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:
- 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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2021
Journal Article
The impact of using implementation intentions as task instructions on prospective memory performance after stroke
Hogan, Christy, Fleming, Jennifer, Cornwell, Petrea and Shum, David H. K. (2021). The impact of using implementation intentions as task instructions on prospective memory performance after stroke. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 33 (2), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2021.1997766
2021
Journal Article
Assessment of prospective memory after stroke utilizing virtual reality
Hogan, Christy, Cornwell, Petrea, Fleming, Jennifer, Man, David W. K. and Shum, David H. K. (2021). Assessment of prospective memory after stroke utilizing virtual reality. Virtual Reality, 27 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s10055-021-00576-5
2021
Journal Article
Cross-cultural adaptation, translation, and validation of a Spanish version of the Westmead Post-traumatic Amnesia Scale for use following a traumatic brain injury
Walsh, Hayley S., Fleming, Jennifer and Murillo, Narda (2021). Cross-cultural adaptation, translation, and validation of a Spanish version of the Westmead Post-traumatic Amnesia Scale for use following a traumatic brain injury. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 32 (10), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2021.1959351
2021
Journal Article
The impact of obstacles to health and rehabilitation services on functioning and disability: a prospective survey on the 12-months after discharge from specialist rehabilitation for acquired brain injury
Legg, Melissa, Foster, Michele, Jones, Rachel, Kendall, Melissa, Fleming, Jennifer, Nielsen, Mandy, Kendall, Elizabeth, Borg, David and Geraghty, Timothy (2021). The impact of obstacles to health and rehabilitation services on functioning and disability: a prospective survey on the 12-months after discharge from specialist rehabilitation for acquired brain injury. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (20), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1952321
2021
Conference Publication
Experiences of Australian university students in their school-based mental health support programs
Wunsch, H., McAuliffe, Tomomi and Fleming, Jennifer (2021). Experiences of Australian university students in their school-based mental health support programs. Occupational Therapy Australia, 29th National Conference and Exhibition, Virtual Conference and Engagement Hubs, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 23-25 June 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Decision-making aids for upper limb interventions in neurological rehabilitation: a scoping review
Tan, Amelia, Copley, Jodie and Fleming, Jennifer (2021). Decision-making aids for upper limb interventions in neurological rehabilitation: a scoping review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (18), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1924881
2021
Journal Article
A descriptive video analysis of interactions during inpatient brain injury rehabilitation groups
Patterson, Freyr, Doig, Emmah, Marshall, Kathryn and Fleming, Jennifer (2021). A descriptive video analysis of interactions during inpatient brain injury rehabilitation groups. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 85 (2), 030802262110087-152. doi: 10.1177/03080226211008723
2021
Journal Article
Conceptualization of self-awareness in adults with acquired brain injury: A qualitative systematic review
Sansonetti, Danielle, Fleming, Jennifer, Patterson, Freyr and Lannin, Natasha A. (2021). Conceptualization of self-awareness in adults with acquired brain injury: A qualitative systematic review. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 32 (8), 1-48. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2021.1924794
2021
Journal Article
Student-resourced service delivery of occupational therapy rehabilitation groups: patient, clinician and student perspectives about the ingredients for success
Patterson, Freyr, Doig, Emmah, Fleming, Jenny, Strong, Jenny, Birch, Stephen, Whitehead, Mary, Laracy, Sue, Fitzgerald, Cate, Tornatore, Giovanna, McKenzie, Amy, Searles, Jacqueline and Pigott, Amanda (2021). Student-resourced service delivery of occupational therapy rehabilitation groups: patient, clinician and student perspectives about the ingredients for success. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (18), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1922517
2021
Journal Article
Measuring domain-specific deficits in self-awareness in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury: Component analysis of the Paediatric Awareness Questionnaire
Lloyd, Owen, Ownsworth, Tamara, Zimmer-Gembeck, Melanie J., Fleming, Jennifer and Shum, David H. K. (2021). Measuring domain-specific deficits in self-awareness in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury: Component analysis of the Paediatric Awareness Questionnaire. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 32 (8), 1-21. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2021.1926290
2021
Journal Article
Falls occurring after a spinal cord injury: a scoping review
Marshall, Kathryn, Gustafsson, Louise, McKittrick, Andrea and Fleming, Jennifer (2021). Falls occurring after a spinal cord injury: a scoping review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75 (3) 7503205010. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2021.043695
2021
Journal Article
Self-reported strategy generation and implementation in the multiple errands test: a qualitative description
Scarff, Shannon, Fleming, Jennifer, Nalder, Emily J., Neale, Emma and Gullo, Hannah L. (2021). Self-reported strategy generation and implementation in the multiple errands test: a qualitative description. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 32 (7), 1-20. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2021.1899943
2021
Journal Article
Impaired self-awareness after pediatric traumatic brain injury: protective factor or liability?
Lloyd, Owen, Ownsworth, Tamara, Fleming, Jennifer, Jackson, Megan and Zimmer-Gembeck, Melanie (2021). Impaired self-awareness after pediatric traumatic brain injury: protective factor or liability?. Journal of Neurotrauma, 38 (5), 616-627. doi: 10.1089/neu.2020.7191
2021
Journal Article
Development of the Student Practice Evaluation Form—Revised (Second Edition) (SPEF‐R2): The first action research cycle
Caine, Anne‐Maree, Copley, Jodie, Turpin, Merrill, Fleming, Jennifer and Herd, Chris (2021). Development of the Student Practice Evaluation Form—Revised (Second Edition) (SPEF‐R2): The first action research cycle. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 68 (1) 1440-1630.12702, 21-31. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12702
2021
Journal Article
Mobilizing orthoses in the management of post-traumatic elbow contractures: a survey of Australian hand therapy practice
Sim, Germaine, Fleming, Jennifer and Glasgow, Celeste (2021). Mobilizing orthoses in the management of post-traumatic elbow contractures: a survey of Australian hand therapy practice. Journal of Hand Therapy, 34 (1), 90-99. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2019.12.014
2021
Conference Publication
Applying a decision-making aid for upper limb neurorehabilitation in practice: a cross-cultural clinical utility study
Tan, Amelia, Copley, Jodie and Fleming, Jennifer (2021). Applying a decision-making aid for upper limb neurorehabilitation in practice: a cross-cultural clinical utility study. Schell-TWU International Professional Reasoning Colloquium, Virtual, 8-9 October 2021. LONDON: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD.
2020
Journal Article
Impostor Syndrome and Compassion Fatigue among postgraduate allied health students: a pilot study
Schmulian, Dunay, Redgen, Wendy and Fleming, Jenny (2020). Impostor Syndrome and Compassion Fatigue among postgraduate allied health students: a pilot study. Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-Professional Journal, 21 (3), 1-14. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v21i3.388
2020
Journal Article
Does metacognitive strategy instruction improve impaired self-awareness in adults with cognitive-communication disorders following an acquired brain injury?
Copley, Anna, Smith, Chloe, Finch, Emma, Fleming, Jennifer and Cornwell, Petrea (2020). Does metacognitive strategy instruction improve impaired self-awareness in adults with cognitive-communication disorders following an acquired brain injury?. Speech, Language and Hearing, 25 (2), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/2050571x.2020.1816403
2020
Journal Article
Evaluating the effectiveness of on-road driving remediation following acquired brain injury: a wait-list feasibility study with follow-up
Bassingthwaighte, Louise, Griffin, Janelle, Fleming, Jennifer and Gustafsson, Louise (2020). Evaluating the effectiveness of on-road driving remediation following acquired brain injury: a wait-list feasibility study with follow-up. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 68 (2) 1440-1630.12694, 124-134. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12694
2020
Journal Article
The effect of access to a designated interdisciplinary post-acute rehabilitation service on participant outcomes after brain injury
Borg, David N., Nielsen, Mandy, Kennedy, Areti, Drovandi, Christopher, Beadle, Elizabeth, Bohan, Jaycie K., Watter, Kerrin, Foster, Michele M. and Fleming, Jennifer (2020). The effect of access to a designated interdisciplinary post-acute rehabilitation service on participant outcomes after brain injury. Brain Injury, 34 (10), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/02699052.2020.1802660
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The conservative management of stiffness and contractures in post-traumatic elbows
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
The Role of Occupational Therapy and Early Cognitive Therapy in Patients in Intensive Care Units
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Merrill Turpin
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Doctor Philosophy
The impact of occupational performance on recovery and burden of post concussion syndrome(PCCS) after mild traumatic brain injury
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Michael O'Sullivan
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Rehabilitation for impaired awareness following acquired brain injury
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Freyr Patterson
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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, Dr Freyr Patterson
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Decision-making aids for upper limb interventions in neurological rehabilitation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jodie Copley
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Doctor Philosophy
Rehabilitation intensity for patients with upper limb impairment - what is the impact on occupational performance.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hannah Gullo
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Doctor Philosophy
Functional assessment of functional management following acquired brain injury.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Freyr Patterson
Completed supervision
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2023
Master Philosophy
Ecological assessment of cognition by the occupational therapist: The Multiple Errands Test in the Australian context
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Hannah Gullo
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2023
Master Philosophy
Occupational therapy assessment of cognitive function in acute care patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jodie Copley
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Group therapy interventions in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation: processes, perceptions and effectiveness
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Emmah Doig
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Client-centred goal setting in the rehabilitation of community dwelling clients with acquired brain injury
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Emmah Doig
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Pathways and Choices Related to Housing and Support for Younger People with High Care Needs.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sean Tweedy
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Improving Self-Awareness in People with Brain Injury using Video Feedback
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Cognitive dysfunction, mood disturbance and fatigue in multiple sclerosis: Testing a model to guide rehabilitation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sally Bennett
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Sentinel events associated with the transition from hospital to home: Experiences of individuals with traumatic brain injury and their family caregivers.
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Dynamic Splinting the Stiff Hand: Improving Evidence to Optimize Clinical Outcomes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Leigh Tooth
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
From hospital to home: transition experiences and outcomes following acquired brain injury
Principal Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Cancer-related fatigue and its management in adults undergoing radiotherapy treatment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sally Bennett
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Goal-directed, environment-focused, outpatient rehabilitation for people with severe traumatic brain injury: process, effectiveness and influence of context.
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
THE BEHAVIOURAL RESPONSES OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY TO TACTILE STIMULI
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jodie Copley
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Family members' needs and experiences related to driving disruption following acquired brain injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jacki Liddle
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Young people with an acquired brain injury: Development of a pilot program to support their transition to adulthood.
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Motor Accident Insurance Scheme Design and Pathways after Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Age-Friendly Buses: Development, Evaluation and Occupational Therapy Theory
Associate Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
ESTABLISHING THE PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ADULT PERCEPTUAL SCREENING TEST (OT- APST).
Associate Advisor
Media
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- Brain injury
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Occupational therapy
- Rehabilitation - brain injury
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