Dr Stefan Tino Kulnik
Faculties, departments and locations
- Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education
- Centre for Health and Social Care Research
- St George's
Honorary Research Fellow
- Email:
- [email protected]
About
I am a Principal Investigator at the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention in Salzburg, Austria, and a guest lecturer at FH Campus Wien - University of Applied Sciences, Vienna, Austria. Having worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education from 2016 to 2021, I am pleased to continue my affiliation as Honorary Research Fellow with the Faculty's Emergency, Cardiovascular, and Critical Care Research (ECCCR) group led by Professor Tom Quinn.
I qualified as a physiotherapist in Vienna, Austria, and have worked clinically in Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom, in cardio-respiratory care, neurology, geriatrics and rehabilitation. I am a registered member of the UK Health and Care Professions Council, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the UK, and Physio Austria. Pursuing my interest in research, I completed a masters in clinical practice at St George's, University of London, and a PhD in clinical neuroscience at King's College London.
My research interests are varied and include current physiotherapy and rehabilitation practice, sustainable behaviour change in the context of rehabilitation, the lived experience of disability, self-management for people who are living with long-term conditions, and assessment and treatment of ineffective cough. I have a particular interest in applied clinical research, mixed-methods approaches, multi-disciplinary collaboration, participatory approaches and service user involvement in research.
Qualifications
- PhD, Clinical Neuroscience
- MRes, Clinical Practice
- Diploma, Physiotherapy
Domains
- March 2019, Co-Investigator. National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Research for Patient Benefit: 'Chin tuck against resistance with feedback: swallowing rehabilitation in frail older people - a feasibility study'. Chief Investigator: Dr David Smithard. £247,049
- December 2018, Principal Investigator. Anglo-Austrian Society Otto Harpner Fund: 'Experiences and attitudes towards research among physiotherapists in Austria'. £500
- July 2017, Principal Investigator. St George's Hospital Charity Research Grant: 'Experiences of visitors to a regional major trauma intensive care unit'. £7,913
- January 2017, Principal Investigator. Kingston University First Grants Scheme: 'Self-management of the severely impaired arm following stroke'. £9,117
Publications
Configurations and outcomes of acute hospital care for frail and older patients with moderate to major trauma: a systematic review
Halter, Mary, Jarman, Heather, Moss, Phil, Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Baramova, Desislava, Gavalova, Lucia, Cole, Elaine, Crouch, Robert and Baxter, Mark, 2023, BMJ Open (13), 2, Published
Use of co-design methodology in the development of cardiovascular disease secondary prevention interventions: a scoping review
Talevski, Jason, Kulnik, Stefan T., Jessup, Rebecca L., Falls, Roman, Cvetanovska, Natali and Beauchamp, Alison, 2022, Health Expectations, E-pub ahead of print
Doing nothing? An ethnography of patients' (In)activity on an acute stroke unit
Costa, Alessia, Jones, Fiona, Kulnik, Stefan T, Clarke, David, Honey, Stephanie and Robert, Glenn, 2022, Health : An Interdisciplinary Journal for the Social Study of Health, Illness and Medicine (26), 4 pp 457-474, Published
Inhalation therapy with nebulized capsaicin in a patient with oropharyngeal dysphagia post stroke: a clinical case report
Pekacka-Egli, Anna Maria, Herrmann, Jana, Spielmanns, Marc, Goerg, Arthur, Schulz, Katharina, Zenker, Eveline, Windisch, Wolfram and Kulnik, Stefan Tino, 2022, Geriatrics (7), 2, Published
Therapeutic applications of capsaicin in humans to target conditions of the respiratory system: a scoping review
ElShaer, Amr, Toukan, Nour, Kulnik, Stefan Tino and Lewko, Agnieszka, 2022, Respiratory Medicine (194), Published
Health literacy interventions for secondary prevention of coronary artery disease: a scoping review
Beauchamp, Alison, Talevski, Jason, Niebauer, Josef, Gutenberg, Johanna, Kefalianos, Emmanuel, Mayr, Barbara, Sareban, Mahdi and Kulnik, Stefan Tino, 2022, Open Heart (9), 1, Published
Experiences and attitudes toward scientific research among physiotherapists in Austria: a cross-sectional online survey
Sorge, Martina, Meriaux-Kratochvila, Silvia, Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Latzke, Markus, Putz, Peter and Schlegl, Constance, 2022, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice (38), 9 pp 1289-1304, Published
Effects of finding the speech-language pathologist likeable on postlaryngectomy speech intelligibility outcomes
Koscielny, Sven, Pabst, Friedemann, Singer, Susanne, Feiner, Marlies, Keszte, Judith, Meyer, Alexandra, Kulnik, Stefan T., Maasz, Martin, Lothaller, Harald, Fuchs, Michael, Hormes, Karl, Oeken, Jens and Vogel, Hans-Joachim, 2021, Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica (73), 6 pp 577-58, Published
Introducing patient and public involvement practices to healthcare research in Austria: strategies to promote change at multiple levels
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Klager, Elisabeth, Kaisler, Raphaela E, Kletecka-Pulker, Maria, Schaden, Eva and Stainer-Hochgatterer, Andreas, 2021, BMJ Open (11), 8, Published
Physiotherapists' job satisfaction according to employment situation: findings from an online survey in Austria
Latzke, Markus, Putz, Peter, Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Schlegl, Constance, Sorge, Martina and Mériaux-Kratochvila, Silvia, 2021, Physiotherapy Research International (26), 3, Published
Predictive value of cough frequency in addition to aspiration risk for increased risk of pneumonia in dysphagic stroke survivors: a clinical pilot study
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Pekacka-Falkowska, Katarzyna, Maszczyk, Adam, Windisch, Wolfram, Boeselt, Tobias, Spielmanns, Marc, Pekacka-Egli, Anna Maria, Kazmierski, Radoslaw and Lutz, Dietmar, 2021, Brain Sciences (11), 7, Published
Clinical and radiological results after Internal Brace suture versus the all-inside reconstruction technique in anterior cruciate ligament tears 12 to 18 months after index surgery = Klinische und radiologische Ergebnisse nach Naht des vorderen Kreuzbandes mittels Internal-Brace- und All-inside-Kreuzbandersatzplastik nach 12-18 Monaten nach Operation
Mattiassich, Georg, Ortmeier, Reinhold, Kindermann, Harald, Barthofer, Jürgen, Vasvary, Imre, Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Katzensteiner, Klaus and Leister, Iris, 2021, Sportverletzung-Sportschaden (35), 3 pp 103-114, Published
Agreement and reliability of repeated bedside respiratory muscle strength measurements in acute and subacute stroke
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Lewko, Agnieszka, Sidaway, Marta and Krawczyk, Maciej, 2021, Physiotherapy Research International (26), 2, Published
Kitchen-related tasks used in occupational therapy during rehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury: a systematic review
Mohapatra, Sushmita and Kulnik, Stefan Tino, 2021, British Journal of Occupational Therapy (84), 1 pp 22-41, Published
When values get in the way of conversations: reflections on dealing with discriminatory remarks and behaviours in qualitative interviewing
Kulnik, S.T., Egbunike, J. and Francois, J., 2020, International Journal of Qualitative Methods (19), Published
Mobile technologies to promote physical activity during cardiac rehabilitation: a scoping review
Meinhart, Florian, St├╝tz, Thomas, Sareban, Mahdi, Kulnik, Stefan Tino and Niebauer, Josef, 2020, Sensors (21), 1, Published
Comment on 'Concordant validity of a digital peak cough flow meter to assess voluntary cough strength in individuals with ALS'
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, 2020, Dysphagia (35), 5 pp 874-875, Published
Managing the severely impaired arm after stroke: a mixed-methods study with qualitative emphasis
Kulnik, Stefan, Mohapatra, Sushmita, Gawned, Sara and Jones, Fiona, 2020, Disability and Rehabilitation (42), 13 pp 1826-1834, Published
Accuracy in the assessment of cough peak flow: good progress for a "work in progress"
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Lewko, Agnieszka, MacBean, Victoria and Spinou, Arietta, 2020, Respiratory Care (65), 1 pp 133-134, Published
Despite communication and cognitive impairment: person-centred goal-setting after stroke : a qualitative study
Dörfler, Elisa and Kulnik, Stefan Tino, 2020, Disability and Rehabilitation (42), 25 pp 3628-3637, Published
Experiences of long-distance visitors to intensive care units at a regional major trauma centre in the United Kingdom: a cross-sectional survey
Wulf, Anna-Karynka, Kulnik, Stefan Tino and Brunker, Christopher, 2019, Intensive and Critical Care Nursing (55), Published
Confidence and willingness among laypersons in the UK to act in a head injury situation: a qualitative focus group study
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Halter, Mary, Hilton, Ann, Baron, Aidan, Garner, Stuart, Jarman, Heather, Klaassen, Barry and Oliver, Emily, 2019, BMJ Open (9), 11, Published
The problem with self-management: problematising self-management and power using a Foucauldian lens in the context of stroke care and rehabilitation
Fletcher, Simon, Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Demain, Sara and Jones, Fiona, 2019, PLoS ONE (14), 6, Published
Functional performance testing and return to sport criteria in patients after anterior cruciate ligament injury 12-18 months after index surgery: a cross-sectional observational study
Leister, Iris, Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Kindermann, Harald, Ortmaier, Reinhold, Barthofer, Jurgen, Vasvary, Imre, Katzensteiner, Klaus and Mattiassich, Georg, 2019, Physical Therapy in Sport (37) pp 1-9, Published
"I'm still me - I'm still here!" Understanding the person's sense of self in the provision of self-management support for people with progressive neurological long-term conditions
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Hollinshead, Lucinda and Jones, Fiona, 2019, Disability and Rehabilitation (41), 11 pp 1296-1306, Published
A gift from experience: co-production and co-design in stroke and self-management
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Postges, Heide, Townsend, Rosemary, Micklethwaite, Paul and Jones, Fiona, 2019, Design for Health (3), 1 pp 98-118, Published
Could reflex cough induced through nebulized capsaicin achieve airway clearance in patients with acute retention of lung secretions?
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, 2018, Medical Hypotheses (119) pp 104-109, Published
Reference values for fatigued versus non-fatigued limb symmetry index measured by a newly designed single-leg hop test battery in healthy subjects: a pilot study
Leister, Iris, Mattiassich, Georg, Kindermann, Harald, Ortmaier, Reinhold, Barthofer, Jurgen, Vasvary, Imre, Katzensteiner, Klaus, Stelzhammer, Christine and Kulnik, Stefan Tino, 2018, Sport Sciences for Health (14), 1 pp 105-113, Published
Implementing an interprofessional model of self-management support across a community workforce: a mixed-methods evaluation study
Brimicombe, Lucinda, Kulnik, Stefan, Poestges, Heide, Hammond, John A. and Jones, Fiona, 2017, Journal of Interprofessional Care (31), 1 pp 75-84, Published
A qualitative study of views on disability and expectations from community rehabilitation service users
Kulnik, Stefan T. and Nikoletou, Dimitra, 2017, Health and Social Care in the Community (25), 1 pp 43-53, Published
Cough frequency monitors: can they discriminate patient from environmental coughs?
Williams, Natalie M., Kalra, Lalit, Moxham, John, Birring, Surinder S. and Kulnik, Stefan, 2016, Journal of Thoracic Disease (8), 11 pp 3152-3159, Published
Higher cough flow is associated with lower risk of pneumonia in acute stroke
Kulnik, Stefan T, Birring, Surinder S, Hodsoll, John, Moxham, John, Rafferty, Gerrard F and Kalra, Lalit, 2016, Thorax (71) pp 474-475, Published
Should we train respiratory muscles after stroke?
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, 2015, Neurology (85), 7 pp 560-561, Published
Does respiratory muscle training improve cough flow in acute stroke? Pilot randomised controlled trial
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Birring, Surinder Singh, Moxham, John, Rafferty, Gerrard Francis and Kalra, Lalit, 2015, Stroke (46), 2 pp 447-453, Published
Accuracy of portable devices in measuring peak cough flow
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, MacBean, Victoria, Birring, Surinder Singh, Moxham, John, Rafferty, Gerrard Francis and Kalra, Lalit, 2015, Physiological Measurement (36), 2 pp 243-257, Published
A pilot study of respiratory muscle training to improve cough effectiveness and reduce the incidence of pneumonia in acute stroke
Moxham, John, Kalra, Lalit, Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Rafferty, Gerrard Francis and Birring, Surinder S, 2014, Current Controlled Trials in Cardiovascular Medicine (15), 123, Published
WHODAS 2.0 in community rehabilitation: a qualitative investigation into the validity of a generic patient-reported measure of disability
Kulnik, Stefan T. and Nikoletou, Dimitra, 2014, Disability and Rehabilitation (36), 2 pp 146-154, Published
Self-management
Jones, Fiona and Kulnik, Stefan Tino (2018). In: Lennon, Sheila, Verheyden, Geert, Ramdharry, Gita, (eds.), London, U.K.: Elsevier pp 379-396 [Published]
Collaborating with 'Experts by Experience‘: stroke survivors as co- teachers for postgraduate students in art and design
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Mohapatra, Sushmita, Addo, Mercy, Hamer, Victoria, Harrap, Duncan, Jakob, Anke and Miers, John(2024). [Published]
An exploration of current mobilisation practice on Austrian hyperacute stroke units: an online survey
Stockreiter, A., Adonis, A., Kulnik, S. and Davenport, S.(2020). [Published]
The potential of objective physical activity measurements in cardiac rehabilitation - a scoping review
Meinhart, F., Stütz, T., Kulnik, S.T., Sareban, M. and Niebauer, J.(2020). [Published]
Attitudes towards scientific research among undergraduate physiotherapy students in Austria
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Latzke, Markus, Putz, Peter, Schlegl, Constance, Sorge, Martina and Meriaux-Kratochvila, Silvia(2020). [Published]
Opportunities to become involved in scientific research within Austrian physiotherapists' practice environments: perceived importance versus realisation
Schlegl, Constance, Sorge, Martina, Meriaux-Kratochvila, Silvia, Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Latzke, Markus and Putz, Peter(2020). [Published]
Test-retest reliability of respiratory muscle testing in stroke
Lewko, Agnieszka, Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Sidaway, Marta and Krawczyk, Maciej(2019). [Published]
Association between respiratory muscle strength and measures of stroke severity and function
Krawczyk, M., Sidaway, M., Kulnik, S. and Lewko, A.(2019). [Published]
Using mixed methods in exploring the efficacy of technology and implementing self-management in stroke
Tedesco Triccas, L. and Tino Kulnik, S.(2019). [Published]
Sense of self in self-management in neurological conditions
Kulnik, Stefan Tino(2019). [Published]
The problem with self-management: problematising self-management and power using a Foucauldian lens in the context of stroke care and rehabilitation.
Fletcher, Simon, Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Demain, Sara and Jones, Fiona(2018). [Published]
Beyond clinicians' predictions: adding value through an encouraging and empowering approach to stroke self-management.
Kulnik, S.T., Mohapatra, S., Gawned, S. and Jones, F.(2018). [Published]
Experiences of visitors to a regional major trauma intensive care unit (VISIT-ICU)
Kulnik, Stefan Tino, Brunker, Christopher and Wulf, Anna-Karynka(2018). [Published]
'If it works, fine. If it doesn't, have hope.': a qualitative study to explore individuals' experiences of managing their severely affected arm after stroke
Kulnik, ST, Mohapatra, S, Gawned, S, Shamah, S, Amo, K and Jones, F(2017). [Published]
Patient centred care
Kulnik, Stefan Tino(2016). [Published]
Assessment of cough in dysphagia - added value or fancy fad?
Kulnik, Stefan Tino(2016). [Published]
Cough frequency in acute stroke
Kulnik, ST, Birring, SS, Rafferty, GF, Moxham, J and Kalra, L(2015). [Published]
Higher peak expiratory flow of voluntary cough is associated with lower risk of pneumonia in acute stroke patients who are at risk of aspiration
Kulnik, S, Rafferty, G, Birring, S, Moxham, J and Kalra, L(2014). [Published]
Pilot study of respiratory muscle training (RMT) to improve cough and reduce the incidence of pneumonia in acute stroke (ISRCTN40298220)
Kulnik, S, Rafferty, G, Birring, S, Moxham, J and Kalra, L(2014). [Published]
WHODAS 2.0 in community rehabilitation a qualitative exploration of content and construct validity of a generic disability measure
Kulnik, Stefan Tino and Nikoletou, Dimitra(2012). [Published]