Overview
Availability
- Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, The University of Queensland
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Investigating the development of peer-led asynchronous digitally mediated feedback in higher education: three case studies
Stahl, Garth, Oberg, Glenys, Fairbairn, Kirsten, McLay, Kate, Noble, Christy, Sale, Martin, Mandrusiak, Allison, MacMahon, Stephanie, Findlay, Wendy and Zafar, Sobia (2024). Investigating the development of peer-led asynchronous digitally mediated feedback in higher education: three case studies. Reflective Practice, 25 (5), 1-22. doi: 10.1080/14623943.2024.2372882
2024
Journal Article
Physiotherapy students’ perceptions of engagement with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities during clinical placement
Martin, Romany, Neish, Calum, Su, Yi-Jen, Mandrusiak, Allison, Donovan, Michael, Dunwoodie, Ruth and Forbes, Roma (2024). Physiotherapy students’ perceptions of engagement with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities during clinical placement. Focus on Health Professional Education, 25 (2), 20-35. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v25i2.748
2024
Journal Article
New-Graduate Physiotherapists’ Reflections on Training Experiences for Clinical Documentation
Wilesmith, Sarah, Forbes, Roma, Martin, Romany and Mandrusiak, Allison (2024). New-Graduate Physiotherapists’ Reflections on Training Experiences for Clinical Documentation. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 13 (1). doi: 10.53300/001c.93941
2024
Journal Article
Identifying and navigating suspected serious pathologies: new-graduate physiotherapists' perspectives and developmental needs
Phua, Rachel, Mandrusiak, Allison, Singh, Lakhvir, Martin, Romany and Forbes, Roma (2024). Identifying and navigating suspected serious pathologies: new-graduate physiotherapists' perspectives and developmental needs. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 71 102944. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102944
2024
Journal Article
"This patient is not appropriate": Perspectives of physiotherapy students and clinical educators on exposing students to patients with complex needs during clinical practice placements
McGivern, Elaine, Mandrusiak, Allison, Rahmann, Ann and Forbes, Roma (2024). "This patient is not appropriate": Perspectives of physiotherapy students and clinical educators on exposing students to patients with complex needs during clinical practice placements. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 1-16. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2355243
2024
Journal Article
Writing for the role: A qualitative exploration of new graduate physiotherapists' transition to practice of clinical documentation
Wilesmith, Sarah, Mandrusiak, Allison, Martin, Romany, Lu, Andric and Forbes, Roma (2024). Writing for the role: A qualitative exploration of new graduate physiotherapists' transition to practice of clinical documentation. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2024.2315255
2024
Journal Article
Fostering collaborative practice through interprofessional simulation for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, and nursing students
Copley, Jodie, Martin, Romany, Dix, Clare, Forbes, Roma, Hill, Anne, Mandrusiak, Allison, Penman, Adriana, Patterson, Freyr, Davies, Sarah, Jauncey-Cooke, Jacqueline, Mahendran, Niruthikha, Hooper, Kelly and Collins, Cheryl (2024). Fostering collaborative practice through interprofessional simulation for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, and nursing students. Journal of Interprofessional Care, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2024.2303499
2023
Journal Article
The role of lung ultrasound for detecting atelectasis, consolidation, and/or pneumonia in the adult cardiac surgery population: A scoping review of the literature
Churchill, Luke J., Tronstad, Oystein, Mandrusiak, Allison M., Waldmann, Jana Y. and Thomas, Peter J. (2023). The role of lung ultrasound for detecting atelectasis, consolidation, and/or pneumonia in the adult cardiac surgery population: A scoping review of the literature. Australian Critical Care, 37 (1), 193-201. doi: 10.1016/j.aucc.2023.08.002
2023
Journal Article
Systematic review of distributed practice and retrieval practice in health professions education
Trumble, Emma, Lodge, Jason, Mandrusiak, Allison and Forbes, Roma (2023). Systematic review of distributed practice and retrieval practice in health professions education. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 29 (2), 689-714. doi: 10.1007/s10459-023-10274-3
2023
Journal Article
Embarking on a cultural journey: a qualitative study of new graduate physiotherapists’ experiences of working in First Nations Australian health settings
Nelson, Curtley, Mandrusiak, Allison and Forbes, Roma (2023). Embarking on a cultural journey: a qualitative study of new graduate physiotherapists’ experiences of working in First Nations Australian health settings. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 40 (10), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2246547
2023
Journal Article
Prescribing exercise therapy for the management of musculoskeletal pain: new-graduate physiotherapists' perceptions and perceived training needs
Leung, Letizia, Mandrusiak, Allison, Martin, Romany, Ma, Tsz Wun and Forbes, Roma (2023). Prescribing exercise therapy for the management of musculoskeletal pain: new-graduate physiotherapists' perceptions and perceived training needs. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 40 (10), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2242461
2023
Journal Article
"A great tool to open your eyes": new graduate physiotherapists' perceptions and use of social media for learning
Ma, Tsz Wun, Leung, Letizia, Martin, Romany, Mandrusiak, Allison and Forbes, Roma (2023). "A great tool to open your eyes": new graduate physiotherapists' perceptions and use of social media for learning. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2231539
2023
Journal Article
Remote, asynchronous training and feedback enables development of neurodynamic skills in physiotherapy students
Villagrán, Ignacio, Rammsy, Francisca, Del Valle, Javiera, Gregorio de las Heras, Sofía, Pozo, Liliana, García, Patricio, Torres, Gustavo, Varas, Julián, Mandrusiak, Allison, Corvetto, Marcia and Fuentes-Cimma, Javiera (2023). Remote, asynchronous training and feedback enables development of neurodynamic skills in physiotherapy students. BMC Medical Education, 23 (1) 267, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s12909-023-04229-w
2023
Journal Article
The future role of healthcare mentors and coaches in navigating workplace culture
Martin, R., Copley, J., Dunwoodie, R., Forbes, R., Joyce, L., Mandrusiak, A., Noble, C., Pearson, A., Radford, J., Wilkinson, T. and Sheehan, D. (2023). The future role of healthcare mentors and coaches in navigating workplace culture. Focus on Health Professional Education, 24 (1), 95-103. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v24i1.706
2023
Journal Article
Perceived preparedness and training needs of new graduate physiotherapists’ working with First Nations Australians
Nelson, Curtley, Mandrusiak, Allison and Forbes, Roma (2023). Perceived preparedness and training needs of new graduate physiotherapists’ working with First Nations Australians. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 40 (7), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2179382
2023
Journal Article
Evaluating allied health students’ readiness for placement learning
Judd, Belinda, Brentnall, Jennie, Scanlan, Justin Newton, Thomson, Kate, Blackstock, Felicity, Mandrusiak, Allison, Chipchase, Lucy, Phillips, Anna and McAllister, Sue (2023). Evaluating allied health students’ readiness for placement learning. BMC Medical Education, 23 (1) 70, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12909-023-04005-w
2022
Journal Article
Professional development from the perspective of new-graduate physiotherapists within Australian hospital settings: A qualitative study
Tan, Shaun, Phan, Andrew, Martin, Romany, Mandrusiak, Allison and Forbes, Roma (2022). Professional development from the perspective of new-graduate physiotherapists within Australian hospital settings: A qualitative study. Focus on Health Professional Education, 23 (4), 35-51. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v23i4.619
2022
Journal Article
The support needs of health professional educators to teach clinical skills online: Experiences of COVID-19 lockdowns from three countries
Martin, Romany, Mandrusiak, Allison, Hoyle, Melanie , Fuentes-Cimma, Javiera, Henrico, Karien , Patterson, Freyr, Penman, Adriana, Hill, Anne and Forbes, Roma (2022). The support needs of health professional educators to teach clinical skills online: Experiences of COVID-19 lockdowns from three countries. Focus on Health Professional Education, 23 (3), 18-35. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v23i3.588
2022
Journal Article
A telehealth curriculum: A pre-post study of physiotherapy students’ perceived knowledge, self-efficacy and intentions for future use
Martin, Romany, Mandrusiak, Allison, Lang, Ray, Forbes, Roma and Russell, Trevor (2022). A telehealth curriculum: A pre-post study of physiotherapy students’ perceived knowledge, self-efficacy and intentions for future use. Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-Professional Journal, 56-72. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v23i3.595
2022
Journal Article
Hospital discharge planning: a qualitative study of new-graduate physiotherapists' experiences
Martin, Romany, Phan, Andrew, Tan, Shaun, Mandrusiak, Allison and Forbes, Roma (2022). Hospital discharge planning: a qualitative study of new-graduate physiotherapists' experiences. Health Education in Practice: Journal of Research for Professional Learning, 5 (1). doi: 10.33966/hepj.5.1.15759
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Can lung ultrasound predict post-operative pulmonary complications in the adult cardiac surgery population, alter physiotherapy practice and decrease treatment times?
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Wellbeing of tertiary academics within health: where to next?
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Study Strategies in Health Professions Education
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Roma Forbes, Associate Professor Jason Lodge
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Doctor Philosophy
Preparing and supporting recent graduate physiotherapists for the private sector
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Alana Dinsdale, Dr Roma Forbes
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring and enhancing physiotherapist competency in clinical documentation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Roma Forbes
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Doctor Philosophy
The contribution of patient caseload complexity in bridging the gap between student and new graduate physiotherapist
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Roma Forbes
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Doctor Philosophy
Preparing the physiotherapy workforce for identifying and managing social determinants of health
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Roma Forbes
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Master Philosophy
Exploring current practices in the evaluation of interprofessional simulation-based learning
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adriana Penman
Completed supervision
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Functional Outcomes of People with Lower Limb Amputation Following Inpatient Rehabilitation
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Factors associated with the development of positional plagiocephaly in healthy infants
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Patient education best practice; enhancing physiotherapy students' self-efficacy and skills.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Trevor Russell, Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Preparing and supporting new-graduate physiotherapists for rural practice
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Trevor Russell, Dr Roma Forbes
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
The use of active video games for maintaining a physically active lifestyle in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nicole Hartley, Professor Trevor Russell
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Providing heart failure rehabilitation in the home via telerehabilitation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Trevor Russell
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Physiotherapy intervention for 4-5 year old children born extremely preterm and/or extremely low birth weight.
Associate Advisor
Media
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- Cardiorespiratory impairments
- Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Cystic fibrosis
- Exercise
- Heart failure
- Teaching and learning
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