selected publications
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academic article
- Dennett AMPeiris CLTaylor NFReed MSShields N. 'A good stepping stone to normality': a qualitative study of cancer survivors' experiences of an exercise-based rehabilitation program. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2018
- Peiris CLTaylor NFHull SAnderson ABelski RFourlanos SShields N. A Group Lifestyle Intervention Program Is Associated with Reduced Emergency Department Presentations for People with Metabolic Syndrome: A Retrospective Case-Control Study. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. 16:110-116. 2018
- Peiris CLShields NBrusco NKWatts JJTaylor NF. Additional Physical Therapy Services Reduce Length of Stay and Improve Health Outcomes in People With Acute and Subacute Conditions: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 99. 2018
- Dennett AMPeiris CLShields NPrendergast LATaylor NF. Cancer survivors awaiting rehabilitation rarely meet recommended physical activity levels: An observational study. Rehabilitation Oncology. 36:214-222. 2018
- Shields NPlant SWarren CWollersheim DPeiris C. Do adults with Down syndrome do the same amount of physical activity as adults without disability? A proof of principle study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 31:459-465. 2018
- Dennett AMShields NPeiris CLPrendergast LAO'Halloran PDParente PTaylor NF. Motivational interviewing added to oncology rehabilitation did not improve moderate-intensity physical activity in cancer survivors: a randomised trial. Journal of Physiotherapy. 64:255-263. 2018
- Peiris CLCumming TBKramer SJohnson LTaylor NFShields N. Accelerometer use in young people with Down syndrome: A preliminary cross-validation and reliability study. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 42:339-350. 2017
- Clark INBaker FAPeiris CLShoebridge GTaylor NF. Participant-selected music and physical activity in older adults following cardiac rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. 31:329-339. 2017
- Dennett AMShields NPeiris CLReed MSO'Halloran PDTaylor NF. Does psychoeducation added to oncology rehabilitation improve physical activity and other health outcomes? A systematic review. Rehabilitation Oncology. 35:61-71. 2017
- Dennett APeiris CShields NMorgan DTaylor N. Exercise therapy in oncology rehabilitation in Australia: A mixed-methods study. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. 13:e515-e527. 2017
- Lewis MPeiris CLShields N. Long-term home and community-based exercise programs improve function in community-dwelling older people with cognitive impairment: a systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy. 63:23-29. 2017
- Peiris CShields NKingsley MYeung JHau RTaylor N. Maximum Tolerated Dose of Walking for Community-Dwelling People Recovering From Hip Fracture: A Dose-Response Trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 98:2533-2539. 2017
- English CShields NBrusco NKTaylor NFWatts JJPeiris CBernhardt JCrotty MEsterman ASegal LHillier S. Additional weekend therapy may reduce length of rehabilitation stay after stroke: a meta-analysis of individual patient data. Journal of Physiotherapy. 62:124-129. 2016
- Dennett AMPeiris CLShields NPrendergast LATaylor NF. Moderate-intensity exercise reduces fatigue and improves mobility in cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-regression. Journal of Physiotherapy. 62:68-82. 2016
- Snowdon MPeiris CL. Physiotherapy Commenced Within the First Four Weeks Post-Spinal Surgery Is Safe and Effective: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 97:292-301. 2016
- Clark INBaker FAPeiris CLShoebridge GTaylor NF. The Brunel Music Rating Inventory-2 is a reliable and valid instrument for older cardiac rehabilitation patients selecting music for exercise. Psychology of Music. 44:249-262. 2016
- Taylor NFPeiris CLKennedy GShields N. Walking tolerance of patients recovering from hip fracture: a phase I trial. Disability and Rehabilitation. 38:1900-1908. 2016
- Taylor NPeiris CHarrison GKennedy GShields N. The maximum tolerated dose of walking after HIP fracture is 6minutes. Physiotherapy. 101:e1495-e1496. 2015
- Witherow EJPeiris CL. Custom-Made Finger Orthoses Have Fewer Skin Complications Than Prefabricated Finger Orthoses in the Management of Mallet Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 96:1913-1923. 2015
- Benjamin DRvan de Water ATMPeiris CL. Effects of exercise on diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle in the antenatal and postnatal periods: a systematic review. Physiotherapy. 100:1-8. 2014
- Peiris CLShields NBrusco NKWatts JJTaylor NF. Additional Saturday rehabilitation improves functional independence and quality of life and reduces length of stay: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Medicine. 11. 2013
- Peiris CLTaylor NFShields N. Patients receiving inpatient rehabilitation for lower limb orthopaedic conditions do much less physical activity than recommended in guidelines for healthy older adults: an observational study. Journal of Physiotherapy. 59:39-44. 2013
- Villalta EMPeiris CL. Early Aquatic Physical Therapy Improves Function and Does Not Increase Risk of Wound-Related Adverse Events for Adults After Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 94:138-148. 2013
- Villalta EPeiris CL. Early aquatic physical therapy improves function and does not increase the risk of wound-related adverse events for adults post orthopaedic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 94:138-148. 2013
- Peiris CLTaylor NFShields N. Patients value patient-therapist interactions more than the amount or content of therapy during inpatient rehabilitation: a qualitative study. Journal of Physiotherapy. 58:261-268. 2012
- Peiris CLTaylor NFShields N. Additional Saturday Allied Health Services Increase Habitual Physical Activity Among Patients Receiving Inpatient Rehabilitation for Lower Limb Orthopedic Conditions: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 93:1365-1370. 2012
- Peiris CLTaylor NFShields N. Extra Physical Therapy Reduces Patient Length of Stay and Improves Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life in People With Acute or Subacute Conditions: A Systematic Review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 92:1490-1500. 2011
- Taylor NFBrusco NKWatts JJShields NPeiris CSullivan NKennedy GTeo CKFarley ALockwood KRadia-George C. A study protocol of a randomised controlled trial incorporating a health economic analysis to investigate if additional allied health services for rehabilitation reduce length of stay without compromising patient outcomes. BMC Health Services Research. 10. 2010
- Irvine CTaylor NF. Progressive resistance exercise improves glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy. 55:237-246. 2009
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conference paper
- Peiris CShields NBrusco NWatts JTaylor N. Additional Saturday rehabilitation improves functional independence and quality of life in inpatient rehabilitation. Health Services and Policy Research Conference. 49-49. 2016
- Dennett AMPeiris CLShields NMorgan DTaylor NF. Oncology rehabilitation in Australia, "Why isn't it standard practice?": a mixed methods study?. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. 108-108. 2016
- Peiris CTaylor NShields N. Additional Saturday rehabilitation increases physical activity and patient engagement. Physiotherapy. e1186-e1187. 2015
- Peiris CShields NBrusco NWatts JTaylor N. Little functional gain is made following discharge from inpatient rehabilitation but additional Saturday rehabilitation optimises outcomes: a randomised controlled trial. Physiotherapy. eS1187-eS1188. 2015
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editorial article
- Peiris C. Supervised aerobic and resistance exercise improves glycaemic control and modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Journal of Physiotherapy. 57:126-126. 2011
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erratum