Overview
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
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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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.
Works
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2002
Book Chapter
Introduction to Pain
Unruh, A., Strong, J. and Wright, A. (2002). Introduction to Pain. Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. (pp. 3-10) edited by Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright, G. David Baxter and Patrick D. Wall. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
2002
Journal Article
Graduate-entry master's degrees: Benefits to clients? Letter to the editors: Response
Allen, M. M., Strong, J. and Polatajko, H. (2002). Graduate-entry master's degrees: Benefits to clients? Letter to the editors: Response. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65 (1), 17-17.
2002
Journal Article
The current status of pain curricula for selected health professionals in Australia and New Zealand
Gough, L. J., Strong, J. and New, F. (2002). The current status of pain curricula for selected health professionals in Australia and New Zealand. Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal, 4 (2), 57-69.
2002
Journal Article
Post Discharge Use of Bathing Equipment Prescribed by Occupational Therapists: What Lessons to Be Learned?
Wielandt, Trish, McKenna, Kryss, Tooth, Leigh and Strong, Jenny (2002). Post Discharge Use of Bathing Equipment Prescribed by Occupational Therapists: What Lessons to Be Learned?. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 19 (3), 49-65. doi: 10.1080/J148v19n03_04
2002
Book Chapter
Re-integration into work
Gibson, Libby, Allen, Shelley and Strong, Jenny (2002). Re-integration into work. Pain: A Textbook for Therapists. (pp. 267-287) edited by Jenny Strong, Anita M. Unruh, Anthony Wright and G. David Baxter. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
2002
Journal Article
Predicting discharge outcomes for stroke patients in Australia
McKenna, Kryss, Tooth, Leigh, Strong, Jenny, Ottenbacher, Kenneth, Connell, Julie and Cleary, Michael (2002). Predicting discharge outcomes for stroke patients in Australia. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 81 (1), 47-56. doi: 10.1097/00002060-200201000-00009
2002
Conference Publication
Pain education: The who and the how
Strong, J. (2002). Pain education: The who and the how. 10th World Conference on Pain, San Diego, California, 17th - 22nd August, 2002. Seattle, USA: IASP Press.
2001
Conference Publication
Evidence Based Occupational Therapy
Bennett, S., Strong, J., Rodger, S. A. and McKenna, K. T. (2001). Evidence Based Occupational Therapy. OT Australia 21st National Conference, Sheraton, Brisbane, 1-4 April, 2001. Fitzroy, Victoria: OT Australia.
2001
Conference Publication
Factors influencing post-discharge use of prescribed adaptive equipment
Wielandt, P., Strong, J. and McKenna, K. T. (2001). Factors influencing post-discharge use of prescribed adaptive equipment. OT Australia 21st National Conference, Sheraton, Brisbane, 1-4 April, 2001. Brisbane: OT Australia.
2001
Other Outputs
Report 7. Three-Month Outcomes of Training in Supervision: A Randomised Controlled Trial. A Research Evaluation of Professional Supervision and Mentoring of Allied Health Professionals in the Mental Health Service
Kavanagh, D. J., Spence, S. H., Sturk, H., Strong, J., Wilson, J. E., Worrall, L. E., Crow, N. and Skerrett, R. (2001). Report 7. Three-Month Outcomes of Training in Supervision: A Randomised Controlled Trial. A Research Evaluation of Professional Supervision and Mentoring of Allied Health Professionals in the Mental Health Service. Brisbane, Queensland: Queensland Health.
2001
Conference Publication
Occupational therapists perceptions of evidence-based practice: A survey
Bennett, S., Strong, J., Rodger, S. A., McKenna, K. T., Tooth, L. R., Mickan, S., Ziviani, J. M. and Gibson, E. (2001). Occupational therapists perceptions of evidence-based practice: A survey. 21st National Conference of OT Australia, Brisbane, 1-4 April 2001. Brisbane: OT Australia.
2001
Other Outputs
Report 2. Supervision Practice within a Large Allied Mental Health Workforce: Exploring the Phenomenon. A Research Evaluation of Professional Supervision and Mentoring of Allied Health Professionals in the Mental Health Service.
Strong, J., Kavanagh, D. J., Wilson, J. E., Spence, S. H., Worrall, L.E. and Crow, N. (2001). Report 2. Supervision Practice within a Large Allied Mental Health Workforce: Exploring the Phenomenon. A Research Evaluation of Professional Supervision and Mentoring of Allied Health Professionals in the Mental Health Service.. Brisbane, Queensland: Queensland Health.
2001
Conference Publication
An occupational performance model of functional capacity evaluation
Gibson, E. and Strong, J. (2001). An occupational performance model of functional capacity evaluation. OT Australia 21st National Conference, Sheraton, Brisbane, 1-4 April, 2001. Brisbane: OT Australia.
2001
Journal Article
Graduate-Entry Master's Degrees: Launchpad for Occupational Therapy in this millennium?
Allen, S.M.M., Strong, J. and Polatajko, H. J. (2001). Graduate-Entry Master's Degrees: Launchpad for Occupational Therapy in this millennium?. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64 (11), 572-576. doi: 10.1177/030802260106401109
2001
Other Outputs
Report 1 Supervision Practices in the Allied Mental Health Professions: How much do we know? A Research Evaluation of Professional Supervision and Mentoring of Allied Health Professionals in the Mental Health Service.
Spence, S. H., Kavanagh, D. J., Worrall, L.E., Strong, J., Wilson, J. E. and Krasny, J. (2001). Report 1 Supervision Practices in the Allied Mental Health Professions: How much do we know? A Research Evaluation of Professional Supervision and Mentoring of Allied Health Professionals in the Mental Health Service.. Brisbane, Queensland: Queensland Health.
2001
Journal Article
Rehabilitation outcomes for brain injured patients in Australia: functional status, length of stay and discharge destination
Tooth, L, McKenna, K, Strong, J, Ottenbacher, K, Connell, J and Cleary, M (2001). Rehabilitation outcomes for brain injured patients in Australia: functional status, length of stay and discharge destination. Brain Injury, 15 (7), 613-631. doi: 10.1080/02699050010013923
2001
Conference Publication
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. (2001). Adjustment and self-awareness in adults after traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury: The transition from hospital to community. 21st National Conference of OT Australia, Brisbane, 1-4 April 2001. Brisbane: OT Australia.
2001
Conference Publication
Quality of life measurement: An individualised approach
Bennett, S., Strong, J. and Najman, J. M. (2001). Quality of life measurement: An individualised approach. Continuing Professional Excellence, Sheraton, Brisbane, 1-4 April, 2001. OT Australia.
2001
Other Outputs
Report 3. Survey of Allied Health Staff of Mental Health Services in Queensland: Charting the Territory. A Research Evaluation of Professional Supervision and Mentoring of Allied Health Professionals in the Mental Health Service
Kavanagh, D. J., Worrall, L. E., Spence, S. H., Strong, J., Wilson, J. E., Sturk, H. and Crow, N. (2001). Report 3. Survey of Allied Health Staff of Mental Health Services in Queensland: Charting the Territory. A Research Evaluation of Professional Supervision and Mentoring of Allied Health Professionals in the Mental Health Service. Brisbane, Queensland: Queensland Health.
2001
Journal Article
Clinical supervision in four mental health professions: A review of the evidence
Spence, Susan H., Wilson, Jill, Kavanagh, David, Strong, Jenny and Worrall, Linda (2001). Clinical supervision in four mental health professions: A review of the evidence. Behaviour Change, 18 (3), 135-155. doi: 10.1375/bech.18.3.135
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Untangling the relationships between dyadic coping, adult attachment, couple relationships, chronic pain and function.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nicole Andrews
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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
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Sensory Over-Responsiveness and Non-Adherence with Compression Garment Wear Post-Burn
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Gray
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Building Safe Computer Use Skills Training as a Management Strategy for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Computer Users
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robin Burgess-Limerick
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2007
Master Philosophy
THE IMPACT OF PAIN COGNITIONS ON PERCEIVED DISABILITY IN PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC PAIN
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
THE OCCUPATIONAL CAREERS OF MEN LIVING WITH HIV INFECTION: INSIGHTS INTO ENGAGING IN AND ORCHESTRATING OCCUPATIONS
Principal Advisor
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
IMPLICATIONS OF ADULT ATTACHMENT THEORY FOR CHRONIC PAIN
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
ENABLING EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Principal Advisor
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2004
Master Philosophy
PATIENT-FOCUSSED OUTCOMES OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PAIN CENTRE INPATIENT CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
A phenomenological analysis of chronic pain in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-related Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE POST-DISCHARGE USE OF EQUIPMENT
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION FOR REHABILITATION CLIENTS WITH CHRONIC BACK PAIN
Principal Advisor
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2003
Master Occupational Therapy
QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CARERS OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA: A COMPARISON BETWEEN RURAL AND METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES
Principal Advisor
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2002
Master Philosophy
THE NEED FOR PERIODIC RE-EDUCATION SESSIONS FOR CHRONIC BACK PAIN PATIENTS WHO HAVE ATTENDED PAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES
Principal Advisor
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2023
Master Philosophy
Small scars are not insignificant
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tomomi McAuliffe
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Maternal-Foetal Attachment and its Relationship with Maternal and Infant Factors
Associate Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Socio-cultural and contextual variables in medical encounters between a doctor, an elderly patient, and the patient's companion in Vietnam
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Roland Sussex, Dr Emma Crawford
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2019
Master Philosophy
The experience of wearing compression garments post-burn injury: A qualitative study of patient perspectives and recommendations for practice
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jodie Copley
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Adaptive functioning of children and adolescents with persistent pain: associations with sensory modulation and attachment
Associate Advisor
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2014
Master Philosophy
Associations between gender, coping patterns and functioning for people with chronic pain
Associate Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
The Language of Pain in Vietnamese
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Roland Sussex
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Retirement of Older Taxi Drivers in Singapore: An exploration of experience and needs and the development of a support program
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jacki Liddle
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
It's a whole lot more than just about my pain: Understanding and responding to the social dimension of living with chronic pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Henman
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXPERT OPINIONS ON WORK CAPACITY: A GROUNDED THEORY
Associate Advisor
Media
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