The University of Queensland

Musculoskeletal health in the workplace

Johnston, Venerina, Straker, Leon and Mackey, Martin (2015). Musculoskeletal health in the workplace. Grieve's modern musculoskeletal physiotherapy. (pp. 379-387) edited by Gwendolen Jull, Ann Moore, Deborah Falla, Jeremy Lewis, Chris McCarthy and Michele Sterling. Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Elsevier.

Pain in the elderly

Souvlis, T. and Johnston, V. (2004). Pain in the elderly. Physiotherapy Practice in Residential Aged Care. (pp. 307-331) edited by Jennifer C. Nitz and Susan R. Hourigan. Edinburgh: Butterworth Heinemann. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-7506-8772-0.50018-X

Work-related outcomes in individuals with and without lower limb osteoarthritis: an online survey

Alyousef, Yousef S., Johnston, Venerina and Smith, Michelle D. (2023). Work-related outcomes in individuals with and without lower limb osteoarthritis: an online survey. BMC Public Health, 23 (1) 1885, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-16723-3

The effect of lower limb osteoarthritis on work-related outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Alyousef, Yousef S., Johnston, Venerina, Mellor, Rebecca, Plinsinga, Melanie L., Zerguine, Haroun and Smith, Michelle D. (2023). The effect of lower limb osteoarthritis on work-related outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Disability and Rehabilitation, ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2259304

Tools to assess employment readiness for colorectal cancer survivors: A scoping review

Ding, Mingshuang, Gane, Elise, Wiffen, Harry and Johnston, Venerina (2023). Tools to assess employment readiness for colorectal cancer survivors: A scoping review. Cancer Medicine, 12 (17), 18327-18353. doi: 10.1002/cam4.6432

Cervical and axioscapular muscle stiffness measured with shear wave elastography: a comparison between different levels of work-related neck disability

Xie, Yanfei, Thomas, Lucy, Johnston, Venerina and Coombes, Brooke K. (2023). Cervical and axioscapular muscle stiffness measured with shear wave elastography: a comparison between different levels of work-related neck disability. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 69 102754, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2023.102754

Implementation of the “clinical framework for the delivery of health services” by treating healthcare professionals: perspectives of regulators and insurers

Adalja, Bhavya, Aplin, Tammy, Sterling, Michele and Johnston, Venerina (2023). Implementation of the “clinical framework for the delivery of health services” by treating healthcare professionals: perspectives of regulators and insurers. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-9. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2171496

Clinically relevant decreases in neck/shoulder pain among office workers are associated with strength training adherence and exercise compliance: explorative analyses from a randomized controlled trial

Dalager, Tina, Welch, Alyssa, O’Leary, Shaun Patrick, Johnston, Venerina and Sjøgaard, Gisela (2023). Clinically relevant decreases in neck/shoulder pain among office workers are associated with strength training adherence and exercise compliance: explorative analyses from a randomized controlled trial. Physical Therapy, 103 (2) pzac166. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzac166

Online office ergonomics training programs: a scoping review examining design and user-related outcomes

Zerguine, Haroun, Healy, Genevieve N., Goode, Ana D., Zischke, Jason, Abbott, Alison, Gunning, Lynn and Johnston, Venerina (2023). Online office ergonomics training programs: a scoping review examining design and user-related outcomes. Safety Science, 158 106000, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2022.106000

“No Man’s Land”: the experiences of persons injured in a road traffic crash wanting to return to work in Queensland, Australia

Abedi, Masoumeh, Aplin, Tammy, Gane, Elise and Johnston, Venerina (2022). “No Man’s Land”: the experiences of persons injured in a road traffic crash wanting to return to work in Queensland, Australia. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2153178

Characteristics and effectiveness of postoperative rehabilitation strategies in ankle fractures: a systematic review

Plinsinga, Melanie, Manzanero, Silvia, Johnston, Venerina, Andrews, Nicole, Barlas, Panos and McCreanor, Victoria (2022). Characteristics and effectiveness of postoperative rehabilitation strategies in ankle fractures: a systematic review. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 36 (12), e449-e457. doi: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002436

How distracting is chronic pain? The impact of chronic pain on driving behaviour and hazard perception

Vaezipour, Atiyeh, Horswill, Mark S., Andrews, Nicole E., Johnston, Venerina, Delhomme, Patricia and Oviedo-Trespalacios, Oscar (2022). How distracting is chronic pain? The impact of chronic pain on driving behaviour and hazard perception. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 178 106856, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.aap.2022.106856

Using framework analysis to understand multiple stakeholders’ views of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury

Johnston, Venerina, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Valiant, Donna, Ling, Charmaine Leow Kai, Andrews, Nicole, Gane, Elise M., Turner, Ben, Kendall, Melissa and Quinn, Ray (2022). Using framework analysis to understand multiple stakeholders’ views of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury. Brain Impairment, 24 (2), 1-24. doi: 10.1017/brimp.2022.27

A multi-component intervention (NEXpro) reduces neck pain-related work productivity loss: a randomized controlled trial among swiss office workers

Aegerter, Andrea Martina, Deforth, Manja, Volken, Thomas, Johnston, Venerina, Luomajoki, Hannu, Dressel, Holger, Dratva, Julia, Ernst, Markus Josef, Distler, Oliver, Brunner, Beatrice, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Melloh, Markus, Elfering, Achim, Aegerter, Andrea Martina, Deforth, Manja, Volken, Thomas, Johnston, Venerina, Luomajoki, Hannu, Dressel, Holger, Dratva, Julia, Ernst, Markus Josef, Distler, Oliver, Brunner, Beatrice, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Melloh, Markus, Elfering, Achim and the NEXpro Collaboration Group (2022). A multi-component intervention (NEXpro) reduces neck pain-related work productivity loss: a randomized controlled trial among swiss office workers. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 33 (2), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s10926-022-10069-0

Evaluation of an exercise and ergonomics intervention for the prevention of neck pain in office workers: exploratory analysis of a cluster randomised trial

Johnston, Venerina, Jackson, Katherine, Welch, Alyssa, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Comans, Tracy Ann, Straker, Leon, Melloh, Markus, Gane, Elise, Bowe, Steve and O'Leary, Shaun (2022). Evaluation of an exercise and ergonomics intervention for the prevention of neck pain in office workers: exploratory analysis of a cluster randomised trial. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 79 (11) 108275, 1-8. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2022-108275

Exploring driving behaviour from the perspectives of individuals with chronic pain and health professionals

Vaezipour, Atiyeh, Andrews, Nicole, Oviedo-Trespalacios, Oscar, Amershi, Fatima, Horswill, Mark, Johnston, Venerina and Delhomme, Patricia (2022). Exploring driving behaviour from the perspectives of individuals with chronic pain and health professionals. Applied Ergonomics, 102 103755, 103755. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103755

Exploring the perspectives of key stakeholders in returning to work after minor to serious road traffic injuries: a qualitative study

Abedi, Masoumeh, Aplin, Tammy, Gane, Elise and Johnston, Venerina (2022). Exploring the perspectives of key stakeholders in returning to work after minor to serious road traffic injuries: a qualitative study. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 33 (1), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s10926-022-10051-w

Time course and risk profile of work-related neck disability: a longitudinal latent class growth analysis

Xie, Yanfei, Coombes, Brooke K., Thomas, Lucy and Johnston, Venerina (2022). Time course and risk profile of work-related neck disability: a longitudinal latent class growth analysis. Physical Therapy, 102 (6) pzac050, 1-9. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzac050

The impact of chronic pain on driving behaviour: a systematic review

Vaezipour, Atiyeh, Oviedo-Trespalacios, Oscar, Horswill, Mark, Rod, J. E., Andrews, Nicole, Johnston, Venerina and Delhomme, Patricia (2022). The impact of chronic pain on driving behaviour: a systematic review. Pain, 163 (3), e401-e416. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002388

Thirty minutes identified as the threshold for development of pain in low back and feet regions, and predictors of intensity of pain during 1-h laboratory-based standing in office workers

Rodríguez-Romero, Beatriz, Smith, Michelle D., Pértega-Díaz, Sonia, Quintela-del-Rio, Alejandro and Johnston, Venerina (2022). Thirty minutes identified as the threshold for development of pain in low back and feet regions, and predictors of intensity of pain during 1-h laboratory-based standing in office workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (4) 2221. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19042221

Symptom characteristics in office workers using standing workstations: a cross-sectional study

Smith, Michelle D., Vicenzino, Bill, Brown, Wendy J., Gilson, Nicholas, Gane, Elise M. and Johnston, Venerina (2022). Symptom characteristics in office workers using standing workstations: a cross-sectional study. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 26 (2) 100393, 100393. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2022.100393

The relationship between visual impairments and activity of the neck/shoulder muscles among surgeons during simulated surgical tasks

Alhusuny, Ameer, Cook, Margaret, Khalil, Akram, Hill, Andrew and Johnston, Venerina (2022). The relationship between visual impairments and activity of the neck/shoulder muscles among surgeons during simulated surgical tasks. Surgical Endoscopy, 36 (7), 5326-5338. doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08913-0

Factors impacting workplace investment in sit-stand workstations from the perspective of purchasing decision-makers

Zerguine, Haroun, Goode, Ana D., Abbott, Alison, Johnston, Venerina and Healy, Genevieve N. (2022). Factors impacting workplace investment in sit-stand workstations from the perspective of purchasing decision-makers. Applied Ergonomics, 98 103558, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103558

The impact of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in road traffic crashes on work-related outcomes: a systematic review

Gane, Elise M., Plinsinga, Melanie L., Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Smits, Esther J., Aplin, Tammy and Johnston, Venerina (2021). The impact of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in road traffic crashes on work-related outcomes: a systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (21) 11504. doi: 10.3390/ijerph182111504

Associations between work-zone groups and compensation claims: experience from a poultry meat processing plant

Donovan, Michael, Khan, Asaduzzaman and Johnston, Venerina (2021). Associations between work-zone groups and compensation claims: experience from a poultry meat processing plant. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 63 (10), e679-e684. doi: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002332

Barriers and facilitators associated with return to work following minor to serious road traffic musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review

Abedi, Masoumeh, Gane, Elise, Aplin, Tammy, Zerguine, Haroun and Johnston, Venerina (2021). Barriers and facilitators associated with return to work following minor to serious road traffic musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 32 (1), 13-26. doi: 10.1007/s10926-021-09994-3

Usage of sit-stand workstations: Benefits and barriers from decision makers’ perspective in Australia

Zerguine, Haroun, Johnston, Venerina, Healy, Genevieve N., Abbott, Alison and Goode, Ana D. (2021). Usage of sit-stand workstations: Benefits and barriers from decision makers’ perspective in Australia. Applied Ergonomics, 94 103426, 103426. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103426

Development of the Prevent for Work questionnaire (P4Wq) for assessment of musculoskeletal risk in the workplace: part 1 - literature review and domains selection

Langella, Francesco, Christensen, Steffan Wittrup McPhee, Palsson, Thorvaldur Skuli, Høgh, Morten, Gagni, Nicolo, Bellosta-López, Pablo, Christiansen, David Høyrup, Delle Chiaie, Mauro, Domenéch-García, Victor, Johnston, Venerina, Szeto, Grace P Y, Villafañe, Jorge Hugo, Herrero, Pablo and Berjano, Pedro (2021). Development of the Prevent for Work questionnaire (P4Wq) for assessment of musculoskeletal risk in the workplace: part 1 - literature review and domains selection. BMJ Open, 11 (4) e043800, e043800. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043800

Work and health characteristics of oral health providers who stay healthy at work–a prospective study in public dentistry

Wåhlin, Charlotte, Lindmark, Ulrika, Wagman, Petra, Johnston, Venerina and Rolander, Bo (2021). Work and health characteristics of oral health providers who stay healthy at work–a prospective study in public dentistry. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 24 (6), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/21679169.2021.1905876

No evidence for an effect of working from home on neck pain and neck disability among Swiss office workers: short-term impact of COVID-19

Aegerter, Andrea M., the NEXpro collaboration group, Deforth, Manja, Johnston, Venerina, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Volken, Thomas, Luomajoki, Hannu, Dratva, Julia, Dressel, Holger, Distler, Oliver, Elfering, Achim and Melloh, Markus (2021). No evidence for an effect of working from home on neck pain and neck disability among Swiss office workers: short-term impact of COVID-19. European Spine Journal, 30 (6), 1699-1707. doi: 10.1007/s00586-021-06829-w

Interventions to promote work‐focused care by healthcare providers for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions a scoping review

Xie, Yanfei, Hutting, Nathan, Bartys, Serena and Johnston, Venerina (2021). Interventions to promote work‐focused care by healthcare providers for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions a scoping review. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 31 (4), 840-865. doi: 10.1007/s10926-021-09971-w

Exploring the lived return-to-work experience of individuals with acquired brain injury: use of vocational services and environmental, personal and injury-related influences

Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Leow, Charmaine Kai Ling, Kendall, Melissa, Turner, Ben, Valiant, Donna, Quinn, Ray and Johnston, Venerina (2021). Exploring the lived return-to-work experience of individuals with acquired brain injury: use of vocational services and environmental, personal and injury-related influences. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (16), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1903101

Mobility levels of acute medical patients: is behavioural mapping comparable to accelerometry?

Wu, Yizhou, Smits, Esther J., Window, Peter, Beningfield, Alice, Johnston, Venerina and McRae, Prue (2021). Mobility levels of acute medical patients: is behavioural mapping comparable to accelerometry?. Clinical Rehabilitation, 35 (4), 595-605. doi: 10.1177/0269215520970341

No Evidence for a Decrease in Physical Activity Among Swiss Office Workers During COVID-19: A Longitudinal Study

Aegerter, Andrea Martina, Deforth, Manja, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Johnston, Venerina, Volken, Thomas, Luomajoki, Hannu, Dratva, Julia, Dressel, Holger, Distler, Oliver, Melloh, Markus, Elfering, Achim, Aegerter, Andrea M., Barbero, Marco, Brunner, Beatrice, Cornwall, Jon, Da Cruz Pereira, Yara, Egli, Tobias, Ernst, Markus J., Etzer-Hofer, Irene, Falla, Deborah, Gisler, Michelle, Haas, Michelle, Klaus, Sandro, Kobelt, Gina M., Lüdtke, Kerstin, Nicoletti, Corinne, Niggli, Seraina, Nüssle, Achim, Richard, Salome ... Zweig, Thomas (2021). No Evidence for a Decrease in Physical Activity Among Swiss Office Workers During COVID-19: A Longitudinal Study. Frontiers in Psychology, 12 620307, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.620307

Heightened pain facilitation rather than impaired pain inhibition distinguishes those with moderate/severe disability in work-related neck pain

Xie, Yanfei, Thomas, Lucy, Barbero, Marco, Falla, Deborah, Johnston, Venerina and Coombes, Brooke K. (2021). Heightened pain facilitation rather than impaired pain inhibition distinguishes those with moderate/severe disability in work-related neck pain. Pain, Publish Ahead of Print (8), 2225-2236. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002213

Visual symptoms, Neck/shoulder problems and associated factors among surgeons performing Minimally Invasive Surgeries (MIS): A comprehensive survey

Alhusuny, Ameer, Cook, Margaret, Khalil, Akram and Johnston, Venerina (2021). Visual symptoms, Neck/shoulder problems and associated factors among surgeons performing Minimally Invasive Surgeries (MIS): A comprehensive survey. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 94 (5), 959-979. doi: 10.1007/s00420-020-01642-2

A cluster-randomized trial of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion for office workers to manage neck pain – a secondary outcome analysis

Johnston, Venerina, Chen, Xiaoqi, Welch, Alyssa, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Comans, Tracy A., McStea, Megan, Straker, Leon, Melloh, Markus, Pereira, Michelle and O’Leary, Shaun (2021). A cluster-randomized trial of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion for office workers to manage neck pain – a secondary outcome analysis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 22 (1) 68, 1-12. doi: 10.1186/s12891-021-03945-y

Expert consensus and perspectives on recovery following road traffic crashes: a Delphi study

Smits, Esther J., Gane, Elise M., Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Andrews, Nicole E. and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Expert consensus and perspectives on recovery following road traffic crashes: a Delphi study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44 (13), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1855677

Impact of accommodation, convergence and stereoacuity on perceived symptoms and surgical performance among surgeons

Alhusuny, Ameer, Cook, Margaret, Khalil, Akram, Treleaven, Julia, Hill, Andrew and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Impact of accommodation, convergence and stereoacuity on perceived symptoms and surgical performance among surgeons. Surgical Endoscopy, 35 (12), 6660-6670. doi: 10.1007/s00464-020-08167-2

Comparing central pain processing in individuals with non-traumatic neck pain and healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Xie, Yanfei, Jun, Deokhoon, Thomas, Lucy, Coombes, Brooke and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Comparing central pain processing in individuals with non-traumatic neck pain and healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of Pain, 21 (11-12), 1101-1124. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2020.02.007

What psychosocial and physical characteristics differentiate office workers who develop standing-induced low back pain? A cross-sectional study

Rodríguez-Romero, Beatriz, Smith, Michelle D, Quintela-del-Rio, Alejandro and Johnston, Venerina (2020). What psychosocial and physical characteristics differentiate office workers who develop standing-induced low back pain? A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (19) 7104, 7104-14. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17197104

Work-focused health care: the role of physical therapists

Hutting, Nathan, Boucaut, Rose, Gross, Douglas P., Heerkens, Yvonne F., Johnston, Venerina, Skamagki, Glykeria and Stigmar, Kjerstin (2020). Work-focused health care: the role of physical therapists. Physical Therapy, 100 (12), 2231-2236. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa166

Characteristics of headaches among surgeons and associated factors: A cross-sectional study

Alhusuny, Ameer, Cook, Margaret, Khalil, Akram, Thomas, Lucy and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Characteristics of headaches among surgeons and associated factors: A cross-sectional study. The Surgeon, 19 (5), e79-e87. doi: 10.1016/j.surge.2020.07.012

Musculoskeletal pain and disability in sonographers: more than an ergonomic issue

Xie, Yanfei, Coombes, Brooke K., Thomas, Lucy and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Musculoskeletal pain and disability in sonographers: more than an ergonomic issue. Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 33 (12), 1526-1527. doi: 10.1016/j.echo.2020.07.005

Experiences of people with cancer who have participated in a hospital-based exercise program: a qualitative study

Ferri, Alessia, Gane, Elise M., Smith, Michelle D., Pinkham, Elizabeth P., Gomersall, Sjaan R. and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Experiences of people with cancer who have participated in a hospital-based exercise program: a qualitative study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 29 (3), 1575-1583. doi: 10.1007/s00520-020-05647-y

Correction to: On-site multi-component intervention to improve productivity and reduce the economic and personal burden of neck pain in Swiss office-workers (NEXpro): protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial (BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2020) 21 1 (391))

Aegerter, Andrea M., Deforth, Manja, Johnston, Venerina, Ernst, Markus J., Volken, Thomas, Luomajoki, Hannu, Brunner, Beatrice, Dratva, Julia, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Elfering, Achim and Melloh, Markus (2020). Correction to: On-site multi-component intervention to improve productivity and reduce the economic and personal burden of neck pain in Swiss office-workers (NEXpro): protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial (BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2020) 21 1 (391)). BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 21 (1) 488, 488. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-03507-8

The Contribution of Onsite Physiotherapy to an Integrated Model for Managing Work Injuries: A Follow Up Study

Donovan, Michael, Khan, Asaduzzaman and Johnston, Venerina (2020). The Contribution of Onsite Physiotherapy to an Integrated Model for Managing Work Injuries: A Follow Up Study. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 31 (1), 207-218. doi: 10.1007/s10926-020-09911-0

On-site multi-component intervention to improve productivity and reduce the economic and personal burden of neck pain in Swiss office-workers (NEXpro): protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial

Aegerter, Andrea M., Deforth, Manja, Johnston, Venerina, Ernst, Markus J., Volken, Thomas, Luomajoki, Hannu, Brunner, Beatrice, Dratva, Julia, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Elfering, Achim and Melloh, Markus (2020). On-site multi-component intervention to improve productivity and reduce the economic and personal burden of neck pain in Swiss office-workers (NEXpro): protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial. BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 21 (1) 391, 391. doi: 10.1186/s12891-020-03388-x

Exploring associations of employee reports on safety climate, disability management and labour management with work characteristics and injury at an Australian poultry meat processing plant

Donovan, Michael, Khan, Asaduzzaman and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Exploring associations of employee reports on safety climate, disability management and labour management with work characteristics and injury at an Australian poultry meat processing plant. Safety Science, 126 104659, 104659. doi: 10.1016/j.ssci.2020.104659

A longitudinal evaluation of risk factors and interactions for the development of nonspecific neck pain in office workers in two cultures

Jun, Deokhoon, Johnston, Venerina, McPhail, Steven M. and O'Leary, Shaun (2020). A longitudinal evaluation of risk factors and interactions for the development of nonspecific neck pain in office workers in two cultures. Human Factors, 63 (4), 001872082090423-683. doi: 10.1177/0018720820904231

Process evaluation of a workplace-based health promotion and exercise cluster-randomised trial to increase productivity and reduce neck pain in office workers: a RE-AIM approach

Welch, Alyssa, Healy, Genevieve, Straker, Leon, Comans, Tracy, O'Leary, Shaun, Melloh, Markus, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Pereira, Michelle, Chen, Xiaoqi and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Process evaluation of a workplace-based health promotion and exercise cluster-randomised trial to increase productivity and reduce neck pain in office workers: a RE-AIM approach. BMC Public Health, 20 (1) 180, 180. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-8208-9

A 10-week exercise intervention can improve work posture but not neck/shoulder symptoms in dental health students: A pilot cohort study

Yiu, Xin Yi, Maguire, Andrea, Johnson, Marcelle, Wåhlin, Charlotte and Johnston, Venerina (2020). A 10-week exercise intervention can improve work posture but not neck/shoulder symptoms in dental health students: A pilot cohort study. Work, 67 (1), 239-249. doi: 10.3233/WOR-203269

Health-care providers' perspectives on factors influencing return-to-work after surgery for nontraumatic conditions of the upper extremity

Peters, Susan E., Coppieters, Michel W., Ross, Mark and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Health-care providers' perspectives on factors influencing return-to-work after surgery for nontraumatic conditions of the upper extremity. Journal of Hand Therapy, 33 (1), 87-95.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2018.09.011

Neck/shoulder problems and visual disturbances among surgeons: a scoping review

Alhusuny, Ameer, Cook, Margaret, Khalil, Akram, Xie, Yanfei and Johnston, Venerina (2020). Neck/shoulder problems and visual disturbances among surgeons: a scoping review. Journal of Surgical Research, 247, 413-428. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.09.064

Functional and employment outcomes following road traffic crashes in Queensland, Australia: protocol for a prospective cohort study

Gane, Elise M., Smits, Esther J., Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Gangathimmaiah, Vinay, Jagnoor, Jagnoor, Cameron, Ian D. and Johnston, Venerina (2019). Functional and employment outcomes following road traffic crashes in Queensland, Australia: protocol for a prospective cohort study. Journal of Transport and Health, 15 100678, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2019.100678

Identifying risk of poor physical and mental health recovery following a road traffic crash: an industry-specific screening tool

Smits, Esther, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Gane, Elise, Warren, Jacelle, Heron-Delaney, Michelle, Kenardy, Justin and Johnston, Venerina (2019). Identifying risk of poor physical and mental health recovery following a road traffic crash: an industry-specific screening tool. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 132 105280, 105280. doi: 10.1016/j.aap.2019.105280

Impact of interventions on work-related outcomes for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries after road traffic crash: a systematic review protocol

Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Gane, Elise M., Smits, Esther J., Andrews, Nicole E. and Johnston, Venerina (2019). Impact of interventions on work-related outcomes for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries after road traffic crash: a systematic review protocol. Systematic Reviews, 8 (1) 247, 247. doi: 10.1186/s13643-019-1178-2

Computer vision symptoms in people with and without neck pain

Teo, Caleb, Giffard, Phoebe, Johnston, Venerina and Treleaven, Julia (2019). Computer vision symptoms in people with and without neck pain. Applied Ergonomics, 80, 50-56. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2019.04.010

Quantifying cervical and axioscapular muscle stiffness using shear wave elastography

Xie, Yanfei, Thomas, Lucy, Hug, François, Johnston, Venerina and Coombes, Brooke K. (2019). Quantifying cervical and axioscapular muscle stiffness using shear wave elastography. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 48, 94-102. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2019.06.009

Organizational types in relation to exposure at work and sickness - a repeated cross-sectional study within public dentistry

Rolander, B., Lindmark, U., Johnston, V., Wagman, P. and Wahlin, C. (2019). Organizational types in relation to exposure at work and sickness - a repeated cross-sectional study within public dentistry. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 78 (2), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/00016357.2019.1659411

Workplace-based exercise intervention improves work ability in office workers: A cluster randomised controlled trial

Ting, Joshua Zheng Rui, Chen, Xiaoqi and Johnston, Venerina (2019). Workplace-based exercise intervention improves work ability in office workers: A cluster randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (15) 2633, 2633. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16152633

The influence of using a footstool during a prolonged standing task on low back pain in office workers

Smith, Michelle D., Kwan, Chun Shing Johnson, Zhang, Sally, Wheeler, Jason, Sewell, Tennille and Johnston, Venerina (2019). The influence of using a footstool during a prolonged standing task on low back pain in office workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (8) 1405, 1405. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16081405

Feasibility and impact of sit-stand workstations with and without exercise in office workers at risk of low back pain: a pilot comparative effectiveness trial

Johnston, Venerina, Gane, Elise M., Brown, Wendy, Vicenzino, Bill, Healy, Genevieve N., Gilson, Nicholas and Smith, Michelle D. (2019). Feasibility and impact of sit-stand workstations with and without exercise in office workers at risk of low back pain: a pilot comparative effectiveness trial. Applied Ergonomics, 76, 82-89. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2018.12.006

Promoting the Use of Self-management Strategies for People With Persistent Musculoskeletal Disorders: The Role of Physical Therapists

Hutting, Nathan, Johnston, Venerina, Staal, J. Bart and Heerkens, Yvonne F. (2019). Promoting the Use of Self-management Strategies for People With Persistent Musculoskeletal Disorders: The Role of Physical Therapists. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 49 (4), 212-215. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2019.0605

Are Measures of Postural Behavior Using Motion Sensors in Seated Office Workers Reliable?

Jun, Deokhoon, Johnston, Venerina, McPhail, Steven M. and O’Leary, Shaun (2019). Are Measures of Postural Behavior Using Motion Sensors in Seated Office Workers Reliable?. Human Factors, 61 (7), 18720818821273-1161. doi: 10.1177/0018720818821273

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Latack Coping Scale in the general working population in Korea

Jun, Deokhoon, Kim, Jun-Mo, O'Leary, Shaun and Johnston, Venerina (2019). Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Latack Coping Scale in the general working population in Korea. Work, 63 (3), 325-334. doi: 10.3233/WOR-192938

Job strain and psychological distress in office workers: The role of coping

Jun, Deokhoon, O'Leary, Shaun, McPhail, Steven M. and Johnston, Venerina (2019). Job strain and psychological distress in office workers: The role of coping. Work - A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, 64 (1), 55-65. doi: 10.3233/PWOR-192968

The impact of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in road traffic crashes on work-related outcomes: a protocol for a systematic review

Gane, Elise M., Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Smits, Esther J. and Johnston, Venerina (2018). The impact of musculoskeletal injuries sustained in road traffic crashes on work-related outcomes: a protocol for a systematic review. Systematic Reviews, 7 (1) 202, 202. doi: 10.1186/s13643-018-0869-4

Evaluating Short-Term Musculoskeletal Pain Changes in Desk-Based Workers Receiving a Workplace Sitting-Reduction Intervention

Brakenridge, Charlotte, Chong, Yee Ying, Winkler, Elisabeth A.H., Hadgraft, Nyssa T., Fjeldsoe, Brianna S., Johnston, Venerina, Straker, Leon, Healy, Genevieve N. and Clark, Bronwyn K. (2018). Evaluating Short-Term Musculoskeletal Pain Changes in Desk-Based Workers Receiving a Workplace Sitting-Reduction Intervention. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15 (9) 1975, 1975. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15091975

The impact of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion interventions on office worker productivity: a cluster-randomized trial

Pereira, Michelle, Comans, Tracy, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Straker, Leon, Melloh, Markus, O'Leary, Shaun, Chen, Xiaoqi and Johnston, Venerina (2018). The impact of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion interventions on office worker productivity: a cluster-randomized trial. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 45 (1), 42-52. doi: 10.5271/sjweh.3760

Factors associated with work ability following exercise interventions for people with chronic whiplash-associated disorders: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial

Lo, Hiu Kwan, Johnston, Venerina, Landen Ludvigsson, Maria, Peterson, Gunnel, Overmeer, Thomas and Peolsson, Anneli (2018). Factors associated with work ability following exercise interventions for people with chronic whiplash-associated disorders: secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 50 (9), 828-836. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2374

Modifiable individual and work-related factors associated with neck pain in 740 office workers: a cross-sectional study

Chen, Xiaoqi, O'Leary, Shaun and Johnston, Venerina (2018). Modifiable individual and work-related factors associated with neck pain in 740 office workers: a cross-sectional study. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, 22 (4), 318-327. doi: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2018.03.003

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) in the Korean working population

Jun, Deokhoon, Johnston, Venerina, Kim, Jun-Mo and O'Leary, Shaun (2018). Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) in the Korean working population. Work (Reading, Mass.), 59 (1), 93-102. doi: 10.3233/WOR-172661

Stakeholders identify similar barriers but different strategies to facilitate return-to-work: A vignette of a worker with an upper extremity condition

Peters, Susan E., Truong, Anthony P. and Johnston, Venerina (2018). Stakeholders identify similar barriers but different strategies to facilitate return-to-work: A vignette of a worker with an upper extremity condition. Work , 59 (3), 401-412. doi: 10.3233/WOR-182692

Workplace-Based Interventions for Neck Pain in Office Workers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Chen, Xiaoqi, Coombes, Brooke K, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Jun, Deokhoon, O'Leary, Shaun and Johnston, Venerina (2018). Workplace-Based Interventions for Neck Pain in Office Workers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Physical therapy, 98 (1), 40-62. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzx101

Reliability and Validity of an Acromion Marker Cluster for Recording Scapula Posture at End Range Clavicle Protraction, Retraction, Elevation, and Depression

Bet-Or, Yaheli, van den Hoorn, Wolbert, Johnston, Venerina and O'Leary, Shaun (2017). Reliability and Validity of an Acromion Marker Cluster for Recording Scapula Posture at End Range Clavicle Protraction, Retraction, Elevation, and Depression. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 33 (5), 379-383. doi: 10.1123/jab.2017-0058

Lifestyle and work-related factors associated with the health of Australian long distance commute and residential miners: A cross-sectional study

Otto, Bronwen, Ryan, Frazer, Khan, Asaduzzaman and Johnston, Venerina (2017). Lifestyle and work-related factors associated with the health of Australian long distance commute and residential miners: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 33 (2), 217-232.

Training therapists to perform pre-employment functional assessments: a telerehabilitation approach

Cotton, Zoe, Russell, Trevor, Johnston, Venerina and Legge, Jennifer (2017). Training therapists to perform pre-employment functional assessments: a telerehabilitation approach. Work, 57 (4), 475-482. doi: 10.3233/wor-172578

An investigation of self-reported health-related productivity loss in office workers and associations with individual and work-related factors using an employer's perspective

Pereira, Michelle Jessica, Johnston, Venerina, Straker, Leon Melville, Sjogaard, Gisela, Melloh, Markus, O'Leary, Shaun Patrick and Comans, Tracy Anne (2017). An investigation of self-reported health-related productivity loss in office workers and associations with individual and work-related factors using an employer's perspective. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 59 (7), e138-e144. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001043

Physical risk factors for developing non-specific neck pain in office workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jun, Deokhoon, Zoe, Michaleff , Johnston, Venerina and O'Leary, Shaun (2017). Physical risk factors for developing non-specific neck pain in office workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 90 (5), 373-410. doi: 10.1007/s00420-017-1205-3

Experts' perspective on a definition for delayed return-to-work after surgery for nontraumatic upper extremity disorders: recommendations and implications

Peters, Susan E., Coppieters, Michel W., Ross, Mark and Johnston, Venerina (2017). Experts' perspective on a definition for delayed return-to-work after surgery for nontraumatic upper extremity disorders: recommendations and implications. Journal of Hand Therapy, 31 (3), 315-321. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2017.02.009

The effect of a workplace-based early intervention program on work-related musculoskeletal compensation outcomes at a poultry meat processing plant

Donovan, Michael, Khan, Asaduzzaman and Johnston, Venerina (2017). The effect of a workplace-based early intervention program on work-related musculoskeletal compensation outcomes at a poultry meat processing plant. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 27 (1), 24-34. doi: 10.1007/s10926-016-9628-3

Centre of gravity: relevance of behaviour and location in bipedal stance in older adults

Boughen, Jill, Nitz, Jennifer and Johnston, Venerina (2017). Centre of gravity: relevance of behaviour and location in bipedal stance in older adults. Physical Therapy Reviews, 22 (3-4), 186-196. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2017.1283831

Expert consensus on facilitators and barriers to return-to-work following surgery for non-traumatic upper extremity conditions: a Delphi study

Peters, S. E., Johnston, V., Ross, M. and Coppieters, M. W. (2017). Expert consensus on facilitators and barriers to return-to-work following surgery for non-traumatic upper extremity conditions: a Delphi study. Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume, 42 (2), 127-136. doi: 10.1177/1753193416669263

Investigating construct validity of an organisational policies and practices instrument in an Australian poultry meat processing plant

Donovan, Michael, Johnston, Venerina and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2017). Investigating construct validity of an organisational policies and practices instrument in an Australian poultry meat processing plant. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 33 (3).

Methods and tools used by healthcare professionals to identify barriers to return-to-work for workers with upper extremity conditions in Australia

Peters, Susan E. and Johnston, Venerina (2016). Methods and tools used by healthcare professionals to identify barriers to return-to-work for workers with upper extremity conditions in Australia. Hand Therapy, 22 (1), 26-34. doi: 10.1177/1758998316665058

Perspectives from employers, insurers, lawyers and healthcare providers on factors that influence workers' return-to-work following surgery for non-traumatic upper extremity conditions

Peters, Susan E., Coppierters, Michel W., Ross, Mark and Johnston, Venerina (2016). Perspectives from employers, insurers, lawyers and healthcare providers on factors that influence workers' return-to-work following surgery for non-traumatic upper extremity conditions. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 27 (3), 1-16. doi: 10.1007/s10926-016-9662-1

Prognostic factors for return-to-work following surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review

Peters, Susan, Johnston, Venerina, Hines, Sonia, Ross, Mark and Coppieters, Michel (2016). Prognostic factors for return-to-work following surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14 (9), 135-216. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003099

Consequences and management of neck pain by female office workers: results of a survey and clinical assessment

Johnston, Venerina (2016). Consequences and management of neck pain by female office workers: results of a survey and clinical assessment. Archives of Physiotherapy, 6 (1) 8, 8. doi: 10.1186/s40945-016-0023-3

Changes in division of labour and tasks within public dentistry: relationship to employees work demands, health and work ability

Rolander, Bo, Wåhlin,Charlotte, Johnston, Venerina, Wagman, Petra and Lindmark, Ulrika (2016). Changes in division of labour and tasks within public dentistry: relationship to employees work demands, health and work ability. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 74 (6), 471-479. doi: 10.1080/00016357.2016.1203023

Inter-rater reliability of an observation-based ergonomics assessment checklist for office workers

Pereira, Michelle Jessica, Straker, Leon Melville, Comans, Tracy Anne and Johnston, Venerina (2016). Inter-rater reliability of an observation-based ergonomics assessment checklist for office workers. Ergonomics, 59 (12), 1606-1612. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2016.1157215

Rehabilitation following carpal tunnel release (Review)

Peters, Susan, Page, Matthew J., Coppieters, Michel W., Ross, Mark and Johnston, Venerina (2016). Rehabilitation following carpal tunnel release (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016 (2) CD004158, CD004158. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004158.pub3

Self-reported load carriage injuries of military soldiers

Orr, Robin Marc, Coyle, Julia, Johnston, Venerina and Pope, Rodney (2016). Self-reported load carriage injuries of military soldiers. International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion, 24 (2), 189-197. doi: 10.1080/17457300.2015.1132731

Enhancing direct access and authority for work capacity certificates to physiotherapists

Johnston, Venerina and Beales, Darren (2016). Enhancing direct access and authority for work capacity certificates to physiotherapists. Manual Therapy, 25, 100-103. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2016.04.007

Factors associated with work ability in patients undergoing surgery for cervical radiculopathy

Ng, Eunice, Johnston, Venerina, Wibault, Johanna, Löfgren, Hakan, Dedering, Asa, Öberg, Birgitta, Zsigmond, Peter and Peolsson, Anneli (2015). Factors associated with work ability in patients undergoing surgery for cervical radiculopathy. Spine, 40 (16), 1270-1276. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001010

Factors associated with work ability in patients with chronic whiplash-associated disorder grade II-III: a cross-sectional analysis

Agnew, Louise, Johnston, Venerina, Ludvigsson, Maria Landén, Peterson, Gunnel, Overmeer, Thomas, Johansson, Gun and Peolsson, Anneli (2015). Factors associated with work ability in patients with chronic whiplash-associated disorder grade II-III: a cross-sectional analysis. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 47 (6), 546-551. doi: 10.2340/16501977-1960

Implementing a self-management intervention for people with a chronic compensable musculoskeletal injury in a workers compensation context: a process evaluation

Sheppard, Dianne M., Gargett, Susan, MacKenzie, Alison, Jull, Gwendolen, Johnston, Venerina, Strong, Jennifer, Battersby, Malcolm and Ellis, Niki (2015). Implementing a self-management intervention for people with a chronic compensable musculoskeletal injury in a workers compensation context: a process evaluation. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 25 (2) 17, 412-422. doi: 10.1007/s10926-014-9551-4

Reported load carriage injuries of the Australian Army soldier

Orr, Robin M., Johnston, Venerina, Coyle, Julia and Pope, Rodney (2015). Reported load carriage injuries of the Australian Army soldier. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 25 (2) 7, 316-322. doi: 10.1007/s10926-014-9540-7

The impact of onsite workplace health-enhancing physical activity interventions on worker productivity: a systematic review

Pereira, Michelle Jessica, Coombes, Brooke Kaye, Comans, Tracy Anne and Johnston, Venerina (2015). The impact of onsite workplace health-enhancing physical activity interventions on worker productivity: a systematic review. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 72 (6), 401-412. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2014-102678

A vertical mouse and ergonomic mouse pads alter wrist position but do not reduce carpal tunnel pressure in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome

Schmid, Annina B., Kubler, Paul A., Johnston, Venerina and Coppieters, Michel W. (2015). A vertical mouse and ergonomic mouse pads alter wrist position but do not reduce carpal tunnel pressure in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Applied Ergonomics, 47, 151-156. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2014.08.020

Supervisor competencies for supporting return to work: a mixed-methods study

Johnston, Venerina, Way, Kirsten, Long, Maryann H., Wyatt, Mary, Gibson, Libby and Shaw, William S. (2015). Supervisor competencies for supporting return to work: a mixed-methods study. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 25 (1), 3-17. doi: 10.1007/s10926-014-9511-z

Taping across the upper trapezius muscle reduces activity during a standardized typing task - an assessor-blinded randomized cross-over study

Takasaki, Hiroshi, Delbridge, Blane Michael and Johnston, Venerina (2015). Taping across the upper trapezius muscle reduces activity during a standardized typing task - an assessor-blinded randomized cross-over study. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 25 (1), 115-120. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2014.10.004

Occupational loads carried by Australian soldiers on military operations

Orr, Robin Marc, Pope, Rodney, Coyle, Julia and Johnston, Venerina (2015). Occupational loads carried by Australian soldiers on military operations. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 31 (1).

A workplace exercise versus health promotion intervention to prevent and reduce the economic and personal burden of non-specific neck pain in office personnel: protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Johnston, V., O'Leary, S., Comans, T., Straker, L., Melloh, M., Khan, A. and Sjogaard, G. (2014). A workplace exercise versus health promotion intervention to prevent and reduce the economic and personal burden of non-specific neck pain in office personnel: protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 60 (4), 223-223. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2014.08.007

A description of neck motor performance, neck pain, fatigue, and mental effort while driving in a sample with chronic whiplash-associated disorders

Takasaki, Hiroshi, Treleaven, Julia, Johnston, Venerina, Van Den Hoorn, Wolbert, Rakotonirainy, Andry and Jull, Gwendolen (2014). A description of neck motor performance, neck pain, fatigue, and mental effort while driving in a sample with chronic whiplash-associated disorders. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93 (8), 665-674. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000087

Evaluation of document location during computer use in terms of neck muscle activity and neck movement

Goostrey, Sonya, Treleaven, Julia and Johnston, Venerina (2014). Evaluation of document location during computer use in terms of neck muscle activity and neck movement. Applied Ergonomics, 45 (3), 767-772. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2013.10.007

An argument for a universal definition and method of recording falls

Nitz, Jennifer C. and Johnston, Venerina (2014). An argument for a universal definition and method of recording falls. Physical Therapy Reviews, 19 (2), 131-135. doi: 10.1179/1743288X13Y.0000000107

A new method of interpreting the centre of gravity location using the modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance: a reliability study

Boughen, Jill, Dunn, Kylie, Nitz, Jennifer, Johnston, Venerina and Khan, Asad (2013). A new method of interpreting the centre of gravity location using the modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance: a reliability study. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 31 (2), 64-68. doi: 10.1016/j.hkpj.2013.04.002

Using technology to enhance physical therapy students’ problem-solving skills around safe patient handling

Johnston, Venerina, Nitz, Jennifer C., Isles, Rosemary, Chipchase, Lucy and Gustafsson, Louise (2013). Using technology to enhance physical therapy students’ problem-solving skills around safe patient handling. Physical Therapy Reviews, 18 (6), 407-415. doi: 10.1179/1743288X12Y.0000000061

Assessment of driving-related performance in chronic whiplash using an advanced driving simulator

Hiroshi, Takasaki, Julia, Treleaven, Venerina, Johnston, Rakotonirainy, Andry, Haines, Andrew and Gwendolen, Jull (2013). Assessment of driving-related performance in chronic whiplash using an advanced driving simulator. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 60, 5-14. doi: 10.1016/j.aap.2013.07.033

Interpreting systematic reviews: Looking beyond the all too familiar conclusion

Peters, Susan E., Johnston, Venerina and Coppieters, Michel W. (2013). Interpreting systematic reviews: Looking beyond the all too familiar conclusion. Journal of Hand Therapy, In Press, Accepted Manuscript (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2013.10.005

Helping workers help themselves: empowering physiotherapy clients to manage musculoskeletal problems at work

Johnston, Venerina and Shaw, William S. (2013). Helping workers help themselves: empowering physiotherapy clients to manage musculoskeletal problems at work. Physical Therapy Reviews, 18 (5), 373-378. doi: 10.1179/1743288X13Y.0000000087

Occupational health physical therapy

Johnston, Venerina (2013). Occupational health physical therapy. Physical Therapy Reviews, 18 (5), 313-315. doi: 10.1179/1083319613Z.000000000132

Soldier occupational load carriage: a narrative review of associated injuries

Orr, Robin Marc, Pope, Rodney, Johnston, Venerina and Coyle, Julia (2013). Soldier occupational load carriage: a narrative review of associated injuries. International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion, 21 (4), 388-396. doi: 10.1080/17457300.2013.833944

Enhancing the vocational outcomes of people with chronic disabilities caused by a musculoskeletal condition: development and evaluation of content of self-management training modules

Johnston, V., Strong, J., Gargett, S., Jull, G. and Ellis, N. (2013). Enhancing the vocational outcomes of people with chronic disabilities caused by a musculoskeletal condition: development and evaluation of content of self-management training modules. Work, Pre-Press (3), 1-14. doi: 10.3233/WOR-131722

Neck Pain Driving Index: appropriateness of the rating scale and unidimensionality of the strategic, tactical, and operational levels

Takasaki, Hiroshi, Johnston, Venerina, Treleaven, Julia and Jull, Gwendolen (2013). Neck Pain Driving Index: appropriateness of the rating scale and unidimensionality of the strategic, tactical, and operational levels. Archives of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, 94 (9), 1842-1846. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2013.02.017

Contributions of physical and cognitive impairments to self-reported driving difficulty in chronic whiplash-associated disorders

Takasaki, Hiroshi, Treleaven, Julia, Johnston, Venerina and Jull, Gwendolen (2013). Contributions of physical and cognitive impairments to self-reported driving difficulty in chronic whiplash-associated disorders. Spine, 38 (18), 1554-1560. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31829adb54

Applying principles of self-management to facilitate workers to return to or remain at work with a chronic musculoskeletal condition

Johnston, Venerina, Jull, Gwendolen, Sheppard, Dianne M. and Ellis, Niki (2013). Applying principles of self-management to facilitate workers to return to or remain at work with a chronic musculoskeletal condition. Manual Therapy, 18 (4), 274-280. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.04.001

Rehabilitation following carpal tunnel release (Review)

Peters, Susan, Page, Matthew J., Coppieters, Michel W., Ross, Mark and Johnston, Venerina (2013). Rehabilitation following carpal tunnel release (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013 (6) CD004158. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004158.pub2

The prevalence of work-related neck, shoulder and upper back musculo-skeletal disorders among midwives, nurses and physicians: a systematic review

Long, Maryann, Bogossian, Fiona and Johnston, Venerina (2013). The prevalence of work-related neck, shoulder and upper back musculo-skeletal disorders among midwives, nurses and physicians: a systematic review. Workplace Health and Safety, 61 (5), 223-229. doi: 10.3928/21650799-20130426-38

Helping women but hurting ourselves? Neck and upper back musculoskeletal symptoms in a cohort of Australian Midwives

Long, Maryann H., Johnston, Venerina and Bogossian, Fiona (2013). Helping women but hurting ourselves? Neck and upper back musculoskeletal symptoms in a cohort of Australian Midwives. Midwifery, 29 (4), 359-367. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2012.02.003

Functional consequences of work-related spinal musculoskeletal symptoms in a cohort of Australian midwives

Long, Maryann H., Bogossian, Fiona E. and Johnston, Venerina (2013). Functional consequences of work-related spinal musculoskeletal symptoms in a cohort of Australian midwives. Women Birth, 26 (1), e50-e58. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2012.09.005

Targeted education on the topic of professional boundaries does not change student physiotherapists' opinions or their responses to a series of ethical scenarios

Cooper, Ian, Delany, Clare, Dwyer, Genevieve, Godbold, Rosemary, Johnston, Venerina, Shirley, Debra and Jenkins, Susan (2013). Targeted education on the topic of professional boundaries does not change student physiotherapists' opinions or their responses to a series of ethical scenarios. Physical Therapy Reviews, 18 (1), 431-438. doi: 10.1179/1743288X13Y.0000000071

Midwives' experiences of work-related shoulder musculoskeletal problems

Long, Maryann H., Bogossian, Fiona E. and Johnston, Venerina (2013). Midwives' experiences of work-related shoulder musculoskeletal problems. International Journal of Childbirth, 3 (1), 52-64. doi: 10.1891/2156-5287.3.1.52

Soldier self-reported reductions in task performance associated with operational load carriage

Orr, Robin M., Pope, Rodney, Johnston, Venerina and Coyle, Julia (2013). Soldier self-reported reductions in task performance associated with operational load carriage. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 21 (3), 39-46.

Experiences and perspectives of physical therapists managing patients covered by workers' compensation in Queensland, Australia

Johnston, Venerina, Nielsen, Mandy, Corbiere, Marc and Franche, Renee-Louise (2012). Experiences and perspectives of physical therapists managing patients covered by workers' compensation in Queensland, Australia. Physical Therapy, 92 (10), 1306-1315. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20110194

Minimum repetitions for stable measures of visual dependency using the dot version of the computer-based Rod-Frame test

Takasaki, Hiroshi, Treleaven, Julia, Johnston, Venerina and Jull, Gwendolen (2012). Minimum repetitions for stable measures of visual dependency using the dot version of the computer-based Rod-Frame test. Manual Therapy, 17 (5), 466-469. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2012.02.013

The Neck Pain Driving Index (NPDI) for chronic whiplash-associated disorders: development, reliability, and validity assessment

Takasaki, Hiroshi, Johnston, Venerina, Treleaven, Julia M. and Jull, Gwendolen A. (2012). The Neck Pain Driving Index (NPDI) for chronic whiplash-associated disorders: development, reliability, and validity assessment. Spine Journal, 12 (10), 912-+. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2012.09.053

Validity and reliability of the perceived deficit questionnaire to assess cognitive symptoms in people with chronic whiplash-associated disorders

Takasaki, Hiroshi, Chien, Chi-Wen, Johnston, Venerina, Treleaven, Julia and Jull, Gwendolen (2012). Validity and reliability of the perceived deficit questionnaire to assess cognitive symptoms in people with chronic whiplash-associated disorders. Archives of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, 93 (10), 1774-1781. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2012.05.013

Self-rated confidence versus examined competency of safe patient handling from a physiotherapy student perspective

Nitz, Jennifer C. and Johnston, Venerina (2012). Self-rated confidence versus examined competency of safe patient handling from a physiotherapy student perspective. American Journal of Safe Patient Handling and Movement, 2 (3), 72-78.

Altered trapezius muscle behavior in individuals with neck pain and clinical signs of scapular dysfunction

Zakharova-Luneva, Evgeniya, Jull, Gwendolen, Johnston, Venerina and O'Leary, Shaun (2012). Altered trapezius muscle behavior in individuals with neck pain and clinical signs of scapular dysfunction. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 35 (5), 346-353. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2012.04.011

Work-related upper quadrant musculoskeletal disorders in midwives, nurses and physicians: A systematic review of risk factors and functional consequences

Long, Maryann H., Johnston, Venerina and Bogossian, Fiona (2012). Work-related upper quadrant musculoskeletal disorders in midwives, nurses and physicians: A systematic review of risk factors and functional consequences. Applied Ergonomics, 43 (3), 455-467. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2011.07.002

Continuing professional development: The missing link

Chipchase, Lucy S., Johnston, Venerina and Long, Philip D. (2012). Continuing professional development: The missing link. Manual Therapy, 17 (1), 89-91. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2011.09.004

Load carriage and the female soldier

Orr, Robin M., Johnston,Venerina, Colye, Julia and Pope, Rodney (2011). Load carriage and the female soldier. Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health, 19 (3), 31-38.

Addressing occupational factors in the management of low back pain: Implications for physical therapist practice.

Shaw, W.S., Main, C. J. and Johnston, V. (2011). Addressing occupational factors in the management of low back pain: Implications for physical therapist practice.. Physical Therapy, 91 (5), 777-789. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20100263

Driving with a chronic whiplash associated disorder: a review of patients' perspectives

Takasaki, H, Johnston, V, Treleaven, J, Pereira, M and Jull, G (2011). Driving with a chronic whiplash associated disorder: a review of patients' perspectives. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 92 (1), 106-110. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.10.008

Load carriage and its force impact

Orr, Robin, Pope, Rodney, Johnston, Vnerina and Coyle, Julia (2011). Load carriage and its force impact. Australian Defence Force Journal, 2011 (185), 52-63.

Prognostic factors for return to work following Carpal Tunnel Release: Systematic Review

Peters, Susan, Johnston, Venerina, Hines, Sonia, Ross, Mark and Coppieters, Michel (2011). Prognostic factors for return to work following Carpal Tunnel Release: Systematic Review. JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, 9 (64), s169-s184. doi: 10.11124/jbisrir-2011-340

The effect of a scapular postural correction strategy on trapezius activity in patients with neck pain

Wegner, Sally, Jull, G, O'Leary, Shaun and Johnston, Venerina (2010). The effect of a scapular postural correction strategy on trapezius activity in patients with neck pain. Manual Therapy, 15 (6), 562-566. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2010.06.006

Load carriage: Minimising soldier injuries through physical conditioning - A narrative review

Orr, Robin M., Pope, Rodney, Johnston, Venerina and Coyle, Julia (2010). Load carriage: Minimising soldier injuries through physical conditioning - A narrative review. Journal of Military and Veterans' Health, 18 (3), 31-38.

Does self-management for return to work increase the effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation for chronic compensated musculoskeletal disorders? - Protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Ellis, Niki, Johnston, Venerina, Gargett, Susan, MacKenzie, Alison, Strong, Jennifer, Battersby, Malcolm, McLeod, Rebecca, Adam, Keith and Jull, Gwendolen (2010). Does self-management for return to work increase the effectiveness of vocational rehabilitation for chronic compensated musculoskeletal disorders? - Protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 11 (1) 115, 115. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-11-115

Interactive effects from self-reported physical and psychosocial factors in the workplace on neck pain and disability in female office workers

Johnston, V., Jull, G., Souvlis, T. and Jimmieson, N. L. (2010). Interactive effects from self-reported physical and psychosocial factors in the workplace on neck pain and disability in female office workers. Ergonomics, 53 (4), 502-513. doi: 10.1080/00140130903490692

Contribution of individual, workplace, psychosocial and physiological factors to neck pain in female office workers

Johnston, V., Jimmieson, N. L., Jull, G. and Souvlis, T. (2009). Contribution of individual, workplace, psychosocial and physiological factors to neck pain in female office workers. European Journal of Pain, 13 (9), 985-991. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpain.2008.11.014

Orebro musculoskeletal pain screening questionnaire

Johnston, V. (2009). Orebro musculoskeletal pain screening questionnaire. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 55 (2), 141-141. doi: 10.1016/S0004-9514(09)70049-2

Associations between individual and workplace risk factors for self-reported neck pain and disability among female office workers

Johnston, V., Souvlis, T., Jimmieson, N. and Jull, G. (2008). Associations between individual and workplace risk factors for self-reported neck pain and disability among female office workers. Applied Ergonomics, 39 (2), 171-182. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2007.05.011

Alterations in cervical muscle activity in functional and stressful tasks in female office workers with neck pain

Johnston, V, Jull, G., Darnell, R., Jimmieson, N. L. and Souvlis, T. (2008). Alterations in cervical muscle activity in functional and stressful tasks in female office workers with neck pain. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 103 (3), 253-264. doi: 10.1007/s00421-008-0696-8

Neck movement and muscle activity characteristics in female office workers with neck pain

Johnston, V., Jull, G., Souvlis, T. and Jimmieson, N. (2008). Neck movement and muscle activity characteristics in female office workers with neck pain. Spine, 33 (5), 555-563. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181657d0d

Quantitative sensory measures distinguish office workers with varying levels of neck pain and disability

Johnston, V., Jimmieson, N., Jull, G. and Souvlis, T. (2008). Quantitative sensory measures distinguish office workers with varying levels of neck pain and disability. Pain, 137 (2), 257-265. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2007.08.037

Interaction of psychosocial risk factors explain increased neck problems among female office workers

Johnston, Venerina, Jimmieson, Nerina L., Souvlis, Tina and Jull, Gwendolen (2007). Interaction of psychosocial risk factors explain increased neck problems among female office workers. Pain, 129 (3), 311-320. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2006.10.017

Biological pathways between occupational stress and work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper extremity

Johnston, V. (2007). Biological pathways between occupational stress and work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and upper extremity. Physical Therapy Reviews, 12 (4), 335-345. doi: 10.1179/108331907X175023

Design and user-related outcomes of virtual ergonomics training for office workers: scoping review of peer-reviewed and grey literature

Zerguine, Haroun, Johnston, Venerina, Healy, Genevieve, Goode, Ana, Abbott, Alison, Gunning, Lynn and Zischke, Jason (2022). Design and user-related outcomes of virtual ergonomics training for office workers: scoping review of peer-reviewed and grey literature. 33rd International Congress on Occupational Health 2022 (ICOH 2022), Virtual , 6-10 February 2022. Incheon, Republic of Korea: Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute. doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2021.12.1083

Exploring barriers and enablers of work ability among older workers – a qualitative approach

Bontrup, Carolin, Johnston, Venerina, O'Leary, Shaun and Way, Kirsten (2022). Exploring barriers and enablers of work ability among older workers – a qualitative approach. 33rd International Congress on Occupational Health 2022 (ICOH 2022), Online, 6–10 February 2022. Incheon, Republic of Korea: Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute. doi: 10.1016/j.shaw.2021.12.1049

A cross-sectional study of work-related and lifestyle factors associated with the health of Australian long distance commute and residential miners

Ryan, F., Otto, B., Khan, A. and Johnston, V. (2017). A cross-sectional study of work-related and lifestyle factors associated with the health of Australian long distance commute and residential miners. World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, July 2017. Abingdon, Oxfordshire United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis. doi: 10.1080/21679169.2017.1381324

Is our work as midwives hurting us? Prevalence and risk factors for work related upper quadrant musculoskeletal disorders in midwives

Long, Maryann, Johnston, Venerina and Bogossian, Fiona E. (2011). Is our work as midwives hurting us? Prevalence and risk factors for work related upper quadrant musculoskeletal disorders in midwives. 29th Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives, Durban, South Africa, 19-23 June 2011.

Load carriage: Minimising soldier injuries through physical conditioning – A narrative review

Orr, R. M., Pope, R., Johnston, V. and Coyle, J. (2010). Load carriage: Minimising soldier injuries through physical conditioning – A narrative review. Seventh International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PREMUS 2010), Angers, France, 29 August - 2 September 2010. Angers, France: Angers University of Medicine.

MUSCLE REST PATTERNS IN THE UPPER TRAPEZIUS AND SPLENIUS MUSCLES DURING TWO COMPUTER BASED TASKS IN EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL PAIN

Wong, T. L., Johnston, V. and Souvlis, T. (2010). MUSCLE REST PATTERNS IN THE UPPER TRAPEZIUS AND SPLENIUS MUSCLES DURING TWO COMPUTER BASED TASKS IN EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL PAIN. Seventh International Conference on Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Angers, France, 29th Aug – 2nd Sept, 2010.

Data of time course and risk profile of work-related neck disability

Xie, Yanfei, Johnston, Venerina, Thomas, Lucy and Coombes, Brooke (2023). Data of time course and risk profile of work-related neck disability. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/67e0858

Work-Related Neck Pain in Female Office Workers: A Psychosocial and Physiological Profile

Johnston, Venerina (2007). Work-Related Neck Pain in Female Office Workers: A Psychosocial and Physiological Profile. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland.