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Biography
Dr Narelle Cox is an experienced physiotherapist who has worked extensively in paediatric and adult respiratory care. Narelle's research focuses on improving health and clinical outcomes for people with chronic respiratory disease through physical activity and exercise rehabilitation; including exploration of telemedicine and technology-based strategies to promote greater access to and participation in exercise rehabilitation. She works within the School of Translational Medicine at Alfred Health, and is a current NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow. She is chair of the Planning Committee and Executive member of the American Thoracic Society Scientific Assembly on Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and recently served as the co-chair of the Research Subcommittee for the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, La Trobe University
… → 2014
MAppSci (Physiotherapy - Research), University of Sydney
… → 2009
BAppSci(Physiotherapy), University of Sydney
… → 2000
External positions
Fellow, Institute for Breathing and Sleep (IBAS)
1 Jan 2014 → …
Adjunct Research Fellow Physiotherapy, La Trobe University
Research area keywords
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Chronic respiratory disease
- Implementation
- Telerehabilitation
- Physiotherapy
- Exercise training
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Implementing a treatable traits approach to optimise care of high risk chronic respiratory disease (the TAPPET trial)
Holland, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Jones, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cox, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lannin, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burge, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mahal, A. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O’Halloran, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bowden, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Baden, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Dabscheck, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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A randomised clinical trial of a digital self-management package for people with Interstitial Lung Disease (the REBUILD-SM trial)
Corte, T. J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Holland, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chambers, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Palmer, A. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Glaspole, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Moodley, Y. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Keech, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Laranjo, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Knibbs, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Troy, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cox, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cox, I. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Goh, N. S. L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/23 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Effect of a brief behavioural intervention to improve physical activity in people with pulmonary fibrosis
Hoffman Barbosa, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sanford, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dowman, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cox, N. (Supervisor), Jersmann, H. P. (Supervisor) & Holland, A. (Supervisor)
1/08/24 → 31/07/25
Project: Research
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Can exercise replace chest physiotherapy for people with cystic fibrosis? Partnering with consumers to address a research priority
Holland, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ward, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cox, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Button, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sappl, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ranganathan, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/03/22 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Easing health-service burden during COVID-19: Supporting implementation of remote rehabilitation in chronic lung disease
Cox, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bhatt, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Babu, A. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Candy, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
7/04/21 → 31/01/22
Project: Research
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Comparison of Clinically Meaningful Improvements After Center-Based and Home-Based Telerehabilitation in People With COPD
Cox, N. S. (Leading Author), McDonald, C., Burge, A. T., Hill, C. J., Bondarenko, J. & Holland, A. E., Apr 2025, In: Chest. 167, 4, p. 1003-1011 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
Cumulative Dispensing of Oral Corticosteroids Over 12 Months in People with COPD
Burge, A. T., Cox, N. S., Dal Corso, S., Jones, A. W., Faqih, F. M. & Holland, A. E., 2025, In: International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 20, p. 149-158 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Incidence of acute exacerbations of chronic respiratory disease during pulmonary rehabilitation delivered at home or hospital
Burge, A. T., Cox, N. S., Ponnudurai, A., Holland, A. E., Bondarenko, J., Hill, C. & Jones, A. W., Jan 2025, In: ERJ Open Research. 11, 1, 4 p., 00209-2024.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Pulmonary rehabilitation: one size does not fit all
Cox, N. S. (Leading Author) & Holland, A. E., Apr 2025, In: Thorax. 80, 4, p. 189-190 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Remote assessment of exercise capacity in adults with chronic respiratory disease: Safety, reliability and acceptability
Cox, N. S. (Leading Author), Dal Corso, S., Burge, A. T., Bondarenko, J., Perryman, J. & Holland, A. E., 1 Jan 2025, In: Chronic Respiratory Disease. 22, p. 1-9 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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American Thoracic Society International Travel Grant
Cox, N. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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American Thoracic Society Pulmonary Rehabilitation Assembly Early Career Achievement Award
Cox, N. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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American Thoracic Society Pulmonary Rehabilitation Assembly Mid Career Research Achievement Award
Cox, N. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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CASS Foundation International Travel Grant
Cox, N. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Lucy Battistel Memorial Prize for Allied Health Research (Alfred Health)
Cox, N. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2023
Cox, N. (Invited speaker)
2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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American Thoracic Society International Conference 2023
Cox, N. (Invited speaker)
2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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American Thoracic Society International Conference 2023
Cox, N. (Invited speaker)
2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Thoracic Society Australia and New Zealand ASM 2023
Cox, N. (Invited speaker)
2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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AIRWAYS 2023
Cox, N. (Invited speaker)
2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference