Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Lisa is the Director, NDIA Evidence Service (Contract research for National Disability Insurance Agency) and was formerly Director of Research for the School of Primary and Allied Health Care. She is a member of the department of Occupational Therapy, teaching into Graduate Entry and Undergraduate courses.
Her research has built on her PhD (completed in 2011) which incorporated quantitative (RCT, cohort, and audit) and qualitative methods to explore the issue of treatment adherence in people with acute hand injuries. She now has two key streams of research:
- Clinical research, specifically the management of upper limb injuries and limb absence
- Health Services Research, including workforce design and health literacy
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
Honorary, Alfred Hospital
Aug 2016 → …
Network
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A new approach to disinvestment: Application to falls prevention mobilisation alarms
Haines, T., Shorr, R., Botti, M. A., Brusco, N., O'Brien, L., Redley, B., Bowles, K., Hutchinson, A. M., Mitchell, D., Hunter, P., Boyd, L., Jellett, J., Raymond, M., Webb-St Mart, M. & Steen, K.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/20 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Allied health use of iSAP for case-based and theoretical learning: Effectiveness for student learning outcomes, staffing and resource efficiency
Chu, E., Hewitt, A., Murphy, L., Lalor, A., Lee, A., Bay, U., Barclay, L., O'Brien, L. & Fossey, E.
Monash University – Internal School Contribution
29/05/18 → 31/03/20
Project: Research
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Epidemiology And Costs Of Sports Related Acute Hand Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis Of Two Emergency Departments In Australia
12/04/18 → 14/04/19
Project: Research
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Improving 3D printed hand prosthesis design
The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
1/02/18 → 31/01/19
Project: Other
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Moving Past the Loss: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study of Health Care Staff Experiences of Disinvestment
Mitchell, D., O’Brien, L., Bardoel, A. & Haines, T., Feb 2022, In: Medical Care Research and Review. 79, 1, p. 78-89 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The Effectiveness of Multicomponent Functional Maintenance Initiatives for Acutely Hospitalized Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Kavanagh, A. Y., O'Brien, L. J., Maloney, S. R. & Osadnik, C. R., Jan 2022, In: Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 45, 1, p. 50-61 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Variation in inpatient allied health service provision in Australian and New Zealand hospitals
Jepson, M., Sarkies, M., Haines, T. & Evidence Translation in Allied Health (EviTAH Group), Mar 2022, In: Australasian Journal on Ageing. 41, 1, p. 70-80 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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3D-printed custom-designed prostheses for partial hand amputation: mechanical challenges still exist
O'Brien, L. J., Cho, E., Khara, A., Lavranos, J., Lommerse, L. & Chen, C., Oct 2021, In: Journal of Hand Therapy. 34, 4, p. 539-542 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Comparison of two relative motion extension approaches (RME with versus without an additional overnight orthosis) following zones V-VI extensor tendon repairs: A randomized equivalence trial
Hirth, M. J., Hunt, I., Briody, K., Milner, Z., Sleep, K., Chu, A., Donovan, E. & O'Brien, L., 13 Aug 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Hand Therapy. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Amy Geach Hand Therapy Innovation Award
O'Brien, Lisa (Recipient), 24 Sep 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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11th Triennial IFSHT and 14th IFSSH Congress
Lisa O'Brien (Member of programme committee)
2018 → 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Journal of Hand Therapy (Journal)
Lisa O'Brien (Editorial board member)
2015Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press/Media
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Aussie Rules players risk injuring hands and wrists too
17/02/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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