Developing and translating therapeutic practices and technologies
The aim of this stream is to develop, apply and measure effective practices, techniques and technologies that support early intervention, optimise community participation and improve quality of life for people with disability. It includes evaluation and implementation of complex interventions related to biomedical and clinical therapeutic techniques, clinical assessment and screening practices and tools, psychosocial strategies, and family and group based programs.
The leadership team are Kerrin Watter (Clinical Lead) and A/Prof. Carolyn Ehrlich (Research Lead).
Clinical Lead - Kerrin Watter, Speech Pathologist, ABITRS PAH
Research Lead - A/Prof. Carolyn Ehrlich
Associate Professor Carolyn Ehrlich is currently involved in three main areas of research. First, she is involved in research regarding the delivery of person-centred health care to people who are vulnerable or from minority populations. Second, she actively researches in areas that pertain to the integration of care to support person-centred outcomes. Third, she researches in the area of implementation and normalisation of new practices by teams of healthcare professionals. Her research expertise is in the area of qualitative research. Carolyn consistently applies a strong theoretical foundation to her research, and across the three main areas of research, consistently uses Normalisation Process Theory; Burden of Treatment Theory; and Self-Determination Theory. She also applies a number of contemporaneous frameworks in research practice including person-centred care frameworks; and the Rainbow Model of Integrated Care. Carolyn has extensive clinical experience as a registered nurse working primarily in the area of adult general medical care, and has worked in both the acute and community based sectors. Carolyn was awarded her PhD in 2011 and has been working primarily with mental health and rehabilitation service provision since that time. Since completing her PhD, Carolyn has received approximately $1.2 million in research related grants, has 33 publications and has presented her research at a number of national and international conferences.
Featured Projects
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Adapted Physical Activity Program (APAP)
Published 28th June 2017
Understanding family workload and capacity following catastrophic injury
Published 29th June 2017
Featured Publications
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Receptivity: An important factor impacting on supportive care provision
Published 21st August 2013
The effect of childhood sexual abuse on psychosexual functioning during adulthood
Published 26th May 2011
Relational processing following stroke. Brain and cognition
Published 5th June 2013
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Randomized trial of three strategies to promote physical activity in general practice
Published 13th August 2009
The dishes can wait: A young mother's reflection post-PhD
Published 26th May 2012
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The new Millennium Development Goals and Inclusive Development
Published 21st August 2012
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Verbal learning and memory following stroke. Brain injury
Published 15th July 2014
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Published 15th September 2011
Improving policy and practice responses for men sexually abused in childhood
Published 26th May 2012
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The Chemo Club: Insights on facilitating participation in an exercise club for cancer patients
Published 21st August 2012
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Health status after traumatic injury
Published 13th August 2012
Domestic Violence and Child Protection: Partnerships and Collaboration.
Published 20th May 2009
Relational processing following stroke
Published 21st August 2013
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Practice-based chronic condition care coordination: challenges and opportunities
Published 26th May 2011
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Orthopaedic Podiatry Triage: Process outcomes of a skill mix initiative.
Published 21st August 2013
Published 21st August 2013
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Published 21st August 2012
Procedural care for adult bone marrow aspiration: Qualitative findings from Australia
Published 21st August 2013
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Can health partnerships re-orientate health care toward prevention?
Published 26th May 2011
'We don't have anyone with dementia here': A case for better intersectoral collaboration
Published 26th May 2012
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End-of-life care in hematology: Update from Australia
Published 21st August 2013
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Intercultural communication challenges confronting female Sudanese former refugees in Australia
Published 26th May 2010