Doctor Beth Mayland

Doctor Beth Mayland

Lecturer, Occupational Therapy,
Occupational Therapy

Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Mayland is an early career researcher and Occupational/Hand Therapist who engages in research to understand and promote occupational justice and health among communities of marginalised workers and patients. She uses qualitative and mixed methods approaches to work collaboratively with people across the lifespan to understand and change the ways in which complex organisational and social environments impact individuals’ ability to fully and safely participate in meaningful roles. Dr. Mayland has a particular interest in how institutional practices (including communication styles and methods) and organisational cultures influence individual experiences with recovery from injury or illness, adaptation to change in work environments, health choices, and mental health.

Keywords: person-environment-occupation fit, psychological safety, psychosocial hazards, mental health, identity, qualitative methods, mixed methods, evaluation, health, allied health, occupational justice, legitimacy, help-seeking behaviours, theory development

Examples of past projects include:

1)    Recovery-related anxiety and disability following upper limb injury (Health Research Council of NZ)

2)    An evolutionary concept development: Psychological distress after hand injury (Health Research Council of NZ)

3)    An exploration of the concept of legitimacy in health decisions following traumatic upper limb injuries (Health Research Council of NZ)

4)    Perceptions of value as a carer for a family member with dementia (Brain Research Centre)

5)    An exploration of the goals and roles of carers working with individuals with dementia (Brain Research Centre)

6)    Psychosocial hazards in the first 6 months of postgraduate study (University of Otago)

7)    Review of contributing factors and interventions for musculoskeletal disorders in aged care workers (Centre for Work Health & Safety)

8)    Barriers and facilitators to managing pyschosocial risk at work (Cetnre for Work Health & Safety)

9)    Concept analysis of psychological safety in sport

This information has been contributed by Doctor Mayland.

Qualifications

  • PhD University of Otago
  • MSci University of Illinois
  • BA Indiana University

Professional Memberships

  • Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University (2021 - 2022)
  • HFESA (2018 - 2021)

Interests

  • Injury
  • Injury Prevention
  • Mental and Physical Stress
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Psychological Wellbeing
  • Public Health

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Occupational Therapy

Contact

Email: B.Mayland@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone:
(02) 4620 3755
Mobile:
Location: Campbelltown24.2.54
Campbelltown

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Teaching

Previous Teaching Areas

  • 400165 Occupation and the Environment, 2023
  • 400174 Occupational Therapy Clinical Practice 3a, 2022
  • 401121 Ergonomics and Work Occupations, 2022

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Collis, J., Mayland, E., Wright-St Clair, V. and Signal, N. (2022), '"The more I do, the more I can do" : perspectives on how performing daily activities and occupations influences recovery after surgical repair of a distal radius fracture', Disability and Rehabilitation, vol 44, no 19 , pp 5440 - 5449.
  • Vella, S., Mayland, E., Schweickle, M., Sutcliffe, J., McEwan, D. and Swann, C. (2022), '[In Press] Psychological safety in sport : a systematic review and concept analysis', International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, .
  • Mert, A., Mutlu, R., Singh, D., Sariyildiz, E., Coman, R., Mayland, E., Shemmel, J. and Lee, W. (2022), 'Novel soft haptic biofeedback : pilot study on postural balance and proprioception', Sensors, vol 22, no 10 .
  • Hale, L., Jenkens, M., Mayland, E., Buttery, Y., Norris, P., Butler, M., Holland, M., Ngocha-Chaderopa, E., McKenzie-Green, B., Czuba, K., Sezier, A. and Kayes, N. (2021), 'Living with dementia : the felt worth of support workers', Ageing and Society, vol 41, no 7 , pp 1453 - 1473.
  • Collis, J., Signal, N., Mayland, E. and Wright-St Clair, V. (2020), 'Influence of purposeful activities on upper extremity motor performance : a systematic review', OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, vol 40, no 4 , pp 223 - 234.
  • Caponecchia, C., Coman, R., Gopaldasani, V., Mayland, E. and Campbell, L. (2020), 'Musculoskeletal disorders in aged care workers : a systematic review of contributing factors and interventions', International Journal of Nursing Studies, vol 110 .
  • Collis, J., Signal, N., Mayland, E. and Wright-St Clair, V. (2020), 'A systematic review of how daily activities and exercises are recommended following volar plating of distal radius fractures and the efficacy and safety of early versus late mobilisation', Hand Therapy, vol 25, no 4 , pp 139 - 151.
  • Preston, E., Chapple, C., Mayland, E., Ada, L. and Hale, L. (2020), 'The utility and value of the Physiotherapy eSkills Training Online resource during work-integrated learning : a mixed methods study', Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, vol 18, no 2 .
  • Hale, L., Mayland, E., Jenkins, M., Buttery, Y., Norris, P., Butler, M., Holland, M., Ngocha-Chaderopa, E., McKenzie-Green, B., Czuba, K., Sezier, A. and Kayes, N. (2020), 'Constructing normalcy in dementia care : carers' perceptions of their roles and the supports they need', Gerontologist, vol 60, no 5 , pp 905 - 915.
  • Stanham, K., Walton, K., Bell, A., Mayland, E. and Parrish, A. (2020), 'Nutritional content and quality of food consumed at recess and lunchtime by 5-8-year-olds', British Journal of Child Health, vol 1, no 5 , pp 232 - 241.
  • Cornwall, J., Mayland, E., Meer, J., Spronken-Smith, R., Tustin, C. and Blyth, P. (2019), 'Stressors in early-stage doctoral students', Studies in Continuing Education, vol 41, no 3 , pp 363 - 380.
  • Mayland, E., Hay-Smith, E. and Treharne, G. (2015), 'Recovery-related anxiety and disability following upper limb injury : the importance of context', Disability and Rehabilitation, vol 37, no 19 , pp 1753 - 1759.

Previous Projects

Title: SAFE/2473 CWHS_RP_076 Mentally Healthy Workplaces [via University of New South Wales]
Funder:
  • SafeWork NSW
Western Researchers: Beth Mayland
Years: 2021-09-20 - 2022-06-10
ID: P00028080

Supervision

Previous Supervision

Thesis Title: How Do People with a Disability Living in Residential Care Settings Deal with Skin Conditions?
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Rebuilding Meaningful, Productive Life Roles Following Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: A Randomised Control Trial Comparing outcomes of a single digit Volar Plate Injury. Buddy Taping Vs Dorsal thermoplastic splint in neutral position
Field of Research:

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