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Biography
Christina is a Senior Research Fellow within the Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre. Her research focuses on physical activity in clinical populations, specifically hospitalised patients, older adults, and people recovering from traumatic injury.
Christina has a clinical background in physiotherapy and has worked in teaching and research at universities in Australia, the UK and Canada. She is currently a registered physiotherapist, an Adjunct Researcher with the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, an Honorary Research Fellow at Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, an Honorary Research Fellow of the Emergency and Trauma Centre, Alfred Health, and a Research Collaborator with the Centre for Aging SMART (Solutions for Mobility, Activity, Rehabilitation and Technology) at Vancouver Coastal Health.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Research Collaborator, Vancouver Coastal Health
2022 → …
Honorary Research Fellow, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
2017 → …
Honorary Research Fellow, Alfred Hospital
2016 → …
Research area keywords
- physical activity
- ageing
- Rehabilitation
- injury
- epidemiology
Network
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Ageing with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) consumer resources
Ekegren, C., Cameron, I. D., McBain, C., Gill, E., Callaway, E., Kurrle, S. & Simpson, G.
1/02/23 → 29/02/24
Project: Research
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Toolkit for building "social license" to implement activity monitoring in residential aged care settings
Armstrong, G., Haines, T., Rawson, H., Callisaya, M., Ekegren, C., Snowdon, D., Jolliffe, L. & Nicholson, C.
Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation (ARIIA)
5/12/22 → 4/12/23
Project: Research
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Changing the focus: Facilitating engagement in physical activity for people with dementia in a local community - A feasibility study.
Hill, K., Callisaya, M., Meyer, C., Taylor, M., Lawler, K., Levinger, P., Hunter, S. W., Mackey, D., Burton, E. J., Haines, T., Brusco, N., Lee, A., Ekegren, C. & Crabtree, A.
3/10/22 → 2/10/25
Project: Research
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HIP4Hips: Intensive physiotherapy to lower hospital length of stay after hip fracture
Holland, A., Kimmel, L., Harris, I. A., Ackerman, I., Page, R., Naylor, J., Burge, A., Armstrong, E., Gordon, I., Somerville, L., Gabbe, B., Ekegren, C., Harris, A., Woode, M. E. & Hepworth, G.
14/04/22 → 7/09/25
Project: Research
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Reducing patient sedentary behaviour in sub-acute wards at Ballarat Health Services
Ekegren, C., Hills, D., Browning, C., Theobold, M. & Rintoul, A.
1/04/22 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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Adherence to Exercise Programs in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Postdischarge for Hip Fracture: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Yau, L., Soutter, K., Ekegren, C., Hill, K. D., Ashe, M. & Soh, S. E., Sep 2022, In: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 103, 9, p. 1827-1838.e2 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Association between type 2 diabetes and long-term outcomes in middle-aged and older trauma patients
Daly, S. L., Gabbe, B. J., Climie, R. E. & Ekegren, C. L., Jan 2022, In: The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 92, 1, p. 185-192 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Can a new ward environment and intensive allied health staffing model enhance therapeutic opportunities in trauma care? A behavioural mapping study of patients’ activities and interactions
Ekegren, C. L., Mather, A. M., Reeder, S., Kimmel, L., Ashe, M. C. & Gabbe, B. J., Oct 2022, In: Clinical Rehabilitation. 36, 10, p. 1314-1323 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Chronic Physical Health Conditions After Injury: A Comparison of Prevalence and Risk in People With Orthopedic Major Trauma and Other Types of Injury
Gelaw, A., Gabbe, B. & Ekegren, C., Sep 2022, In: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 103, 9, p. 1738-1748 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Chronic physical health conditions up to five years after serious orthopaedic injury
Gelaw, A. Y., Gabbe, B. J. & Ekegren, C. L., Apr 2022, In: Injury. 53, 4, p. 1459-1468 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Conference Poster
Ekegren, Christina (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Medical Oral Presentation Award
Ekegren, Christina (Recipient), 22 Apr 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best New Investigator Injury Prevention
Ekegren, Christina (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best New Investigator Injury Prevention
Ekegren, Christina (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best Oral Presentation Award
Ekegren, Christina (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies
Christina Ekegren (Reviewer)
2022 → 2023Activity: External Academic Engagement › Grant review responsibilities
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Honours Supervision (Ms Nyssa Clarke)
Christina Ekegren (Supervisor)
2022Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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PhD Supervision (Dr Moa Jederstrom)
Christina Ekegren (Supervisor)
2020 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › External HDR Supervision
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Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference
Christina Ekegren (Session chair)
2019 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Investigator Grants
Christina Ekegren (Reviewer)
2019 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Grant review responsibilities