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
Media expert

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)

81 - 100 of 373 works

2019

Journal Article

A Qualitative Study on the Transition Support Needs of Indigenous Australians following Traumatic Brain Injury

Fitts, Michelle S., Bird, Katrina, Gilroy, John, Fleming, Jennifer, Clough, Alan R., Esterman, Adrian, Maruff, Paul, Fatima, Yaqoot and Bohanna, India (2019). A Qualitative Study on the Transition Support Needs of Indigenous Australians following Traumatic Brain Injury. Brain Impairment, 20 (2) PII S144396461900024X, 137-159. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2019.24

A Qualitative Study on the Transition Support Needs of Indigenous Australians following Traumatic Brain Injury

2019

Journal Article

Telepractice communication partner training for health professionals: A randomised trial

Cameron, Ashley, McPhail, Steven, Hudson, Kyla, Fleming, Jennifer, Lethlean, Jennifer and Finch, Emma (2019). Telepractice communication partner training for health professionals: A randomised trial. Journal of Communication Disorders, 81 105914, 105914. doi: 10.1016/j.jcomdis.2019.105914

Telepractice communication partner training for health professionals: A randomised trial

2019

Journal Article

Brain Impairment in Indigenous Populations

Bohanna, India, Cullen, Jennifer and Fleming, Jennifer (2019). Brain Impairment in Indigenous Populations. Brain Impairment, 20 (2), 105-106. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2019.22

Brain Impairment in Indigenous Populations

2019

Journal Article

Indigenous traumatic brain injury research: responding to recruitment challenges in the hospital environment

Fitts, Michelle S., Condon, Taeha, Gilroy, John, Bird, Katrina, Bleakley, Erica, Matheson, Lauren, Fleming, Jennifer, Clough, Alan R., Esterman, Adrian, Maruff, Paul and Bohanna, India (2019). Indigenous traumatic brain injury research: responding to recruitment challenges in the hospital environment. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 19 (1) 172, 172. doi: 10.1186/s12874-019-0813-x

Indigenous traumatic brain injury research: responding to recruitment challenges in the hospital environment

2019

Conference Publication

Smartwatch training improves cognitive function and confidence in technology use for people with multiple sclerosis

Gullo, Hannah, Fleming, Jennifer, Hatton, Anna, Tweedy, Sean and Pakenham, Kenneth (2019). Smartwatch training improves cognitive function and confidence in technology use for people with multiple sclerosis. Occupational Therapy Australia's 28th National Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 10-12 July 2019. Richmond, VIC, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.

Smartwatch training improves cognitive function and confidence in technology use for people with multiple sclerosis

2019

Journal Article

Effect of self-awareness on goal engagement and outcomes after acquired brain injury

Prescott, Sarah, Fleming, Jennifer and Doig, Emmah (2019). Effect of self-awareness on goal engagement and outcomes after acquired brain injury. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 82 (12), 030802261985143-731. doi: 10.1177/0308022619851434

Effect of self-awareness on goal engagement and outcomes after acquired brain injury

2019

Journal Article

Cognitive and physical fatigue are associated with distinct problems in daily functioning, role fulfilment, and quality of life in multiple sclerosis

Gullo, Hannah L., Fleming, Jennifer, Bennett, Sally and Shum, David H. K. (2019). Cognitive and physical fatigue are associated with distinct problems in daily functioning, role fulfilment, and quality of life in multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 31, 118-123. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2019.03.024

Cognitive and physical fatigue are associated with distinct problems in daily functioning, role fulfilment, and quality of life in multiple sclerosis

2019

Conference Publication

IMPACT - Intervention for Metacognition and Social Participation: An Acquired Cognitive-communication Disorder Treatment. Treatment Development and Preliminary Findings

Copley, Anna, Finch, Emma, Fleming, Jenny and Cornwell, Petrea (2019). IMPACT - Intervention for Metacognition and Social Participation: An Acquired Cognitive-communication Disorder Treatment. Treatment Development and Preliminary Findings. ABINGDON: TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD.

IMPACT - Intervention for Metacognition and Social Participation: An Acquired Cognitive-communication Disorder Treatment. Treatment Development and Preliminary Findings

2019

Journal Article

Concordance between the Awareness Questionnaire and Self-Awareness of Deficits Interview for identifying impaired self-awareness in individuals with traumatic brain injury in the community

Ownsworth, Tamara, Fleming, Jennifer, Doig, Emmah, Shum, David H. K. and Swan, Sarah (2019). Concordance between the Awareness Questionnaire and Self-Awareness of Deficits Interview for identifying impaired self-awareness in individuals with traumatic brain injury in the community. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 51 (5), 376-379. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2537

Concordance between the Awareness Questionnaire and Self-Awareness of Deficits Interview for identifying impaired self-awareness in individuals with traumatic brain injury in the community

2019

Journal Article

Can goal attainment scaling (GAS) accurately identify changes in social communication impairments following TBI?

Finch, Emma, Copley, Anna, McLisky, Michelle, Cornwell, Petrea L., Fleming, Jennifer M. and Doig, Emmah (2019). Can goal attainment scaling (GAS) accurately identify changes in social communication impairments following TBI?. Speech, Language and Hearing, 22 (3), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/2050571x.2019.1611220

Can goal attainment scaling (GAS) accurately identify changes in social communication impairments following TBI?

2019

Journal Article

Refining a clinical practice framework to engage clients with brain injury in goal setting

Prescott, Sarah, Fleming, Jennifer and Doig, Emmah (2019). Refining a clinical practice framework to engage clients with brain injury in goal setting. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 66 (3), 313-325. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12556

Refining a clinical practice framework to engage clients with brain injury in goal setting

2019

Journal Article

The nature of occupational gaps and relationship with mood, psychosocial functioning and self-discrepancy after severe traumatic brain injury

Beadle, Elizabeth Jane, Ownsworth, Tamara, Fleming, Jennifer and Shum, David H. K. (2019). The nature of occupational gaps and relationship with mood, psychosocial functioning and self-discrepancy after severe traumatic brain injury. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (10), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1527954

The nature of occupational gaps and relationship with mood, psychosocial functioning and self-discrepancy after severe traumatic brain injury

2019

Conference Publication

Comparison of goal engagement and outcomes for individuals with changes in self-awareness after acquired brain injury

Prescott, Sarah, Fleming, Jenny and Doig, Emmah (2019). Comparison of goal engagement and outcomes for individuals with changes in self-awareness after acquired brain injury. 28th National OT Australia Conference, Sydney, Australia, 10-12 July 2019. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell.

Comparison of goal engagement and outcomes for individuals with changes in self-awareness after acquired brain injury

2019

Journal Article

Measuring access to primary healthcare services after stroke: a spatial analytic approach

Finch, Emma, Liu, Yan, Foster, Michele, Cruwys, Tegan, Fleming, Jennifer, Worrall, Linda, Williams, Ian, Shah, Darshan, Aitken, Philip and Corcoran, Jonathan (2019). Measuring access to primary healthcare services after stroke: a spatial analytic approach. Brain Impairment, 20 (3), 1-11. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2019.11

Measuring access to primary healthcare services after stroke: a spatial analytic approach

2019

Journal Article

The potential of a narrative and creative arts approach to enhance transition outcomes for Indigenous Australians following traumatic brain injury

Bohanna, India, Fitts, Michelle, Bird, Katrina, Fleming, Jennifer, Gilroy, John, Clough, Alan, Esterman, Adrian, Maruff, Paul and Potter, Martin (2019). The potential of a narrative and creative arts approach to enhance transition outcomes for Indigenous Australians following traumatic brain injury. Brain Impairment, 20 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2019.25

The potential of a narrative and creative arts approach to enhance transition outcomes for Indigenous Australians following traumatic brain injury

2019

Journal Article

Goal statements in brain injury rehabilitation: a cohort study of client-centredness and relationship with goal outcome

Prescott, Sarah, Doig, Emmah, Fleming, Jennifer and Weir, Nicole (2019). Goal statements in brain injury rehabilitation: a cohort study of client-centredness and relationship with goal outcome. Brain Impairment, 20 (3), 226-239. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2019.6

Goal statements in brain injury rehabilitation: a cohort study of client-centredness and relationship with goal outcome

2018

Journal Article

Domain-specific deficits in self-awareness and relationship to psychosocial outcomes after severe traumatic brain injury

Hurst, Felicity G., Ownsworth, Tamara, Beadle, Elizabeth, Shum, David H. K. and Fleming, Jennifer (2018). Domain-specific deficits in self-awareness and relationship to psychosocial outcomes after severe traumatic brain injury. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (5), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1504993

Domain-specific deficits in self-awareness and relationship to psychosocial outcomes after severe traumatic brain injury

2018

Journal Article

Incidence of emergency department presentations for traumatic brain injury in Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents aged 15–64 over the 9-year period 2007–2015 in North Queensland, Australia

Esterman, Adrian, Thompson, Fintan, Fitts, Michelle, Gilroy, John, Fleming, Jennifer, Maruff, Paul, Clough, Alan and Bohanna, India (2018). Incidence of emergency department presentations for traumatic brain injury in Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents aged 15–64 over the 9-year period 2007–2015 in North Queensland, Australia. Injury Epidemiology, 5 (1) 40, 40. doi: 10.1186/s40621-018-0172-9

Incidence of emergency department presentations for traumatic brain injury in Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents aged 15–64 over the 9-year period 2007–2015 in North Queensland, Australia

2018

Journal Article

Psychosocial functioning following moderate-to-severe pediatric traumatic brain injury: recommended outcome instruments for research and remediation studies

Wearne, Travis, Anderson, Vicki, Catroppa, Cathy, Morgan, Angela, Ponsford, Jennie, Tate, Robyn, Ownsworth, Tamara, Togher, Leanne, Fleming, Jennifer, Douglas, Jacinta, Docking, Kimberley, Sigmundsdottir, Linda, Francis, Heather, Honan, Cynthia and McDonald, Skye (2018). Psychosocial functioning following moderate-to-severe pediatric traumatic brain injury: recommended outcome instruments for research and remediation studies. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 30 (5), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/09602011.2018.1531768

Psychosocial functioning following moderate-to-severe pediatric traumatic brain injury: recommended outcome instruments for research and remediation studies

2018

Journal Article

Patient perceptions of participation in group-based rehabilitation in an inpatient brain injury rehabilitation setting

Patterson, Freyr, Fleming, Jennifer and Doig, Emmah (2018). Patient perceptions of participation in group-based rehabilitation in an inpatient brain injury rehabilitation setting. Patient Education and Counseling, 102 (1), 148-154. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2018.08.001

Patient perceptions of participation in group-based rehabilitation in an inpatient brain injury rehabilitation setting

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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