Overview
Background
Melanie Hoyle is a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at The University of Queensland. She completed her PhD is 2022 and Masters in Occupational Therapy Studies in 2004. These degrees were on the back of previously completed studies in science, psychology, health management and health promotion. Melanie has practiced in a broad range of clinical areas, with diverse population groups. She is passionate about partnering with people to support participation in occupations and improve life satisfaction regardless of health condition. Presently her research interests are concentrated on factors that impact on people’s participation in the community and her PhD focused on exploring these influences with people who have experience stroke. She also has research interests in the impact of the NDIS on consumer and clincians experiences in service provision, assistive technology and home-modifications and their influence on participation outcomes, and facilitating leisure opportunities for people with disabilities.
Availability
- Dr Melanie Hoyle is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Women's Health), Queensland University of Technology
- Masters (Coursework) of Occupational Therapy Studies, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma, Central Queensland University
- Doctor of Philosophy of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Allied Health, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Assistive Technology
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Consumer/Client Codesign
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Life Satisfaction
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Occupational Therapy
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Participation
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Personal Factors
Works
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2023
Conference Publication
Preparing occupational therapy students for the National Disability Insurance Scheme: Evaluation of an online module
Hoyle, Melanie, Forbes, Roma and Bonner, Katy (2023). Preparing occupational therapy students for the National Disability Insurance Scheme: Evaluation of an online module. OTA 30th National Conference and Exhibition 2023, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 21-23 June 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Critical Reflection and its Implications for Curriculum Engagement and Development
Mills, Caroline, Doroud, Nastaran, Hoyle, Melanie and Meechan, Elizabeth (2023). Critical Reflection and its Implications for Curriculum Engagement and Development. Education Day - OTA 30th National Conference and Exhibition 2023, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 20 June 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Occupational therapy and its roles in implementing the WHO/UNICEF global report on assistive technology
Layton, Natasha, Hoyle, Melanie, Lo, Adam, Callaway, Libby, Smith, Emma M., Wang, Rosalie, Baudin, Katarina, Pettersson, Cecilia and Gowran, Rosemary Joan (2023). Occupational therapy and its roles in implementing the WHO/UNICEF global report on assistive technology. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin, 79 (2), 109-117. doi: 10.1080/14473828.2023.2214755
2022
Conference Publication
Six Grand Challenges in Assistive Technology Outcomes and Impacts: A Call to Arms for Australia
Layton, Natasha and Hoyle, Melanie (2022). Six Grand Challenges in Assistive Technology Outcomes and Impacts: A Call to Arms for Australia. Australian Assistive Technology Conference [AATC], Adelaide, SA Australia, 24-25 November 2022.
2022
Journal Article
The support needs of health professional educators to teach clinical skills online: Experiences of COVID-19 lockdowns from three countries
Martin, Romany, Mandrusiak, Allison, Hoyle, Melanie , Fuentes-Cimma, Javiera, Henrico, Karien , Patterson, Freyr, Penman, Adriana, Hill, Anne and Forbes, Roma (2022). The support needs of health professional educators to teach clinical skills online: Experiences of COVID-19 lockdowns from three countries. Focus on Health Professional Education, 23 (3), 18-35. doi: 10.11157/fohpe.v23i3.588
2022
Conference Publication
Experiences of participation, life satisfaction, and personal factors from adults living in the community after stroke: A qualitative study
Hoyle, Melanie F., Gustafsson, Louise A. and Meredith, Pamela J. (2022). Experiences of participation, life satisfaction, and personal factors from adults living in the community after stroke: A qualitative study. SMART STROKES 2022, Sydney, NSW Australia, 18-19 August 2022. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.
2021
Conference Publication
Designing Feedback for Inclusive Teaching and Learning
Bowker, Shari, Slade, Christine and Hoyle, Melanie (2021). Designing Feedback for Inclusive Teaching and Learning. Teaching and Learning Week 2021, St Lucia, QLD Australia, 1-5 November 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Allied health student and educator experiences of teaching and learning clinical skills online in response to COVID-19
Forbes, Roma , Martin, Romany, Patterson, Freyr, Hill, Anne, Hoyle, Melanie, Penman, Adriana, Leung, Letizia, Smith, Sage and Mandrusiak, Allison (2021). Allied health student and educator experiences of teaching and learning clinical skills online in response to COVID-19. QLD Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Showcasing Research and Scholarship in Teaching and Learning, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 15 July 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Allied health student and educator experiences of teaching and learning clinical skills online in response to COVID-19
Forbes, R., Martin, R., Patterson, F., Hill, A., Hoyle, M. and Penman, A. (2021). Allied health student and educator experiences of teaching and learning clinical skills online in response to COVID-19. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 15 July 2021.
2021
Conference Publication
Can't get no satisfaction": Personal factors and associations with satisfaction post-stroke
Hoyle, M., Meredith, P., Ownsworth, T., Khan, A. and Gustafsson, L. (2021). Can't get no satisfaction": Personal factors and associations with satisfaction post-stroke . Occupational Therapy Australia – 29th National Conference, Cairns, QLD Austalia, 23-25 June 2021.
2021
Journal Article
Exploring allied health professional student and academic teacher experiences of teaching and learning clinical skills online in response to COVID-19
Forbes, Roma, Martin, Romany, Patterson, Freyr, Hill, Anne, Hoyle, Melanie, Penman, Adriana, Leung, Letizia, Smith, Sage and Mandrusiak, Allison (2021). Exploring allied health professional student and academic teacher experiences of teaching and learning clinical skills online in response to COVID-19. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 9 (1). doi: 10.53300/001c.24488
2020
Conference Publication
Changing perspective on data analysis: My PhD statistical journey
Hoyle, M., Gustafsson, L., Meredith, P., Ownsworth, T. and Khan, A. (2020). Changing perspective on data analysis: My PhD statistical journey . School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences – Post-Graduate Research Conference 2020, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4 December 2020.
2020
Journal Article
Home Modification Service Delivery in Australia
Aplin, Tammy, Hoyle, Melanie, Fiechtner, Emma, Bailey, Adelle and Ainsworth, Elizabeth (2020). Home Modification Service Delivery in Australia. Journal of Aging and Environment, 34 (2), 1-20. doi: 10.1080/26892618.2020.1743512
2019
Conference Publication
Exploration of participation and personal factors post-stroke
Hoyle, Melanie, Gustafsson, Louise, Meredith, Pamela and Ownsworth, Tamara (2019). Exploration of participation and personal factors post-stroke. LONDON: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD.
2019
Conference Publication
Satisfaction in Daily Occupations (SDO): An examination of satisfaction of older Australians and a potential tool for measurement
Hoyle, Melanie, McKinley, Jocelyn and Gustafsson, Louise (2019). Satisfaction in Daily Occupations (SDO): An examination of satisfaction of older Australians and a potential tool for measurement . Occupational Therapy Australia – 28th National Conference, Sydney, NSW Australia, 10-12 July 2019.
2019
Book Chapter
Sourcing and evaluating products and designs
de Jonge, Desleigh and Hoyle, Melanie (2019). Sourcing and evaluating products and designs. Occupational therapist's guide to home modification practice. (pp. 225-246) edited by E. Ainsworth and D. DeJonge. Thorofare, NJ, United States: Slack. doi: 10.4324/9781003525264-10
2019
Book Chapter
Evaluating outcomes
de Jonge, Desleigh and Hoyle, Melanie (2019). Evaluating outcomes. Occupational therapist's guide to home modification practice. (pp. 283-311) edited by E. Ainsworth and D. DeJonge. Thorofare, NJ, United States: Slack. doi: 10.4324/9781003525264-13
2019
Book Chapter
Evaluating clients' home modification needs and priorities
de Jonge, Desleigh and Hoyle, Melanie (2019). Evaluating clients' home modification needs and priorities. Occupational therapist's guide to home modification practice. (pp. 111-144) edited by E. Ainsworth and D. DeJonge. Thorofare, NJ, United States: Slack. doi: 10.4324/9781003525264-6
2019
Book Chapter
Developing and tailoring interventions
de Jonge, Desleigh, Hoyle, Melanie and Ainsworth, Elizabeth (2019). Developing and tailoring interventions. Occupational therapist's guide to home modification practice. (pp. 195-223) edited by E. Ainsworth and D. DeJonge. Thorofare, NJ, United States: Slack. doi: 10.4324/9781003525264-9
2017
Book Chapter
The occupational therapist: enabling activities and participation using assistive technology
De Jonge, Desleigh, Hoyle, Melanie, Layton, Natasha and Verdonck, Michele (2017). The occupational therapist: enabling activities and participation using assistive technology. Assistive technology assessment handbook. (pp. 211-234) edited by Stefano Federici and Marcia Scherer. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781351228411
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Melanie Hoyle is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Understanding the OT role in the process of psychiatric assistance dog placement
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jessica Hill
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Master Philosophy
Enhancing employment outcomes for people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus: Innovative strategies for improving service provision.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Tomomi McAuliffe
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Doctor Philosophy
Codesign of a shared decision making framework for children with spinal disabilities, their families and clinicians when considering participation at home, school and in the community.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jodie Copley, Dr Sarah Reedman
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Doctor Philosophy
Codesign of a shared decision making framework for children with spinal disabilities, their families and clinicians when considering participation at home, school and in the community.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jodie Copley, Dr Sarah Reedman
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Doctor Philosophy
Fostering resilience and personal growth for people with traumatic spinal cord injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor James Kirby, Associate Professor Jacki Liddle
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Doctor Philosophy
Human-Centered Independent Living for People with Paraplegia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Wei Qi Koh, Dr Dhaval Vyas
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Doctor Philosophy
Helping people with stroke return to meaningful and healthy lives early after stroke
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer, Dr Niru Mahendran
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Doctor Philosophy
Fostering resilience and personal growth for people with traumatic spinal cord injury
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor James Kirby, Associate Professor Jacki Liddle
Media
Enquiries
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- Assistive Technology
- National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Occupational therapy
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