Dr Jenny Mackney
Honorary Lecturer
School of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy)
- Email:jennifer.mackney@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 8797 7572
Career Summary
Biography
Jenny is a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Perioperative medicine) and a Respiratory Scientist at John Hunter Hospital (JHH). Jenny is part of the core clinical team that has advocated for and developed the laboratory-based cardiopulmonary exercise testing service that forms the basis for risk stratification and optimisation for people preparing for major, high risk surgery at JHH. She is also the lead for prehabilitation services in HNELHD.
Jenny has been involved with The University of Newcastle's Bachelor of Physiotherapy program since it's inception in the role of student educator, conjoint lecturer, lecturer and most recently honorary lecturer.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Curtin University
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), University of Sydney
- Master of Clinical Education, University of New South Wales
Keywords
- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
- Critical care
- Exercise physiology
- Prehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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420106 | Physiotherapy | 20 |
420702 | Exercise physiology | 40 |
420109 | Rehabilitation | 40 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Casual Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (6 outputs)
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2022 |
Mackney J, Harrold M, Jenkins S, Fehlberg R, Thomas L, Havill K, et al., 'Survivors of Acute Lung Injury Have Greater Impairments in Strength and Exercise Capacity Than Survivors of Other Critical Illnesses as Measured Shortly After ICU Discharge', Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, 37 202-210 (2022) [C1] Purpose: To compare the physical function on ICU discharge in adults who survived an ICU admission for acute lung injury (ALI) with those admitted for a critical illness other tha... [more] Purpose: To compare the physical function on ICU discharge in adults who survived an ICU admission for acute lung injury (ALI) with those admitted for a critical illness other than ALI. Materials and Methods: Two groups were recruited, (i) those who survived an ICU admission for ALI and, (ii) those who survived an ICU admission for a critical illness other than ALI. Within 7 days of discharge from ICU, in all participants, measures were collected of peripheral muscle strength, balance, walking speed and functional exercise capacity. Results: Recruitment was challenging and ceased prior to achieving the desired sample size. Participants with ALI (n = 22) and critical illness (n = 33) were of similar median age (50 vs. 57 yr, p = 0.09), sex proportion (males %, 45 vs. 58, p = 0.59) and median APACHE II score (21.5 vs. 23.0, p = 0.74). Compared with the participants with critical illness, those with ALI had lower hand grip (mean ± SD, 18 ± 9 vs. 13 ± 8 kg, p = 0.018) and shoulder flexion strength (10 ± 4 vs. 7 ± 3 kg, p = 0.047), slower 10-meter walk speed (median [IQR], 1.03 [0.78 to 1.14] vs. 0.78 [0.67 to 0.94] m/s, p = 0.039) and shorter 6-minute walk distance (265 [71 to 328] vs. 165 [53 to 220] m, p = 0.037). The Berg balance scores were similar in both groups. Conclusions: Compared with survivors of a critical illness that is not ALI, those with ALI are likely to have greater physical impairment when measured shortly after discharge to the ward.
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2019 |
Mackney J, Harrold M, Jenkins S, Havill K, Hill K, 'Abnormal Exercise Responses in Survivors of Acute Lung Injury During Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY', Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 39 E16-E22 (2019) [C1] Purpose: This study compared exercise responses in individuals who had recently survived an admission to the intensive care unit for acute lung injury (ALI) with healthy controls.... [more] Purpose: This study compared exercise responses in individuals who had recently survived an admission to the intensive care unit for acute lung injury (ALI) with healthy controls. Methods: Ten patients with ALI were recruited at 2 Australian hospitals. Six weeks after hospital discharge, participants completed lung function measures and a laboratory-based cardiopulmonary exercise test. Identical measures were collected in 21 healthy participants of similar age and gender distribution. Results: Compared with the healthy participants, the ALI participants were similar in age (51 ± 14 vs 50 ± 16 yr), with a lower peak oxygen uptake (o2) (median [interquartile range], 31.80 [26.60-41.73] vs 17.80 [14.85-20.85] mL/kg/min; P <.01) and higher ventilatory equivalent for carbon dioxide (e/co2) at anaerobic threshold (mean ± SD, 25.7 ± 2.5 vs 35.2 ± 4.1; P <.01). Analysis of individual ALI participant responses showed that 8 participants had a decreased peak o2 and anaerobic threshold. All ALI participants were limited by leg fatigue. Abnormalities of pulmonary gas exchange were present in 7 participants. Evidence of cardiac ischemia was present in 2 participants. Conclusions: Compared with healthy controls, ALI participants had reduced exercise capacity, mainly due to profound deconditioning. Exercise training to optimize aerobic capacity would appear to be a rehabilitation priority in this population.
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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] 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 trai... [more] 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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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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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 |
Ng LWC, Mackney JH, Jenkins S, Hill K, 'Does exercise training change physical activity in people with COPD? A systematic review and meta-analysis', Chronic Respiratory Disease, 9 17-26 (2012) [C1]
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Conference (21 outputs)
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2018 | Mackney JH, Jenkins S, Havill K, Harrold M, Hill K, 'Mechanisms of limitation to exercise in survivors of acute lung injury as identified by a laboratory based exercise test', Mechanisms of limitation to exercise in survivors of acute lung injury as identified by a laboratory based exercise test, Sydney (2018) | |||||||
2017 | Mackney JH, Jenkins S, Havill K, Harrold M, Jacques A, Hill K, 'In survivors of critical illness the 6MWD provides information on ward length of stay and discharge destination', In survivors of critical illness the 6MWD provides information on ward length of stay and discharge destination, Sydney (2017) | |||||||
2017 | McLennan B, Mackney JH, 'Relationship between measures obtained during and ICET and the 6MWD in survivors of acute lung injury', Relatiionship between measures obtained during and ICET and the 6MWD in survivors of acute lung injury, Sydney, Australia (2017) | |||||||
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 |
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 |
Mackney JH, Jenkins S, Robins D, Havill K, Harrold M, Hill K, 'Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in survivors of ARDS', European Respiratory Journal 46: Suppl 59, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Mackney JH, Jenkins S, Robins D, Havill K, Harrold M, Hill K, 'Comparison of peak exercise responses between survivors of adult respiratory distress syndrome with age and sex matched healthy adults', European Respriatory Journal, 46: Suppl 59, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2015) [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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2013 | Mackney JH, Jenkins S, Fehlberg R, Thomas L, Havill K, Hill K, 'The six-minute walk distance: a useful metric for inpatient rehabilitation.', Proceedings of the Australia Physiotherapy Association Conference 2013, Melbourne, Australia (2013) [E3] | |||||||
2013 | Mackney JH, Jenkins S, Fehlberg R, Thomas L, Havill K, Hill K, 'The distribution of muscle weakness in patients recently discharged from intensive care', Proceedings of the Australia Physiotherapy Association Conference 2013, Melbourne, Melbourne (2013) [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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2011 | Ng C, Mackney JH, Jenkins S, Hill K, 'Does exercise with or without counselling change physical activity in people with COPD?: A systematic review', Respirology, Perth, WA (2011) [E3] | |||||||
2009 |
Johnston CL, Mackney JH, 'The use of standardised patients in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy education', ANZAME09 Handbook, Launceston, NSW (2009) [E3]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 13 |
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Total funding | $205,696 |
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20212 grants / $71,874
The ‘heart rate’ for the lungs: evaluating respiratory-specific parameters to optimise exercise prescription for people with chronic lung disease$46,924
Funding body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
Funding body | Hunter Medical Research Institute |
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Project Team | Doctor Hayley Lewthwaite, Doctor Emily Cox, Doctor Jenny Mackney, Professor Vanessa McDonald, Doctor Sarah Valkenborghs |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2021 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | G2100891 |
Type Of Funding | C3300 – Aust Philanthropy |
Category | 3300 |
UON | Y |
Reducing post-operative pulmonary complications in people undergoing high-risk abdominal surgery$24,950
Funding body: Hunter New England Health LHD, NSW Health
Funding body | Hunter New England Health LHD, NSW Health |
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Project Team | Dr Jennifer Mackney, Dr Ryan Gallagher, Mr Peter Brown, Dr Pragya Ajitsaria, Dr Marisol Perez-Cedeiro, Ms Monique Magnusson |
Scheme | Improvement Grant Scheme |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2021 |
Funding Finish | 2022 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - State |
Category | 2OPS |
UON | N |
20162 grants / $50,500
Prehabilitation for major upper gastrointestinal surgery for cancer$50,000
Funding body: Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA)
Funding body | Hunter Cancer Research Alliance (HCRA) |
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Project Team | David Burnett, Vanessa Willis, Sabry Eissa, Jon Gani, Jenny Mackney, John Brannan |
Scheme | HCRA Implementation Flagship program |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2018 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Local |
Category | 2OPL |
UON | N |
Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, Perth Australia 2-6 April 2016$500
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine
Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine |
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Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20151 grants / $1,500
European Respiratory Society International Congress Amsterdam Netherlands 26-30 Sept 2015$1,500
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 Jenny Mackney |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1500834 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20133 grants / $25,383
ERF Teaching Relief - Mackney$16,725
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Jenny Mackney, Professor Darren Rivett |
Scheme | Equity Research Fellowship |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1201006 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Acute Lung Injury (ALI): Evaluating and improving functional outcomes in survivors$7,212
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Jenny Mackney |
Scheme | Equity Research Fellowship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1200952 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Australian Physiotherapy Conference, Melbourne Australia, 16-20 October 2013$1,446
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 Jenny Mackney |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1301086 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20121 grants / $33,076
Body plethysmograph respiratory function system$33,076
Funding body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
Funding body | NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council) |
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Project Team | Conjoint Professor Peter Gibson, Conjoint Professor Peter Wark, Professor Lisa Wood, Professor Jodie Simpson, Doctor Katie Baines, Associate Professor Vanessa Murphy, Doctor Jeffrey Pretto, Emeritus Professor Michael Hensley, Doctor Jenny Mackney |
Scheme | Equipment Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1100973 |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
Category | 2OPC |
UON | Y |
20113 grants / $20,863
Improving outcomes in survivors of acute lung injury - a randomised controlled trial$9,720
Funding body: Physiotherapy Research Foundation
Funding body | Physiotherapy Research Foundation |
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Project Team | Doctor Jenny Mackney |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1100659 |
Type Of Funding | Grant - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFG |
UON | Y |
Magnitude and factors contributing to functional impairment among Acute Lung Injury survivors following discharge from an acute care facility$9,643
Funding body: Intensive Care Foundation
Funding body | Intensive Care Foundation |
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Project Team | Doctor Jenny Mackney |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | G1000641 |
Type Of Funding | C3200 – Aust Not-for Profit |
Category | 3200 |
UON | Y |
World Confederation of Physical Therapy, Amsterdam, Holland, 20 - 23 June 2011$1,500
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 Jenny Mackney |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1100178 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20101 grants / $2,500
Post sternotomy - incidence and contributing factors of sternocostal joint pain$2,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Jenny Mackney |
Scheme | New Staff (Equipment) Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2010 |
Funding Finish | 2010 |
GNo | G0190281 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2021 | Honours | The use of the Caretaker Medical remote monitoring system during exercise: an observational pilot study | Physiotherapy, The University of Newcastle - The School of Health Sciences | Principal Supervisor |
2019 | Honours | Care planning in long-term ventilated patients within ICU - a retrospective analysis | Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Exercise capacity, as measured by the 6MWT, and limitation to participation in survivors of critical illness | Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | Honours | Exercise capacity, as measured by the 6MWT, and hospital readmission in survivors of critical illness | Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2016 | Honours | Is pre-admission BMI associated with physical function in survivors of critical illness one week after discharge from intensive care? | Physiotherapy, UON | Sole Supervisor |
2016 | Honours | Six-minute walk work as a functional assessment in acute lung injury survivors | Physiotherapy, The University of Newcastle | Sole Supervisor |
2014 | Honours | Use of portable dynamometry for muscle strength assessment in critical illness survivors: determining reliability and time to peak force generation | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2014 | Honours | Experiences of fatigue following critical illness - A mixed methods study | Physiotherapy, UON | Principal Supervisor |
2013 | Honours | Discordance between distance ambulated as part of usual care and functional exercise capacity in survivors of critical illness upon intensive care discharge: an observational study | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2012 | Honours | Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) tubing: physiological responses in a COPD population | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2012 | Honours | Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) tubing: physiological responses in a healthy elderly population | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2010 | Honours | Management of sternal precautions following median sternotomy by physical therapists in Australia: A web-based survey | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
2010 | Honours | The provision and practice of physiotherapy in Australian public hospital level 3 intensive care units | Physiotherapy, UON | Co-Supervisor |
Dr Jenny Mackney
Positions
Honorary Lecturer
School of Health Sciences
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Casual Lecturer
School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Focus area
Physiotherapy
Contact Details
jennifer.mackney@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 8797 7572 |
Office
Room | ICT309 |
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Building | ICT Building |
Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |