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)

161 - 180 of 259 works

2003

Journal Article

Does participation in a pain course based on the international association for the study of pain's curricula guidelines change student knowledge about pain?

Strong, J., Meredith, P.J., Darnell, R. E., Chong, M. and Roche, P.A. (2003). Does participation in a pain course based on the international association for the study of pain's curricula guidelines change student knowledge about pain?. Pain research and management, 8 (3), 137-142. doi: 10.1155/2003/263802

Does participation in a pain course based on the international association for the study of pain's curricula guidelines change student knowledge about pain?

2002

Book Chapter

Cancer pain

Strong, Jenny and Bennett, Sally (2002). Cancer pain. Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. (pp. 411-423) edited by Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright, G. David Baxter and Patrick D. Wall. Edinburgh, U. K.: Churchill Livingstone.

Cancer pain

2002

Conference Publication

A survey of current supervision practices of allied health staff in mental health services

Kavanagh, D, Strong, J, Wilson, J, Worrall, L, Sturk, H and Crow, N (2002). A survey of current supervision practices of allied health staff in mental health services. -, -, 2002. Basingstoke, U.K.: Taylor and Francis.

A survey of current supervision practices of allied health staff in mental health services

2002

Conference Publication

Evaluating the outcomes of multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation: Why, what and how

Nicholas, M., Strong, J. and Turk, D. C. (2002). Evaluating the outcomes of multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation: Why, what and how. 10th World Conference on Pain, San Diego, California, 17th - 22nd August, 2002. Seattle, USA: IASP Press.

Evaluating the outcomes of multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation: Why, what and how

2002

Book Chapter

Pain assessment and measurement

Strong, Jenny, Sturgess, Jennifer, Unruh, Anita M. and Vicenzino, Bill (2002). Pain assessment and measurement. Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. (pp. 123-147) edited by Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright and G. David Baxter. Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone.

Pain assessment and measurement

2002

Journal Article

Expert review of an approach to functional capacity evaluation

Gibson, Libby and Strong, Jenny (2002). Expert review of an approach to functional capacity evaluation. Work, 19 (3), 231-242.

Expert review of an approach to functional capacity evaluation

2002

Book

Pain: A Textbook for Therapists

Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright and G. David Baxter eds. (2002). Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. United Kingdom: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.

Pain: A Textbook for Therapists

2002

Book Chapter

Lifestyle management

Strong, J. (2002). Lifestyle management. Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. (pp. 289-306) edited by Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright, G. David Baxter and Patrick D. Wall. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Lifestyle management

2002

Journal Article

A comparison of adjustment and self-awareness in adults after traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury: The transition from hospital to community

Fleming, J. M., Tooth, L. R., Connell, J. W. and Strong, J. (2002). A comparison of adjustment and self-awareness in adults after traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury: The transition from hospital to community. The Journal of Cognitive Rehabilitation, 20 (3), 28-36.

A comparison of adjustment and self-awareness in adults after traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury: The transition from hospital to community

2002

Journal Article

Pain Control: An open learning program

Strong, J. (2002). Pain Control: An open learning program. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 49, 217-217.

Pain Control: An open learning program

2002

Book Chapter

Chronic pain and psychiatric problems

Large, R. G., New, F., Strong, J. and Unruh, A. (2002). Chronic pain and psychiatric problems. Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. (pp. 425-442) edited by Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright, G. David Baxter and Patrick D. Wall. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Chronic pain and psychiatric problems

2002

Conference Publication

Complexities in living with chronic pain

Strong, J., Moran, M., Gibson, L. and Presnell, S. R. (2002). Complexities in living with chronic pain. 13th World Congress of Occupational Therapists, Stockholm, Sweden, June 23-28, 2002.

Complexities in living with chronic pain

2002

Conference Publication

Factors affecting use of prescribed adaptive equipment

Wielandt, P. M., McKenna, K. T., Tooth, L. R. and Strong, J. (2002). Factors affecting use of prescribed adaptive equipment. Occupational Therapy 7th State Conference, Townsville, Australia, 20-21 September, 2002.

Factors affecting use of prescribed adaptive equipment

2002

Book Chapter

Psychologically based pain management strategies

Strong, J. and Unruh, A. (2002). Psychologically based pain management strategies. Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. (pp. 169-185) edited by Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright, G. David Baxter and Patrick D. Wall. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Psychologically based pain management strategies

2002

Journal Article

Treatment outcome in individuals with chronic pain: is the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire (PSOCQ) a useful tool? Jenny StrongCorresponding Author Contact Information, E-mail The Corresponding Author, a, Kym Westburya, Glen Smithb, Ian McKenziec and W

Strong, Jenny, Westbury, Kym, Smith, Glen, McKenzie, Ian and Ryan, William (2002). Treatment outcome in individuals with chronic pain: is the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire (PSOCQ) a useful tool? Jenny StrongCorresponding Author Contact Information, E-mail The Corresponding Author, a, Kym Westburya, Glen Smithb, Ian McKenziec and W. Pain, 97 (1-2), 65-73. doi: 10.1016/S0304-3959(01)00493-6

Treatment outcome in individuals with chronic pain: is the Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire (PSOCQ) a useful tool? Jenny StrongCorresponding Author Contact Information, E-mail The Corresponding Author, a, Kym Westburya, Glen Smithb, Ian McKenziec and W

2002

Journal Article

A survey of occupational therapy in Australian work practice

Deen, M., Gibson, L. and Strong, J. (2002). A survey of occupational therapy in Australian work practice. Work: a journal of prevention, assessment & rehabilitation, 19 (3), 219-230. doi: 10.3233/wor-2002-00258

A survey of occupational therapy in Australian work practice

2002

Book Chapter

Chronic pain problems

Strong, J. (2002). Chronic pain problems. Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. (pp. 397-410) edited by Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright, G. David Baxter and Patrick D. Wall. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Chronic pain problems

2002

Conference Publication

A controlled trial of training in supervision

Crow, N., Kavanagh, D., Wilson, J., Sturk, H., Spence, S., Strong, J., Worrall, L. and Skerrett, R. (2002). A controlled trial of training in supervision. -, -, 2002. Basingstoke, U.K.: Taylor and Francis.

A controlled trial of training in supervision

2002

Conference Publication

Looking at how we do business: Evidence based review of a multidisciplinary pain centre

Sharry, R. M., Strong, J. and Cramond, T. R. (2002). Looking at how we do business: Evidence based review of a multidisciplinary pain centre. Beyond the Horn, Sydney, Australia, 24-27 March, 2002. Seattle, USA: Australian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Looking at how we do business: Evidence based review of a multidisciplinary pain centre

2002

Other Outputs

Prediction of length of stay for rehabilitation patients using the Australian National Sub-acute and Non-acute Patient (AN-SNAP) system

McKenna, K., Tooth, L., Strong, J., Ottenbacher, K., Connell, J. and Cleary, M. (2002). Prediction of length of stay for rehabilitation patients using the Australian National Sub-acute and Non-acute Patient (AN-SNAP) system.

Prediction of length of stay for rehabilitation patients using the Australian National Sub-acute and Non-acute Patient (AN-SNAP) system

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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