Michael Crowe
- michael.crowe@jcu.edu.au
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8209-2786- Adjunct Senior Lecturer
- Physiotherapy
Projects
0
Publications
24
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
Activities
Education
BSc (Management), Trinity College Dublin
1989 - 1993
PhD, James Cook University
2008 - 2011
Master of Biostatistics, Macquarie University
2014 - 2019
Associations
Awards
Output
Cleguer, Christophe; Hamel, Melanie; Rankin, Robert; Genson, Allyson; Edwards, Chloe; Collins, Kym; Crowe, Michael; Choukroun, Severine; Marsh, Helene (2023) 2022 Dugong Aerial Survey: Mission Beach to Moreton Bay. Townsville, QLD, Australia: [Report] [DOI]
Crowe, Michael (2011) The design and evaluation of a critical appraisal tool for qualitative and quantitative health research. [Thesis] [DOI]
Kinobe, Robert; Picard, Jacqueline; Crowe, Michael; Fitzgerald, Isabella; Hong, Yaoqin (2026) 'Systematic evaluation and meta-analysis of prevalence and trends for antibiotic resistance in Canine Pseudomonas infections'. The Veterinary Journal, 317 . [DOI]
Flavell, Carol Ann; Crowe, Michael; Kenchington, Penny; Jones, Anne; Barker, Ruth; O'Brien, Kelly (2026) 'Disability and frailty in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in regional Australia: A cross-sectional study with a measurement property assessment of the HIV Disability Questionnaire Shortened Version: Human Immunodeficiency Virus in regional Australia'. HIV Medicine, . [DOI]
Pokhrel, Priyanka; Jones, Anne; Crowe, Michael; Kaphle, Hari Pd.; Liang, Zhanming (2025) 'Assessment of management competency among senior hospital managers in Nepalese public hospitals: a cross-sectional study'. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, 20 (3). [DOI]
Grant, Claire M.; Jones, Anne; Crowe, Michael; Land, Helen (2023) 'Gross motor assessment tools for children 0-12 years of age using telehealth: a scoping review'. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 21 (4).
Souter, Brittany; Jones, Anne; Sheppard, Lorraine; Crowe, Michael (2022) 'Extended Scope Physiotherapists are Effective and Safe in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis'. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 20 (3).
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine (2021) 'Scoping review of health outcomes for people with disabilities in user-led organisations'. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 27 (5):339-349. [DOI]
Jones, Anne; Sealey, Rebecca; Crowe, Michael; Gordon, Susan (2014) 'Concurrent validity and reliability of the Simple Goniometer iPhone app compared with the Universal Goniometer'. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 30 (7):512-516. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Young, Louise; Larkins, Sarah L.; Sen Gupta, Tarun K.; McKenzie, Suzanne H.; Evans, Rebecca J.; Crowe, Michael J.; Ware, Elizabeth J. (2013) 'Rural general practice placements: alignment with the Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors'. Medical Journal of Australia, 199 (11):787-790. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine; Campbell, Alistair (2012) 'Reliability analysis for a proposed critical appraisal tool demonstrated value for diverse research designs'. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 65 (4):375-383. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Sheppard, Lorraine A.; Jorgensen, Anna Maria S.; Crowe, Michael J. (2012) 'Self-regulation of a chiropractic association through participatory action research'. The Qualitative Report, 17 (42):1-8.
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine (2012) 'Mind mapping research methods'. Quality and Quantity, 46 (5):1493-1504. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine; Campbell, Alistair (2011) 'Comparison of the effects of using the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool versus informal appraisal in assessing health research: a randomised trial'. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 9 (4):444-449. [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: alternative tool structure is proposed'. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 64 (1):79-89. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine (2011) 'A general critical appraisal tool: an evaluation of construct validity'. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 48 (12):1505-1516. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Sheppard, Lorraine; Crowe, Michael; Jones, Anne; Adams, Robyn (2010) 'Returning to physiotherapy practice: the perspective of returners, potential returners and clinical supervisors'. Australian Health Review, 34 (3):304-311. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Sheppard, Lorraine A.; Crowe, Michael J.; Jones, Anne L.; Adams, Robyn (2010) 'A model for re-education of physiotherapy practitioners to enable return to the workforce'. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 38 (1):23-31.
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine (2010) 'Qualitative and quantitative research designs are more similar than different'. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 8 (4):1-6.
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Sheppard, Lorraine; Crowe, Michael; Jones, Anne; Adams, Robyn (2009) 'Requirements for re-registration and re-entry of physiotherapists into the workforce in Australia and overseas'. Physical Therapy Reviews, 14 (1):26-35. [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Crowe, Michael; Sheppard, Lorraine (2012) 'Assessing the quality of research needs to go beyond scoring: commentary on Crowe and Sheppard (2011): authors' response' International Journal of Nursing Studies, 49 (8) :1048-1050. [DOI]
Journal Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Crowe, M. (2011) 2011 Joanna Briggs Institute International Convention: mission impossible? Evidence based practice and the future of global health Critical appraisal tools: relax, it's much worse than you think Adelaide, VIC, Australia, . [DOI]
Crowe, Michael (2010) Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAME) 2010 Conference Mind mapping research methods Townsville, QLD, Australia, .
Crowe, Michael (2010) Townsville Festival of Life Sciences A critical appraisal tool for qualitative and quantitative research Townsville, QLD, Australia, .