Dr Gary Crowfoot
Senior Lecturer
School of Nursing and Midwifery (Nursing)
- Email:gary.crowfoot@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4042 1619
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Gary Crowfoot is a registered nurse and an early career researcher working in stroke prevention and rehabilitation. He holds the position of Senior Lecturer within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. He is also a research fellow within the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation and The University of Newcastle Priority Research Centre for Stroke and Brain Injury.
Dr Crowfoot was awarded his PhD in Nursing in 2016. His thesis focused on a deep narrative exploration of the experiences and help seeking behaviours of people with transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke. Since then, he has been heavily involved in projects related to exploring exercise after stroke, lifestyle and activity modification after TIA, patient and carer experiences of sitting behaviours after stroke, and people’s expectations and experiences for risk-reduction education after TIA.
Dr Crowfoot has always had a passion for working to help support and understand the experiences of stroke survivors, promote primary and secondary stroke prevention, and what drives help-seeking behaviour in response to the onset of stroke symptoms. He hopes that his work can lead to beneficial and improved programs to enable timely, individualised, and effective community stroke prevention programs.
Since taking on the responsibility of the Program Convenor for the Bachelor of Nursing in July 2021, Dr Crowfoot has a developed a passion for improving nursing education and scholarship. He is passionate about supporting educators in nursing to improve their quality of their teaching and their teaching skillsets
His current research interests are diverse including:
- People’s experiences post TIA, minor stroke, and stroke
- Stroke Prevention
- Stroke rehabilitation
- How stroke survivors and clinicians define their condition
- The effect of interrupting prolonged sitting on stroke risk reduction
- Qualitative inquiries into the human experience
- Nursing Scholarship
- Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Nursing, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Nursing (Honours), University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Minor Stroke
- Qualitative methods
- Stroke
- Stroke Prevention
- Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
Fields of Research
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Professional Experience
UON Appointment
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Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Nursing and Midwifery Australia |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/8/2012 - | Registered Nurse | Hunter New England Health Emergency Department, Belmont District Hospital Australia |
Teaching
Code | Course | Role | Duration |
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NURS6900 |
NURS6900: Introduction to Research In Health Care School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Course Coordinator | 28/1/2020 - 12/6/2020 |
NURS2201 |
Foundations of Professional Practice 2B School of Nursing and Midwifery University of Newcastle |
Lecturer | 19/7/2021 - 29/10/2021 |
NURS2201 |
Foundations of Professional Practice 2B School of Nursing and Midwifery University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | 3/8/2020 - 13/11/2020 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (24 outputs)
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2024 |
Barker ME, King J, Mitchell B, Dawson A, Crowfoot G, 'The effect of hospital volunteering on empathy in nursing and medical students', Collegian, 31 34-39 (2024) [C1] Background: Empathic care benefits patients and healthcare providers. There is evidence of self-reported empathy decline among students in healthcare education. Hospital volunteer... [more] Background: Empathic care benefits patients and healthcare providers. There is evidence of self-reported empathy decline among students in healthcare education. Hospital volunteering could assist undergraduate healthcare students to develop empathetic relationships with patients. Aim: The study aimed to investigate the feasibility and effect of a hospital volunteering intervention on the empathy levels of undergraduate nursing and medical students. It further aimed to explore their experience of the intervention and determine student-identified areas for patient safety improvements. Design: Pre¿post-intervention study Setting: A large outer metropolitan hospital in New South Wales, Australia. Participants: Twenty-nine (n = 29) undergraduate nursing and medical students from an Australian university. Methods: Students had an introductory experience of volunteering at their local district hospital through participation in the ¿Volunteer Taster Program¿. The Jefferson Scale of Empathy-Health Professions Student questionnaire was used to measure student empathy scores pre and post program. Responses to open-ended questions were thematically analysed to evaluate student experiences and identify student-reported areas for patient safety improvements. Results: Twenty-nine students (18 nursing, 11 medical) completed the program. Students had statistically significant improvements in post-intervention mean empathy scores 112.03 (95% CI 107.56, 116.5) to 117.38 (95% CI 113.76, 121.00) p < 0.001. Subgroup analysis identified a larger increase in empathy scores among medical students than nursing students. The thematic analysis revealed potential program benefits, including new perspectives of the patient experience, improved confidence in patient communication, a stronger professional identity, and a rewarding experience. Identified patient safety issues included concerns for patients¿ emotional and physical well-being, and patient communication. Conclusions: The Volunteer Taster Program is feasible and enabled nursing and medical students to connect with patients outside the sphere of clinical education. It appears to increase empathy levels in undergraduate students and could assist them to deliver empathetic, person-centred healthcare.
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Reis J, Crowfoot G, Stubbs M, 'Encouraging Meaningful Student Feedback in Nursing Education', Nurse Educator,
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2023 |
Blackwell S, Crowfoot G, Davey J, Drummond A, English C, Galloway M, et al., 'Management of post-stroke fatigue: an Australian health professional survey', DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION, 45 3893-3899 (2023) [C1]
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2023 |
Drew D, Kable A, van der Riet P, Crowfoot G, 'Young adolescents living in the liminal space of cancer: A narrative inquiry study', Collegian, 30 483-490 (2023) [C1] Background: A cancer diagnosis changes how adolescents view their world as they confront the reality of side effects from cancer-related treatment, loss, changes to their usual ro... [more] Background: A cancer diagnosis changes how adolescents view their world as they confront the reality of side effects from cancer-related treatment, loss, changes to their usual routines, and feeling isolated. The cancer experience of adolescents has been studied previously. However, little is known about the young adolescent's experience of cancer. Aim: To explore young adolescents¿ (11¿15 years) experience during the first year of their diagnosis. Methods: A qualitative narrative inquiry was undertaken. Interviews were conducted with 11 young adolescents in the first 3¿6 weeks after a cancer diagnosis. Clandinin's conceptual framework of the three dimensions of narrative inquiry (Sociality, Temporality, and Place) was used to analyse the data. Findings: Three interrelated threads were revealed: (1) confronting cancer, loss, and altered embodiment; (2) feeling stuck in time and place (a liminal space); (3) staying connected across time and changing landscapes. Discussion: Insights revealed the challenges for young adolescents as they navigated the expected physical and social developmental norms when diagnosed with cancer. Young adolescents with cancer appear to experience being constrained in a dual liminal space as they transition from childhood to being an older adolescent. Conclusions: These findings illustrate liminality related to the experience of cancer for this group in the context of the dimensions of Clandinin and Connelly's framework: Sociality, Temporality, and Spatiality. The unique needs of young adolescents were identified in this study.
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2022 |
Barker M-E, Crowfoot G, King J, 'Empathy development and volunteering for undergraduate healthcare students: A scoping review', NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 116 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Sammut M, Haracz K, Shakespeare D, English C, Crowfoot G, Fini N, et al., 'Physical Activity After Transient Ischemic Attack or Mild Stroke Is Business as Usual', Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 46 189-197 (2022) [C1] Background and Purpose: Regular, sustained moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is a recommended strategy to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke for people who have had t... [more] Background and Purpose: Regular, sustained moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is a recommended strategy to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke for people who have had transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mild stroke. This study aimed to explore attitudes toward, and experience of engaging in physical activity by adults following a TIA or mild stroke. Methods: Constructivist grounded theory methodology informed data collection and analysis. Interviews from 33 adults with TIA or mild stroke (mean age 65 [SD 10] years, 48% female, 40% TIA) were collected. Results: Business as usual characterized physical activity engagement post-TIA or mild stroke. Most participants returned to prestroke habits, as either regular exerciser or nonexerciser, with only a small number making changes. Influencing factors for physical activity participation included information, challenges, strategies, and support. Business as usual was associated with a perceived lack of information to suggest a need to change behaviors. Nonexercisers and those who decreased physical activity emphasized challenges to physical activity, while regular exercisers and those who increased physical activity focused on strategies and support that enabled participation despite challenges. Discussion and Conclusion: Information about the necessity to engage in recommended physical activity levels requires tailoring to the needs of the people with TIA or mild stroke. Helpful information in combination with support and strategies may guide how to navigate factors preventing engagement and might influence the low level of physical activity prevalent in this population. Video Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see the Video, Supplemental Digital Content 1 available at: Http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A376).
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2021 |
English C, Weerasekara I, Carlos A, Chastin S, Crowfoot G, Fitzsimons C, et al., 'Investigating the rigour of research findings in experimental studies assessing the effects of breaking up prolonged sitting extended scoping review', Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 25 4-16 (2021) [C1] Objectives: Sedentary behaviour research is a relatively new field, much of which has emerged since the widespread acceptance of clinical trial registration. The aim of this study... [more] Objectives: Sedentary behaviour research is a relatively new field, much of which has emerged since the widespread acceptance of clinical trial registration. The aim of this study was to investigate the trial registration and related issues in studies investigating the effect of frequent activity interruptions to prolonged sitting-time. Methods: Secondary analysis of a scoping review including systematic searches of databases and trial registries. We included experimental studies investigating the effects of frequent activity interruptions to prolonged sitting-time. Results: We identified 32 trials published in 45 papers. Only 16 (50%) trials were registered, with all 16 trials being completed and published. Of the unregistered trials, we identified three (19%) for which similarities in the sample size and participant demographics across papers was suggestive of duplicate publication. Identification of potential duplicate publications was difficult for the remaining 13 (81%). Results from 53 (76%) of the 70 registered outcomes were published, but 11 (69%) registered trials reported results from additional outcomes not prospectively registered. A total of 46 different outcomes (out of 53 reported outcome measures, similar measures were collated) were reported across all trials, 31 (67%) of which were collected in =2 trials. Conclusions: We found direct evidence of trial registration issues in experimental trials of breaking up sitting-time. The lack of prospective registration of all trials, and the large number of outcomes measured per trial are key considerations for future research in this field. These issues are unlikely to be confined to the field of sedentary behaviour research.
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2021 |
Weerasekara I, Baye J, Burke M, Crowfoot G, Mason G, Peak R, et al., 'What do stroke survivors' value about participating in research and what are the most important research problems related to stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)? A survey', BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, 21 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Almukhlifi Y, Crowfoot G, Wilson A, Hutton A, 'Emergency healthcare workers' preparedness for disaster management: An integrative review', JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, [C1]
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2021 |
Jayawardana KS, Crowfoot G, Janssen H, Nayak P, Solomon JM, English CK, 'Comparing the physical activity of stroke survivors in high-income countries and low to middle-income countries', Physiotherapy Research International, 26 (2021) [C1] Background: Low physical activity levels in people with stroke may contribute to higher risk of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Differences in economic status, cul... [more] Background: Low physical activity levels in people with stroke may contribute to higher risk of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Differences in economic status, culture and the built environment may influence the applicability of interventions developed in high income countries (HIC) for stroke survivors in low to middle-income countries (LMIC). Purpose: To compare physical activity levels of stroke survivors in HIC and LMIC and to explore the influence of lower limb impairment on physical activity levels. Methods and Materials: An exploratory secondary analysis of observational data on physical activity levels of stroke survivors from Australia (HIC) and India (LMIC). Physical activity variables (step count, light physical activity (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)) were measured by accelerometery. Comparisons of physical activity levels between (a) Australian and Indian stroke survivors and (b) participants with and without lower limb impairments were performed using independent t-tests or Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: There were no significant differences in physical activity levels between (i) Australian and Indian stroke survivors (step count mean difference 201 steps [-1375 to 974], LPA mean difference -24 min [-22 to 69], MVPA mean difference 2 min [-8 to 3]), and (ii) stroke survivors with and without lower limb impairments in either country. Conclusion: Stroke survivors were highly inactive in both countries. Despite differences in economic status, cultural influences and the built environment, the physical activity of stroke survivors in Australia and India did not differ. People with and without lower limb impairment also had similar physical activity levels.
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2021 |
Mackie P, Crowfoot G, Janssen H, Holliday E, Dunstan D, English C, 'The Effects of Interrupting Prolonged Sitting With Frequent Bouts of Light-Intensity Standing Exercises on Blood Pressure in Stroke Survivors: A Dose Escalation Trial', JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH, 18 988-997 (2021) [C1]
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2021 |
Mackie P, Crowfoot G, Gyawali P, Janssen H, Holliday E, Dunstan D, English C, 'Acute effects of frequent light-intensity standing-based exercises that interrupt 8 hours of prolonged sitting on postprandial glucose in stroke survivors: A dose-escalation trial', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 18 644-652 (2021) [C1] Background: Interrupting prolonged sitting can attenuate postprandial glucose responses in overweight adults. The dose¿response effect in stroke survivors is unknown. The authors ... [more] Background: Interrupting prolonged sitting can attenuate postprandial glucose responses in overweight adults. The dose¿response effect in stroke survivors is unknown. The authors investigated the effects of interrupting 8 hours of prolonged sitting with increasingly frequent bouts of light-intensity standing-based exercises on the postprandial glucose response in stroke survivors. Methods: Within-participant, laboratory-based, dose-escalation trial. Participants completed three 8-hour conditions: prolonged sitting and 2 experimental conditions. Experimental conditions involved light-intensity standing-based exercises of increasing frequency (2 × 5 min to 6 × 5 min bouts). Postprandial glucose is reported. Results: Twenty-nine stroke survivors (aged 66 y) participated. Interrupting 8 hours of prolonged sitting with light-intensity standing-based exercises every 90 minutes significantly decreased postprandial glucose (positive incremental area under the curve; -1.1 mmol/L·7 h; 95% confidence interval, -2.0 to -0.1). In the morning (08:00¿11:00), postprandial glucose decreased during the 4 × 5 minutes and 6 × 5 minutes conditions (positive incremental area under the curve; -0.8 mmol/L·3 h; 95% confidence interval, -1.3 to -0.3 and -0.8 mmol/L·3 h; 95% confidence interval, -1.5 to -0.2, respectively) compared with prolonged sitting. Conclusion: Interrupting 8 hours of prolonged sitting at least every 90 minutes with light-intensity standing-based exercises attenuates postprandial glucose in stroke survivors. During the morning, postprandial glucose is attenuated when sitting is interrupted every 60 and 90 minutes.
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Sammut M, Haracz K, English C, Shakespeare D, Crowfoot G, Nilsson M, Janssen H, 'Participants perspective of engaging in a gym-based health service delivered secondary stroke prevention program after tia or mild stroke', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (2021) [C1] People who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mild stroke have a high risk of recurrent stroke. Secondary prevention programs providing support for meeting physical act... [more] People who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mild stroke have a high risk of recurrent stroke. Secondary prevention programs providing support for meeting physical activity recommendations may reduce this risk. Most evidence for the feasibility and effectiveness of secondary stroke prevention arises from programs developed and tested in research institute settings with limited evidence for the acceptability of programs in ¿real world¿ community settings. This qualitative descriptive study explored perceptions of participation in a secondary stroke prevention program (delivered by a community-based multidisciplinary health service team within a community gym) by adults with TIA or mild stroke. Data gathered via phone-based semi-structured interviews midway through the program, and at the end of the program, were analyzed using constructivist grounded theory methods. A total of 51 interviews from 30 participants produced two concepts. The first concept, ¿What it offered me¿, describes critical elements that shape participants¿ experience of the program. The second concept, ¿What I got out of it¿ describes perceived benefits of program participation. Participants perceived that experiences with peers in a health professional-led group program, held within a community-based gym, supported their goal of changing behaviour. Including these elements during the development of health service strategies to reduce recurrent stroke risk may strengthen program acceptability and subsequent effectiveness.
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2021 |
Geldens N, Crowfoot G, Sweetapple A, Vyslysel G, Mason G, English C, Janssen H, 'Patient readiness for risk-reduction education and lifestyle change following transient ischemic attack', Disability and Rehabilitation, 43 400-405 (2021) [C1] Purpose: Patient readiness for secondary prevention and lifestyle change following transient ischemic attack is not well understood. Understanding patient perspectives about the t... [more] Purpose: Patient readiness for secondary prevention and lifestyle change following transient ischemic attack is not well understood. Understanding patient perspectives about the timing and delivery of secondary prevention education is essential to promote meaningful risk factor reduction in this population. Materials and methods: A single, semi-structured, telephone interview was conducted with ten individuals (7 male, 3 female) within three months following a transient ischemic attack. Interviews explored transient ischemic attack experiences and post-event education. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Results: Individuals had a variety of experiences with secondary prevention education. Four themes emerged from these experiences including ¿what the hell happened?¿, ¿I mustn¿t have been quite ready¿, ¿what should I be doing?¿ and ¿we all see it in different ways.¿ Individual knowledge, personal experience of transient ischemic attack, socio-environmental factors, and the format and content of education influenced patient readiness to receive secondary prevention education and adopt lifestyle changes. Conclusion: Readiness for risk-reduction education and lifestyle change following transient ischemic attack is individual and complex. Logistical factors including the location, time, and cost of education, timing of education delivery, and patient perspectives should be considered in the development and delivery of secondary prevention interventions for these people.Implications for rehabilitation Risk reduction and lifestyle change following transient ischemic attack is vital to prevent recurrent stroke. Patients are ready to receive risk reduction and lifestyle advice approximately one week after their transient ischemic attack. Programs designed to provide risk reduction and lifestyle education should be informed by the unique requirements of this population. Uptake of participation in secondary prevention programs may be maximized by offering flexibility in terms of timing post-event and modes of delivery (e.g. Telehealth).
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2019 |
Mackie P, Weerasekara I, Crowfoot G, Janssen H, Holliday E, Dunstan D, English C, 'What is the effect of interrupting prolonged sitting with frequent bouts of physical activity or standing on first or recurrent stroke risk factors? A scoping review', PLoS ONE, 14 1-24 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Hanna E, Janssen H, Crowfoot G, Mason G, Vyslysel G, Sweetapple A, et al., 'Participation, Fear of Falling, and Upper Limb Impairment are Associated with High Sitting Time in People with Stroke', OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE, 33 181-196 (2019) [C1]
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2018 |
English C, Janssen H, Crowfoot G, Bourne J, Callister R, Dunn A, et al., 'Frequent, short bouts of light-intensity exercises while standing decreases systolic blood pressure: Breaking Up Sitting Time after Stroke (BUST-Stroke) trial', International Journal of Stroke, 13 932-940 (2018) [C1] Background: Stroke survivors sit for long periods each day. Uninterrupted sitting is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Breaking up uninterrupted sitting wi... [more] Background: Stroke survivors sit for long periods each day. Uninterrupted sitting is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Breaking up uninterrupted sitting with frequent, short bouts of light-intensity physical activity has an immediate positive effect on blood pressure and plasma clotting factors in healthy, overweight, and type 2 diabetic populations. Aim: We examined the effect of frequent, short bouts of light-intensity physical activity on blood pressure and plasma fibrinogen in stroke survivors. Methods: Prespecified secondary analyses from a three-armed randomized, within-participant, crossover trial. Participants were 19 stroke survivors (nine female, aged 68 years old, 90% able to walk independently). The experimental conditions were sitting for 8 h uninterrupted, sitting with 3 min bouts of light-intensity exercise while standing every 30 min, or sitting with 3 min of walking every 30 min. Blood pressure was measured every 30 min over 8 h and plasma fibrinogen at the beginning, middle, and end of each day. Intention-to-treat analyses were performed using linear mixed models including fixed effects for condition, period, and order, and a random intercept for participant to account for repeated measures and missing data. Results: Sitting with 3 min bouts of light-intensity exercise while standing every 30 min decreased systolic blood pressure by 3.5 mmHg (95% CI 1.7¿5.4) compared with sitting for 8 h uninterrupted. For participants not taking antihypertensive medications, sitting with 3 min of walking every 30 min decreased systolic blood pressure by 5.0 mmHg (95% CI -7.9 to 2.0) and sitting with 3 min bouts light-intensity exercise while standing every 30 min decreased systolic blood pressure by 4.2 mmHg (95% CI -7.2 to -1.3) compared with sitting for 8 h uninterrupted. There was no effect of condition on diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.45) or plasma fibrinogen levels (p = 0.91). Conclusion: Frequent, short bouts of light-intensity physical activity decreases systolic blood pressure in stroke survivors. However, before translation into clinical practice, the optimal duration and timing of physical activity bouts needs to be determined. Clinical trial registration: Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry http://www.anzctr.org.au ANZTR12615001189516.
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English C, Janssen H, Crowfoot G, Callister R, Dunn A, Mackie P, et al., 'Breaking up sitting time after stroke (BUST-stroke)', International Journal of Stroke, 13 921-931 (2018) [C1] Objectives: People with stroke sit for long periods each day, which may compromise blood glucose control and increase risk of recurrent stroke. Studies in other populations have f... [more] Objectives: People with stroke sit for long periods each day, which may compromise blood glucose control and increase risk of recurrent stroke. Studies in other populations have found regular activity breaks have a significant immediate (within-day) positive effect on glucose metabolism. We examined the effects of breaking up uninterrupted sitting with frequent, short bouts of light-intensity physical activity in people with stroke on post-prandial plasma glucose and insulin. Methods: Randomized within-participant crossover trial. We included people between 3 months and 10 years post-stroke, ambulant with minimal assistance and not taking diabetic medication other than metformin. The three experimental conditions (completed in random order) were: sitting for 8 h uninterrupted, sitting with 3 min bouts of light-intensity exercise while standing every 30 min, or sitting with 3 min of walking every 30 min. Meals were standardized and bloods were collected half- to one-hourly via an intravenous cannula. Results: A total of 19 participants (9 female, mean [SD] age 68.2 [10.2]) completed the trial. The majority (n = 12, 63%) had mild stroke symptoms (National Institutes of Stroke Scale score 0¿13). There was no significant effect of experimental condition on glucose (mean [SD] positive incremental area [+iAUC] mmol·L·h-1 under the curve during sitting 42.3 [29.5], standing 47.4 [23.1], walking 44.6 [26.5], p = 0.563) or insulin (mean + iAUC pmol·L·h-1 sitting 14,161 [7,560], standing 14,043 [8,312], walking 14,008 [8,269], p = 0.987). Conclusion: Frequent, short bouts of light-intensity physical activity did not have a significant effect on post-prandial plasma glucose and insulin in this sample of people with stroke. Further studies are needed to identify strategies that improve inactivity-related glucose metabolism after stroke.
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Crowfoot G, van der Riet P, Maguire J, 'Real-life experiences of people with transient ischaemic attack or minor stroke: A qualitative literature review', Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27 1381-1398 (2018) [C1] Aims and objectives: To explore and present findings of qualitative studies exploring real-life experiences of people with transient ischaemic attack or minor stroke. Background: ... [more] Aims and objectives: To explore and present findings of qualitative studies exploring real-life experiences of people with transient ischaemic attack or minor stroke. Background: Transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke significantly increase the risk of stroke. Primarily, literature has examined healthcare pathways, patient outcomes and models of care through quantitative methodologies. Several studies have explored patient experiences using qualitative approaches. However, these findings have not been systematically collated or critically appraised to better understand the experiences of this population. Design: A literature review of the qualitative evidence. Method: A systematic literature search was conducted in CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO between January 2005¿October 2016 to identify qualitative studies that explored real-life experiences of people with transient ischaemic attack or minor stroke. The relevant EQUATOR guidelines were followed. Findings of relevant studies were critically appraised and collated using a thematic approach. Results: The search retrieved 709 articles. Twelve articles were included after critical review. Three themes emerged including recognition, awareness and action; the vulnerable self; and social and personal life change. Participants experienced ongoing vulnerability and change in their personal and social lives. Specifically, people believed that their condition did not reflect their physical appearance and led to their needs being unmet by health professionals. Conclusions: This is the first review of the literature to collate the thoughts, perspectives and experiences of people living with transient ischaemic attack or minor stroke. They reveal a complex, life-altering experience characterised by vulnerability, instability and change. Education that assists clinicians to connect with these experiences may alleviate the patient-reported disconnection with health professionals. Relevance to clinical practice: Physical and psychosocial dysfunctions were consistently reported to be overlooked or undetected by clinicians. Educating clinicians might enable them to better understand patient experiences, improve therapeutic interactions and meet the needs of this population.
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Butler S, Crowfoot G, Quain D, Davey A, Magin P, Maguire J, 'Opening the door to funny turns: A constructivist thematic analysis of patient narratives after TIA', Public Health Research, 7 62-72 (2017) [C1]
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2016 |
Crowfoot GM, van der Riet PJ, Maguire JM, 'Living within stories: Exploring the experiences of people with transient ischemic attack', Nursing and Health Sciences, 18 52-57 (2016) [C1] A transient ischemic attack (TIA) significantly increases a person's risk of ischemic stroke. However, little is known about the experiences of these people or what influence... [more] A transient ischemic attack (TIA) significantly increases a person's risk of ischemic stroke. However, little is known about the experiences of these people or what influences their decision to access care. This article explores the stories of three people who experienced a TIA. All participants were interviewed after receiving a diagnosis of TIA by a specialist neurologist. By utilizing a framework of narrative inquiry, several storylines were revealed across temporal, social, and geographical landscapes. The main storylines include: bodily disruption, time stasis, altered temporal perceptions, the roles of others, and help-seeking behavior. The primary author also reflects upon his own origin and explores how this inquiry has influenced his perceptions, career, and nursing practice. This inquiry may assist healthcare workers to gain insight into the experiences of people with TIA and suggests how involvement of significant others is beneficial when educating people at risk of TIA.
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Conference (22 outputs)
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2023 |
Janssen H, Sammut M, Pickering R, Preece J, Sweetapple A, Garcia-Esperon C, et al., 'Evaluation of the health service delivered secondary prevention program: Supporting Lifestyle and Activity Modification after TIA (SLAM-TIA)', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2023)
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Simpson D, Delbridge A, Crowfoot G, Davey J, Drummond A, Galloway M, et al., '"I'd hit brick wall, after brick wall" - The perspective of stroke survivors in managing post-stroke fatigue (NotFAST2-Aus)', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2022)
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Blackwell S, Crowfoot G, Davey J, Drummond A, English C, Galloway M, et al., 'Post-stroke fatigue: How do we assist stroke survivors to manage fatigue in Australia?', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2022)
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Crowfoot GM, Van Der Riet P, Maguire J, 'From symptom onset to doorway: Capturing the stories of patients with Transient Ischaemic Attack', International Journal of Stroke, Queensland (2013) [E3]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 6 |
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Total funding | $1,051,791 |
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20231 grants / $864,165
National Mental Health Pathways to Practice Program Pilot $864,165
Funding body: Department of Health and Aged Care
Funding body | Department of Health and Aged Care |
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Project Team | Professor Charlotte Rees, Professor Kristen Pammer, Professor Kristen Pammer, Professor Amanda Johnson, Doctor Gary Crowfoot, Doctor Gary Crowfoot, Doctor Shep Chidarikire, Doctor Shep Chidarikire, Associate Professor Samantha Ashby, Associate Professor Samantha Ashby, Doctor Kirsti Haracz, Doctor Kirsti Haracz, Professor Margaret Alston, Professor Margaret Alston, Mr Brad Peschar, Mr Brad Peschar, Mrs Rebecca Bojkowski, Mrs Rebecca Bojkowski, Doctor Sally Hunt, Doctor Sally Hunt, Mrs Sonja Pohlman, Mrs Sonja Pohlman, Doctor Tanya Hanstock, Doctor Tanya Hanstock, Professor Stephen Maloney, Doctor Milena Heinsch, Professor Esther May |
Scheme | National Mental Health Pathways to Practice Program Pilot Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2023 |
Funding Finish | 2025 |
GNo | G2301300 |
Type Of Funding | Scheme excluded from IGS |
Category | EXCL |
UON | Y |
20221 grants / $9,000
Enhancing Quality in Nursing Education$9,000
Funding body: School of Nursing and Midwifery
Funding body | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
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Project Team | Dr Gary Crowfoot, Ms Lee Lethbridge, Dr Julie Reis, Associate Professor Jenny Sim |
Scheme | Near-miss grant scheme |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
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Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20211 grants / $9,993
Exploring communication needs following minor stroke$9,993
Funding body: Speech Pathology Australia
Funding body | Speech Pathology Australia |
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Project Team | Dr Emma Finch Dr Gary Crowfoot, |
Scheme | Queensland Registration Board Legacy Research Grant 2020 |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2021 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
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Type Of Funding | C3200 – Aust Not-for Profit |
Category | 3200 |
UON | N |
20182 grants / $158,737
Service change and Supporting Lifestyle and Activity Modification after TIA (S+SLAM-TIA)$83,909
Funding body: The Nancy and Vic Allen Stroke Prevention Fund
Funding body | The Nancy and Vic Allen Stroke Prevention Fund |
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Project Team | Doctor Heidi Janssen, Conjoint Professor Chris Levi, Ms GILLIAN Mason, Doctor Gary Crowfoot, Professor Coralie English, Professor John Attia |
Scheme | Stroke Prevention Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2020 |
GNo | G1801093 |
Type Of Funding | C3200 – Aust Not-for Profit |
Category | 3200 |
UON | Y |
Breaking up sitting time to reduce hypertension and secondary stroke risk. BUST-BP- Dose$74,828
Funding body: National Heart Foundation of Australia
Funding body | National Heart Foundation of Australia |
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Project Team | Professor Coralie English, Professor David Dunstan, Professor Neil Spratt, Doctor Gary Crowfoot |
Scheme | Vanguard Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | G1700810 |
Type Of Funding | C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other |
Category | 1700 |
UON | Y |
20171 grants / $9,896
Assessment for stroke recovery$9,896
Funding body: NSW Ministry of Health
Funding body | NSW Ministry of Health |
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Project Team | Doctor Lin Kooi Ong, Doctor Gary Crowfoot, Doctor Heidi Janssen, Doctor Dianne Marsden, Doctor Jodie Marquez, Professor Coralie English, Professor Rohan Walker |
Scheme | Medical Research Support Program (MRSP) |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | G1701224 |
Type Of Funding | C2400 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Other |
Category | 2400 |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2024 | PhD | The impact of time management skills on levels of stress in new graduate registered nurses | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2023 | PhD | Empowering Registered Nurses As Educators To Improve The Quality Of Undergraduate Student Learning In Simulated Environments. | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2023 | PhD | Development of a Digital Prototype to Promote Clinical Reflection for New Graduate Nurses. | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2023 | PhD | Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome During Pregnancy: A Qualitative Exploration of Women's Experience | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2021 | PhD | The Influence of Obesity in the Care, Management and Experiences of Women with Endometrial Cancer | PhD (Medicine), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2019 | PhD | Drug Literacy and Motivations of Emerging Adults Participating in Recreational Drug Use. | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2018 | PhD | Key Stakeholder Stories of an Acute Hospital Collaborative Clinical Placement Program for Undergraduate Nursing Students | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2015 | PhD | The Experience of the Young Adolescent Diagnosed with Cancer | PhD (Nursing), 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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2023 | PhD | Disaster Preparedness Among Emergency Medical Services Worker in Saudi Arabia | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2023 | Honours | How do minor stroke survivors define their stroke? | Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2023 | Honours | The effect of hospital volunteering on empathy levels in undergraduate nursing and medicine students | Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2018 | Honours | Comparison of physical activity between stroke survivors living in Australia and India | Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Sitting more than standing after stroke: Perceptions from stroke survivors and their carers | Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Patient readiness for risk-reduction education and lifestyle change following transient ischaemic attack | Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Breaking up sitting time after stroke.: The relationship between activity participation and sedentary behaviour (BUST-Parti)” | Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Gary Crowfoot
Position
Senior Lecturer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Focus area
Nursing
Contact Details
gary.crowfoot@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4042 1619 |
Link |
Office
Room | RW 2.27 |
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Building | Richardson Wing |
Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |