Dr Hem Devan
| Position | Postdoctoral Fellow |
|---|---|
| Qualifications | BPT (Chennai), MPhty (Distn.) (Otago), PhD (Otago) |
| Research summary | Chronic pain, People with Disability, Rehabilitation, Self-management, Behavioural Intervention Technologies |
| Teaching | Undergraduate and postgraduate research supervision |
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Research
Dr Devan is conducting research with an interest in two main themes.
The first theme focuses on understanding the biopsychosocial and cultural factors underpinning persistent pain. He is particularly interested in co-creating and evaluating behavioural intervention technologies e.g. websites/mobile apps/online-delivered treatments that are culturally appropriate to facilitate self-management in people living with long-term conditions including persistent pain (PainBITS). This programme of work has the potential to empower patients to make informed decisions as well as inform clinicians to recommend and integrate behavioural intervention technologies in clinical practice.
The second theme is aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of people with disability.
His PhD work investigated the mechanical and non-mechanical factors influencing persistent back pain in people with leg-amputations.Dr Devan is currently involved as a co-investigator in multidisciplinary projects focusing on improving accessibility and park-based physical activity for people of all ages and abilities (PARCS) and developing care pathways for people using non-invasive ventilation.
Additional details
Regular reviewer for:- Disability and Rehabilitation
- Prosthetics and Orthotics International
- Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Journal of Medical and Internet Research
- Physical Therapy Reviews
- New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy
Publications
Devan, H., Godfrey, H. K., Perry, M. A., Hempel, D., Saipe, B., Hale, L., & Grainger, R. (2019). Current practices of health care providers in recommending online resources for chronic pain self-management. Journal of Pain Research, 12, 2457-2472. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S206539
Devan, H., Perry, M. A., van Hattem, A., Thurlow, G., Shepherd, S., Muchemwa, C., & Grainger, R. (2019). Do pain management websites foster self-management support for people with persistent pain? A scoping review. Patient Education & Counseling. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.04.009
Devan, H., Farmery, D., Peebles, L., & Grainger, R. (2019). Evaluation of self-management support functions in apps for people with persistent pain: Systematic review. JMIR mHealth & uHealth, 7(2), e13080. doi: 10.2196/13080
Yoshikawa, K., Brady, B., Perry, M. A., & Devan, H. (2019). Sociocultural factors influencing physiotherapy management in culturally and linguistically diverse people with persistent pain: A scoping review. Physiotherapy. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2019.08.002
Journal - Research Article
Devan, H., Godfrey, H. K., Perry, M. A., Hempel, D., Saipe, B., Hale, L., & Grainger, R. (2019). Current practices of health care providers in recommending online resources for chronic pain self-management. Journal of Pain Research, 12, 2457-2472. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S206539
Kanagasabai, P., Mulligan, H., Devan, H., Mirfin-Veitch, B., & Hale, L. (2019). Environmental factors influencing leisure participation of children with movement impairments in Aotearoa/New Zealand: A mixed method study. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 47(2), 105-117. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/47.2.05
Devan, H., Hale, L., Hempel, D., Saipe, B., & Perry, M. A. (2018). What works and does not work in a self-management intervention for people with chronic pain? Qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis. Physical Therapy, 98(5), 381-397. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzy029
Perry, M. A., Devan, H., Fitzgerald, H., Han, K., Liu, L.-T., & Rouse, J. (2018). Accessibility and usability of parks and playgrounds. Disability & Health Journal, 11(2), 221-229. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2017.08.011
Devan, H., Hendrick, P., Hale, L., Carman, A., Dillon, M. P., & Ribeiro, D. C. (2017). Exploring factors influencing low back pain in people with non-dysvascular lower limb amputation: A national survey. PM&R, 9(10), 949-959. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.02.004
Devan, H., Dillon, M. P., Carman, A. B., Hendrick, P., Hale, L., Boocock, M., & Ribeiro, D. C. (2017). Spinal and pelvic kinematics during gait in people with lower-limb amputation, with and without low back pain: An exploratory study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 29(3), 121-129. doi: 10.1097/JPO.0000000000000137
Hoermann, S., Ferreira dos Santos, L., Morkisch, N., Jettkowski, K., Sillis, M., Devan, H., Kanagasabai, P. S., … Regenbrecht, H., Hale, L., & Cutfield, N. J. (2017). Computerised mirror therapy with Augmented Reflection Technology for early stroke rehabilitation: Clinical feasibility and integration as an adjunct therapy. Disability & Rehabilitation, 39(15), 1503-1514. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1291765
Perry, M., Dean, S., & Devan, H. (2016). The relationship between chronic low back pain and fatigue: A systematic review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 21(3-6), 173-183. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2016.1264665
Devan, H., Carman, A. B., Hendrick, P. A., Ribeiro, D. C., & Hale, L. A. (2015). Perceptions of low back pain in people with lower limb amputation: A focus group study. Disability & Rehabilitation, 37(10), 873-883. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2014.946158
Devan, H., Carman, A., Hendrick, P., Hale, L., & Ribeiro, D. C. (2015). Spinal, pelvic, and hip movement asymmetries in people with lower-limb amputation: Systematic review. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 52(1), 1-20. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2014.05.0135
Devan, H., Hendrick, P., Ribeiro, D. C., Hale, L. A., & Carman, A. (2013). Asymmetrical movements of the lumbopelvic region: Is this a potential mechanism for low back pain in people with lower limb amputation? Medical Hypotheses, 82(1), 77-85. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2013.11.012
Journal - Research Other
Yoshikawa, K., Brady, B., Perry, M. A., & Devan, H. (2019). Sociocultural factors influencing physiotherapy management in culturally and linguistically diverse people with persistent pain: A scoping review. Physiotherapy. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2019.08.002
Farrell, G., Watson, L., & Devan, H. (2019). Current evidence for nonpharmacological interventions and criteria for surgical management of persistent acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis: A systematic review. Shoulder & Elbow. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/1758573219840673
Annear, A., Sole, G., & Devan, H. (2019). What are the current practices of sports physiotherapists in integrating psychological strategies during athletes’ return-to-play rehabilitation? Mixed methods systematic review. Physical Therapy in Sport. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.04.018
Devan, H., Perry, M. A., van Hattem, A., Thurlow, G., Shepherd, S., Muchemwa, C., & Grainger, R. (2019). Do pain management websites foster self-management support for people with persistent pain? A scoping review. Patient Education & Counseling. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.04.009
Devan, H., Farmery, D., Peebles, L., & Grainger, R. (2019). Evaluation of self-management support functions in apps for people with persistent pain: Systematic review. JMIR mHealth & uHealth, 7(2), e13080. doi: 10.2196/13080
Saitta, M., Devan, H., Boland, P., & Perry, M. A. (2018). Park-based physical activity interventions for persons with disabilities: A mixed-methods systematic review. Disability & Health Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2018.07.006
