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

Use of supplemental oxygen during exercise testing and training for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A survey of Australian pulmonary rehabilitation programs

Leung RWM, Alison JA, Jenkins SC, Holland AE, Hill K, Morris NR, Spencer LM, Hill CJ, Lee AL, Seale HE, Cecins NM, McDonald CF, McKeough ZJ

(2021), Braz J Phys Ther, 25(1), 97-102

DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2020.04.003

Effects of the level and duration of mobilization therapy in the surgical ICU on the loss of ability to live independently: An international prospective cohort study

Scheffenbichler FT, Teja B, Wongtangman K, Mazwi N, Waak K, Schaller SJ, Xu X, Barbieri S, Fagoni N, Cassavaugh J, Blobner M, Hodgson CL, Latronico N, Eikermann M

(2021), Crit Care Med, 49(3), e247-57

DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000004808

Disinvestment in the presence of uncertainty: Description of a novel, multi-group, disinvestment trial design and protocol for an application to reduce or cease use of mobilisation alarms for preventing falls in hospitals

Haines TP, Botti M, Brusco N, O'Brien L, Redley B, Bowles KA, Hutchinson A, Mitchell D, Jellett J, Steen K, Boyd L, Webb-St Mart M, Raymond M, Hunter P, Russo P, Bonnici R, Pu D, Sevenhuysen S, Davies V, Shorr R

(2021), PLoS One, 16(12), e0261793

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261793

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