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RECOVER Injury Research Centre

Locality: Herston

Phone: +61 7 3365 5560

Address: 288 Herston Road 4006 Herston, QLD, Australia

Website: https://recover.centre.uq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a goal-centred, client-centred counselling style for eliciting behaviour change by helping people to explore and resolve ambivalence. Want to learn more? Register for our #MI workshop on 26 November: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/motivational-interviewing-w

24.01.2022 Farewell and congratulations to our Director The RECOVER team bid a sincere farewell to Professor Deborah Theodoros who is retiring from the role of Director at RECOVER. Professor Theodoros will be officially retiring from full-time work but certainly not retiring from her involvement with the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences. Professor Theodoros was recently bestowed the title of Emeritus Professor within the HaBS Faculty ...for her commitment to health sciences and valued contributions to the UQ community... https://habs.uq.edu.au//two-new-emeritus-professors-announ Farewell Deb, we will miss your optimistic leadership style and your hearty laugh around the office! Warmest wishes from all the team at RECOVER.

23.01.2022 A new study at RECOVER is designed to better understand driving challenges for individuals with chronic pain. If you are aged over 18, have chronic pain and drive at least three times a week you may be eligible to participate. All phases of the study can be conducted from home. More information here: https://bit.ly/3doVENG

23.01.2022 Join us for a Consumer & Community Online Forum. The forum will provide an overview of the types of consumer engagement activities occurring at RECOVER, along with discussions designed to explore ways that consumers can become more involved. The online Zoom forum will be held 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Thursday 19th November 2020. Registrations and more information can be found here: https://bit.ly/2HLJsLI

23.01.2022 Call for submissions Frontiers in Computer Science special topic issue on Single Case Designs and digital health is welcoming submissions on digital health applications, delivery, and analysis of Single Case Designs (including SCEDS and N-of-1 studies) in any health discipline. The focus is on: mobile health (mHealth) and applications (apps) wearable devices, sensors and implants, real-time tracking, data analytics and online registries,... patient experience of digital health and mobile health, patients as collaborators in personalized medicine, self-tracking in citizen science. Manuscripts by 30th January 2020. More information can be found here: https://www.frontiersin.org//creating-evidence-from-real-w. See more

23.01.2022 RECOVER researcher Dr Rutger de Zoete has been busy at the Australian Physiotherapy Association annual conference #TRANSFORM2019 recently, participating in the Conference Advisory Committee, chairing sessions and delivering two platform presentations! Discover more about Rutger's research here: https://recover.centre.uq.edu.au/profile/757/rutger-de-zoete

23.01.2022 Learn more about the RAPPORT screening tool to identify individuals who are at risk of poor physical and/or mental health recovery following minor and moderate road traffic crash-related injuries. The tool can be administered by both health and non-health professionals and could especially be useful for injury case managers. A video which explains the tool can be found here: https://bit.ly/2ALH83T

21.01.2022 Learn more about Dr Esther Smits work at RECOVER and the development of the RAPPORT screening tool. RAPPORT can potentially be used to identify individuals who are at risk of poor physical and/or mental health recovery following minor and moderate road traffic crash-related injuries. https://recover.centre.uq.edu.au//featured-researcher-dr-e

21.01.2022 Do you have neck or back pain from a road traffic crash? We want to hear about your experiences of medication use for neck or back pain following a road traffic crash. Join UQs study by phone, anywhere in Australia. Participants receive a $20 gift voucher. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2w4I4hX

19.01.2022 Experienced an injury in the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme in Queensland? It is well known that Australia has a complex maze of systems providing rehabilitation and income support for people with an injury. Researchers at RECOVER are looking for volunteers to participate in in-depth telephone interviews about their experiences of the CTP scheme in Queensland. For more information about the study https://bit.ly/3nc5uXw

19.01.2022 Have you recently experienced neck or back pain following a road traffic crash? We need your input for a research study about peoples experiences of using medicines after a road traffic crash. Participate by telephone from home! Dr Jane Nikles talks about her latest research study https://recover.centre.uq.edu.au//medicine-use-pain-follow

18.01.2022 Does physiotherapist-led stress inoculation training integrated with exercise improve pain-related disability more than exercise only in patients with whiplash-associated disorders? The answer is yes, it does. Research conducted by Professor Michele Sterling and colleagues demonstrated that the stress inoculation and exercise group improved more than the exercise alone group by clinically meaningful amounts. A synopsis of the research study can be found here https://bit.ly/3l39rO3 A critical appraisal published in the Journal of Physiotherapy had high praise for the study stating Sterling et al conducted a high-quality randomised controlled trial that should serve as a model for future rehabilitation trials https://bit.ly/34hZAOu

18.01.2022 Take part in a research study aiming to understand driving challenges for individuals with chronic pain. Our research team is seeking: 1. Australian health professionals with experience in working with individuals with chronic pain, general practitioners, and community-based occupational therapy driving assessors. 2. Individuals with Chronic Pain (Adults over the age of 18 years old who hold a valid Australian driver's licence; Have persistent non-cancer pain for at least t...hree months (i.e. i.e. spinal pain, low back pain, neck pain); and, Have not been diagnosed with a condition affecting the vestibular or central nervous system or visual acuity.) You will receive a $50 e-gift voucher at the completion of the interview as a token of our appreciation. Email the principal investigator Dr Atiyeh Vaezipour at '[email protected]' for further information and details on how to participate. See more

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Elise Gane, Conjoint Research Fellow with RECOVER, who received an award for her conference presentation at the Transform 2019 National Australian Physiotherapy Conference in Adelaide on 17th 19th October. Elises paper Do people with minor to moderate injuries return to work within one month of a road traffic crash was awarded the Best Early Career Research Paper at in the Occupational Health stream. Other RECOVER team members on this paper were Associate Professor Venerina Johnston, Dr Esther Smits and Dr Charlotte Brakenridge. Learn more about this exciting research on the RECOVER website https://recover.centre.uq.edu.au//returning-work-after-roa

18.01.2022 Thanks to all the consumers who participated in our online Consumer and Community Forum last week. Consumers raised some helpful, creative and practical ideas during the brainstorming sessions. We will post a summary on the 'Get Involved' part of our website very soon.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Atiyeh Vaezipour, Prof Trevor Russell and colleagues on their recent publication in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR). Learn more about their research which evaluated mobile phone apps for adults with communication disorders https://bit.ly/2JkuYDq

17.01.2022 Physiotherapists looking to increase their knowledge of patient recovery after whiplash injury are now able to access a free digital evidence-based risk prediction tool, WhipPredict. Read more about the tool and the work of Professor Michele Sterling and her team in the March edition of the Australian Physiotherapy Magazine inmotion. ARTICLE: bit.ly/2wkkDkm

15.01.2022 Professional development opportunity for health professionals who work with patients after injury. Come join us for 4 weekly training sessions via zoom to help patients better manage stress alongside exercise. For more information: https://bit.ly/3h6FCIU

14.01.2022 Wanted: Consumer representatives with a lived experience of a compulsory third-party claim in QLD. Do you know anyone with a lived-experience of a compulsory third-party (CTP) claim in Queensland? We are looking for 1 or 2 consumers who have had a road traffic crash and a CTP claim to contribute to an advisory panel. Consumers must have had the CTP claim within the last three years. More information about the advisory panel can be found here: https://bit.ly/3cmkXzP

13.01.2022 RECOVER Injury Research Centre is committed to genuine consumer and community involvement in all stages of our research. We want our consumers to be more than just our research participants! Learn more or register to become a consumer representative at https://recover.centre.uq.edu.au/get-involved

13.01.2022 To sit or stand? Are you a University of Queensland employees who uses a sit-stand desk or workstation and also experiences lower back pain (LBP)? If so, RECOVER researchers would like to invite you to participate in a research study. The study is investigating the impact of sit-stand recommendations on LBP. For more information contact Dr Charlotte Brakenridge on (07) 3346 4816 or email [email protected] or see the study recruitment page here: https://recover.centre.uq.edu.au/identifying-optimal-sit-st

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Atiyeh Vaezipour from the Improving the delivery of evidence-based services team, who together with colleagues in speech pathology at RBWH (Burns, Hickey, Burfein, Farrell) were successful in obtaining an RBWH Foundation grant. The project Co-design, development, and evaluation of an immersive virtual reality therapy tool for individuals with communication disorders. Professor Deb Theodoros is a Co-Investigator on the project. Learn more about the project here:https://recover.centre.uq.edu.au//grant-success-technology

12.01.2022 In January 2020 The University of Queensland and MAIC released the 3rd edition of Whiplash injury recovery: a self-help guide. https://recover.centre.uq.edu.au//whiplash-injury-recovery

11.01.2022 Designed for injury case managers and physios the RAPPORT (Risk Assessment for poor Physical and Psychological Outcome in Recovery Tool for injuries sustained in a road traffic crash) is available for free on our website https://bit.ly/2ALH83T Learn more about the tool and the work being conducted by Dr Esther Smits https://recover.centre.uq.edu.au//featured-researcher-dr-e

11.01.2022 Brainman - A wonderful resource on the complexities of chronic pain https://youtu.be/5KrUL8tOaQs

11.01.2022 Our research teams are currently recruiting participants for a number of different research studies. All of our studies are designed to improve the health outcomes of people injured in road traffic crashes. Learn more at bit.ly/2wr1Dk0

11.01.2022 Are you still suffering neck or back pain from an injury? Are you having problems with your pain management? We are looking for people to join UQs research study by phone, anywhere in Australia. Participants receive a $20 gift voucher. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2w4I4hX

09.01.2022 Fresh from 'Fire and Emergency' training at UQ our Floor Warden (& Senior Operations Manager), Alison Freriks, led the RECOVER team to the safe meeting point during a recent Fire drill.

08.01.2022 Experienced an injury in the Workers Compensation scheme in Queensland? It is well known that Australia has a complex maze of systems providing rehabilitation and income support for people with an injury. Researchers at RECOVER are looking for volunteers to participate in in-depth telephone interviews about their experiences of the Worker’s Compensation scheme in Queensland. For more information about the study https://bit.ly/3nc5uXw

08.01.2022 Can you help researchers to understand pain management? We are looking for people who are still suffering neck or back pain following an injury. Join UQ’s study by phone, anywhere is Australia. Participants receive a $20 gift voucher. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2w4I4hX

07.01.2022 Have you recently experienced neck or back pain caused by a road traffic crash? Participants are needed for a new study which aims to understand medicine use after a road traffic crash. Participation will involve a phone interview. For more information: http://bit.ly/2w4I4hX

06.01.2022 Professor Michele Sterling is currently the Program Lead for the Improving health outcomes after musculoskeletal injury program at RECOVER Injury Research Centre. Her main focuses of research are: the mechanisms underlying the transition from acute to chronic pain; prediction of outcome following injury; developing and testing new treatments to prevent chronic pain and the translation of research findings to clinical practice. Professor Sterling has led over 10 large clinical trials, the majority of which were NHMRC funded. She has published >200 papers which have been cited over 10,500 times. Her H-Index is 53 and she is ranked the world’s leading researcher in the area of whiplash injury (Expertscape, 2020). Learn more about Professor Sterling’s work https://bit.ly/2VmuaAE

06.01.2022 Researchers from The University of Queensland are seeking volunteers to participate in a study investigating new treatment pathways for people with neck pain, whiplash, low back pain or knee osteoarthritis. If you are currently experiencing neck pain, low back pain and/or knee pain you may be eligible to participate. Participants will receive $50 in gift vouchers upon completing all questionnaires (3, 6 and 12 months). Link to study page and online pre-screening questionnaire: https://bit.ly/3hZ2USa

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Professor Michele Sterling and the "Improving health outcomes after musculoskeletal injury" team at RECOVER for winning a 2020 UQ HABS Faculty "Research Translation" award. The Research Translation Award recognises the efforts of a researcher from HaBS who has ensured that their research is translated into benefits for the broader community beyond academia. The award recipient will have demonstrated impact, innovation, and initiative in developing a new product or service or making changes to practice or policy, based on research outcomes.

05.01.2022 Get in quick - limited spots available for a professional development opportunity RECOVER. Learn how to help patients better manage stress alongside exercise. Course details here: https://bit.ly/3h6FCIU

04.01.2022 Calling all Australian university health students Help @clinicaltelehealth at UQ to learn more about your understanding of #dementia and your use of #digitalhealth... https://bit.ly/310JfKl All participants can enter a draw for one of two $50 gift vouchers. Further info contact Dr Helen Haydon [email protected]

03.01.2022 RECOVER welcomes a new year and a new Director. A big welcome to Professor Trevor Russell who takes up the role of Director. https://recover.centre.uq.edu.au//recover-injury-research-

02.01.2022 Have you been injured in a road traffic crash? We need your input for a research study about returning to work after a road traffic crash. Participate by telephone or online from home! Type of volunteers needed: Injured in a road traffic crash in Queensland over 6 months ago, aged 18 years or older and working prior to the crash. Participants who complete the interview will receive a $50 Coles gift card. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2Omej1F

01.01.2022 Neck and lower back soft tissue injuries are common. For example, approximately 75% of all road traffic crash survivors experience whiplash symptoms. Pain relief medicines are commonly prescribed for these types of injuries. Dr Jane Nikles talks about important research being conducted at RECOVER which will explore people’s experiences of medicine use and the advice they were given about medicines for a neck or lower back soft tissue injury. Read more: https://bit.ly/2HS8B7s

01.01.2022 The Facilitating return to pre-injury functioning team and the Acquired Brain injury Outreach Service (ABIOS) recently presented outcomes of their collaborative research project investigating the current vocational rehabilitation pathways for persons with brain injury. The project, VoISE (Vocational Interventions for Sustainable Employment), aimed to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. The workshop was a resounding success! Consumers and stakeholders were actively engaged in the days activities and provided the research team with a wealth of valuable feedback.