Overview
Background
Jenny was appointed Professor of Occupational Therapy in 1997. At the end of 2015, Jenny took early retirement from UQ. In January 2016, she was awarded the title of Emeritus Professor of The University of Queensland. Jenny is now using her time to facilitate and enable a new generation of clinical occupational therapists to appraise and utilise research evidence in their practice, and to conduct clinical research and generate new evidence to inform practice. In addition, she continues to guide a growing group of research higher degree students, while focusing more time upon her own research in the area of chronic pain.
Her research has primarily focused upon the impact which chronic pain has upon a person's life; the attendant measurement of that pain, and the efficacy of different treatment approaches. Jenny was recognised as a Distinguished Member of the Australian Pain Society in 2014, for her contribution to pain management education and research in Australia.
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Jenny Strong is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Chronic pain, rehabilitation, acquired brain injury, clinical practice, clinical supervision,
Research impacts
Emeritus Professor Jenny Strong's work into the psychosocial aspects of chronic pain is important. In the mid-1980's, she realised that while the biolgical aspects of pain were being increasingly well-researched, the psych-social aspects of pain were, at best, being mis-understood.
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Infant sensory patterns: associations with previous perinatal loss, maternal-foetal attachment and postnatal maternal sensory patterns
Branjerdporn, Grace, Meredith, Pamela, Wilson, Trish and Strong, Jenny (2021). Infant sensory patterns: associations with previous perinatal loss, maternal-foetal attachment and postnatal maternal sensory patterns. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 49 (4), 3-10. doi: 10.1108/ijot-02-2020-0004
2021
Journal Article
Use of tape for the management of hypertrophic scar development: a comprehensive review
O’Reilly, Sarah, Crofton, Erin, Brown, Jason, Strong, Jennifer and Ziviani, Jenny (2021). Use of tape for the management of hypertrophic scar development: a comprehensive review. Scars, Burns and Healing, 7, 20595131211029206. doi: 10.1177/20595131211029206
2021
Journal Article
Response to letter to the editor: Efficacy of pressure garment on prevention and regression of scars
Crofton, E., Meredith, P., Gray, P., O’Reilly, S. and Strong, J. (2021). Response to letter to the editor: Efficacy of pressure garment on prevention and regression of scars. Burns, 48 (1), 247-248. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2021.05.024
2021
Journal Article
Student-resourced service delivery of occupational therapy rehabilitation groups: patient, clinician and student perspectives about the ingredients for success
Patterson, Freyr, Doig, Emmah, Fleming, Jenny, Strong, Jenny, Birch, Stephen, Whitehead, Mary, Laracy, Sue, Fitzgerald, Cate, Tornatore, Giovanna, McKenzie, Amy, Searles, Jacqueline and Pigott, Amanda (2021). Student-resourced service delivery of occupational therapy rehabilitation groups: patient, clinician and student perspectives about the ingredients for success. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (18), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1922517
2021
Journal Article
Families of children in pain: are attachment and sensory processing patterns related to parent functioning?
Kerley, Lachlan, Meredith, Pamela J., Harnett, Paul, Sinclair, Cate and Strong, Jenny (2021). Families of children in pain: are attachment and sensory processing patterns related to parent functioning?. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30 (6), 1554-1566. doi: 10.1007/s10826-021-01966-8
2021
Journal Article
Maternal–fetal attachment: associations with maternal sensory processing, adult attachment, distress and perinatal loss
Branjerdporn, Grace, Meredith, Pamela, Wilson, Trish and Strong, Jenny (2021). Maternal–fetal attachment: associations with maternal sensory processing, adult attachment, distress and perinatal loss. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30 (2), 528-541. doi: 10.1007/s10826-020-01876-1
2020
Journal Article
Compression garment wear post-burn: measurement of how I “feel” through quantitative and self-report sensory variables impacts upon wear, a single-site study
Crofton, E., Meredith, P. J., Gray, P. and Strong, J. (2020). Compression garment wear post-burn: measurement of how I “feel” through quantitative and self-report sensory variables impacts upon wear, a single-site study. Burns, 46 (8), 1903-1913. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2020.06.004
2020
Journal Article
Prenatal predictors of maternal-infant attachment
Branjerdporn, Grace, Meredith, Pamela, Wilson, Trish and Strong, Jenny (2020). Prenatal predictors of maternal-infant attachment. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 87 (4), 265-277. doi: 10.1177/0008417420941781
2020
Journal Article
Non-adherence with compression garment wear in adult burns patients: a systematic review and meta-ethnography
Crofton, E., Meredith, P., Gray, P., O'Reilly, S. and Strong, J. (2020). Non-adherence with compression garment wear in adult burns patients: a systematic review and meta-ethnography. Burns, 46 (2), 472-482. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.08.011
2020
Journal Article
Pediatric persistent pain: associations among sensory modulation, attachment, functional disability, and quality of life
Sinclair, Cate, Meredith, Pamela and Strong, Jenny (2020). Pediatric persistent pain: associations among sensory modulation, attachment, functional disability, and quality of life. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74 (2) 2760824, 7402205040p1-7402205040p11. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2020.033308
2019
Conference Publication
Sensory sensitivity and its relationship with adult attachment and parenting styles
Branjerdporn, Grace, Meredith, Pamela, Strong, Jennifer and Green, Mandy (2019). Sensory sensitivity and its relationship with adult attachment and parenting styles. Occupational Therapy Australia 28th National Conference and Exhibition “Together Towards Tomorrow”, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 10 - 12 July 2019. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12585
2019
Journal Article
The experience of wearing compression garments after burn injury: “On the inside it is still me”
Coghlan, Nicole, Copley, Jodie, Aplin, Tammy and Strong, Jenny (2019). The experience of wearing compression garments after burn injury: “On the inside it is still me”. Burns, 45 (6), 1438-1446. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.08.014
2019
Journal Article
How to improve compression garment wear after burns: patient and therapist perspectives
Coghlan, Nicole, Copley, Jodie, Aplin, Tammy and Strong, Jenny (2019). How to improve compression garment wear after burns: patient and therapist perspectives. Burns, 45 (6), 1447-1455. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.04.018
2019
Conference Publication
Associations between maternal-foetal attachment and infant developmental outcomes: a systematic review
Branjerdporn, Grace, Meredith, Pamela, Strong, Jenny and Garcia, Jenniffer (2019). Associations between maternal-foetal attachment and infant developmental outcomes: a systematic review. Frontiers in Perinatal Mental Health - Looking to the Future, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 26 – 28 September 2016. Wien, Austria: Springer. doi: 10.1007/s00737-019-00953-9
2019
Journal Article
Sensory sensitivity and its relationship with adult attachment and parenting styles
Branjerdporn, Grace, Meredith, Pamela, Strong, Jenny and Green, Mandy (2019). Sensory sensitivity and its relationship with adult attachment and parenting styles. PLoS One, 14 (1) e0209555, e0209555. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209555
2018
Journal Article
Approach to activity engagement and differences in activity participation in chronic pain: a five-day observational study
Andrews, Nicole E., Strong, Jenny, Meredith, Pamela J. and Branjerdporn, Grace S. (2018). Approach to activity engagement and differences in activity participation in chronic pain: a five-day observational study. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 65 (6), 575-585. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12516
2018
Journal Article
Case formulation in persistent pain in children and adolescents: th eapplication of the nonlinear dynamic systems perspective
Sinclair, Cate, Meredith, Pamela and Strong, Jenny (2018). Case formulation in persistent pain in children and adolescents: th eapplication of the nonlinear dynamic systems perspective. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 81 (12), 030802261880272-732. doi: 10.1177/0308022618802722
2018
Conference Publication
Sensory modulation: an important piece of the disability puzzle for adolescents with persistent pain
Sinclair, Cate, Meredith, Pamela, Strong, Jenny and Chalkiadis, George A (2018). Sensory modulation: an important piece of the disability puzzle for adolescents with persistent pain. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000663
2018
Journal Article
Effects of long-term opioid analgesics on cognitive performance and plasma cytokine concentrations in patients with chronic low back pain : a cross-sectional pilot study
Richards, Georgia C., Lluka, Lesley J., Smith, Maree T., Haslam, Catherine, Moore, Brendan, OʼCallaghan, James and Strong, Jenny (2018). Effects of long-term opioid analgesics on cognitive performance and plasma cytokine concentrations in patients with chronic low back pain : a cross-sectional pilot study. PAIN Reports, 3 (4) e669, e669. doi: 10.1097/pr9.0000000000000669
2018
Journal Article
Attachment and Chronic Illness
Meredith, P. J. and Strong, Jennifer (2018). Attachment and Chronic Illness. Current Opinion in Psychology, 25, 132-138. doi: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2018.04.018
Funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Untangling the relationships between dyadic coping, adult attachment, couple relationships, chronic pain and function.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nicole Andrews
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Doctor Philosophy
Untangling the relationships between dyadic coping, adult attachment, couple relationships, chronic pain and function.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nicole Andrews
Completed supervision
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Sensory Over-Responsiveness and Non-Adherence with Compression Garment Wear Post-Burn
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Gray
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Building Safe Computer Use Skills Training as a Management Strategy for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Computer Users
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robin Burgess-Limerick
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2007
Master Philosophy
THE IMPACT OF PAIN COGNITIONS ON PERCEIVED DISABILITY IN PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC PAIN
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
THE OCCUPATIONAL CAREERS OF MEN LIVING WITH HIV INFECTION: INSIGHTS INTO ENGAGING IN AND ORCHESTRATING OCCUPATIONS
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
IMPLICATIONS OF ADULT ATTACHMENT THEORY FOR CHRONIC PAIN
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
ENABLING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Principal Advisor
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2004
Master Philosophy
PATIENT-FOCUSSED OUTCOMES OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PAIN CENTRE INPATIENT CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
A phenomenological analysis of chronic pain in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-related Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION FOR REHABILITATION CLIENTS WITH CHRONIC BACK PAIN
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE POST-DISCHARGE USE OF EQUIPMENT
Principal Advisor
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2003
Master Occupational Therapy
QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA: A COMPARISON BETWEEN RURAL AND METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES
Principal Advisor
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2002
Master Philosophy
THE NEED FOR PERIODIC RE-EDUCATION SESSIONS FOR CHRONIC BACK PAIN PATIENTS WHO HAVE ATTENDED PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES
Principal Advisor
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2023
Master Philosophy
Small scars are not insignificant
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tomomi McAuliffe
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Maternal-Foetal Attachment and its Relationship with Maternal and Infant Factors
Associate Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Socio-cultural and contextual variables in medical encounters between a doctor, an elderly patient, and the patient's companion in Vietnam
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Roland Sussex, Dr Emma Crawford
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2019
Master Philosophy
The experience of wearing compression garments post-burn injury: A qualitative study of patient perspectives and recommendations for practice
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jodie Copley
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Adaptive functioning of children and adolescents with persistent pain: associations with sensory modulation and attachment
Associate Advisor
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2014
Master Philosophy
Associations between gender, coping patterns and functioning for people with chronic pain
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The Language of Pain in Vietnamese
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Roland Sussex
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Retirement of Older Taxi Drivers in Singapore: An exploration of experience and needs and the development of a support program
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jacki Liddle
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
It's a whole lot more than just about my pain: Understanding and responding to the social dimension of living with chronic pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Henman
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXPERT OPINIONS ON WORK CAPACITY: A GROUNDED THEORY
Associate Advisor
Media
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