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Research interests
I am a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Master of Occupational Therapy program at Bond University.
I hold tertiary-level qualifications in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and public health.
I completed my PhD at the Cancer Prevention Research Centre at the University of Queensland, where I aimed to understand the phenomenon of control group improvements in physical activity intervention trials.
My research interests include health promotion and topics related to promoting engagement in meaningful occupations in adults and older adults.
Current funded projects: Health Professionals’ perceptions of the barriers and enablers to safe and supported end-of-life care in the home environment (Northern NSW Academic health Alliance and NNSWLHD Collaborative Research Seed Grant; Alliance team member)
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Understanding control group improvements in physical activity intervention trials
2009 → 2012
Award Date: 30 Mar 2012
BOccThy, Southern Cross University
2023 → …
MPH, University of Queensland
2007 → …
BPhty (hons), University of Queensland
2005 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Projects
- 1 Active
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Health professionals’ perceptions of the barriers and enablers to safe and supported end-of-life care in the home environment.
Mueller, K. (Partner Investigator), Oppenheimer, M.-J. (Chief Investigator), Bloomer, M. (Partner Investigator), Hewitt , J. (Partner Investigator), Waters, L. (Partner Investigator), Smith, J. (Partner Investigator), Newham, T. (Partner Investigator), Holman, C. (Partner Investigator) & Wreyford, M. (Partner Investigator)
1/01/26 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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Mechanically assisted walking training during inpatient rehabilitation after stroke: perceptions of physiotherapists
Brauer, S. G., Waters, L., Kuys, S. & Ada, L., 11 Dec 2020, (Unpublished) 17 p. medRxiv: the preprint server for health sciences.Research output: Other contribution › Discipline Preprint Repository › Research
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Is measurement error altered by participation in a physical activity intervention?
Winkler, E., Waters, L., Eakin, E. G., Fjeldsoe, B., Owen, N. & Reeves, M., May 2013, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45, 5, p. 1004 1011 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review
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Control group improvements in physical activity intervention trials and possible explanatory factors: A systematic review
Waters, L., Reeves, M., Fjeldsoe, B. & Eakin, E. G., Aug 2012, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 9, 6, p. 884-895 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Research › peer-review
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Weight change in control group participants in behavioural weight loss interventions: a systematic review and meta-regression study
Waters, L., St George, A., Chey, T. & Bauman, A. E., 2012, In: BMC Medical Research Methodology. 12, p. 1-12 12 p., 120.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Characteristics of control group participants who increased their physical activity in a cluster-randomized lifestyle intervention trial
Waters, L., Reeves, M., Fjeldsoe, B. & Eakin, E. G., 11 Jan 2011, In: BMC Public Health. 11, p. 1-9 9 p., 27.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
- 2 Internal Professional Development
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Introduction to Teaching at Bond workshop - 253
Waters, L. (Attendee)
12 Sept 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Internal Professional Development
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First Steps with Generative AI for Educators
Waters, L. (Attendee)
10 Sept 2025Activity: Professional Development, Mentorship, Supervision and Other Activities › Internal Professional Development