Biography
BSc.(Hons) Curr. Occ., MSc. (Disability Management), PhD Occupational Therapy
Senior Lecturer Occupational Therapy
Research Interests
Occupational Therapy
Ageing
Chronic Pain
Vocational Rehabilitation
Qualitative research
Professional Activities
Association
- 2008 Regular Member, International Association for the Study of Pain
- 2006 , Occuaption UK & Ireland
- 2004 Regular member, Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland
Employment
- 2004 University of Limerick - Junior lecturer
- 2003 St. Vincents University Hospital - Senior Occupational Therapist
- 2001 St. Vincents University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin. - Basic Grade Occupational Therapist
- 2000 St. Camillus Hospital, Limerick. - Basic Grade Occupational Therapist
Publications
Book Chapters
The contribution of the Social Sciences to Occupational Therapy
Pettigrew, J. Robinson, K.
(2017)
The contribution of the Social Sciences to Occupational Therapy
In Occupational therapy for people experiencing illness, injury or impairment: Promoting occupation and participation (7th ed.).;
Edinburgh :
Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Journals
The Bluebird's: World War 1 Soldiers' Experiences of Occupational Therapy
Pettigrew, J., Robinson, K., Moloney, S.,
(2017)
The Bluebird's: World War 1 Soldiers' Experiences of Occupational Therapy
In American Journal Of Occupational Therapy;
Treating more than just the back in Chronic Low Back Pain: The physiotherapists' perspective after intensive biopsychosocial training
Synnott, A., O'Keeffe, M., Bunzli, S., Dankaerts, W., O'Sullivan, P., Robinson, K. and O'Sullivan, K.
(2016)
Treating more than just the back in Chronic Low Back Pain: The physiotherapists' perspective after intensive biopsychosocial training
In Journal Of Physiotherapy;
Using historical documentary methods to explore the history of occupational therapy
Dunne, Brid, Pettigrew, Judith, Robinson, Katie
(2016)
Using historical documentary methods to explore the history of occupational therapy
In British Journal Of Occupational Therapy;
[ULIR]
Medical fitness to drive and mental health: Are you aware of the guidelines?
Buckley, S., Robinson, K., Stapleton, T.,
(2015)
Medical fitness to drive and mental health: Are you aware of the guidelines?
In The Irish Journal Of Occupational Therapy;
Constructing the experience of chronic pain through discourse
Robinson, K,Kennedy, N,Harmon, D
(2013)
Constructing the experience of chronic pain through discourse
In Scandinavian Journal Of Occupational Therapy;
DOI: 10.3109/11038128.2012.720275
The Flow Experiences of People With Chronic Pain
Robinson, K,Kennedy, N,Harmon, D
(2012)
The Flow Experiences of People With Chronic Pain
In Otjr-Occupation Participation And Health;
DOI: 10.3928/15394492-20111222-07
Happiness: A Review of Evidence Relevant to Occupational Science, Journal of Occupational Science
Robinson, K., Kennedy, N., Harmon, D.
(2012)
Happiness: A Review of Evidence Relevant to Occupational Science, Journal of Occupational Science
In Journal Of Occupational Science;
DOI: 10.1080/14427591.2011.634780
Is occupational therapy adequatley meeting the needs of people with chronic pain
Robinson K, Kennedy N and Harmon D
(2011)
Is occupational therapy adequatley meeting the needs of people with chronic pain
In American Journal Of Occupational Therapy;
Review of occupational therapy for people with chronic pain
Robinson K, Kennedy N and Harmon D
(2011)
Review of occupational therapy for people with chronic pain
In Australian Occupational Therapy Journal;
Pilot study of participating in a fatigue management programme for clients with multiple sclerosis
Twomey, F; Robinson, K
(2010)
Pilot study of participating in a fatigue management programme for clients with multiple sclerosis
In Disability And Rehabilitation;
DOI: 10.3109/09638281003656578
Perceptions, attitudes, self-reported skills and knowledge of evidence based practice: a survey of Irish Occupational Therapists
Murphy, M., Robinson, K.,
(2009)
Perceptions, attitudes, self-reported skills and knowledge of evidence based practice: a survey of Irish Occupational Therapists
In Irish Journal Of Occupational Therapy;
Analysis of the impact of a fatigue management programme for people with multiple sclerosis on self reported quality of life and self reported fatigue levels.
Kelly, G., Robinson, K.
(2008)
Analysis of the impact of a fatigue management programme for people with multiple sclerosis on self reported quality of life and self reported fatigue levels.
In Irish Journal Of Occupational Therapy;
Analysis of a Fatigue Management Programme for People with Multiple Sclerosis using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure as an Outcome Measure
Ward, M; Robinson, K
(2008)
Analysis of a Fatigue Management Programme for People with Multiple Sclerosis using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure as an Outcome Measure
In Irish Journal Of Occupational Therapy;
The guiding nature of the kawa (river) model in Ireland: Creating both opportunities and challenges for occupational therapists
Carmody S., Nolan R., Ni Chonchuir N., Curry M., Halligan C., Robinson K.
(2007)
The guiding nature of the kawa (river) model in Ireland: Creating both opportunities and challenges for occupational therapists
In Occupational Therapy International;
DOI: 10.1002/oti.235
Conference Publications
World Institute of Pain Conference
Kelley, V., Brennan, B., Corcoran, O., Irudayaraj, B., Kearney, S.A., Lyons, E., Magee, L., Robinson, K., Vine, S.,
(2012)
World Institute of Pain Conference
Miami Beach
World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress, XV Congress, 4-7 May, Chile
Gallagher, M.B., Harb, A., Pettigrew, J., Robinson, K., Warren, A., McKay, E., Buckley, S., Cahill, M
(2010)
World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress, XV Congress, 4-7 May, Chile
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) World Congress.
Robinson, K. Kennedy, N. Harmon, D.
(2008)
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) World Congress.
European Congress of Occupational Therapy (Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries)
Iwama, M., Higman, P., Haen Lim, K., Renton, L., Robinson, K.
(2008)
European Congress of Occupational Therapy (Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries)
European Congress of Occupational Therapy (Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries),
Robinson, K. Kennedy, N.
(2008)
European Congress of Occupational Therapy (Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries),
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland, Annual Conference
Robinson, K., Kennedy, N.,
(2008)
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland, Annual Conference
Occupation UK and Ireland, Occupational Science Symposium.
Robinson, K., Kennedy, N.,
(2007)
Occupation UK and Ireland, Occupational Science Symposium.
Society for the study of occupation: USA annual conference.
Kirby, L., & Robinson, K.,
(2007)
Society for the study of occupation: USA annual conference.
Society for the Study of Occupation: USA annual conference.
Robinson, K., Kennedy, N.,
(2007)
Society for the Study of Occupation: USA annual conference.
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland, Annual Conference,2006. .
Robinson, K, & Fouhy, R.
(1999)
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland, Annual Conference,2006. .
*(Ed.)
College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference 2005
Robinson, K.
(1999)
College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference 2005
*(Ed.)
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland, Annual Conference 2005.
Robinson, K.
(1999)
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland, Annual Conference 2005.
*(Ed.)
Occupation UK and Ireland, Occupational science Symposium 2006.
Boardman, G., & Robinson, K.
(1999)
Occupation UK and Ireland, Occupational science Symposium 2006.
*(Ed.)
14th International Congress of World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Robinson, K.
(1999)
14th International Congress of World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
*(Ed.)
College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, 2006
Robinson, K., & Fouhy, R.
(1999)
College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, 2006
*(Ed.)
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland, Annual Conference, Stillorgan, Dublin, 2006.
Robinson, K, Kelly, G., Twomey, F., Ward, M.
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland, Annual Conference, Stillorgan, Dublin, 2006.
*(Ed.)
Published Reports
Vocational Rehabilitation for Clients with Chronic Pain and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Ireland: A Handbook for Occupational Therapists
Brennan, B., Corcoran, O., Irudayaraj, B., Kearney, S.A., Kelley, V., Lyons, E., Magee, L., Robinson, K., and Vine, S.
(2013)
Vocational Rehabilitation for Clients with Chronic Pain and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Ireland: A Handbook for Occupational Therapists
Dublin :
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland
Letters
Occupational Therapy an essential ingredient in dementia services',
Mc Kay, E.A, Robinson, K. & Warren, A.
(2006)
Occupational Therapy an essential ingredient in dementia services',
In British Medical Journal;
Thesiss
The Discourses used by a sample of people with hand injuries in constructing their expeirence of hand injury
Robinson, K
(2003)
The Discourses used by a sample of people with hand injuries in constructing their expeirence of hand injury
University College Dublin :