Associate Professor Nicola Swain

2024

Journal - Research Article

Overton, M., Swain, N., Falling, C., Gwynne-Jones, D., Fillingim, R., & Mani, R. (2024). Activity-related pain and sensitization predict within- and between-person pain experience in people with knee osteoarthritis: An ecological momentary assessment study. Osteoarthritis & Cartilage Open, 100439. doi: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2024.100439

2023

Journal - Research Article

Overton, M., Swain, N., Falling, C., Gwynne-Jones, D., Fillingim, R., & Mani, R. (2023). Experiences and perceptions of using smartphone ecological momentary assessment for reporting knee osteoarthritis pain and symptoms. Clinical Journal of Pain. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000001138

Sole, G., Wassinger, C., Perry, M., & Swain, N. (2023). The Otago shoulder health study: A feasibility study to integrate formalised patient education with usual physiotherapy. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 51(1), 33-47. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/51.1.05

Overton, M., Swain, N., Falling, C., Gwynne-Jones, D., Fillingim, R., & Mani, R. (2023). Activity-related pain predicts pain and functional outcomes in people with knee osteoarthritis: A longitudinal study. Frontiers in Pain Research, 3, 1082252. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2022.1082252

Overton, M., Ward, S., Swain, N., Falling, C., Gwynne-Jones, D., Fillingim, R., & Mani, R. (2023). Are ecological momentary assessments of pain valid and reliable? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Journal of Pain, 39(1), 29-40. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000001084

Acker, R., Swain, N., Perry, M., Wassinger, C., & Sole, G. (2023). ''Thinking about pain in a different way': Patient perspectives of a neuroscience-informed physiotherapy programme for rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 63, 102691. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102691

Qureshi, A., Swain, N., Aldabe, D., & Hale, L. (2023). Exploring challenges affecting resilience in carers of stroke survivors: A qualitative descriptive study. Disability & Rehabilitation, 45(22), 3696-3704. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2135774

Othman, R., Swain, N., Tumilty, S., Jayakaran, P., & Mani, R. (2023). Sensitivity to movement-evoked pain, central sensitivity symptoms, and pro-nociceptive profiles in people with chronic shoulder pain: A parallel-group cross-sectional investigation. Pain Practice, 23, 41-62. doi: 10.1111/papr.13152

Journal - Research Other

Qureshi, A., Hargest, C., Swain, N., Aldabe, D., & Hale, L. (2023). Psychosocial interventions for building resilience of informal carers of people living with stroke: A systematic review. Disability & Rehabilitation, 45(9), 1419-1432. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2063419

2022

Journal - Research Article

Korwisi, B., Garrido Suárez, B. B., Goswami, S., Reddy Gunapati, N., Hay, G., Hernández Arteaga, M. A., … Kleinstäuber, M., … Swain, N., … Barke, A. (2022). Reliability and clinical utility of the chronic pain classification in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases from a global perspective: Results from India, Cuba, and New Zealand. Pain, 163(3), e453-e462. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002379

Campbell, Q., Bodkin-Allen, S., & Swain, N. (2022). Group singing improves both physical and psychological wellbeing in people with and without chronic health conditions: A narrative review. Journal of Health Psychology, 27(8), 1897-1912. doi: 10.1177/13591053211012778

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Qureshi, A., Hale, L., Swain, N., & Aldabe, D. (2022). Strengths based resilience intervention for informal carers of stroke survivors. In J. L. Savage & S. Bodkin-Allen (Eds.), Proceedings of the New Zealand Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITP) Research Symposium. (pp. 96). Invercargill, New Zealand: Southern Institute of Technology / Te Pūkenga. [Abstract]

Sole, G., Acker, R., Calder, A., Longnecker, N., Pons, T., Stein, J., Swain, N., & Wassinger, C. (2022). Co-constructing a website for people with shoulder pain and health providers. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 50(3, Suppl.), (pp. S11-S12). doi: 10.15619/NZJP/50.3.07

2021

Journal - Research Article

Othman, R., Swain, N., Tumilty, S., Jayakaran, P., & Mani, R. (2021). Pro-nociceptive pain modulation profile in patients with acute and chronic shoulder pain: A hypothesis-generating topical review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 26(6), 403-419. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2021.1973776

Still, A., Hale, L., Swain, N., & Jayakaran, P. (2021). Self-reported depression and anxiety are correlated with functional disability in Parkinson's disease. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 49(1), 40-49. doi: 10.15619/NZJP/49.1.06

Othman, R., Jayakaran, P., Swain, N., Dassanayake, S., Tumilty, S., & Mani, R. (2021). Relationships between psychological, sleep, and physical activity measures and somatosensory function in people with peripheral joint pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain Practice, 21(2), 226-261. doi: 10.1111/papr.12943

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Qureshi, A., Swain, N., Aldabe, D., & Hale, L. (2021). An exploration of resilience and wellbeing in stroke survivor carers: A qualitative study. Proceedings of the University of Otago Student Research Symposium: Te Wānaka Rakahau: Ākoka. (pp. 50). [Abstract]

Acker, R., Swain, N., Perry, M., Wassinger, C., & Sole, G. (2021). Patient perspectives of a neuroscience-informed physiotherapy programme for persistent rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. New Zealand Medical Journal, 134(1535), (pp. 99). Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Qureshi, A., Swain, N., Aldabe, D., & Hale, L. (2021, October). Strengths-based resilience intervention for informal carers of stroke survivors. Verbal presentation at the Hope Foundation for Research on Ageing Meeting, [Online].

2020

Journal - Research Article

Howarth, A. M., & Swain, N. R. (2020). Low-cost self-paced interventions increase birth satisfaction in first time fathers. Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, 24, 100503. doi: 10.1016/j.srhc.2020.100503

Othman, R., Dassanayake, S., Jayakaran, P., Tumilty, S., Swain, N., & Mani, R. (2020). Relationships between psychological, social, physical activity and sleep measures and somatosensory function in individuals with spinal pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Journal of Pain, 36(2), 124-134. doi: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000775

Journal - Research Other

Howarth, A. M., & Swain, N. R. (2020). Predictors of postpartum depression in first-time fathers. Australasian Psychiatry, 25(8), 552-554. doi: 10.1177/1039856220924324

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Othman, R., Jayakaran, P., Swain, N., Tumilty, S., Dassanayake, S., & Mani, R. (2020). Psychological factors influence somatosensory function in people with shoulder pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Australian Pain Society Newsletter, 40(4, Special Edition), (pp. 53). Retrieved from https://www.apsoc.org.au

2019

Journal - Research Article

Othman, R., Jayakaran, P., Tumilty, S., Swain, N., & Mani, R. (2019). Predictive relationship between psychological, social, physical activity, and sleep measures and somatosensory function in individuals with musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. Physical Therapy Reviews, 24(6), 366-376. doi: 10.1080/10833196.2019.1648715

Swain, N., Lennox Thompson, B., Gallagher, S., Paddison, J., & Mercer, S. (2019). Gratitude Enhanced Mindfulness (GEM): A pilot study of an internet-delivered programme for self-management of pain and disability in people with arthritis. Journal of Positive Psychology, 15(3), 420-426. doi: 10.1080/17439760.2019.1627397

Howarth, A. M., & Swain, N. R. (2019). Low-cost, self-paced, educational programmes increase birth satisfaction in first-time mothers. New Zealand College of Midwives Journal, 55, 14-19. doi: 10.12784/nzcomjnl55.2019.2.14-19

Howarth, A. M., & Swain, N. R. (2019). Skills-based childbirth preparation increases childbirth self-efficacy for first time mothers. Midwifery, 70, 100-105. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2018.12.017

Quinlan, D., Vella-Brodrick, D. A., Gray, A., & Swain, N. (2019). Teachers matter: Student outcomes following a strengths intervention are mediated by teacher strengths spotting. Journal of Happiness Studies, 20(8), 2507-2523. doi: 10.1007/s10902-018-0051-7

Baby, M., Gale, C., & Swain, N. (2019). A communication skills intervention to minimise patient perpetrated aggression for healthcare support workers in New Zealand: A cluster randomised controlled trial. Health & Social Care in the Community, 27(1), 170-181. doi: 10.1111/hsc.12636

Howarth, A. M., Scott, K. M., & Swain, N. R. (2019). First-time fathers' perception of their childbirth experiences. Journal of Health Psychology, 24(7), 929-940. doi: 10.1177/1359105316687628

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Rapsey, C. M., Cunningham-Tisdall, C., Battersby, B., & Swain, N. (2019). A survey of penetrative and non-penetrative sexual pain experiences in women with pelvic pain. Proceedings of the 41st New Zealand Sexual Health Society (NZSHS) Conference. (pp. 62). Retrieved from www.nzshs2019.co.nz

West, S., Bodkin-Allen, S., Pike, G., & Swain, N. (2019). New Zealand saves musical lives! A rationale for overcoming a silent epidemic led by a small, thoughtful country. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the New Zealand Musicological Society (NZMS): Musical Intersections. Retrieved from https://www.nzmusicology.org

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Swain, N. (2019, March). 'My shoulder has a brain': Feasibility of neuroscience-informed physiotherapy for persistent shoulder pain. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Swain, N. (2019, March). Online mindfulness and gratitude intervention for persistent pain. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.

2018

Journal - Research Article

Swain, N. (2018). Distress in informal carers of the elderly in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 131(1485), 60-66. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Baby, M., Gale, C., & Swain, N. (2018). Communication skills training in the management of patient aggression and violence in healthcare. Aggression & Violent Behavior, 39, 67-82. doi: 10.1016/j.avb.2018.02.004

Journal - Research Other

Swain, N., Parr-Brownlie, L. C., Lennox Thompson, B., Darlow, B., Mani, R., & Baxter, D. (2018). Six things you need to know about pain. New Zealand Medical Journal, 131(1486), 5-8. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

2017

Journal - Research Article

Howarth, A. M., Scott, K. M., & Swain, N. R. (2017). Skills-based childbirth preparation reduces stress for midwives. Midwifery, 50, 235-238. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2017.05.001

Alghamdi, M., Regenbrecht, H., Hoermann, S., & Swain, N. (2017). Mild stress stimuli built into a non-immersive virtual environment can elicit actual stress responses. Behaviour & Information Technology, 36(9), 913-934. doi: 10.1080/0144929X.2017.1311374

Swain, N., & Bodkin-Allen, S. (2017). Developing singing confidence in early childhood teachers using acceptance and commitment therapy and group singing: A randomized trial. Research Studies in Music Education, 39(1), 109-120. doi: 10.1177/1321103X17700141

Leov, J., Barrett, E., Gallagher, S., & Swain, N. (2017). A qualitative study of pain experiences in patients requiring hip and knee arthroplasty. Journal of Health Psychology, 22(2), 186-196. doi: 10.1177/1359105315597054

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Kinney, L., Howarth, A., & Swain, N. (2017). Pain in childbirth. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 51(Suppl. 1), (pp. S2166). doi: 10.1007/s12160-017-9903-3

2016

Journal - Research Article

Baby, M., Swain, N., & Gale, C. (2016). Healthcare managers' perceptions of patient perpetrated aggression and prevention strategies: A cross sectional survey. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 37(7), 507-516. doi: 10.3109/01612840.2016.1166300

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Swain, N., Thompson, B., & Gallagher, S. (2016). The GEM self-management system for arthritis. Proceedings of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) 16th World Congress on Pain. PF0347. Retrieved from http://www.iasp-pain.org/Yokohama16/

2015

Journal - Research Article

Swain, N. (2015). Treatment of chronic pain in New Zealand: A community survey. Ngau Mamae, (Spring), 16-21.

Swain, N. R., Lim, C. C. W., Levinson, D., Fiestas, F., de Girolamo, G., Moskalewicz, J., … Scott, K. M. (2015). Associations between DSM-IV mental disorders and subsequent non-fatal, self-reported stroke. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 79, 130-136. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2015.05.008

Fergusson, D. M., McLeod, G. F. H., Horwood, L. J., Swain, N. R., Chapple, S., & Poulton, R. (2015). Life satisfaction and mental health problems (18 to 35 years). Psychological Medicine, 45, 2427-2436. doi: 10.1017/s0033291715000422

Quinlan, D. M., Swain, N., Cameron, C., & Vella-Brodrick, D. A. (2015). How 'other people matter' in a classroom-based strengths intervention: Exploring interpersonal strategies and classroom outcomes. Journal of Positive Psychology, 10(1), 77-89. doi: 10.1080/17439760.2014.920407

2014

Journal - Research Article

Swain, N. R., & Trevena, J. (2014). A comparison of therapist-present or therapist-free delivery of very brief mindfulness and hypnosis for acute experimental pain. New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 43(3), 22-28.

Swain, N., & Bodkin-Allen, S. (2014). Can't sing? Won't sing? Aotearoa/New Zealand ‘tone-deaf’ early childhood teachers’ musical beliefs. British Journal of Music Education, 31(3), 245-263. doi: 10.1017/S0265051714000278

Swain, N., Gale, C., & Greenwood, R. (2014). Patient aggression experienced by staff in a public hospital setting. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1394). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Swain, N., & Gale, C. (2014). A communication skills intervention for community healthcare workers: A pretest-postest study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 51, 1241-1245. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.01.016

Swain, N., & Johnson, M. (2014). Chronic pain in New Zealand: A community sample. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1388). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Swain, N., & Gale, C. (2014). [Authors' reply to the letter Patient aggression overstated]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1396). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Swain, N., Barrett, E., & Leov, J. (2014). Should we use the internet to deliver psychological interventions for pain? Proceedings of the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting of the New Zealand Pain Society. Retrieved from http://www.nzps2014.org.nz/

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Leov, J., Barrett, E., & Swain, N. (2014, September). A qualitative study of how pain is conceptualized by people requiring hip/knee replacement. Poster session presented at the Division of Health Sciences Research Forum: Learning Different Research Languages, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2013

Journal - Research Article

Howarth, A., Swain, N., & Treharne, G. J. (2013). The safety-net: What influences New Zealand first-time mothers' perceptions of safety for self and unborn child? New Zealand College of Midwives Journal, 48, 24-28.

Ang, W. C., Swain, N., & Gale, C. (2013). Evaluating communication in healthcare: Systematic review and analysis of suitable communication scales. Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 6(4), 216-222. doi: 10.1179/1753807613Y.0000000041

2012

Journal - Research Article

Quinlan, D., Swain, N., & Vella-Brodrick, D. A. (2012). Character strengths interventions: Building on what we know for improved outcomes. Journal of Happiness Studies, 13(6), 1145-1163. doi: 10.1007/s10902-011-9311-5

Howarth, A. M., Swain, N. R., & Treharne, G. J. (2012). First-time mothers' perspectives on relationships with and between midwives and doctors: Insights from a qualitative study of giving birth in New Zealand. Midwifery, 28(4), 489-494. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2011.07.004

Swain, N. R., Gibb, S. J., Horwood, L. J., & Fergusson, D. M. (2012). Alcohol and cannabis abuse/dependence symptoms and life satisfaction in young adulthood. Drug & Alcohol Review, 31(3), 327-333. doi: 10.1111/j.1465-3362.2011.00339.x

2011

Journal - Research Article

Howarth, A., Swain, N., & Treharne, G. J. (2011). First-time New Zealand mothers' experience of birth: Importance of relationship and support. New Zealand College of Midwives Journal, 45(45), 6-11.

Jameson, E., Trevena, J., & Swain, N. (2011). Electronic gaming as pain distraction. Pain Research & Management, 16(1), 27-32.

Howarth, A. M., Swain, N., & Treharne, G. J. (2011). Taking personal responsibility for well-being increases birth satisfaction of first time mothers. Journal of Health Psychology, 16(8), 1221-1230. doi: 10.1177/1359105311403521

2010

Journal - Research Article

Howarth, A., Swain, N., & Treharne, G. (2010). A review of psychosocial predictors of outcome in labour and childbirth. New Zealand College of Midwives Journal, 42, 17-20.

2009

Journal - Research Article

Swain-Campbell, N., & Quinlan, D. (2009). Children's school, classroom, social well-being and health in New Zealand mid to low decile primary schools. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies, 44(2), 79-92.

Gale, C., Hannah, A., Swain, N., Gray, A., Coverdale, J., & Oud, N. (2009). Patient aggression perceived by community support workers. Australasian Psychiatry, 17(6), 497-501. doi: 10.1080/10398560903287516

2008

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Gale, C., Gray, A., Swain-Campbell, N., & Hannah, A. (2008). The Otago Communication Scale: A short measure of communication style for health workers. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 42(Suppl. 3), (pp. A51-A52). doi: 10.1080/00048670802549638

2004

Journal - Research Article

Fergusson, D., Swain-Campbell, N., & Horwood, J. (2004). How does childhood economic disadvantage lead to crime? Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 45(5), 956-966.

Commissioned Report for External Body

Fergusson, D., Poulton, R., Horwood, J., Milne, B., & Swain-Campbell, N. (2004). Comorbidity and coincidence in the Christchurch and Dunedin longitudinal studies. Commissioned by The New Zealand Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Education and the Treasury. Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Social Development. 104p.

2003

Journal - Research Article

Fergusson, D. M., Swain-Campbell, N. R., & Horwood, L. J. (2003). Risky driving behaviour in young people: Prevalence, personal characteristics and traffic accidents. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 27(3), 337-342.

Fergusson, D. M., Horwood, L. J., & Swain-Campbell, N. R. (2003). Ethnicity and criminal convictions: Results of a 21-year longitudinal study. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology, 36(3), 354-367.

Fergusson, D. M., Swain-Campbell, N. R., & Horwood, L. J. (2003). Arrests and convictions for cannabis related offences in a New Zealand birth cohort. Drug & Alcohol Dependence, 70, 53-63.

Fergusson, D. M., Horwood, L. J., & Swain-Campbell, N. R. (2003). Cannabis dependence and psychotic symptoms in young people. Psychological Medicine, 33, 15-21.

Fergusson, D. M., Wanner, B., Vitaro, F., Horwood, L. J., & Swain-Campbell, N. R. (2003). Deviant peer affiliations and depression: Confounding or causation? Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 31(6), 605-618.

2002

Journal - Research Article

Fergusson, D. M., Swain-Campbell, N. R., & Horwood, L. J. (2002). Outcomes of leaving school without formal educational qualifications. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies, 37(1), 39-55.

Fergusson, D. M., Swain-Campbell, N. R., & Horwood, L. J. (2002). Does sexual violence contribute to elevated rates of anxiety and depression in females? Psychological Medicine, 32, 991-996.

Fergusson, D. M., Horwood, L. J., & Swain-Campbell, N. R. (2002). Cannabis use and psychosocial adjustment in adolescence and young adulthood. Addiction, 97, 1123-1135.

Fergusson, D. M., Swain-Campbell, N. R., & Horwood, L. J. (2002). Deviant peer affiliations, crime and substance use: A fixed effects regression analysis. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 30(4), 419-430.

2001

Journal - Research Article

Swain-Campbell, N. R., Surgenor, L. J., & Snell, D. L. (2001). An analysis of consumer perspectives following contact with an eating disorder service. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 35, 99-103.

2000

Journal - Research Article

Prescott, J., & Swain-Campbell, N. R. (2000). Responses to repeated oral irritation by capsaicin, cinnemaldehyde and ethanol in PROP tasters and non-tasters. Chemical Senses, (25), 239-246.

1999

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Prescott, J., & Swain-Campbell, N. (1999). Responses to repeated oral irritation by capsaicin, cinnemaldehyde and ethanol in PROP super-tasters and non-tasters. Chemical Senses. 24(1), (pp. 104). [Abstract]

1997

Journal - Research Article

Colombo, M., Swain, N. R., Harper, D., & Alsop, B. (1997). The effects of hippocampal and area parahippocampalis lesions in pigeons I: Delayed matching to sample. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology Section B, 50(2), 149-171.

1996

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Swain, N., & McNaughton, N. (1996). Pedunculopontine elicitation of hippocampal theta: the effects of procaine. International Journal of Neuroscience, 84, 279-280.