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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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 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
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.
2013
Conference Publication
Developing the Australian activity card sort (young adults) for stroke research and clinical practice
Gustafsson, L., De Jonge, D., Hoyle, M., Naude, N., Lai, Y. and Muuse, J. (2013). Developing the Australian activity card sort (young adults) for stroke research and clinical practice. Risk, Recovery & Reorganisation 9th Australasian Nursing & Allied Health Stroke Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 22-23 August 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/ijs.12172
2012
Journal Article
A driving cessation program to identify and improve transport and lifestyle issues of older retired and retiring drivers
Gustafsson, Louise, Liddle, Jacki, Liang, Phyllis, Pachana, Nancy, Hoyle, Melanie, Mitchell, Geoff and McKenna, Kryss (2012). A driving cessation program to identify and improve transport and lifestyle issues of older retired and retiring drivers. International Psychogeriatrics, 24 (5), 794-802. doi: 10.1017/S1041610211002560
2012
Conference Publication
Evaluating compression bandaging for the hemiplegic upper limb
Gustafsson, L., Walter, A., Bower, K., Slaughter, A. and Hoyle, M. (2012). Evaluating compression bandaging for the hemiplegic upper limb. STROKE 2012 CONFERENCE - A combined event of the Stroke Society of Australasia 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting and the 8th Smart Strokes Australasian Nursing and Allied Health Stroke Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 29-31 August 2012. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/j.1747-4930.2012.00907.x
2011
Conference Publication
Understanding Community Participation after Stroke
Hoyle, Melanie, Gustafsson, Louise, Meredith, Pamela and Ownsworth, Tamara (2011). Understanding Community Participation after Stroke . In Through the Looking Glass: The Future of Allied Health Research Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 30 November 2011.
2011
Journal Article
Participant feedback and satisfaction with the UQDRIVE groups for driving cessation
Gustafsson, Louise A., Liddle, Jacki M., Lua, Shunwei, Hoyle, Melanie F., Pachana, Nancy A., Mitchell, Geoffrey K. and McKenna, Kryss T. (2011). Participant feedback and satisfaction with the UQDRIVE groups for driving cessation. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78 (2), 110-117. doi: 10.2182/cjot.2011.2.6
2010
Conference Publication
Transitioning Home Post Stroke
Hoyle, Melanie, Gustafsson, Louise, Meredith, Pamela and Ownsworth, Tamara (2010). Transitioning Home Post Stroke . Occupational Therapy Australia QLD Aged and Rehabilitation Symposium, Noosa, QLD Australia, 10-11 November 2010.
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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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
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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