzanne Snodgrass |
Scheme | Administered Research |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2008 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | G0189032 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
OT Australia 23rd National Conference, Sofitel, Melbourne, Australia, 11/9/2008 - 13/9/2008$745
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2008 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | G0189356 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20071 grants / $9,996
Evaluation of the Workhab Functional Capacity Evaluation Tool - Reliability component$9,996
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Early Career Researcher Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2007 |
Funding Finish | 2007 |
GNo | G0187308 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20061 grants / $1,500
14th Congress of the: World Federation of Occupational Therapists, 25-28 July 2006$1,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Professor Carole James |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2006 |
Funding Finish | 2006 |
GNo | G0186227 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20041 grants / $100,000
Master of Workplace Injury Management and Occupational Rehabilitation development $100,000
Funding body: The University of Newcastle
Funding body | The University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Mike Capra |
Scheme | Strategic Infrastructure Teaching and Development |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2004 |
Funding Finish | 2004 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20011 grants / $8,500
Critical thinking as part of the curriculum for students and to develop a web site on critical thinking (with representatives from Speech Therapy, Social Work, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Linguistics)$8,500
Funding body: The University of Newcastle
Funding body | The University of Newcastle |
---|---|
Project Team | Surindar Baines |
Scheme | Teaching and Development |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2001 |
Funding Finish | 2001 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | Honours | Use of e-technology by Occupational Therapists in mental health practice | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2020 | Honours | Mental Health and Mining | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Perceptions of Preparedness for Participating in Collaborative Practice: Unbundling the Experiences Influencing New Graduate Health Professionals | PhD (Medical Education), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2020 | Masters | What are the Factors that Affect the Interpretation and Implementation of Commonwealth Bullying Legislation in Australian Corporations? | M Philosophy (Environ&OccHlth), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Examining the Effect of Workplace Physical Activity and Nutrition Interventions on Health Behaviour and Attitudes: An Insight into Health and Wellness in the Australian Mining Sector | PhD (Nutrition & Dietetics), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Real-Time Feedback on Posture for Managing Symptoms of Neck Pain Synopsis | PhD (Physiotherapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | Toxicology of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles | PhD (Environ & Occupat Hlth), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | Mental Health of the Mining Industry in Ghana and Australia | PhD (Psychiatry), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | Swiss 8 - A Peer-developed, Mobile Application for Managing the Mental Health of Ex-serving Australian Defence Force Personnel | PhD (Medicine), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2014 | PhD | An Investigation into Mental Health Consumers' Experience of Participation in a Community Soccer Program | PhD (Occupational Therapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2014 | PhD | Development of Occupational Noise Induced Hearing Loss: A Review of Identification and Management | PhD (Environ & Occupat Hlth), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | PhD | A Multisensory Experience of Art: Transforming Everyday Spaces into ‘Otherworldly’ Places to Support Health and Wellbeing | PhD (Environ & Occupat Hlth), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | Learn-to-swim: Assessing Aquatic Skills How can we better communicate ‘can swim’? | PhD (Exercise & Sport Science), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2019 | PhD | Predicting the amount of domestic assistance required by a person who has sustained a musculoskeletal injury | Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney | Co-Supervisor |
2019 | Honours | Strategies to promote motivation for behaviour change in lifestyle interventions based on Self Determination Theory for adults with chronic conditions: A scoping review | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | Exploring physical activity patterns, sedentary behaviours and self determination of young people in early psychosis: A corss-sectional survey | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | Access, use and attitudes towards internet and mobile technologies for health information and support by people with mental illnesses | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | A Perspective on the Role and Training Practices of the Australian Workplace Return to Work Coordinator | PhD (Environ & Occupat Hlth), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | Does help seeking behaviour change over time following a workplace mental health intervention in the coal mining industry? | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | Dietary patterns, perceived competence and motivation for lifestyle change in young people with early psychosis | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine Research- the University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Shifting Gears: Returning to Driving After Stroke. | PhD (Occupational Therapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Task Rotation in an Underground Coal Mine: A case study investigating the effects on worker fatigue, quality of life and psychological distress | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Posture during the use of electronic devices in people with chronic neck pain: 3D motion analysis project | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | The Perceptions and Experiences of the Return to Work Coordinator in relation to their role and training | Environmental Health, The Faculty of Health, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Occupational therapists' role in addressing cognition in adults with severe mental illness (SMI) - A survey of current practice in Australian mental health settings | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2016 | PhD | Dealing With the 'Double-Whammy': Women's Experiences of Schizophrenia and Weight Gain | PhD (Occupational Therapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2016 | Honours | Lifestyle interventions to address overweight and obesity in people with mental illness: A survey of occupational therapists regarding current practice in Australian mental health settings | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2016 | Honours | Occupational Therapy Intervention Addressing Weight Gain and Obesity in People with Severe Mental Illness: A Scoping Review | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | Task rotation in an underground coal mine | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Principal Supervisor |
2015 | PhD | How do Women living with Schizophrenia Perceive and Perform activities to manage their bodyweight and promote their own health | Occupational Therapy, The University of Newcastle, Australia | Principal Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | The effect of load on biomechanics of the back and upper limb in a bench to shoulder lift during the WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | Posture During Use of Electronic Devices | Physiotherapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2014 | Honours | Pushing Through: Mental health consumers’ experiences of an Individual Placement & Support employment program | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2013 | Honours | Supervision in the transition to OT practice | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2013 | PhD | An Exploration of the Different Forms of Theoretical Knowledge Valued and Used by Occupational Therapists in Mental Health Practice | PhD (Occupational Therapy), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2013 | Honours | Experiences of injured nurses in the occupational rehabilitation process | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Principal Supervisor |
2013 | Honours | Perceived Manual Handling needs of Carers | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Principal Supervisor |
2013 | Honours | Perceived Manual Handling needs of Carers | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Principal Supervisor |
2012 | Honours | Current practices of injury management for the nursing profession. | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Principal Supervisor |
2012 | Honours | Practices and processes used in the return to work of injured NSW nurses: are these consistent with best practice | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Principal Supervisor |
2011 | Honours | The effect of load in a floor to bench lift during the WorkHab FCE | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2011 | PhD | Exploring the Theoretical Knowledge Valued and used by Occupational Therapists in Mental Health Practice | Occupational Therapy, The University of Newcastle, Australia | Co-Supervisor |
2011 | Honours | The provision of weight management advice: an investigation into current OT practice | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2009 | Honours | The effect of load on biomechanics in an overhead lift during the WorkHab FCE | Physiotherapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2008 | Honours | Kinematics of the waist to shoulder lift during the Workhab functional capacity evaluation: The effect of load | Physiotherapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2008 | Honours | A novel evidence based risk assessment tool for quantifying musculoskeletal injury risk | Occupational Health & Safety, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2008 | Honours | An investigation into the development of ‘trigger finger’ in Arc-Air welding torch workers | Occupational Health & Safety, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2005 | Honours | FISHY TALES: A study on the experiences of people who choose to have fish as pets | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Principal Supervisor |
2004 | Honours | The Practice Education Experience: Perspectives of Health Professional Students with a Disability | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Principal Supervisor |
2004 | Honours | Exploring The Effects On Daily Living Of Children Living With A Parent With Mental Illness: A Retrospective Study | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Principal Supervisor |
2003 | Honours | Perceptions of Older People Living in the Community About Their Fear of Falling | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2003 | Honours | A profile of falls and near falls among older people in Newcastle, NSW | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Co-Supervisor |
2002 | Honours | Fire-fighters’ perspectives of the accuracy of the Physical Aptitude Test (P.A.T) as a pre-employment assessment | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Principal Supervisor |
2001 | Honours | Injured workers’ perspectives of their rehabilitation process under the NSW Workers compensation system | Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health | Principal Supervisor |
Research Collaborations
The map is a representation of a researchers co-authorship with collaborators across the globe. The map displays the number of publications against a country, where there is at least one co-author based in that country. Data is sourced from the University of Newcastle research publication management system (NURO) and may not fully represent the authors complete body of work.
Country | Count of Publications | |
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Australia | 101 | |
Canada | 7 | |
United Kingdom | 4 | |
Bangladesh | 3 | |
Netherlands | 3 | |
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Professor Carole James
Position
Acting Head of School
Health and Medicine PVC Unit
School of Health Sciences
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Focus area
Occupational Health and Safety
Contact Details
carole.james@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4921 6632 |
Fax | (02) 4921 7053 |
Office
Room | HE13 |
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Building | Hunter Building |
Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |