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Dr Tammy Aplin
Dr

Tammy Aplin

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Overview

Background

Dr Aplin’s research focuses on the home environment in a range of health and social service contexts. This includes home modifications, occupational therapy community practice, home care and housing. Within these practice contexts her research fits within three themes, understanding, application and evaluation. 1) Understanding the experience of home or life at home and how it is impacted by services and social structures. 2) Applying findings to develop practice including assessment, interventions, practice models and training and 3) Evaluating current and developed practices within services.

A key area of research for Dr Aplin is home modification practice. Her PhD sought to understand the experience of home and how this influenced and is impacted by home modifications. Applying these findings, she developed two measurement instruments to inform decision making, and evaluate home modification practice. She has continued research into home modification practice along with other projects exploring the relationships between home and health and evaluating and developing services provided in the home including community OT practice and home care. Additionally, Tammy has research interests in assistive technology, including best practice in their provision.

Availability

Dr Tammy Aplin is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Works

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77 works between 2009 and 2025

1 - 20 of 77 works

2025

Journal Article

Codesigning Solutions for Assistive Technology Service Provision in Queensland, Australia

Aplin, Tammy, Gustafsson, Louise, Hogan, Christy, Owens, Michelle, Hayden Boyd, , Hodson, Tenelle, Shirota, Camila and Bissett, Michelle (2025). Codesigning Solutions for Assistive Technology Service Provision in Queensland, Australia. Health Expectations, 28 (3) e70322, 3. doi: 10.1111/hex.70322

Codesigning Solutions for Assistive Technology Service Provision in Queensland, Australia

2025

Journal Article

Nature-based interventions and nature interaction for people with acquired brain injury: A systematic scoping review

Norwood, Michael, Aplin, Tammy and Gustafsson, Louise (2025). Nature-based interventions and nature interaction for people with acquired brain injury: A systematic scoping review. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 104 102612, 102612-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102612

Nature-based interventions and nature interaction for people with acquired brain injury: A systematic scoping review

2025

Journal Article

Supporting Occupational Therapists in Predischarge Home Visit Decision-Making: Development and Evaluation of a Decision-Making Support Tool

Aplin, Tammy, Godfrey, Maureen, De Michele, Liana, Hoffman, Amelia, Palmer, Claire, Mccormack, Christine, Halin, Courtney, King, Michelle, Nix, Jacqueline, Eldridge, Amy and Eames, Sally (2025). Supporting Occupational Therapists in Predischarge Home Visit Decision-Making: Development and Evaluation of a Decision-Making Support Tool. Occupational Therapy International, 2025 (1) 2296340, 2296340. doi: 10.1155/oti/2296340

Supporting Occupational Therapists in Predischarge Home Visit Decision-Making: Development and Evaluation of a Decision-Making Support Tool

2025

Book Chapter

Evolving and pluralistic: understanding the environment in occupational therapy

Aplin, Tammy, Serrata-Malfitano, Ana Paula and Barlott, Tim (2025). Evolving and pluralistic: understanding the environment in occupational therapy. Human occupation: contemporary concepts and lifespan perspectives. (pp. 431-449) edited by Ted Brown, Stephen Isbel, Louise Gustafsson, Sharon Gutman, Diane Powers Dirette, Bethan Collins and Tim Barlott. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003504610-27

Evolving and pluralistic: understanding the environment in occupational therapy

2024

Journal Article

Seeking residents' views regarding Australian residential aged care: a scoping review

Caine, Anne-Maree, Gustafsson, Louise, Molineux, Matthew and Aplin, Tammy (2024). Seeking residents' views regarding Australian residential aged care: a scoping review. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 43 (3), 442-453. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13344

Seeking residents' views regarding Australian residential aged care: a scoping review

2024

Journal Article

Training and learning support for people with vision impairment in the use of smartphones and applications (apps): an exploratory Australasian survey

Tan, Hwei Lan, Aplin, Tammy, McAuliffe, Tomomi, Siow, Ai Sun and Gullo, Hannah (2024). Training and learning support for people with vision impairment in the use of smartphones and applications (apps): an exploratory Australasian survey. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 71 (5), 756-770. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12972

Training and learning support for people with vision impairment in the use of smartphones and applications (apps): an exploratory Australasian survey

2024

Journal Article

Exploring occupational therapy practice in Australian residential aged care facilities: a cross‐sectional survey

Rooney, Donna, Aplin, Tammy, Bennett, Sally, Gui, Dorcas Simin and Scott, Theresa (2024). Exploring occupational therapy practice in Australian residential aged care facilities: a cross‐sectional survey. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 71 (4), 578-592. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12943

Exploring occupational therapy practice in Australian residential aged care facilities: a cross‐sectional survey

2024

Journal Article

“It’s not, can you do this? It’s… how do you feel about doing this?” A critical discourse analysis of sexuality support after spinal cord injury

Bryant, Chloe, Aplin, Tammy, Piantedosi, Diana K. and Setchell, Jenny (2024). “It’s not, can you do this? It’s… how do you feel about doing this?” A critical discourse analysis of sexuality support after spinal cord injury. Sexuality and Disability, 42 (2), 259-275. doi: 10.1007/s11195-024-09837-y

“It’s not, can you do this? It’s… how do you feel about doing this?” A critical discourse analysis of sexuality support after spinal cord injury

2024

Journal Article

A commitment to partnering with people with lived experience: Beginning conversations by exploring preferred language

Aplin, Tammy, Russi, Mark, Bryant, Emma, Frost, Dennis, Sam, Maureen Ah, Lund, Charles, Ong, Emily, Listopad, Laura and Liddle, Jacki (2024). A commitment to partnering with people with lived experience: Beginning conversations by exploring preferred language. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 71 (1), 1-3. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12934

A commitment to partnering with people with lived experience: Beginning conversations by exploring preferred language

2023

Conference Publication

Perspectives of people with lived experience of spinal cord injury on the support received for sexuality

Guegan, Camilla, Bryant, Chloe, Decastro, Mikayla, Aplin, Tammy and Setchell, Jenny (2023). Perspectives of people with lived experience of spinal cord injury on the support received for sexuality. ANZSCoS Annual Scientific Meeting 2023, Adelaide, SA Australia, 22-24 November 2023.

Perspectives of people with lived experience of spinal cord injury on the support received for sexuality

2023

Journal Article

Relationships between housing and health for older private renters: evidence from a pilot study in Australia

Aplin, Tammy and Petersen, Maree (2023). Relationships between housing and health for older private renters: evidence from a pilot study in Australia. Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, 38 (3), 1869-1888. doi: 10.1007/s10901-022-10007-9

Relationships between housing and health for older private renters: evidence from a pilot study in Australia

2023

Journal Article

Training and learning support to use smartphones and apps for people with vision impairment (PVI): a multi-site qualitative study on trainers’ perspectives from Australia, Canada, and Singapore

Tan, Hwei Lan, Aplin, Tammy, Gullo, Hannah and McAuliffe, Tomomi (2023). Training and learning support to use smartphones and apps for people with vision impairment (PVI): a multi-site qualitative study on trainers’ perspectives from Australia, Canada, and Singapore. British Journal of Visual Impairment, 42 (3), 754-768. doi: 10.1177/02646196231183891

Training and learning support to use smartphones and apps for people with vision impairment (PVI): a multi-site qualitative study on trainers’ perspectives from Australia, Canada, and Singapore

2023

Journal Article

Assistive technology funding and policy in Australia: Moving towards a healthier assistive technology ecosystem

Aplin, Tammy and Gustafsson, Louise (2023). Assistive technology funding and policy in Australia: Moving towards a healthier assistive technology ecosystem. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 70 (4), 417-419. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12895

Assistive technology funding and policy in Australia: Moving towards a healthier assistive technology ecosystem

2023

Conference Publication

A critical approach to exploring sexual and intimate occupations after spinal cord injury

Decastro, Mikayla, Bryant, Chloe, Aplin, Tammy, Guegan, Camilla and Setchell, Jenny (2023). A critical approach to exploring sexual and intimate occupations after spinal cord injury. Occupational Therapy Australia 30th National Conference and Exhibition, Cairns, QLD Australia, 21-23 June 2023. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley & Sons.

A critical approach to exploring sexual and intimate occupations after spinal cord injury

2023

Journal Article

Implementation of the “clinical framework for the delivery of health services” by treating healthcare professionals: perspectives of regulators and insurers

Adalja, Bhavya, Aplin, Tammy, Sterling, Michele and Johnston, Venerina (2023). Implementation of the “clinical framework for the delivery of health services” by treating healthcare professionals: perspectives of regulators and insurers. Disability and Rehabilitation, 46 (3), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2171496

Implementation of the “clinical framework for the delivery of health services” by treating healthcare professionals: perspectives of regulators and insurers

2023

Journal Article

Perceived usability of tablet crushers: comparison of devices by people with and without limited hand functions

Lee, Su Vin, Aplin, Tammy, Sefidani Forough, Aida and Steadman, Kathryn J. (2023). Perceived usability of tablet crushers: comparison of devices by people with and without limited hand functions. Pharmaceutics, 15 (2) 517, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15020517

Perceived usability of tablet crushers: comparison of devices by people with and without limited hand functions

2022

Journal Article

“No Man’s Land”: the experiences of persons injured in a road traffic crash wanting to return to work in Queensland, Australia

Abedi, Masoumeh, Aplin, Tammy, Gane, Elise and Johnston, Venerina (2022). “No Man’s Land”: the experiences of persons injured in a road traffic crash wanting to return to work in Queensland, Australia. Disability and Rehabilitation, 46 (1), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2153178

“No Man’s Land”: the experiences of persons injured in a road traffic crash wanting to return to work in Queensland, Australia

2022

Journal Article

Understanding home modification outcomes from the perspective of older people and people with a disability: informing home modification evaluation

Ainsworth, Elizabeth, Aplin, Tammy, de Jonge, Desleigh and Bennett, Sally (2022). Understanding home modification outcomes from the perspective of older people and people with a disability: informing home modification evaluation. Disability and Rehabilitation, 45 (24), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2146765

Understanding home modification outcomes from the perspective of older people and people with a disability: informing home modification evaluation

2022

Journal Article

Partnering with consumers: Do occupational therapists genuinely partner? Can we do more?

Aplin, Tammy and Liddle, Jacki (2022). Partnering with consumers: Do occupational therapists genuinely partner? Can we do more?. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 69 (6), 649-652. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12848

Partnering with consumers: Do occupational therapists genuinely partner? Can we do more?

2022

Journal Article

The home environment: influences on the health of young-old and old-old adults in Australia

Aplin, Tammy, Lowies, Braam and McGreal, Stanley (2022). The home environment: influences on the health of young-old and old-old adults in Australia. Ageing and Society, 44 (6) PII S0144686X22000757, 1-19. doi: 10.1017/s0144686x22000757

The home environment: influences on the health of young-old and old-old adults in Australia

Supervision

Availability

Dr Tammy Aplin is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a Community Occupational Therapy Outcome Measure

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Jacki Liddle

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Occupational Therapy in the Residential Aged Care Setting: The Occupational Therapists Role and Service Delivery in Australia

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Sally Bennett, Associate Professor Theresa Scott

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Home modifications and assistive technologies: Are our mobs getting what they need?

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Emma Crawford

Completed supervision

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