Prof Marie Williams
Professor of Physiotherapy
School of Allied Health and Human Performance
College of Health
Professor Marie T Williams (PhD, Grad Cert (Cardioresp Physio), B.App.Sc (Physio) is a member of the Innovation, Implementation And Clinical Translation in Health (IIMPACT) research concentration, University of South Australia.
Marie is a physiotherapy academic with over twenty five years’ experience in physiotherapy education and research training (honours and higher research degrees) including the design and completion of clinical rehabilitation research (primary and secondary studies). Her areas of research include the management of people with chronic respiratory disease with particular reference to the mechanisms underpinning the perceptual experience of dyspnoea and how (or whether) the impact of this sensation can be substantially altered.
Marie is an active researcher (>140 peer reviewed papers, >$1mk research income, 21 PhD candidates completed) in breathlessness science with a focus on understanding, assessing and management of dyspnoea. Contributions to breathlessness research include confirmation of multidimensionality of breathless sensations (older people with and without chronic pulmonary conditions, contexts (actual vs recalled), associations between perceptual experience and morbidity, validation/direct comparison of multidimensional instruments for breathlessness and impact of dyspnoea interventions (pulmonary rehabilitation, cognitive behavioural therapy NHMRC# 1010309).
Current projects include building health workforce capacity for understanding, explaining and managing chronic breathlessness.
Chronic respiratory disease and the sensation of breathlessness.
Dr Williams is currently involved in:
- 2024-2028 McDonald VM (CIA), Lewthwaite H (CIB), Gibson P (CIC), Williams MT (CID), Johnston KN (CIE), Holliday E (CIF), Kay-Lambkin F (CIG), Thomas D (CIH), Majellano E (CII), McCreanor V (CIJ), Clark V (CIK), Harrington J (CIL), Yorke J (CIM), Carvalho CRF (CIN). Multicomponent digital intervention for breathlessness and physical activity in people with severe asthma. 2023 MRFF Chronic Respiratory Conditions (MRF2028575)
- 2023 - 2025 Luckett T, Dennett D, Roberts M, River J, Williams M, Keedwell A, Keijzers G, Smith T, Rhee J, Agar M, Klimkeit E, Ruttle L, Hutchinson A, Currow D, Pearson M (CIs); Johnson M, Kochovska S, Erfani E, Swan F, Johnston K, Crooks M (AIs). Co-designing with consumers, carers and other stakeholders a self-management plan for breathlessness crises from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MRFF Consumer-Led Research (ID 2023248). Medical Research Future fund [MRFF] Consumer-Led Research (ID 2023248).
Dr Williams and colleagues continue studies focssed upon "Explaining chronic breathlessness".
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
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| 1994 - 1998 | University of South Australia | Australia | Doctor of Philosophy |
| 1982 - 1985 | University of Sydney | Australia | Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy |
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| 2025 | Roberts, M., Chaudhry, M., Dennett, D., Ruttle, L., Hancock, J., Smith, K., . . . Luckett, T. (2025). BREATHLESSNESS ACTION PLANS FOR PEOPLE WITH COPD AND THEIR SUPPORT PERSONS: A SCOPING REVIEW AND SURVEY OF CURRENT PRACTICE. In INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL Vol. 55 (pp. 71-72). WILEY. |
| 2025 | Rushworth, L., Williams, P., Williams, M., & Johnston, K. (2025). MODIFIABLE FACTORS AFFECTING BREATHLESSNESS INTENSITY IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: SYNTHESIS OF PATIENT EXPERIENCES. In INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL Vol. 55 (pp. 55). WILEY. |
| 2025 | Clarke, S., Williams, M., Johnston, K., & Lee, A. (2025). PHYSIOTHERAPISTS' PERCEPTIONS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE IN THE ASSESSMENT OF DYSPNOEA AND PAIN IN ACUTE EXACERBATIONS OF COPD: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. In INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL Vol. 55 (pp. 154). WILEY. |
| 2025 | Day, M., Harrison, O., Kumfor, F., Williams, M., & Hudson, A. (2025). PRIMING TASKS MODIFY PERCEPTIONS OF BREATHING INTENSITY IN PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. In INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL Vol. 55 (pp. 98). WILEY. |
| 2023 | Johnston, K., Williams, M., & Cooper, L. (2023). Geographic discrepancies in airway clearance services for adults: Australian survey. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 28 (pp. 77). WILEY. |
| 2023 | Pereira Neto, E., Lewthwaite, H., Johnston, K., Boyle, T., & Williams, M. (2023). Expert perspectives on blood flow restricted exercise training: Delphi survey. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 28 (pp. 153). WILEY. |
| 2023 | Williams, M., McEvoy, M., Simmonds, T., & Johnston, K. (2023). Experiential learning: Breath pause induces breathing discomfort in health trainees. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 28 (pp. 242). WILEY. |
| 2023 | Williams, M., Meulen, E., Johnston, K., & Lewthwaite, H. (2023). Field testing protocol identifies helpfulness and understandability of breathlessness explanations. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 28 (pp. 243). WILEY. |
| 2021 | Doe, G. E., Chantrell, S., Williams, M. T., Armstrong, N., Hutchinson, A., & Evans, R. A. (2021). WE, WHO HAVEN'T BEEN DIAGNOSED, ARE SORT OF OUT OF THE PICTURE.' BREATHLESS WITHOUT A DIAGNOSIS: THE UK COVID-19 LOCKDOWN EXPERIENCE. In THORAX Vol. 76 (pp. A69-A70). ELECTR NETWORK: BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP. DOI |
| 2021 | Johnson, D., Williams, M., Bennett, H., Boyle, T., Davison, K., & Murray, J. (2021). SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY OF BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTED EXERCISE IN OLDER ADULTS: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 26 (pp. 146). WILEY. |
| 2021 | Williams, M., Lewthwaite, H., Paquet, C., Johnston, K., Morelot-Panzini, C., Olson, M., . . . Ekstrom, M. (2021). A DECADE'S USE OF THE DYSPNOEA-12 (D-12) AND MULTIDIMENSIONAL DYSPNEA PROFILE (MDP): SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 26 (pp. 34). WILEY. |
| 2021 | Johnston, K., Young, M., Kay, D., Booth, S., & Williams, M. (2021). HOME-BASED COMMUNITY BREATHLESSNESS SERVICE: FEASIBLE AND POSITIVELY INFLUENCED PARTICIPANT-REPORTED OUTCOMES. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 26 (pp. 32). WILEY. |
| 2021 | Johnston, K., Young, M., Kay, D., Booth, S., & Williams, M. (2021). PARTICIPANT- AND CARER-VALUED IMPACTS OF A HOME-BASED COMMUNITY BREATHLESSNESS SERVICE. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 26 (pp. 32). WILEY. |
| 2020 | Johnston, K., Young, M., Kay, D., Booth, S., Spathis, A., & Williams, M. (2020). ATTITUDE CHANGE AND INCREASED CONFIDENCE WITH MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC BREATHLESSNESS FOLLOWING A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 25 (pp. 63). WILEY. |
| 2020 | Johnston, K., Young, M., Kay, D., Booth, S., Spathis, A., & Williams, M. T. (2020). Attitude Change and Increased Confidence with Management of Chronic Breathlessness Following a Health Professional Training Workshop. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Vol. 201 (pp. 2 pages). ELECTR NETWORK: AMER THORACIC SOC. |
| 2020 | Finlay, S., Williams, M., Judd, J., & Brown, A. (2020). What are the perceptions of Indigenous organisation staff on the utility of the nKPIs?. In EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Vol. 30 (pp. 2 pages). OXFORD UNIV PRESS. |
| 2020 | Finlay, S., Williams, M., Judd, J., & Brown, A. (2020). What are the perceptions of stakeholders on the utility of the nKPIs for Indigenous services?. In EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Vol. 30 (pp. 1 page). OXFORD UNIV PRESS. |
| 2020 | Williams, M., Lewthwaite, H., Fraysse, F., Gajewska, A., Ignatavicius, J., Johnston, K., & Ferrar, K. (2020). PROTOCOL FACTORS INFLUENCE COMPLIANCE TO MOBILE ECOLOGICAL MOMENTARY ASSESSMENTS (MEMA): SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 25 (pp. 161). WILEY. |
| 2020 | Williams, M., Lewthwaite, H., Fraysse, F., Gajewska, A., Ignatavicius, J., Johnston, K., & Ferrar, K. (2020). UNEXPLORED POTENTIAL OF MOBILE ECOLOGICAL MOMENTARY ASSESSMENTS (MEMA) FOR REAL-LIFE/REAL TIME DATA IN PEOPLE LIVING WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 25 (pp. 43). WILEY. |
| 2019 | Lewthwaite, H., Olds, T., Williams, M. T., Effing, T. W., & Dumuid, D. (2019). Active, sedentary and sleep behaviours in COPD: longitudinal associations with symptoms and quality of life (QoL) using a compositional approach. In EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL Vol. 54 (pp. 2 pages). SPAIN, Madrid: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD. DOI |
| 2019 | Baldwin, C., Johnston, K., Rowlands, A., Fraysse, F., & Williams, M. (2019). The Story of Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity by Accelerometry: A Cohort Study of Adults From Awakening to ICU/Hospital Discharge. In AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE Vol. 32 (pp. S11). ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. DOI |
| 2018 | Lewthwaite, H., Effing, T. W., Olds, T., & Williams, M. T. (2018). Identifying inconsistencies in intervention descriptors and outcome reporting within systematic reviews of physical activity interventions in COPD. In EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL Vol. 52 (pp. 2 pages). FRANCE, Paris: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD. DOI |
| 2018 | Williams, M., Paquet, C., Cafarella, P., & Frith, P. (2018). Randomised controlled trial of pulmonary rehabilitation including cognitive behavioural therapy for breathlessness.. In EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL Vol. 52 (pp. 2 pages). FRANCE, Paris: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD. DOI WoS1 |
| 2018 | Li, L., Williams, M., Johnston, K., Frith, P., Hypponen, E., & Paquet, C. (2018). PARENTAL RESPIRATORY DISEASE IS ASSOCIATED WITH REDUCED OFFSPRING LUNG HEALTH AT AGE 45 VIA PATHWAY OF MATERNAL AND PERSONAL SMOKING. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 23 (pp. 75). WILEY. |
| 2018 | Lewthwaite, H., Williams, G., Williams, M., & Baldock, K. (2018). LIMITED SPECIFIC GUIDANCE FOR PAIN IN COPD CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 23 (pp. 119). WILEY. |
| 2018 | Hunt, T., Williams, M., Olds, T., & Dumuid, D. (2018). ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN TIME USE AND BODE INDEX SCORE IN PEOPLE WITH COPD. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 23 (pp. 116). WILEY. |
| 2018 | Li, L., Paquet, C., Johnston, K., Frith, P., & Williams, M. (2018). RECRUITING ADULT OFFSPRING OF PEOPLE WITH COPD TO EXPLORE INTERGENERATIONAL LUNG HEALTH: FEASIBILITY STUDY. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 23 (pp. 156). WILEY. |
| 2018 | Williams, M., Paquet, C., John, D., Cafarella, P., & Frith, P. (2018). NO ADDITIONAL BENEFITS FOR PULMONARY REHABILITATION INCLUDING COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 23 (pp. 91). WILEY. WoS1 |
| 2018 | Lewthwaite, H., Williams, G., Williams, M., & Baldock, K. (2018). PAIN COEXISTING WITH CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH EMPLOYMENT STATUS. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 23 (pp. 119). WILEY. |
| 2018 | Hunt, T., Williams, M., Olds, T., & Dumuid, D. (2018). PARTICIPATION IN PULMONARY REHABILITATION DID NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER TIME USE PATTERNS IN PEOPLE WITH COPD. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 23 (pp. 117). WILEY. |
| 2016 | Williams, M., Johnston, K., & Yorke, J. (2016). DIFFERENCES IN PERCEPTUAL EXPERIENCES OF BREATHLESSNESS AND IMPAIRMENT BETWEEN PEOPLE WITH MODERATE-SEVERE COPD IN AUSTRALIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 21 (pp. 141). WILEY-BLACKWELL. |
| 2016 | Johnston, K., Yorke, J., & Williams, M. (2016). DYSPNOEA-12 SCORES REPORTED 'THESE DAYS' ARE GREATER THAN THOSE REPORTED 'TODAY': DIFFERENCES IN PEOPLE WITH COPD, ASTHMA AND ILD. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 21 (pp. 101). WILEY-BLACKWELL. |
| 2015 | Hunt, T., Madigan, S., Williams, M., & Olds, T. (2015). SLEEP, MEANDER, SIT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW IDENTIFYING REPORTS OF TIME USE IN PEOPLE WITH COPD. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 20 (pp. 105). AUSTRALIA, Queensland: WILEY-BLACKWELL. |
| 2014 | Hunt, T., Williams, M., & Olds, T. (2014). COHABITATION NOT COORDINATION - DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HOW PEOPLE WITH COPD AND THEIR SPOUSES USE THEIR TIME. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 19 (pp. 100). WILEY-BLACKWELL. |
| 2014 | Fulton, A., Hill, A., Williams, M., Howe, P., & Coates, A. (2014). OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS AND COPD: HOW HAS CITING A RETRACTED RCT IMPACTED THE LITERATURE?. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 19 (pp. 49). WILEY-BLACKWELL. |
| 2013 | Williams, M., Lewis, L., Mckeough, Z., Holland, A., Lee, A., Mcnamara, R., . . . Effing, T. (2013). ASSOCIATION BETWEEN EXERCISE SESSION ATTENDANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS IN EXERCISE OUTCOMES IN PEOPLE WITH COPD. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 18 (pp. 56). WILEY-BLACKWELL. |
| 2013 | Hunt, T., Williams, M. T., & Olds, T. (2013). VALIDATION OF NON-WEAR TIME DURING ACTIVITY MONITORING IN PEOPLE WITH COPD. In RESPIROLOGY Vol. 18 (pp. 51). WILEY-BLACKWELL. |
| 2011 | Das, R., Buckley, J., & Williams, M. (2011). SENSATION OF URGENCY; WHICH INSTRUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AND WHICH DIMENSIONS OF SENSATION DO THEY MEASURE? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.. In NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS Vol. 30 (pp. 915-916). SCOTLAND, Glasgow: WILEY-BLACKWELL. WoS1 |
| 2007 | Maher, C., Williams, M., Olds, T., & Lane, A. (2007). Using the internet to increase physical activity in teenagers with cerebral palsy are you kidding?! Part 1 Program usability testing. In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Vol. 10 (pp. 68). Mitchell, ACT: Sports Medicine Australia. DOI |
| 2007 | Chipchase, L., Williams, M., & Robertson, V. (2007). Electrophysical agents in physiotherapy practice and education: still a good idea after all these years?. In Physiotherapy Vol. 93 (pp. 97). UK: Elsevier Ltd.. DOI |
| 2007 | Maher, C. A., Williams, M. T., Olds, T. S., & Lane, A. (2007). Adolescents with cerebral palsy : do patterns of physical and sedentary activity differ from able bodied adolescents?. In Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Vol. 10 (pp. 121). Mitchell, ACT: Sports Medicine Australia. DOI |
| 2007 | Chipchase, L., Williams, M., & Robertson, V. (2007). The views of physiotherapists: Education and new graduate preparedness in electrophysical agents. In Physiotherapy Vol. 93 (pp. 100). UK: Elsevier. DOI |
| 2006 | Lange, B., Williams, M., Fulton, I., & Craigie, M. (2006). Virtual reality distraction for children receiving minor medical procedures. In CYBERPSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOR Vol. 9 (pp. 691). MARY ANN LIEBERT INC. WoS1 |
| 2005 | Mitchell, S., Farrant, J., Williams, M., Bersten, A., & Rutten, A. (2005). Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation enhances cough flows and volumes in normal subjects. In AUSTRALIAN CRITICAL CARE Vol. 18 (pp. 172). ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. |
| 2005 | Lange, B., Williams, M. T., Fulton, I., & Craigie, M. (2005). Virtual reality as a distraction technique for children during minor medical procedures in a pediatric emergency department. In CYBERPSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOR Vol. 8 (pp. 337-338). MARY ANN LIEBERT, INC. |
| 2005 | Lange, B., Williams, M. T., Fulton, I., & Jones, S. (2005). Effectiveness of virtual reality in reducing pain and anxiety during digital nerve block. In CYBERPSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOR Vol. 8 (pp. 337). MARY ANN LIEBERT, INC. |
| 2005 | Lange, B., Williams, M. T., Fulton, I., Craigie, M., & Thomas, B. (2005). Subjective, physiological, and adverse effects of the virtual reality ARQuake game compared to watching an animated movie in children aged 6-17 years. In CYBERPSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOR Vol. 8 (pp. 338-339). MARY ANN LIEBERT INC. |
| 2005 | Williams, M. T., & Wache, D. M. (2005). 'Just link and leave' a recipe for disaster for online discussions. In Breaking the Boundaries: The International Experience in Open, Distance and Flexible Education. www.unisa.edu.au/odlaaconference/referred-papers.htm: ODLAA. |
| 2005 | Chipchase, L., Williams, M. T., & Robertson, V. (2005). Factors affecting choice of curricula content in entry level physiotherapy programs. In Mind the gaps : conference proceedings : abstracts and programme.. New Zealand: The Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAME). |
| 2004 | Green, M., Williams, M. T., & Van Kessel, A. G. M. (2004). How to help postgraduate students identify plagiarism : do not just tell them. In M. Marsden, & H. H (Eds.), Educational integrity : plagiarism and other perplexities : proceedings of the first Australasian Educational Integrity Conference. Adelaide: University of South Australia. |
| 2001 | Tan, A., Gomez, J., Rajadurai, V., Lin, R., Mathews, J., Williams, M. T., & Paratz, J. (2001). Closed versus partially ventilated endotracheal suction in preterm neonates under birth weight of 1000 grams: Physiologic consequences. In 7th National Cardiothoracic Special Group Conference, Adelaide 2001. |
| 2001 | Scharfbillig, R. W., Williams, M. T., & Redmond, T. (2001). Critical Review of the Sever's Disease Literature. In Australian Podiatry Council National Conference, Canberra May 2001. |
| 2001 | Williams, M. T., & Feldman, R. (2001). Can American and Australian Students Benefit from Working Collaboratively on a Joint Assignment?. In 7th National Cardiothoracic Special Group Conference, Adelaide 2001: Proceedings published in the Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. |
| 2001 | Hassam, M., & Williams, M. T. (2001). Neonatal Chest Percussion - Does a single session of education alter percussive force and technique?. In 7th National Cardiothoracic Special Group Conference, Adelaide 2001. |
| 2001 | Synnot, M. A., & Williams, M. T. (2001). Prevalence of low back pain in subjects with chronic airflow limitation - A preliminary study. In 7th National Cardiothoracic Special Conference, Adelaide 2001. |
| 2000 | Iasiello, H., Williams, M. T., & McEvoy, M. P. (2000). Reliability of Sonographic Assessment and Measurement of Flexor Tendons in Typists.. In ASA 2000- Sound of the Future National Conference. |
| 2000 | Lam, L., Williams, M. T., & Fulton, I. J. (2000). Vertical spinal creek in adolescents. In 7th Scientific Conference of the International Federation of Othopaedic Manipulative Therapists (pp. 238-249). Australia: University of Western Australia. |
| 1999 | Grimmer Somers, K. A., Gill, T., & Williams, M. T. (1999). Reducing load carried by adolescents in pursuit of their education. In 13th Annual PHAA Conference - Our place, our health: local values and global directions. |
| 1998 | Williams, M. T., Grimmer, K. A., & Gill, T. (1998). Spinal pain and load carrying: A prevalence study in high school students. In 30th Annual Conference of the Public Health Association of Australia Inc. |
| - | Lloyd, R., Petito, E., Suppiah, V., Hall, C., Williams, M., & Hotham, E. (n.d.). An audit of medications across two sites of an aged care organization in South Australia. In RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY Vol. 12 (pp. E38). ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. |
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Multicomponent digital intervention for breathlessness and physical activity in people with severe asthma, MRFF - PPHRI 2023 Chronic Respiratory Conditions Grant, 01/03/2024 - 28/02/2029
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New Co-designing with consumers, carers and other stakeholders a self-management plan for breathlessness crises from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)., MRFF - PPHR - Preventive and Public Health Research, 01/07/2023 - 01/07/2026
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Respiratory health in adult children of people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Physiotherapy Research Foundation, 01/09/2016 - 31/05/2018
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Assessing the sensation of desire to void: development of a new instrument, Physiotherapy Research Foundation, 01/12/2013 - 30/08/2017