SCHOLARLY WORKS

We study trauma, injury, marginalisation, and equity.

Publications are organised by the most relevant topic area(s).

If you cannot access an article that interests you, email Jessica at jmackelprang@swin.edu.au.

Our research is focused in four areas.

Trauma

Exposure to traumatic events can affect mental and physical health. We study the impacts of trauma, including posttraumatic stress symptoms, with a focus on understanding the lived experiences of women, Queer and gender diverse people, and people experiencing homelessness.

*Co-author is a student.

Bestel, N. S. A.,* Williamson, D. C., Tirlea, L., & Mackelprang, J. L. (2024). Dissociation training and symptom identification accuracy among Australian psychologists. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001717
Hamer, R. C.,* Bestel, N.,* & Mackelprang, J. L. (2024). Dissociative symptoms in complex posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review. Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 25(2), 232-247. https://doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2023.2293785
Mirabile, M.,* Gnatt, I.,* Sharp, J. L., & Mackelprang, J. L.(2024). Shame and emotion dysregulation as pathways to posttraumatic stress symptoms among women with a history of interpersonal trauma. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 39(7-8), 1853-1876. https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605231211924
de Boer, K.,* Arnold, C., Mackelprang, J. L., Williamson, D., Eckel, D.,* & Nedeljkovic, M. (2023). Outcomes from a pilot study to evaluate Phase 1 of a two-phase approach to treat women with complex trauma histories. Australian Psychologist, 58(5), 346-356 https://doi.org/10.1080/00050067.2023.2192335
Korndörffer, L.,* White, C., & Mackelprang, J. L. (2023). Psychological first aid principles within a community-led, arts initiative: Lessons from the Blacksmiths’ Tree. Disasters Journal, 47(3), 806-829 https://doi.org/10.1111/disa.12564
Taylor, K. M.,* Mackelprang, J. L., Meyer, D., Flatau, P., & Thielking, M. (2023). Substance use and posttraumatic stress disorder: 12-month outcomes among chronically homeless adults in Australia. Drug and Alcohol Review, 42(2), 439-449 https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.13565
de Boer, K.,* Arnold, C., Mackelprang, J. L., & Nedeljkovic, M. (2022). Barriers and facilitators to treatment seeking and engagement among women with complex trauma histories. Health and Social Care in the Community, 30(6), e4303-e4310 https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13823
Taylor, K. M.,* Thielking, M., Mackelprang, J. L., Meyer, D., & Flatau, P. (2022). Trauma involving violation of trust and mental health help seeking among homeless adults. Australian Psychologist, 57(3), 174-185. https://doi.org/10.1080/00050067.2022.2059337
Taylor, K. M.,* Thielking, M., Mackelprang, J. L., Meyer, D., Quinn, S., & Flatau, P. (2022). When trauma violates trust: PTSD symptoms among chronically homeless adults in Australia. Journal for Social Distress and Homelessness, 31(1), 11-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2020.1819076
de Boer, K.,* Gnatt, I.,* Mackelprang, J. L., Williamson, D., Eckel, D.,* & Nedeljkovic, M. (2021). Phase-based approaches for treating complex trauma: A critical evaluation and case for implementation in the Australian context. Australian Psychologist, 56(6), 437-445. https://doi.org/10.1080/00050067.2021.1968274
Mackelprang, J. L., Klest, B. K., Najmabadi, S. M., Valley-Gray, S., Gonzalez, E. A., & Cash, R. E. (2014). Betrayal trauma among homeless adults: Associations with revictimization, psychological wellbeing, and health. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 29(6), 1028-1049. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260513506060

Injury

Our physical health affects our psychological wellbeing and vice versa. We study various types of intentional and unintentional injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), non-suicidal self injury (NSSI; also called self-harm), and suicide.

*Co-author is a student.

Zordan, R., Mackelprang, J. L., Hutton, J., Moore, G., & Sundararajan, V. (2023). Premature mortality 16 years after emergency department presentation among homeless and at-risk of homelessness adults: A retrospective longitudinal cohort study. International Journal of Epidemiology, 52(2), 501-511. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyad006
Wallberg, C. M., Smart, D. M., Mackelprang, J. L., & Graves, J. M. (2021). Stair-related injuries among pregnant women treated in United States emergency departments. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 25(6), 892-899. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-021-03141-3
Mackelprang, J. L., Clifasefi, S. L., Grazioli, V. S., & Collins, S. E. (2021). Content analysis of health concerns among housing first residents with a history of chronic homelessness and alcohol use disorders. Journal for Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 32(1), 463-486. https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2021.0035
Seastres, R. J., Hutton, J., Zordan, R., Moore, G., Mackelprang, J. L., Kiburg, Sundararajan, V. (2020). Long-term effects of homelessness on mortality: A 15-year Australian cohort study. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 44(6), 476-481. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.13038
Miller, J.-P.*, O’Reilly, G. M., Mitra, B., & Mackelprang, J. L. (2020). Trauma in adults experiencing homelessness. Injury, 51(4), 897-905. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2020.02.086
Deichman, J., Graves, J. M., Klein, T. A., & Mackelprang, J. L. (2019). Factors associated with youth leaving the emergency department before evaluation for sports-related concussion. Concussion, 4(4), CNC68. https://doi.org/10.2217/cnc-2019-0010
Graves, J. M., Mackelprang, J. L., Moore, M., Abshire, D., Rivara, F. P., Jimenez, N., Fuentes, M., & Vavilala, M. S. (2019). Rural-urban disparities in healthcare costs and health service utilization following pediatric mild traumatic brain injury. Health Services Research, 54(2), 337-345. https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.13096
Graves, J. M., Mackelprang, J. L., (co-first authors), Van Natta, S., & Holliday, C. (2018). Suicide prevention training: Policies for healthcare professionals across the United States as of October 2017. American Journal of Public Health, 108(6), 760-768. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2018.304373
Hoffberg, A. S., Spitzer, E., Mackelprang, J. L., Farro, S. A., Brenner, L. A. (2018). Suicidal self-directed violence among homeless US Veterans: A systematic review. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 48(4), 481-498. https://doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12369
Jenness, J. L., Witt, C. E., Quistberg, D. A., Johnston, B. D., Rowhani-Rahbar, A., Mackelprang, J. L., McLaughlin, K. A., Vavilala, M. S., Rivara, F. P. (2017). Association of physical injury and mental health: Results from the National Comorbidity Survey-Adolescent Supplement. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 92, 101-107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2017.03.022
Mackelprang, J. L., Hoffman, J. M., Garbaccio, C., & Bombardier, C. H. (2016). Outcomes and lessons learned from a randomized controlled trial to reduce healthcare utilization during the first year after spinal cord injury rehabilitation: Telephone counseling vs. usual care. Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 97(10), 1793-1796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2016.03.002
Mackelprang, J. L., Qiu, Q., & Rivara, F. P. (2015). Predictors of emergency department and inpatient readmissions among homeless adolescents and young adults. Medical Care, 53(12), 1010-1017. https://doi.org/10.1097/MLR.0000000000000436
Simonetti, J. A., Rowhani-Rahbar, A., Zatzick, D., Rivara, F. P. (2015). Psychiatric comorbidity, suicidality, and in-home firearm access among a nationally representative sample of adolescents. JAMA Psychiatry, 72(2), 152-159. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2014.1760
Mackelprang, J. L., Harpin, S. B., Grubenhoff, J. A., & Rivara, F. P. (2014). Adverse outcomes among homeless adolescents and young adults who report a history of TBI. American Journal of Public Health, 104(10), 1986-1992. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2014.302087
Mackelprang, J. L., Collins, S. E., & Clifasefi, S. L. (2014). Housing first is associated with reduced use of emergency medical services. Prehospital Emergency Care, 18(4), 476-482. https://doi.org/10.3109/10903127. 2014.916020
Mackelprang, J. L., Bombardier, C. H., Fann, J. R., Temkin, N. R., Barber, J. K., & Dikmen, S. S. (2014). Rates and predictors of suicidal ideation during the first year after traumatic brain injury. American Journal of Public Health, 104(7), e100-e107. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2013.301794
Mackelprang, J. L., Karle, J., Reihl, K. M., & Cash, R. E. (2014). Suicide intervention skills: Graduate training and exposure to suicide among psychology trainees. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 8(2), 136-142. https://doi.org/10.1037/tep0000050
Mackelprang, J. L., Graves, J. M., & Rivara, F. P. (2013). Homeless in America: Injuries treated in US emergency departments, 2007-2011. International Journal on Injury Control and Safety Promotion, 21(3), 289-297. https://doi.org/10.1080/17457300.2013.825631

Marginalisation

We study ways in which marginalised groups, including people experiencing homelessness and those who have been historically oppressed, are impacted by systemic inequalities and discrimination. Our work sheds light on the experiences of individuals who are often excluded socially and economically.

*Co-author is a student.

Mackelprang, J. L., Graves, J. M., & Schulz, H. M. (2024). Using Photovoice to explore determinants of wellbeing among homeless and unstably housed women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(2), 195. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21020195
Taylor, K. M.,* Mackelprang, J. L., Meyer, D., Flatau, P., & Thielking, M. (2023). Substance use and posttraumatic stress disorder: 12-month outcomes among chronically homeless adults in Australia. Drug and Alcohol Review, 42(2), 439-449. https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.13565
Zordan, R., Mackelprang, J. L., Hutton, J., Moore, G., & Sundararajan, V. (2023). Premature mortality 16 years after emergency department presentation among homeless and at-risk of homelessness adults: A retrospective longitudinal cohort study. International Journal of Epidemiology, 52(2), 501-511. https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyad006
de Boer, K.,* Arnold, C., Mackelprang, J. L., & Nedeljkovic, M. (2022). Barriers and facilitators to treatment seeking and engagement among women with complex trauma histories. Health and Social Care in the Community, 30(6), e4303-e4310. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13823
Delbridge, R., Garvey, L., Mackelprang, J. L., Cassar, N., Ward-Pahl, M., Egan, M., & Williams, A. (2022). Working at a cultural interface: Co-creating Aboriginal health curriculum for health professions. Higher Education Research & Development, 41(5), 1483-1498. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2021.1927999
Taylor, K. M.,* Thielking, M., Mackelprang, J. L., Meyer, D., & Flatau, P. (2022). Trauma involving violation of trust and mental health help seeking among homeless adults. Australian Psychologist, 57(3), 174-185. https://doi.org/10.1080/00050067.2022.2059337
Taylor, K. M.,* Thielking, M., Mackelprang, J. L., Meyer, D., Quinn, S., & Flatau, P. (2022). When trauma violates trust: PTSD symptoms among chronically homeless adults in Australia. Journal for Social Distress and Homelessness, 31(1), 11-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/10530789.2020.1819076
Mackelprang, J. L., Clifasefi, S. L., Grazioli, V. S., & Collins, S. E. (2021). Content analysis of health concerns among housing first residents with a history of chronic homelessness and alcohol use disorders. Journal for Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 32(1), 463-486. https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2021.0035
Seastres, R. J., Hutton, J., Zordan, R., Moore, G., Mackelprang, J. L., Kiburg, K., & Sundararajan, V. (2020). Long-term effects of homelessness on mortality: A 15-year Australian cohort study. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 44(6), 476-481. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1753-6405.13038
Miller, J.-P.*, O’Reilly, G. M., Mitra, B., & Mackelprang, J. L. (2020). Trauma in adults experiencing homelessness. Injury, 51(4), 897-905. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2020.02.086
Vallesi, S., Flatau, P., Thielking, M., Mackelprang, J. L., Taylor, K.*, La Sala, L., . . . Courtney, R. (2019). A mixed methods randomised control trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the Journey to Social Inclusion – Mark II Intervention for chronically homeless adults: Study protocol. BMC Public Health, 19(1), 334-346. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-6644-1
Collins, S. E., Taylor, E., Jones, C., Haelsig, L., Grazioli, V. S., Mackelprang, J. L., . . . Clifasefi, S. L. (2018). Content analysis of advantages and disadvantages of drinking among individuals with the lived experience of chronic homelessness and alcohol-use disorders. Substance Use and Misuse, 53(1), 16-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2017.1322406
Clifasefi, S. L., Collins, S. E., Torres, N. I., Grazioli, V. S., & Mackelprang, J. L. (2016). Housing first, but what comes second? A qualitative study of resident, staff and management perspectives on single-site housing first program enhancement. Journal of Community Psychology, 44(7), 845-855. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.21812
Collins, S. E., Jones, C., Hoffman, G., Nelson, L., Hawes, S., Grazioli, V. S., Mackelprang, J. L., Holttum, J., Kaese, G., Lenert, J., Herndon, P., & Clifasefi, S. (2016). In their own words: Content analysis of pathways to recovery among homeless individuals with alcohol use disorders. International Journal of Drug Policy, 27, 89-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2015.08.003
Mackelprang, J. L., Qiu, Q., & Rivara, F. P. (2015). Predictors of emergency department and inpatient readmissions among homeless adolescents and young adults. Medical Care, 53(12), 1010-1017. https://doi.org/10.1097/MLR.0000000000000436
Mackelprang, J. L., Harpin, S. B., Grubenhoff, J. A., & Rivara, F. P. (2014). Adverse outcomes among homeless adolescents and young adults who report a history of TBI. American Journal of Public Health, 104(10), 1986-1992. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2014.302087
Mackelprang, J. L., Collins, S. E., & Clifasefi, S. L. (2014). Housing first is associated with reduced use of emergency medical services. Prehospital Emergency Care, 18(4), 476-482. https://doi.org/10.3109/10903127.2014.916020
Mackelprang, J. L., Klest, B. K., Najmabadi, S. M., Valley-Gray, S., Gonzalez, E. A., & Cash, R. E. (2014). Betrayal trauma among homeless adults: Associations with revictimization, psychological wellbeing, and health. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 29(6), 1028-1049. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260513506060
Mackelprang, J. L., Graves, J. M., & Rivara, F. P. (2013). Homeless in America: Injuries treated in US emergency departments, 2007-2011. International Journal on Injury Control and Safety Promotion, 21(3), 289-297. https://doi.org/10.1080/17457300.2013.825631

Equity

We believe that every person has the right to access mental healthcare that is inclusive and culturally safe. We explore factors that influence access to mental health services and that may support better outcomes, including higher education curriculum innovations. We also study gender equity in academia.

*Co-author is a student.

Graves, J. M., Abshire, D. A., Mackelprang, J. L., Klein, T. A., Gonzalez, C., Parrott, K., Eti, D. U., Ferris, J. G., Chacon, C. M., & Beck, A. D. (2024). Adult perceptions of mental health access barriers facing youth in rural Washington State: A group concept mapping study. Journal of Rural Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jrh.12866
Graves, J. M., Abshire, D. A., Koonz, E., & Mackelprang. J. L. (2024). Identifying challenges and solutions for improving access to mental health services for rural youth. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Thong, C., Wheeler, M. A., Mackelprang, J. L., Shafiei, M., Scheepers, H., & Kilborn, V. (2023). A tale of three associate professors: A grassroots approach to supporting women in higher education. Australian Journal of Management, 48(4), 769-779. https://doi.org/10.1177/03128962231188453
Mackelprang, J. L., Johansen, E. E.,* & Orr, C. (2023). Gender disparities in authorship of invited submissions to high-impact psychology journals. American Psychologist, 78(3), 333-345. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037 /amp0001106
Graves, J. M., Abshire, D. A., Mackelprang, J. L., Dilley, J. A., Amiri, S., Chacon, C. M., & Mason, A. (2022). Geographic disparities in the availability of mental health services in US public schools. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 64(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2022.09.003
Delbridge, R., Garvey, L., Mackelprang, J. L., Cassar, N., Ward-Pahl, M., Egan, M., & Williams, A. (2022). Working at a cultural interface: Co-creating Aboriginal health curriculum for health professions. Higher Education Research & Development, 41(5), 1483-1498. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2021.1927999
Garvey, L., Mackelprang, J. L., Bhowmik, J., Cassar, N. Delbridge, R., El-Ansary, D., Willetts, G., & Williams, A. (2021). Enhancing cultural capabilities amongst health professions students: A pilot study of interprofessional tag team simulation. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 62, 83-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.08.021
Graves, J. M., Abshire, D. A., Amiri, S., & Mackelprang, J. L. (2021). Disparities in technology and broadband internet access across rurality: Implications for health and education. Journal of Family & Community Health. 44(4), 257-265. https://doi.org/10.1097/FCH.0000000000000306
Graves, J. M., Abshire, D. A., Mackelprang, J. L., Amiri, S., & Beck, A. (2020). Association of rurality with availability of youth mental health facilities with suicide prevention services in the US. JAMA Network Open, 3(10), e2021471. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.21471
Graves, J. M., Mackelprang, J. L., Moore, M., Abshire, D., Rivara, F. P., Jimenez, N., Fuentes, M., & Vavilala, M. S. (2019). Rural-urban disparities in healthcare costs and health service utilization following pediatric mild traumatic brain injury. Health Services Research, 54(2), 337-345. https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.13096
Graves, J. M., Mackelprang, J. L. (co-first authors), Van Natta, S., & Holliday, C. (2018). Suicide prevention training: Policies for healthcare professionals across the United States as of October 2017. American Journal of Public Health, 108(6), 760-768. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2018.304373
Mackelprang, J. L., Karle, J., Reihl, K. M., & Cash, R. E. (2014). Suicide intervention skills: Graduate training and exposure to suicide among psychology trainees. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 8(2), 136-142. https://doi.org/10.1037/tep0000050

Using Photovoice to Explore Determinants of Health among Homeless and Unstably Housed Women

We used Photovoice, a community-based participatory action research method, to explore the health-related concerns, needs, and behavior of women who are homeless or unstably housed. Participants demonstrated resourcefulness, creativity, and hope as they strived toward health improvement.

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