School of Human Communication Sciences
Dr Michelle O'Brien
Lecturer
Tel: 03 9479 1798
Fax: 03 9479 1874
Email: m.obrien@latrobe.edu.au
Qualifications
- Ba. App. Sci. Speech Pathology
- Grad. Dip. Computer Studies
- PhD
Areas of Interest
- Parent-infant interaction when sharing books: relationships between early interaction and later language and literacy development.
- Models of service delivery when providing intervention to school aged children.
- Adverse events and clinical decision making
- Allied Health and interprofessional practice
Biography
I graduated as a Speech Pathologist from La Trobe University (formerly Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences) in 1987. Early in my career I worked primarily with children aged 0 – 6 who had physical and multiple disabilities, and later with children in schools. Whilst working full time, I studied computer science part time and then worked for a short while as a computer analyst programmer (1993). My PhD (2005) provided an opportunity to combine my clinical interests with my interests in information technology. Specifically I investigated clinical decision making within a medical context.
Academically I have taught and conducted research in the areas of speech pathology (early language development, professional practice in schools), allied health (inter professional practice), and information technology (database management systems, software engineering and clinical decision support) over the past 10 years.
I am a member of Speech Pathology Australia and the HCS representative on the Victoria Branch committee.
Undergraduate Responsibilities
- Curriculum Coordinator (acting)
- Member of the common first year curriculum development team
- Faculty Ethics Committee Member
- Speech Pathology Australia, Victorian Branch, La Trobe University School of HCS Representative
Undergraduate Teaching
- HCS2APA/B Unit Coordinator and lecturer
- HCS5RSP Unit Coordinator
- HCS5RSP Unit Coordinator and Lecturer
- 1st year Discipline Mentor
- 1st year Coordinator
Master of Speech Pathology Teaching
- Occasional lectures in early childhood development
Supervision
- Supervision of honours and PhD research students
Publications
Tuohy, A., & O'Brien, M. (2008). Spotlight on students' work: Evaluation of study methodology: Studies investigating characteristics of OME that impact speech and language development. Acquiring Knowledge in Speech Language and Hearing, 10 (3), 103-4.
Williams, S., & O'Brien, M. (2008). Spotlight on students' work: To intervene or not to intervene: Australian Indigenous children with OM-induced language delay. Acquiring Knowledge in Speech Language and Hearing, 10 (3), 104-5.
O’Brien, M., Dodd, K. J. and Bilney, B. (2008). A qualitative analysis of a progressive resistance exercise programme for people with Parkinson’s disease, Disability and Rehabilitation, 30 (18) 1350-1357.
O'Brien, M. C. & Yearwood, J. L. (2005). Decisions Surrounding Adverse Drug Reaction Prescribing: Insights from Consumers and Implications for Decision Support. Journal of Research and Practice in Information Technology, 37(1), 57-71.
O'Brien, M. C., & Yearwood, J. L. (2004). Risk: Drug therapy versus adverse drug reaction. A case study approach with consumer, medical and expert views. Proceedings: HIC 2002: Improving Quality by Lowering Barriers, 453-455
O'Brien, M. C., & Yearwood, J. L. (2003). Insights into consumer decisions surrounding adverse drug reactions: Some preliminary results. Proceedings: HIC 2003 RACGP12CC, 100-105.
Oates, J. M. and O’Brien, M. C. (1987) Medical, Rehabilitative and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Alaryngeal Speech Acquisition and Proficiency. Australian Journal of Human Communication Disorders 15(1), 39-48
Conference Presentations
O’Brien, M. C., & Yearwood, J. L. (2004). The impact of partial knowledge on doctor consumer decision making surrounding ADRs: A case study approach. Paper presented at the University of Ballarat Research Conference, Ballarat, Australia.
O’Brien, M. C. (2001) Adverse Drug Reactions Improved Decision Support (ADRIDS). Paper presented at the 11th Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Conference (9-11th August), Melbourne, Australia.
PhD Thesis
O'Brien, M. C. (2005). A Study of Multiple Perspectives and Knowledge in Adverse Drug Reaction Decision-Making. Unpublished PhD Thesis, University of Ballarat, Ballarat.
Research Reports
O’Brien, M. (2009). Review of Speech Pathology Service Provision offered by Catholic Education Office Melbourne. School of Human Communication Sciences, La Trobe University.
O’Brien, M (2006).A Scoping Study to Investigate the Evidence Based Practice of Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Continuum of Care with a Focus on Long-term Health Related Quality of Life Outcomes. School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences, University of Ballarat.
O'Brien, M. C. (2001). Final report to department of health and aged care for contract for services GPCG #12. Adverse drug reactions improved decision support (ADRIDS). Ballarat: Collaborative Centre for E-Health.
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