Professor Catherine Dean
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Introduction
- Researcher and educator in neurological physiotherapy.
- Joined Macquarie University as the inaugural Director and Head of the Physiotherapy Program in May 2011.
- Previously worked as an academic with teaching, administrative and research responsibilities at the University of Sydney since 1991.
- Recipient of prestigious scholarships to undertake Masters, Doctoral and Post-doctoral studies.
- Over 40 publications, two with over 130 citations and over $1.9 million in grants for research and education resource development.
- Research published in high impact international journals in neurology (Stroke), rehabilitation (Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Canadian Journal of Rehabilitation) and basic science journals (Gait and Posture) as well as in international and national physiotherapy journals.
- Major contributions have been in the area of clinical education and neurological physiotherapy.
- Research interests are developing and testing rehabilitation strategies to increase activity and participation after stroke, translating evidence into practice and clinical education.
- Her research has been included in the Australian Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Stroke.
- Experienced in new curriculum development and learning and teaching innovation in Physiotherapy.
- Department member of the recently funded multidisciplinary Faculty Centre for Physical Health.
University/departmental reports
- Dean CM, Rissel C, Sherrington C, Sharkey M, Cumming RG, Lord SR, Barker RN, Kirkham C and O'Rourke SD.(in press) Exercise intervention to prevent falls and enhance mobility in community dwellers after stroke: a randomised controlled trial Sydney: NSW Department of Health (Accepted October 2010)
- Refshauge K, Dean CM, Alam M (2009) International Experiences at FHS. Report to FHS Dean December 2009
- Lincoln M, Dean CM, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bloomfield D, Faculty of Education and Social Work and Baguley J & Hawke C, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences (2009) Promoting University-wide excellence in field-based professional practice experiences Report on a Faculty of Health Sciences 2008 Small TIES Grant
- Brien J and Review Committee (2008) Review of Clinical and Experiential Placement Programs Report to Faculty of Pharmacy, March 2008
- Clemson L, Mathews M, Dean CM, Lovarini M & Alam M. (2008). Translating research into practice: Sustainability of a community-based falls prevention program in minority communities. Final report for Commonwealth Falls and Injury Prevention Community Grants Program.
- Dean CM (2005) Physiotherapy Clinical Education Curriculum. School of Physiotherapy report to Clinical education Advisory Committee and External Advisory Committee
- Dean CM, Hobbs CH & Higgs L (2000) Clinical Schools Model. School of Physiotherapy Report to the Clinical Education Advisory Committee
- Dean CM (1997) Physiotherapy Clinical Education- A review of the pilot program and implementation of the Clinical Schools Model. School of Physiotherapy Report to the Physiotherapists in Management Special Interest Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
Publications
Grants
| Year | Source | Title | Amount |
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2015 |
NHMRC Safetynet Fund |
Falls after stroke trial |
$19/993 |
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2014 |
US Fulbright Senior Specialist Award |
Enhancing physiotherapy and interdisciplinary education and research development at Macquarie University. Award supports-Professor Pamela Duncan visit to MQ 2014 |
$30,000 |
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2012-2014 |
Health Workforce Australia |
2014 Clinical Training Fund $371,872 |
$1,010,315 |
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2012-2014 |
MQSIS Teaching Fund |
To establish essential teaching infrastructure to technologically equip and enable the 3 new physiotherapy specialised teaching spaces |
$215,750 |
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2013 |
Metro North and East Interdisciplinary Clinical Training Networks (ICTN) |
Video Module Resources for Student and Intern Learning |
$50,000 |
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2013 |
Metro North and East ICTN Project Fund |
Increasing Clinical Placements by Promoting Cultural Change Through Showcasing Positive Student and Clinical Supervisor Innovations and Achievements |
$60,123 |
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2013 |
Metro North and East ICTN Project Fund |
Increasing Clinical Placements by Scoping Student-led Services for People with Chronic Disease |
$195,139 |
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2013 |
LaTrobe University Internal Research Grant |
Adapting the LiFE (Embedded Functional Exercise) Program for People with Mild Stroke: An Exploratory Study |
$10,000 |
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2013 |
MQSIS Research Equipment Fund |
Centre for Simulation upgrade and two additional driving simulators |
$200,000 |
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2013 |
MQSN (Safety Net) |
Promoting Physical Activity after stroke |
$25,000 |
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2011-2012 |
MQ DVCR Discretionary Fund |
Feasibility Study for Promoting Physical Activity after stroke: the Heartmoves for Stroke trial |
$25,000 |
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2009-2010 |
National Heart Foundation |
Improving physical activity after stroke |
$125,600 |
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2007-2009 |
NHRMC Project Grant 457464 |
Minimising disability and falls in older people through a post hospital individualised exercise program |
$536,435 |
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2007-2008 |
National Heart Foundation |
Improving physical activity after stroke |
$123,000 |
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2006-2008 |
NHMRC Project grant 402679 |
Supported treadmill training to establish walking in non-ambulatory patients early after stroke |
$341 350 |
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Jun 2006- |
NSW Health Promotion Research Demonstration Grant |
Exercise intervention to prevent falls, enhance mobility and increase physical activity in community dwellers after stroke: A randomised controlled trial |
$321 978 |
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2007-2008 |
Commonwealth Falls and Injury Prevention Community Grants Program |
Translating research into practice: Sustainability of a community-based falls prevention program with minority communities |
$196,300 |
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2002 |
Sydney University Reseach Grants - Sesqui Research and Development Scheme |
Efficacy of treadmill training in establishing walking in severely disabled patients after stroke -a feasibility study |
$40 000 |
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2000- 2001 |
National Stroke Foundation |
The efficacy of treadmill training in improving the quality of walking and endurance in individuals after stroke in the community |
$20 000 |
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1999 |
Rehabilitation Research Group Quebec |
Walking Competency Post-stroke REPAR |
$10,000 |
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1999 |
Physiotherapy Research Foundation |
The efficacy of a training sitting balance after stroke. A randomised controlled trial |
$4920 |
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1997 |
The University of Sydney Summer Scholar Program week scholar |
Relationship between walking and standing balance |
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1994 |
Physiotherapy Research Foundation |
Intersegmental coordination during reaching in seated subjects |
$2000 |
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2008 |
USyd Small TIES |
Promoting University-wide excellence in field-based professional practice experiences |
$10,000 |
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2008 |
FHS L and T Grant |
Does the provision of video clips on WebCT enhance learning of practical skills in Neurological Physiotherapy |
$8 000 |
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2008 |
USyd Strategic elearning development grant |
Does the provision of video clips on WebCT enhance learning of practical skills in Neurological Physiotherapy? (500 Hours) |
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2008 |
USyd Strategic elearning development grant |
FHS Professional Practice Information Centre (400 hours) |
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2007-2008 |
ALTC |
Associate Investigators: Dean CM Development of the Clinical Assessment of Physiotherapy Skills (CAPS): A standardised and valid approach to assessment of clinical competence in physiotherapy |
$155, 846 |
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2005 |
USyd Equipment Grant |
Visual image teaching resources |
$50,000 |
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2003 |
USyd FHS Teaching and Learning grant NHRMC Project Grant |
Physiotherapy students' attitudes and knowledge toward older persons |
$7,000 |
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2002-2003 |
NSW Physiotherapy Registration Board |
Development of web-based refresher program for physiotherapists |
$3 000 |
| 2001 | Commonwealth Dept of Health and Aged Care - Rural Health Support, Education and Training Program | The management of patients after a stroke | $8000 |
| 2000 | The University of Sydney Summer Scholar Program 6 week summer scholar | Identification of effective methods to teach undergraduate students the administration and use of the Motor Assessment Scale |