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Projects

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Publications

21

Awards

2

Biography

Dr Michael Crowe is a biostatistician and research methodologist. He has experience in researching the validity and reliability of measurement instruments (psychometrics), development of research protocols and data analysis plans, and the design and implementation of surveys. He has a masters in biostatistics and was awarded a PhD for the design and evaluation of a critical appraisal tool for qualitative and quantitative health research. Michael has extensive experience outside the university sector in project management, IT consultancy, and customer research.

Research

Research Interests

  • Applied statistics
  • Critical appraisal of research
  • Systematic review methods and meta-analysis
  • Measurement and scale development (psychometrics)
  • Rural and remote health workforce

Teaching

Teaching Interests

Quantitative research methods
Applied statistics

Current JCU Research Students
The use of Outcome Measures of Motor Function via Telehealth; Validity, Reliability and Parent and Clinician experience
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)

Activities

Education
Advanced Diploma in Marketing Techniques, Dublin Institute of Technology
1989 - 1993
BSc (Management), Trinity College Dublin
1989 - 1993
Master of Information Technology, National University of Ireland, Galway
1994 - 1996
PhD, James Cook University
2008 - 2011
Master of Biostatistics, Macquarie University
2014 - 2019
Associations
Statistical Society of Australia
2019
Awards
Postgraduate Research Scholarship
2008
Sessional Teaching Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
2019

Output

2022 Dugong Aerial Survey: Mission Beach to Moreton Bay
2023
Cleguer, Christophe; Hamel, Melanie; Rankin, Robert; Genson, Allyson; Edwards, Chloe; Collins, Kym; ...
Other Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
The design and evaluation of a critical appraisal tool for qualitative and quantitative health research
2011
Crowe, Michael (2011) The design and evaluation of a critical appraisal tool for qualitative and qua. [Thesis] [DOI] ...
Other Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Gross motor assessment tools for children 0-12 years of age using telehealth: a scoping review
2023
Grant, Claire M.; Jones, Anne; Crowe, Michael; Land, Helen (2023) 'Gross motor assessment tools for . INTERNET JOURNAL OF ALLIED HEAL, 21 (4). ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Extended Scope Physiotherapists are Effective and Safe in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
2022
Souter, Brittany; Jones, Anne; Sheppard, Lorraine; Crowe, Michael (2022) 'Extended Scope Physiothera. The Internet journal of , 20 (3). ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Scoping review of health outcomes for people with disabilities in user-led organisations
2021
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine (2021) 'Scoping review of health outcomes for people with disabil. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 27 (5):339-349. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Concurrent validity and reliability of the Simple Goniometer iPhone app compared with the Universal Goniometer
2014
Jones, Anne; Sealey, Rebecca; Crowe, Michael; Gordon, Susan (2014) 'Concurrent validity and reliabil. Physiotherapy Theory and Pract, 30 (7):512-516. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Rural general practice placements: alignment with the Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors
2013
Young, Louise; Larkins, Sarah L.; Sen Gupta, Tarun K.; McKenzie, Suzanne H.; Evans, Rebecca J.; Crow...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Mind mapping research methods
2012
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine (2012) 'Mind mapping research methods'. Quality and Quantity, 46 (5):1493-1504. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Self-regulation of a chiropractic association through participatory action research
2012
Sheppard, Lorraine A.; Jorgensen, Anna Maria S.; Crowe, Michael J. (2012) 'Self-regulation of a chir. The Qualitative Report, 17 (42):1-8. ...
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Reliability analysis for a proposed critical appraisal tool demonstrated value for diverse research designs
2012
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine; Campbell, Alistair (2012) 'Reliability analysis for a proposed c. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 65 (4):375-383. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
A general critical appraisal tool: an evaluation of construct validity
2011
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine (2011) 'A general critical appraisal tool: an evaluation of const. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 48 (12):1505-1516. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
A review of critical appraisal tools show they lack rigor: alternative tool structure is proposed
2011
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine (2011) 'A review of critical appraisal tools show they lack rigor. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY, 64 (1):79-89. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Comparison of the effects of using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool versus informal appraisal in assessing health research: a randomised trial
2011
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine; Campbell, Alistair (2011) 'Comparison of the effects of using th. International Journal of Evidence-B, 9 (4):444-449. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Qualitative and quantitative research designs are more similar than different
2010
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine (2010) 'Qualitative and quantitative research designs are more si. INTERNET JOURNAL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRACTICE, 8 (4):1-6. ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
A model for re-education of physiotherapy practitioners to enable return to the workforce
2010
Sheppard, Lorraine A.; Crowe, Michael J.; Jones, Anne L.; Adams, Robyn (2010) 'A model for re-educat. New Zealand Journal, 38 (1):23-31. ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Returning to physiotherapy practice: the perspective of returners, potential returners and clinical supervisors
2010
Sheppard, Lorraine; Crowe, Michael; Jones, Anne; Adams, Robyn (2010) 'Returning to physiotherapy pra. Australian Health Review, 34 (3):304-311. [DOI] ...
Journal Publication ResearchOnline@JCU
Requirements for re-registration and re-entry of physiotherapists into the workforce in Australia and overseas
2009
Sheppard, Lorraine; Crowe, Michael; Jones, Anne; Adams, Robyn (2009) 'Requirements for re-registrati. Physical Therapy Reviews, 14 (1):26-35. [DOI] ...
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Assessing the quality of research needs to go beyond scoring: commentary on Crowe and Sheppard (2011): authors' response
2012
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine (2012) 'Assessing the quality of research needs to go beyond scor International Journal of Nursing Studies, 49 (8) :1048-1050. [DOI] ...
Journal Contribution ResearchOnline@JCU
Critical appraisal tools: relax, it's much worse than you think
2011
Crowe, M. (2011) Critical appraisal tools: relax, it's much worse than you think Adelaide, VIC, Australia, . [DOI] ...
Conference Contribution Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Mind mapping research methods
2010
Crowe, Michael (2010) Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAME) 2010 Conference Mind m Towns...
Conference Contribution Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
A critical appraisal tool for qualitative and quantitative research
2010
Crowe, Michael (2010) Townsville Festival of Life Sciences A critical appraisal tool for qualitativ Townsville, QLD, Australia, . ...
Conference Contribution Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU