Physiotherapy research

The Alfred Physiotherapy Department investigates the benefits of physical activity and rehabilitation for hospitalised patients and people with chronic illness.

We have active research programs investigating new models of rehabilitation for people with respiratory disorders, early rehabilitation following surgery, physical activity in chronic disease, and physiotherapy in intensive care.

Postgraduate students

10 PhD students
11 masters students

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Publications

Perceived Autonomy Support in Telerehabilitation by People With Chronic Respiratory Disease

Cox, Narelle; Lee, Yi Tak Joanna; McDonald, Christine; Mahal, Ajay Singh; Alison, Jennifer A; Wootton, Richard; Hill, Catherine Jane; Zanaboni, Paolo; OʼHalloran, Paul Daniel; Bondarenko, Janet Angela; Macdonald, Heather; Barker, Kathryn; Crute, Hayley; M

(2023), Chest, 163(6), 1410-1424

DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2022.12.023

Lockdown as the mother of invention

Holland, Anne Elizabeth; Glaspole, Ian

(2023), LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, 11(1), 9-11

DOI: 10.1016/S2213-2600(22)00291-0

Nursing workload and patient-focused outcomes in intensive care: A systematic review

Ross, P., Howard, B., Ilic, D., Watterson, J., & Hodgson, C. L

(2023), NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, 25(4), 497-515

DOI: 10.1111/nhs.13052

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