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Professor Jennifer Fleming
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Jennifer Fleming

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Overview

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
Media expert

Fields of research

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.

Works

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373 works between 1994 and 2025

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2010

Journal Article

Patient centered goal-setting in a subacute rehabilitation setting

Leach, Emma, Cornwell, Petrea, Fleming, Jenny and Haines, Terrence (2010). Patient centered goal-setting in a subacute rehabilitation setting. Disability and Rehabilitation, 32 (2), 159-172. doi: 10.3109/09638280903036605

Patient centered goal-setting in a subacute rehabilitation setting

2010

Journal Article

Comparison of rehabilitation outcomes in day hospital and home settings for people with acquired brain injury - a systematic review

Doig, Emmah, Fleming, Jennifer, Kuipers, Pim and Cornwell, Petrea L. (2010). Comparison of rehabilitation outcomes in day hospital and home settings for people with acquired brain injury - a systematic review. Disability And Rehabilitation, 32 (25), 2061-2077. doi: 10.3109/09638281003797356

Comparison of rehabilitation outcomes in day hospital and home settings for people with acquired brain injury - a systematic review

2010

Conference Publication

Cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis and its relationship to mood disturbance and fatigue: Testing a model to guide rehabilitation

Gill, H. L., Fleming, J., Bennett, S. and Shum, D. (2010). Cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis and its relationship to mood disturbance and fatigue: Testing a model to guide rehabilitation. 2010 World Congress of Neurorehabilitation, Vienna, Austria, 2010. Thousand Oaks, CA United States: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/1545968310365984

Cognitive dysfunction in multiple sclerosis and its relationship to mood disturbance and fatigue: Testing a model to guide rehabilitation

2010

Journal Article

Educational interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults (Protocol)

Bennett, S., Purcell, A., Meredith, P., Beller, E., Haines, T. and Fleming, J. (2010). Educational interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (4), CD008144-1-CD008144-11. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008144

Educational interventions for the management of cancer-related fatigue in adults (Protocol)

2010

Book Chapter

Prospective memory

Shum, David Ho Keung and Fleming, Jennifer (2010). Prospective memory. Encyclopedia of clinical neuropsychology. (pp. 2056-2059) edited by Jeffrey S. Kreutzer, Bruce Caplan and John DeLuca. New York , NY, U.S.A. ; London, U.K.: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-0-387-79948-3_1144

Prospective memory

2009

Journal Article

Supporting the needs of young adults with acquired brain injury during transition from hospital to home: The Queensland service provider perspective

Cornwell, P., Fleming, J., Fisher, A., Kendall, M., Ownsworth, T. and Turner, B. (2009). Supporting the needs of young adults with acquired brain injury during transition from hospital to home: The Queensland service provider perspective. Brain Impairment, 10 (3), 325-340. doi: 10.1375/brim.10.3.325

Supporting the needs of young adults with acquired brain injury during transition from hospital to home: The Queensland service provider perspective

2009

Journal Article

Better than nothing? Restrictions and realities of enhanced primary care for allied health practitioners

Foster, Michele, Cornwell, Petrea, Fleming, Jennifer, Mitchell, Geoffrey, Tweedy, Sean, Hart, Alison and Haines, Terry (2009). Better than nothing? Restrictions and realities of enhanced primary care for allied health practitioners. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 15 (4), 326-334. doi: 10.1071/PY08065

Better than nothing? Restrictions and realities of enhanced primary care for allied health practitioners

2009

Conference Publication

Qualitative exploration of a client-centred, goal-directed approach to community-based occupational therapy for adults with traumatic brain injury

Doig, Emmah, Fleming, Jennifer, Cornwell, Petrea L. and Kuipers, Pim (2009). Qualitative exploration of a client-centred, goal-directed approach to community-based occupational therapy for adults with traumatic brain injury. Bethesda, MD, United States: American Occupational Therapy Association. doi: 10.5014/ajot.63.5.559

Qualitative exploration of a client-centred, goal-directed approach to community-based occupational therapy for adults with traumatic brain injury

2009

Journal Article

Validity of the comprehensive assessment of prospective memory (CAPM) for use with adults with traumatic brain injury

Fleming, J., Kennedy, S., Fisher, R., Gill, H., Gullo, M. and Shum, D. (2009). Validity of the comprehensive assessment of prospective memory (CAPM) for use with adults with traumatic brain injury. Brain Impairment, 10 (1), 34-44. doi: 10.1375/brim.10.1.34

Validity of the comprehensive assessment of prospective memory (CAPM) for use with adults with traumatic brain injury

2009

Journal Article

Inconsistency in classification and reporting of in-hospital falls

Haines, Terry P., Massey, Bernadette, Varghese, Paulose, Fleming, Jennifer and Gray, Leonard (2009). Inconsistency in classification and reporting of in-hospital falls. Journal of American Geriatric Society, 57 (3), 517-523. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2008.02142.x

Inconsistency in classification and reporting of in-hospital falls

2009

Journal Article

Using ICF-Environment factors to enhance the continuum of outpatient ABI rehabilitation: An exploratory study

Kuipers, Pim, Foster, Michele, Smith, Sharon and Fleming, Jennifer (2009). Using ICF-Environment factors to enhance the continuum of outpatient ABI rehabilitation: An exploratory study. Disability & Rehabilitation, 31 (2), 144-151. doi: 10.1080/01674820701817938

Using ICF-Environment factors to enhance the continuum of outpatient ABI rehabilitation: An exploratory study

2009

Book Chapter

Metacognitive occupation-based training in traumatic brain injury

Fleming, J. (2009). Metacognitive occupation-based training in traumatic brain injury. International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions. (pp. 225-231) edited by I. Söderback. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.,. doi: 10.1007/978-0-387-75424-6_20

Metacognitive occupation-based training in traumatic brain injury

2009

Journal Article

Cancer-related fatigue: A review and a conceptual framework to guide therapists' understanding

Purcell, Amanda, Fleming, Jennifer, Haines, Terry and Bennett, Sally (2009). Cancer-related fatigue: A review and a conceptual framework to guide therapists' understanding. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72 (2), 79-86. doi: 10.1177/030802260907200205

Cancer-related fatigue: A review and a conceptual framework to guide therapists' understanding

2009

Conference Publication

Fatigue education and support sessions – are they effective in reducing cancer-related fatigue during radiotherapy?

Purcell A, Fleming J, Haines T, Bennett S and Burmeister B (2009). Fatigue education and support sessions – are they effective in reducing cancer-related fatigue during radiotherapy?. 36th Annual Scientific Meeting, Clinical Oncological Society of Australia, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia, 17–19 November 2009. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-7563.2009.01252.x

Fatigue education and support sessions – are they effective in reducing cancer-related fatigue during radiotherapy?

2009

Conference Publication

Reengagement in meaningful occupations during the transition from hospital to home for people with acquired brain injury and their family caregivers

Turner, B., Ownsworth, T., Cornwell, P. and Fleming, J. (2009). Reengagement in meaningful occupations during the transition from hospital to home for people with acquired brain injury and their family caregivers. United States: American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.. doi: 10.5014/ajot.63.5.609

Reengagement in meaningful occupations during the transition from hospital to home for people with acquired brain injury and their family caregivers

2009

Journal Article

Risk assessment and management for providers of community-based rehabilitation to people with acquired brain injury: Health professionals' perspectives

Mooney, O. C., Doig, E. and Fleming, J. (2009). Risk assessment and management for providers of community-based rehabilitation to people with acquired brain injury: Health professionals' perspectives. Disability and Rehabilitation, 31 (6), 500-507. doi: 10.1080/09638280802092097

Risk assessment and management for providers of community-based rehabilitation to people with acquired brain injury: Health professionals' perspectives

2009

Journal Article

Do clients with acquired brain injury use the splints prescribed by occupational therapists? A descriptive study

Kuipers, K., Rassafiani, M., Ashburner, J., Griffin, J., Worley, L., Moes, L., Fleming, J. and Copley, J. (2009). Do clients with acquired brain injury use the splints prescribed by occupational therapists? A descriptive study. NeuroRehabilitation, 24 (4), 365-375. doi: 10.3233/NRE-2009-0491

Do clients with acquired brain injury use the splints prescribed by occupational therapists? A descriptive study

2009

Book Chapter

Self report

Fleming, Jennifer (2009). Self report. International encyclopedia of rehabilitation. (pp. 1-5) edited by Maurice Blouin, John Stone and Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange. New York, NY, United States: Cirrie.

Self report

2009

Journal Article

Understanding, assessing and treating prospective memory: Some recent advances

Shum, D. and Fleming, J. (2009). Understanding, assessing and treating prospective memory: Some recent advances. Brain Impairment, 10 (1), 1-2. doi: 10.1375/brim.10.1.1

Understanding, assessing and treating prospective memory: Some recent advances

2009

Journal Article

Evaluation of an outpatient, peer group intervention for people with acquired brain injury based on the ICF 'Environment' dimension

Fleming, J., Kuipers, P., Foster, M., Smith, S. and Doig, E. (2009). Evaluation of an outpatient, peer group intervention for people with acquired brain injury based on the ICF 'Environment' dimension. Disability and Rehabilitation, 31 (20), 1666-1675. doi: 10.1080/09638280902738425

Evaluation of an outpatient, peer group intervention for people with acquired brain injury based on the ICF 'Environment' dimension

Funding

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

Supervision

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

Media

Enquiries

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

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