Associate Professor Allison Mandrusiak
Associate Professor

Allison Mandrusiak

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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

91 works between 2005 and 2025
All (91) Journal Article (73) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (15) Other Outputs (1)

81 - 91 of 91 works

2012

Book Chapter

The physiotherapist's use of exercise in the management of young people with cystic fibrosis

Mandrusiak, Allison and Watter, Pauline (2012). The physiotherapist's use of exercise in the management of young people with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis: renewed hopes through research. (pp. 519-540) edited by Dinesh Sriramulu. Croatia: InTech. doi: 10.5772/30753

The physiotherapist's use of exercise in the management of young people with cystic fibrosis

2010

Journal Article

Muscle length and joint range of motion in children with cystic fibrosis compared to children developing typically

Mandrusiak, Allison, Giraud, Donnae, MacDonald, Julie, Wilson, Christine and Watter, Pauline (2010). Muscle length and joint range of motion in children with cystic fibrosis compared to children developing typically. Physiotherapy Canada, 62 (2), 141-146. doi: 10.3138/physio.62.2.141

Muscle length and joint range of motion in children with cystic fibrosis compared to children developing typically

2009

Other Outputs

Effect of a targeted exercise program on function, activity and participation of young people with cystic fibrosis: Using the ICF model as a basis for design

Allison Mandrusiak (2009). Effect of a targeted exercise program on function, activity and participation of young people with cystic fibrosis: Using the ICF model as a basis for design. PhD Thesis, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland.

Effect of a targeted exercise program on function, activity and participation of young people with cystic fibrosis: Using the ICF model as a basis for design

2009

Journal Article

Functional capacity tests in young people with cystic fibrosis

Mandrusiak, A., Maurer, C., Macdonald, J., Wilson, C. and Watter, P. (2009). Functional capacity tests in young people with cystic fibrosis. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 37 (1), 13-16.

Functional capacity tests in young people with cystic fibrosis

2009

Journal Article

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: an effective model for describing young people with cystic fibrosis

Mandrusiak, A., Macdonald, J. A. and Watter, P. (2009). The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: an effective model for describing young people with cystic fibrosis. Child: Care, Health and Development, 35 (1), 2-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2008.00903.x

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: an effective model for describing young people with cystic fibrosis

2007

Conference Publication

Altered muscle lengths in young people with cystic fibrosis

Giraud, Donnae, Watter, Pauline, MacDonald, J. and Mandrusiak, A. (2007). Altered muscle lengths in young people with cystic fibrosis. APA Paediatric Conference, Cairns, Australia, 4-11 October 2007. Cairns, Australia: APA.

Altered muscle lengths in young people with cystic fibrosis

2006

Conference Publication

Reliability of physiological and motor measures in inpatient children with cystic fibrosis during four motor tasks

Harrison, C., Mandrusiak, A., Wilson, C., Watter, P. and MacDonald, J. (2006). Reliability of physiological and motor measures in inpatient children with cystic fibrosis during four motor tasks. Australian Physiotherapy Association 9th National Cardiothoracic Group Biennial Conference "Professional Issues", Melbourne, 13-15 October 2005. Melbourne: Australian Physiotherapy Association.

Reliability of physiological and motor measures in inpatient children with cystic fibrosis during four motor tasks

2005

Conference Publication

Reliability of the 6MWT and jump tasks in inpatient children with Cystic Fibrosis

Mandrusiak, A., Harrison, C. M., Wilson, C., MacDonald, J. and Watter P (2005). Reliability of the 6MWT and jump tasks in inpatient children with Cystic Fibrosis. 6th National Paediatric Conference of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Alice Springs, 15-18 September 2005. Alice Springs, Australia: APA.

Reliability of the 6MWT and jump tasks in inpatient children with Cystic Fibrosis

2005

Conference Publication

Activity outcomes classified within the international classification of functioning and disability in young people with cystic fibrosis

Wilson, C. J., MacDonald, J. A., Harrison, C., Mandrusiak, A., Chang, A., O'Rourke, P. and Watter, P. (2005). Activity outcomes classified within the international classification of functioning and disability in young people with cystic fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 2005. Melbourne, Australia: Cystic Fibrosis Australia.

Activity outcomes classified within the international classification of functioning and disability in young people with cystic fibrosis

2005

Conference Publication

Changes in motor performance, physiological measures, and respiratory function from admission to discharge in hospitalised young people with Cystic Fibrosis

Wilson, C. J., MacDonald, J. A., Harrison, C., Mandrusiak, A., Watter, P., Chang, A. and O'Rourke, P. (2005). Changes in motor performance, physiological measures, and respiratory function from admission to discharge in hospitalised young people with Cystic Fibrosis. 9th National Cardiothoracic Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 13 - 15 October 2005.

Changes in motor performance, physiological measures, and respiratory function from admission to discharge in hospitalised young people with Cystic Fibrosis

2005

Conference Publication

Reliability of physiological parameters during the six-minute walk test and three motor tasks undertaken by inpatient children with Cystic Fibrosis

Harrison, C., Mandrusiak, A., Wilson C ,, MacDonald, J. and Watter, P. (2005). Reliability of physiological parameters during the six-minute walk test and three motor tasks undertaken by inpatient children with Cystic Fibrosis. Australian Physiotherapy Association: 6th Paediatric Conference, Alice Springs, Australia, September 2005.

Reliability of physiological parameters during the six-minute walk test and three motor tasks undertaken by inpatient children with Cystic Fibrosis

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

    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

    Wellbeing of tertiary academics within health: where to next?

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Wellbeing of tertiary academics within health: where to next?

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Study Strategies in Health Professions Education

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Roma Forbes, 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The ICU of the future project ¿ can redesigning the ICU environment improve patient outcomes?

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor John Fraser

  • 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

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

    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

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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