
Dr Catherine Johnston
Senior Lecturer
School of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy)
- Email:cath.johnston@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 7782
Career Summary
Biography
Catherine is the Program Convenor and Clinical Education Manager for the Physiotherapy Program at the University of Newcastle. Catherine has a PhD, MAppSc (Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy) and BAppSc (Physiotherapy) from The University of Sydney. Catherine is the Clinical Education Manager for the physiotherapy program and teaches into the physiotherapy program, predominantly in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. Catherine's research interests include all aspects of clinical education in physiotherapy (student learning on clinical placement, student under performance on clinical placement, student and clinical educator support) and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy (particularly pulmonary rehabilitation).
Research Expertise
Clinical education - clinical education strategies, educator and student teaching and learning on placement, supporting students and educators, underperforming and struggling students, remediation for clinical placement.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation - the use of evidence-based practice, supporting rural and remote healthcare practitioners to deliver pulmonary rehabilitation.
All aspects of cardiopulmonary physiotherapy practice.
Research design: mixed methods research, survey development
Teaching Expertise
Course coordinator: PHTY1020 (co-coordination), PHTY2060 (Physiotherapy Clinical Practice II), PHTY3060 (Physiotherapy Clinical Practice III), PHTY4010 (Physiotherapy Clinical Practice IV), PHTY4040 (Physiotherapy Clinical Practice V).
Teaching and Assessment: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy content (PHTY2040 CPI, PHTY3020 CPII), general physiotherapy academic content
Administrative Expertise
Physiotherapy Program Convenor and Clinical Education Manager
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
- Master of Applied Science, University of Sydney
Keywords
- Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy Clinical Education
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
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Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/7/1991 - 1/12/2000 | Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy Clinical Educator | Westmead Hospital WSAHS and the University of Sydney Australia |
1/6/2003 - |
Senior Lecturer, Clinical Education Manager Physiotherapy |
University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/2001 - 1/2/2003 | Senior Physiotherapist - Pulmonary Rehabilitation WSAHS | Western Sydney Area Health Service Respiratory Medicine Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (29 outputs)
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2020 |
Seaton JA, Jones AL, Johnston CL, Francis KL, 'The characteristics of Queensland private physiotherapy practitioners' interprofessional interactions: a cross-sectional survey study', AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH, 26 500-506 (2020)
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2020 |
Wakely L, Easey P, Leys J, Johnston C, 'Exploring the Lived Experience of Parenting a Child with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip', PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN PEDIATRICS, (2020)
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2020 |
Seaton J, Jones A, Johnston C, Francis K, 'Allied health professionals' perceptions of interprofessional collaboration in primary health care: an integrative review.', J Interprof Care, 1-12 (2020)
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2020 | Johnston C, Seaton J, Jones A, Francis K, 'Development of a Survey Instrument to Explore the Characteristics of Australian Private Physiotherapy Practitioners Interprofessional Interactions', The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences & Practice, 18 1-14 (2020) [C1] | ||||||||||
2019 |
Newstead C, Johnston CL, Nisbet G, Mcallister L, 'Physiotherapy clinical education in Australia: an exploration of clinical educator characteristics, confidence and training requirements', Australian Health Review, 43 696-705 (2019) [C1] © 2019 AHHA. Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe physiotherapists' involvement, confidence and training needs in the provision of student clinical education (CE... [more] © 2019 AHHA. Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe physiotherapists' involvement, confidence and training needs in the provision of student clinical education (CE) in Australia. Methods: A valid and reliable cross-sectional online survey instrument was used to collect data from physiotherapists employed in public and private healthcare facilities in Australia. Survey questions included participant personal and professional characteristics, participation in CE-related continuing professional development (CPD) and confidence in components of CE. Results: In all, 170 (34%) physiotherapists (mean age 37 years mean years clinical experience 13 years) completed the survey. Most participants (68%) were currently involved in CE, over half (56%) had completed CE-related CPD and many (56%) reported a need for more CPD. Participants with no previous CE experience were less confident (P = 0.05) in all components of CE. Participants with less clinical experience were less confident in managing challenging students (P = 0.003), multiple students (P = <0.001) and competing workplace and education duties (P = <0.001). Conclusions: Physiotherapists with varying professional characteristics were involved in CE. Although many participants had attended CE-related CPD, many reported that more training was required. Future training for clinical educators should be tailored to participants' level of experience and focus on the components of CE in which they feel least confident. What is known about the topic?: The ability of physiotherapists to confidently assume a clinical educator role may affect their willingness to be clinical educators in the future and the students' perceptions of clinical placement quality. CPD relating to CE may help prepare physiotherapists for the clinical educator role. What does this paper add?: There is a lack of information regarding physiotherapists' involvement in CE, completion of CE-related CPD or perceived levels of confidence in various aspects of the clinical educator role, such as placement organisation, teaching, assessment and the provision of feedback. This study describes the involvement of physiotherapists in CE in Australia, including their demographic and professional characteristics, participation in CE-related CPD and confidence in various components of CE. What are the implications for practitioners?: Several recommendations regarding future CE-related CPD have resulted from this study, including tailoring CPD to the needs of physiotherapists based on their level of clinical or CE experience, focusing CPD on the aspects of CE in which physiotherapists feel least confident and raising the awareness of and improving accessibility to CPD opportunities in this area.
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2018 |
Johnston C, Wilson J, Wakely LT, Walmsley S, Newstead C, 'Simulation as a component of introductory physiotherapy clinical placements', New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 46 95-104 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Wakely L, Langham J, Johnston CL, Rae K, 'Physical activity of rurally residing children with a disability: A survey of parents and carers.', Disability and Health Journal, 11 31-35 (2018) [C1]
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2017 |
Newstead C, Johnston CL, Nesbit G, McCallister L, 'Physiotherapy clinical education in Australia: Development and validation of a survey instrument to profile clinical educator characteristics, experience and training requirements.', New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 45 154-169 (2017) [C1]
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2017 |
Johnston C, Newstead C, Sanderson M, Wakely L, Osmotherly P, 'The changing landscape of physiotherapy student clinical placements: An exploration of geographical distribution and student performance across settings', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 25 85-93 (2017) [C1] © 2016 National Rural Health Alliance Inc. Objective: To describe the geographical distribution of physiotherapy clinical placements and investigate the relationship between geogr... [more] © 2016 National Rural Health Alliance Inc. Objective: To describe the geographical distribution of physiotherapy clinical placements and investigate the relationship between geographical setting and clinical placement marks in physiotherapy students. Design: A retrospective cohort design was used for this study. Setting: The University of Newcastle, New South Wales. Participants: Data from entry-level Bachelor of Physiotherapy student clinical placements. Main outcome measure(s): Data from all clinical placements in the Physiotherapy program between 2003 and 2014 were included. For all clinical placements, student assessment mark, year of study, type of placement and placement location were collected. Placement location was then classified using the Modified Monash Model (MMM) categories: one (most metropolitan) to seven (most remote). Results: Over the 12¿year period of the study 3964 placements were completed. Between 2003 and 2005 the average proportion of clinical placements occurring in metropolitan areas (MMM1) was 78% and in rural areas (MMM categories 3¿6) was 22%. In 2014 these proportions had changed to 59% (MMM1) and 40% (MMM3-6). There were significant differences in clinical placement grades between MMM1 and all other categories except MMM2, with lower assessment marks in MMM1 than other categories. Conclusions: The changing distribution of physiotherapy clinical placements may be reflective of increasing student numbers and greater efforts to support students completing rural and remote placements. This change may lead to a positive effect on the rural and remote physiotherapy workforce. Further research is required to determine the specific training and support needs of students and clinical educators in rural and remote settings.
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2017 |
Newstead CJ, Seaton JA, Johnston CL, 'Australian critical care nursing professionals' attitudes towards the use of traditional chest physiotherapy techniques', Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 36 33-48 (2017) [C1] © 2017 Background Chest physiotherapy techniques, such as percussion, postural drainage, and expiratory vibrations, may be employed in a critical care setting. Physiotherapists ar... [more] © 2017 Background Chest physiotherapy techniques, such as percussion, postural drainage, and expiratory vibrations, may be employed in a critical care setting. Physiotherapists are primarily responsible for their provision; however, nurses have also traditionally implemented these treatments. It is unclear whether nurses consider chest physiotherapy to be a part of their role, or how they perceive their knowledge and confidence pertaining to these techniques. Objective To investigate the attitudes of nurses towards traditional chest physiotherapy techniques. Method A total of 1222 members of the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses were invited to participate in an anonymous online survey. Results There were 142 respondents (12%) with the majority (n = 132, 93%) having performed chest physiotherapy techniques in clinical practice. Most of them considered that the provision of chest physiotherapy was a part of nurse's role. Commonly cited factors influencing nurses' use of chest physiotherapy techniques were the availability of physiotherapy services, adequacy of nursing staff training and skill, and perceptions of professional roles. Conclusions Nurses working in critical care commonly utilised traditional chest physiotherapy techniques. Further research is required to investigate the reasons why nursing professionals might assume responsibility for the provision of chest physiotherapy techniques, and if their application of these techniques is consistent with evidence-based recommendations.
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2016 |
Francis A, Hills C, MacDonald-Wicks L, Johnston C, James D, Surjan Y, Warren-Forward H, 'Characteristics of an ideal practice educator: Perspectives from practice educators in diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy and physiotherapy and radiation therapy', Radiography, 22 287-294 (2016) [C1] © 2016 The College of Radiographers Background Practice education is a compulsory component of health programs with practice educators playing a critical role in the education of ... [more] © 2016 The College of Radiographers Background Practice education is a compulsory component of health programs with practice educators playing a critical role in the education of students. Practice educator characteristics may positively or negatively affect student learning in practice settings. This study aimed to identify characteristics of the ideal practice educator that lead to successful practical experiences as perceived by current practice educators working in the Australian context of diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and radiation therapy. Methods All practice educators (n = 1063) on the University of Newcastle Practice Educator Database were invited to participate in this prospective, cross-sectional, descriptive study via online link or paper format. Results There was a 52% response rate. The five most valued characteristics were feedback skills, non-judgemental, professionalism, clarity and listening skills. The five least valued characteristics were scholarly activity, respect for students' autonomy, well-prepared, availability and being a role model. Comparisons between disciplines, genders, ages, years in practice and levels of supervisory experience indicated some statistically significant differences, though actual differences were small. Discussion Overall there was a high degree of agreement within and between disciplines on the characteristics of the ideal practice educator. The top five skills could be classed as generic skills and not specific clinical and practice skills, thus formal training and certification schemes may enhance practice educator competence.
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2016 |
Snodgrass SJ, Rivett D, Farrell S, Ball K, Ashby SE, Johnston CL, et al., 'Clinical Educator and Student Perceptions of iPad T Technology to Enhance Clinical Supervision: The Electronically-Facilitated Feedback Initiative (EFFI)', INTERNET JOURNAL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRACTICE, 14 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
Johnston CL, Maxwell LJ, Alison JA, 'Establishing and delivering pulmonary rehabilitation in rural and remote settings: The opinions, attitudes and concerns of health care professionals', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 24 106-114 (2016) [C1] © 2016 National Rural Health Alliance Inc. Objective: Pulmonary rehabilitation is recommended for people with chronic lung disease however access remains limited in rural and remo... [more] © 2016 National Rural Health Alliance Inc. Objective: Pulmonary rehabilitation is recommended for people with chronic lung disease however access remains limited in rural and remote settings. The aim of this project was to explore the perspectives of rural and remote health care professionals regarding the establishment and delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation. Setting: Rural (NSW) and remote (NT) Australian healthcare settings. Participants: Health care professionals (n=25) who attended a training program focussing on the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation. Main outcome measure(s): Surveys with open written questions were completed by participants following the training program. Key informants also participated in face-to-face interviews. Thematic analysis was undertaken of data collected on participant opinions, attitudes and concerns regarding the establishment and delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation in their individual situation. Results: Participating health care professionals (predominantly nurses and physiotherapists) identified a number of issues relating to establishing and delivering pulmonary rehabilitation; including staffing, time and case load constraints, patient and community attitudes, lack of professional knowledge and confidence and inability to ensure sustainability. The practicalities of delivering pulmonary rehabilitation, particularly exercise prescription and training, were also important concerns raised. Conclusions: Lack of health care professional staffing, knowledge and confidence were reported to be factors impacting the establishment and delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation. This study has facilitated a greater understanding of the issues surrounding the establishment and delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation in rural and remote settings. Further research is required to investigate the contribution of health professional training and associated factors to improving the availability and delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation in rural and remote settings.
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2016 |
Perram A, Hills C, Johnston C, MacDonald-Wicks L, Surjan Y, James D, Warren-Forward H, 'Characteristics of an ideal practice educator: Perspectives from undergraduate students in diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and radiation therapy', Radiography, 22 295-305 (2016) [C1] © 2016 The College of Radiographers Background Practice education is a core component of undergraduate health programs, with the characteristics of the practice educator reported ... [more] © 2016 The College of Radiographers Background Practice education is a core component of undergraduate health programs, with the characteristics of the practice educator reported to have an influence on student experience during practical. This study analyses Australian student perceptions from six allied health professional undergraduate programs, to identify the characteristics of the ideal practice educator leading to successful placement experiences. Methods An existing survey developed for medical students was modified to incorporate both quantitative and qualitative responses. Participants included all students enrolled in six undergraduate health professions in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Newcastle, Australia (n = 1485). Students were invited to complete the survey via hard copy or online. Results There was a 54% response rate. The most valued characteristics were non-judgemental, clarity and feedback. The three least valued characteristics were scholarly activity, role model and practices evidence base practice. Students identified the importance of their relationship (respectful, inspirational and supportive) with the practice educator as being fundamental to a productive placement. Conclusion The characteristics identified by respondents were common to all six professions, with little differences between gender, year of program or number of placements completed. This study suggests that the attitude of the practice educator towards the student is one of the key factors that underpin the success of practice experience across allied health professions.
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2015 |
Waters A, Hill K, Jenkins S, Johnston C, Mackney J, 'Discordance between distance ambulated as part of usual care and functional exercise capacity in survivors of critical illness upon intensive care discharge: Observational study', Physical Therapy, 95 1254-1263 (2015) [C1] © 2015 American Physical Therapy Association. Background. People who have had a prolonged admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) commonly have profound debilitation and weaknes... [more] © 2015 American Physical Therapy Association. Background. People who have had a prolonged admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) commonly have profound debilitation and weakness. For the delivery of effective exercise training, an accurate assessment of exercise capacity is essential. Objective. The study objectives were to investigate how much ground-based walking is undertaken by inpatients recovering from critical illness within 1 week of discharge from an ICU and to evaluate the feasibility and safety of the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) for this population. Design. This was an observational study. Methods. Within 1 week of discharge from the ICU, functional exercise capacity was measured with the 6MWT. The maximum distance ambulated on the ward in a single session as part of usual clinical management was extracted from the medical notes. The distance achieved during the 6MWT and the maximum distance ambulated on the ward were compared. Results. The participants (N=23) were survivors of a critical illness; their mean age was 57 years (SD = 11). The median length of ICU stay was 11 days (interquartile range [IQR]=7). The mean 6-minute walk distance (6MWD) was 179 m (SD = 101), and the maximum distance ambulated on the ward was 30 m (IQR=65). There was a moderate association between the distance participants ambulated on the ward and the 6MWD (r=.54). The maximum distance ambulated on the ward, expressed as a percentage of the 6MWD, was 29% (IQR=34%). Five participants (22%) experienced oxygen desaturation (oxygen saturation of <85%) and recovered within 1 minute of resting. Limitations. The maximum distance ambulated on the ward was estimated with premeasured distances. Conclusions. Most participants ambulated at a low percentage of their measured exercise capacity. The 6MWT appears to be a safe and useful test for inpatients recently discharged from the ICU.
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2014 |
Johnston CL, Maxwell LJ, Maguire GP, Alison JA, 'Does delivery of a training program for healthcare professionals increase access to pulmonary rehabilitation and improve outcomes for people with chronic lung disease in rural and remote Australia?', Australian Health Review, 38 387-395 (2014) [C1] Objective Access to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), an effective management strategy for people with chronic respiratory disease, is often limited particularly in rural and remote ... [more] Objective Access to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), an effective management strategy for people with chronic respiratory disease, is often limited particularly in rural and remote regions. Difficulties with establishment and maintenance of PR have been reported. Reasons may include a lack of adequately trained staff. There have been no published reports evaluating the impact of training programs on PR provision. The aim of this project was to evaluate the impact of an interactive training and support program for healthcare professionals (the Breathe Easy, Walk Easy (BEWE) program) on the delivery of PR in rural and remote regions. Methods The study was a quasi-experimental before-after design. Data were collected regarding the provision of PR services before and after delivery of the BEWE program and patient outcomes before and after PR. Results The BEWE program was delivered in one rural and one remote region. Neither region had active PR before the BEWE program delivery. At 12-month follow-up, three locally-run PR programs had been established. Audit and patient outcomes indicated that the PR programs established broadly met Australian practice recommendations and were being delivered effectively. In both regions PR was established with strong healthcare organisational support but without significant external funding, relying instead on the diversion of internal funding and/or in-kind support. Conclusions The BEWE program enabled the successful establishment of PR and improved patient outcomes in rural and remote regions. However, given the funding models used, the sustainability of these programs in the long term is unknown. Further research into the factors contributing to the ability of rural and remote sites to provide ongoing delivery of PR is required. What is known about the topic? PR including exercise training, education, and psychosocial support, is an effective and well evidenced management strategy for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that improves exercise capacity and quality of life, and reduces hospital admissions and length of stay. Despite the fact that participation in PR is seen as an essential component in the management of COPD, access remains limited, particularly in rural and remote regions. Difficulties with establishing and maintaining PR have been attributed to lack of physical and financial resources and adequately trained and skilled staff. There have been no published reports evaluating the impact of training programs for healthcare professionals in the provision of PR. What does this paper add? This paper is the first to demonstrate that the delivery of a well supported, interactive healthcare professional training program may facilitate the establishment of PR in rural and remote regions. Following delivery of the BEWE program, PR which broadly met the Australian recommendations for practice in terms of program content and structure, was established. Factors influencing the establishment of PR were related to the characteristics of the healthcare setting, such as remoteness, and to issues around staff retention. The settings where PR was not established were in less well-staffed, community-based, more remote settings. People with COPD who participated in these programs showed significant improvements in exercise capacity and quality of life. What are the implications for practitioners? One of the factors limiting the delivery of PR may be a lack of appropriately trained and skilled staff. Healthcare professionals' participation in locally provided education and training programs targeted at developing skills for providing PR may enable effective PR programs to be established and maintained in rural and remote regions. © AHHA 2014.
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2014 |
Chiarelli PE, Johnston C, Osmotherly PG, 'Introducing palliative care into entry-level physical therapy education', Journal of Palliative Medicine, 17 152-158 (2014) [C1] Background and Objective: There is a paucity of information related to teaching palliative care to entry-level physical therapy students. The aim of this study was to evaluate the... [more] Background and Objective: There is a paucity of information related to teaching palliative care to entry-level physical therapy students. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of an undergraduate course in palliative care on the preparedness of entry-level physical therapy students to practice within the palliative care setting. Methods: Participants were all entry-level undergraduate students enrolled in the third year of a 4-year undergraduate degree. All students enrolled in the course, "Physiotherapy Through Lifestages" took part in the learning modules relating to the care of patients undergoing palliative care. A survey instrument was used in the study, a modified version of an existing unpublished written questionnaire previously used to evaluate palliative care education in other allied health professions. Results and Conclusions: Participation in the course resulted in an increase in self-rated knowledge and confidence for working in the palliative care setting for entry-level physical therapy students and is considered to provide a useful ongoing resource for the presentation of this topic material. Although the impact of the delivery of this education module may be considered successful in this regard, it would appear that some of the underlying attitudes and emotional responses to this area of physiotherapy practice were less easily influenced. Further research is required to understand the influences on emotional preparedness of students to undertake this area of study and practice and to determine the optimal stage of study for delivery of this content. © Copyright 2014, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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2014 |
Johnston CL, Newstead CJ, Walmsley S, MacDonald L, 'Allied Health Student Clinical Placements in Residential Aged Care Facilities: Staff Opinions, Attitudes, and Support Needs.', The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice., 12 1-13 (2014) [C1]
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2013 |
Johnston CL, James R, Mackney JH, 'The current use of positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy by public hospital physiotherapists in New South Wales', New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 41 88-93 (2013) [C1]
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2013 |
Johnston CL, Maxwell LJ, Boyle E, Maguire GP, Alison JA, 'Improving chronic lung disease management in rural and remote Australia: The Breathe Easy Walk Easy programme', RESPIROLOGY, 18 161-169 (2013) [C1]
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2012 |
Tuyl LJ, Mackney JH, Johnston CL, 'Management of sternal precautions following median sternotomy by physical therapists in Australia: A web-based survey', Physical Therapy, 92 83-97 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Johnston CL, Maxwell LJ, Maguire GP, Alison JA, 'How prepared are rural and remote health care practitioners to provide evidence-based management for people with chronic lung disease?', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 20 200-207 (2012) [C1]
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2011 |
Johnston CL, Maxwell LJ, Alison JA, 'Pulmonary rehabilitation in Australia: A national survey', Physiotherapy, 97 284-290 (2011) [C1]
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Conference (47 outputs)
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2020 |
Squires K, Brown L, Heaney S, MacDonald L, Johnston C, 'Investigating the use of placement-based simulation on preparedness and confidence of dietetics students', Melbourne (Virtual Conference) (2020)
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2019 |
Easey P, Wakely L, Johnston C, Leys J, 'The lived experience of parenting a child with hip dysplasia: in-depth knowledge can transform the parenting experience', Adelaide, SA (2019)
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2017 |
Wakely LT, Marquez J, Rae K, Johnston C, Robinson T, Freeman J, 'Surviving not thriving: Parents' perceptions of physical activity for rurally residing children with a disability', Cairns (2017)
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2015 |
Langham J, Wakely L, Johnston CL, Rae K, 'Physical activity of rural residing children with disabilities: Perceptions of parents/carers', 13th National Rural Health Conference.Handbook, Darwin, NT (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Hunter SM, Johnston CL, Rasiah R, Roberts E, O'Toole G, MacDonald-Wicks L, et al., 'Using healthy ageing as a vehicle for interprofessional education', 6th International Clinical Skills Conference. Abstracts, Prato, Tuscany (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Robins D, Egan M, Johnston C, Newstead C, Mackney J, 'Pressures generated using an improvised PEP device in a COPD and healthy population', European Respiratory Journal 46: Suppl 59, Amsterdam (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Barry R, Johnston C, Newstead C, Osmotherly PG, 'Performance In Clinical Exit Examinations: Is It Related To Academic Or
Clinical Placement Assessment In Physiotherapy Students?', ANZAHPE/AMEA 2015 Conference, Newcastle (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Johnston C, Wakely LT, Brown L, 'The use of iPads by undergraduate allied healthe professional students on clinical placement', ANZAHPE-AMEA 2015 Conference, Newcastle (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Colman ZE, Johnston CL, Ashby S, Mackney JH, 'Experiences of fatigue following critical illness: a mixed methods study', Physiotherapy, Sinagpore (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Snodgrass SJ, Ball K, Rivett DA, Ashby SE, Johnston CL, Nguyen K, Russell T, 'The electronically facilitated feedback initiative: enhancing student feedback during clinical supervision using iPad technology', Physiotherapy, Sinagpore (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
MacDonald-Wicks LK, Johnston CL, Newstead CJ, ''Failure to fail' in physiotherapy clinical education', Connect Physiotherapy Conference 2015: Conference Abstract E-Book, Gold Coast, Qld (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Johnston CL, Newstead C, MacDonald-Wicks LK, 'The impact of supervising challenging students on clinical placement', Connect Physiotherapy Conference 2015: Conference E-book and Program, Gold Coast, Qld (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Barry RK, Newstead CJ, Osmotherly PG, Johnston CL, 'Performance in physiotherapy clinical exit examinations: the relationship to academic and clinical placement assessment', Connect Physiotherapy Conference 2015: Conference E-book and Program, Gold Coast, Qld. (2015) [E3]
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2014 |
Johnston C, Brown LJ, Wakely L, 'Would iPads Assist Students on Clinical Placement?', ANZAHPE 2014 Conference Handbook & Program, Gold Coast (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Johnston CL, MacDonald L, Newstead CJ, Walmsley S, 'Allied Health student clinical placements in residential aged care facilities: Staff attitudes and support needs.', ANZAHPE 2014 Conference Handbook & Program, Griffith University, Gold Coast (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Johnston C, Osmotherly PG, Newstead C, Baldwin Z, 'The relationship between academic and clinical performance in physiotherapy students', Anzahpe 2014 Conference Handbook, Gold Coast, Queensland (2014) [E3]
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2013 |
Johnston CL, Newstead CJ, MacDonald-Wicks L, 'Supervising failing students on clinical placement.', ANZAHPE 2013 Conference Handbook & Program, Melbourne (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Johnston CL, Newstead CJ, Walmsley S, MacDonald-Wicks L, Chiarelli P, 'Physiotherapy student clinical placements in the aged care setting: practitioner attitudes and support needs.', Journal of Physiotherapy, Melbourne, Australia (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Snodgrass SJ, Ball K, Rivett DA, Ashby SE, Johnston CL, Nguyen K, Russell T, 'Using technology to enhance clinical supervision: The Electronically-Facilitated Feedback Initiative (EFFI)', Journal of Physiotherapy eSupplement 2013 APA Conference Abstracts, Melbourne, Australia (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Ricardo A, Hill K, Jenkins S, Johnston C, Mackney JH, 'Discordance between distance ambulated as part of usual care and functional exercise capacity in critical illness survivors', Proceedings of the Australia Physiotherapy Association Conference 2013, Melbourne, Australia (2013) [E3]
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2012 | Johnston CL, Maxwell LJ, Boyle E, Maguire G, Alison JA, 'An evaluation of the Breathe Easy Walk Easy programme for rural and remote healthcare practitioners', Respirology, 30 March - 4 April 2012 (2012) [E3] | |||||||
2012 |
Francis A, Hills CM, Buxton AJ, MacDonald-Wicks LK, Johnston CL, 'Characteristics of an ideal practice educator: Perspectives from five health professions', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Glasgow, Scotland (2012) [E3]
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2011 | Johnston CL, Alison J, Boyle E, Maguire G, 'An evaluation of the Breathe Easy Walk Easy training program to improve lung health in rural and remote Australia', 4th Annual Chronic Care for Aboriginal People State Forum, Sydney (2011) [E3] | |||||||
2011 |
Jones CL, Mackney JH, Johnston CL, 'Factors affecting physiotherapy service provision in Australian level 3 intensive care units', APA Physiotherapy Conference 2011 Abstract Presentations, Brisbane (2011) [E3]
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2011 |
Jones CL, Johnston CL, Mackney JH, 'Physiotherapy in Australian level 3 lntensive care units: A survey of current practice', APA Physiotherapy Conference 2011 Abstract Presentations, Brisbane (2011) [E3]
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2011 |
James RP, Johnston CL, Mackney JH, 'Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) therapy: A survey of current physiotherapy clinical practice in New South Wales', APA Physiotherapy Conference 2011 Abstract Presentations, Brisbane (2011) [E3]
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2011 |
Johnston CL, James R, Mackney JH, 'The current clinical use of positive expiratory pressure (PEP) by physiotherapists in New South Wales, Australia', Physiotherapy: Abstracts, World Physical Therapy 2011, Amsterdam (2011) [E3]
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2011 |
Tuyl L, Johnston CL, Mackney JH, Boylson B, Zachner P, McMahon C, 'Current physiotherapy management of post-operative median sternotomy patients - A national web-based questionnaire', Physiotherapy: Abstracts, World Physical Therapy 2011, Amsterdam (2011) [E3]
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2011 |
Mackney JH, Johnston CL, Lyndon M, 'Sternal precautions post median sternotomy - The effect of change of practice on patient outcomes', Physiotherapy: Abstracts, World Physical Therapy 2011, Amsterdam (2011) [E3]
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2010 |
Johnston CL, Osmotherly PG, Chiarelli PE, 'Physiotherapy student preparedness for working with patients with life limiting illnesses undergoing palliative care: The impact of the palliative care curriculum for undergraduates (PCC4U) resources', ANZAME 2010: Overcoming Barriers, Re(E)Forming Professional Practice, Townsville, QLD (2010) [E3]
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2010 |
Chiarelli PE, Johnston CL, Osmotherly PG, 'An evaluation of the palliative care curriculum for undergraduates (PCC4U) resources by undergraduate physiotherapy students', ANZAME 2010: Overcoming Barriers, Re(E)Forming Professional Practice, Townsville, QLD (2010) [E3]
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2009 | Johnston CL, Alison J, Maxwell L, 'The use of evidence-based practice in pulmonary rehabilitation in Australia', APA Conference Week Abstracts, Sydney, NSW (2009) [E3] | |||||||
2009 | Johnston CL, Boyle E, Barrack C, Alison J, Maguire G, 'Pilot evaluation of a pulmonary rehabilitation training package for rural and remote primary and allied health care workers', NSW Rural Allied Health Conference 2009: Program Book, Tamworth, NSW (2009) [E3] | |||||||
2009 |
Findlay NA, Haracz K, Johnston CL, MacDonald-Wicks LK, 'Interprofessional teaching of reflection in undergraduate health science programs', ANZAME09 Handbook, Launceston, NSW (2009) [E3]
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2009 |
Johnston CL, Mackney JH, 'The use of standardised patients in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy education', ANZAME09 Handbook, Launceston, NSW (2009) [E3]
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2008 | Johnston CL, Alison J, Maxwell L, 'Pulmonary rehabilitation: A survey of current practice in Australia', Australian Journal of Physiotherapy: eSupplements, Cairns, QLD (2008) [E3] | |||||||
2008 | Johnston CL, Alison J, Maxwell L, 'Exercise training in pulmonary rehabilitation: A survey of current Australian practice', Australian Journal of Physiotherapy: eSupplements, Cairns, QLD (2008) [E3] | |||||||
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Other (1 outputs)
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2013 |
Johnston CL, Newstead CJ, MacDonald-Wicks L, 'Supervising challenging students on clinical placement.', ( pp.186): ANZAHPE (2013)
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 12 |
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Total funding | $149,108 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20181 grants / $6,000
Enhancing the quality of clinical education for Physiotherapy students in rural settings: piloting an innovative simulation-based educator training workshop.$6,000
Funding body: 2018 Strategic Pilot Grant-Research and Teaching, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle
Funding body | 2018 Strategic Pilot Grant-Research and Teaching, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Dr Catherine Johnston (UON), Mr Clint Newstead (CSU), Dr Luke Wakely (UON), Dr Gillian Nisbet (USyd) |
Scheme | 2018 Strategic Pilot Grant- Research and Teaching, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20171 grants / $4,356
Preparing entry-level physiotherapy students for optimal engagement in the continuum of workplace education$4,356
Funding body: School of Health Sciences Strategic Pilot Funding
Funding body | School of Health Sciences Strategic Pilot Funding |
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Project Team | Dr Catherine Johnston |
Scheme | School of Health Sciences Strategic Pilot Funding |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20151 grants / $28,869
Implementing and evaluating an innovative model for introductory physiotherapy clinical placements. $28,869
Funding body: Mid North Coast Local Health District
Funding body | Mid North Coast Local Health District |
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Project Team | Doctor Catherine Johnston, Mr Clint Newstead, Mr Rod Hyde Page, Doctor Luke Wakely |
Scheme | Hunter and Coast ICTN Research and Quality Improvement Small Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1500786 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
20132 grants / $61,708
Using technology to enhance clinical supervision: The Electronically-Facilitated Feedback Initiative (EEFI)$33,322
Funding body: HETI (Health Education and Training Institute)
Funding body | HETI (Health Education and Training Institute) |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Suzanne Snodgrass, Professor Darren Rivett, Associate Professor Samantha Ashby, Doctor Catherine Johnston, Mr Kim Nguyen, Dr Trevor Russell |
Scheme | NSW ICTN Local Project Fund |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1201150 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - State |
Category | 2OPS |
UON | Y |
Maximising Allied Health professional placements in aged care: exploring opportunities for future partnerships within the Newcastle and Coast region$28,386
Funding body: HETI (Health Education and Training Institute)
Funding body | HETI (Health Education and Training Institute) |
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Project Team | Doctor Catherine Johnston, Mr Clint Newstead, Associate Professor Pauline Chiarelli, Associate Professor Lesley MacDonald-Wicks |
Scheme | NSW ICTN Local Project Fund |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1201146 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - State |
Category | 2OPS |
UON | Y |
20121 grants / $25,000
Supervising the challenging student on clinical placement: the impact on the clinical supervisor, their workplace, willingness to supervise and training needs$25,000
Funding body: Health Workforce Australia
Funding body | Health Workforce Australia |
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Project Team | Doctor Catherine Johnston |
Scheme | National Clinical Supervision Fellowship Initiative |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1200893 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
20102 grants / $10,350
Evaluation of the Breathe Easy Walk Easy (BEWE) Program$9,200
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Catherine Johnston |
Scheme | Early Career Researcher Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2010 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | G1000953 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
ANZAME 2010, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, 13 - 16 July 2010$1,150
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
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Project Team | Doctor Catherine Johnston |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2010 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | G1000654 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20092 grants / $10,100
Breathe easy, walk easy train-the-trainer package: implementation and evaluation pilot$9,000
Funding body: Department of Health
Funding body | Department of Health |
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Project Team | Doctor Catherine Johnston |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2009 |
Funding Finish | 2009 |
GNo | G0190122 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
ANZAME (Australasian and New Zealand Association for Medical Educators) 2009, Launceston, Tasmania, 30 June - 3 July 2009$1,100
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
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Project Team | Doctor Catherine Johnston |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2009 |
Funding Finish | 2009 |
GNo | G0190367 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20071 grants / $1,655
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Conference 2007, Carirns QLD, 4/10/2007 - 6/10/2007$1,655
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Catherine Johnston |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2007 |
Funding Finish | 2007 |
GNo | G0188183 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20031 grants / $1,070
Australian Physiotherapy Association, National Cardiothoracic Special Group Conference and pre conference educators workshop. Brisbane 3-6 September 2003$1,070
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Catherine Johnston |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2003 |
Funding Finish | 2003 |
GNo | G0183320 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Highlighted Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2018 | PhD | Interprofessional practice in the private practice setting | Physiotherapy, James Cook University | Co-Supervisor |
2015 | PhD | Physiotherapy clinical education in Australia: | Physiotherapy, The University of Sydney | Co-Supervisor |
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2020 | PhD | Simulated Learning Experiences in Nutrition and Dietetics | PhD (Nutrition & Dietetics), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2019 | Honours | The lived experience of parenting a child diagnosed with a health issue - developmental dysplasia of the hip | Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | The use of simulation in introductory physiotherapy clinical placements | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Australian critical care nursing professionals' knowledge, practice and attitudes towards the use of traditional 'chest physiotherapy' techniques | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | Delivering evidence-based pulmonary rehabilitation: A national survey of healthcare professional knowledge, confidence and training needs. | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | Traditional 'chest physiotherapy' techniques: knowledge, practice and attitudes of nursing professionals | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | Development of a survey to assess physiotherapy student preparedness for clinical placement | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2015 | Honours | Physiotherapy clinical placements: geographical distribution and relationship to assessment outcome | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2014 | Honours | Experiences of Fatigue Following Critical Illness: a mixed methods study | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2014 | Honours | Relationship between student academic and student clinical performance in core content areas of physiotherapy practice | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2014 | Honours | Performance in physiotherapy clinical exit examinations: relationship to academic and clinical placement assessment | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2014 | Honours | Physical activity of rurally residing children with a disability: perceptions of parents and carers | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2014 | Honours | Use of portable dynamometry for muscle strength assessment in critical illness survivors | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2013 | Honours | Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) tubing: physiological responses in a COPD population | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2013 | Honours | The physiological responses to positive expiratory pressure (PEP) tubing in a healthy adult population | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2013 | Honours | The relationship between academic and clinical performance in entry-level physiotherapy students | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2012 | Honours | Discordance between distance mobilised as part of usual care and functional exercise capacity in critical illness survivors upon intensive care discharge | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2010 | Honours | Current Physiotherapy Practices in Australian Level 3 Intensive Care Units | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2010 | Honours | Current physiotherapy management of patients following median sternotomy – a national web-based survey | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2009 | Honours | Pilot of Web-bsed sternotomy questionnaire | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2009 | Honours | PEP therapy: a survey of current Physiotherapy practice in NSW | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2009 | Honours | Critical illness weakness syndromes - an exploration of the role of the physiotherapist | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2009 | Honours | Post sternotomy management: The effect of a change in sternal precautions protocol | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2008 | Honours | Development of an internet based questionnaire to evaluate current postoperative sternotomy management | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2007 | Honours | Designing a Valid Tool to Assess Education Needs in Pulmonary Rehabilitation | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Catherine Johnston
Position
Senior Lecturer
School of Health Sciences
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Focus area
Physiotherapy
Contact Details
cath.johnston@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4921 7782 |
Office
Room | HC32A |
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Building | Hunter Building |
Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |