Emeritus Professor Jenny Strong
Emeritus Professor

Jenny Strong

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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
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Fields of research

Clinical sciences Health Sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
  • Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • 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.

Search Professor Jenny Strong’s works on UQ eSpace

259 works between 1989 and 2025
All (259) Journal Article (178) Book Chapter (23) Conference Publication (47) Book (4) Other Outputs (7)

221 - 240 of 259 works

1999

Conference Publication

Predictors of disability in patients with chronic low back pain

Adams, M. M. and Strong, J. (1999). Predictors of disability in patients with chronic low back pain. Australian Pain Society Scientific Meeting, Esplande Hotel, Freemantle, 21-25 April 1999. Freemantle: Australian Pain Society.

Predictors of disability in patients with chronic low back pain

1999

Journal Article

A longitudinal study of self-awareness: Functional deficits underestimated by persons with brain injury

Fleming, J. M. and Strong, J. (1999). A longitudinal study of self-awareness: Functional deficits underestimated by persons with brain injury. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 19 (1), 3-17. doi: 10.1177/153944929901900101

A longitudinal study of self-awareness: Functional deficits underestimated by persons with brain injury

1999

Conference Publication

Evidence based practice: Will occupational therapy survive?

Strong, J. (1999). Evidence based practice: Will occupational therapy survive?. OT Australia 20th National Conference, Canberra, Australia, 25-28 April 1999. Melbourne, Australia: OT Australia.

Evidence based practice: Will occupational therapy survive?

1999

Journal Article

Knowledge about pain among newly graduated occcupational therapists: Relevence for curriculum development

Strong, J., Tooth, L. R. and Unruh, A. (1999). Knowledge about pain among newly graduated occcupational therapists: Relevence for curriculum development. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66 (5), 221-228.

Knowledge about pain among newly graduated occcupational therapists: Relevence for curriculum development

1998

Journal Article

Incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy with occupational therapy: A comparative study with patients with low back pain

Strong, J (1998). Incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy with occupational therapy: A comparative study with patients with low back pain. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 8 (1), 61-71. doi: 10.1023/A:1023008632131

Incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy with occupational therapy: A comparative study with patients with low back pain

1998

Journal Article

Pain and Multiple Sclerosis

Gilmore, Rosemary and Strong, Jenny (1998). Pain and Multiple Sclerosis. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61 (4), 169-172. doi: 10.1177/030802269806100410

Pain and Multiple Sclerosis

1998

Journal Article

Cluster analysis of self-awareness levels in adults with traumatic brain injury and relationship to outcome

Fleming, JM, Strong, J and Ashton, R (1998). Cluster analysis of self-awareness levels in adults with traumatic brain injury and relationship to outcome. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 13 (5), 39-51. doi: 10.1097/00001199-199810000-00006

Cluster analysis of self-awareness levels in adults with traumatic brain injury and relationship to outcome

1998

Journal Article

Assessment of Psychosocial Factors in Functional Capacity Evaluation of Clients with Chronic Back Pain

Gibson L. and Strong J. (1998). Assessment of Psychosocial Factors in Functional Capacity Evaluation of Clients with Chronic Back Pain. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61 (9), 399-404. doi: 10.1177/030802269806100905

Assessment of Psychosocial Factors in Functional Capacity Evaluation of Clients with Chronic Back Pain

1997

Journal Article

The concept of well-being in a rural setting: understanding health and illness

Elliot-Schmidt, R. and Strong, J. (1997). The concept of well-being in a rural setting: understanding health and illness. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 5 (2), 59-63. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.1997.tb00239.x

The concept of well-being in a rural setting: understanding health and illness

1997

Journal Article

Coping strategies employed by occupational therapy students anticipating fieldwork placement

Gilbert, J. and Strong, J. (1997). Coping strategies employed by occupational therapy students anticipating fieldwork placement. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 44 (1), 30-40. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.1997.tb00751.x

Coping strategies employed by occupational therapy students anticipating fieldwork placement

1997

Journal Article

A 1-year longitudinal study of severe traumatic brain injury in Australia using the Sickness Impact Profile

Fleming, JM, Strong, J, Ashton, R and Hassell, M (1997). A 1-year longitudinal study of severe traumatic brain injury in Australia using the Sickness Impact Profile. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 12 (3), 27-40. doi: 10.1097/00001199-199706000-00004

A 1-year longitudinal study of severe traumatic brain injury in Australia using the Sickness Impact Profile

1997

Journal Article

The personal constructs of coping with chronic low back pain: is coping a necessary evil?

Large, R and Strong, J (1997). The personal constructs of coping with chronic low back pain: is coping a necessary evil?. Pain, 73 (2), 245-252. doi: 10.1016/S0304-3959(97)00100-0

The personal constructs of coping with chronic low back pain: is coping a necessary evil?

1997

Journal Article

Caring for someone with dementia in a rural town .1. Family and friends

OReilly, MT and Strong, J (1997). Caring for someone with dementia in a rural town .1. Family and friends. Australian Journal On Ageing, 16 (4), 190-193. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.1997.tb01050.x

Caring for someone with dementia in a rural town .1. Family and friends

1997

Journal Article

A review of functional capacity evaluation practice

Gibson L. and Strong J. (1997). A review of functional capacity evaluation practice. Work, 9 (1), 3-11. doi: 10.3233/WOR-1997-9102

A review of functional capacity evaluation practice

1997

Journal Article

Caring for someone with dementia in a rural town .2. Services

OReilly, MT and Strong, J (1997). Caring for someone with dementia in a rural town .2. Services. Australian Journal On Ageing, 16 (4), 194-197. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.1997.tb01051.x

Caring for someone with dementia in a rural town .2. Services

1997

Journal Article

(1997) Letter to the editor

Moran, M. and Strong, J. (1997). (1997) Letter to the editor. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60, 90-90.

(1997) Letter to the editor

1997

Journal Article

Australian Occupational Therapy Students: Attitudes towards and Knowledge about Psychiatry

Gilbert J. and Strong J. (1997). Australian Occupational Therapy Students: Attitudes towards and Knowledge about Psychiatry. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60 (1), 12-16. doi: 10.1177/030802269706000105

Australian Occupational Therapy Students: Attitudes towards and Knowledge about Psychiatry

1997

Journal Article

The Development of Insight following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Three Case Studies

Fleming, J. M. and Strong, J. (1997). The Development of Insight following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Three Case Studies. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60 (7), 295-300. doi: 10.1177/030802269706000703

The Development of Insight following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Three Case Studies

1996

Journal Article

The reliability and validity of a measure of perceived functional capacity for work in chronic back pain

Gibson, Libby and Strong, Jenny (1996). The reliability and validity of a measure of perceived functional capacity for work in chronic back pain. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 6 (3), 159-175. doi: 10.1007/BF02110753

The reliability and validity of a measure of perceived functional capacity for work in chronic back pain

1996

Journal Article

Self-awareness of deficits in adults with traumatic brain injury: how best to measure?

Fleming, J. M., Strong, J. and Ashton, R. (1996). Self-awareness of deficits in adults with traumatic brain injury: how best to measure?. Brain Injury, 10 (1), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/026990596124674

Self-awareness of deficits in adults with traumatic brain injury: how best to measure?

Past funding

  • 2012 - 2014
    Work-based assessment of teamwork: an interprofessional approach
    OLT Innovation and Development Grants
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Embedding and evaluating vicarious global learning objects (VGLO) into core courses for health science students: expansion of the Hue initiative.
    UQ Teaching & Learning Strategic Grants
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Approach to activity and determinants of daily function in patients with chronic pain
    Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Research into Clinical Educator Preparation and Support Project
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Does Self Management Increase The Effectiveness Of Vocational Rehabilitation For Chronic Compensated Disorders?
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Developing an institutional model of assessment renewal across a multidisciplinary school
    UQ Teaching & Learning Strategic Grants
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Adding self management to workplace rehabilitation: an RCT
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    The Language of Pain
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    The language of pain: is the pain lexicon of the 1970s relevant to the new millenium?
    Therapy Solutions Group Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2006
    A RCT of two metacognitive contextual interventions for individuals with acquired brain injury in the Community
    Centre of Nat. Res. on Disability & Rehab Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2004
    Cultural and Linguistic Factors in Pain Communication of Non-English-Speaking-Background Clients Referred to the Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Development of an occupational therapy evidence database 'OT-SEEker'
    Motor Accidents Authority of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Development of an occupational therapy database: OT-SEEker
    Occupational Therapy Australia
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    Inter-rater Releability and Predictive Validity of a New Functional Capacity Evaluation for Chronic Back Pain
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Rehabilitation of prospective memory problems in individuals with traumatic brain injury
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2003
    A Research Evaluation of Professional Supervision and Mentoring of Allied Health Professsionals in the Mental Health Service
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Functional outcomes, health status and community reintegration of patients six months post-stroke
    Brain Research Fund
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Occupational therapy driver assessment training and rehabilitation research
    Motor Accident Insurance Commission
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    An investigation of prospective memory function in adults with traumatic brain injury
    Centre of Nat. Res. on Disability & Rehab Medicine
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Post Acute Rehablitation Following Acquired Brain Injury: A Multidisciplinary Allied Health Approach
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Prediction of length of stay for rehabilitation patients using the Function Independence Measure - Function-related Groups (FIM-FRG) system
    Queensland Health
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor Jenny Strong is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Untangling the relationships between dyadic coping, adult attachment, couple relationships, chronic pain and function.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nicole Andrews

  • 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

Enquiries

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  • Education - occupational therapy
  • Occupational therapy - education
  • Pain management

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