
Dr Samantha Ashby
Senior Lecturer
School of Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy)
- Email:samantha.ashby@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 6341
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Samantha Ashby is a senior lecturer in occupational therapy in the School of Health Sciences. Her areas of research include investigating the strategies for improving the professional resilience in the mental health workforce, occupation-based practice in mental health, and the translation of theoretical knowledge into occupational therapy curricula and practice settings. She also has an interest in the ways in which practice education and other aspects of the curriculum impact on professional identity. She currently a Principle Investigator on a national Department of Health grant which is an Randomised Control Trial to review the use of simulation in occupational therapy curricula.
Her research contributes to the health care industry through increasing understanding of the nexus between theory and practice and how this impacts on occupation-based practice, professional identity, professional resilience and retention in the workforce. This contributes to professionals’ clinical work by raising awareness of the strategies required to combat the impact of dominant discourses in practice for clinicians, managers and educators. Dr Ashby’s research on the inclusion of theoretical knowledge in curricula and its transfer into practice is central in the international debate on current OT practice and is cited by scholars working in this area and is included in 6 recent Research Higher Degree dissertations.
Dr Ashby has a passion for undertaking research which can be translated into making improvements to service-users lives. Throughout her career she has gained extensive experience as an occupational therapist in senior and managerial roles in the health and social care industry across a range of practice areas including mental health, physical rehabilitation and occupational rehabilitation. She has worked as a senior academic at Coventry University and is currently a member of the occupational therapy discipline within the School of Health Sciences at the University of Newcastle. Dr Ashby provides workshops for clinicians for her professional peak body, OT Australia in the areas of Professional Resilience, and the Application of the Model of Human Occupation and Its Assessment Tools in Practice. She is also trainer for the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement, and the Kawa Model. In 2016 utilising Health Education Training Institute training grants Dr Ashby provided 3 days consultancy on the use of Model of Human Occupation and the Kawa Model for the Occupational Therapy services of Justice Health NSW. She also provided 3 days training in the use of the Model of Human Occupation and its assessment tools to a mental health service in NSW.
Since graduating as occupational therapist in 1987, Dr Ashby has continued her education while working as a clinician and educator and she holds a PhD in Occupational Therapy (University of Newcastle) her dissertation was titled “The theoretical knowledge used and valued by occupational therapists in mental health practice: Influences and applications”. In 1998 she completed a Research Masters in Occupational Therapy (University of Sydney) where she investigated the impact of chronic low back pain on occupational engagement and participation in the long-term unemployed population involved in a work-conditioning program. She also has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (Coventry University), a BSc (Hons) in Remedial Health Sciences (Coventry University) and a Diploma in Occupational Therapy (London School of Occupational Therapy – now known as Brunel University).
Dr Ashby's primary research areas focus on ways to improve the translation of research into the health and social care industry:
- to improve professional resilience in the health and social care workforce
- to understand the issues shaping professional identity of health professionals and its impact on inter professional team work and service provision in the mental health workforce
- to explore the factors which shape the translation of different forms of knowledge into practice.
- to further understand the efficacy of occupation-based practices through the utilisation of occupation-focused models such as the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement, Kawa Model, and the Model of Human Occupation.
- to explore the efficacy of creative therapy in mental health practice
- to understand the impact of enriched environments in stroke rehabilitation
Educational research
Within educational research she has received an ALTC grant which reviewed the use of IPAD technology and software to report and provide feedback to students following Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (eOSCES). With the same team she received a Health Education Training Institute grant which investigated the utility of i-Pad technology in providing students with feedback during practice education. In 2011, she represented the University of Newcastle in an ALTC funded project which aimed to engage emerging OT academic leaders in a community of practice designed to build capacity in curriculum development and renewal.
Within occupational therapy her educational research has explored the factors which impact on the development of professional identity. She has published research into the integration of occupation-focused models into curricula in 5 countries, on the impact of practice educators on students' perceptions of the utility of discipline specific theories, and in the use of occupation-based practices.
2015-2017 she has been a principle investigator and the UON coordinator of an Australian RCT funded by Health Workforce Australia to explore the utility of simulation in occupational therapy.
Teaching Expertise
Dr Ashby is committed to high quality education with the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy rated within the top 5% of programs at UoN. She designed and taught the year one foundational courses from 2010 to 2016. These courses OCCT1110 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Theory and OCCT1201 Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice Skills introduce students to the profession of occupational therapy through the use of case based learning and a two week practice education experience. Within the program she has coordinated Motor and Processing Skills, Everyday Living and Psychosocial and Mental Health Occupational Therapy. She currently is course coordinator for Motor and Processing Skills (OCCT2252), Everyday Living (OCCT2151), and Research and Design of an Occupational Therapy Program (OCCT4172). In addition she has taught into interprofessional courses on research methodology and an introduction to statistics for health professionals.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle
- Diploma of College of Occupational Therapists, College of Law
- Master of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), University of Sydney
Keywords
- Healthy lifestyle advice: transfer of theory to practice
- Introduction to occupational therapy theory and skills
- Mental health practice
- Motor and processing abilities
- Professional Resilience
- Program design and evaluation
- Theory to practice
- Use of theoretical knowledge in practice
- • Development and maintenance of professional resilience and identity
- • Practice knowledge in Occupational Therapy and curriculum design
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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110399 | Clinical Sciences not elsewhere classified | 25 |
130299 | Curriculum and Pedagogy not elsewhere classified | 25 |
110321 | Rehabilitation and Therapy (excl. Physiotherapy) | 50 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
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Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Health Sciences Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/07/1997 - 1/09/2003 | Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy | Coventry University School of Health and Social Sciences Australia |
Membership
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/01/2011 - | Membership - Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists | Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Australia |
1/01/2010 - | Membership - Occupational Therapy Australia | Occupational Therapy Australia Australia |
Teaching
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OCCT4172 |
Researching and Developing an Occupational Therapy Intervention University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine This is a year 4 course designed to meet the AQF requirements for our Non-Classified Honours program. It allows a student to research and design an occupation-based intervention using evidence-based research. |
Lecturer in Occupational Therapy | 24/02/2015 - 19/08/2015 |
OCCT1201 |
Introduction to Occupational Therapy Practice Skills ( University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine This course introduces occupational therapy students to the skills needed in practice. It includes a 2 week introductory practice education experience in a health or social care industry placement. |
Course Co-odinator/Lecturer in Occupational Therapy | 27/07/2010 - 19/08/2015 |
OCCT1110 |
Introduction to Occupational Therapy University of Newcastle - Faculty of Health and Medicine This is a year one foundational course designed to provide new students with an understanding of occupational therapy, and the theories which underpin practice. It introduces students to the use of case-based working and to review their own occupational lives. |
Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, School of Health Sciences | 23/02/2010 - 19/08/2015 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (2 outputs)
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2011 |
O'Toole G, Ashby SE, Fussell MC, 'Dementia and occupation analysis', Occupation Analysis in Practice, Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester, West Sussex 163-176 (2011) [B2]
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2011 | Ashby SE, Cordier R, Rodger S, 'Good Practice Guide 6: Managing yourself as a curriculum leader and change agent and managing your team', Good Practice Guides and Causes To Support Curriculum Development and Renewal in Occupational Therapy, Australian Learning and Teaching Council, Strawberry Hills, NSW 25-32 (2011) |
Journal article (27 outputs)
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2018 |
Imms C, Froude E, Chu EMY, Sheppard L, Darzins S, Guinea S, et al., 'Simulated versus traditional occupational therapy placements: A randomised controlled trial.', Aust Occup Ther J, 65 556-564 (2018)
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2018 |
Smith SK, Ashby SE, Thomas L, Williams F, 'Evaluation of a multifactorial approach to reduce the prevalence of pressure injuries in regional Australian acute inpatient care settings', International Wound Journal, 15 95-105 (2018) [C1] © 2017 Medicalhelplines.com Inc and John Wiley & Sons Ltd The aim of the study was to compare the changes in the prevalence of pressure injuries from 2008 to 2014 in relatio... [more] © 2017 Medicalhelplines.com Inc and John Wiley & Sons Ltd The aim of the study was to compare the changes in the prevalence of pressure injuries from 2008 to 2014 in relation to staff behaviour in acute/subacute inpatient care settings. In 2008, the large regional health district Hunter New England Local Health District implemented an initiative called the Crystal Model which resulted in changes in their policy and an e-learning education program for all nursing staff. A retrospective cross sectional study compared data from the 2008, 2010 and 2014 point prevalence surveys of PI in acute services. These were collected as part of an annual pressure injury prevention and management quality audit for adult inpatients. The total number of participants included 1407 participants in 2008, 1331 participants in 2010 and 1199 participants in 2014. From 2008 to 2014 there was a 15.7% decrease in percentage of patients with hospital-acquired pressure injuries and the percentages of each stage of pressure of injury 1¿4 decreased. From 2008 to 2014 the completion and documentation of risk assessment, the documentation of repositioning and the implementation of pressure-relieving equipment increased. A multifactorial model can reduce the prevalence of pressure injuries in acute inpatient settings. The theories of knowledge translation and the modified Theory of Planned Behaviour can be utilised to analyse changes in health professionals habituated pressure injury prevention practice.
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2018 |
Haracz K, Ashby S, 'Social skills training shows comparable effectiveness with other interventions, including medications, for reducing negative symptoms in people with psychotic disorders', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, (2018)
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2018 |
Sawada T, Kitahashi T, Kose A, Ashby S, Karamatsu Y, Ohno K, et al., 'Reliability and validity of the Assessment of Client's Enablement (ACE)', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 81 369-375 (2018) [C1] © 2018, The Author(s) 2018. Introduction: Goal-setting in client-centred occupational therapy is often problematic. The Assessment of Client's Enablement was developed to mea... [more] © 2018, The Author(s) 2018. Introduction: Goal-setting in client-centred occupational therapy is often problematic. The Assessment of Client's Enablement was developed to measure the gap between an occupational therapist's and client's ratings of occupational performance. This study examines the reliability and convergent validity of the assessment. Method: The assessment was used by 22 occupational therapists with 44 clients. Convergent validity was examined between the assessment (client, occupational therapist and gap scores), Canadian Occupational Performance Measure performance and Functional Independence Measure scores. Test¿retest reliability was assessed by intraclass correlation coefficient. Forty-four clients participated in the test¿retest reliability study. Findings: Good-to-moderate correlation was found in the assessment scores (intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.86, 0.95 and 0.78 for client, occupational therapist and gap scores, respectively). The validation study was completed by 34 clients. The correlation between Canadian Occupational Performance Measure and Assessment of Client's Enablement scores was significant (client score, Spearman¿s Rank Order Correlation (rs) = 0.47; occupational therapist score, rs = 0.45). The correlation between Functional Independence Measure and the assessment's occupational therapist scores was significant (rs = 0.43). Conclusion: The study confirms the reliability and convergent validity of the Assessment of Client's Enablement. The assessment requires less time to administer than similar instruments and requires no formal training, making it feasible in rehabilitation settings.
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2017 |
Ashby S, Gray M, Ryan S, James C, 'An exploratory study into the application of psychological theories and therapies in Australian mental health occupational therapy practice: Challenges to occupation-based practice', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 64 24-32 (2017) [C1] © 2016 Occupational Therapy Australia Background: While legitimate practice tools have been the subject of debate within the profession, little attention has been paid to psycholo... [more] © 2016 Occupational Therapy Australia Background: While legitimate practice tools have been the subject of debate within the profession, little attention has been paid to psychological frames of reference (PFsOR). Hence, this article explores the ways psychological theories and therapies shape occupation-based practice in mental health settings. Methodology: Narrative inquiry methods and thematic analysis were used to explore the career stories of nine occupational therapists who had worked in mental health practice for more than five years. Findings: Respondents found it difficult to hold onto their occupational focus in the psychology-dominated world of mental health practice. The main themes to emerge were (i) tension between occupation and psychology; (ii) overwhelming pressures to adopt PFsOR; (iii) resistance to PFsOR; and (iv) using PFsOR to enhance professional repertoires. Findings pointed to the need to ensure PFsOR include occupational considerations for occupation-based practice in mental health. Conclusion: A occupation-based perspective means balancing PFsOR with occupation-based considerations, so service-user issues are holistically addressed. There is a need to critically review occupational therapists' use of PFsOR lest their most visible practical actions appear psychologically based rather than occupation based.
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2016 |
Merchant J, Kitsos G, Ashby S, Kitsos A, Hubbard IJ, 'Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in Acute Stroke: Do Rural Patients Receive Less Therapy?', Stroke Research and Treatment, 2016 1-5 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
Ashby SE, Snodgrass SH, Rivett DA, Russell T, 'Factors shaping e-feedback utilization following electronic Objective Structured Clinical Examinations', Nursing and Health Sciences, 18 362-369 (2016) [C1] © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd The development of student-practitioners' practical clinical skills is essential in health professional education. Objective Str... [more] © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd The development of student-practitioners' practical clinical skills is essential in health professional education. Objective Structured Clinical Examinations are central to the assessment of students performing clinical procedures on simulated patients (actors). While feedback is considered core to learning providing timely, individualised student OSCE feedback is difficult. This study explored the perceptions of students about the multiple factors which shape the utility of e-feedback following an electronic Objective Structured Clinical Examinations, which utilized iPad and specialised software. The e-feedback was trialled in four courses within occupational therapy and physiotherapy pre-professional programs with a cohort of 204 students. Evaluation of student perceptions about feedback was collected using two surveys and eight focus groups. This data showed three factors shaped perceptions of the utility of e- Objective Structured Clinical Examinations feedback: 1) timely accessibility within one day of the assessment, 2) feedback demonstrating examiners' academic literacy and 3) feedback orientated to ways of improving future performance of clinical skills. The study found training in the provision of feedback using IPads and software is needed for examiners to ensure e-feedback meets students' needs for specific, future-oriented e-feedback and institutional requirements for justification of grades.
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2016 |
Ashby SE, Adler J, Herbert L, 'An exploratory international study into occupational therapy students' perceptions of professional identity', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 63 233-243 (2016) [C1] © 2016 Occupational Therapy Australia Background/aim: The successful development and maintenance of professional identity is associated with professional development and retention... [more] © 2016 Occupational Therapy Australia Background/aim: The successful development and maintenance of professional identity is associated with professional development and retention in the health workforce. This paper explores students' perspectives on the ways pre-entry experiences and curricula content shape professional identity. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was sent to students enrolled in the final year of entry-level programmes in five countries. Descriptive statistical analyses of data were completed. Results: The results reflect the perceptions of 319 respondents from five countries. Respondents identified professional education (98%) and professional socialisation during placement (92%) as curricula components with the greatest influence on professional identity formation. Discipline-specific knowledge such as, occupation-focussed models and occupational science were ranked lower than these aspects of practice. The students' length of programme and level of entry-level programme did not impact on these results. Conclusion: When designing curricula educators need to be mindful that students perceive practice education and professional socialisation have the greatest affect on professional identity formation. The findings reinforce the need for curricula to provide students with a range of practice experiences, which allow the observation and application of occupation-based practices. It highlights a need for educators to provide university-based curricula activities, which better prepare students for a potential dissonance between explicit occupation-based curricula and observed practice education experiences. The study indicates the need for further research into the role curricula content, and in particular practice education, plays in the multidimensional formation of professional development within entry-level programmes.
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2016 |
Melman S, Ashby SE, James C, 'Supervision in Practice Education and Transition to Practice: Student and New Graduate Perceptions', INTERNET JOURNAL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRACTICE, 14 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
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 |
Snodgrass SJ, Guest M, Kable AK, James C, Ashby SE, Plotnikoff RC, Collins CE, 'Weight Management Advice for Clients with Overweight or Obesity: Allied Health Professional Survey.', Healthcare (Basel), 4 (2016) [C1]
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2015 | Ashby SE, 'Possibilities for the future: Doing well together as change agents', OT Insight, 36 14 (2015) [C2] | ||||||||||
2015 |
Macdonald-Wicks LK, Gallagher LM, Snodgrass SJ, Guest M, Kable A, James C, et al., 'Difference in perceived knowledge, confidence and attitudes between dietitians and other health professionals in the provision of weight management advice', Nutrition and Dietetics, 72 114-121 (2015) [C1] © 2014 Dietitians Association of Australia. Aim: The aim of this analysis is to establish if dietitians have the knowledge, skills and attitude to provide support to other health ... [more] © 2014 Dietitians Association of Australia. Aim: The aim of this analysis is to establish if dietitians have the knowledge, skills and attitude to provide support to other health professional (HP) groups in the provision of weight management advice to overweight/obese patients. Methods: A secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional survey of HPs was undertaken to perform a gap analysis with regard to practices, knowledge, confidence and attitudes in the provision of weight management advice. Survey responses and additional measures (practice, knowledge, confidence and attitude scores) were compared between dietitians and other HPs. Descriptive statistics were undertaken, and differences between group ¿<sup>2</sup> tests were performed for nominal data and the Wilcoxon rank sum test for ordinal and non-parametric data. Results: About 100% of dietitians had received initial weight management training and 85% had participated in professional development training, compared with 18 and 19% of HPs, respectively, although 70% believed it was within their scope of practice to provide evidence-based advice. Dietitian respondents achieved a higher median score (maximum 10) in the following areas (practice = 6.5, knowledge = 8.0, confidence = 8.3) when compared with HP respondents (practice = 4.2, knowledge = 7.0, confidence = 5.4). The median attitude score for both groups was 6.0. Conclusions: HPs are receptive to providing evidence-based weight loss messages to overweight/obese clients in their current practice. However, weight management training is required to enhance HPs' knowledge and skills in order to increase confidence and improve practice skills. Dietitians can assist HPs to ensure that clear, consistent, evidence-based messages are delivered to overweight clients throughout the health-care system.
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2015 |
Kable A, James C, Snodgrass S, Plotnikoff R, Guest M, Ashby S, et al., 'Nurse provision of healthy lifestyle advice to people who are overweight or obese', Nursing and Health Sciences, 17 451-459 (2015) [C1] © 2015 Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a regional area in Australia to measure nurses' perceptions, practices, and knowledge in regar... [more] © 2015 Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a regional area in Australia to measure nurses' perceptions, practices, and knowledge in regard to providing healthy lifestyle advice to people who are overweight or obese. Responses were compared between geographic regions. Participation was voluntary and anonymous. Of the 79 nurse participants, 68% considered that provision of healthy lifestyle advice was within their scope of practice. Only 28% reported frequently estimating body mass index in the practice setting. Nurses often recommended increasing activity levels (44%), but recommended reducing daily caloric intake less often (25%). Nurses' knowledge about weight management was variable and the proportion of correct answers to knowledge items ranged from 33-99%. Nurses have many opportunities to deliver healthy lifestyle advice in a range of practice settings. The variation in practices and knowledge of nurses indicates a need for improved healthy lifestyle education for undergraduate and practicing nurses.
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2015 |
Ashby S, Gray M, Ryan S, James C, 'Maintaining occupation-based practice in Australian mental health practice: A critical stance', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78 431-439 (2015) [C1]
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2014 |
Snodgrass SJ, Carter AE, Guest M, Collins CE, James C, Kable AK, et al., 'Weight management including dietary and physical activity advice provided by Australian physiotherapists: a pilot cross-sectional survey.', Physiother Theory Pract, 30 409-420 (2014) [C1]
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2014 |
Towns E, Ashby S, 'The influence of practice educators on occupational therapy students' understanding of the practical applications of theoretical knowledge: A phenomenological study into student experiences of practice education', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 61 344-352 (2014) [C1] © 2014 Occupational Therapy Australia. Background/aim: Practice education is a compulsory component of all entry-level programmes in the health professions. It is used as a teachi... [more] © 2014 Occupational Therapy Australia. Background/aim: Practice education is a compulsory component of all entry-level programmes in the health professions. It is used as a teaching strategy to connect theoretical knowledge, such as occupation-focussed models with practice. The study aimed to explore students' perceptions about the influence of practice educators on their understanding of the use of occupation-focussed models in practice. Methods: Using a phenomenological approach, semi-structured interviews gained an understanding of six participants' experiences of their practice education. Interview transcripts were analysed thematically. Findings: Three themes emerged from participants' experiences of practice education. 'Explaining the theory-practice nexus' referred to participants' difficulties in distinguishing between different forms of theoretical knowledge, it described educators struggle to fulfil the dual roles of educator and practitioner' when articulating the theoretical knowledge underpinning practice. This often led participants taking an active role in their own learning. 'Experiencing dissonance between university-based studies and the real-world' described the difference between the importance university studies placed on theory in comparison to practice. 'Creating a positive mindset for the use of theoretical knowledge in practice for future practice' illustrated strategies used by some practice educators to articulate the use of theoretical knowledge. Conclusions: The study highlighted practice educators role in shaping students' perceptions of theoretical knowledge use in professional reasoning. The increased recognition of practice educators on the implicit curricula creates an onus on the university sector to provide discussion and information exchanges to increase educators' opportunities to develop, update and increase their skills in describing and using theoretical knowledge to underpin practice.
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2014 |
Snodgrass SJ, Ashby SE, Rivett DA, Russell T, 'Implementation of an electronic Objective Structured Clinical Exam for assessing practical skills in pre-professional physiotherapy and occupational therapy programs: Examiner and course coordinator perspectives', AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, 30 152-166 (2014) [C1]
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2014 |
Snodgrass SM, Ashby SE, Onyango L, Russell T, Rivett DA, 'Electronic practical skills assessments in the health professions: a review', The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 12 1-10 (2014) [C1]
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2013 |
Ashby SE, Ryan S, Gray M, James C, 'Factors that influence the professional resilience of occupational therapists in mental health practice', AUSTRALIAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY JOURNAL, 60 110-119 (2013) [C1]
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2013 |
Lang J, James C, Ashby S, Plotnifkoff R, Guest M, Kable A, et al., 'The provision of weight management advice: An investigation into occupational therapy practice', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 60 387-394 (2013) [C1] Background/aim: Obesity affects more than half the Australian population and has become epidemic throughout the world. Little is known regarding occupational therapy interventions... [more] Background/aim: Obesity affects more than half the Australian population and has become epidemic throughout the world. Little is known regarding occupational therapy interventions with clients who are overweight or obese. This study aimed to identify occupational therapy practice in relation to the provision of weight management. This was part of a larger study investigating health professional practice. Methods: A cross-sectional study design using a self-administered, purpose-designed survey was employed to identify the current practices of occupational therapists working in a regional area of New South Wales, Australia. Participants were recruited via email or mail as publically available. Results: Fifty-one occupational therapists anonymously completed the survey. Results revealed that 53% (n = 26) of respondents did not consider weight management to be within their scope of practice or their workplace role description. The most common intervention was the provision of physical activity advice (65.2%; n = 30). Dietary advice was provided by 20.8% (n = 10), while 77% (n = 32) referred onto dietitian services. During entry-level occupational therapy education, only 7.8% (n = 4) had received weight management advice education. Completion of postgraduate professional development training in this area was reported by 14% (n = 7) of respondents. Conclusion: This study provides insight into the current practices of Australian occupational therapists in relation to the provision of weight management advice. This research displays a need to acknowledge both a generic and a discipline-specific role for the provision of healthy lifestyle interventions. This may be achieved through better access to education during entry-level programmes and in the workplace. © 2013 Occupational Therapy Australia.
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2012 |
Ashby SE, Fitzgerald M, Raine S, 'The impact of chronic low back pain on leisure participation: Implications for occupational therapy', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75 503-508 (2012) [C1]
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2012 |
Ashby SE, James CL, Plotnikoff RC, Collins CE, Guest M, Kable AK, Snodgrass SJ, 'Survey of Australian practitioners' provision of healthy lifestyle advice to clients who are obese', Nursing & Health Sciences, 14 189-196 (2012) [C1]
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2010 |
Ashby SE, Richards K, James CL, 'The effect of fear of movement on the lives of people with chronic low back pain', International journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 17 232-243 (2010) [C1]
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2010 |
Ashby SE, Chandler B, 'An exploratory study of the occupation-focused models included in occupational therapy professional education programmes', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73 616-624 (2010) [C1]
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Conference (34 outputs)
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2017 |
James C, Haracz K, Conn A, 'Occupational Therapy intervention addressing weight gain and obesity in people with severe mental illness: a scoping review. Oral presentation' (2017)
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2017 |
Ashby SE, 'Occupational Therapy Australia Conference, Perth, WA, Australia', Perth, Western Australia (2017)
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2017 |
Kocass S, Ashby SE, Luker J, Bernhardt J, Jansen H, 'An exploratory study of the barriers and enablers to cognitive, physical and social activity in stroke rehabilitation: Stroke survivors perspectives of their inpatient experience.', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 64(2) p. 23, Perth, Western Australia (2017)
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2015 |
Ashby SE, James C, Gray M, 'Practice implications of using psychological frames of reference in mental health practice', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Melbourne, Vic (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Ashby SE, James C, Gray M, 'The challenge of maintaining occupation-based practice in Australian mental health practice: Resisting dominant discourses', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Melbourne, Vic (2015) [E3]
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2015 |
Lupton B, James C, Ashby SE, Haracz K, 'An investigation into mental health consumers' experience of a community street soccer program: Preliminary findings from a grounded theory study', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Melbourne, Vic (2015) [E3]
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2015 | Adler J, Ashby SE, 'An international study of occupational therapy students¿ professional identity formation', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Melbourne, Vic (2015) [E3] | |||||||
2015 | Herbert L, Ashby SE, 'An exploratory study into the formation of professional identity during an occupational therapy entry-level program', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Melbourne, Vic (2015) [E3] | |||||||
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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2014 |
James CL, Ashby S, Melman S, 'The role of supervision in transitioning into occupational therapy practice', NSW & ACT Conference - Occupational Therapy 2014, Sydney (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Lupton B, James CL, Ashby S, Haracz K, 'An investigation into mental health participants¿ experience of a community street soccer
program: A grounded theory study', NSW & ACT Conference - Occupational Therapy: A life practice, Sydney, Australia (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Williams N, Haracz K, Robson E, Roach I, Edwards E, James CL, Ashby S, 'Mental health service-users¿ perspectives of support in an IPS supported employment program. A qualitative study', NSW & ACT Conference - Occupational Therapy: A life practice, Sydney, Australia (2014) [E3]
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2014 |
Ashby SE, Ryan S, James C, 'Prioritising Professional Resilience In Mental Health Practice - Introducing the PRIOrity Model', 16th International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Abstracts, Yokahama, Japan (2014) [E3]
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2013 |
Lang J, James C, Ashby S, Kable A, Guest M, Snodgrass S, et al., 'An Investigation into Current Occupational Therapy Practice in the Provision of Weight Management Advice', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Adelaide (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
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 |
James C, Ashby S, Ryan S, Agillias K, 'Developing and Maintaining the professional resilience of occupational therapists in mental health practice', Special Issue: Occupational Therapy Australia, Adelaide (2013) [E3]
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2013 |
Ashby S, Snodgrass S, Russell T, Rivett DA, 'Using new technology in education - turning osces into e-osces using ipad and specialised software', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, Special Issue: Occupational Therapy Australia, 25th National Conference and Exhibition (2013) [E3]
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2013 | Williamson A, White JH, Ashby S, Sweetapple A, Hambridge J, Pollack M, 'Carers experiences of transitioning to a caring role and experience of participation in a cognitive behavioural therapy group (CBT): A narrative inquiry', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE (2013) [E3] | |||||||
2012 |
Ashby SE, Gray MM, Ryan SE, 'Professional resilience for occupational therapists in psycho-social practice', Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy Conference, Quebec, Canada (2012) [E3]
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2011 |
Collins CE, Snodgrass SN, Kable AK, James CL, Ashby SE, Plotnikoff RC, 'The Community Healthy Adults Project: A survey of health professionals knowledge and practice in client weight management', 2011 Annual Meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) eProceedings, Melbourne, VIC (2011) [E3]
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2011 | Ashby SE, 'Exploring how occupational therapists use theoretical knowledge in mental health practice', COT Annual Conference. Abstracts, Brighton, England (2011) [E3] | |||||||
2011 | Ashby SE, 'Exploring the theoretical knowledge used in mental health practice', COT Annual Conference. Abstracts, Brighton, England (2011) [E3] | |||||||
2010 | Ashby SE, 'The theoretical knowledge valued and used by experienced occupational therapists working in mental health practice', 15th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Conference, Santiago, Chile (2010) [E3] | |||||||
2010 | Ashby SE, 'Professional journeys in mental health: developing professional resilience', 2010 World Federation of Occupational Therapists 15th Congress: Sharing the World of Occupation from Latin America, Santiago, Chile (2010) [E3] | |||||||
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Report (1 outputs)
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2013 |
Snodgrass S, Russell T, Rivett D, Ashby S, McLachlan L, Studdert CL, 'The eOSCE: advancing technology to improve students' learning and assessment reliability', Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT), 38 (2013) [R1]
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Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 17 |
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Total funding | $452,918 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20173 grants / $84,900
2017 Early Career Researcher (ECR) Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarship$80,000
Funding body: The University of Newcastle
Funding body | The University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Samantha Ashby |
Scheme | Early Career Research HDR Candidate Scholarship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2020 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
What models of care exist for prevention and management of pressure wounds and how might they be best adapted to serve the needs of wounded individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes$3,000
What models of care exist for prevention and management of pressure wounds and how might they be best adapted to serve the needs of wound individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
A scoping review
Funding body: School of Health Science Research and Research Training Committee
Funding body | School of Health Science Research and Research Training Committee |
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Project Team | Dr Anna Rose, Dr Samantha Ashby, Dr Peta Tehan, Ms Fellicity Williams, Ms Jayne Campbell |
Scheme | SHS 2017 Strategic Pilot Scheme |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
2017 Strategic Pilot Grant Scheme$1,900
Improving professional resilience – towards a workforce retention model for the NDI
Funding body: School of Health Science Research and Research Training Committee
Funding body | School of Health Science Research and Research Training Committee |
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Project Team | Samantha Ashby |
Scheme | SHS 2017 Strategic Pilot Scheme |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2017 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20162 grants / $6,000
Theory to Practice Workshops - Justic Health and Forensic Services, NSW$3,600
Funding body: HETI (Health Education and Training Institute)
Funding body | HETI (Health Education and Training Institute) |
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Project Team | Samantha Ashby, Kath Jones |
Scheme | Training Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - State |
Category | 2OPS |
UON | N |
SHS 2016 Strategic Pilot Grant$2,400
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine Pilot Grant University of Newcastle
Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine Pilot Grant University of Newcastle |
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Scheme | UON Faculty of Health and Medicine Pilot Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2016 |
Funding Finish | 2016 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20152 grants / $17,486
Effectiveness and cost effectiveness of embedded simulation in occupational therapy clinical practice education: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial$15,591
Funding body: Health Workforce Australia
Funding body | Health Workforce Australia |
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Project Team | Professor Christine Imms |
Scheme | Simulated Learning Environments |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2017 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | C2120 - Aust Commonwealth - Other |
Category | 2120 |
UON | N |
6th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Rotorua New Zealand, 14-17 September 2015$1,895
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 Samantha Ashby |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2015 |
Funding Finish | 2015 |
GNo | G1500803 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20141 grants / $1,156
Australia and New Zealand Allied Health Practice Education Conference, Southport Australia, 7-10 July 2014$1,156
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 Samantha Ashby |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | G1400602 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20132 grants / $34,467
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, Doctor 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 |
25th Occupational Therapy Australia, Adelaide 24-26 July 2013$1,145
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 Samantha Ashby |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | G1300767 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20113 grants / $243,500
Advancing technology to improve students’ learning and assessment reliability$222,000
This research focused on improving the innovative use of technology to provide feedback to students involved in clinical skills examinations.
I joined this research project and developed the occupational therapy eOSCE IPad intervention. I also contributed to the data analysis. The research findings have been disseminated at the Australian Physiotherapy Symposium, and in four peer-reviewed papers planned. I have presented the findings from this research at the Faculty of Health’s symposium Giving Useful Feedback to Students, University of Newcastle and at the Australian and New Zealand Health Education Conference.
Funding body: Australian Teaching and Learning Council
Funding body | Australian Teaching and Learning Council |
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Project Team | Dr Suzanne Snodgrass, Professor Darren Rivett, Dr Trevor Rivett |
Scheme | ALTC grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
Category | 1CS |
UON | N |
Adult lifestyle incentives for vitality and energy (ALIVE): Supporting health professionals to assist clients with weight management through lifestyle changes$20,000
Funding body: Hunter Medical Research Institute
Funding body | Hunter Medical Research Institute |
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Project Team | Associate Professor Suzanne Snodgrass, Professor Clare Collins, Associate Professor Carole James, Professor Ashley Kable, Doctor Maya Guest, Doctor Samantha Ashby, Professor Ronald Plotnikoff, Doctor Patrick McElduff |
Scheme | Project Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | G1001025 |
Type Of Funding | Contract - Aust Non Government |
Category | 3AFC |
UON | Y |
College of Occupational Therapists 35th Annual Conferences and Exhibition, Brighton, Sussex, UK, 29/6/2011 - 1/7/2011$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 Samantha Ashby |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | G1100357 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20102 grants / $59,384
ERF Teaching Relief - Ashby, Findlay and MacDonald-Wicks.$57,884
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Professor Darren Rivett, Doctor Samantha Ashby, Doctor Naomi Findlay, Doctor Lesley MacDonald-Wicks |
Scheme | Equity Research Fellowship |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2010 |
Funding Finish | 2010 |
GNo | G0900097 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
World Congress of Occupational Therapists, Santiago, Chile, 3 - 5 May 2010$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 Samantha Ashby |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2010 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | G1000095 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20081 grants / $1,025
Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference & Exhibition 2008, Melbourne, 11/9/2008 - 13/9/2008$1,025
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Samantha Ashby |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2008 |
Funding Finish | 2008 |
GNo | G0189321 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
20071 grants / $5,000
New Staff Grant 2007$5,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Doctor Samantha Ashby |
Scheme | New Staff Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2007 |
Funding Finish | 2007 |
GNo | G0187832 |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2018 | PhD | An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Arts in Recovery Program, Consumer and Clinician Perspectives | PhD (Occupational Therapy), Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | PhD | Understanding the Australian-Chinese New Father | PhD (Occupational Therapy), Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2017 | Masters | A Mixed Method Study to Explore the Efficacy and Utilisation of Functional Mobility Equipment and its Impact on Independence for People with Grade II and III Obesity | M Philosophy (Occupat Therapy), Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2014 | PhD | An Investigation into Mental Health Consumers' Experience of Participation in a Community Soccer Program | PhD (Occupational Therapy), Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2016 | Honours |
Using technology to enhance clinical supervision: The Electronically-Facilitated Feedback Initiative (EEFI) Purcell, P. U., Ashby, S. E., Snodgrass, S., Rivett, D., Johnston, C., Nguyen, K., & Russell, T. (2017). Using technology to enhance clinical supervision: The Electronically-Facilitated Feedback Initiative (EEFI). Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 64 91-141 doi:10.1111/1440-1630.12407 |
Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2016 | Honours |
An exploratory study of the barriers and enablers to cognitive, physical and social activity in stroke rehabilitation: Stroke-survivors perspectives of their inpatient experience <p>Kocass, S., Ashby, S. E., Janssen, H., Lucker, J., Bernhardt, J., & Spratt, N. J. (2017). An exploratory study of the barriers and enablers to cognitive, physical and social activity in stroke rehabilitation: Stroke-survivors perspectives of their inpatient experience. Paper presented at the Occupational Therapy Australia Conference, Perth, WA, Australia. </p><p></p><p></p> |
Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2016 | Honours |
An exploratory study of the barriers and enablers to cognitive, physical and social activity in stroke rehabilitation: Staff perspectives of their inpatient rehabilitation. Enderby, H., Ashby, S. E., Janssen, H., Lucker, J., Bernhardt, J., & Spratt, N. J. (2017). An exploratory study of the barriers and enablers to cognitive, physical and social activity in stroke rehabilitation: Staff perspectives of their inpatient rehabilitation. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 64 91-141 doi:10.1111/1440-1630.12407<br /> |
Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2016 | Honours |
Evaluation of a multifactorial approach to reduce the prevalence of pressure injuries in regional Australian acute inpatient care settings. <p>Smith, S. K., Ashby, S. E., Thomas, L. and Williams, F. (2017), Evaluation of a multifactorial approach to reduce the prevalence of pressure injuries in regional Australian acute inpatient care settings. Int Wound J. doi:10.1111/iwj.12840</p><p>impact factor 2.8</p> |
Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2015 | Honours |
Exploring how experiential learning shapes the confidence and intent of student-practitioners to use creative therapies in mental health practice <em> <p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">Booth, A., Ashby, S. E., & Johnson, A. W. (2017). <em>Exploring how experiential learning shapes the confidence and intent of student-practitioners to use creative therapies in mental health practice </em>Paper presented at the Occupational Therapy Australia Conference, Perth. </span></p><p style="text-indent:-36.0pt;"></p></em> |
Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2014 | Honours |
An international study of occupational therapy students’ professional identity formation <p style="margin:0cm -36pt 0.0001pt 0cm;text-indent:-36pt;text-align:center;"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">Ashby</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;"><em>Ashby, </em>S. E. & Adler, J. (2015). <em>An international study of occupational therapy students’ professional identity formation </em>Paper presented at the Occupational Therapy Australia 26t National Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia. </span></p><p style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:-36.0pt;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;text-autospace:none;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;"><span> </span></span></p><p style="margin:0cm -36pt 0.0001pt 0cm;text-indent:-36pt;text-align:left;"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">Ashby</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">, <em></em>. Ashby, SE., Adler, J., & Herbert, L. (2015, April ). <em>Exploring the multiple factors influencing occupational therapy students’ professional identity formation.</em> Paper presented at the Australian and New Zealand Association of Health Professions Educators/Asia Medial Educators Association Conference, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm -36pt 0.0001pt 0cm;text-indent:-36pt;text-align:left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;"></span></p><p style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;text-autospace:none;"><strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">Ashby</span></strong><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">, S. E., Adler, J., & Herbert, L. (2016). An exploratory international study into occupational therapy students' perceptions of professional identity. <em>Australian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63</em>, 233–243. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12271</span></p><p style="text-indent:-36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-AU"><a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12212_1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;"></span></a></span></p><p style="margin:0cm -36pt 0.0001pt 0cm;text-indent:-36pt;text-align:left;"></p><p style="margin:0cm -36pt 0.0001pt 0cm;text-indent:-36pt;text-align:left;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;"></span></p> |
Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Sole Supervisor |
2014 | Honours |
Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in Acute Stroke: Do Rural Patients Receive Less Therapy? <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Cambria',serif;">Merchant, J., Kitsos, G., <strong>Ashby</strong>, S., Kitsos, A., & Hubbard, I. J. (2016). Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in Acute Stroke: Do Rural Patients Receive Less Therapy? <em>Stroke Research and Treatment, 2016</em>, 5. doi:10.1155/2016/1582706</span></p> |
Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2013 | Honours |
Supervision in Practice Education and Transition to Practice: Student and New Graduate Perceptions. <p style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;text-autospace:none;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">Melman S, <strong>Ashby</strong> SE, &amp; C, J. (2016 ). Supervision in Practice Education and Transition to Practice: Student and New Graduate Perceptions. <em>The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 14</em>(3), article 1. <span style="background:yellow;">291 downloads 15/12/2017</span></span></p><p style="text-indent:-36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">Melman, S., James, C. L. &amp; Ashby, S. (2014). <em>The role of supervision in transitioning into occupational therapy practice.</em> NSW &amp; ACT Conference - Occupational</span><em><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;"></span></em><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">Therapy: A life practice. 28 -29 March 2014, Sydney, Australia.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-36.0pt;text-autospace:none;"></p> |
Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2013 | Honours |
Exploring the factors which influence the development of professional identity in undergraduate occupational therapy students. <p style="text-indent:-36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">H</span></p><p style="text-indent:-36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">Herbert, Herbert, L. & <strong>Ashby, S. E.</strong> (2015). An exploratory study into the formation of professional identity during an occupational therapy entry-level program. <em>Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 62</em>, 1440-1630. doi: </span><span lang="EN-AU"><a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12212_1"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12212_1</span></a></span></p><p style="text-indent:-36.0pt;"></p> |
Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Sole Supervisor |
2012 | Honours | carers’ experiences of transition to being a carer and participation in a CBT program Brainstorm run by a multidisciplinary team, aimed at the prevention or treatment of depression in carers and stroke survivors | Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2011 | Honours |
An Investigation into Current Occupational Therapy Practice in the Provision of Weight Management Advice <p style="text-indent:-36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family:'Cambria',serif;">Lang, J., James, C., <strong>Ashby</strong>, S., Plotnifkoff, R., Guest, M., Kable, A., . . . Snodgrass, S. (2013). The provision of weight management advice: An investigation into occupational therapy practice. <em>Australian Occupational Therapy Journal</em>, <span> </span>doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12073.</span></p> |
Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2008 | Honours |
An investigation into the theoretical knowledge valued and used in clinical practice by occupational therapists working in mental health settings in the Hunter New England Health Area <p style="margin-left:0cm;text-indent:0cm;tab-stops:-31.65pt 0cm 1.0cm 70.9pt 106.35pt right 17.0cm left 576.0pt 612.0pt;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;">The aim of the study was to </span><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;">investigate the theoretical knowledge valued and used in clinical practice by occupational therapists working in mental health settings in the Hunter New England Health Area.</span></p> |
Occupational Therapy, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2008 | Honours |
The impact of fear of movement on the lives of individuals with chronic low back pain Ashby, S. E., Richards, K., & James, C. (2010). The effect of fear of movement on the lives of people with chronic low back pain... including commentary by Carleton RN, Poulain C, Meyer K, and Glombiewski JA. International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation, 17(5), 232-243. |
Occupational Therapy, The University of Newcastle, Australia | Sole Supervisor |
2007 | Honours |
An international study into the occupationally-focused models in occupational therapy programs <p>Resultant publication </p><p>Ashby, S. E., & Chandler, B. (2010). An exploratory study of the occupation-focused models included in occupational therapy professional education programmes. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(12), 616-624. doi:10.4276/030802210X12918167234325</p><p></p> |
Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
Dr Samantha Ashby
Position
Senior Lecturer
School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health and Medicine
Focus area
Occupational Therapy
Contact Details
samantha.ashby@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4921 6341 |
Fax | (02) 4921 7053 |
Office
Room | HA54A |
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Building | Hunter Building |
Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |