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

Search Professor Allison Mandrusiak’s works on UQ eSpace

100 works between 2005 and 2025
All (100) Journal Article (79) Other Outputs (2) Conference Publication (17) Book Chapter (2)

61 - 80 of 100 works

2018

Conference Publication

Parents as a vital part of an integrated care pathway in plagiocephaly prevention and management in infants

Leung, Amy, Mandrusiak, Allison, Watter, Pauline, Gavranich, John and Johnston, Leanne (2018). Parents as a vital part of an integrated care pathway in plagiocephaly prevention and management in infants. 1st Asia Pacific Conference on Integrated Care, Brisbane, Australia, 6-8 November 2017. London, United Kingdom: Ubiquity Press. doi: 10.5334/ijic.s1161

Parents as a vital part of an integrated care pathway in plagiocephaly prevention and management in infants

2018

Journal Article

New-graduate physical therapistsʼ self-efficacy to perform patient education is influenced by entry-level training experiences

Forbes, Roma, Mandrusiak, Allison, Smith, Michelle and Russell, Trevor (2018). New-graduate physical therapistsʼ self-efficacy to perform patient education is influenced by entry-level training experiences. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 32 (1), 46-54. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000022

New-graduate physical therapistsʼ self-efficacy to perform patient education is influenced by entry-level training experiences

2018

Conference Publication

Barriers and enablers to community walking in people with lower limb amputation

Batten, Heather R., Mandrusiak, Allison, McPhail, Steven M., Kuys, Suzanne and Lamont, Robyn M. (2018). Barriers and enablers to community walking in people with lower limb amputation. 2018 ACRM American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference, Dallas, TX United States, 28 September - 3 October 2018. Maryland Heights, MO United States: W.B. Saunders. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.07.161

Barriers and enablers to community walking in people with lower limb amputation

2017

Journal Article

Service learning in developing countries: Student outcomes including personal successes, seeing the world in new ways, and developing as health professionals

Crawford, Emma, Caine, Anne-Maree, Hunter, Lucy, Hill, Anne E., Mandrusiak, Allison, Anemaat, Lisa, Dunwoodie, Ruth, Fagan, Amy and Quinlan, Teresa (2017). Service learning in developing countries: Student outcomes including personal successes, seeing the world in new ways, and developing as health professionals. Journal of Interprofessional Education and Practice, 9, 74-81. doi: 10.1016/j.xjep.2017.08.006

Service learning in developing countries: Student outcomes including personal successes, seeing the world in new ways, and developing as health professionals

2017

Journal Article

Getting to the Heart of the Matter: What Is the Landscape of Exercise Rehabilitation for People With Heart Failure in Australia?

Miller, Simon, Mandrusiak, Allison and Adsett, Julie (2017). Getting to the Heart of the Matter: What Is the Landscape of Exercise Rehabilitation for People With Heart Failure in Australia?. Heart and Lung Circulation, 27 (11), 1350-1356. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.08.016

Getting to the Heart of the Matter: What Is the Landscape of Exercise Rehabilitation for People With Heart Failure in Australia?

2017

Journal Article

Training physiotherapy students to educate patients: a randomised controlled trial

Forbes, R., Mandrusiak, A., Smith, M. and Russell, T. (2017). Training physiotherapy students to educate patients: a randomised controlled trial. Patient Education and Counseling, 101 (2), 295-303. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.08.009

Training physiotherapy students to educate patients: a randomised controlled trial

2017

Journal Article

Identification of competencies for patient education in physiotherapy using a Delphi approach

Forbes, Roma, Mandrusiak, Allison, Smith, Michelle and Russell, Trevor (2017). Identification of competencies for patient education in physiotherapy using a Delphi approach. Physiotherapy, 104 (2), 232-238. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2017.06.002

Identification of competencies for patient education in physiotherapy using a Delphi approach

2017

Journal Article

A comparison of patient education practices of novice and experienced physiotherapists in Australia

Forbes, Roma, Mandrusiak, Allison, Smith, Michelle and Russell, Trevor (2017). A comparison of patient education practices of novice and experienced physiotherapists in Australia. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 28, 46-53. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.01.007

A comparison of patient education practices of novice and experienced physiotherapists in Australia

2017

Journal Article

Exploring patient experiences and perspectives of a heart failure telerehabilitation program: a mixed methods approach

Hwang, Rita, Mandrusiak, Allison, Morris, Norman R., Peters, Robyn, Korczyk, Dariusz, Bruning, Jared and Russell, Trevor (2017). Exploring patient experiences and perspectives of a heart failure telerehabilitation program: a mixed methods approach. Heart and Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 46 (4), 320-327. doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2017.03.004

Exploring patient experiences and perspectives of a heart failure telerehabilitation program: a mixed methods approach

2017

Journal Article

Assessing functional exercise capacity using telehealth: is it valid and reliable in patients with chronic heart failure?

Hwang, Rita, Mandrusiak, Allison, Morris, Norman R., Peters, Robyn, Korczyk, Dariusz and Russell, Trevor (2017). Assessing functional exercise capacity using telehealth: is it valid and reliable in patients with chronic heart failure?. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 23 (2), 225-232. doi: 10.1177/1357633X16634258

Assessing functional exercise capacity using telehealth: is it valid and reliable in patients with chronic heart failure?

2017

Journal Article

Impact of parent practices of infant positioning on head orientation profile and development of positional plagiocephaly in healthy term infants

Leung, Amy, Mandrusiak, Allison, Watter, Pauline, Gavranich, John and Johnston, Leanne M. (2017). Impact of parent practices of infant positioning on head orientation profile and development of positional plagiocephaly in healthy term infants. Physical and Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics, 38 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2017.1287811

Impact of parent practices of infant positioning on head orientation profile and development of positional plagiocephaly in healthy term infants

2017

Journal Article

Home-based telerehabilitation is not inferior to a centre-based program in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomised trial

Hwang, Rita, Bruning, Jared, Morris, Norman R. , Mandrusiak, Allison and Russell, Trevor (2017). Home-based telerehabilitation is not inferior to a centre-based program in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomised trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 63 (2), 101-107. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2017.02.017

Home-based telerehabilitation is not inferior to a centre-based program in patients with chronic heart failure: a randomised trial

2017

Journal Article

Evaluating physiotherapists' practice and perception of patient education: a national survey in Australia

Forbes, Roma, Mandrusiak, Allison, Russell, Trevor and Smith, Michelle (2017). Evaluating physiotherapists' practice and perception of patient education: a national survey in Australia. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 24 (3), 122-130. doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2017.24.3.122

Evaluating physiotherapists' practice and perception of patient education: a national survey in Australia

2017

Journal Article

Positional plagiocephaly is associated with sternocleidomastoid muscle activation in healthy term infants

Leung, Amy, Mandrusiak, Allison, Watter, Pauline, Gavranich, John and Johnston, Leanne (2017). Positional plagiocephaly is associated with sternocleidomastoid muscle activation in healthy term infants. Child's Nervous System, 33 (4), 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s00381-017-3351-z

Positional plagiocephaly is associated with sternocleidomastoid muscle activation in healthy term infants

2017

Conference Publication

Training physiotherapy students to educate patients; a randomised controlled trial

Forbes, Roma, Mandrusiak, Allison, Smith, Michelle and Russell, Trevor (2017). Training physiotherapy students to educate patients; a randomised controlled trial. Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 19-21 October 2017.

Training physiotherapy students to educate patients; a randomised controlled trial

2017

Journal Article

Investigating a physiotherapy clinical simulation assessment tool using the Delphi approach

Jones, Anne, Mandrusiak, Allison, Judd, Belinda, Gordon, Christopher and Alison, Jennifer (2017). Investigating a physiotherapy clinical simulation assessment tool using the Delphi approach. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 15 (3).

Investigating a physiotherapy clinical simulation assessment tool using the Delphi approach

2016

Journal Article

Timed up and go test: a reliable and valid test in patients with chronic heart failure

Hwang, Rita, Morris, Norman R., Mandrusiak, Allison, Mudge, Alison, Suna, Jessica, Adsett, Julie and Russell, Trevor (2016). Timed up and go test: a reliable and valid test in patients with chronic heart failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 22 (8), 646-650. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2015.09.018

Timed up and go test: a reliable and valid test in patients with chronic heart failure

2016

Journal Article

Clinical assessment of head orientation profile development and its relationship with positional plagiocephaly in healthy term infants - a prospective study

Leung, Amy Y. F., Mandrusiak, Allison, Watter, Pauline, Gavranich, John and Johnston, Leanne M. (2016). Clinical assessment of head orientation profile development and its relationship with positional plagiocephaly in healthy term infants - a prospective study. Early Human Development, 96, 31-38. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2016.03.001

Clinical assessment of head orientation profile development and its relationship with positional plagiocephaly in healthy term infants - a prospective study

2015

Journal Article

Physical activity assessment in cystic fibrosis: A position statement

Bradley, Judy, O'Neill, Brenda, Kent, Lisa, Hulzebos, Erik H.J., Arets, Bert, Hebestreit, Helge, Alison, J., Arets, B., Boas, S., Button, B., Bye, P., Cerny, F., Cooper, D., Downs, A. M., Dwyer, T., Forster, E., Gallagher, C., Gruber, W., Hebestreit, A., Huber, M., Hulzebos, E., Johnstone, Z., Lands, L., Lannefors, L., Lessine, F., Lindblad, A., Lowman, J., Mandrusiak, A., Martensson, M. ... Zeitoun, M. L. (2015). Physical activity assessment in cystic fibrosis: A position statement. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 14 (6), e25-e32. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2015.05.011

Physical activity assessment in cystic fibrosis: A position statement

2015

Journal Article

A consolidation of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy assessment and management

Mandrusiak, Allison (2015). A consolidation of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy assessment and management. Journal of Physiotherapy, 61 (4), 233-233. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2015.08.001

A consolidation of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy assessment and management

Past 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
  • 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

    Enhancing new graduate physiotherapist practice of clinical documentation

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Roma Forbes

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Preparing new graduate physiotherapists to work with First Nations Australians: A cultural safety journey

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Roma Forbes

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The contribution of patient caseload complexity in bridging the gap between student and new graduate physiotherapist

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Roma Forbes

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Study Strategies in Health Professions Education

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Roma Forbes, Professor Jason Lodge

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Preparing and supporting recent graduate physiotherapists for the private sector

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Alana Dinsdale, Associate Professor Roma Forbes

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak directly for media enquiries about:

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

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