Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak
Associate Professor

Allison Mandrusiak

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Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak is:
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Fields of research

Clinical sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, The University of Queensland

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86 works between 2005 and 2024
All (86) Journal Article (69) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (15) Other Outputs (1)

1 - 20 of 86 works

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

Investigating the development of peer-led asynchronous digitally mediated feedback in higher education: three case studies

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

Physiotherapy students’ perceptions of engagement with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities during clinical placement

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

New-Graduate Physiotherapists’ Reflections on Training Experiences for Clinical Documentation

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

Identifying and navigating suspected serious pathologies: new-graduate physiotherapists' perspectives and developmental needs

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

"This patient is not appropriate": Perspectives of physiotherapy students and clinical educators on exposing students to patients with complex needs during clinical practice placements

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

Writing for the role: A qualitative exploration of new graduate physiotherapists' transition to practice of clinical documentation

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

Fostering collaborative practice through interprofessional simulation for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics, and nursing students

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

The role of lung ultrasound for detecting atelectasis, consolidation, and/or pneumonia in the adult cardiac surgery population: A scoping review of the literature

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

Systematic review of distributed practice and retrieval practice in health professions education

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

Embarking on a cultural journey: a qualitative study of new graduate physiotherapists’ experiences of working in First Nations Australian health settings

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

Prescribing exercise therapy for the management of musculoskeletal pain: new-graduate physiotherapists' perceptions and perceived training needs

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

"A great tool to open your eyes": new graduate physiotherapists' perceptions and use of social media for learning

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

Remote, asynchronous training and feedback enables development of neurodynamic skills in physiotherapy students

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

The future role of healthcare mentors and coaches in navigating workplace culture

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

Perceived preparedness and training needs of new graduate physiotherapists’ working with First Nations Australians

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

Evaluating allied health students’ readiness for placement learning

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

Professional development from the perspective of new-graduate physiotherapists within Australian hospital settings: A qualitative study

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

The support needs of health professional educators to teach clinical skills online: Experiences of COVID-19 lockdowns from three countries

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

A telehealth curriculum: A pre-post study of physiotherapy students’ perceived knowledge, self-efficacy and intentions for future use

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

Hospital discharge planning: a qualitative study of new-graduate physiotherapists' experiences

Current funding

  • 2022 - 2024
    Developing feedback literacy to navigate transitions: Researching the effects of an authentic interprofessional learning approach
    U21 Health Services Group Research Development Fund HK
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2021
    An international, interprofessional evaluation of the experiences and needs of health professional students and educators in the online teaching and learning of clinical skills
    U21 Health Sciences Group Research Development Fund
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Development of an active video game for the long-term maintenance of exercise in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Metro North Hospital and Health Service
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Simulation in Health and Rehabilitation Education (SHaRE): Scoping, sharing and streamlining sustainable simulation practices at UQ (UQ EC-SoTL)
    UQ Early Career Grants (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning)
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Breathing Space: Using SBLi virtual patients to enhance physiotherapy student skills in cardiorespiratory practice
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Wellbeing of tertiary academics within health: where to next?

    Principal Advisor

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    ICU of the Future

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor John Fraser

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring and enhancing physiotherapist competency in clinical documentation

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Roma Forbes

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Preparing the physiotherapy workforce for identifying and managing social determinants of health

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Roma Forbes

  • Master Philosophy

    Exploring current practices in the evaluation of interprofessional simulation-based learning

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Adriana Penman

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Study Strategies in Health Professions Education

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Roma Forbes, Associate Professor Jason Lodge

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Preparing and supporting recent graduate physiotherapists for the private sector

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Alana Dinsdale, Dr Roma Forbes

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Cardiorespiratory impairments
  • Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Exercise
  • Heart failure
  • Teaching and learning

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