Browsing Honours Theses and Postgraduate Coursework by publication year
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Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy in Australian Cancer Care
Published 2014-02-11Background / Aim: Increasing rates of cancer survival in Australia indicate that more people are living with long-term side effects of the disease and its treatment, and survivorship is now often considered a distinct phase ...Open AccessThesis -
The measurement properties of the original Barthel Index : A systematic review
Published 2014-02-11Background: Worldwide many countries are experiencing ageing populations. Ageing can result in older adults experiencing compromised health and increased hospitalisations making older adults recurrent users of health care ...Open AccessThesis -
A Pilot Study to Investigate the Feasibility of an Occupational Therapy Early Referral Tool for Nurses in Acute Care
Published 2014-02-11Background/aim: Acute care priorities are focused on stabilisation of a patient’s condition on admission. Patients with multi-morbidities affecting functional performance may not have their needs adequately met. Occupational ...Open AccessThesis -
Relationships Between Supportive Physical Home Environment and Participation in Life Activities Amongst Community-Living, Older Australians
Published 2014-02-11Objective: To investigate if there are associations between physical measures of home supportiveness and participation in life activities for older Australians. Method: A secondary analysis of cross-sectional study data ...Open AccessThesis -
The Perceptions of Australian Oncologists Regarding Cognitive Changes in Cancer Survivors
Published 2015-11-30Background: With survivorship increasingly recognised as a distinct phase of cancer care, uncertainty has emerged within the oncology community regarding the roles and responsibilities of those caring for cancer survivors. ...Open AccessThesis -
“I'm not telling an illness story. I'm telling a story of opportunity”: Making sense of voice hearing experiences
Published 2016-01-11Background/aim: Traditional approaches to voice hearing discourage the exploration of this experience. Current evidence suggests that understanding voice hearing experiences (VHE) facilitates recovery; yet, little is known ...Open AccessThesis -
Occupational Therapy Goals during Acute Discharge for Older Adults
Published 2016-01-11This thesis investigates the characteristics and nature of occupational therapy goals during acute discharge for older adults. The thesis is presented in two chapters: 1. Literature review 2. Journal manuscript The literature ...Open AccessThesis -
A critical comparison of the similarities and differences in the conceptualisation of disability between Indigenous people in Australia and New South Wales disability service agencies
Published 2016-01-11This thesis critically compares the conceptualisation of disability in the public discourse between Indigenous people and New South Wales (NSW) government and non-government disability service agencies. This study explores ...Open AccessThesis -
Ethical Dilemmas Experienced by Occupational Therapists Working in Private Practice
Published 2016-01-11Background: Contemporary healthcare systems are constantly evolving. Healthcare professionals including occupational therapists are required to adapt to increasing contextual demands while maintaining professional and ...Open AccessThesis -
Ethical dilemmas experienced by Australian public practice occupational therapists
Published 2016-01-11Occupational therapists working within Australia’s dynamic and complex publicly-funded health sector may experience ethical dilemmas as they fulfill their professional responsibilities, compromising client care, straining ...Open AccessThesis -
Allied health education for disability rights: A Case study from the University of Sydney's Faculty of Health Sciences
Published 2016-02-05Introduction: Persons with disabilities are vulnerable to rights violations when accessing healthcare. As allied health professionals play a significant role in the care of persons with disabilities, it is important that ...Open AccessThesis -
Occupational Therapy with Australian Indigenous children and their families: A rural and remote perspective
Published 2016-02-05Background/aim: Occupational therapy service delivery must be adapted when working with Indigenous communities, as there is a diversity of beliefs, values and customs. There are currently no evidence-based models of therapy ...Open AccessThesis -
Goal setting with older people in acute care before and after discharge: Occupational therapists' perspectives
Published 2016-02-05Background: The World Health Organisation identified that there is an increased risk to elderly of readmission to hospital following an acute hospital admission due to decreased function and deconditioning during ...Open AccessThesis -
Practical Food Groups: Exploring their contribution towards facilitating cognitive behavioural changes that suppport long term outcomes for individuals with eating disorders
Published 2016-02-05Objective: Relapse and rehospitalisation in individuals with eating disorders is a critical issue, especially considering their high prevalence. Emerging evidence supports practical and activity-based interventions as a ...Open AccessThesis -
Exploring the integration of behavioural experiments into eating disorders treatment
Published 2016-03-03This dissertation explores the value and usefulness of behavioural experiments in the treatment of eating disorders. The dissertation is presented as two components: • Section One: A literature review • Section Two: A ...Open AccessThesis -
Unveiling the Concept of Person-centered Dementia Care within Occupational Therapy in Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Critical Interpretive Synthesis
Published 2017-01-25Background: People with dementia living in residential aged care facilities are at risk of being deprived of occupational engagement. The link between occupational therapy and meaningful engagement of residents with moderate ...Open AccessThesis, Honours -
The invisible malady: a critical review of the quality of instruments to measure cancer-related cognitive changes (CRCC) in women with breast cancer
Published 2017-01-25Purpose: The purpose of this critical review was to determine what assessment instruments are potentially available for identifying cancer related cognitive changes (CRCC) in women with breast cancer. It sought to determine ...Open AccessThesis, Honours -
Breast Cancer Screening Practices and Associated Factors among Chinese-Australian Women Living in Sydney
Published 2017-02-02In Australia, early detection plays a leading role in reducing mortality from breast cancer. Little is known about how Chinese-Australian women engage in breast cancer screenings. This study aimed to investigate breast ...Open AccessThesis, Honours -
An evaluation of the falls prevention practice of community-based allied health professionals working in primary care
Published 2017-02-02Objectives: This study aimed to explore allied health professional’s (AHP) current practice and understanding of falls prevention and to investigate self-reported change following a professional development workshop. ...Open AccessThesis, Honours -
Animal Assisted Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parent Perspectives
Published 2018-01-29Background/aim: Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a promising intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but requires further research. This study aims to explore the parent perspective of the therapeutic impact of ...Open AccessThesis