Dr Emmah Doig
Dr

Emmah Doig

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Background

Emmah is an experienced occupational therapist and researcher in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. Emmah's PhD, completed in 2010, compared the effectiveness of an outpatient brain injury rehabilitation program in home and hospital settings.

Research Interests

Emmah has conducted collaborative research in the field of neurorehabilitation, partnering with consumers and clinicians to develop and trial rehabilitation approaches to enhance person-centred care, goal setting and cognitive rehabilitation. Other research interest areas include metacognitive and occupation-based treatment approaches, the use of technology in rehabilitation, outcome measurement, and community-based rehabilitation.

Research Expertise

Emmah has conducted research using quantitative and qualitative methodologies including randomised controlled trials and single case experimental design. Emmah has an interest in knowledge translation, has conducted implementation research using a range of implementation frameworks, and codesigned with end-users including consumers and clinicians.

Availability

Dr Emmah Doig is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Aged health care Allied health and rehabilitation science Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Cognition Cognitive and computational psychology Health Sciences Health and community services Health services and systems Implementation science and evaluation Memory and attention Neurosciences Occupational therapy People with disability Psychology Rehabilitation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research impacts

Emmah developed the Client-centredness of Goal Setting Scale (C-COGS), designed to facilitate and evaluate person-centred goal setting practice, and is used widely around the world. Emmah's research comparing the outcomes and experiences of home and hospital clinic based rehabilitation after brain injury helped inform the Acquired Brain Injury Transitional Research Service established in 2016 in Queensland. Emmah is co-founder of BRAINSPAN, a multidisciplinary network of over 800 clinicians and researchers in the field of brain injury across Australia to share knowledge and skills and encourage the translation of research findings into clinical practice. Emmah co-developed the Knowledge Translation and Impact Planner (the KTIPs), to help researchers plan strategies for knowledge synthesis, dissemination of research findings, engagement with end-users in research, implementation planning and impact planning.

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103 works between 2000 and 2026
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2026

Journal Article

Preliminary psychometric evaluation of the Japanese version of the client-centredness of goal setting scale in subacute rehabilitation

Kai, Shinsuke, Tomori, Kounosuke, Kaneda, Akari, Okita, Yuho, Takahashi, Kayoko, Doig, Emmah and Fleming, Jennifer (2026). Preliminary psychometric evaluation of the Japanese version of the client-centredness of goal setting scale in subacute rehabilitation. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2725140

Preliminary psychometric evaluation of the Japanese version of the client-centredness of goal setting scale in subacute rehabilitation

2026

Journal Article

Improving the accessibility of consumer orientation: Co‐designing infection control training for consumers partnering with health services

Soeters, Clare, Doig, Emmah, Olufson, Hannah, Baxter, Kimberley A., King, Ruth, Sarri, Olivia, Sherring, Joanne and Anemaat, Lisa (2026). Improving the accessibility of consumer orientation: Co‐designing infection control training for consumers partnering with health services. Health Expectations, 29 (4) e70792, 1-12. doi: 10.1111/hex.70792

Improving the accessibility of consumer orientation: Co‐designing infection control training for consumers partnering with health services

2026

Journal Article

CAN KNOWLEDGE AND MOTIVATION FOR LYMPHEDEMA SELF-MANAGEMENT BE IMPROVED WITH THE USE OF ICG LYMPHOGRAPHY? A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL REPEATED MEASURES STUDY

Trevethan, M., Doig, E., Patterson, F. and Pigott, A. (2026). CAN KNOWLEDGE AND MOTIVATION FOR LYMPHEDEMA SELF-MANAGEMENT BE IMPROVED WITH THE USE OF ICG LYMPHOGRAPHY? A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL REPEATED MEASURES STUDY. Lymphology, 59 (2) 11205, 98-112. doi: 10.2458/lymph.11205

CAN KNOWLEDGE AND MOTIVATION FOR LYMPHEDEMA SELF-MANAGEMENT BE IMPROVED WITH THE USE OF ICG LYMPHOGRAPHY? A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL REPEATED MEASURES STUDY

2026

Journal Article

Evaluation of a capacity-building program to enhance evidence-based practice of cognitive rehabilitation providers: a pilot study

Fleming, Jennifer, Prescott, Sarah, Doig, Emmah, Copley, Anna, Hamilton, Caitlin, Finch, Emma and Henry, Julie D. (2026). Evaluation of a capacity-building program to enhance evidence-based practice of cognitive rehabilitation providers: a pilot study. JBI Evidence Implementation, 24 (2), 350-359. doi: 10.1097/xeb.0000000000000501

Evaluation of a capacity-building program to enhance evidence-based practice of cognitive rehabilitation providers: a pilot study

2026

Journal Article

Towards meaningful consumer and community involvement in health research: a qualitative study of consumer and researcher experiences

Baxter, Kimberley A., Muller, Jennifer, Copland, David A., Foster, Nadine E., Doig, Emmah, Schults, Jessica A., Charles, Karina R., Young, Adrienne, Manzanero, Silvia, Smyth, Tanya and Anemaat, Lisa (2026). Towards meaningful consumer and community involvement in health research: a qualitative study of consumer and researcher experiences. Health Expectations, 29 (2) e70620, 1-11. doi: 10.1111/hex.70620

Towards meaningful consumer and community involvement in health research: a qualitative study of consumer and researcher experiences

2026

Journal Article

Optimising communication function in primary brain tumour: a randomised controlled trial of CanCommunicate

Finch, Emma, Kelly, Erin, Butler, Philippa, Ownsworth, Tamara, Pinkham, Mark B., Fleming, Jennifer, Doig, Emmah, Turkington, Leisa, Burns, Clare, Farrell, Anna, Pierce, John E., Wenke, Rachel, Kuwornu, John Paul, Copland, David, McPhail, Steven and Brownsett, Sonia (2026). Optimising communication function in primary brain tumour: a randomised controlled trial of CanCommunicate. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-19. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2644114

Optimising communication function in primary brain tumour: a randomised controlled trial of CanCommunicate

2026

Journal Article

Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) in Parkinson’s: Randomized Trial Findings

Davies, Sarah, Doig, Emmah, Gullo, Matthew and Gullo, Hannah (2026). Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) in Parkinson’s: Randomized Trial Findings. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 93 (1), 34-48. doi: 10.1177/00084174251327307

Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) in Parkinson’s: Randomized Trial Findings

2026

Journal Article

Experiences of current practice, priorities and strategies for enabling meaningful consumer and community involvement collaborations in health and medical research in Queensland, Australia

Anemaat, Lisa, Baxter, Kimberley A., Doig, Emmah, Muller, Jennifer, Foster, Nadine E., Schults, Jessica, Charles, Karina R., Young, Adrienne, Manzanero, Silvia, Smyth, Tanya, O’Sullivan, Michael, Robinson, Gail, Latimore, Rachel, Tam, Diana and Copland, David A. (2026). Experiences of current practice, priorities and strategies for enabling meaningful consumer and community involvement collaborations in health and medical research in Queensland, Australia. Research Involvement and Engagement, 12 (1) 13, 13. doi: 10.1186/s40900-026-00847-y

Experiences of current practice, priorities and strategies for enabling meaningful consumer and community involvement collaborations in health and medical research in Queensland, Australia

2026

Journal Article

Codesigned framework for maximising the therapeutic value of rehabilitation mealtimes

Pashley, Alice, Young, Adrienne M., Doig, Emmah, Fay, Meredith, Levine, Rachel, Moore, Janette, Trevor, Dale and Wright, Olivia R.L. (2026). Codesigned framework for maximising the therapeutic value of rehabilitation mealtimes. Disability and Rehabilitation, 48 (11), 3544-3561. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2025.2593759

Codesigned framework for maximising the therapeutic value of rehabilitation mealtimes

2026

Journal Article

Patient and clinician perspectives of the use of driving simulators for rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury

Blumenfeld, Magnus Bye, Simmich, Joshua, Doig, Emmah Joan, Russell, Trevor and Ross, Megan H. (2026). Patient and clinician perspectives of the use of driving simulators for rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 36 (2), 256-277. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2025.2503338

Patient and clinician perspectives of the use of driving simulators for rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury

2026

Journal Article

In-depth exploration of ‘therapeutic mealtime experiences’ in inpatient rehabilitation: mixed-methods multiple case studies

Pashley, Alice, Young, Adrienne, Doig, Emmah, Moore, Janette and Wright, Olivia (2026). In-depth exploration of ‘therapeutic mealtime experiences’ in inpatient rehabilitation: mixed-methods multiple case studies. Disability and Rehabilitation, 48 (2), 424-438. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2025.2512055

In-depth exploration of ‘therapeutic mealtime experiences’ in inpatient rehabilitation: mixed-methods multiple case studies

2025

Journal Article

Experiences of a novel, role-based approach to goal setting in inpatient brain injury rehabilitation: eight event-focused case studies

Doig, Emmah, Patterson, Freyr, Halog, Germille Benz, Sharma, Akanksha, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service group, Anemaat, Lisa and Turner, Ben (2025). Experiences of a novel, role-based approach to goal setting in inpatient brain injury rehabilitation: eight event-focused case studies. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 32 (11) 0123, 1-20. doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2024.0123

Experiences of a novel, role-based approach to goal setting in inpatient brain injury rehabilitation: eight event-focused case studies

2025

Journal Article

Flexible, adaptable, and supportive systems: qualitative description of factors underpinning an ideal mealtime delivery in rehabilitation care settings

Pashley, Alice, Young, Adrienne, Doig, Emmah, Moore, Janette and Wright, Olivia R. L. (2025). Flexible, adaptable, and supportive systems: qualitative description of factors underpinning an ideal mealtime delivery in rehabilitation care settings. Disability and Rehabilitation, 47 (22), 5859-5870. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2025.2471573

Flexible, adaptable, and supportive systems: qualitative description of factors underpinning an ideal mealtime delivery in rehabilitation care settings

2025

Journal Article

Improving the use of sensory approaches in an acute inpatient mental health unit using a co‐designed multifaceted implementation strategy

Wright, Lisa, Meredith, Pamela, Bennett, Sally and Doig, Emmah (2025). Improving the use of sensory approaches in an acute inpatient mental health unit using a co‐designed multifaceted implementation strategy. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 34 (1) e13438, 1-13. doi: 10.1111/inm.13438

Improving the use of sensory approaches in an acute inpatient mental health unit using a co‐designed multifaceted implementation strategy

2025

Journal Article

Indocyanine green lymphography in conservative lymphedema management: an exploration of the impact on lymphedema therapy plans

Trevethan, Megan, Doig, Emmah, Patterson, Freyr and Pigott, Amanda (2025). Indocyanine green lymphography in conservative lymphedema management: an exploration of the impact on lymphedema therapy plans. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 41 (1) 151792, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2024.151792

Indocyanine green lymphography in conservative lymphedema management: an exploration of the impact on lymphedema therapy plans

2025

Journal Article

Exploring the goals and outcomes of adults with severe acquired brain injury participating in an extended inpatient brain injury rehabilitation unit in Australia

Doig, Emmah, Teo, Amos, Pick, Valerie, Libera, Marilia, New, Alison, Turner, Ben, Suleman, Sameera, Foster, Michele and Hoyle, Melanie (2025). Exploring the goals and outcomes of adults with severe acquired brain injury participating in an extended inpatient brain injury rehabilitation unit in Australia. Disability and Rehabilitation, 47 (6), 1476-1484. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2375058

Exploring the goals and outcomes of adults with severe acquired brain injury participating in an extended inpatient brain injury rehabilitation unit in Australia

2024

Conference Publication

Application of a new indocyanine green lymphography (ICG-L) informed clinical decision support tool to individualise conservative lymphoedema management: ICG-TRANSLATE

Trevethan, Megan, Doig, Emmah, Patterson, Freyr and Pigott, Amanda (2024). Application of a new indocyanine green lymphography (ICG-L) informed clinical decision support tool to individualise conservative lymphoedema management: ICG-TRANSLATE. COSA's 51st Annual Scientific Meeting: Bridging gaps, building progress, breaking down disparities, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 13-15 November 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.14117

Application of a new indocyanine green lymphography (ICG-L) informed clinical decision support tool to individualise conservative lymphoedema management: ICG-TRANSLATE

2024

Conference Publication

A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of the action falls rehabilitation programme to reduce falls in stroke survivors (FISS-UK)

Logan, P., Booth, V., Allen, F., Darby, J., Rick, C., Gordon, A., Hepburn, T., Leighton, P., Mcmanus, R., Connell, L., Doig, E., Foster, N., Lannin, N., Cox, E., James, M., Higton, F. and Gee, R. (2024). A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of the action falls rehabilitation programme to reduce falls in stroke survivors (FISS-UK). 16th World Stroke Congress, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 23-26 October 2024. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/17474930241274956

A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of the action falls rehabilitation programme to reduce falls in stroke survivors (FISS-UK)

2024

Journal Article

I didn't know I had executive dysfunction, now I can do something about it: perspectives about CO-OP from people with Parkinson's disease

Davies, Sarah, Anemaat, Lisa, Gullo, Hannah and Doig, Emmah (2024). I didn't know I had executive dysfunction, now I can do something about it: perspectives about CO-OP from people with Parkinson's disease. Disability and Rehabilitation, 47 (9), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2391113

I didn't know I had executive dysfunction, now I can do something about it: perspectives about CO-OP from people with Parkinson's disease

2024

Journal Article

Developing the Knowledge Translation and Impact Planner (KTIPs): a resource to enhance research translation and impact in health and rehabilitation

Doig, Emmah, Auld, Megan and Bennett, Sally (2024). Developing the Knowledge Translation and Impact Planner (KTIPs): a resource to enhance research translation and impact in health and rehabilitation. JBI Evidence Implementation, 23 (2) 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000453, 246-252. doi: 10.1097/xeb.0000000000000453

Developing the Knowledge Translation and Impact Planner (KTIPs): a resource to enhance research translation and impact in health and rehabilitation

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2026
    Piloting a tailored program for managing alcohol use in acquired brain injury (SERTA Grant led by MSHHS)
    Metro South Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2028
    Capacity Building for Cognitive Rehabilitation Providers in Queensland (CogCap)
    National Injury Insurance Agency, Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2027
    Beyond Words: Silent Films for supporting multicultural consent and decision making in medical settings
    Multicultural Health Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2028
    The clinical and cost effectiveness of the Action Falls rehabilitation programme compared to usual care alone to reduce falls in stroke survivors (The FISS-AUSTRALIA trial)
    NHMRC-National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaborative Research Grants
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2028
    A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of the Action Falls rehabilitation programme compared to usual.. (NIHR Grant administered by University of Nottingham)
    University of Nottingham
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Co-creating virtual environments with consumers to enhance self-awareness and preparedness for home after brain injury
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Consumer Led Research
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Codesign of an interdisciplinary intervention to support text-messaging for adults with post-stroke aphasia: The SMS study
    National Stroke Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2024
    Planting the CEDE: Co-designing and co-developing knowledge translation strategies to implement current expert-based rec
    UQ Knowledge Exchange & Translation Fund
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Co-design of an occupation-based virtual reality intervention for people with cognitive impairment after brain injury
    UQ Knowledge Exchange & Translation Fund
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Capacity Building for Providers of Cognitive Rehabilitation
    The National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Joint Research Fellowship in Occupational Therapy - Dr Emmah Doig
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Evaluation of an environment-focussed, goal-directed, occupation-based (EGO) intervention incorporating metacognitiive treatment strategies for people with self-awareness deficits (EGO-AWARE) after..
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    A phase II trial of a novel intervention for social language use impairments following traumatic brain injury
    PA Research Foundation
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Emmah Doig is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Return to work for stroke survivors with aphasia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor David Copland, Dr Lisa Anemaat

  • Master Philosophy

    Evaluation of a novel Multidisciplinary hospital Avoidance and Post-acute Service (MAPS) program providing nursing and allied health team care in the community: a qualitative study of clinician and patient perspectives

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hannah Mayr

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functional assessment of functional management following acquired brain injury.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jennifer Fleming

Completed supervision

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