Speech Pathology

Frances Cochrane

Senior Lecturer, Speech Pathology
frances.cochrane1@jcu.edu.au

Roger Newman

Lecturer-Speech Pathology
roger.newman@jcu.edu.au

Louise Brown

Adjunct Senior Lecturer
louise.brown1@jcu.edu.au

Jacqueline Lim

Senior Lecturer, Speech Pathology
jacqueline.lim@jcu.edu.au

Deborah Denman

Lecturer, Speech Pathology
deborah.denman@jcu.edu.au

JCU Library Text Book Affordability Grant

Frances Cochrane

01 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Development of an OER for first year speech pathology students. https://jcu.pressbooks.pub/intro-speech-pathology-practice/

Pilot trial of an online tool to support speech pathology students’ assessment literacy and preparation for the first OSCE

Frances Cochrane

01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

How do Indigenous Liaison Officers support speech pathology services for Indigenous Australian adults with acquired neurogenic communication disorders?

Frances Cochrane

01 Aug 2018 - 31 Mar 2021

Speech Pathology Australia New Researcher Grant. PhD research study,

A student-led service model to improve the health and wellbeing of older adults in East Arnhem (Old ID 26276)

Frances Cochrane

02 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019

Older persons from remote Aboriginal communities experience disabling consequences of chronic diseases at a disproportionally higher rate than mainstream Australians (Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet 2017). Paradoxically, there is limited and fluctuating availability of allied health professional (Battye & McTaggart, 2003) services to support them. The primary aim of this study is to pilot a student-led service model to improve the health and wellbeing of older persons from East Arnhem who live with the disabling consequences of chronic diseases. The Triple Aim framework will be used to determine health benefits in terms of a) older persons, family and community satisfaction b) health outcomes and c) cost. The secondary aim is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility of the service model and trial protocol within the remote community context. This project will lead to development of a specific protocol for a proposed full-scale multi-site project across northern Australia.

A student-led service model to improve the health and wellbeing of older adults in East Arnhem (Old ID 26276)

Louise Brown

02 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019

HOT NORTH PILOT PROJECTS - RND 4 - Translation of a culturally responsive stroke rehabilitation service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into a real-world setting in northern Australia: a hybrid effectiveness implementation study (Old ID 25052)

Frances Cochrane

01 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2020

An evidence-based communication intervention will be implemented in the real world setting at Wuchopperen Health Services (WHS) in Cairns. Eight stroke survivors will participate in 24 sessions across a 12-week period, delivered by a speech pathologist in partnership with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Allied Health Assistant (AHA). Individually tailored activities will be undertaken within a 'yarning' framework, with family involvement, and culturally relevant resources. Change in everyday communication and barriers and enablers to implementation will be assessed. This study will prepare for full-scale implementation of the service model and reduce health disadvantage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

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

Frances Cochrane

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.