Dr Anne Poulsen
Honorary Associate Professor
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Publications
Book Chapters
Ziviani, Jenny, Poulsen, Anne A. and Miller, Laura (2017). Overview of play and leisure. Measuring occupational performance: supporting best practice in occupational therapy. (pp. 153-199) edited by Mary Law, Carolyn Baum and Winnie Dunn. Thorofare, NJ, United States: SLACK Incorporated.
Poulsen, Anne A., Ziviani, Jenny and Cuskelly, Monica (2015). Competence: feeling confident and effective. Goal setting and motivation in therapy: engaging children and parents. (pp. 61-68) edited by Anne A. Poulsen, Jenny Ziviani and Monica Cuskelly. London, United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Sakzewski, Leanne, Ziviani, Jenny and Poulsen, Anne A. (2015). The Allure of the Circus: Embedding Goals in a Naturalistic Leisure Environment. Goal setting and motivation in therapy: engaging children and parents. (pp. 89-99) edited by Anne A Poulsen, Jenny Ziviani and Monica Cuskelly. London, United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Ziviani, Jenny and Poulsen, Anne A. (2015). Autonomy in the process of goal setting. Goal setting and motivation in therapy: engaging children and parents. (pp. 40-50) edited by Anne A. Poulsen, Jenny Ziviani and Monica Cuskelly. London, United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Poulsen, Anne A., Ziviani, Jenny and Cuskelly, Monica (2015). The science of goal setting. Goal setting and motivation in therapy: engaging children and parents. (pp. 28-39) edited by Anne A. Poulsen, Jenny Ziviani and Monica Cuskelly. London, United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Poulsen, Anne A. (2015). Understanding personal projects analysis. Goal setting and motivation in therapy: engaging children and parents. (pp. 202-210) edited by Anne A. Poulsen, Jenny Ziviani and Monica Cuskelly. London, United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Ziviani, Jenny, Poulsen, Anne A. and Cuskelly, Monica (2013). Understanding motivation in the context of engaging children in therapy. The art and science of motivation: a therapist's guide to working with children. (pp. 23-57) edited by Jenny Ziviani, Anne Poulsen and Monica Cuskelly. London, United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Cuskelly, Monica and Poulsen, Anne A. (2013). Children's understanding of purpose: a matter of choice. The Art and science of motivation: a therapist's guide to working with children. (pp. 59-89) edited by Jenny Ziviani, Anne A. Poulsen and Monica Cuskelly. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Ziviani, J. and Poulsen, A. (2013). Connecting: nutriments from the social environment. The art and science of motivation: a therapist's guide to working with children. (pp. 91-122) edited by Jenny Ziviani, Anne A. Poulsen and Monica Cuskelly. London, United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Kertoy, Marilyn K. and Poulson, Anne A. (2013). Using language to motivate. The art and science of motivation: a therapist's guide to working with children. (pp. 159-191) London, United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Poulsen, Anne and Ziviani, Jenny M. (2010). Enablement of children's leisure participation. Occupation-Centred Practice with Children: A Practical Guide for Occupational Therapists. (pp. 248-273) edited by Sylvia Rodger. Oxford, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1002/9781444319699.ch12
Poulsen, A. A. (2009). An ecologically valid leisure intervention for a boy with developmental coordination disorder. Play as Therapy: Assessment and therapeutic interventions. (pp. 224-226) edited by Stagnitti, K. and Cooper, R.. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Poulsen, A. A. and Ziviani, J. M. (2006). Children's participation beyond the school grounds. Occupational Therapy with Children: Understanding Children's Occupations and Enabling Participation. (pp. 280-298) edited by S. Rodger and J. Ziviani. Oxford: Blackwell.
Journal Articles
Gustafsson, Louise, Brown, Ted, Poulsen, Anne A. and McKinstry, Carol (2021). Australian occupational therapy academic workforce: an examination of retention, work-engagement, and role overload issues. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 30 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/11038128.2021.1958002
D’Arrigo, Rachel G., Copley, Jodie A., Poulsen, Anne A. and Ziviani, Jenny (2020). Strategies occupational therapists use to engage children and parents in therapy sessions. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 67 (6) 1440-1630.12670, 537-549. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12670
D’Arrigo, Rachel G., Copley, Jodie A., Poulsen, Anne A. and Ziviani, Jenny (2020). The engaged child in occupational therapy. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 87 (2), 127-136. doi: 10.1177/0008417420905708
D’Arrigo, Rachel, Copley, Jodie A., Poulsen, Anne A. and Ziviani, Jenny (2019). Parent engagement and disengagement in paediatric settings: an occupational therapy perspective. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (20), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1574913
Poulsen, Michael and Poulsen, Anne A. (2018). Optimising motivation and reducing burnout for radiation oncology trainees: a framework using self-determination theory. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 62 (5), 684-691. doi: 10.1111/1754-9485.12725
D'Arrigo, Rachel, Ziviani, Jenny, Poulsen, Anne A., Copley, Jodie and King, Gillian (2017). Measures of parent engagement for children receiving developmental or rehabilitation interventions: a systematic review. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 38 (1), 18-38. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2017.1373723
D'Arrigo, Rachel, Ziviani, Jenny, Poulsen, Anne A., Copley, Jodie and King, Gillian (2017). Child and parent engagement in therapy: what is the key?. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 64 (4), 340-343. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12279
Poulsen, Anne A., Sharpley, Christopher F., Baumann, Kathryn C., Henderson, Julie and Poulsen, Michael G. (2015). Evaluation of the effect of a 1-day interventional workshop on recovery from job stress for radiation therapists and oncology nurses: a randomised trial. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 59 (4), 491-498. doi: 10.1111/1754-9485.12322
Sharpley, Christopher F., Poulsen, Anne A., Baumann, Kathryn C. and Poulsen, Michael G. (2015). Work- and home-related stressors in radiation therapists and radiation oncology nurses: implications for provision of psychotherapy services to cancer-care health professionals. Archives of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, 17 (2), 21-30. doi: 10.12740/APP/41762
Poulsen, Michael G., Khan, Asaduzzaman, Poulsen, Emma E., Khan, Shanchita R. and Poulsen, Anne A. (2015). Work engagement in cancer care: The power of co-worker and supervisor support. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 21, 134-138. doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2015.09.003
Poulsen, Michael G., Poulsen, Anne A., Khan, Asaduzzaman, Poulsen, Emma E. and Khan, Shanchita R. (2015). Recovery experience and burnout in cancer workers in Queensland. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 19 (1), 23-28. doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2014.08.003
Poulsen, Michael G., Poulsen, Anne A., Baumann, Kathryn C., Mcquitty, Simon and Sharpley, Christopher F. (2014). A cross-sectional study of stressors and coping mechanisms used by radiation therapists and oncology nurses: resilience in cancer care study. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 61 (4), 225-232. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.87
Ziviani, Jenny, Poulsen, Anne A., Kotaniemi, Katja and Law, Mary (2014). The Belief in Goal Self-competence Scale (BiGSS) - exploring a new way to support individual goal pursuit and document occupational therapy outcomes. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 61 (5), 316-324. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12140
Poulsen, Anne A., Ziviani, Jenny, Kotaniemi, Katja and Law, Mary (2014). 'I think I can': measuring confidence in goal pursuit. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77 (2), 64-66. doi: 10.4276/030802214X13916969447074
Poulsen, Anne A., Meredith, Pamela, Khan, Asaduzzaman, Henderson Julie, Castrisos, Veronica and Khan, Shanchita R. (2014). Burnout and work engagement in occupational therapists. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77 (3), 156-164. doi: 10.4276/030802214X13941036266621
Ziviani, Jenny, Poulsen, Anne, King, Gillian and Johnson, Daniel (2013). Motivation and paediatric interventions: Is it a predisposition, a mechanism for change, or an outcome?. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 55 (10), 965-966. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12179
Scanlan, Justin Newton, Meredith, Pamela and Poulsen, Anne A. (2013). Enhancing retention of occupational therapists working in mental health: relationships between wellbeing at work and turnover intention. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 60 (6), 395-403. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12074
Poulsen, Michael G., Poulsen, Anne A., Khan, Asaduzzaman, Poulsen, Emma E. and Khan, Shanchita R. (2012). Factors associated with subjective well-being in cancer workers in Queensland. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 56 (3), 347-353. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-9485.2012.02368.x
Poulsen, Anne, Khan, Asad, Meredith, Pamela, Henderson, Julie and Castrisos, Veronica (2012). Work-life factors and cardiovascular disease in paediatric occupational therapists. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75 (5), 237-243. doi: 10.4276/030802212X13361458480360
Poulsen, Michael G., Poulsen, Anne A., Khan, Asaduzzaman, Poulsen, Emma E. and Khan, Shanchita R. (2011). Work engagement in cancer workers in Queensland: The flip side of burnout. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 55 (4), 425-432. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-9485.2011.02281.x
Poulsen, Anne A., Barker, Fiona M. and Ziviani, Jenny (2011). Personal projects of boys with developmental coordination disorder. Occupation Participation and Health, 31 (3), 108-117. doi: 10.3928/15394492-20100722-02
Poulsen, Anne A., Desha, Laura, Ziviani, Jenny, Griffiths, Lisa, Heaslop, Annabel, Khan, Asad and Leong, Gary M. (2011). Fundamental movement skills and self-concept of children who are overweight. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, 6 (2-2), e464.1-e471.8. doi: 10.3109/17477166.2011.575143
Meredith, Pamela, Poulsen, Anne, Khan, Asad, Henderson, Julie and Castrisos, Veronica (2011). The relationship between adult attachment styles and work-related self-perceptions for Australian paediatric occupational therapists. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74 (4), 160-167. doi: 10.4276/030802211X13021048723138
Poulsen, Anne A., Johnson, Helen and Ziviani, Jenny M. (2011). Participation, self-concept and motor performance of boys with developmental coordination disorder: A classification and regression tree analysis approach. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 58 (2), 95-102. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2010.00880.x
Ziviani, J, Desha, LN, Poulsen, AA and Whiteford, G (2010). Positioning occupational engagement in the prevention science agenda for childhood obesity. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 57 (6), 439-441. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2010.00891.x
Poulsen, Anne A., Horswill, Mark S., Wetton, Mark A., Hill, Andrew and Lim, Sok Mui (2010). A brief office-based hazard perception intervention for drivers with ADHD symptoms. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 44 (6), 528-534. doi: 10.3109/00048671003596048
Ziviani, Jenny, Poulsen, Anne and Hansen, Carla (2009). Movement skills proficiency and physical activity: A case for Engaging and Coaching for Health (EACH)–Child. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 56 (4), 259-265. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2008.00758.x
Poulsen, A. A., Bush, R., Tirendi, J., Ziviani, J. M., Abbott, R. A., Macdonald, D., Brown, M. A. and Leong, G. M. (2009). Research around practice partnerships: An example of building partnerships to address overweight and obesity in children. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 15 (4), 285-293. doi: 10.1071/PY09005
Poulsen, Anne A., Ziviani, Jenny M., Johnson, Helen and Cuskelly, Monica (2008). Loneliness and life satisfaction of boys with Developmental Coordination Disorder: The impact of leisure participation and perceived freedom in leisure. Human Movement Science, 27 (2), 325-343. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2008.02.004
Poulsen, Anne A. (2008). Foundations of an occupational think tank. International Journal of Disability Development and Education, 55 (1), 77-81. doi: 10.1080/10349120701827995
Poulsen, A. A. (2008). Foundations of an Occupational Think Tank. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 55 (1), 77-81. doi: 10.1080/10349120701827995
Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. (2008). Leisure Time Physical Activity Energy Expenditure in Boys with Developmental Coordination Disorder: The Role of Peer Relations Self-Concept Perceptions. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 28 (1), 30-39. doi: 10.3928/15394492-20080101-05
Poulsen, A. A. (2008). Physical activity leisure-time participation of boys with developmental coordination disorder. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 55 (4), 298-298. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2007.00692.x
Poulsen, Anne A., Ziviani, Jenny M., Cuskelly, Monica and Smith, Rachel (2007). Boys with developmental coordination disorder: Loneliness and team sport participation. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61 (4), 463-474. doi: 10.5014/ajot.61.4.451
Imms, C, Case-Smith, J and Poulsen, A (2007). Parents of children with developmental coordination disorder: 1) experienced uncertainty as they came to understand their children and 11) described a trajectory of changing difficulties as their children got older.. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 54 (3), 242-244. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2007.708_3.x
Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. (2007). Perceived freedom in leisure and physical co-ordination ability: impact on out-of-school activity participation and life satisfaction. Child: Care, Health and Development, 33 (4), 432-440. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2007.00730.x
Ziviani, J. and Poulsen, A. (2007). Neuromotor task training for children with developmental coordination disorder. Developmental Medicine And Child Neurology, 49 (6), 404-404. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8749.2007.00404.x
Poulsen, A. A. (2006). Review of 'How to help a clumsy child: Strategies for young children with developmental motor concerns' by L. A. Kurtz, and Stephen Harris, in 'Trouble: A dyspraxic drama in several clumsy acts' by T. Nichol,. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 53 (2), 273-281. doi: 10.1080/10349120600716216
Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. (2006). General self-concept and life satisfaction for boys with differing levels of physical coordination: The role of goal orientations and leisure participation. Human Movement Science, 25 (6), 839-860. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2006.05.003
Poulsen, A. A., Rodger, S. A. and Ziviani, J. M. (2006). Understanding children's motivation from a self-determination theoretical perspective: Implications for practice. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 53 (2), 78-86. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2006.00569.x
Poulsen, A. A. and Ziviani, J. M. (2004). Can I play too? Physical activity engagement of children with developmental coordination disorders. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71 (2), 100-107. doi: 10.1177/000841740407100205
Poulsen, A. A. and Ziviani, J. M. (2004). Health enhancing physical activity: Factors influencing engaement patterns in children. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 51 (2), 69-79. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1630.2004.00420.x
Ziviani, J, Poulsen, A and Obrien, A (1982). Correlation of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency with the Southern-California Sensory Integration Tests. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 36 (8), 519-523. doi: 10.5014/ajot.36.8.519
Conference Papers
Poulsen, A. (2014). The road to resilience: self-care strategies for health professionals. *, *, *. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
Poulsen, A. (2014). Goal commitment and striving: The benefits and costs of MCII (Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions). *, *, *. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.
Ziviani, J. M., Poulsen, A. A., Desha, L., Heaslop, A. and Leong, G. (2008). Taking action against childhood obesity: The magic of KOALA (Kinder Overweight Active Lifestyles Actions). OT Australia: 23rd National Conference & Exhibition 2008, Melbourne, Australia, 11-13 September, 2008.
Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M., Johnson, H. and Cuskelly, M. (2008). Picked last or not at all: An added risk factor for boys with developmental coordination disorder. OT Australia 23rd National Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 11-13 September, 2008.
Poulsen, A., Ziviani, J. and Cuskelly, M. (2007). Sports participation of Australian boys with Developmental Coordination Disorder. Embracing cultural diversity through innovative practice. 4th Asia-Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress (APOTC'07), Hong Kong, 23-26 June 2007. Hong Kong: Hong Kong OT Association.
Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. (2007). Loneliness: Leisure participation, perceived freedom in leisure and life satisfaction of boys with DCD. 7th International Conference on Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6-9 February 2007.
Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. (2006). Loneliness, life satisfaction and general self-concept of boys with develomental coordination disorder. School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Postgraduate Research Day, Brisbane, Australia, 12 December 2006.
Poulsen, Anne, Ziviani, Jenny and Cuskelly, Monica (2006). Boys with developmental coordination disorder: Loneliness and perceived freedom in leisure. 14th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT 2006): OTs in Action: Local and Global, Sydney, Australia, 23-28 July 2006.
Poulsen, A. (2004). Practical strategies for developing children's motivation. National Rural Therapists Conference 2004, Cypress Lakes Resort, Hunter Valley, 1-4 November, 2004.
Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. (2004). Loneliness of boys with developmental coordination disorder. 8th State Conference OT Australia, "Making Waves", Twin Waters, Queensland, 17-18 September 2004.
Ziviani, J. M., Poulsen, A. A., Marks, R. and Sutherland A. (2004). Childhood occupations: How children aged six to eight years spend their time. 8th State conference OT Australia, "Making waves", Twin Waters, Queensland, 17-18 September 2004.
Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. M. (2003). Childrens Adaptive Time Use: Engagement in Healthy Leisure Behaviours. Leading Changes, Melbourne, 6-9 April 2003. Melbourne: OT Australia.
Poulsen, A. A. and Ziviani, J. M. (2003). The 'whys' and 'wherefores' of childhood occupations: Exploring motivation. OT Australia 22nd National Conference and Exhibition, Brisbane, 10-11 October 2003. Brisbane, Queensland: OT Australia, Queensland.
Poulsen, A. A., Ziviani, J. M. and Cuskelly, M. (2002). I like to count my money: Personal projects and life satisfaction of pre-adolescent boys. OT Australia: QLD 7th State Conference, Townsville, Qld., Australia, 20-21 September 2002.
Poulsen, A. A. (2001). SCOPE-IT Model: Synthesis of Child, Occupational Performance and Environment In Time. 21st National OT Australia Conference, Brisbane, QLD, 1-4 April, 2001.
Anne A Poulsen, Ziviani, Jenny M. and Cuskelly, Monica M. (2001). Leisure-time experiences of preadolescent boys with developmental coordination disorder. School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Postgraduate Research Day, University of Queensland, Brisbane, 2001. University of Queensland, St Lucia:
Poulsen, A. A. and Ziviani, J. M. (2001). How children with developmental coordination disorders spend their time: Physical activity engagement patterns. OT Australia 21st National Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 1-4 April 2001. Brisbane: OT Australia.
Research Report
Poulsen, A., Tirendi, J., Bush, R., Macdonald, D., Leong, G.M., Ziviani, J., Brown, M.A. and Abbott, R. (2009). Research Around Practice in Childhood Overweight/Obesity. The RAPICO - Ipswich Model. St Lucia QLD, Australia: Healthy Community Research Centre, UQ.
Thesis
Poulsen Anne A. (Anne Adele) (2006). Physical activity leisure-time participation of boys with developmental coordination disorder. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/158263