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
Media expert

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)

61 - 80 of 259 works

2015

Journal Article

Sensory sensitivity and strategies for coping with pain

Meredith, Pamela J, Rappel, Georgia, Strong, Jenny and Bailey, Kirsty J (2015). Sensory sensitivity and strategies for coping with pain. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69 (4) 6904240010, 6904240010-6904240010p10. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2015.014621

Sensory sensitivity and strategies for coping with pain

2015

Journal Article

Quiet about pain: experiences of Aboriginal people in two rural communities

Strong, Jenny, Nielsen, Mandy, Williams, Michael, Huggins, Jackie and Sussex, Roland (2015). Quiet about pain: experiences of Aboriginal people in two rural communities. Australian Journal of Rural Healthx, 23 (3), 181-184. doi: 10.1111/ajr.12185

Quiet about pain: experiences of Aboriginal people in two rural communities

2015

Journal Article

Implementing a self-management intervention for people with a chronic compensable musculoskeletal injury in a workers compensation context: a process evaluation

Sheppard, Dianne M., Gargett, Susan, MacKenzie, Alison, Jull, Gwendolen, Johnston, Venerina, Strong, Jennifer, Battersby, Malcolm and Ellis, Niki (2015). Implementing a self-management intervention for people with a chronic compensable musculoskeletal injury in a workers compensation context: a process evaluation. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 25 (2) 17, 412-422. doi: 10.1007/s10926-014-9551-4

Implementing a self-management intervention for people with a chronic compensable musculoskeletal injury in a workers compensation context: a process evaluation

2015

Conference Publication

Why does pain language matter? The elicited and non-elicited verbal pain language of labour

Power, Stephanie, Bogossian, Fiona E., Strong, Jenny and Sussex, Roland (2015). Why does pain language matter? The elicited and non-elicited verbal pain language of labour. The Passage of Motherhood Conference , Brisbane, Australia, 7-9 May, 2015.

Why does pain language matter? The elicited and non-elicited verbal pain language of labour

2015

Journal Article

Health Professions as Distinct Cultures in Interprofessional, Intercultural Clinical Placements: A Pilot Study Exploring Implications for Interprofessional Supervision

Eley, Diann S., McAllister, Lindy, Chipchase, Lucy, Strong, Jenny, Allen, Shelley and Davidson, Bronwyn (2015). Health Professions as Distinct Cultures in Interprofessional, Intercultural Clinical Placements: A Pilot Study Exploring Implications for Interprofessional Supervision. International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care, 3 (1), 108-118.

Health Professions as Distinct Cultures in Interprofessional, Intercultural Clinical Placements: A Pilot Study Exploring Implications for Interprofessional Supervision

2015

Journal Article

Associations among gender, coping patterns and functioning for individuals with chronic pain: a systematic review

El-Shormilisy, Nina, Strong, Jenny and Meredith, Pamela J. (2015). Associations among gender, coping patterns and functioning for individuals with chronic pain: a systematic review. Pain Research and Management, 20 (1), 48-55. doi: 10.1155/2015/490610

Associations among gender, coping patterns and functioning for individuals with chronic pain: a systematic review

2015

Journal Article

The relationship between approach to activity engagement, specific aspects of physical function, and pain duration in chronic pain

Andrews, Nicole E., Strong, Jenny and Meredith, Pamela J. (2015). The relationship between approach to activity engagement, specific aspects of physical function, and pain duration in chronic pain. The Clinical Journal of Pain, 32 (1), 20-31. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000226

The relationship between approach to activity engagement, specific aspects of physical function, and pain duration in chronic pain

2015

Journal Article

Overactivity: is it a valid construct?

Andrews, Nicole Emma, Strong, Jenny and Meredith, Pamela Joy (2015). Overactivity: is it a valid construct?. PAIN, 156 (10), 1991-2000. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000259

Overactivity: is it a valid construct?

2015

Conference Publication

Online learning platforms to support student reflections regarding working across cultures and critical thinking regarding practice contexts.

Campbell, E., Strong, J., Copley, J., Caine, A-M and Davila, W. (2015). Online learning platforms to support student reflections regarding working across cultures and critical thinking regarding practice contexts.. Occupational Therapy Australia 26th National Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne, 1 July, 2015. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal:

Online learning platforms to support student reflections regarding working across cultures and critical thinking regarding practice contexts.

2014

Journal Article

Avoidance or incapacitation: a discussion on definition and validity of objective measures of avoidance, persistence and overactivity

Andrews, Nicole E., Strong, Jenny and Meredith, Pamela J. (2014). Avoidance or incapacitation: a discussion on definition and validity of objective measures of avoidance, persistence and overactivity. Clinical Journal of Pain, 31 (7), 670-672. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000121

Avoidance or incapacitation: a discussion on definition and validity of objective measures of avoidance, persistence and overactivity

2014

Journal Article

Adult attachment and approaches to activity engagement in chronic pain

Andrews, Nicole E., Meredith, Pamela J., Strong, Jenny and Donohue, Genevieve F. (2014). Adult attachment and approaches to activity engagement in chronic pain. Pain research and management, 19 (5), 317-327. doi: 10.1155/2014/838954

Adult attachment and approaches to activity engagement in chronic pain

2014

Journal Article

Interprofessional learning during an international fieldwork placement

Strong, J., Chipchase, L., Allen, S., Eley, D. S., McAllister, L. and Davidson, B. (2014). Interprofessional learning during an international fieldwork placement. International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care, 2 (2), 27-39. doi: 10.11120/pblh.2014.00032

Interprofessional learning during an international fieldwork placement

2014

Journal Article

Perceptions of assessment among undergraduate and postgraduate students of four health science disciplines

Wilson, Wayne J., Bennison, Anne, Arnott, Wendy, Hughes, Clair, Isles, Rosemary and Strong, Jenny (2014). Perceptions of assessment among undergraduate and postgraduate students of four health science disciplines. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 12 (2), 1-8.

Perceptions of assessment among undergraduate and postgraduate students of four health science disciplines

2014

Journal Article

Associations between physical activity and sleep in adults with chronic pain: a momentary, within-persons perspective

Andrews, Nicole E., Strong, Jenny, Meredith, Pamela J. and D'Arrigo, Rachel G. (2014). Associations between physical activity and sleep in adults with chronic pain: a momentary, within-persons perspective. Physical Therapy, 94 (4), 499-510. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130302

Associations between physical activity and sleep in adults with chronic pain: a momentary, within-persons perspective

2014

Book Chapter

Participating in life roles

Strong, Jenny (2014). Participating in life roles. Pain: a textbook for health professionals. (pp. 361-368) edited by Hubert van Griensven, Jenny Strong and Anita M. Unruh. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier.

Participating in life roles

2014

Book Chapter

Rehabilitation and the World Health Organization's classification of functioning, disability and health

Balgraith, Karl and Strong , Jenny (2014). Rehabilitation and the World Health Organization's classification of functioning, disability and health. Pain: a textbook for health professionals. (pp. 339-360) edited by Hubert van Griensven, Jenny Strong and Anita M. Unruh. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier.

Rehabilitation and the World Health Organization's classification of functioning, disability and health

2014

Conference Publication

Birth Talk, Birth Culture: What do mothers say and do during labour? A workshop on the language of labour pain

Power, S., Bogossian, F., Strong, J. and Sussex, R. (2014). Birth Talk, Birth Culture: What do mothers say and do during labour? A workshop on the language of labour pain. 30th Triennial Congress, International Confederation of Midwives, Prague, Czech Republic, 1-5 June 2014.

Birth Talk, Birth Culture: What do mothers say and do during labour? A workshop on the language of labour pain

2014

Book Chapter

Living with HIV infection: insights into occupational markers of health and occupational adaptation

Molineux, Matthew, Strong, Jenny and Rickard, Wendy (2014). Living with HIV infection: insights into occupational markers of health and occupational adaptation. Occupational science for occupational therapy. (pp. 121-132) edited by Doris Pierce. Thorofare, NJ, United States: Slack.

Living with HIV infection: insights into occupational markers of health and occupational adaptation

2014

Book Chapter

Pain assessment and measurement

Strong, Jenny, van Griensven, H. and Vicenzino, Bill (2014). Pain assessment and measurement. Pain: a textbook for health professionals. (pp. 91-113) edited by Hubert van Griensven, Jenny Strong and Anita M. Unruh. London, United Kindom: Elsevier.

Pain assessment and measurement

2014

Book Chapter

Workplace rehabilitation

Libby, Gibson and Jenny, Strong (2014). Workplace rehabilitation. Pain: a textbook for health professionals. (pp. 253-268) edited by Hubert van Griensven, Jenny Strong and Anita M. Unruh. London, United Kingdom: Elsevier.

Workplace rehabilitation

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

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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

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