2025
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Sanerivi, O., Hale, L., Sopoaga, F., Seiuli, B., & Higgs, C. (2025, October). Le taualuga o tausiga: The Samoan epitome of culturally safe care in physiotherapy. Verbal presentation at the Australian Physiotherapy Association Scientific Conference (APASC): Lead the Physiotherapy Evolution, Adelaide, Australia.
2023
Journal - Research Article
Higgs, C., Taungapeau, F., Silcock, C., Sanerivi, O., Fruean, E., Lameta, I., Vungamoeahi, T., … Richards, R. (2023). Holistic health for Pacific seniors from a weekly group gathering run by a Pacific health provider. Journal of Primary Health Care, 15(4), 358-365. doi: 10.1071/HC23093
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Higgs, C., Hale, L., Gray, A., Mann, J., Mani, R., Sullivan, T., Keen, D., & Stokes, T. (2023). The diabetes community exercise programme: Supporting marginalised people with high HBA1C, multimorbidity and polypharmacy to engage in exercise. Proceedings of the World Physiotherapy Congress. Retrieved from https://world.physio/congress
2022
Journal - Research Article
Wilkinson, A., Higgs, C., Stokes, T., Dummer, J., & Hale, L. (2022). How to best develop and deliver generic long-term condition rehabilitation programmes in rural settings: An integrative review. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3, 904007. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2022.904007
Hale, L., Higgs, C., Keen, D., & Smith, C. (2022). It is "all about relationships" in lifestyle programmes for adults living with type two diabetes underpinned by a person/whānau-centred care approach. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3, 829542. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2022.829542
Stokes, T., Wilkinson, A., Jayakaran, P., Higgs, C., Keen, D., Mani, R., Sullivan, T., Gray, A. R., Doolan-Noble, F., Mann, J., & Hale, L. (2022). Implementation of the Diabetes Community Exercise and Education Programme (DCEP) for the management of type 2 diabetes: Qualitative process evaluation. BMJ Open, 12(5), e059853. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059853
Enoka, P., Hale, L., & Higgs, C. (2022). Facilitators and barriers to physical activity for people of Pacific heritage. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 50(1), 33-41. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/50.1.04
Hale, L., Higgs, C., Gray, A. R., Mann, J., Mani, R., Sullivan, T., Terry, J., Keen, D., & Stokes, T. (2022). The diabetes community exercise programme plus usual care versus usual care in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomised, two-arm, parallel open-label trial. eClinicalMedicine, 46, 101361. doi: 10.1016/j. eclinm.2022.101361
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Higgs, C., Hale, L., Keen, D., & Smith, C. (2022). Impact of person-centred care on delivery of the Diabetes Community Exercise Programme (DCEP). New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 50(3, Suppl.), (pp. S25). doi: 10.15619/NZJP/50.3.07
Hale, L., Higgs, C., Stokes, T., Wilkinson, A., Jayakaran, P., Keen, D., Mani, R., Sullivan, T., Gray, A., Doolan-Noble, F., & Mann, J. (2022). Implementation of a lifestyle programme for people living with type 2 diabetes: Lessons learnt. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 50(3, Suppl.), (pp. S24-S25). doi: 10.15619/NZJP/50.3.07
Other Research Output
Higgs, C., & Hale, L. (2022, March). No-mirrors, no-lycra, no-judgement: The DCEP trial. Centre for Health, Activity & Rehabilitation Research Seminar, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Department Seminar].
2021
Journal - Research Article
Hale, L., Higgs, C., Keen, D., & Smith, C. (2021). Long term exercise engagement of adults living with type two diabetes is enhanced by a person-centred care approach delivered by knowledgeable, well trained health care professionals. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2, 692311. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2021.692311
2020
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Ravichandran, S., Jayakaran, P., Mani, R., Higgs, C., & Hale, L. (2020). Long-term clinical benefits of the diabetes community exercise programme (DCEP). New Zealand Medical Journal, 133(1518), (pp. 96). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal
2019
Journal - Research Article
Abbott, J. H., Wilson, R., Pinto, D., Chapple, C. M., Wright, A. A., for the MOA Trial Team, including Robertson, M. C., Baxter, G. D., Theis, J.-C., Hansen, P., McKenzie, J. E., McNamara, D., Kidd, M., & Higgs, C. (2019). Incremental clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of providing supervised physiotherapy in addition to usual medical care in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: 2-year results of the MOA randomised controlled trial. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, 27, 424-434. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2018.12.004
Journal - Research Other
Hale, L., Stokes, T., Scarth, B., Mani, R., Sullivan, T., Doolan-Noble, F., Jayakaran, P., Gray, A. R., Mann, J., & Higgs, C. (2019). Protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the diabetes community exercise and education programme (DCEP) for long-term management of diabetes. BMJ Open, 9(2), e025578. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025578
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Higgs, C., Spontelli Gisselman, A., Hale, L., & Mani, R. (2019). Aerobic capacity, waist circumference and general health status at one-year following the diabetes community exercise programme: A single-group study. Proceedings of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress. PLR5-2662. Retrieved from https://www.wcpt.org
2018
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Smith, C., Mulligan, H., Treharne, G., Sangelaji, B., Higgs, C., & Hale, L. (2018). Applying behaviour change interventions with physiotherapy clients: Whose behaviour needs to change? Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 102-103). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference
Higgs, C. (2018). What does 'work ready' look like? Proceedings of the Physiotherapy New Zealand Conference. (pp. 98). Retrieved from https://pnz.org.nz/conference
Other Research Output
Higgs, C. (2018, August). Diabetes community exercise programme: No mirrors, no lycra, no judgment. Public Health Seminar Series, Department of Preventive & Social Medicine, University of Otago, in association with The Public Health Association Otago/Southland, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Department Seminar].
2017
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Higgs, C., Gisselman, A. S., Hale, L., & Mani, R. (2017). Health outcomes of the Dunedin Community Exercise Programme for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes: A single-group study. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 19(Suppl. 1), (pp. 64-65). doi: 10.1080/21679169.2017.1381316
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Higgs, C. (2017, November). An introduction to motivational interviewing for physiotherapists. Verbal presentation at the Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 8, Queenstown, New Zealand.
2016
Journal - Research Article
Higgs, C., Skinner, M., & Hale, L. (2016). Outcomes of a community-based lifestyle programme for adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Journal of Primary Health Care, 8(2), 130-139. doi: 10.1071/HC15038
2015
Journal - Research Article
Mansi, S., Milosavljevic, S., Tumilty, S., Hendrick, P., Higgs, C., & Baxter, G. D. (2015). Investigating the effect of a 3-month workplace-based pedometer-driven walking programme on health-related quality of life in meat processing workers: A feasibility study within a randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 15, 410. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-1736-z
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Higgs, C., Skinner, M., & Hale, L. (2015). Clinical benefits from a community-based rehabilitation programme for adults with diabetes/prediabetes. In C. Matthewson, M. Taumoepeau, I. Iati, M. Inder, C. Pau & R. Richards (Eds.), Proceedings of the Pacific Postgraduate Symposium: Pacific Voices XII. (pp. 19). Dunedin, New Zealand: Pacific Islands Centre, University of Otago. [Abstract]
2014
Journal - Research Article
van Bysterveldt, E., Davey, S., Douglas, N., Liu, R., Robertson, L., Conroy, J., Higgs, C., & Hale, L. (2014). A group exercise programme for people at risk from type II diabetes run as a physiotherapy student clinical placement is beneficial: A qualitative study. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 42(2), 81-88.
2013
Journal - Research Article
Ahmed, O. H., Claydon, L. S., Ribeiro, D. C., Arumugam, A., Higgs, C., & Baxter, G. D. (2013). Social media for physiotherapy clinics: Considerations in creating a Facebook page. Physical Therapy Reviews, 18(1), 43-48. doi: 10.1179/1743288X12Y.0000000039
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Higgs, C. (2013, April). Evaluation of clinical outcomes from a pilot education and exercise programme for people with chronic health conditions. Verbal presentation at the PhysioForward Scientific Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2011
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Hale, L., Smith, C., Mulligan, H., Higgs, C., & Baxter, S. (2011). Innovation in rehabilitation technology: Development of a student-driven educational website for people with chronic conditions. In K. Shephard, T. Harland & A. Cohen (Eds.), Proceedings of the Spotlight on Teaching and Learning Colloquium. (pp. 39). Dunedin, New Zealand: HEDC, University of Otago. [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Baxter, S., Higgs, C., De Leeuw, E., Edwards, M., Weir, E., Wild, J., Conroy, J., & Hale, L. (2011, March). Development and evaluation of a physiotherapy student- and patient-driven educational website for a community based diabetes exercise class. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Rehabilitation Association Biennial Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
2010
Journal - Research Article
Sole, G., Wright, L., Wassinger, C., Higgs, C., Hansson, M., Johansson, S., & Todd, N. (2010). Reliability of hand-held dynamometric strength testing in people with diabetes/chronic conditions. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 38(2), 52-55.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Sole, G., Johansson, S., Hansson, M., Higgs, C., Todd, N., Wright, L., & Wassinger, C. A. (2010). Reliability of hand-held dynamometric strength testing in people with diabetes/chronic conditions. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy. 38(2), (pp. 76-77). [Abstract]
2009
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Conroy, J., & Higgs, C. (2009). A student-facilitated group exercise programme for individuals with type II Diabetes Mellitus living in the community. Proceedings of the Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAME) Conference. (pp. 210). Retrieved from http://www.anzame.unsw.edu.au/conf.htm
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Todd, N., & Higgs, C. (2009, July). University of Otago School of Physiotherapy community diabetes exercise club. Verbal presentation at the 33rd New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes Annual Scientific Meeting, Dunedin, New Zealand.
