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Overview
Background
A/Prof Leigh Tooth is a Principal Research Fellow who specialises in research on maternal and child health and general women's health, in particular on women carers, health inequalities and the socio-economic determinants of health, quality of life and comorbidity.
A/Prof Leigh Tooth is currently Principal Research Fellow and Deputy Director of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH). She chairs the Data Access Committee of the ALSWH. She is CI on the NHMRC funded Centre for Research Excellence on Women and Non-communicable Disease (CRE WaND): Prevention and Detection (2019–2024). She was CI on the NHMRC funded Mothers and their Children’s Health Study (MatCH) (2014-2018). MatCH is investigating the relationship between mothers’ health history, since 1996, and the family environment to children’s health and development outcomes, including health service utilisation. She is also leading a program of research into health inequalities and the socio-economic determinants of health, and women carers. Her other current research interests are quality of life and comorbidity. Her previous research experiences include a NHMRC Public Health Fellowship (1999-2003), during which she investigated the short and long term functional and community outcomes of people following stroke, and being a NHMRC Fellow with the Longitudinal Studies Unit in the School of Public Health at the University of Queensland researching statistical methodology and teaching into the epidemiology program. She has a PhD and first class honours degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Queensland.
Availability
- Associate Professor Leigh Tooth is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Health inequalities in lifecourse research
Impact of health inequalities on health outcomes across the lifecourse in women Impact of health inequalities on health service use Impact of intergenerational mobility of health inequalities on health outcomes
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Maternal and child health
A/Prof Leigh Tooth is CI on the NHMRC funded Mothers and their Children’s Health Study (MatCH). MatCH is investigating the relationship between mothers’ health history, since 1996, and the family environment to children’s health and development outcomes, including health service utilisation.
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chronic disease/multi-morbidity
Measurement of multi-morbidity Impact of mulit-morbidity on health outcomes in women
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Caring
Impacts of caring on Australian women Determinants of transitions in caring by women Health service use of women carers
Research impacts
I have successfully led several major research projects which have focussed on elements of the Australian health care system. Several of my research publications and reports have informed health policy, for example by:
· Delivering policy recommendations about the use and impact of Medicare and DVA funded health care services on war widows to the DVA
· Delivering policy recommendations to inform the
1) Government’s National Respite for Carers Program, in particular the Employed Carers Innovative Project,
2) Report by the Centre for Health Service Development on “Effective Caring: A synthesis of the International Evidence on Carer Needs and Interventions”, and subsequently
3) Australian Government’s National Women’s Health Policy 2010.
I am also one of the founding chief investigators of the OTseeker (Occupational Therapy Systematic Evaluation of Evidence) database (http:\\www.otseeker.com). OTseeker contains citations and abstracts of >9000 systematic reviews and RCTs relevant to occupational therapy. All RCTs have been critically appraised and rated to assist therapists’ judge the quality and usefulness of trials to help inform clinical interventions and decision making. OTseeker is freely available worldwide. Since its launch in 2003, OTseeker has had >2 million visits; people accessing OTseeker come from >100 countries including the USA, UK, Canada, the Scandinavian countries, Japan, Germany, Senegal, Chad, Slovenia, Columbia, Georgia, Tanzania and Kuwait.
The quality and impact of OTseeker is reinforced by its continued external funding since 2002.
The international status and importance of OTseeker is further evidenced by:
· Endorsement at the International Conference on Evidence based Practice in 2004
· The invitation by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) to the developers of OTseeker to contribute to the 2011 special edition WFOT bulletin on “Evidence based Occupational Therapy Practice around the Globe” (see publication A65).
· Endorsement during the opening keynote address at the 2013 Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference in Adelaide, in which Professor Marion Walker from the University of Nottingham, UK, said “… every occupational therapist should have OTseeker on their desktop.”
· Its description as a key resource in occupational therapy texts, research policy documents of international occupational therapy associations, journal articles and editorials, and its listing on hundreds of library and professional websites.
Works
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2003
Conference Publication
Satisfaction after rehabilitation for stroke: Patient versus family ratings
Ottenbacher, Kenneth and Tooth, Leigh (2003). Satisfaction after rehabilitation for stroke: Patient versus family ratings. Asia Pacific Scientific Forum: New Discoveries in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke: Bench to Bedside to Community, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 8-10 June, 2003. Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins for the American Heart Association.
2003
Conference Publication
The extent and quality of evidence on the effectiveness of injury prevention & management: An analysis of the OTseeker database
McCluskey, A., Lovarini, M., McKenna, K., Bennett, S., Tooth, L., Strong, J. and Hoffmann, T. (2003). The extent and quality of evidence on the effectiveness of injury prevention & management: An analysis of the OTseeker database. The extent and quality of evidence on the effectiveness of injury prevention & management: An analysis of the OTseeker database, Brighton-le-Sands, Sydney, 5 September 2003. Sydney, Australia: OT Australia.
2003
Journal Article
Further evidence for the agreement between patients with stroke and their proxies on the Frenchay Activities Index
Tooth, LR, McKenna, KT, Smith, M and O'Rourke, P (2003). Further evidence for the agreement between patients with stroke and their proxies on the Frenchay Activities Index. Clinical Rehabilitation, 17 (6), 656-665. doi: 10.1191/0269215503cr661oa
2003
Journal Article
Optimal daily total end range time for contracture: resolution in hand splinting
Glasgow, C., Wilton, J. and Tooth, L. R. (2003). Optimal daily total end range time for contracture: resolution in hand splinting. Journal of Hand Therapy, July-Sep (3), 207-218. doi: 10.1016/S0894-1130(03)00036-X
2003
Conference Publication
Satisfaction after rehabilitation for stroke: patient versus family ratings
Ottenbacher, K. and Tooth, L. (2003). Satisfaction after rehabilitation for stroke: patient versus family ratings. Asia Pacific Scientific Forum on New Discoveries in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke, Honolulu, Hawaii, 8 -10 June 2003. Baltimore, MD, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
2003
Conference Publication
Patient performance on Reintegration to Normal Living Index and the Frenchay Activities Index: Do patients and significant others agree?
Tooth, L. R., Smith, M., McKenna, K. T. and O'Rourke, P. K. (2003). Patient performance on Reintegration to Normal Living Index and the Frenchay Activities Index: Do patients and significant others agree?. Leading Change: OT Australia 22nd National Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, 6-9 April 2003.
2003
Journal Article
Reliability of scores between stroke patients and significant others on the Reintegration to Normal Living (RNL) Index
Tooth, LR, McKenna, KT, Smith, M and O'Rourke, PK (2003). Reliability of scores between stroke patients and significant others on the Reintegration to Normal Living (RNL) Index. Disability And Rehabilitation, 25 (9), 433-440. doi: 10.1080/0963828031000069726
2003
Journal Article
Introducing OTseeker (Occupational Therapy Systematic Evaluation of Evidence): A new evidence database for occupational therapists
Bennett, Sally, Hoffmann, Tammy, McCluskey, Annie, McKenna, Kryss, Strong, Jennifer and Tooth, Leigh (2003). Introducing OTseeker (Occupational Therapy Systematic Evaluation of Evidence): A new evidence database for occupational therapists. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 57 (6), 635-638. doi: 10.5014/ajot.57.6.635
2003
Journal Article
Effect of functional gain on satisfaction with medical rehabilitation after stroke
Tooth, Leigh R., Ottenbacher, Kenneth J., Smith, Pamela M., Illing, Sandra B., Linn, Richard T., Gonzales, Vera A. and Granger, Carl V. (2003). Effect of functional gain on satisfaction with medical rehabilitation after stroke. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 82 (9), 692-699. doi: 10.1097/01.PHM.0000083672.01300.47
2002
Conference Publication
Rehabilitation outcomes in traumatic spinal cord injury: Functional status, length of stay and discharge setting
Geraghty, Tim, McKenna, Kryss and Tooth, Leigh (2002). Rehabilitation outcomes in traumatic spinal cord injury: Functional status, length of stay and discharge setting. International Spinal Cord Society (ISCOC) Australasian Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 28-30 November 2002.
2002
Conference Publication
Factors affecting use of prescribed adaptive equipment
Wielandt, P. M., McKenna, K. T., Tooth, L. R. and Strong, J. (2002). Factors affecting use of prescribed adaptive equipment. Occupational Therapy 7th State Conference, Townsville, Australia, 20-21 September, 2002.
2002
Journal Article
A comparison of 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. (2002). A comparison of adjustment and self-awareness in adults after traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury: The transition from hospital to community. The Journal of Cognitive Rehabilitation, 20 (3), 28-36.
2002
Journal Article
Occupational therapists' use and perceptions of written client education materials
Sharry, Renee, McKenna, Kryss and Tooth, Leigh (2002). Occupational therapists' use and perceptions of written client education materials. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 56 (5), 573-576. doi: 10.5014/ajot.56.5.573
2002
Journal Article
Compliance with hand therapy programs: Therapists' and patients' perceptions
Kirwan, L., Tooth, L. R. and Harkin, C. (2002). Compliance with hand therapy programs: Therapists' and patients' perceptions. Journal of Hand Therapy, 15 (1), 31-40.
2002
Other Outputs
Prediction of length of stay for rehabilitation patients using the Australian National Sub-acute and Non-acute Patient (AN-SNAP) system
McKenna, K., Tooth, L., Strong, J., Ottenbacher, K., Connell, J. and Cleary, M. (2002). Prediction of length of stay for rehabilitation patients using the Australian National Sub-acute and Non-acute Patient (AN-SNAP) system.
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
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
Journal Article
Developing a cardiac rehabilitation education resource for rural health workers in Queensland: Reviewing the process and outcomes
Parker, Elizabeth, O'Connor-Fleming, M., Tooth, L. and Humphries, R. J. (2002). Developing a cardiac rehabilitation education resource for rural health workers in Queensland: Reviewing the process and outcomes. The Australian journal of rural health, 10 (1), 15-19. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1584.2002.tb00003.x
2002
Conference Publication
Patient versus proxy reporting of patient abilities to manage instrumental activities of daily living six months post stroke rehabilitation: preliminary results
Tooth, Leigh Rhonda (2002). Patient versus proxy reporting of patient abilities to manage instrumental activities of daily living six months post stroke rehabilitation: preliminary results. 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Brisbane, 7-10 May 2002.
2001
Journal Article
Long-term care of people below age 65 with severe acquired brain injury: appropriateness of aged care facilities
Cameron, Cate, Pirozzo, Sandi and Tooth, Leigh R. (2001). Long-term care of people below age 65 with severe acquired brain injury: appropriateness of aged care facilities. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 25 (3), 261-264.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Leigh Tooth is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Reproductive events and workforce participation across the life course
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Waller
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Doctor Philosophy
Infertility/subfertility and health in later life
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gita Mishra
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Doctor Philosophy
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Australian Women
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ahmed Mehdi, Professor Gita Mishra, Professor Ranjeny Thomas
Completed supervision
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The influence of pre-pregnancy weight and weight changes on pregnancy complications and child growth and development
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gita Mishra
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Perceived neighbourhood cohesion and health among mid-aged Australian women
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Annette Dobson
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Postpartum depression in Australia: an exploration of profiles and characteristics
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gita Mishra
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Social inequalities in body weight trajectory among young women: The role of reproductive events
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gita Mishra
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Dynamic Splinting the Stiff Hand: Improving Evidence to Optimize Clinical Outcomes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Jennifer Fleming
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
The 'golden hour': an examination of mortality from major trauma in an informal, decentralised state-wide emergency medical system
Associate Advisor
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2003
Master Occupational Therapy
THE SUITABILITY AND COMPREHENSIBILITY OF WRITTEN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EDUCATION MATERIAL FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE
Associate Advisor
Media
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