By Dr Kemi Wright

Book Chapters

Wright K; Rosenbaum S; Furzer B, 2022, 'Mental health and illness', in Exercise Management for Referred Medical Conditions, pp. 447 - 475, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315102399-20

Journal articles

McMahen C; Wright K; Jackson B; Stanton R; Korman N; Edoo A; Bhatt M; Boyd C; Luke J; Wu J; Furzer B, 2025, 'Supported exercise within transdiagnostic mental health services: a protocol paper for a two-arm hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial', Translational Exercise Biomedicine, 2, pp. 156 - 166, http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/teb-2025-0018

Austin F; Lin A; Wright K; Jackson B; Moore JK; Saunders L; Ferguson G; Skeldon S; Simpson A; Furzer B, 2025, 'A therapeutic exercise program for adolescents engaged in gender diversity services: study protocol for a non-randomised clinical trial', Translational Exercise Biomedicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/teb-2025-0020

Edmondson S; Wright K; Jackson B; Simpson A; Furzer B, 2025, 'Thriving Under Threat: A Scoping Review of Human Thriving in Recurring Potentially Traumatic, Elevated Threat and High Stress Work Environments', Stress and Health, 41, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/smi.70084

Austin F; Wright KE; Jackson B; Budden T; McMahen C; Furzer BJ, 2025, 'Experiences of exercise services for individuals with severe mental illness: A qualitative approach', Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 78, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2025.102826

Jankelowitz D; Wright K; Suzuki E; Maros T; Pandit A; Wewege MA; Jones MD; Clifford B; Engel A; Hagstrom AD; Hagstrom M, 2025, 'The Influence of Gender of Senior Researchers on Research Practice in Sports and Exercise Science and Medicine', Social Sciences, 14, pp. 125 - 125, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/socsci14030125

Schweizer K; Austin F; Wright K; Jackson B; Lin A; Strauss P; Furzer B, 2025, 'Eating and exercise experiences of Australian trans and gender diverse folks: lived experience and stakeholder perspectives', International Journal of Transgender Health, ahead-of-print, pp. 1 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2024.2447765

Mastrogiovanni C; Choudhry U; Lederman O; Mckeon G; Wright K; Curtis J; Morell R; Miranda K; Teasdale S; Kurt G; Mistry SK; Ward PB; Barbero R; Rosenbaum S, 2025, 'Free, culturally responsive and trauma-informed physical activity service for people experiencing social disadvantage in Sydney, Australia: the â€Addi Moves' initiative', British Journal of Sports Medicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2025-110249

Schweizer K; Austin F; Wright KE; Lin A; Bickendorf X; Jackson B; Strauss P; Gurevich H; Granger C; Luke J; Furzer BJ, 2025, 'Physical activity behaviors in trans and gender diverse adults: a scoping review', International Journal of Transgender Health, 26, pp. 10 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2023.2284772

Fitzgerald CP; Burley CV; Wright KE; McLeod KA; Parmenter BJ, 2025, 'Exercise Improves Quality Of Life And Mental Health In Osteoporosis: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis.', MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE, 57, pp. 385 - 385, http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0001157916.71066.0d

Mastrogiovanni C; McKeon G; Lederman O; Wright K; Choudhry U; Bachtiar F; Rosenbaum S, 2025, 'Muscling Up on Mental Illness: A Review on Physical Activity in Mental Health Care', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 14, pp. 85 - 93, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/ceph-25-00002

McMahen C; Wright K; Jackson B; Stanton R; Lederman O; McKeon G; Rosenbaum S; Furzer B, 2024, 'The implementation of exercise therapy within hospital-based mental healthcare: Delphi study', Bjpsych Open, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2024.717

Buist BD; Kramer BE; Wright KE; Edwards PK; Petrofes AM; Furzer BJ, 2024, '“It’s a Very Good Second Option”: Older Adults’ Experience of Telehealth', Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 21, pp. 668 - 674, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2023-0176

Austin F; Wright KE; Jackson B; Lin A; Schweizer K; Furzer BJ, 2024, 'A scoping review of trans and gender diverse children and adolescents’ experiences of physical activity, sport, and exercise participation', Mental Health and Physical Activity, 26, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2024.100576

Mastrogiovanni C; Kurt G; McKeon G; Lederman O; Rostami R; Coello M; Garcia DP; Wright K; Rosenbaum S, 2024, 'Delivering Exercise Services to Refugees and Asylum Seekers in High-Income Countries', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 13, pp. 93 - 99, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-6193-13.3.93

Burley CV; Casey AN; Jones MD; Wright KE; Parmenter BJ, 2023, 'Nonpharmacological approaches for pain and symptoms of depression in people with osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analyses', Scientific Reports, 13, pp. 15449, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41709-x

Jeftic I; Furzer B; Dimmock JA; Wright K; Budden T; Boyd C; Simpson A; Rosenberg M; Sabiston CM; deJonge M; Jackson B, 2023, 'The Stride program: Feasibility and pre-to-post program change of an exercise service for university students experiencing mental distress', Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 69, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2023.102507

Wright KE; Jackson B; Licari MK; Dimmock JA; Furzer BJ, 2023, 'Thriving families: The feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a multi-component physical literacy program for children with neurodevelopmental, emotional, or behavioural problems', Mental Health and Physical Activity, 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2023.100558

McKeon G; Fitzgerald C; Furzer B; Rosenbaum S; Stanton R; Lederman O; Harvey SB; Wright K, 2023, 'A qualitative exploration of the experience and attitudes of exercise professionals using telehealth for people with mental illness', Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 18, pp. 14 - 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JMHTEP-07-2021-0084

Almarjawi AC; Wright KE; Buist BD; Cairney J; Ton TT; Furzer BJ, 2023, 'Reliability of Fitness Assessments in Children With Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties', Pediatric Exercise Science, 35, pp. 206 - 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/pes.2022-0058

Jeftic I; Furzer BJ; Dimmock JA; Wright K; Boyd C; Budden T; Rosenberg M; Kramer B; Buist B; Fitzpatrick I; Sabiston C; de Jonge M; Jackson B, 2023, 'Structured exercise programs for higher education students experiencing mental health challenges: background, significance, and implementation', Frontiers in Public Health, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1104918

McMahen C; Wright K; Stanton R; Lederman O; Rosenbaum S; McKeon G; Furzer B, 2022, 'Outcome assessments used in studies examining the effect of prescribed exercise interventions for people living with severe mental illness, a scoping review', Mental Health and Physical Activity, 22, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2021.100438

Furzer BJ; Wright KE; Edoo A; Maiorana A, 2021, 'Move your mind: embedding accredited exercise physiology services within a hospital-based mental health service', Australasian Psychiatry, 29, pp. 52 - 56, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1039856220943030

Furzer B; Rebar A; Dimmock JA; More A; Thornton AL; Wright K; Colthart A; Jackson B, 2021, 'Exercise is medicine… when you enjoy it: Exercise enjoyment, relapse prevention efficacy, and health outcomes for youth within a drug and alcohol treatment service', Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 52, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101800

Beetham K; Booth V; Furzer B; Reid R; Ton T; Willis C; Wright K, 2021, 'Evaluating the feasibility of a Pre-Exercise Screening System for Young People', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 24, pp. S34 - S35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.090

Lederman O; Furzer B; Wright K; McKeon G; Rosenbaum S; Stanton R, 2021, 'Mental Health Considerations for Exercise Practitioners Delivering Telehealth Services', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 10, pp. 20 - 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-7629-10.1.20

Wright KE; Furzer BJ; Licari MK; Dimmock JA; Jackson B; Thornton AL, 2020, 'Exploring associations between neuromuscular performance, hypermobility, and children's motor competence', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 23, pp. 1080 - 1085, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2020.06.007

Wright KE; Furzer BJ; Licari MK; Dimmock JA; Jackson B, 2020, 'The effect of parental logistic support on physical activity in children with, or at risk of, movement difficulties', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 23, pp. 372 - 376, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2019.10.005

Wright KE; Furzer BJ; Licari MK; Thornton AL; Dimmock JA; Naylor LH; Reid SL; Kwan SR; Jackson B, 2019, 'Physiological characteristics, self-perceptions, and parental support of physical activity in children with, or at risk of, developmental coordination disorder', Research in Developmental Disabilities, 84, pp. 66 - 74, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2018.05.013

Fibbins H; Lederman O; Morell R; Furzer B; Wright K; Stanton R, 2019, 'Incorporating Exercise Professionals in Mental Health Settings: An Australian Perspective', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 8, pp. 21 - 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-6193-8.1.21

Furzer BJ; Bebich-Philip MD; Wright KE; Reid SL; Thornton AL, 2018, 'Reliability and validity of the adapted Resistance Training Skills Battery for Children', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 21, pp. 822 - 827, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2017.12.010

Bebich-Philip MD; Thornton AL; Reid SL; Wright KE; Furzer BJ, 2016, 'Adaptation of the resistance training skills battery for use in children across the motor proficiency spectrum', Pediatric Exercise Science, 28, pp. 473 - 480, http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/pes.2015-0216

Furzer BJ; Ackland TR; Wallman KE; Petterson AS; Gordon SM; Wright KE; Joske DJL, 2016, 'A randomised controlled trial comparing the effects of a 12-week supervised exercise versus usual care on outcomes in haematological cancer patients', Supportive Care in Cancer, 24, pp. 1697 - 1707, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-015-2955-7

Furzer BJ; Petterson AS; Wright KE; Wallman KE; Ackland TR; Joske DJL, 2014, 'Positive patient experiences in an Australian integrative oncology centre', BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-14-158

Joske DJL; Furzer B; Ackland T; Wallman K; Petterson A; Wright K; Gordon S, 2013, 'Randomized Controlled Trial Of The Efficacy Of a Best Practice Exercise Program Post-Treatment On Physiological and Psychosocial Outcomes In Haematological Cancer Patients', BLOOD, 122, http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.V122.21.2942.2942

Furzer BJ; Wright KE; Petterson AS; Wallman KE; Ackland TR; Joske DJL, 2013, 'Characteristics and quality of life of patients presenting to cancer support centres: Patient rated outcomes and use of complementary therapies', BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-13-169

Conference Papers

Furzer B; Rebar A; Korman N; McMahen C; Chapman J; Wright K, 2023, 'EXERCISE AS 'PRN' (PRO RE NATA) TO ADDRESS MOMENTARY MOOD STATES IN PATIENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS', in AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, pp. 43 - 43

Korman N; McMahen C; Wright K; Austin F; Moss K; Furzer B, 2023, 'EXERCISE AS A NEW HORIZON OF EVIDENCE-BASED AND PERSON-CENTRED CARE IN SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS', in AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, pp. 40 - 41

Austin F; Wright K; Jackson B; McMahen C; Budden T; Furzer B, 2023, 'THEY ARE MORE THAN A FRIEND... WE ARE FAMILY: EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS IN EXERCISE SERVICES', in AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, pp. 42 - 42

McMahen C; Wright K; Jackson B; Stanton R; Mckeon G; Lederman O; Rosenbaum S; Furzer B, 2023, 'TRIAGING FRAMEWORKS WITHIN HOSPITAL-BASED EXERCISE SERVICES FOR SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS: A DELPHI STUDY', in AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, pp. 41 - 42

Ingeman K; Wright K; Frostholm L; Frydendal DH; Ornbol E; Rask C, 2022, 'Psychometric properties of the Health Anxiety by Proxy Scale (HAPYS): A new questionnaire to assess parents' worries about their child's health', in JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2022.110861

Furzer B; Wright K; Thornton A, 2016, 'A comparison of strength profiles in children screened using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2', in JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY, HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC, pp. S62 - S62

Wright KE; Thornton AL; Licari MK; Naylor LH; Reid SL; Furzer BJ, 2016, 'Examining the impact of physiological characteristics and generalised self-efficacy on children's physical activity levels across the movement proficiency spectrum: Preliminary findings', in JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY, HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC, pp. S150 - S150

Thornton AL; Wright K; Licari MK; Furzer BJ, 2016, 'Exploring strength and hypermobility in children without joint hypermobility syndromes across a spectrum of movement proficiency.', in JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY, HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC, pp. S142 - S142

Joske D; Furzer B; Petterson A; Wright KE; Wallman KE; Ackland TR, 2014, 'PATIENT RATED OUTCOMES IN AN RCT OF IMMEDIATE VERSUS DELAYED EXERCISE PROGRAMS IN PATIENTS WITH HAEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES; AND TO ASSESS USE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES AT SOLARISCARE CENTRES IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA', in ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, pp. 87 - 87

Furzer BJ; Petterson A; Wright K; Ackland T; Joske D; Wallman K, 2012, ''BRIGHTER IN THINKING, LIGHTER IN BODY AND STRONGER IN MIND' EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES OF PATIENTS USING COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES', in ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, pp. 281 - 281

Furzer B; Wright K; Petterson A; Joske D; Ackland T; Wallman K, 2012, 'CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS PRESENTING TO WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CANCER SUPPORT CENTRES: PATIENT RATED OUTCOMES AND USE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY', in ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, pp. 345 - 345

Conference Posters

Jeftic I; Furzer B; Dimmock J; Wright K; Budden T; Boyd C; Simpson A; Rosenberg M; Sabiston C; Jackson B, 2023, 'An exercise service for university students experiencing mental illness: A feasibility study of the Stride program', Vol. 45, pp. S85 - S85, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000993921600281&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Abstracts

Ayonrinde O; Mehta S; Dowden S; Fairchild T; Ambrosini G; Silva D; Wright K; Mohd S; King L; Afolabi S; Spencer J, 2024, 'An intergenerational population-based cross-sectional study of MASLD in children and their parents', in JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY, ELSEVIER, ITALY, Milan, Vol. 80, pp. S519 - S519, presented at European-Association-for-the-Study-of-the-Liver Congress (EASL), ITALY, Milan, 05 June 2024 - 08 June 2024

Fitzgerald C; Burley C; Wright K; McLeod K; Parmenter B, 2024, 'Improving mental health, pain and quality of life in persons living with osteoporosis and depression or anxiety: A systematic review', in Improving mental health, pain and quality of life in persons living with osteoporosis and depression or anxiety: A systematic review, Sydney, presented at Research to Practice 2024, Sydney, 02 May 2024 - 04 May 2024, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-7629-13-s2.516

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