Professor Jennifer Fleming
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Jennifer Fleming

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Background

Dr Fleming is an occupational therapist and researcher in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. Her PhD completed in 1996 was on the topic of the development of self-awareness following traumatic brain injury. She has continued to pursue collaborative research on role of metacognitive factors in brain injury rehabilitation. Other research interests include prospective memory assessment and rehabilitation, community integration and the transition from hospital to the community, and psychosocial adjustment and outcomes following acquired brain injury, as well as lifetime care and support for people with complex neurological disability. She is Professor of Occupational Therapy at The University of Queensland, and is a Fellow of the Occupational Therapy Australia Research Academy, member of the American Occupational Therapy Research Academy, a Fellow of the Australasian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment, and Co-Editor of Brain Impairment.

Availability

Professor Jennifer Fleming is:
Not available for supervision
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Fields of research

Clinical sciences Health Sciences

Qualifications

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

Research impacts

Dr Fleming is the developer of the Self-Awareness of Deficits Interview which is a widely used assessment in brain injury rehabilitation and research around the world. Her work on the transition from hospital to home after brain injury helped inform the development of the Acquired Brain Injury Transitional Rehabilitation Service established in Queensland in 2016. She was a member of the research team evaluating the impact of this new service which was subsequently permanently funded in 2022.

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373 works between 1994 and 2025
All (373) Journal Article (282) Book Chapter (19) Conference Publication (69) Other Outputs (3)

221 - 240 of 373 works

2013

Journal Article

Identifying implications of thrombolysis for stroke rehabilitation: knowledge gaps in current research

Finch, Emma, Hayward, Kathryn S., Fleming, Jennifer and Copland, David A. (2013). Identifying implications of thrombolysis for stroke rehabilitation: knowledge gaps in current research. Disability and Rehabilitation, 35 (11), 924-930. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2012.726315

Identifying implications of thrombolysis for stroke rehabilitation: knowledge gaps in current research

2013

Conference Publication

The relationship between goal attainment and the development of self-awareness in traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation: descriptive and qualitative case analyses

Doig, Emmah, Fleming, Jennifer, Kuipers, Pim and Cornwell, Petrea (2013). The relationship between goal attainment and the development of self-awareness in traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation: descriptive and qualitative case analyses. 36th Brain Impairment Conference of the Australian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 2-4 May, 2013. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2013.6

The relationship between goal attainment and the development of self-awareness in traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation: descriptive and qualitative case analyses

2013

Journal Article

Video feedback on functional task performance improves self-awareness after traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial

Schmidt, Julia, Fleming, Jennifer, Ownsworth, Tamara and Lannin, Natasha A. (2013). Video feedback on functional task performance improves self-awareness after traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 27 (4), 316-324. doi: 10.1177/1545968312469838

Video feedback on functional task performance improves self-awareness after traumatic brain injury: a randomized controlled trial

2013

Journal Article

Development and preliminary psychometric evaluation of the self-perceptions in rehabilitation questionnaire (SPIRQ) for brain injury rehabilitation

Ownsworth, Tamara, Stewart, Ea, Fleming, Jennifer, Griffin, Janelle, Collier, Ann Maree and Schmidt, Julia (2013). Development and preliminary psychometric evaluation of the self-perceptions in rehabilitation questionnaire (SPIRQ) for brain injury rehabilitation. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67 (3), 336-344. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2013.007625

Development and preliminary psychometric evaluation of the self-perceptions in rehabilitation questionnaire (SPIRQ) for brain injury rehabilitation

2013

Conference Publication

Review of group therapy in inpatient brain injury rehabilitation.

Patterson, Freyr, Fleming, Jennifer and Doig, Emmah (2013). Review of group therapy in inpatient brain injury rehabilitation.. Australasian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment ASSBI 36th Annual Brain Impairment Conference, Hobart, Australia, 2-4 May 2013.

Review of group therapy in inpatient brain injury rehabilitation.

2013

Conference Publication

Evaluating a Student-Led Group Occupational Therapy Program in Inpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Patterson, Freyr, Ninness, Nadine, Griffin, Janelle and Fleming, Jennifer (2013). Evaluating a Student-Led Group Occupational Therapy Program in Inpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation. Australasian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment ASSBI 36th Annual Brain Impairment Conference, Hobart, Australia, 2-4 May 2013.

Evaluating a Student-Led Group Occupational Therapy Program in Inpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation

2013

Conference Publication

Occupational therapy group interventions in inpatient brain injury rehabilitation: a systematic review

Patterson, Freyr, Fleming, Jennifer and Doig, Emmah (2013). Occupational therapy group interventions in inpatient brain injury rehabilitation: a systematic review. Occupational Therapy Australia, 25th National Conference and Exhibition, Adelaide, Australia, 24-26 July 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12060

Occupational therapy group interventions in inpatient brain injury rehabilitation: a systematic review

2013

Journal Article

Individualised resting hand splints for adults with acquired brain injury: A randomized, single blinded, single case design

Copley, Jodie, Kuipers, Kathy, Fleming, Jenny and Rassafiani, Mehdi (2013). Individualised resting hand splints for adults with acquired brain injury: A randomized, single blinded, single case design. Neurorehabilitation, 32 (4), 885-898. doi: 10.3233/NRE-130913

Individualised resting hand splints for adults with acquired brain injury: A randomized, single blinded, single case design

2012

Journal Article

Factors associated with the occurrence of sentinel events during transition from hospital to home for individuals with traumatic brain injury

Nalder, Emily, Fleming, Jennifer, Cornwell, Petrea, Foster, Michele and Haines, Terry (2012). Factors associated with the occurrence of sentinel events during transition from hospital to home for individuals with traumatic brain injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 44 (10), 837-844. doi: 10.2340/16501977-1033

Factors associated with the occurrence of sentinel events during transition from hospital to home for individuals with traumatic brain injury

2012

Journal Article

Care and support needs of patients and carers early post-discharge following treatment for non-malignant brain tumour: establishing a new reality

Cornwell, Petrea, Dicks, Bronwyn, Fleming, Jennifer, Haines, Terry P. and Olson, Sarah (2012). Care and support needs of patients and carers early post-discharge following treatment for non-malignant brain tumour: establishing a new reality. Supportive Care in Cancer, 20 (10), 2595-2610. doi: 10.1007/s00520-012-1383-1

Care and support needs of patients and carers early post-discharge following treatment for non-malignant brain tumour: establishing a new reality

2012

Journal Article

Recording sentinel events in the life course of individuals with acquired brain injury: a preliminary study

Nalder, Emily, Fleming, Jennifer, Cornwell, Petrea, Foster, Michele, Ownsworth, Tamara, Shields, Cassandra and Haines, Terry (2012). Recording sentinel events in the life course of individuals with acquired brain injury: a preliminary study. Brain Injury, 26 (11), 1381-1396. doi: 10.3109/02699052.2012.676225

Recording sentinel events in the life course of individuals with acquired brain injury: a preliminary study

2012

Journal Article

Moving ahead: a new centre of research excellence in brain recovery, focusing on psychosocial reintegration following traumatic brain injury

McDonald, Skye, Anderson, Vicki, Ponsford, Jennie, Tate, Robyn, Togher, Leanne, Morgan, Angela, Fleming, Jennifer, Ownsworth, Tamara, Douglas, Jacinta and Murdoch, Bruce (2012). Moving ahead: a new centre of research excellence in brain recovery, focusing on psychosocial reintegration following traumatic brain injury. Brain Impairment, 13 (2), 256-270. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2012.21

Moving ahead: a new centre of research excellence in brain recovery, focusing on psychosocial reintegration following traumatic brain injury

2012

Journal Article

Linked lives: the experiences of family caregivers during the transition from hospital to home following traumatic brain injury

Nalder, Emily, Fleming, Jennifer, Cornwell, Petrea and Foster, Michele (2012). Linked lives: the experiences of family caregivers during the transition from hospital to home following traumatic brain injury. Brain Impairment, 13 (1), 108-122. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2012.4

Linked lives: the experiences of family caregivers during the transition from hospital to home following traumatic brain injury

2012

Journal Article

The politics of entitlement and personalisation: Perspectives on a proposed National Disability Long-Term Care and Support Scheme in Australia

Foster, Michele, Henman, Paul, Fleming, Jennifer, Tilse, Cheryl and Harrington, Rosamund (2012). The politics of entitlement and personalisation: Perspectives on a proposed National Disability Long-Term Care and Support Scheme in Australia. Social Policy and Society, 11 (3), 331-342. doi: 10.1017/S147474641200005X

The politics of entitlement and personalisation: Perspectives on a proposed National Disability Long-Term Care and Support Scheme in Australia

2012

Journal Article

Transition to community living after acquired brain injury

Gustafsson, Louise and Fleming, Jennifer (2012). Transition to community living after acquired brain injury. Brain Impairment, 13 (1), 1-3. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2012.15

Transition to community living after acquired brain injury

2012

Journal Article

Clinical utility of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

Gustafsson, Louise, Mitchell, Genna, Fleming, Jenny and Price, Glenda (2012). Clinical utility of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75 (7), 337-342. doi: 10.4276/030802212X13418284515910

Clinical utility of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

2012

Journal Article

A mixed methods study of the experience of transition to the community of working-aged people with non-traumatic brain injury

Hall, Alexandra, Grohn, Brooke, Nalder, Emily, Worrall, Linda and Fleming, Jennifer (2012). A mixed methods study of the experience of transition to the community of working-aged people with non-traumatic brain injury. Brain Impairment, 13 (1), 85-98. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2012.7

A mixed methods study of the experience of transition to the community of working-aged people with non-traumatic brain injury

2012

Journal Article

Evaluation of flexible route bus transport for older people

Broome, Kieran, Worrall, Linda, Fleming, Jennifer and Boldy, Duncan (2012). Evaluation of flexible route bus transport for older people. Transport Policy, 21, 85-91. doi: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2012.02.005

Evaluation of flexible route bus transport for older people

2012

Other Outputs

ARC Linkage Lifetime Care Research Report: A study of financing and management of lifetime care and support for adults with acquired disability and high care needs in Queensland

Foster, M., Henman, P., Fleming, J., Tilse, C., Allen, S. and Harrington, R. (2012). ARC Linkage Lifetime Care Research Report: A study of financing and management of lifetime care and support for adults with acquired disability and high care needs in Queensland. UQ Social Policy Unit Research Paper No. 3 St Lucia QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland, School of Social Work and Human Services Social Policy Unit.

ARC Linkage Lifetime Care Research Report: A study of financing and management of lifetime care and support for adults with acquired disability and high care needs in Queensland

2012

Journal Article

Feedback interventions for improving self-awareness after brain injury: A protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial

Schmidt, Julia, Fleming, Jennifer, Ownsworth, Tamara, Lannin, Natasha and Khan, Asad (2012). Feedback interventions for improving self-awareness after brain injury: A protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 59 (2), 138-146. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2012.00998.x

Feedback interventions for improving self-awareness after brain injury: A protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Outcomes of specialist disability housing for people with disability (ARC Linkage Project administered by La Trobe University)
    La Trobe University
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    National Injury Insurance Agency, Queensland
    National Injury Insurance Agency, Queensland
    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
  • 2023 - 2027
    Implementation and scale-up of a consumer co-designed physical activity promotion program for people with moderate-to-profound disabilities
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Effective Treatments and Therapies
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    AUS-mTBI: designing and implementing the health informatics approaches to enhance treatment and care for people with mild TBI (MRFF Traumatic Brain Injury Mission administered by Curtin University)
    Curtin University
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 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
  • 2016 - 2017
    Cured or condemned? Mapping mild stoke outcomes and untreated deficits
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund - FirstLink
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2019
    Efficacy of prospective memory rehabilitation plus metacognitive skills training for adults with traumatic brain injury: a randomised controlled trial
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    The transition from hospital to home: a longitudinal study of Indigenous traumatic brain injury (TBI) (NHMRC Project Grant administered by James Cook University)
    James Cook University
    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
  • 2013 - 2016
    Do people with severe traumatic brain injury benefit from making errors? A clinical trial of the efficacy of error-based learning and errorless learning training (NHMRC Project Grant Griffith Uni)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Using people with aphasia to train health professionals in effective communication strategies over the internet: A phase II pre-post intervention study
    National Stroke Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2017
    CRE in Traumatic Brain Injury Psychosocial rehabilitation: Breaking down barriers for social reintegration (NHMRC CRE administered by UNSW)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Improving communication between health practitioners, students and patients with aphasia
    Queensland Government
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2017
    Princess Alexandra Hospital research salary support
    Princess Alexandra Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    RCT of feedback on occupational performance to improve self-awareness in clients with brain injury
    Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Financing and management of lifetime care for adults with acquired disabilities and high care needs
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Determinants of successful community transition for individuals with acquired brain injury and their families
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2007
    Investigation of outcome, care arrangements and service use for young people with severe brain injury in residential aged care.
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    An investigation of the service and support needs of individuals with acquired brain injury and their families and carers during and after transition from hospital to community
    Disability Services Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    A RCT of two metacognitive contextual interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury in the Community
    Centre of Nat. Res. on Disability & Rehab Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    Community Based Rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury: a comparison of home and hospital based outpatient intervention
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Tactile processing ability in children with cerebral palsy
    Brain Research Fund
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Rehabilitation of prospective memory problems in individuals with traumatic brain injury
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    The use of occupational therapy activity programs to facilitate the development of self-awareness in adults with acquired brain injury
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Rationing rehabilitation: traumatic brain injury and the factors influencing post-acute care in Queensland
    GF Finch Bequest
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Occupational therapy driver assessment training and rehabilitation research
    Motor Accident Insurance Commission
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    An investigation of prospective memory function in adults with traumatic brain injury
    Centre of Nat. Res. on Disability & Rehab Medicine
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Identifying factors for successful integration of persons with disabilities post motor vehicle accidents (MVA) using technology in the workplace
    Centre of Nat. Res. on Disability & Rehab Medicine
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Jennifer Fleming is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Functional assessment of functional management following acquired brain injury.

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Occupational Therapy Practice in Intensive Care Units

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Merrill Turpin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The conservative management of stiffness and contractures in post-traumatic elbows

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Role of Occupational Therapy and Early Cognitive Therapy in Patients in Intensive Care Units

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Merrill Turpin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The impact of Concussion on Occupational Performance in adults.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hannah Gullo, Professor Michael O'Sullivan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Assessment, recovery, and rehabilitation of adults in posttraumatic amnesia: A prospective observational study with an embedded feasibility randomised controlled trial in a Spanish neurorehabilitation hospital.

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Rehabilitation for impaired awareness following acquired brain injury

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Falls following spinal cord injury: an exploration of the trends, perceptions and future directions for management.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Jacki Liddle

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Falls following spinal cord injury: An exploration of the trends, perceptions and future directions for management.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Jacki Liddle

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Traumatic Brain Injury and Return to Productive Activities: Barriers, Facilitators and Opportunities

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Jacki Liddle, Dr Hannah Gullo

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Decision-making aids for upper limb interventions in neurological rehabilitation

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jodie Copley

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Decision-making aids for upper limb interventions in neurological rehabilitation

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jodie Copley

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Rehabilitation intensity for patients with upper limb impairment - what is the impact on occupational performance.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hannah Gullo

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Brain injury
  • Cognitive rehabilitation
  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation - brain injury

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