Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Luke Robinson is a Lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Monash University. He completed his Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at Monash University in 2010. During his undergraduate studies, he completed an honours thesis titled ‘Evaluation of two open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) techniques’. During his early career, he practised in the public health sector and moved into academia in 2015. His Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) supported doctoral work, conferred in 2020, examined the individual, community and societal burden of acute hand and wrist injuries. He has published in national and international peer-reviewed journals and has delivered presentations and posters at conferences in Australia, Canada, Germany and Argentina.
Research interests
Luke’s research interests include the rehabilitation of hand and wrist injuries, health economics, occupation-based intervention, clinical fieldwork and occupational therapy education.
He has a particular interest in the individual, community and societal burden of acute hand and wrist injuries.
Community service
Luke was the Victorian Divisional Coordinator for the Australian Hand Therapy Association Special Interest Group for four years. He is an active peer-reviewer for several journals and has been a member of various scientific committees including the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT).
Supervision interests
Luke has supervised several honours students within the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at Monash University. These projects have included:
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Reliability and clinical utility of a novel telehealth-based goniometry approach to measure range of motion of the digits of the hand (current project)
- Profile and practice trends of Australian Hand Therapist's in the management of acute hand and wrist injuries (completed 2020)
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Feasibility and functional outcomes of a post-operative rehabilitation for proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty using a dorsally inserted constrained silicone implant (completed 2018)
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
- Hand Therapy
- Education - tertiary
- Cost-analysis
- Healthcare
- Occupational Therapy
- Health Economics
- Hand Injury
- Wrist Injury
- Occupation-based Interventions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 4 Finished
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DSW: Supervision practices for disability support workers: Building capacity of the disability workforce
Bhopti, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Haines, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morgan, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Robinson, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Quinn, B. (Partner Investigator (PI))
17/07/23 → 30/12/23
Project: Research
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Framing Postgraduate Curriculum and Assessment for Digital Health
Tomkins, Z. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), McInerney, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Farlie, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Walker, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Robinson, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
3/01/23 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
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YCEB: Analysis Of Young Carers Self-Reports Of Educational Engagement
Moore, T. P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bourke-Taylor, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Greenland, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brown, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Robinson, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
9/07/19 → 30/08/19
Project: Research
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Epidemiology And Costs Of Sports Related Acute Hand Injuries: A Retrospective Analysis Of Two Emergency Departments In Australia
Robinson, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & O'Brien, L. (Supervisor)
12/04/18 → 14/04/19
Project: Research
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The impact of healthcare funding on interprofessional collaboration and integrated service delivery in primary and allied healthcare: a scoping review
Archer, J., Rogalsky, J., Guerra, E., Brown, T. & Robinson, L., 2025, In: Journal of Interprofessional Care. 39, 2, p. 296-313 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access -
Authentic assessment in digital health education
Lokmic-Tomkins, Z., Robinson, L., McInerney, J., Farlie, M. K. & Walker, S. T., 2024, p. 422. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Open Access -
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Allied Health University Education Programs: A Scoping Review
Brown, T. & Robinson, L., Sept 2024, In: Journal of Allied Health. 53, 3, p. 231-238 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Reliability and clinical utility of a novel telehealth-based goniometry approach to measure range of motion of the digits of the hand
Guerra, E., Licciardi, L., Van Veenendaal, P. & Robinson, L. S., 1 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Hand Therapy. 37, 1, p. 83-93 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Scar massage as an intervention for post-surgical scars: A practice survey of Australian hand therapists
Scott, H. C., Robinson, L. S. & Brown, T., Mar 2024, In: Hand Therapy. 29, 1, p. 21-29 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Australian Post Graduate Award (APA)
Robinson, Luke (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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School of Primary and Allied Health Care - Individual Teaching Excellence Award
Robinson, Luke (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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SPHC Research and Research Degrees Committee Seeding Grant
Yu, M.-L. (Recipient), Peart, A. I. (Recipient) & Robinson, L. S. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Reliability and clinical utility of a novel telehealth-based goniometry approach to measure range of motion of the digits of the hand.
Luke Robinson (Supervisor) & Lisa Licciardi (Supervisor)
2020 → 2021Activity: Other Teaching Engagements and non-HDR Supervisions › Non-HDR Supervisions
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Conference of the Australian-Hand-Therapy-Association 2018
Luke Steven Robinson (Organiser)
19 Oct 2018 → 21 Oct 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Victorian Allied Health Research Conference 2017
Robinson, L. (Speaker), Peart, A. (Speaker) & Yu, M.-L. (Organiser)
17 Mar 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapist (CAOT 2017)
Robinson, L. (Speaker), Peart, A. (Speaker) & Yu, M.-L. (Speaker)
24 Jun 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapist (CAOT 2017)
Robinson, L. (Speaker), Peart, A. (Organiser) & Yu, M.-L. (Organiser)
21 Jun 2017 → 24 Jun 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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Aussie Rules players risk injuring hands and wrists too
17/02/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research