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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Jessica Trevena-Peters is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Occupational Therapist, Lecturer in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University, and researcher at the Monash Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre. She has an extensive clinical background working as both an Occupational Therapist and Clinical Neuropsychologist in rehabilitation following acquired brain injury. She is a lecturer within the Neuropsychology program at Monash University, leading the training of neurorehabilitation. Clinical utility is paramount to her research, focused on developing, evaluating and implementing rehabilitation and intervention approaches following acquired brain injury to improve evidence-based practice for clinicians, early recovery and longer-term outcomes for clients, and close others’ experience.
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):
Research area keywords
- Traumatic brain injury - Rehabilitation
- Brain injury rehabilitation
- Neuropsychology
- Occupational Therapy
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Post-traumatic amnesia
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Implementing positive behaviour support in acute hospital spinal cord injury care
Wrench, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Trevena-Peters, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McGregor, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fizgerald, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gruter , B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tripp , C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McFarlane, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Manas , S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Breadon, C. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Halpin , W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Takawira, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Simionato, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/24 → 19/12/25
Project: Research
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Research priorities for diagnosis, prognosis, and rehabilitation following concussion: results from a national survey of Australian health professionals
Smith, M. J., Major, B. P., Cowen, G., Fini, N. A., Grant, S., Kramer, S. F., Hamilton, M. J., Lawlor, K., Patterson, B., Salberg, S., Shultz, S. R., Semple, B. D., Sewell, K., Trevena-Peters, J., Lannin, N. A. & Mychasiuk, R., 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 47, 9, p. 2258-2266 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Implementation of activities of daily living retraining for individuals in post-Traumatic amnesia
Trevena-Peters, J., Ponsford, J. & McKay, A., 2024, In: Brain Impairment. 25, 2, 12 p., IB23093.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
INCOG 2.0 Guidelines for Cognitive Rehabilitation Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Part I: Posttraumatic Amnesia
Ponsford, J., Trevena-Peters, J., Janzen, S., Harnett, A., Marshall, S., Patsakos, E., Kua, A., McIntyre, A., Teasell, R., Wiseman-Hakes, C., Velikonja, D., Bayley, M. T., McKay, A. & on behalf of the INCOG Expert Panel, 1 Jan 2023, In: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. 38, 1, p. 24-37 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access40 Citations (Scopus) -
The Use of Atypical Antipsychotics for Managing Agitation After Traumatic Brain Injury
McKay, A., Trevena-Peters, J. & Ponsford, J., 1 May 2021, In: The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. 36, 3, p. 149-155 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
11 Citations (Scopus) -
The relationship between agitation and impairments of orientation and memory during the PTA period after traumatic brain injury
McKay, A., Love, J., Trevena-Peters, J., Gracey, J. & Ponsford, J., 20 Apr 2020, In: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. 30, 4, p. 579-590 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
24 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Dean’s Award for Excellence In Education: Teaching Excellence
Trevena-Peters, J. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Winner of the 5th World Federation for Neurorehabilitation Franz Gerstenbrand Award
Trevena-Peters, J. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Winner of the Luria Award
Trevena-Peters, J. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Improved recovery outcomes for brain injury patients
20/05/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Monash neuropsychology researchers make breakthrough discovery for people with Traumatic Brain Injury
12/02/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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World first study to benefit traumatic brain injury patients
13/01/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature