Linda Robertson
Principal Lecturer
Phone: 0800 762 786
Research Expertise:
Clinical reasoning. Residential homes for older people. Teaching / learning processes. Evidence Based Practice.
Research Publications
Journal Article
Robertson, L & Griffiths, S. (2009). Graduates' reflection on their preparation for practice. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, ISNN 03308-0226. 72 (3). 125-132.
Robertson, L. & Blaga, L. (2008). Draft Position Statement: The role of occupational therapy in acute care practice (physical). OT Insight. 29(7), 1. 4-5.
Blaga, L. & Robertson, L. (2008). The nature of occupational therapy practice in acute physical care settings. New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy, 55(2). 11-18.
Sheehan D., Robertson L., & Ormond T. (2007). Comparison of Language Used and Patterns of Communication in Interprofessional and Multidisciplinary Teams. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 21(1). 17-30.
Sheehan, D., Robertson, L., & Ormond, T. (2006). Comparison of Language Used and Patterns of Communication in Interprofessional and Multidisciplinary Teams. Journal of Interprofessional care;, In press.
Fitzgerald, R., & Robertson, L. (2006). Inhabiting the places and non-places of a residential home: a case study from New Zealand. Sites (A Journal of Social Anthropology and Cultural Studies), ISSN 01125990. New Series (3)1. 48-71.
Sheehan D., Robertson L., & Ormond T. (2005). An exploration of the impact of professional experience and background on clinical reasoning. Focus On Health Professional Education: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal, 7(2). 99-113.
Blair S & Robertson, L. (2005). Hard complexities – soft complexities: An exploration Of philosophical positions related to evidence in occupational therapy. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(6). 269-276.
Craig, G & Robertson, L. (2004). Occupational therapy practice in acute physical health care settings – a pilot study. New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy, 51(1). 5-13.
MacKersey, A. Robertson, L. & McKay, W. (2003). Implications of the health reforms for Occupational Therapy fieldwork education. New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy, 50 (2). 28-33.
Conference Contribution - Oral presentation
Robertson L, Hale, B. (2009). Unintended Narratives in Research Interviews with Older People. Rehabilitation and Disability Research Theme: 2009 Colloquium; School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, New Zealand, 23rd Nov 2009.
Robertson, L. Hale, B., Waters, D., & Hale, L. (2009). Peer-led Gait / Balance Classes & Social Rehabilitation. New Zealand Association of Gerontology and Age Concern Conference, Convention Centre. Wellington, New Zealand. 7-9 October.
Robertson, L., Sheehan, D., & Ormond T. (2009). Interprofessional Supervision. The views of New Zealand Allied Health Professionals. ANZAME (Australia New Zealand Association of Health Professionals) Annual conference, Launceston, Australia. 30 June. 2009.
Hale, B & Robertson L. (2007). Handling Sensitive Data. International Conference on Ageing. Two conferences: Growing Older with a Disability, and Family Carers, Toronto, 2007.
Robertson, L; & Hale, B. (2007). Interviewing Older People. NZAG Conference, 14-16 Nov;.
Blage, L. & Robertson, L. (2007). Assessing Assessments. New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists Clinical Workshops. "Innovate, Motivate", 10th October - 13th October. 90 minute session.
Robertson, L. (2007). Reasoning in Interprofessional Teams. School of Occupational Therapy: Showcasing our Research, 1/11/07. 15 minute presentation and discussion.
Robertson, L. (2006). Graduates' Reflections on their Preparation for Practice. NZ Assoctiation of Occupational Therapy Confernece, Wellington. 31 August - 2 September.
Link to web publication
Robertson, L. (2006). Perspectives on Residential Care: An exploration of differences in the fundamental nature of a residential home as repor by those who live and work in them. Paper presented at the Ageing in New Zealand Conference: Reporting Research Progress, Te Papa, Wellington, http://www.gerontology.org.nz/conference_downloads/Ageing-in-NZ-Programme.pdf. 13 November. p37 of handbook.
Sheehan D., Robertson L., & Ormond T. (2004). Reasoning in Multidisciplinary teams. ANZAME (Aus, NZ Assn of Medical / Health professional Education) Conference, Presentation at Adelaide, Australia. June 25-27th. In the abstracts of the conference programme.
Sheehan D., Robertson L., & Ormond T. (2004). Reasoning in Multidisciplinary teams. Presentation at the NZAOT conference, Christchurch. September 2-4th.
Robertson L. & Mackersy A. (2004). Fieldwork Education: The preparation of occupational therapy students for the current health care climate. NZAOT (NZ Assn of Occupational Therapists) conference, Christchurch. September 2-4th.
Fitzgerald, R. & Robertson, L. (2004). Inhabiting the places and non-places of a residential home. Assn of Social Anthropologists Conference, Auckland, 22-24 November.
Robertson, L & Griffith, S. (2002). Valuing Knowledge gained from experience. NZAOT (NZ Assn of Occupational Therapists) conference, Auckland. 26th –28th Sept. p24 of conference handbook. 30mins.presentation.
Robertson, L Fitzgerald, R. (2002). Is a Residential Home a Home?. New Zealand Association of Gerontology Conference, Christchurch. April 14-15th.
Robertson L & Griffith S. (2001). Does the who affect the where and the how?. ANZAME (Aus NZ Assn Medical & Health professional Education) conference, Wellington, NZ. June 7th-9th.
Robertson L. & Penman M. (2001). Do they understand what they see?. Australian Conference of Occupational Therapists. Brisbane, April 1st – 4th.
Conference Contribution - Abstract
Blaga, L. & Robertson, L. (2008). Occupational Therapy Practice in Acute Physical Health Settings. New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapy Conference, Palmerston North. ‘Inspiration-Energy-Action’, September 4-6th. p29.
Robertson, L. & Hale, B. (2008). Interviewing Older People. British Society of Gerontology. Bristol: ‘Sustainable Futures in an Ageing World’, 4th -6th September. P181.
Robertson L. & Fitzgerald R. (2008). Conceptualisation of Residential Homes. British Society of Gerontology. Bristol: ‘Sustainable Futures in an Ageing World’, 4th -6th September. p.103.
Conference Contribution - Poster presentation
Robertson, L & Cheetham, K. (2008). Creating communities of support for students on fieldwork placement. Action Research and Professional Practice Conference, Charles Sturt University, Research Institiute for Professional Practice, Learning and Education (RIPPLE), Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia. Feb 7-8.
Sheehan D, Ormond T, Robertson L. (2007). Comparison of language used and patterns of communication in interprofessional teams and multidisciplinary teams. Website for abstract book http://workshops.med.monash.edu.au/clinicalskills2007/. Second International Skills Conference; Prato Tuscany; 1-4 July 2007.
Robertson, L., & Hale, B. (2006). Interviewing Older People. Poster presentation at Aging in New Zealand: Reporting Research Progress Conference, 13 November. 45.
Link to web publication
Oral Presentation (Other than Conference Contribution)
Blaga, L. & Robertson, L. (2009). Occupational Therapy students' perspective of the acute physical care environment. Ocupational Therapy Otago Area Meeting, Dunedin, 10th March.
Robertson,L; Hale, L; Waters, D; Hale, B. (2009). Peer Led Gait and Balance Classes. Presented at the Speed Data Evening. Sponsored by Rata South Ltd: Assessment Team Aotearoa Rehabilitation, Dunedin, 16 April.
Robertson, L; Waters, D.,Hale, B. & Hale, L. (2009). Peer Led Gait/Balance Classes & Social Rehabilitation. NZAG Otago group meeting, Dunedin, 23rd September.
Robertson, L. (2009). An international perspective: Learning from our colleagues. Staff Development Conference, Otago Polytechnic, 21 April.
Robertson, L. & Hale, B. (2008). Interviewing Older People. Research Seminar, School of Health and Social Care, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, 8/10/2008.
Robertson L. (2008). Clinical Reasoning: An overview. Presentation to the Masters’ students at the School of Occupational Therapy, Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh. Scotland, 12/12/08. 1 hour.
Robertson L. (2008). Clinical Reasoning: An update. Presentation to clinicians and staff of the occupational therapy school at Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, 18/12/08. i hour.
Robertson L. (2008). Empathic and Procedural Reasoning: differences between students and therapists. Research Seminar, School of Health and Social Care, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, 17/12/2008.
Patterson, M., Robertson, L., Penman, M. & Lysaght, R. (2007). International Teaching Using Blackboard. Health Research Forum: Otago Polytechnic, Nov 1st.
Robertson, L; Sheehan, D; Ormond, T. (2007). Interdisciplinary Reasoning. Presented at a local seminar for those working in interdisciplinary teams. "Speed Data Evening", Southern Cross Hotel. 27th September. 15 minute presentation (including discussion).
Robertson, L. (2006). Reasoning in Multidisciplinary Teams. Presentation to a group of 40 health professionals in New Plymouth,
Robertson, L. (2006). Team Communication (in assessment and rehabilitation wards): Differences between interprofessional and multi-disciplinary team communication. Research and Aging special interest group (sub group of the Christchurch NZ Gerontological Assn), presented at Otago Polytechnic, 7 March. 45 minute presentation.
Robertson, L. (2005). Multidisciplinary team reasoning in 2 Elder Care Wards. Research and Aging special interest group (Dunedin sub group of the Christchurch NZ Gerontological Assn.), April 12th. 45 minute presentation.
Report for External Body
Robertson, L. & Blaga, L. (2008). Draft Position Statement: The role of occupational therapy in acute care practice (physical). OT Insight, 29(7). 4-5.
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