Hi, I’m Meagan Crowther

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My research focuses on sleep, wellbeing and health in those who experience sleep. I am currently conducting research with those in pregnancy and postpartum, and with shift workers.
Through my research I hope to better support families and community to get better sleep and reap the rewards of good sleep.

I am also an advocate for Early Career Researchers and want to ensure we help ECRs to thrive in their chosen areas.

Recent Projects

SHINE: Sleep Health in Perinatal Care

A longitudinal investigation of changes in sleep, health and wellbeing during the perinatal period. The project includes a RCT with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia for pregnant individuals experiencing sleep difficulties. Currently recruiting mothers, fathers, birthing and non-birthing parents.

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Work and Health in Ambulance Personnel

A longitudinal assessment of changes in biological, psychological and social factors relative to commencement of shift work. Study examines paramedics interns from pre-shift work commencement throughout a 12 month period.

Protocol Paper

Health Belief Model for Shift Workers Scale

The development and initial validation of a novel scale for measurement of psychosocial determinants of sleep, physical activity and dietary intake in shift workers. The use of such as scale will better inform future intervention strategies to support workers with the additional challenges presented by working shift work.

Media Release

Recent Publications

Physical and psychological health in intern paramedics commencing shift work: Protocol for an exploratory longitudinal study

Meagan E Crowther, Sally A Ferguson, Robert J Adams, Katya K, Jessica L Paterson, Amy C Reynolds. (2022) PLoS ONE

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Is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) efficacious for treating insomnia symptoms in shift workers? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Amy C Reynolds, Alexander Sweetman, Meagan E Crowther, Jessica L Paterson, Hannah Scott, Bastien Lechat, Sian Wanstall, Brandon WJ Brown, Nicole Lovato, Robert J Adams, Peter Eastwood. (2022) Sleep Medicine Reviews

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New parents and driver safety: What’s sleep got to do with it? A systematic review

Madeline Sprajcer, Meagan E Crowther, Grace Vincent, Matthew J W Thomas, Charlotte C Gupta, Michal Kahn, Sally A Ferguson. (2022) Traffic Psychology and Behaviour

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Shift work disorder and the prevalence of help seeking behaviors for sleep concerns in Australia: A descriptive study

Brandon WJ Brown, Meagan E Crowther, Sarah L Appleton, Yohannes A Melaku, Robert J Adams, Amy C Reynolds. (2022) Chronobiology International

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Longitudinal studies of sleep, physical activity and nutritional intake in shift workers: A scoping review

Meagan E Crowther, Sally A Ferguson, Amy C Reynolds. (2022) Sleep Medicine Reviews

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Sleep and physical activity in university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Aamir R Memon, Charlotte C Gupta, Meagan E Crowther, Sally A Ferguson, Georgia A Tuckwell, Grace E Vincent. (2021) Sleep Medicine Reviews

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