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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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
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
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
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
2016
Journal Article
Single-case-design study of finger-to-axilla compression bandaging for edema of the hemiplegic upper limb
Gustafsson, Louise, Lunnon, Jessica, Hoyle, Melanie, Marshall, Kathryn and Bower, Kylie (2016). Single-case-design study of finger-to-axilla compression bandaging for edema of the hemiplegic upper limb. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70 (2), p1-p7. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2016.019125
2015
Conference Publication
Fact or fiction? Compression management for post-stroke edema of the upper limb
Gustafsson, L., Bower, K., Marshall, K., Slaughter, A., Walter, A., Cavaye, J., Patterson, E. and Hoyle, M. (2015). Fact or fiction? Compression management for post-stroke edema of the upper limb. The European Stroke Organisation - Annual Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, 17-19 April 2015. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1111/ijs.12479
2014
Journal Article
Development of an activity card sort for australian adults aged 18-64 years
Gustafsson, Louise, de Jonge, Desleigh, Lai, Yvonne, Muuse, Jessica, Naude, Nicola and Hoyle, Melanie (2014). Development of an activity card sort for australian adults aged 18-64 years. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 61 (6), 403-414. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12145
2014
Journal Article
The impact of STRENGTH on the expected and actual transition to home experience
Gustafsson, Louise A., Hodson, Tenelle J., Fleming, Jennifer M. and Hoyle, Melanie F. (2014). The impact of STRENGTH on the expected and actual transition to home experience. Disability and Rehabilitation, 36 (26), 2244-2251. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2014.904937
2014
Conference Publication
A qualitative exploration of the meaning of community for older Australians
Hoyle, Melanie, Ryan, Carly and Gustafsson, Louise (2014). A qualitative exploration of the meaning of community for older Australians. Occupational Therapy Australia QLD 2014 State Conference: Engage, Inspire, Advance, Noosa, QLD Australia, 23-25 October 2014.
2014
Journal Article
Paths to Work after Stroke in Australia
Killey, J., Gustafsson, L. and Hoyle, M. (2014). Paths to Work after Stroke in Australia. Brain Impairment, 15 (2), 99-106. doi: 10.1017/BrImp.2014.18
2014
Journal Article
Single-case design evaluation of compression therapy for edema of the stroke-affected hand
Gustafsson, Louise, Walter, Alexandra, Bower, Kylie, Slaughter, Adrienne and Hoyle, Melanie (2014). Single-case design evaluation of compression therapy for edema of the stroke-affected hand. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68 (2), 203-211. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2014.009423
2014
Conference Publication
The impact of UQDRIVE groups for older people on personal transport and lifestyle issues after driving cessation
Gustafsson, Louise, Liddle, Jacki, Liang, Phyllis, Hoyle, Melanie and Aplin, Tammy (2014). The impact of UQDRIVE groups for older people on personal transport and lifestyle issues after driving cessation. WFOT 2014: 16th International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Yokohama, Japan, 18-21 June, 2014. Yokohama, Japan: World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
2014
Conference Publication
The influence of life stage on the transition experience of carers: Implications for rehabilitation
McColl, S., Gustafsson, L., Hoyle, M. and Fleming, J. (2014). The influence of life stage on the transition experience of carers: Implications for rehabilitation. SMART STROKES 2014 Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 28-29 August 2014. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/ijs.12334_2
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Melanie Hoyle is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
Designing Assistive Technologies for Wheelchair Users¿ Hybrid and Work-from-Home Practices
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
Contact Dr Melanie Hoyle directly for media enquiries about:
- Assistive Technology
- National Disability Insurance Scheme
- Occupational therapy
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