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Biography
I am a Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist within the Department of Psychological Sciences. I hold a Macquarie University Research Fellowship (MQRF; 2019-2024) and am working with the eCentreClinic to develop an evidence-based Internet-delivered psychological intervention for adolescents with chronic pain.
In addition to my work with the eCentreClinic, I hold an honorary research position with the Pain Research Unit at Sydney Children's Hospital and collaborate with the Departments of Pain and Palliative Care, and Gastroenterology.
Prior to commencing at Macquarie, I completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Seattle Children’s Research Institute in Washington, USA, and have worked clinically in Australia in both public hospitals and private settings.
Research interests
My current research program concerns the intersection of physical and mental health in adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions, such as chronic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis and arthritis. My research aims to better understand these complex problems, particularly from a psychological perspective, and develop psychological interventions to reduce the burden and improve function and quality of life. I am particularly interested in the development and delivery of remote-based psychological interventions which are accessible, acceptable, and cost-effective additions to the existing face-to-face treatment options.
Research student supervision
I supervise Honours and Masters level students studying a range of topics in clinical and health psychology including:
- Psychosocial difficulties for AYAs living with chronic health conditions
- Predictors of treatment outcomes for people with chronic pain
- Paediatric pain measure validation
Current student projects:
- Cognitive functioning and academic efficacy in university students with chronic pain
- Appraisals of pain and attachment style in young adults with chronic pain
- Efficacy of a pain management intervention for adults with chronic pain and comorbid clinical anxiety and depression
Past student projects:
- Parental verbal and nonverbal incongruence in paediatric health-contexts
- Pain vigilance and awareness in youth with chronic conditions
- The efficacy of a transdiagnostic iCBT pain management program for adults with chronic headache
Teaching
I currently provide guest lectures for Masters of Clinical Psychology and Masters of Professional Psychology programs on the following topics: eMentalHealth, Health Psychology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Pain in Children and Adolescents.
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Projects
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Improving access to effective pain management: Reducing the burden of chronic pain for Australian adolescents
1/09/19 → 28/04/23
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An open trial of the Things You Do Questionnaire: changes in daily actions during internet-delivered treatment for depressive and anxiety symptoms
Bisby, M. A., Dear, B. F., Karin, E., Fogliati, R., Dudeney, J., Ryan, K., Fararoui, A., Nielssen, O., Staples, L. G., Kayrouz, R., Cross, S. & Titov, N., 15 May 2023, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 329, p. 483-492 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can internet-delivered pain management programs reduce psychological distress in chronic pain? exploring relationships between anxiety and depression, pain intensity, and disability
Bisby, M. A., Chandra, S. S., Dudeney, J., Scott, A. J., Titov, N. & Dear, B. F., 2 May 2023, In: Pain Medicine. 24, 5, p. 538–546 9 p., pnac158.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The impact of obesity and overweight on response to internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with chronic health conditions
Heriseanu, A. I., Karin, E., Walker, J., Scott, A. J., Bisby, M. A., Gandy, M., Dudeney, J., Fisher, A., Titov, N. & Dear, B. F., Jun 2023, In: International Journal of Obesity. 47, 6, p. 487–495 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The timing and magnitude of improvements in depression, anxiety, disability, and pain intensity during an internet-delivered program for chronic pain
Bisby, M. A., Chandra, S. S., Scott, A. J., Dudeney, J., Titov, N. & Dear, B. F., 11 Jul 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Pain.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The wellbeing neuro course: a randomised controlled trial of an internet-delivered transdiagnostic psychological intervention for adults with neurological disorders
Gandy, M., Heriseanu, A., Balakumar, T., Karin, E., Walker, J., Hathway, T., Bisby, M., Scott, A., Dudeney, J., Fisher, A., Titov, N. & Dear, B., 1 Mar 2023, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Psychological Medicine. 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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