Professor Karen Grimmer

Research Fellow UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance

City East Campus ()
tel +61 8 830 27850

email Karen.Grimmer@unisa.edu.au

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About me

Karen Grimmer is Professor of Allied Health in the School of Health Sciences. She is the Director of the International Centre for Allied Health Evidence (iCAHE) (www.unisa.edu.au/cahe)

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Research

Research focus

Clinical Sciences
Public Health and Health Services
Human Movement and Sports Science
Medical and Health Sciences
Curriculum and Pedagogy

Highlights

Karen's interests are diverse. They include the philosophy and practice of implementation of evidence, adolescent musculoskeletal health and its public health implications, posture and its determinants, allied health service quality and outcome measurement, discharge planning from hospitals, the frailty trajectory and the systems which underpin good allied health practices.

Karen has been a supported researcher at UniSA every year since 1997.

Karen directs the International Centre for Allied Health Evidence, City East Campus. This group of visionary researchers pursue diverse research interests of their own, although all the research is linked by the desire to improve allied health teaching and clinical practices nationally and... Read more

Research

Projects

Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.

ICAHE Training Arm, South African Medical Research Council, 01/03/2016 - 31/12/2018
Evidence-based review of acupuncture for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, Accident Compensation Corporation NZ, 01/09/2017 - 30/07/2018
Journal Club 2015-2016, SA Health, 01/07/2015 - 31/12/2016
Consumer Understanding of Personal Health Data, RoZetta Institute Limited, 01/03/2016 - 31/10/2016
Rapid Review Effectiveness of Interventions and Programs, VIC Dept of Health, 01/06/2016 - 31/08/2016
Rapid Review Effectiveness of Cancer Supportive Care Screening, VIC Dept of Health, 01/06/2016 - 31/08/2016
Accident compensation corporation neonatal encephalopathy, Accident Compensation Corporation NZ, 01/03/2016 - 31/08/2016
ICHAE Core Funding 2016, SA Health, 01/11/2015 - 30/06/2016
Literature review on self-monitoring of blood glucose, Australian Diabetes Educators Association, 21/09/2015 - 30/03/2016
Primary healthcare guidelines in South Africa, South African Medical Research Council, 01/01/2014 - 28/02/2016
Comprehensive care standards, Sax Institute, 12/10/2015 - 26/02/2016
Does publishing patient safety data improve the standard of care?. A Rapid Review of the Literature., Accident Compensation Corporation NZ, 24/08/2015 - 30/09/2015
ICACHE core funding 2012-2015, SA Dept of Health, 01/07/2012 - 31/07/2015
Functional decline in community-dwelling older people and the Medicare 75+ Health Assessment, APHCRI-Stream Funding, 01/07/2013 - 30/04/2015
Clinical rehabilitation and reconditioning: what is best practice?, Australian Health Service Alliance, 01/01/2015 - 28/02/2015

Research

Outputs

Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Books

Year	Output
2010	Grimmer-Somers, K & Worley, A 2010, Practical tips for using and developing guidelines: an allied health primer, UST Publishing House, Phillipines.
2009	Grimmer, KA, Kumar, S, Worley, AL & Young, AF 2009, Practical tips in finding the evidence: an allied health primer, UST Publishing House, Phillipines.

Chapters

Year	Output
2016	Naguleswaran, S, Wall, K & Grimmer, K 2016, 'Data analytics for enabling connected health', in F Florez-Revuelta & A Andre Chaaraoui (eds.), Active and Assisted Living, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK, ch. 9, pp. 163-176.
2010	Milanese, SF & Grimmer, KA 2010, 'Backpacks and body posture in children', in Youlian Hong, Load Carriage in School Children: Epidemiology and Exercise Science, Nova Science Publishers, US, ch. 3, pp. 25-39.
2009	Grimmer-Somers, K & Kumar, S 2009, 'What is evidence?', in K Grimmer-Somers et al., Practical tips in finding the evidence, UST Publishing House, Manila, Philippines, ch. 1, pp. 1-12.
2009	Grimmer-Somers, K, Kumar, S, Worley, A & Young, A 2009, 'Lessons learnt', in K Grimmer-Somers et al., Practical Tips in Finding the Evidence, UST Publishing House, Manila, Philippines, pp. 212-218.
2009	Smith, M, Jull, G & Grimmer, KA 2009, 'Researching physiotherapy', in Joy Higgs, Megan Smith, Gillian Webb, Margot Skinner & Anne Croker, Contexts of Physiotherapy Practice, Elsevier, NSW, Australia, pp. 221-232.
2008	Grimmer, KA & Loftus, S 2008, 'Algorithms, clinical pathways and clinical guidelines', in Joy Higgs, Mark A Jones, Stephen Loftus, Nicole Christensen, Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions, 3rd, Elsevier, Oxford, ch. 28, pp. 309-317.
2008	Grimmer, KA, Milanese, SF, Jeffries, L, Young, AF & King, ESA 2008, 'The Continuum of Spinal Pain: From Childhood to Late Adolescence', in M. C Jansson and W. J. Lindberg, Low Back Pain: New Research, Nova Publishers Science, USA, pp. 119-131.

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2020	Wiysonge, CS, Mahasha, PW, Ndwandwe, DE, Ngcobo, N, Grimmer, K, Dizon, J, Burnett, RJ & Cooper, S 2020, 'Contextualised strategies to increase childhood and adolescent vaccination coverage in South Africa: a mixed-methods study', BMJ Open, vol. 10, no. 6, article no. e028476. Open access 3 1
2019	Atlas, A, Milanese, S, Grimmer, K, Barras, S & Stephens, JH 2019, 'Sources of information used by patients prior to elective surgery: a scoping review', BMJ Open, vol. 9, no. 8, article no. e023080, pp. 1-10. Open access 8 7 4
2019	Swaminathan, N, Grimmer, K & Milanese, S 2019, 'Next-generation solutions for Indian health care: strengthening the impact of allied health', Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 1-8. Open access
2018	Brink, Y, Louw, Q & Grimmer, K 2018, 'The amount of postural change experienced by adolescent computer users developing seated -related upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain', Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 608-617. Open access 6 5
2018	Mine, K, Nakayama, T, Milanese, S & Grimmer, K 2018, 'Effects of Kinesio Tape on pain, muscle strength and functional performance: a systematic review of Japanese-language literature', Physical Therapy Reviews, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 108-115. 1 4
2018	Stander, J, Grimmer, K & Brink, Y 2018, 'Training programmes to improve evidence uptake and utilisation by physiotherapists: A systematic scoping review', BMC Medical Education, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 1-12. Open access 24 27
2017	Bernhardsson, S, Lynch, E, Dizon, JM, Fernandes, J, Gonzalez-Suarez, C, Lizarondo, L, Luker, J, Wiles, L & Grimmer, K 2017, 'Advancing evidence-based practice in physical therapy settings: Multinational perspectives on implementation strategies and interventions', Physical Therapy, vol. 97. no. 1, pp. 51-60. Open access 8 9
2017	Dizon, J, Grimmer, K, Louw, Q, Machingaidze, S, Parker, H & Pillen, H 2017, 'Barriers and enablers for the development and implementation of allied health clinical practice guidelines in South African primary healthcare settings: A qualitative study', Health Research Policy and Systems, vol. 15, no. 1, article no. 79, pp. 1-13. Open access 24 25
2017	Grimmer, K, Morris, J, Kim, S, Milanese, S & Fletcher, W 2017, 'Physiotherapy practice: opportunities for international collaboration on workforce reforms, policy and research', Physiotherapy Research International : The Journal for Researchers and Clinicians in Physical Therapy, vol. 22, no. 3, article no. e1661, pp. 1-15. Open access 5 3
2017	Machingaidze, S, Zani, B, Abrams, A, Durao, S, Louw, Q, Kredo, T, Grimmer, K & Young, T 2017, 'Series: Clinical epidemiology in South Africa. Paper 2: Quality and reporting standards of South African primary care clinical practice guidelines', Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, vol. 83, pp. 31-36. 20 19
2017	McEvoy, C, Wiles, L, Bernhardsson, S & Grimmer, K 2017, 'Triage for patients with spinal complaints: a systematic review of the literature', Physiotherapy Research International : The Journal for Researchers and Clinicians in Physical Therapy, vol. 22, no. 1, article no. e1639, pp. 1-13. 7 8 1
2017	Mine, K, Nakayama, T, Milanese, S & Grimmer, KA 2017, 'The effectiveness of braces and orthoses for patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review of Japanese-language randomised controlled trials', Prosthetics and Orthotics International, vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 115-126. 7 7
2017	Morris, J, Twizeyemariya, A & Grimmer, K 2017, 'The cost of waiting on an orthopaedic waiting list: a scoping review', Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 42-54. 4
2017	Morris, J, Twizeyemariya, A, Pillen, H & Grimmer, K 2017, 'What happens when patients with an orthopaedic complaint 'wait'? Setting the scene in one Australian tertiary hospital', Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 34-41. Open access 4
2017	Odunaiya, NA, Louw, QA & Grimmer, K 2017, 'Cross-cultural adaptation, content validation, and reliability of the Nigerian composite lifestyle CVD risk factors questionnaire for adolescents among Yoruba rural adolescents in Nigeria', Malawi Medical Journal, vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 103-107. Open access 1 1
2017	Perraton, L, Machotka, Z, Gibbs, C, Mahar, C, Kennedy, K & Grimmer, K 2017, 'Evidence-based practice intentions and long-term behaviours of physiotherapy graduates following an intensive education programme', Physiotherapy Research International : The Journal for Researchers and Clinicians in Physical Therapy, vol. 22, no. 3, article no. e1666, pp. 1-8. 7 6
2017	Perraton, L, Machotka, Z, Grimmer, K, Gibbs, C, Mahar, C & Kennedy, K 2017, 'Embedding evidence-based practice education into a post-graduate physiotherapy program: eight years of pre-post course evaluations', Physiotherapy Research International : The Journal for Researchers and Clinicians in Physical Therapy, vol. 22, no. 2, article no. e1659, pp. 1-8. 3 2
2017	Price, K, Grimmer, K & Foot, J 2017, 'Is the Australian 75+ health assessment (75+HA) person-centred? A qualitative descriptive study of older people's perceptions', Australian Health Review, vol. 41, no. 6, pp. 606-612. 2 3
2016	Dizon, JM, Machingaidze, S & Grimmer, K 2016, 'To adopt, to adapt, or to contextualise? the big question in clinical practice guideline development', BMC Research Notes, vol. 9, no. 1, article no. 442, pp. 1-8. Open access 48
2016	Dizon, JMR, Grimmer, KA, Machingaidze, S, McLaren, P & Louw, Q 2016, 'Mapping South African allied health primary care clinical guideline activity: establishing a stakeholder reference sample', Health Research Policy and Systems, vol. 14, no. 1, article no. 77, pp. 1-8. Open access 10 11
2016	Grimmer, K, Kennedy, K, Milanese, S, Price, K & Kay, D 2016, 'The Australian 75+ Health Assessment: could it detect early functional decline better?', Australian Health Review, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 69-77. 7 6
2016	Grimmer, K, Machingaidze, S, Dizon, JMR, Kredo, T, Louw, Q & Young, T 2016, 'South African clinical practice guidelines quality measured with complex and rapid appraisal instruments', BMC Research Notes, vol. 9, no. 1, article no. 244, pp. 1-8. Open access 11
2016	Kredo, T, Bernhardsson, S, Machingaidze, S, Young, T, Louw, Q, Ochodo, E & Grimmer, K 2016, 'Guide to clinical practice guidelines: the current state of play', International Journal for Quality in Health Care, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 122-128. Open access 189 182
2016	Lizarondo, L, Turnbull, C, Kroon, T, Grimmer, K, Bell, A, Kumar, S, McEvoy, M, Milanese, S, Russell, M, Sheppard, L, Walters, J & Wiles, L 2016, 'Allied health: integral to transforming health', Australian Health Review, vol. 40, no. 2, pp. 194-204. 14 3
2016	Louw, Q, Firfirey, N, Grimmer, KA & Van Niekerk, S-M 2016, 'Measuring distress in South African children during burns dressing changes: a pilot study', Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 1-9. 3 4
2016	Mine, K, Nakayama, T, Milanese, S & Grimmer, K 2016, 'Acute effects of stretching on maximal muscle strength and functional performance: A systematic review of Japanese-language randomised controlled trials.', Manual Therapy, vol. 21, pp. 54-62. 2 3 1
2016	Mine, K, Nakayama, T, Milanese, S & Grimmer, K 2016, 'The effectiveness of conservative management for disabled throwing shoulder in baseball: a systematic review of Japanese-language primary studies', Physical Therapy Reviews, vol. 21, no. 3-6, pp. 151-159. Open access
2016	Van Niekerk, S-M, Louw, QA & Grimmer, K 2016, 'Does a prototype 'Experimental' chair facilitate more postural changes in computing adolescents compared to a normal school chair?', Work, vol. 55, no. 1, pp. 63-75. 2 3
2015	Atlas, A, Grimmer, K & Kennedy, K 2015, 'Early indications that low mental quality of life scores in recently unwell older people predict downstream functional decline', Clinical Interventions in Aging, vol. 10, pp. 703-712. Open access 2 3
2015	Beaton, K, McEvoy, C & Grimmer, K 2015, 'Identifying indicators of early functional decline in community-dwelling older people : a review', Geriatrics and Gerontology International, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 133-140. 10 22 4
2015	Brink, Y, Louw, Q, Grimmer, K & Jordaan, E 2015, 'The relationship between sitting posture and seated-related upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain in computing South African adolescents: a prospective study', Manual Therapy, vol. 20, pp. 820-826. 26 24
2015	Gambito, ED, Gonzalez-Suarez, CB, Grimmer, KA, Valdecanas, CM, Dizon, JMR, Beredo, MEJ & Zamora, MTG 2015, 'Updating contextualized clinical practice guidelines on stroke rehabilitation and low back pain management using a novel assessment framework that standardizes decisions', BMC Research Notes, vol.8, no. 1, article no. 643, pp. 1-12. Open access 3
2015	Gonzalez-Suarez, C, Grimmer, K, Alipio, I, Anota-Canencia, EG, Santos-Carpio, ML, Dizon, JM, Liao, L, Cabrera, JT, Martinez, R, Beredo, E, Valdecanas, C & Yu, V 2015, 'Stroke rehabilitation in the Philippines: an audit study', Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 44-67. Open access 2
2015	Gonzalez-Suarez, CB, Dizon, JMR, Grimmer, K, Estrada, MS, Liao, LAS, Malleta, A-RD, Tan, MER, Marfil, V, Versales, CS, Suarez, JL, So, KC & Uyehara, ED 2015, 'Protocol for audit of current Filipino practice in rehabilitation of stroke inpatients', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, vol. 8, p. 127-138. Open access 3 1
2015	Gonzalez-Suarez, CB, Dones, VC, Grimmer, K, Thoirs, K, Milanese, S & Atlas, A 2015, 'Radial nerve measurements in non-symptomatic upper extremities of Filipinos: a cross sectional study', Muscle and Nerve, vol. 52, no. 4, pp. 568-575. Open access 2 2
2015	Gonzalez-Suarez, CB, Lee-Pineda, K, Caralipio, ND, Grimmer-Somers, K, Sibug, EO & Velasco, ZF 2015, 'Is what Filipino children eat between meals associated with body mass index?', Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. NP653-NP661. 4 3
2015	Grimmer, K, Kay, D, Foot, J & Pastakia, K 2015, 'Consumer views about aging-in-place', Clinical Interventions in Aging, vol. 10, pp. 1803-1811. Open access 28 4
2015	Machotka, Z, Perraton, L & Grimmer, KA 2015, 'Clinical guidelines in sports medicine : am I reading a guideline or a consensus statement : what's the difference? Does it matter?', Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 1-10. Open access
2015	Milanese, S, Thoirs, K & Grimmer, K 2015, 'Evidence-based practice in sonography - making sense of diagnostic accuracy studies', Sonography, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 69-73.
2015	Mine, K, Nakayama, T, Milanese, S & Grimmer, K 2015, 'Effects of microwave diathermy on signs and symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness: a systematic review of Japanese primary studies', Physical Therapy Reviews, vol. 20, no. 5-6, pp. 290-298. Open access
2015	Morris, L, Louw, Q, Grimmer, KA & Meintjes, E 2015, 'Targeting pain catastrophization in patients with fibromyalgia using virtual reality exposure therapy: a proof-of-concept study', Journal of Physical Therapy Science, vol. 27, no. 11, pp. 3461-3467. Open access 12 12
2015	Odunaiya, N, Grimmer, K & Louw, Q 2015, 'High prevalence and clustering of modifiable CVD risk factors among rural adolescents in southwest Nigeria: implication for grass root prevention', BMC Public Health, vol. 15, article no. 661, pp. 1-9. Open access 1 8
2015	Odunaiya, N, Louw, Q & Grimmer, K 2015, 'Are lifestyle cardiovascular disease risk factors associated with pre-hypertension in 15-18 years rural Nigerian youth? A cross sectional study', BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, vol. 15, article no. 144, pp. 1-10. Open access 4 10
2015	Sy-Ortin, TT, Mejia, MBA, Dizon, JM, Grimmer, K, Gonzalez-Suarez, C, Bacorro, W, Co, J, Caguioa, P, Calma, C, Regala, E, Baldivia, K, Yolo, R, Morales, K, Sanchez, J, Malilay, R, Tabangay-Lim, IM, Que, JC & Bautista, MJ 2015, 'Clinical audit of breast cancer care at the Benavides Cancer Institute, University of Santo Tomas Manila, Philippines : part 1, methods and tools', Clinical Audit, vol. 7, pp. 1-12. Open access
2014	Brink, Y, Louw, Q, Grimmer, K & Jordaan, E 2014, 'The spinal posture of computing adolescents in a real-life setting', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, vol. 15, article no. 212, pp. 1-9. Open access 17 16
2014	Buist, M, Jaffray, L, Bell, E, Hanna, L, Weinstein, P, Kumar, S & Grimmer, KA 2014, 'Utilisation of beds on the general medical unit by 'non-acute medical' patients: a retrospective study of incidence and cost in two Tasmanian regional medical hospital units', Internal Medicine Journal, vol. 44, no. 2, pp. 171-177. 5 5
2014	Dizon, JMR, Grimmer-Somers, K & Kumar, S 2014, 'Effectiveness of the tailored Evidence Based Practice training program for Filipino physical therapists: a randomized controlled trial', BMC Medical Education, vol. 14, no. 1, article no. 147, pp. 1-12. Open access 17 18
2014	Dones, V III, Grimmer, K, Milanese, S, Suarez, C, Thoirs, K & Kumar, S 2014, 'Diagnostic value of musculoskeletal ultrasound in acute and chronic lateral diagnostic value of musculoskeletal ultrasound in acute and chronic lateral epicondylalgia', Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, vol. 12 no. 4, pp. 1-12. Open access 2
2014	Dones, V, Grimmer, K, Milanese, S & Kumar, S 2014, 'The sensitivity of the provocation tests in replicating pain on the lateral elbow area of participants with lateral epicondylalgia', Journal of Case Reports and Clinical Research Studies, vol. 1 no. 1, pp. 1-15. Open access
2014	Dones, V, Thomas, J, Lesniewski, P, Thoirs, K, Grimmer, K & Suarez, C 2014, 'The reliability of musculoskeletal ultrasound video tracking of muscle and tendon displacement', International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, vol. 4, no. 10, pp. 1-14. Open access
2014	Dones, VC III, Grimmer, K, Thoirs, K, Suarez, CG & Luker, J 2014, 'The diagnostic validity of musculoskeletal ultrasound in lateral epicondylalgia : a systematic review', BMC Medical Imaging, vol. 14, article no. 10, pp. 1-11. Open access 33 31 20
2014	Dones, VC, Grimmer-Somers, K, Milanese, S & Atlas, AP 2014, 'Association between lateral epicondylalgia and upper extremity anthropometric measurements : a case control study', International Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol. S5, no. 3, pp. 1-8. Open access
2014	Grimmer, K, Dizon, JM, Milanese, S, King, E, Beaton, K, Thorpe, O, Lizarondo, L, Luker, J, Machotka, Z & Kumar, S 2014, 'Efficient clinical evaluation of guideline quality: development and testing of a new tool', BMC Medical Research Methodology, vol. 14, article no. 63, pp. 1-10. Open access 44 41 7
2014	Grimmer, K, Lizarondo, L, Kumar, S, Belle, E, Buist, M & Weinstein, P 2014, 'An evidence-based framework to measure quality of allied health care', Health Research Policy and Systems, vol. 12, paper no. 10, pp. 1-10. Open access 11 10 18
2014	Grimmer, K, Milanese, S, Beaton, K & Atlas, A 2014, 'Additional measures do not improve the diagnostic accuracy of the Hospital Admission Risk Profile for detecting downstream quality of life in community-dwelling older people presenting to a hospital emergency department', Clinical Interventions in Aging, vol. 9, pp. 233-242. Open access 3 2 5
2014	King, ESA, Grimmer, KA, Atlas, AP & Milanese, SF 2014, 'Synthesizing complex data on functional decline in older people using partial least squares (PLS) analysis', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol. 20, no. 6, pp. 1099-1105.
2014	Lizarondo, L, Grimmer, K & Kumar, S 2014, 'Assisting allied health in performance evaluation: a systematic review', BMC Health Services Research, vol. 14, no. 572, pp. 1-12. Open access 14 15
2014	Lizarondo, L, Grimmer, K & Kumar, S 2014, 'The adapted Fresno test for speech pathologists, social workers, and dieticians/nutritionists: Validation and reliability testing', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, vol. 7, pp. 129-134. Open access 5 4
2014	Luker, JA, Bernhardt, J, Grimmer, KA & Edwards, I 2014, 'A qualitative exploration of discharge destination as an outcome or a driver of acute stroke care', BMC Health Services Research, vol. 14, paper no. 193, pp. 1-9. Open access 27 27
2014	Major-Helsloot, ME, Crous, L, Grimmer-Somers, K & Louw, Q 2014, 'Management of LBP at primary care level in South Africa: up to standards?', African Health Sciences, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 698-706. Open access 15 15
2014	Milanese, SF, Grimmer-Somers, K, Souvlis, T, Innes-Walker, K & Chipchase, LS 2014, 'Is a blended learning approach effective for learning in allied health clinicians?', Physical Therapy Reviews, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 86-93. 12 13
2014	Morris, J, Grimmer, KA, Gilmore, L, Perera, C, Waddington, G, Kyle, G, Ashman, B & Murphy, K 2014, 'Principles to guide sustainable implementation of extended-scope-of-practice physiotherapy workforce redesign initiatives in Australia: stakeholder perspectives, barriers, supports, and incentives', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, vol. 7, pp. 249-258. Open access 17 14
2014	Odunaiya, NA, Louw, QA, Grimmer, K & Ogah, OS 2014, 'Development, initial content validation and reliability of Nigerian Composite Lifestyle CVD risk factors questionnaire for adolescents', African Health Sciences, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 600-608. Open access 6 2
2014	Stanhope, J, Milanese, S & Grimmer, K 2014, 'University woodwind students' experiences with playing-related injuries and their management: a pilot study', Journal of Pain Research, vol. 7, pp. 133-148. Open access 14 14
2014	Van, NS, Grimmer, K & Louw, Q 2014, 'The prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in a multiracial group of urban adolescent schoolchildren in the Cape Metropole area of Cape Town', South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 18-24. Open access 4
2014	Weeks, S, Grimmer-Somers, KA, Boshoff, K & Stewart, H 2014, 'Conducting robust intervention trials to address the sensory needs of children with autism spectrum disorder: design challenges in an Australian context', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol. 77, no. 10, pp. 533-535. 2 1
2014	van Niekerk, S-M, Louw, QA & Grimmer-Sommers, K 2014, 'Frequency of postural changes during sitting whilst using a desktop computer - exploring an analytical methodology', Ergonomics: An International Journal of Research and Practice in Human Factors and Ergonomics, vol. 57, no. 4, pp. 545-554. 6 6
2013	Beaton, K & Grimmer, KA 2013, 'Tools that assess functional decline: systematic literature review update', Clinical Interventions in Aging, vol. 8, pp. 485-494. Open access 39 37 2
2013	Brink, Y, Louw, Q, Grimmer, K, Schreve, K, Van der Westhuizen, G & Jordaan, E 2013, 'Development of a cost effective three-dimensional posture analysis tool : validity and reliability', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, vol. 14, article no. 335. Open access 17 15
2013	Davids, MR, Chikte, U, Grimmer-Somers, K & Halperin, ML 2013, 'Usability testing of a multimedia e-learning resource for electrolyte and acid-base disorders', British Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 367-381. Open access 14 12
2013	Dones, VC III, Milanese, S, Worth, D & Grimmer-Somers, K 2013, 'The anatomy of the forearm extensor muscles and the fascia in the lateral aspect of the elbow joint complex', Anatomy and Physiology: Current Research, vol. 3, no. 1, article no. 117, pp. 1-7. Open access 3
2013	Gonzalez-Suarez, CB, Dizon, JMR, Grimmer, K, Estrada, MS, Uyehara, ED, Liao, LAS, Malleta, A-RD, Tan, MER, Marfil, V, Sanchez-Versales, CR, Suarez, JL, So, KC, Fabia, PJB, Rafanan, JBS & Martinez, RM 2013, 'Implementation of recommendations from the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine's Stroke Rehabilitation Guideline: a plan of action', Clinical Audit, vol. 5, pp. 77-89. Open access
2013	Grimmer, K, Beaton, K & Hendry, K 2013, 'Identifying functional decline: a methodological challenge', Patient Related Outcome Measures, vol. 4, pp. 37-48. Open access 1
2013	Grimmer, K, Beaton, K, Kumar, S, Hendry, K, Moss, J, Hillier, S, Forward, J & Gordge, L 2013, 'Estimating the risk of functional decline in the elderly after discharge from an Australian public tertiary hospital emergency department', Australian Health Review, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 341-347. 13 14
2013	Grimmer, K, Luker, J, Beaton, K, Kumar, S, Crockett, A & Price, K 2013, 'TRialing individualized interventions to prevent functional decline in at-risk older adults (TRIIFL) : study protocol for a randomized controlled trial nested in a longitudinal observational study', Trials, vol. 14, article no. 266, pp. 1-10. Open access 6 6
2013	Guerin, MR, Grimmer, K & Kumar, S 2013, 'Community services' involvement in the discharge of older adults from hospital into the community', International Journal of Integrated Care, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 1-20. Open access 8 7
2013	Johnston, K, Young, M, Grimmer, K, Antic, R & Frith, P 2013, 'Frequency of referral to and attendance at a pulmonary rehabilitation program amongst patients admitted to a tertiary hospital with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease', Respirology, vol. 18, no. 7, pp. 1089-1094. 23 21 7
2013	Johnston, KN, Young, M, Grimmer, KA, Antic, R & Frith, PA 2013, 'Barriers to, and facilitators for, referral to pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients from the perspective of Australian general practitioners: a qualitative study', npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 319-324. Open access 72 62
2013	Lizarondo, L, Grimmer, K & Kumar, S 2013, 'Exploring the individual determinants of evidence uptake in allied health using a journal club as a medium', Advances in Medical Education and Practice, vol. 4, pp. 43-53. Open access 1
2013	Morris, JH & Grimmer, K 2013, 'Non-medical prescribing by physiotherapists : issues reported in the current evidence', Manual Therapy, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 82-86. 12 10
2012	Das, RN & Grimmer-Somers, KA 2012, 'Fluid intake and voiding; habits and health knowledge in a young, healthy population', Research and Reports in Urology, vol. 2012, no. 4, pp. 9-15. Open access 3 3
2012	Dizon, JM, Grimmer-Somers, K & Kumar, S 2012, 'A qualitative study on evidence based practice for Filipino physiotherapists', The Open Education Journal, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1-8. Open access
2012	Dizon, JMR, Grimmer-Somers, K & Kumar, S 2012, 'A pilot study of the evidence based practice training program for Filipino physiotherapists: emerging evidence on outcomes and acceptability', Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 1-12. Open access
2012	Dizon, JMR, Grimmer-Somers, KA & Kumar, S 2012, 'Current evidence on evidence-based practice training in allied health : a systematic review of the literature', International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, vol. 10, pp. 347-360. 47 45 1
2012	Dones, VC, Grimmer-Somers, K, Thoirs, K & Gonzalez-Suarez, CB 2012, 'Inter-tester reliability of sonographers in detecting pathological lesions in the elbows of individuals with lateral epicondylar pain', Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 1-14. 3
2012	Gonzalez-Suarez, CB, Grimmer-Somers, K, Dizon, JM, King, E, Lorenzo, S, Valdecanas, C, Gambito, E & Fidel, B 2012, 'Contextualizing Western guidelines for stroke and low back pain to a developing country (Philippines) : an innovative approach to putting evidence into practice efficiently', Journal of Healthcare Leadership, vol. 2012, no. 4, pp. 141-156. Open access 28
2012	Grimmer-Somers, K, Milanese, S & Kumar, S 2012, 'Measuring the quality of allied health services in Australia: is it a case of the more we learn, the less we know?', Journal of Healthcare Leadership, vol. 2012, no. 4, pp. 71-81. Open access 2
2012	Grimmer-Somers, K, Milanese, S, Kumar, S, Brennan, C & Mifsud, I 2012, 'Number and frequency of physiotherapy services for motor vehicle-induced whiplash : interrogating motor accident insurance data 2006-2009', Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, vol. 44, no. 9, pp. 774-780. Open access 8 8
2012	Jarrett, MS, Orlando, JF & Grimmer-Somers, K 2012, 'The effectiveness of land based exercise compared to decompressive surgery in the management of lumbar spinal-canal stenosis', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, vol. 13, article no. 30. Open access 20 16
2012	Johnston, K, Grimmer-Somers, K, Young, M, Antic, R & Frith, P 2012, 'Which chronic obstructive pulmonary disease care recommendations have low implementation and why?: a pilot study', BMC Research Notes, vol. 5, article no. 652, pp. 1-7. Open access 31 1
2012	Lizarondo, LM, Grimmer, K & Kumar, S 2012, 'Interrater reliability of the Adapted Fresno test across multiple raters', Physiotherapy Canada, vol. 65, no. 2, pp. 135-140. Open access 3 3
2012	Lizarondo, LM, Grimmer-Somers, K & Kumar, S 2012, 'Exploring the impact of a structured model of journal club in allied health - a qualitative study', Creative Education, vol. 3, pp. 1094-1100. Open access
2012	Lizarondo, LM, Grimmer-Somers, K, Kumar, S & Crockett, A 2012, 'Does journal club membership improve research evidence uptake in different allied health disciplines: a pre-post study', BMC Research Notes, vol. 5, article no. 588, pp. 1-9. Open access 30 27
2012	Morris, L, Grimmer-Somers, KA, Louw, QA & Sullivan, M 2012, 'Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the South African Pain Catastrophizing Scale (SA-PCS) among patients with fibromyalgia', Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, vol. 10, article no. 137. Open access 47 43
2012	Stanhope, J, Beaton, K, Grimmer, KA & Morris, J 2012, 'The role of extended scope physiotherapists in managing patients with infammatory arthropathies: A systematic review', Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews, vol. 4, pp. 49-55. Open access 10 9
2012	Stanhope, J, Grimmer-Somers, K, Milanese, S, Kumar, S & Morris, J 2012, 'Extended scope physiotherapy roles for orthopedic outpatients: an update systematic review of the literature', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, vol. 5, no. February, pp. 37-45. Open access 82 4
2012	Suarez, C, Lee-Pineda, K, Zamora, M, Sibug, E, Velasco, ZF & Grimmer-Somers, K 2012, 'Cardiovascular fitness and caloric intake in Filipino obese children: an observational study', Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 88-97. Open access 3
2012	Uden, H, Jones, S & Grimmer, K 2012, 'Foot pain and cycling: a survey of frequency, type, location, associations and amelioration of foot pain', Journal of Science and Cycling, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 28-34. Open access
2012	van Niekerk, S-M, Louw, QA, Grimmer-Somers, K, Harvey, J & Hendry, KJ 2012, 'The anthropometric match between high school learners of the Cape Metropole area, Western Cape, South Africa and their computer workstation at school', Applied Ergonomics: Human Factors in Technology and Society, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 366-371. 28 27
2011	Bialocerkowski, A, Wells, C & Grimmer-Somers, K 2011, 'Teaching physiotherapy skills in culturally-diverse classes', BMC Medical Education, vol. 11, no. 1, article no. 34, pp. 1-10. Open access 4 6
2011	Brink, Y, Louw, Q & Grimmer-Somers, K 2011, 'The quality of evidence of psychometric properties of three-dimensional spinal posture-measuring instruments', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, vol. 12, article no. 93, pp. 2-11. Open access 24 24
2011	Das, R & Grimmer-Somers, KA 2011, 'Development of a questionnaire to assess habits, knowledge and beliefs about fluid intake and output', Australian and New Zealand Continence Journal, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 70-76.
2011	Dizon, JM & Grimmer-Somers, K 2011, 'Complex interventions required to comprehensively educate allied health practitioners on evidence-based practice', Advances in Medical Education and Practice, vol. 2, pp. 105-108. Open access 4
2011	Dizon, JM, Grimmer-Somers, K & Kumar, S 2011, 'Effectiveness of the tailored EBP training program for Filipino physiotherapists : a randomised controlled trial', BMC Medical Education, vol. 11, article no. 14, pp. 1-9. Open access 12 10
2011	Dizon, JMR, Grimmer-Somers, K & Kumar, S 2011, 'The physical therapy profile questionnaire (PTPQ) : development, validation and pilot testing', BMC Research Notes, vol. 4, article no. 362. Open access 8
2011	Gilmore, LG, Morris, JH, Murphy, K, Grimmer-Somers, K & Kumar, S 2011, 'Skills escalator in allied health: a time for reflection and refocus', Journal of Healthcare Leadership, vol. 3, pp. 53-58. Open access 19
2011	Gonzalez-Suarez, C & Grimmer-Somers, K 2011, 'The association of physical activity and physical fitness with pre-adolescent obesity : an observational study in Metromanila, Philippines', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, vol. 8, no. 6, pp. 804-810. 13 11
2011	Gordon, SJ & Grimmer-Somers, K 2011, 'Your pillow may not guarantee a good night's sleep or symptom-free waking', Physiotherapy Canada, vol. 63, no. 2, pp. 183-190. Open access 18 16
2011	Gordon, SJ & Grimmer-Sommers, K 2011, 'How well does your own pillow perform?', Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 87-94. Open access 3 3
2011	Gordon, SJ & Grimmer-Sommers, K 2011, 'Placebo effect of using 'own' pillow as a comparator in an experimental study', Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 95-100. Open access 2
2011	Gordon, SJ, Grimmer-Somers, KA & Trott, PH 2011, 'A randomized, comparative trial: does pillow type alter cervico-thoracic spinal posture when side lying?', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, vol. 4, pp. 321-327. Open access 15 12
2011	Grimmer, KA 2011, 'A novel primary care clinical prediction rule for early detection of osteoporosis', Australian Journal of Primary Health, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 175-180. 3 3
2011	Grimmer-Somers, K, Kumar, S, Milanese, S & Hillier, S 2011, 'The curious case of a research centre: evolution along the evidence journey', International Public Health Journal, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 377-386.
2011	Heath, J, Grimmer-Somers, K, Milanese, S, Hillier, S, King, E, Johnston, K, Wall, K, Thorpe, O, Young, A & Kumar, S 2011, 'Measuring the impact of allied health research', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, vol. 4, pp. 191-207. Open access 1 1
2011	Hillier, S, Grimmer-Somers, K, Merlin, T, Middleton, P, Salisbury, J, Tooher, R & Weston, A 2011, 'FORM : an Australian method for formulating and grading recommendations in evidence-based clinical guidelines', BMC Medical Research Methodology, vol. 11, article no. 23, pp. 1-8. Open access 81 72
2011	Johnston, KN, Young, M, Grimmer-Somers, KA, Antic, R & Frith, PA 2011, 'Why are some evidence-based care recommendations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease better implemented than others? Perspectives of medical practitioners', International Journal Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, vol. 6, pp. 659-667. Open access 50 34
2011	Kimber, C & Grimmer-Somers, K 2011, 'Preventing osteoporosis-related fractures from happening (again)', International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 121-135.
2011	Lee, S-Y, Cheng, B & Grimmer-Somers, K 2011, 'The midterm effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the management of chronic calcific shoulder tendinitis', Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, vol. 20, no. 5, pp. 845-854. 47 36
2011	Lizarondo, L, Grimmer, K & Kumar, S 2011, 'A systematic review of the individual determinants of research evidence use in allied health', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, vol. 4, pp. 261-272. Open access 55 53
2011	Lizarondo, LM, Grimmer-Somers, K & Kumar, S 2011, 'Exploring the perspectives of allied health practitioners toward the use of journal clubs as a medium for promoting evidence-based practice : a qualitative study', BMC Medical Education, vol. 11, article no. 66. Open access 12 9
2011	Louw, Q, Grimmer-Somers, K & Bialocerkowski, A 2011, 'Research integrity and misconduct : first-hand experiences of plagiarism and data manufacture', Physiotherapy Research International : The Journal for Researchers and Clinicians in Physical Therapy, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 63-68. 3 2
2011	Louw, Q, Grimmer-Somers, K & Schrikk, A 2011, 'Measuring children's distress during burns dressing changes: literature search for measures appropriate for indigenous children in South Africa', Journal of Pain, vol. 4, pp. 263-277. Open access 6
2011	Luker, JA, Bernhardt, J & Grimmer-Somers, KA 2011, 'Age and gender as predictors of allied health quality stroke care', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, vol. 4, pp. 239-245. Open access 6 3
2011	Luker, JA, Bernhardt, J & Grimmer-Somers, KA 2011, 'Demographic and stroke-related factors as predictors of quality of acute stroke care provided by allied health professionals', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, vol. 4, pp. 247-259. Open access 9
2011	Luker, JA, Wall, K, Bernhardt, J, Edwards, I & Grimmer-Somers, KA 2011, 'Patient's age as a determinant of care received following acute stroke: a systematic review', BMC Health Services Research, vol. 11, article no. 161, pp. 1-10. Open access 34 32
2011	Milanese, S & Grimmer, K 2011, 'Safety first: tactics for maximising OH&S training', Training and Development, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 22-24.
2011	Milanese, S, Lizarondo, L, Kumar, S & Somers-Grimmer, KA 2011, 'Evidence into practice and policy : iCAHE experiences', International Public Health Journal, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 387-401.
2011	Morris, J, Grimmer, KA, Kumar, S, Murphy, K, Gilmore, L, Ashman, B, Perera, C, Vine, K & Coulter, C 2011, 'Effectiveness of a physiotherapy-initiated telephone triage of orthopedic waitlist patients', Patient Related Outcome Measures, vol. 2011, no. 2, pp. 151-159. Open access
2011	Morris, LD, Grimmer-Somers, KA, Spottiswoode, B & Louw, QA 2011, 'Virtual reality exposure therapy as treatment for pain catastrophizing in fibromyalgia patients: proof-of-concept study (study protocol)', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, vol. 12, no. 85, pp. 85-85. Open access 12 13
2011	Worley, A & Grimmer-Somers, K 2011, 'Risk factors for glaucoma: what do they really mean?', Australian Journal of Primary Health, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 233-239. 43 37
2010	Barras, SL, Grimmer, KA & May, EJ 2010, 'Consensus on 'core/essential' and 'ideal world' criteria of a pre-discharge occupational therapy home assessment', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 1295-1300. 6 5
2010	Dizon, J & Grimmer-Somers, K 2010, 'Making Filipino taekwondo athletes internationally competitive: an international comparison of anthropometric and physiologic characteristics', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, vol. 12, no. supplement 2, pp. e131-e132.
2010	Ernstzen, D, Bitzer, E & Grimmer, KA 2010, 'Physiotherapy students' and clinical teachers' perspectives on best clinical teaching and learning practices: a qualitative study', The South African Journal of Physiotherapy, vol. 66, no. 3, pp. 25-31. Open access
2010	Gordon, SJ, Grimmer, KA & Trott, P 2010, 'Pillow use : the behavior of cervical stiffness, headache and scapular/arm pain', Journal of Pain Research, vol. 3, pp. 137-145. Open access
2010	Grimmer, KA, Dolesj, W & Atkinson, J 2010, 'Enhanced primary care pilot program benefits type II diabetes patients', Australian Health Review, vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 18-24. 6 5
2010	Grimmer-Somers, K, Johnston, K, Somers, E, Luker, J, Alemao, LA & Jones, D 2010, 'A holistic client-centred program for vulnerable frequent hospital attenders: cost efficiencies and changed practices', Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, vol. 34, no. 6, pp. 609-612. Open access 15 15
2010	Grimmer-Somers, KA, Milanese, SF, Brennan, C & Mifsud, I 2010, 'Who uses physiotherapy services for motor vehicle-induced whiplash associated disorders? Interrogating Motor Accident Insurance Data for 2006-2009', Asia-Pacific Journal of Risk and Insurance, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1-15. Open access
2010	Johnston, K, Worley, A, Grimmer-Somers, K, Sutherland, M & Amos, L 2010, 'Personal alarm use to call the ambulance after a fall in older people: characteristics of clients and falls', Australasian Journal of Paramedicine, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 1-9. 14
2010	Johnston, KN & Grimmer, KA 2010, 'Pulmonary rehabilitation: overwhelming evidence but lost in translation?', Physiotherapy Canada, vol. 62, no. 4, pp. 368-373. Open access 68 62
2010	Johnston, KN, Barras, S & Grimmer, KA 2010, 'Relationship between pre-discharge occupational therapy home assessment and prevalence of post-discharge falls', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 1333-1339. 24 24
2010	Johnston, KN, Grimmer, KA & Sutherland, M 2010, 'Perspectives on use of personal alarms by older fallers', International Journal of General Medicine, vol. 3, pp. 231-237. Open access 25
2010	Kumar, S, Grimmer-Somers, K & Hughes, B 2010, 'The ethics of evidence implementation in health care', Physiotherapy Research International : The Journal for Researchers and Clinicians in Physical Therapy, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 96-102. 4
2010	Lizarondo, L, Kumar, S & Grimmer-Somers, K 2010, 'Online journal clubs: an innovative approach to achieving evidence-based practice', Journal of Allied Health, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 17-22. 18
2010	Luker, JA, Wall, K, Bernhardt, J, Edwards, IC & Grimmer, KA 2010, 'Measuring the quality of dysphagia management practices following stroke: a systematic review', International Journal of Stroke, vol. 5, no. 6, pp. 466-476. 15 14
2010	Milanese, SF & Grimmer, KA 2010, 'Backpack weight and postural angles in preadolescent children', Indian Pediatrics, vol. 47, no. 7, pp. 571-572. Open access 6 3
2010	Milanese, SF & Grimmer, KA 2010, 'What is adolescent low back pain? Current definitions used to define the adolescent with low back pain', Journal of Pain Research, vol. 3, pp. 57-66. Open access
2010	Parbhoo, A, Louw, Q & Grimmer, KA 2010, 'A profile of hospital-admitted paediatric burns patients in South Africa', BMC Research Notes, vol. 3, article no. 165. Open access 30
2010	Parbhoo, A, Louw, Q & Grimmer, KA 2010, 'Burn prevention programs for children in developing countries require urgent attention: A targeted literature review', Burns, vol. 36, no. 2, pp. 164-175. 69 59
2010	Smith, CA & Grimmer, KA 2010, 'The treatment effect of exercise programmes for chronic low back pain', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol. 16, pp. 484-491. 31 31
2010	Worley, A, Barras, S & Grimmer-Somers, K 2010, 'Falls are a fact of life for some patients after discharge from a rehabilitation programme', Disability and Rehabilitation, vol. 32, no. 16, pp. 1354-1363. 3 2
2009	Brink, Y, Crous, LC, Louw, QA, Grimmer-Somers, K & Schreve, K 2009, 'The association between postural alignment and psychosocial factors to upper quadrant pain in high school students : a prospective study', Manual Therapy, vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 647-653. 38 37
2009	Ernstzen, D, Bitzer, E & Grimmer, K 2009, 'Physiotherapy students' and clinical teachers' perceptions of clinical learning opportunities : a case study', Medical Teacher, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 102-115. 31 45
2009	Gonzalez-Suarez, C & Grimmer-Somers, K 2009, 'Physical activity pattern of prepubescent Filipino school children during school days', Journal of School Health, vol. 79, no. 7, pp. 304-311. 11 10
2009	Gonzalez-Suarez, C, Grimmer-Somers, K & Worley, A 2009, 'Is food intake associated with pre-adolescent obesity? An observational study in Metromanila, Philippines', Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 107-119. Open access 13
2009	Gonzalez-Suarez, C, Worley, A, Grimmer-Somers, K & Dones, V 2009, 'School-based interventions on childhood obesity: a meta-analysis', American Journal of Preventive Medicine, vol. 37, no. 5, pp. 418-427. 247 245
2009	Gordon, SJ, Grimmer-Somers, K & Trott, P 2009, 'Pillow use : the behaviour of cervical pain, sleep quality and pillow comfort in side sleepers', Manual Therapy, vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 671-678. 34 27
2009	Grimmer-Somers, K 2009, 'Clinical guidelines : can we streamline the effort to increase the impact?', Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 1-2.
2009	Grimmer-Somers, K, Guerin, MR, Luker, J, Jones, D & Zucco, M 2009, 'Guiding principles for chronic disease management for vulnerable and disadvantaged people : pilot study findings', Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 1-8. Open access
2009	Grimmer-Somers, K, Kumar, S, Vipond, N & Hall, G 2009, 'Primary care assessment instruments for patients at risk of, or with, persistent pain: opportunistic findings from a systematic literature review', International Journal of General Medicine, vol. 2, pp. 121-128. Open access 3
2009	Grimmer-Somers, K, Vipond, N, Kumar, S & Hall, G 2009, 'A review and critique of assessment instruments for patients with persistent pain', Journal of Pain Research, vol. 2, pp. 21-47. Open access 21
2009	Jeffries, L, Grimmer-Somers, K & Luker, J 2009, 'Practical aspects of repeated measures stroke research : recruitment resources, time frames and survey instruments', Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 1-10. Open access
2009	Kimber, CM & Grimmer-Somers, KA 2009, 'Multifaceted guideline implementation strategies improve early identification and management of osteoporosis', Australian Health Review, vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 423-433. Open access 8 7
2009	Kumar, S & Grimmer-Somers, K 2009, 'What can evidence implementation learn from Barack Obama's campaign?', Physiotherapy Canada, vol. 61, no. 4, pp. 181-184. Open access 1
2009	Lizarondo, LM, Kumar, S & Grimmer-Somers, K 2009, 'Supporting allied health practitioners in evidence-based practice: a case report', International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 226-236. 12
2009	Luker, J & Grimmer-Somers, K 2009, 'Factors influencing acute stroke guideline compliance : a peek inside the 'black box' for allied health staff', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 383-389. 13 13
2009	Morris, LD, Louw, QA & Grimmer-Somers, K 2009, 'The effectiveness of virtual reality on reducing pain and anxiety in burn injury patients: a systematic review', Clinical Journal of Pain, vol. 25, no. 9, pp. 815-826. 131 116
2009	Prior, M, Guerin, MR & Grimmer, K 2009, 'An evidence-based approach to hamstring strain injury : a systematic review of the literature', Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 154-164. Open access 40 28
2009	Turnbull, C, Grimmer-Somers, K, Kumar, S, May, E, Law, D & Ashworth, E 2009, 'Allied, scientific and complementary health professionals: a new model for Australian allied health', Australian Health Review, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 27-37. Open access 58 58
2009	Worley, A & Grimmer-Somers, K 2009, 'Should we be worried about glaucoma? Why the prevalence of glaucoma is variably reported', Primary Health Care Research and Development, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 343-356. Open access 1
2008	Deenadayalan, Y, Grimmer, KA, Prior, MB & Kumar, S 2008, 'How to Run an Effective Journal Club: A Systematic Review', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol. 14, no. 5, pp. 898-911. 175 150
2008	Gonzalez-Suarez, CGCS & Grimmer, KA 2008, 'Testing Psychometric Properties of A Filipino-modified Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C) in the Philippines', vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 1-11.
2008	Graumlich, J, Grimmer, KA & Aldag, J 2008, 'Discharge Planning Scale: Community Physicians Perspective', Journal of Hospital Medicine, vol. 3, no. 6, pp. 455-464. 12 12
2008	Grimmer, KA, Milanese, SF & Louw, Q 2008, 'Measurement of Cervical Posture in the Sagittal Plane', Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, vol. 31, no. 7, pp. 509-517. 51 48
2008	Grimmer, KA, Prior, MB & Roberson, J 2008, 'Yellow flag scores in a compensable New Zealand cohort suffering acute low back pain', Journal of Pain Research, vol. 1, pp. 15-25. Open access
2008	Grimmer, KA, Stomski, NJ & Petkov, J 2008, 'A survey of the uptake and implementation of research evidence by South Australian acupuncturists in clinical practice: Attitudes and associated predictive factors', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol. 16, no. 4, pp. 199-205. 7 4
2008	Grimmer-Sommers, K, Dolejs, W, Atkinson, J & Worley, A 2008, 'Integrated GP and allied health care for patients with type 2 diabetes', Australian Family Physician, vol. 37, no. 9, pp. 774-779. 14 9
2008	Kimber, C & Grimmer, KA 2008, 'Evaluation of current practice: compliance with osteoporosis clinical guidelines in an outpatient fracture clinic', Australian Health Review, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 34-43. 12 7
2008	Louw, Q, Manilall, J & Grimmer, KA 2008, 'Epidemiology of knee injuries among adolescents: a systematic review', British Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 42, no. 1, pp. 2-10. 67 70
2008	Luker, JA & Grimmer-Somers, KA 2008, 'Ageism in stroke management', Age and Ageing, vol. 37, no. 5, pp. 606-607. 3 1
2008	Prior, M, Guerin, MR & Grimmer-Somers, K 2008, 'The effectiveness of clinical guideline implementation strategies - a synthesis of systematic review findings', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol. 14, no. 5, pp. 888-897. 314 306
2008	Smith, L, Louw, Q, Crous, L & Grimmer-Somers, K 2008, 'Prevalence of neck pain and headaches : impact of computer use and other associative factors', Cephalalgia: An International Journal of Headache, vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 250-257. 59 57
2008	Sutton, MJ, Grimmer, KA & Jeffries, L 2008, 'Screening tools to identify hospitalised elderly patients at risk of functional decline: a systematic review', International Journal of Clinical Practice, vol. 62, no. 12, pp. 1900-1909. 50 49
2008	Van Niekerk, S-M, Louw, Q, Vaughan, C, Grimmer, KA & Schreve, K 2008, 'Photographic measurement of upper-body sitting posture of high school students: A reliability and validity study', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, vol. 9, article no. 113. Open access 111 104

Conferences

Year	Output
2018	Davis, S, Milanese, S, Furnell, A & Grimmer, K 2018, 'Development of a measure of physical discomfort for combat helmets worn by dismounted soldiers', 62nd Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, HFES 2018, Sage Publications, vol. 3, pp. 2018-2022.
2018	Davis, SE, Milanese, SF, Furnell, A & Grimmer, KA 2018, 'Dismounted utility considerations for designing human factors and ergonomics evaluations of soldier clothing and equipment', 62nd Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, HFES 2018, Sage Publications, vol. 3, pp. 2028-2032.
2011	Milanese, S & Grimmer-Somers, K 2011, 'Risk factors for the development of adolescent low back pain: a longitudinal study of a cohort of students', in MA Fiehf (ed.), Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2011, CRC Press, pp. 91-97.
2011	Milanese, SF & Grimmer, KA 2011, 'Risk factors for the development of adolescent low back pain: A literature review', Contemporary Ergonomics and Human Factors 2011, CRC Press, pp. 315-321.
2009	Zucco, J, Thomas, BH, Grimmer, KA & Cockburn, A 2009, 'A Comparison of Menu Configurations and Pointing Devices for use with Wearable Computers while Mobile and Stationary', in Juan E Guerrero, 2009 International Symposium on Wearable Computers, IEEE, pp. 63-70. Open access 9 2

Reports

Year	Output
2016	Grimmer, K, Kennedy, K, Fulton, A, Guerin, M, Uy, J, Wiles, L & Carroll, P 2016, Does comprehensive care lead to improved patient outcomes in acute care settings?, Sax Institute, Australia. Open access
2015	Grimmer, K, Price, K, Milanese, S, Luker, J, Kumar, S, Kay, D, Kennedy, K, McEvoy, C & Foot, J 2015, Functional decline in community-dwelling older people & the Medicare 75+ health assessments, Australian National University, Australia. Open access
2015	Milanese, S, Grimmer, K, Kennedy, K, Uy, J & Fulton, A 2015, Does publishing patient safety data improve the standard of care? A rapid review of the literature, University of South Australia, Australia. Open access
2013	Grimmer, K, Luker, J, Beaton, K, McEvoy, C, Lizarondo, L, Pastakia, K, Thorpe, O, Wall, K & Stanhope, J 2013, Traumatic brain injury review: a systematic review of the evidence for paediatric traumatic brain injury, and for adults with mild traumatic brain injury, University of South Australia, Australia. Open access
2009	Grimmer, KA 2009, 'Clinical guideline for the diagnosis and management of early rhematoid arthritis', pp. 1-46.

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Highlights

Karen is a member of a collaborative partnership between Californian Baptist University (California), University of Santo Tomas (Philippines) and University of South Australia, investigating evidence based practice implementation, and adolescent obesity.

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Organisation	Country
Accident Compensation Corporation New Zealand	NEW ZEALAND
ACT Government	AUSTRALIA
ACT Government Health Directorate	AUSTRALIA
ACT Health	AUSTRALIA
Acute Neurological Care and Elderly Rehabilitation (ANCER) Unit	AUSTRALIA
Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Centre	PHILIPPINES
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences	NETHERLANDS
Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG)	AUSTRALIA
Australian Catholic University	AUSTRALIA
Australian Health Service Alliance	AUSTRALIA
Australian National University	AUSTRALIA
Biotext Pty Ltd	AUSTRALIA
California Baptist University	UNITED STATES
Canberra Hospital	AUSTRALIA
Cebu City Medical Center - College of Nursing	PHILIPPINES
Central Northern Adelaide Health Service	AUSTRALIA
Charles Sturt University	AUSTRALIA
Davao Medical School Foundation Inc.	PHILIPPINES
De La Salle University	PHILIPPINES
Defence Science and Technology Group	AUSTRALIA
Disability Action Research Team (DART)	SOUTH AFRICA
Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital	AUSTRALIA
European and Developing Countries Clinical Trial Partnership (EDCTP)	SOUTH AFRICA
Federal Medical Center	NIGERIA
Flinders Medical Centre	AUSTRALIA
Flinders University	AUSTRALIA
Government of South Australia	AUSTRALIA
Group Scientific Pty Ltd	AUSTRALIA
Health Technology Analysts Pty Ltd	AUSTRALIA
James Cook University	AUSTRALIA
La Trobe University	AUSTRALIA
Linköping University	SWEDEN
Massey University	NEW ZEALAND
McGill University	CANADA
Medical Research Council of South Africa	SOUTH AFRICA
Metro Manila and Batangas	MALAYSIA
Motor Accident Commission, Adelaide	AUSTRALIA
Närhälsan Research and Development	SWEDEN
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network	AUSTRALIA
Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine	PHILIPPINES
Philippine Orthopedic Center	PHILIPPINES
Private Individual	AUSTRALIA
QSPectral Systems Pty Ltd	AUSTRALIA
Queensland Health	AUSTRALIA
Rankin Occupational Safety & Health (ROSH)	AUSTRALIA
Red Cross Hospital	GREECE
Repatriation General Hospital	AUSTRALIA
Royal Adelaide Hospital	AUSTRALIA
Royal Australian College of Physicians	AUSTRALIA
SA Health	AUSTRALIA
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)	SOUTH AFRICA
South African Medical Research Council	SOUTH AFRICA
South Australian Ambulance Service	AUSTRALIA
South Australian Department of Health	AUSTRALIA
Southern Adelaide Health Service	AUSTRALIA
Sri Ramachardra Medical College and Research Institute	INDIA
St Luke's Medical Centre	UNITED STATES
Stellenbosch University	SOUTH AFRICA
Tokyo University of Technology	JAPAN
Universiteit Stellenbosch	SOUTH AFRICA
University of Adelaide	AUSTRALIA
University of Canberra	AUSTRALIA
University of Canterbury	NEW ZEALAND
University of Cape Town	SOUTH AFRICA
University of Ibadan	NIGERIA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	UNITED STATES
University of Melbourne	AUSTRALIA
University of Northern Philippines	PHILIPPINES
University of Queensland	AUSTRALIA
University of Santo Tomas	PHILIPPINES
University of Santo Tomas Hospital	PHILIPPINES
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA
University of Tasmania	AUSTRALIA
University of the Western Cape	SOUTH AFRICA
University of Toronto	CANADA
Veterans Memorial Medical Center	PHILIPPINES
Western Sydney University	AUSTRALIA
Women's and Children's Hospital	AUSTRALIA

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Karen coordinates and teaches in the postgraduate research courses REHB 5118 and REHB 5119. After eight years of three week face-to-face intensive delivery, these courses will be run in a new online format in 2016.

Karen supervises Honours students, Masters by Research and PhD students. Karen has vacancies for one new PhD student in January 2016, in the areas of evidence production and implementation and clinical guideline activities.

Karen's teaching interests are in research methodology, biostatistics, allied health epidemiology, evidence-based practice in allied health, clinical practice guidelines and allied health systems evaluation,Karen has receieved a number of UniSA awards for excellence in teaching in research, related to research projects conducted with students and other staff in the School of Health Sciences, and also to her supervision of higher research degree students.

Karen is a Professor Extraordinaire (adjunct professor) at Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.

She is an honorary professor at University of Santo Tomas, Manila. She is adjunct faculty at Nova Southeast University, Florida. She consults to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority on allied health evidence and quality practice.

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Research degree supervision

Supervisions from 2010 shown

Thesis title	Student status
An evidence-based practice program for physical therapists in the Philippines : development, implementation and evaluation of an innovative model of continuing education	Completed
Crossing the hospital-community interface: community services' involvement in the discharge process of older individuals from hospital into the community	Completed
Developing foundations for robust occupational-therapy-based intervention studies to address the sensory needs of children with autism spectrum disorder in Australia	Completed
Diagnosing lateral epicondylalgia: underpinning pathology and evidence for the use of common provocation test	Completed
Evaluation of input devices for wearable computers	Completed
Exploring the determinants of evidence-based practice in allied health using the iCAHE journal club as a medium	Completed
Influence of anthropometric variability self image physical activity and motor skill on the reporting of adolescent low back pain amongst a cohort of secondary school students	Completed
Key factors that impact on patients waiting for orthopaedic care in cost and quality of life terms: a mixed methodology study	Completed
The Ergonomics of the Combat Helmet System (TECHS): a systems approach to developing an evaluation framework for combat helmets	Completed
The influence of acute stroke patients' age on the quality of care received from allied health professionals	Completed
The transition from primary to secondary school and its relationship to musculoskeletal health	Completed

Professor Karen Grimmer

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