College of Healthcare Sciences

Lisa Shaw

Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
lisa.shaw@jcu.edu.au

Stephen Yu

Senior Lecturer, Nursing and Midwifery
stephen.yu@jcu.edu.au

Karen Smith

Lecturer, Nursing and Midwifery
karen.smith6@jcu.edu.au

Chae Rose

Lecturer, Psychology
chae.rose@jcu.edu.au

Helen Petsky

Head, Nursing and Midwifery
helen.petsky@jcu.edu.au

Lucy Bird

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
lucy.bird@jcu.edu.au

Alyssia Merrick

Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
alyssia.merrick@jcu.edu.au

Sandra Dash

Lecturer
sandra.dash@jcu.edu.au

DeStress for Success adaptation for Indigenous adolescent Queenslanders

Zoltan Sarnyai - Psychology

25 Nov 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

DeStress for Sucess is an evidence-based, 5x40 minute, neuropsychological school-based program designed to teach young people how to recognise and respond to stress in themselves and others. The program was developed and evaluated in the Canadian context for use with mainstream middle school students and severely disadvantaged young males. In addition to qualitative data, the evaluations collected psychometric (e.g. symptoms of depression), and biological data (e.g. cortisol). This project seeks to adapt the resources to the Queensland context with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (henceforth, respectfully, Indigenous) young people, and to conduct a similar evaluation. Aims: 1) Adapt the program resources (PowerPoint slides, scripts and activities) for young Indigenous people and trial implementation with Indigenous secondary students at 2-3 north Queensland schools. 2) Evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and accessibility of the adapted program and its cultural appropriateness. 3) Measure program effect pre-post implementation using cortisol (salivary, hair, fingernail, wearable biometric monitoring) and psychometric tools. 4) Inform a controlled or quasi-experimental trial at multiple sites. Initial consultations have been conducted with school leaders and they await presentation of the resources to finalise an agreement to progress. An ethics application for both the adaptation and delivery of the program will be submitted to the JCU HREC. Consultations with community and other stakeholders will follow. Participation in the project is anticipated to be very low risk, with informed consent and measures taken to avoid coercion. Individual participants will have access to their own data.

Exploring Parental Experiences Navigating Autism Diagnostic Services in Regional North Queensland.

Carol Flavell - Physiotherapy

This research examined the lived experience of parents navigating the autism diagnostic process for their child in regional North Queensland. The study adopted an interpretative phenomenological analysis research methodology.

The Social Work Journey: Supporting Families and/or Caregivers Through Anticipatory Grief in Voluntary Assisted Dying

Carol Flavell - Physiotherapy

This survey based study aims to describe the social work experience in supporting family members/caregivers through anticipatory grief while their loved one’s access voluntary assisted dying.

An Exploratory Study: The Presence of Imposter Syndrome in New Graduate Allied Health Professionals and its Relationship to Location of Practice

Carol Flavell - Physiotherapy

This research explores the presence of imposter syndrome in new graduate allied health professionals. Additionally, it examines whether there is a relationship between the rates of imposter syndrome and where an allied health professional works geographically. Findings may help to establish a foundational research focus on imposter syndrome in new allied health professionals.

Introduction to Speech Pathology Practice: Foundational Concepts for Australian First-year Students

Frances Cochrane - Speech Pathology

01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

James Cook University Library Textbook Affordability Project Grant for the development of an Open Educational Resource for first year speech pathology students.

Extend coordinated whole of institution retention strategies to enhance learning, teaching and the student experience

Ylona Chun Tie - Nursing & Midwifery

01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015

Higher Education Participation Program: Improve participation, retention, completion and success; and extend coordinated whole of institution retention strategies to enhance learning, teaching and the student experience

Support for enhanced teaching and learning/Support for enhancing the student experience

Ylona Chun Tie - Nursing & Midwifery

01 Jan 2014 - 30 Dec 2014

James Cook University Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program

Teaching and Learning Development

Ylona Chun Tie - Nursing & Midwifery

01 Dec 2012 - 30 Dec 2012

Teaching and Learning Development JCU grant joint recipient ($9,985)

Embedding digital technology in Health and Physical Education (HPE), Exercise Science and Technology subjects to enhance learning, teaching and assessment.

Wade Sinclair - Sports & Exercise Science

Embedding best practice physical and health assessment and monitoring technology in Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology subjects to enhance learning, teaching and assessment.

Wade Sinclair - Sports & Exercise Science