Prof Venerina Johnston

NameProf Venerina Johnston
Email Addressvenerina.johnston@unisq.edu.au
Job TitleProfessor (Physiotherapy)
QualificationsBPhty Qld, BPhtyHons Qld, GCertMgt USQ, GDWDP Sherbrooke, PhD Qld
DepartmentSchool of Health and Medical Sciences
AffiliationsCentre for Health Research
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0911-0866
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BPhty
Qld
1981
BPhtyHons
Qld
1982
GCertMgt
USQ
1999
GDWDP
Sherbrooke
2012
PhD
Qld
2007

Online office ergonomics training programs: A scoping review examining design and user-related outcomes

Zerguine, Haroun, Healy, Genevieve N., Goode, Ana D., Zischke, Jason, Abbott, Alison, Gunning, Lynn and Johnston, Venerina. 2023. "Online office ergonomics training programs: A scoping review examining design and user-related outcomes." Safety Science. 158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2022.106000

A Multi-component Intervention (NEXpro) Reduces Neck Pain-Related Work Productivity Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial Among Swiss Office Workers

Aegerter, Andrea Martina, Deforth, Manja, Volken, Thomas, Johnston, Venerina, Luomajoki, Hannu, Dressel, Holger, Dratva, Julia, Ernst, Markus Josef, Distler, Oliver, Brunner, Beatrice, Sjogaard, Gisela, Melloh, Markus, Elfering, Achim and NEXpro Collaboration Group. 2022. "A Multi-component Intervention (NEXpro) Reduces Neck Pain-Related Work Productivity Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial Among Swiss Office Workers." Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 33 (2), pp. 288-300. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-022-10069-0

Development and content validity of the musculoskeletal self-management questionnaire (MSK-SMQ)

Hutting, Nathan, Belton,Joletta, Caneiro, J.P., Oliveira, Vinicius Cunha, Devan, Hemakumar, Johnston, Venerina, Moore, Pete, Richardson, Julie, Staal, J. Bart and Walsh, Nicola. 2025. "Development and content validity of the musculoskeletal self-management questionnaire (MSK-SMQ)." Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103342

Cost-utility and cost–benefit analysis of a multi-component intervention (NEXpro) for neck-related symptoms in Swiss office workers

Brunner, Beatrice, Aegerter, Andrea Martina, Johnston, Venerina, Volken, Thomas, Deforth, Manja, Sjøgaard, Gisela, Elfering, Achim, Melloh, Markus and NEXpro Collaboration Group. 2025. "Cost-utility and cost–benefit analysis of a multi-component intervention (NEXpro) for neck-related symptoms in Swiss office workers." BMC Public Health. 25 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21103-6

Wellbeing and the Lived Experience of Injured Workers Following Finalisation of a Workers’ Compensation Claim

Weir, James, Fary, Robyn, Lee, Samantha, Mitchell, Tim, Johnston, Venerina, Wyatt, Mary, Guthrie, Robert, Myers, Bronwyn and Beales, Darren. 2025. "Wellbeing and the Lived Experience of Injured Workers Following Finalisation of a Workers’ Compensation Claim." Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-024-10264-1

Wellbeing after finalisation of a workers’ compensation claim: a cross-sectional survey

Weir, James, Fary, Robyn, Mitchell, Tim, Johnston, Venerina, Wyatt, Mary, Guthrie, Robert, Myers, Bronwyn and Beales, Darren. 2025. "Wellbeing after finalisation of a workers’ compensation claim: a cross-sectional survey." Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 67 (1), pp. e61-e71. https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000003264

Pain Education and Virtual Reality Improves Pain, Pain-related Fear of Movement, and Trunk Kinematics in Individuals With Persistent Low Back Pain

Window, Peter, McGrath, Michelle, Harvie, Daniel S., Smits, Esther, Johnston, Venerina and Murdoch, Megan. 2024. "Pain Education and Virtual Reality Improves Pain, Pain-related Fear of Movement, and Trunk Kinematics in Individuals With Persistent Low Back Pain." Clinical Journal of Pain. 40 (8), pp. 478-489. https://doi.org/10.1097/AJP.0000000000001221

Experiences of Working with Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: A Qualitative Study

Alyousef, Yousef S., Ross, Megan H., Johnston, Venerina and Smith, Michelle D.. 2024. "Experiences of Working with Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: A Qualitative Study." Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 34 (3), pp. 683-692. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-023-10158-8

Pilot implementation and evaluation of the Sit-Stand e-Guide: an e-training program on the use of sit-stand workstations

Zerguine, Haroun, Johnston, Venerina, Goode, Ana D. and Healy, Genevieve N.. 2024. "Pilot implementation and evaluation of the Sit-Stand e-Guide: an e-training program on the use of sit-stand workstations." Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics. 67 (12), pp. 1845-1862. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2024.2354379

Feasibility of a physiotherapist-supervised walking program with telephone coaching to increase physical activity following acquired brain injury

Payne, Caitlyn, Gesch, Janelle, Smits, Esther, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Johnston, Venerina, Gardiner, Paul A., Comans, Tracy, Bell, Ryan and Gane, Elise. 2024. "Feasibility of a physiotherapist-supervised walking program with telephone coaching to increase physical activity following acquired brain injury." Brain Impairment. 25 (2). https://doi.org/10.1071/IB23095

Effectiveness of Interventions on Work Outcomes After Road Traffic Crash-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Smits, Esther J., Gane, Elise M., Andrews, Nicole E., Williams, Gina and Johnston, Venerina. 2024. "Effectiveness of Interventions on Work Outcomes After Road Traffic Crash-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis." Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-024-10185-z

Work-related interventions are not commonly included in physiotherapy management of lower limb osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional survey of Australian Physiotherapists

Alyousef, Yousef S., Johnston, Venerina and Smith, Michelle D.. 2024. "Work-related interventions are not commonly included in physiotherapy management of lower limb osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional survey of Australian Physiotherapists." Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102942

Co-design and development of the sit-stand e-guide: An e-training program for the optimal use of sit-stand workstations

Zerguine, Haroun, Healy, Genevieve N., Goode, Ana D., Abbott, Alison and Johnston, Venerina. 2024. "Co-design and development of the sit-stand e-guide: An e-training program for the optimal use of sit-stand workstations." Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society. 116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104207

Wellbeing After Finalization of a Workers’ Compensation Claim: A Systematic Scoping Review

Weir, James, Fary, Robyn, Gibson, Mark, Mitchell, Tim, Johnston, Venerina, Wyatt, Mary, Guthrie, Robert, Myers, Bronwyn and Beales, Darren. 2024. "Wellbeing After Finalization of a Workers’ Compensation Claim: A Systematic Scoping Review." Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 34 (4), pp. 717-739. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-023-10168-6

The effect of lower limb osteoarthritis on work-related outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Alyousef, Yousef S., Johnston, Venerina, Mellor, Rebecca, Plinsinga, Melanie L., Zerguine, Haroun and Smith, Michelle D.. 2024. "The effect of lower limb osteoarthritis on work-related outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis ." Disability and Rehabilitation. 46 (17), pp. 3792-3801. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2259304

"No Man's Land": the experiences of persons injured in a road traffic crash wanting to return to work in Queensland, Australia

Abedi, Masoumeh, Aplin, Aplin, Gane, Elise and Johnston, Venerina. 2024. ""No Man's Land": the experiences of persons injured in a road traffic crash wanting to return to work in Queensland, Australia." Disability and Rehabilitation. 46 (1), pp. 48-57. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2022.2153178

Cervical and axioscapular muscle stiffness measured with shear wave elastography: A comparison between different levels of work-related neck disability

Xie, Yanfei, Thomas, Lucy, Johnston, Venerina and Coombes, Brooke K.. 2023. "Cervical and axioscapular muscle stiffness measured with shear wave elastography: A comparison between different levels of work-related neck disability." Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2023.102754

Using framework analysis to understand multiple stakeholders' views of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury

Johnston, Venerina, Brakenridge, Charlotte, Valiant, Donna, Leow, Charmaine Leow Kai, Andrews, Nicole, Gane, Elise M., Turner, Ben, Kendall, Melissa and Quinn, Ray. 2023. "Using framework analysis to understand multiple stakeholders' views of vocational rehabilitation following acquired brain injury." Brain Impairment. 24 (2), pp. 347-370. https://doi.org/10.1017/BrImp.2022.27

Tools to assess employment readiness for colorectal cancer survivors: A scoping review

Ding, Mingshuang, Gane, Elise, Wiffen, Harry and Johnston, Venerina. 2023. "Tools to assess employment readiness for colorectal cancer survivors: A scoping review." Cancer Medicine. 12 (17), pp. 18327-18353. https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.6432

Work-related outcomes in individuals with and without lower limb osteoarthritis: an online survey

Alyousef, Yousef S., Johnston, Venerina and Smith, Michelle D.. 2023. "Work-related outcomes in individuals with and without lower limb osteoarthritis: an online survey." BMC Public Health. 23 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16723-3

Clinically Relevant Decreases in Neck/Shoulder Pain Among Office Workers Are Associated With Strength Training Adherence and Exercise Compliance: Explorative Analyses From a Randomized Controlled Trial

Dalager, Tina, Welch, Alyssa, O'Leary, Shaun Patrick, Johnston, Venerina and Sjogaard, Gisela. 2023. "Clinically Relevant Decreases in Neck/Shoulder Pain Among Office Workers Are Associated With Strength Training Adherence and Exercise Compliance: Explorative Analyses From a Randomized Controlled Trial." Physical Therapy. 103 (2), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac166

Exploring the perspectives of key stakeholders in returning to work after minor to serious road traffic injuries: a qualitative study

Abedi, Masoumeh, Aplin, Tammy, Gane, Gane and Johnston, Venerina. 2023. "Exploring the perspectives of key stakeholders in returning to work after minor to serious road traffic injuries: a qualitative study." Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 33 (1), pp. 93-106. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-022-10051-w

Implementation of the "clinical framework for the delivery of health services" by treating healthcare professionals: perspectives of regulators and insurers

Adalja, Bhavya, Aplin, Tammy, Sterling, Michele and Johnston, Venerina. 2023. "Implementation of the "clinical framework for the delivery of health services" by treating healthcare professionals: perspectives of regulators and insurers." Disability and Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2023.2171496

Time course and risk profile of work-related neck disability: A longitudinal latent class growth analysis

Xie, Yanfei, Coombes, Brooke K., Thomas, Lucy and Johnston, Venerina. 2022. "Time course and risk profile of work-related neck disability: A longitudinal latent class growth analysis." Physical Therapy. 102 (6). https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac050

Exploring driving behaviour from the perspectives of individuals with chronic pain and health professionals

Vaezipour, Atiyeh, Andrews, Nicole, Oviedo-Trespalacios, Oscar, Amershi, Fatima, Horswill, Mark S., Johnston, Venerina and Delhomme, Patricia. 2022. "Exploring driving behaviour from the perspectives of individuals with chronic pain and health professionals." Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society. 102, p. 103755.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103755

Exploring barriers and enablers of work ability among older workers – a qualitative approach

Bontrup, Carolin, Johnston, Venerina, O'Leary, Shaun and Way, Kirsten. 2022. "Exploring barriers and enablers of work ability among older workers – a qualitative approach ." 33rd International Congress on Occupational Health 2022 (ICOH 2022) . 06 - 10 Feb 2022 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shaw.2021.12.1049

Characteristics and Effectiveness of Postoperative Rehabilitation Strategies in Ankle Fractures: A Systematic Review

Plinsinga, Melanie, Manzanero, Silvia, Johnston, Venerina, Andrews, Nicole, Barlas, Panos and McCreanor, Victoria. 2022. "Characteristics and Effectiveness of Postoperative Rehabilitation Strategies in Ankle Fractures: A Systematic Review." Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 36 (12), pp. e449-e457. https://doi.org/10.1097/bot.0000000000002436

How distracting is chronic pain? The impact of chronic pain on driving behaviour and hazard perception

Vaezipour, Atiyeh, Horswill, Mark S., Andrews, Nicole E., Johnston, Venerina, Delhomme, Patricia and Oviedo-Trespalacios, Oscar. 2022. "How distracting is chronic pain? The impact of chronic pain on driving behaviour and hazard perception." Accident Analysis and Prevention. 178. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2022.106856

Barriers and Facilitators Associated with Return to Work Following Minor to Serious Road Traffic Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review

Abedi, Masoumeh, Gane, Elise, Aplin, Tammy, Zerguine, Haroun and Johnston, Venerina. 2022. "Barriers and Facilitators Associated with Return to Work Following Minor to Serious Road Traffic Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review ." Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 32 (1), pp. 13-26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-021-09994-3

Thirty Minutes Identified as the Threshold for Development of Pain in Low Back and Feet Regions, and Predictors of Intensity of Pain during 1-h Laboratory-Based Standing in Office Workers

Rodriguez-Romero, Beatriz, Smith, Michelle D., Pertega-Diaz, Sonia, Quintela-del-Rio, Alejandro and Johnston, Venerina. 2022. "Thirty Minutes Identified as the Threshold for Development of Pain in Low Back and Feet Regions, and Predictors of Intensity of Pain during 1-h Laboratory-Based Standing in Office Workers." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19 (4), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042221

Exploring the lived return-to-work experience of individuals with acquired brain injury: use of vocational services and environmental, personal and injury-related influences

Brakenridge, Charlotte L., Leow, Charmaine KaiLing, Kendall, Melissa, Turner, Ben, Valiant, Donna, Ray, Quinn and Johnston, Venerina. 2022. "Exploring the lived return-to-work experience of individuals with acquired brain injury: use of vocational services and environmental, personal and injury-related influences." Disability and Rehabilitation. 44 (16), pp. 4332-4342. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2021.1903101

Factors impacting workplace investment in sit-stand workstations from the perspective of purchasing decision-makers

Zerguine, Haroun, Goode, Ana D., Abbott, Alison, Johnston, Venerina and Healy, Genevieve N.. 2022. "Factors impacting workplace investment in sit-stand workstations from the perspective of purchasing decision-makers." Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society. 98, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103558

Evaluation of an exercise and ergonomics intervention for the prevention of neck pain in office workers: exploratory analysis of a cluster randomised trial

Johnston, Venerina, Jackson, Katherine, Welch, Alyssa, Sjogaard, Gisela, Comans, Tracy Ann, Straker, Leon, Melloh, Melloh, Gane, Elise, Bowe, Steve and O'Leary, Shaun. 2022. "Evaluation of an exercise and ergonomics intervention for the prevention of neck pain in office workers: exploratory analysis of a cluster randomised trial." Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 79 (11), pp. 767-774. https://doi.org/10.1136/oemed-2022-108275

Experiences of people with cancer who have participated in a hospital-based exercise program: a qualitative study

Ferri, Alessia, Gane, Elise M., Smith, Michelle D., Pinkham, Elizabeth P., Gomersall, Sjaan R. and Johnston, Venerina. 2021. "Experiences of people with cancer who have participated in a hospital-based exercise program: a qualitative study." Supportive Care in Cancer. 29 (3), pp. 1575-1583. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05647-y

No Evidence for a Decrease in Physical Activity Among Swiss Office Workers During COVID-19: A Longitudinal Study

Aegerter, Andrea Martina, Deforth, Manja, Sjogaard, Gisela, Johnston, Venerina, Volken, Thomas, Luomajoki, Hannu, Dratva, Julia, Dressel, Holger, Distler, Oliver, Melloh, Markus, Elfering, Achim and NEXpro Collaboration Group. 2021. "No Evidence for a Decrease in Physical Activity Among Swiss Office Workers During COVID-19: A Longitudinal Study." Frontiers in Psychology. 12, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.620307

A cluster-randomized trial of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion for office workers to manage neck pain – a secondary outcome analysis

Johnston, Venerina, Chen, Xiaoqi, Welch, Alyssa, Sjogaard, Gisela, Comans, Tracy A., McStea, Megan, Straker, Leon, Melloh, Markus, Pereira, Michelle and O'Leary, Shaun. 2021. "A cluster-randomized trial of workplace ergonomics and neck-specific exercise versus ergonomics and health promotion for office workers to manage neck pain – a secondary outcome analysis ." BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 22 (1), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-03945-y

No evidence for an effect of working from home on neck pain and neck disability among Swiss office workers: Short-term impact of COVID-19

Aegerter, Andrea M., Deforth, Manja, Johnston, Venerina, Sjogaard, Gisela, Volken, Thomas, Luomajoki, Hannu, Dratva, Julia, Dressel, Holger, Distler, Oliver, Elfering, Achim, Melloh, Markus and NEXpro Collaboration Group. 2021. "No evidence for an effect of working from home on neck pain and neck disability among Swiss office workers: Short-term impact of COVID-19." European Spine Journal. 30 (6), pp. 1699-1707. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-021-06829-w

Visual symptoms, Neck/shoulder problems and associated factors among surgeons performing Minimally Invasive Surgeries (MIS): A comprehensive survey

Alhusuny, Ameer, Cook, Margaret, Khalil, Akram and Johnston, Venerina. 2021. "Visual symptoms, Neck/shoulder problems and associated factors among surgeons performing Minimally Invasive Surgeries (MIS): A comprehensive survey." International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health. 94 (5), pp. 959-979. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-020-01642-2

Interventions to Promote Work‐Focused Care by Healthcare Providers for Individuals with Musculoskeletal Conditions a Scoping Review

Xie, Yanfei, Hutting, Nathan, Bartys, Serena and Johnston, Venerina. 2021. "Interventions to Promote Work‐Focused Care by Healthcare Providers for Individuals with Musculoskeletal Conditions a Scoping Review ." Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 31 (4), pp. 840-865. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10926-021-09971-w

Work-Focused Health Care: The Role of Physical Therapists

Hutting, Nathan, Boucaut, Rose, Gross, Douglas P, Heerkens, Yvonne F Heerkens, Johnston, Venerina, Skamagki, Glykeria and Stigmar, Kjerstin. 2020. "Work-Focused Health Care: The Role of Physical Therapists." Physical Therapy. 100 (12), pp. 2231-2236. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa166

Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability in Sonographers: More Than an Ergonomic Issue

Xie, Yanfei, Coombes, Brooke K., Thomas, Lucy and Johnston, Venerina. 2020. "Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability in Sonographers: More Than an Ergonomic Issue." Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography. 33 (12), pp. 1526-1527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.echo.2020.07.005

Job strain and psychological distress in office workers: The role of coping

Jun, Deokhoon, O'Leary, Shaun, McPhail, Steven M. and Johnston, Venerina. 2019. "Job strain and psychological distress in office workers: The role of coping." Work. 64 (1), pp. 55-65. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-192968