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)

81 - 100 of 259 works

2014

Conference Publication

Cross-cultural pain semantics: an applied multidisciplinary approach to understanding the pain of childbirth

Power, Stephanie, Bogossian, Fiona E., Strong, Jenny and Sussex, Roland (2014). Cross-cultural pain semantics: an applied multidisciplinary approach to understanding the pain of childbirth. AILA World Congress, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 10-15 August 2014.

Cross-cultural pain semantics: an applied multidisciplinary approach to understanding the pain of childbirth

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

2013

Journal Article

Comparative responsiveness of verbal and numerical rating scales to measure pain intensity in patients with chronic pain

Chien, Chi-Wen, Bagraith, Karl S., Khan, Asaduzzaman, Deen, Michael and Strong, Jenny (2013). Comparative responsiveness of verbal and numerical rating scales to measure pain intensity in patients with chronic pain. Journal of Pain, 14 (12), 1653-1662. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2013.08.006

Comparative responsiveness of verbal and numerical rating scales to measure pain intensity in patients with chronic pain

2013

Journal Article

Enhancing the vocational outcomes of people with chronic disabilities caused by a musculoskeletal condition: development and evaluation of content of self-management training modules

Johnston, V., Strong, J., Gargett, S., Jull, G. and Ellis, N. (2013). Enhancing the vocational outcomes of people with chronic disabilities caused by a musculoskeletal condition: development and evaluation of content of self-management training modules. Work, Pre-Press (3), 1-14. doi: 10.3233/WOR-131722

Enhancing the vocational outcomes of people with chronic disabilities caused by a musculoskeletal condition: development and evaluation of content of self-management training modules

2013

Journal Article

Mapping patient goals to the international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF): examining the content validity of the low back pain core sets

Bagraith, Karl S., Hayes, Julia and Strong, Jenny (2013). Mapping patient goals to the international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF): examining the content validity of the low back pain core sets. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 45 (5), 481-487. doi: 10.2340/16501977-1134

Mapping patient goals to the international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF): examining the content validity of the low back pain core sets

2013

Journal Article

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) can be used to describe multidisciplinary clinical assessments of people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions

Bagraith, Karl S. and Strong, Jenny (2013). The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) can be used to describe multidisciplinary clinical assessments of people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Clinical Rheumatology, 32 (3), 383-389. doi: 10.1007/s10067-012-2130-1

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) can be used to describe multidisciplinary clinical assessments of people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions

2013

Journal Article

Foundations for work-related practice: occupational therapy and physiotherapy entry-level curricula

Adam, Kerry, Strong, Jenny and Chipchase, Lucy (2013). Foundations for work-related practice: occupational therapy and physiotherapy entry-level curricula. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 20 (2), 91-100. doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2013.20.2.91

Foundations for work-related practice: occupational therapy and physiotherapy entry-level curricula

2013

Journal Article

Developing computer competencies for eWorkers within call centres

Kirk, Elizabeth, Strong, Jenny and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2013). Developing computer competencies for eWorkers within call centres. Work, 46 (3), 283-295. doi: 10.3233/WOR-121533

Developing computer competencies for eWorkers within call centres

2013

Journal Article

Patients’ expectations of acute low back pain management: implications for evidence uptake

Hoffmann, Tammy C., Del Mar, Chris B., Strong, Jenny and Mai, Juliana (2013). Patients’ expectations of acute low back pain management: implications for evidence uptake. BMC Family Practice, 14 (1) 7, 7.1-7.6. doi: 10.1186/1471-2296-14-7

Patients’ expectations of acute low back pain management: implications for evidence uptake

2013

Conference Publication

Dar a luz 'To bring to the light' a pilot study of English and Spanish birth pain narratives

Power, Stephanie, Bogossian, Fiona E., Strong, Jennifer and Sussex, Roland D. (2013). Dar a luz 'To bring to the light' a pilot study of English and Spanish birth pain narratives. ACM2013: Australian College of Midwives 18th Biennial Conference, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 30 September - 3 October 2013. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2013.08.206

Dar a luz 'To bring to the light' a pilot study of English and Spanish birth pain narratives

2013

Conference Publication

Dar a luz 'To bring to the light' a pilot study of English and Spanish birth pain narratives

Power, Stephanie, Bogossian, Fiona, Strong, Jennifer and Sussex, Roland (2013). Dar a luz 'To bring to the light' a pilot study of English and Spanish birth pain narratives. -, -, -. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2013.08.206

Dar a luz 'To bring to the light' a pilot study of English and Spanish birth pain narratives

2013

Journal Article

Preparing occupational therapists and physiotherapists students for work-related practice: a clinical education iniative at one Australian university

Adam, Kerry, Strong, Jenny and Chipchase, Lucinda (2013). Preparing occupational therapists and physiotherapists students for work-related practice: a clinical education iniative at one Australian university. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 11 (1), 1-9.

Preparing occupational therapists and physiotherapists students for work-related practice: a clinical education iniative at one Australian university

2012

Journal Article

Activity pacing, avoidance, endurance, and associations with patient functioning in chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Andrews, Nicole E., Strong, Jennifer and Meredith, Pamela J. (2012). Activity pacing, avoidance, endurance, and associations with patient functioning in chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93 (11), 2109-2121. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.05.029

Activity pacing, avoidance, endurance, and associations with patient functioning in chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2012

Journal Article

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

Strong, Jenny, Hughes, Clair, Wilson, Wayne, Arnott, Wendy, Isles, Rosemary and Bennison, Anne (2012). Perceptions of feedback among undergraduate and postgraduate students of four health science disciplines. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 10 (4), 1-7.

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

2012

Journal Article

'Talk to us like we're people, not an X-ray': the experience of receiving care for chronic pain

Nielsen, Mandy, Foster, Michele, Henman, Paul and Strong, Jenny (2012). 'Talk to us like we're people, not an X-ray': the experience of receiving care for chronic pain. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 19 (2), 138-143. doi: 10.1071/PY11154

'Talk to us like we're people, not an X-ray': the experience of receiving care for chronic pain

2012

Journal Article

Disentangling disability in the fear avoidance model: More than pain interference alone

Bagraith, Karl S., Strong, Jenny and Sussex, Roland (2012). Disentangling disability in the fear avoidance model: More than pain interference alone. Clinical Journal of Pain, 28 (3), 273-274. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e3182273e47

Disentangling disability in the fear avoidance model: More than pain interference alone

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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