Research

Social cognitive factors and their potential role in chronic pain management in people with chronic non-cancer pain

The aim of this study is to examine the potential social cognitive factors associated with pain management.

Small nerve fibre pathology in chronic whiplash associated disorder – a study using corneal confocal microscopy

Participation involves a microscope assessment of the eye by an optometrist, completing some questionnaires, and sensory testing at the neck and leg (90 minutes).

A new research collaboration to improve blood donation safety and efficiency

Published on: 3 June 2022

Patients of ethnically diverse backgrounds will have better access to rare blood types, thanks to a new England-based blood and transplant research unit, co-led by The University of Queensland and Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.

Australian-first health alliance aiming to Close the Gap

Published on: 1 June 2022

Closing the gap in life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be the focus of an Australian-first health alliance

Exploring the systemic structures that affect access to physiotherapy services for non-Indigenous Black people in Australia

The purpose of this study is to understand perceptions of physiotherapy amongst non-Indigenous Black people who live in Australia

Mums needed for early motherhood online self-care study

Published on: 31 May 2022

New mums can access free online self-care resources to help them cope with the challenges of motherhood, as part of an ongoing research trial by The University of Queensland.

UQ explores health partnerships with Torres Strait Islands

Published on: 31 May 2022

A trip by University of Queensland researchers identified potential for collaborations and partnerships with local health services to boost accessibility for people living in the
Torres Strait Islands

Social Visual Attention in Adulthood

UQ researchers are seeking adults (18-35 years or 65 years or older) with normal or corrected-to-normal vision to participate in a study to understand cognitive mechanisms that subserve social connection.

The Influence of Attention on Propositional Language Production in the Context of Ageing

UQ researchers are seeking adults (60-80 years) with normal or corrected-to-normal hearing to participate in a study to help us better aid those with speaking difficulties.

Moral expansiveness and Parenting : An exploratory study

The purpose of the study is to examine parental factors that contribute to children's moral outcomes.