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)

241 - 259 of 259 works

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?

1995

Journal Article

A New Zealand replication of the IPAM clustering model for low back patients

Strong, J., Large, R. G., Ashton, R. and Stewart, A. (1995). A New Zealand replication of the IPAM clustering model for low back patients. Clinical Journal of Pain, 11 (4), 296-306. doi: 10.1097/00002508-199512000-00007

A New Zealand replication of the IPAM clustering model for low back patients

1995

Journal Article

Expert Clinicians and students' views on clinical reasoning in occupational therapy

Strong, J., Gilbert, J., Cassidy, S. and Bennett, S . (1995). Expert Clinicians and students' views on clinical reasoning in occupational therapy. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58 (3), 119-123. doi: 10.1177/030802269505800309

Expert Clinicians and students' views on clinical reasoning in occupational therapy

1995

Journal Article

Rural occupational therapy practice: A survey of rural practice and clinical supervision in rural Queensland and northern New South Wales

Elliot Schmidt, Rachael and Strong, Jenny (1995). Rural occupational therapy practice: A survey of rural practice and clinical supervision in rural Queensland and northern New South Wales. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 3 (3), 122-131. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.1995.tb00164.x

Rural occupational therapy practice: A survey of rural practice and clinical supervision in rural Queensland and northern New South Wales

1995

Journal Article

Coping with chronic low back pain: an idiographic exploration through focus groups

Strong, J. and Large, R. G. (1995). Coping with chronic low back pain: an idiographic exploration through focus groups. International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, 25 (4), 371-387. doi: 10.2190/H4P9-U5NB-2KJU-4TBN

Coping with chronic low back pain: an idiographic exploration through focus groups

1995

Journal Article

Outcomes of rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic back pain

Moran, M. and Strong, J. (1995). Outcomes of rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic back pain. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58, 35-43.

Outcomes of rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic back pain

1995

Conference Publication

Self-efficacy and the patient with chronic pain

Strong, J. (1995). Self-efficacy and the patient with chronic pain. Moving in on Pain Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 18-21 April 1995. CHATSWOOD: Butterworth-Heinemann.

Self-efficacy and the patient with chronic pain

1994

Journal Article

Chronic low back pain: toward an integrated psychosocial assessment model

Strong, J., Ashton, R. and Stewart, A. (1994). Chronic low back pain: toward an integrated psychosocial assessment model. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 62 (5), 1058-1063. doi: 10.1037/0022-006X.62.5.1058

Chronic low back pain: toward an integrated psychosocial assessment model

1994

Journal Article

Function and the patient with chronic low back pain

Strong, Jenny, Ashton, Roderick and Large, Robert G. (1994). Function and the patient with chronic low back pain. Clinical Journal of Pain, 10 (3), 191-196. doi: 10.1097/00002508-199409000-00004

Function and the patient with chronic low back pain

1994

Journal Article

Verbal strategies used by occupational therapists in direct client encounters

Allison, H. and Strong, J. (1994). Verbal strategies used by occupational therapists in direct client encounters. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 14 (2), 112-129. doi: 10.1177/153944929401400204

Verbal strategies used by occupational therapists in direct client encounters

1994

Journal Article

Dependence and Independence in the Hostel

Groves, M., Strong, J., Camamile, C. and White, A. (1994). Dependence and Independence in the Hostel. Australian Journal on Ageing, 13 (2), 60-63. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.1994.tb00642.x

Dependence and Independence in the Hostel

1992

Journal Article

Measurement of activity levels in patients with chronic pain

White, J. and Strong, J. (1992). Measurement of activity levels in patients with chronic pain. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 12 (4), 217-228. doi: 10.1177/153944929201200402

Measurement of activity levels in patients with chronic pain

1992

Journal Article

The measurement of attitudes towards and beliefs about pain

Strong, Jenny, Ashton, Roderick and Chant, David (1992). The measurement of attitudes towards and beliefs about pain. Pain, 48 (2), 227-236. doi: 10.1016/0304-3959(92)90062-G

The measurement of attitudes towards and beliefs about pain

1992

Other Outputs

Chronic low back pain : towards an integrated psychosocial assessment model 

Strong, Jennifer (1992). Chronic low back pain : towards an integrated psychosocial assessment model . PhD Thesis, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/48bdc62

Chronic low back pain : towards an integrated psychosocial assessment model 

1991

Journal Article

Pain intensity measurement in chronic low back pain

Strong, Jenny, Ashton, Roderick and Chant, David (1991). Pain intensity measurement in chronic low back pain. Clinical Journal of Pain, 7 (3), 209-218. doi: 10.1097/00002508-199109000-00007

Pain intensity measurement in chronic low back pain

1990

Journal Article

Adaptive equipment: Its effectiveness for people with chronic lower back pain

Tyson, R. and Strong, J. (1990). Adaptive equipment: Its effectiveness for people with chronic lower back pain. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 10 (2), 111-121. doi: 10.1177/153944929001000206

Adaptive equipment: Its effectiveness for people with chronic lower back pain

1990

Journal Article

Adaptive equipment: its effectiveness for people with chronic lower back pain: response to commentary

Strong, J. (1990). Adaptive equipment: its effectiveness for people with chronic lower back pain: response to commentary. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 10 (2), 126-128. doi: 10.1177/153944929001000208

Adaptive equipment: its effectiveness for people with chronic lower back pain: response to commentary

1990

Journal Article

Pain intensity, attitude and function in back pain patients

Strong J., Ashton R., Cramond T. and Chant D. (1990). Pain intensity, attitude and function in back pain patients. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 37 (4), 179-183.

Pain intensity, attitude and function in back pain patients

1989

Journal Article

The effectiveness of relaxation techniques with patients who have chronic low back pain

Strong, J., Cramond, T. and Maas, F. (1989). The effectiveness of relaxation techniques with patients who have chronic low back pain. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 9 (3), 184-192. doi: 10.1177/153944928900900305

The effectiveness of relaxation techniques with patients who have chronic low back pain

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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