Vanessa D. Jewell

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Occupational Therapy. 2015 Texas Woman's University, Dallas, TX Dissertation: Occupation-Centered Practice and Skilled Nursing Facilities: Myth or Reality?

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy. 2006 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Group Thesis: Effects of Child-Caregiver Interaction on Play Occupations Among Young Children Institutionalized in Eastern Europe

Bachelor of Science - Psychology. 2003 University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Group Thesis: Gait Pattern Differences and the Effects of Different Types of Footwear

Academic Employment

Assistant Professor (2015-present). School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, Occupational Therapy Department, Creighton University. Omaha, NE. • Director of the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program Adjunct Assistant Professor (2013-2015). School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, Occupational Therapy Department, Creighton University. Omaha, NE. Clinical Assistant Professor (2010-2013). Health Professions Department, Occupational Therapy Program, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. La Crosse, WI. Assessment of Motor and Process Skills Faculty (2012-present). Center for Innovative Occupational Therapy Solutions. Fort Collins, CO.

Clinical Employment

Occupational Therapist (Summer 2012). Prairie Rehabilitation. Worthington, MN. Occupational Therapist (Summer 2012). Accelerated Rehabilitation. Spencer, IA. Occupational Therapist (Summer 2011). Lakes Regional Healthcare. Spirit Lake, IA. Occupational Therapist (Summer 2011). Spencer Hospital. Spencer, IA. Contract/Travel Occupational Therapist (2008-2010). Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital; Courage Center; Boone Rehabilitation Services; Rehab Choice; Premier Health Services; Prairie Rehabilitation Services. Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota. Occupational Therapist (2008). St. Anthony Regional Hospital. Carroll, IA Occupational Therapist (2006-2008). Courage Center. Minneapolis, MN Occupational Therapist (2006-2008). Allina Hospitals. Minneapolis, MN

Grants Jewell, V., Holm, S. (2017-2018). Effectiveness of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to Improve Client-Centered Practice and Client Satisfaction in Inpatient Rehabilitation. HealthSouth Therapy Grant. $5965.00 [Funded]. Jewell, V. (2017). Use of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to Improve Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy Students. AAdvantage Global Scholars Travel Grant. $1400 [Funded]. Jewell, V., Harris, B., Laughlin, A., & White, N. (2017). Identification of Family Needs to Improve Quality of Life for Families Living with Type 1 Diabetes. George Haddix Grant. $15,000.00 Jewell, V., Smith, S., Dowd, M., & Naber, L. (2016). Improving the Quality of Life of Families with Children with Type 1 Diabetes with Occupational Performance Coaching. Pipeline to Proposal Awards Independent Tier III – Proposal Development Project. $50,000.00 Jewell, V., Madigan, C., & Smith, S. (2016). Occupational Performance Coaching for Families with Children with Type 1 Diabetes. School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Student Fellowship (Carrie Madigan). $3000. Jewell, V., Lohman, H., & Stoffer, K. (2015-2016). Blending Client-Centered Care and Critical Pathways with Acute Orthopedic Clients. School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Student Fellowship (Katherine Stoffer). Funded. $3000.00 [Funded]. Jewell, V. & Gronwaldt, V. (2012). Use of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills to Develop Student Clinical Reasoning in a Student Run Clinic. Faculty Development Grant. $14,796.86

Published Works

Jewell, V.D., Pickens, N., Burns, S. (submitted). Identification and effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in skilled nursing facilities: A scoping review. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics Belarmino, J., Smith, S., & Jewell, V.D. (submitted). Extent of Use and Linkage of the ICF to Frames of Reference and Interventions in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Occupational Therapy in HealthCare Swiatek, D., & Jewell, V.D. (submitted). LGBT Seniors: Including the Invisible Population. Occupational Therapy Practice. Frigo, N., Hanneman, E., Kashale, A., Sutton, M., Wright, E., Jewell, V.D. (submitted). Utility of the Occupation-Centered Intervention for Level I Fieldwork. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. Villasenor, R., Smith, S., & Jewell, V.D. (accepted). A Systematic Review of Sound-Based Interventions to Improve School-Related Abilities in Children with Sensory Processing Dysfunction. Journal of Occupational Therapy in Schools and Early Intervention. Burgess, G., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives on Binocular Diplopia in Neurorehabilitation: A National Survey. Neurorehabilitation. Watson, M., Jewell, V.D., Smith, S. (2018). Journey Interrupted: A Phenomenological Exploration of Miscarriage. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy. Morawski, D.L., Padilla, R., & Jewell, V. (2018). Working with Elders Who Have Had Cerebrovascular Accidents. In Lohman, H., Byers-Connon, S., & Padilla, R. Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA (4th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323498463 Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2017). Impact on Quality of Life Following the Implantable Miniature Telescope Procedure. Activities, Adaptation, & Aging. https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2017.1398032 Russell, M., Jewell, V.D., Poskey, G., & Russell, A. (2017). Enteral feeding and its impact on family mealtime routines for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: A mixed method study. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. Early Online, 1-10. doi:10.1111/1440- 1630.12418 Jewell, V., & Pickens, N. (2017). Psychometric Evaluation of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health. 37(2), 82-88. doi: 10.1177/153944921668619 Jewell, V.D., Pickens, N.D., Hersch, G., & Jensen, G. (2016). An exploration into occupation- centered practice in skilled nursing facilities. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 34(1), 43-56. Cappozzo, C., & Jewell, V. (Winter 2012-2013). Hands-on lab: Occupational therapy students embark on unique learning opportunity. University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse College of Science and Health Newsletter, 8(1), 10-11. Jewell, V., & Schultz, S. (2010). Medicare reimbursement trends: Effect on access to skilled nursing facilities, services, and discharge outcomes. Physical Disabilities Special Interest Section Quarterly, 33, 1-3.

Manuscripts In Progress Bennett, L., Jewell, V.D., Scheirton, L., & Muira, B. (in progress). Productivity standards and the impact on quality of care in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Watson, M., & Jewell, V.D. (in progress). The role of occupational therapy for miscarriage. Swiatek, D., & Jewell, V.D. (in progress). Cognitive Evaluation: Is it time to require standardized assessments? Johnson, L., Jewell, V.D., & Smith, S. (in progress). Occupational Performance Coaching for Parents of Picky Eaters. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Jewell, V.D., Einck, C., Naiberg, J., & Bahle-Lampe, A. (in progress). Exploring a Client- Driven mCIMT Program for a Young Stroke Survivor: A Case Report. Occupational Therapy in Healthcare Jewell, V.D., & Sieck, R. (in progress). Exploring a Client-Centered Mirror Therapy Home Program: A Case Report. Physical Disabilities Special Interest Section Quarterly. Lesniak, H., & Jewell, V.D. (in progress). The Impact of a 6-Week Yoga Program on the Quality of Life of Adults after Brain Injury. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy. Kerr, L., Jewell, V.D., & Jensen, L. (in progress). Systematic Review of Stretching Interventions to Improve Post-Stroke Spasticity. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Jewell, V.D., Phillips, S., & Griswold, LA (in progress). Professional Reasoning after Level II Fieldwork and the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment. American Journal of Occupational Therapy Kuester, E., Jewell, V.D. et al., (in progress). Utility of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment in Alaska Occupational Therapy Settings: A Mixed Methods Study. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. Jewell, V.D., Grajo, L., Burkley, J., Scott, S., Kaufman, T., & Lampe, A. (in progress). Internal Validity and Inter-Rater Reliability of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Research In Progress Jewell, V., Holm, S. (2017). Effectiveness of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to Improve Client-Centered Practice and Client Satisfaction in Inpatient Rehabilitation. HealthSouth Therapy Grant. [Collaboration with Regis University] Bahle-Lampe, & Jewell, V.D. (analysis). Quality Indicators as Reported by Occupational Therapy Students. Student Research In Progress

Akai, L., Ehresman, H., Lally, K., Russell, K., Schultze, M., Lohman, H., & Jewell, V.D. (data analysis). Bundling Initiative and Quality of Care in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties: Exploring Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals. Rehabilitation Journal TBA. Dunn, R., Lawson, T., Stewart, E., Linhart, J., Bahle-Lampe, A., & Jewell, V.D. (Data Collection). An Exploration into the Professional Growth of Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Students After Their Chosen Experiential Components. Education Journal TBA. Belarmino, J., & Jewell, V.D. (data analysis). ICF Linkage and Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions. OT Journal TBA Hinkley, E., Leach, C., & Jewell, V.D. (data analysis). Utility of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. OT Journal TBA Scott, S., & Jewell, V.D. (data analysis). Inter-Rater Reliability of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to Observe Pediatric Occupational Therapy Interventions. OT Journal TBA. Morrow, N., Townsend, B., Jewell, V.D., & Bahle-Lampe, A. (data analysis). Exploring the Perceived Professional and Personal Growth of Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Students. Journal TBD. Gaddy, C., Flecky, K., & Jewell, V.D. (data analysis). Use of the Occupational Adaptation Model to Improve Relative Mastery of Reading. Journal TBD. Watford, P., Jewell, V.D., Atler, K. (data analysis). Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy to Support Occupational Engagement of Older Adult Caregivers. Journal TBA. Garcia, E., Borth, M., Hoskins, M., Huesca, M., Jewell, V.D. (proposal). The role of occupational therapy in health promotion for families with a child with type 1 diabetes. Watson, C., Dickerson, S., Wienkes, T., Chang, I., Jewell, V.D. (proposal). Utility of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment for Occupational Therapy Mental Health Practice. OT in Mental Health.

International Presentations

Jewell, V., & Reynolds, M. (2018). Use of the OCIA to Develop and Implement Authentic Occupational Therapy (poster session). World Federation of Occupational Therapy. Capetown, South Africa. Jewell, V., Griswold, L., & Phillips, S. (2018). Developing Professional Reasoning for Occupational Therapy Students with the OCIA (oral presentation). World Federation of Occupational Therapy. Capetown, South Africa. Jewell, V. (2017). The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Guide to Designing Interventions (workshop). The 4th Annual OTIPM Symposium. Tokyo, Japan. Jewell, V., Reynolds, M., & Hackett, E. (2016). Learning the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment (workshop). International Occupation-Centered Symposium. Fort Collins, CO. Chard, G., & Jewell, V. (2015). Assessment of Motor and Process Skills Certification Course. British Association of Occupational Therapists. London, England. Jewell, V., & Pickens, N. (2014). Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Tool to Capture Occupation-Centered Practice (poster session). Occupational Therapy Intervention Process Model Symposium. Tokyo, Japan. Jewell, V. (2013). Exploration of a Home-Based Client-Centred mCIMT Program (poster session). Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy National Conference. Victoria, B.C., Canada

National Presentations

Jewell, V.D., & Reynolds, M. (2017). Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Practical Guide to Implementing Authentic Occupational Therapy. (Short Course). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA. Jewell, V.D., Lohman, H., Stoffer, K., & Joson, K. (2017). Hip and Kneed Best Practices in an Ever Changing Healthcare Environment. (Short Course). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA. Jewell, V.D., & Pickens, N. (2017). Psychometric Evaluation of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA. Beribak, A., & Jewell, V.D. (2017). The effectiveness of early active mobilization in zone II flexor tendon repair rehabilitation: A systematic review. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA. Watson, M., & Jewell, V.D. (2017). Journey Interrupted: A Phenomenological Exploration of Miscarriage. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA. Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2017). The Implantable Miniature Telescope and the Impact on Quality of Life: A Mixed Methods Study. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA. Johnson, L., Jewell, V.D., & Smith, S. (2017). Occupational Performance Coaching for Parents of Picky Eaters. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA. Villasenor, R., Smith, S., & Jewell, V. (2017). A Systematic Review of Sound-Based Interventions to Improve School-Related Abilities. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA. Jewell, V., & Phillips, S. (2017). The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Tool to Capture Occupation-Centered Practice (guest lecture). University of New Hampshire. Durham, NH. Jewell, V.D., Coppard, B., Coffelt, K., Henderson, W., Villasenor, R. (2017). A Day in the Life of a POTD Student. (Panel). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA. Jewell, V., & Hackett, E. (2016). The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Tool to Capture Occupation-Centered Practice (guest lecture). Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO. Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The Implantable Miniature Telescope: Impact on Quality of Life of Individuals with End Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration. (Short Course). Missouri Occupational Therapy Association. Branson, MO. Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The Implantable Miniature Telescope: Impact on Quality of Life of Individuals with End Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration. (Research Panel Presentation). Envision Conference. Denver, CO. Anderson, M., Hackett, E., Oja, K., Tippin, K., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The Occupation- Centered Intervention Assessment to Improve Intervention Design: A Pilot Study. (Poster Session). American Occupational Therapy Association. Chicago, IL. Lampe, A., Cochrane, Z.R., Bracciano, A., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). Distance Education Goes Interprofessional: Collaboration for Success. (poster session). American Occupational Therapy Association. Chicago, IL. Dewan, H., & Jewell, V. (2016). Identification of Barriers and Training Needs in Low Vision: A Survey of Low Vision Therapists (poster session). American Occupational Therapy Association. Chicago, IL. Jewell, V., Reynolds, M., & Swartzer, C. (2015). Occupation-Based and Occupation-Focused Interventions: A Practice Guide to Implementing Authentic Occupational Therapy (workshop). American Occupational Therapy Association. Nashville, TN.. Jewell, V. (2013). Guide to Authentic Occupational Therapy: A Tool for Designing Occupation- Based Interventions (oral presentation). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference. University Center, MI. Waldgovel, P., Webber, C., Jewell, V., & McCannon, R. (2013). Development of a Worksite Assessment for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Example (poster session). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference. University Center, MI. Jewell, V., & Cappozzo, C. (2013). Green House Model Nurtures Occupational Engagement with Older Adults (poster session). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference. University Center, MI. Jewell, V. (2012). Identification and Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Systematic Review (poster session). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference. Kalamazoo, MI. Jewell, V., Einck, C. & Naiberg, J. (2012). Evidence for a Client Centered Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Program (poster session). American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference. Indianapolis, IN. Berg, B., & Jewell, V.D. (2013). Assessment of Motor and Process Skills Certification Course. College of St. Scholastica. Duluth, MN. Bray-Jones, K., Griswold, L., & Jewell, V.D. (2012). Assessment of Motor and Process Skills Certification Course. University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. LaCrosse, WI.

Regional Presentations

Jewell, V.D., Stoffer, K., & Lohman, H. (2016). Examination of Occupational Therapy Practice in Acute Orthopedic Care. (Poster Session). St. Albert's Day. Creighton University. Omaha, NE Anderson, M., Hackett, E., Oja, K., Tippin, K., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The use of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to Build Confidence and Ability to Design Occupation-Centered Interventions. (Poster Session). Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association. Omaha, NE. Domina, A., Chang, W.P., Lampe, A., Coppard, B., Jewell, V., Mayer, A., Poutre, B., & Qi, Y. (2015). Using Health Sciences Reasoning Test to Assess Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student’s Critical Thinking Skills in Health: An Exploratory Study. (poster session). Creighton University Assessment Symposium: Making Purposeful Change. Omaha, NE. Whisner, S., Thom, C. & Jewell, V. (2010). OT-Clinical Improvement Measure (workshop). Iowa Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Des Moines, IA. Jewell, V. (2010). Medicare Reimbursement Trends: Effect on access to skilled nursing facilities, services, and discharge outcomes. Iowa Occupational Therapy Association fall conference (poster session). Des Moines, IA. Jewell, V. (2008). Implementation of a New Mental Health Occupational Therapy Program (oral presentation). St. Anthony Regional Hospital. Carroll, IA. Jewell, V. (2007). Administration of the Cognitive Performance Test (oral presentation). Courage Center. Minneapolis, MN. Jewell, V. (2006). Administration of the Cognitive Performance Test for Outpatient Occupational Therapists (oral presentation). Sister Kenny Institute of Rehabilitation. Minneapolis, MN. Jewell, V. (2005). Use of Adaptive Devices for Newly Deaf Veterans (oral presentation). Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Minneapolis, MN.

Courses Taught Creighton University (EOTD) OTD 386/POTD 386: Occupational therapy students will participate in a 3-week cross-cultural experience in the Dominican Republic focusing on the aspects of occupational therapy treatment in an international setting. A major focus of the experience will be exploration of the role of occupational therapy in an underserved global health setting utilizing the tenets of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Students will engage in cultural exploration of the Dominican culture utilizing the ICF and provide health-related education to multiple community partners. Implementation of treatment, patient education, reflection and discussion are the main methods used to promote student learning during the experience. OTD 601: The focus of this course is to disseminate findings from an individually design scholarly project under the direction and guidance of a faculty mentor. Students will complete a professional oral presentation.

Creighton University (POTD) POTD 500: Introduction to Clinical Doctoral Studies This course provides foundational information and skills for engaging in the post professional distance OTD program. Emphasis is on understanding the expectations and purpose of professional doctoral education; developing proficiency with computer hardware, software, and programs; demonstrating basic literature search strategies; developing professional writing skills; developing a plan of study; and building a learning community POTD 553: Introduction to Inquiry. This course is the first of a series of research courses. Emphasis of this course will be placed on developing critical research consumers and building a solid foundation in research. This course will examine evidence-based practice, explore the relationship among theory, research and practice and gain a thorough understanding of the research process. Both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies will be introduced and students will begin to understand numerous research designs. Critical knowledge and skills in research will be highlighted. Research literature in occupational therapy will be critically examined. POTD 554: Research Proposal The focus of this course is the development of a methodologically sound research proposal. Students will identify a research problem, formulate researchable questions; select a research design; quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods; that is best suited to answer the research questions. Both quantitative and qualitative data analyses will be discussed and students will apply such knowledge and skills in developing research proposals. The IRB process will be reviewed and implements for developed research proposals. Through proposal development, students will gain competence in scientific inquiry. POTD 555: Research Implementation The research proposals developed in the Research Proposal course will be implemented in this course. Emphasis is placed on the first-hand experience of the research process (e.g., recruitment of participants, data collection, analysis). Students will critically analyze and solve problems encountered during the proposal implementation process, which will be closely monitored by the course instructor to ensure research integrity. POTD 556: Manuscript Writing A scholarly written research manuscript is expected of students at the end of this course. POTD 580: Professional Trajectory Drawing on the understanding of occupation, professional practice, and professional identity and leadership from field and classroom experiences, students develop learning objectives to support a personal trajectory toward transformation of practice. These objectives will be carried out during the Professional Rotations. POTD 590: Doctoral Experiential Component Students constructed this professional experience by carrying out their personal learning objectives identified in POTD 580 Professional Trajectory. Course objectives move from personal and professional transformation toward the transformation of practice. During this experience, students are expected to function beyond the competencies of entry-level therapists. A total of 16 credit hours of Post Professional Rotation are required for graduation (unless waiver applications have been approved during POTD 580 Professional Trajectory). Number of credit hours assigned to each experience is based on learning objectives and approval by instructor.

University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse (MS OT) OT 530/531: Occupational Performance Analysis This course examines key concepts used in the description and analysis of occupational performance. This form, function, and meaning of occupations will be explored in relation to performance areas, process skills, activity and occupational configurations, client factors, and contextual issues. Task analysis, selection and grading of activity, the teaching/learning process, compensatory techniques, and occupation as therapeutic ends and means will be explored and applied in relation to the design and implementation of treatment with various populations in traditional and non-traditional settings. OT 640: Assistive Technology This course will refine skills in clinical decision making and task analysis, grading, adaptive equipment fabrication, and the therapeutic use of high and low technology in OT treatment. Computer technology and specific tool use will be emphasized. OT 641: Health Care Systems This course is designed to offer further depth in relation to advocacy skills, which will be examined and practiced as part of the change process in the contexts of client care and professional leadership. OT 661: Applied Mental Illness This course will include the study and hands on application of occupational dysfunction as a result of mental and cognitive dysfunction. Models and frames of reference utilized in the treatment of individuals with mental health diagnoses will be examined and critiqued. Group process, assessment and treatment techniques, and documentation specifically for this population will be explored. OT750/751: Scholarly Practice II: Occupational Therapy Research This course is the second in the series of research skills courses. It is designed to help the students apply previously learned statistical information to occupational therapy literature. Students will become familiar with research methodologies typically used in occupational therapy and will become skilled consumers of scholarly literature through extensive reading, analysis, and discussion of occupational therapy literature. Topics covered include reading scholarly articles, literature searching strategies, research methods, ethical research, and application/interpretation of statistical data. OT 760: Scholarly Practice III: Research Seminar This course is the third in the series of five Scholarly Practice courses. It is designed as a seminar course that provides the opportunity for students to participate in research data collection and analysis. Students will participate in various data collection exercises through lab experiences, and will create a culminating paper and poster that describes their process and results OT 775: Critical Analysis of Practice I This is the first of a two-part experience with problem-based learning. Working in small groups students will use critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and reflective practice to process case studies. These cases will be typical to occupational therapy practice and will require synthesis of material from several courses. Problems may relate to the occupational therapy process, ethical issues, supervision, etc. All cases will develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills that will be required of occupational therapists practicing in today’s health care arena. OT 776/777: Occupations and Interventions: Older Adults Occupational performance in the aging population will be explored with emphasis on the impact of disease or injury in the older adult population from diverse backgrounds. Specific focus will be on analysis of sociocultural, environmental, and personal life roles of the elderly as well as those disease/dysfunction processes that frequently impact this population. Students will practice the occupational therapy process of observation, evaluation, analysis, and treatment of this population during the laboratory component of this course. OT 785/786: Adult Clinical Practice This course is a synthesis of all courses from the curriculum. Students are given the opportunity to implement the OT process, select, administer, and interpret evaluation tools, develop and implement treatment interventions, practice clinical reasoning, measure outcomes, and improve documentation skills while working with adults with chronic conditions. Students will integrate theory, evidence, and clinical skills while being client-centered and occupation-based through all aspects of the OT process.

Student Mentorship with Research Projects

2017-2018 Use of the Falls Assessment to Predict Falls in Acute Care. Katherine Capistan. 2017-2018 Occupational Adaptation model to Improve Literacy in School Age Children. Crystal Gaddy 2017-2018 OCIA Utility and Validity in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Emily Hinkley, Christen Leach. 2017-2018 Professional and Personal Growth from the POTD Program. Nichole Morrow. Barbara Townsend 2017-2018 Survey on Fall Prevention Strategies for Older Adults. Sorna Perumal 2017-2018 Inter-Rater Reliability of the OCIA. Stacey Scott 2017-2018 Use of Various Teaching Strategies and NBCOT Pass Rates of OTA Programs. Marlene Vogt 2017-2018 Use of Journaling to Improve Participation of Caregivers. Patty Watford. 2017-2019 Type 1 Diabetes and the Role of Occupational Therapy. Borth, Garcia, Huesca. 2017-2019 OCIA Utility in Mental Health Practice. Wienkes, Chang, Watson, Dickerson. 2016-2018 HealthCare Policy Influences on Treatment of Hip and Knee Orthopedic Conditions. EOTD Group. Akai, Lally, Schultze 2016-2018 DEC Experiences for POTD Students. EOTD Group. Dunn, Lawson, Wright, Linhart. 2016-2017 Cognitive Standardized Assessments in Skilled Nursing Facilities. Daniel Swaitek 2016-2017 Examination of the Use of Standardized Assessments to Measure Pain. Allison Hubert 2016-2017 A Systematic Review of Stretching and Splinting to Manage Post-Stroke Spasticity. Lindsey Kerr 2016-2017 The Impact of a Community Yoga Program on the Quality of Life for Individuals after Stroke. Heather Lesniak 2016-2017 Occupational Performance Coaching for Families with Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Study. Carrie Madigan 2016-2017 Mindfulness Interventions: A Case Study in Mental Health. Megan McCarthy 2016-2017 Inter-rater Reliability of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment. Joy Burkley 2016-2017 Clinical Reasoning and the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment. Sarah Phillips 2016-2017 Occupational Therapists’ Perception of Group Therapy in Inpatient Rehabilitation Settings. Cassandra Ginn 2016-2017 Productivity Standards and their Impact on Quality of Care in Clinical Practice: A Question of Ethics. Leslie Bennett 2016-2017 Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives on the Use of Partial or Complete Occlusion in the Management of Binocular Diplopia. Gillian Burgess 2015-2017 Utility of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment in Outpatient Rehabilitation. Nora Frigo, Emily Hanneman, Adrianne Kashale, Margaret Sutton, Erin Wright 2015-2017 Utility Studies of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment Among Students and Fieldwork Educators in Alaska. Amelia Kellar, Erin Kuester, Carolyn Pakutz, Kate Wondra 2015-2016 Identification of Barriers and Training Needs in Low Vision: A Survey of Low Vision Therapists. Himanshu Dewan 2015-2016 Professional Competencies Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Practice: An Examination of Occupational Therapists’ Perceptions. Frankey Ukey 2015-2016 Mirror Therapy as a Home Program: A Case Study. Ramey Sieck 2015-2016 Enteral feeding and its impact on family mealtime routines for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: A mixed method study. Marion Russell 2015-2016 Student Learning Styles and Ethical Practice during Level II Fieldwork. Shelley Sehorn 2015-2016 Impact of Theory Development and Evidence Based Practice on Development and Revision of the United States Entry Level Occupational Therapy Curricula. Jeanine L. Clausen 2015-2016 Journey Interrupted: A Phenomenological Exploration of Miscarriage and Motherhood. Marit A. Watson 2015-2016 A Meta-Analysis of the Current Issues in Assistive Technology for Children with Multiple Disabilities in School Setting. Romana Villasenor 2015-2016 Low Vision Rehabilitation after the Implantable Miniature Telescope Procedure: The Role of Occupational Therapy. Tara Boehne 2015-2016 Occupational-performance coaching for parents of picky eaters. Lisa Johnson 2014-2016 Research Project Title: Use of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to Build Confidence and Ability to Design Occupation-Centered Interventions. EOTD Group. Class of 2017. 2012-2013 Mentored five graduate research assistants, two regional presentations, one publication, and provided training on data collection.

Awards and Scholarships

2012 Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholarship 2010 Grace Emanuel Gilkeson Fellowship

Service

Professional Service OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health. Review Panel, 2017-present Quality of Life Research. Review Panel, 2017-present Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, Review Panel, 2017-present Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Invited Reviewer, 2014-2015 American Occupational Therapy Association, Annual Conference Reviewer – Research Submissions, 2011-2014; 2017-present Creighton University, University Service Distance Program Administrators, 2016-present Interdisciplinary CEU Event, 2016 Creighton University, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions Distance Education Advisory Committee, 2015-present Creighton University, Occupational Therapy Program Occupational Therapy Curriculum Committee, 2015-present Occupational Therapy Scientific Review Committee, 2013-present. Occupational Therapy EOTD Admissions Interviews, 2013- present Occupational Therapy POTD Admissions Subcommittee. 2017-present Occupational Therapy Assessment Committee, 2014-present Search and Screen Committee, 2014-present; Chair 2017-present POTD Course Sequence Task Force, 2015- present POTD International Track Task Force, 2015-present POTD China Cohort Task Force, 2016-present OTD Research Task Force, 2016-2017

University of Wisconsin- La Crosse, University Service Gerontology Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 2011-2013 Graduate Curriculum Committee, 2012-2013

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Occupational Therapy Program Service Admissions Committee, 2010-2013 Curriculum Revision Committee, 2010-2013 Scholarship Committee, 2010-2013

Professional Credentials and Certifications

Occupational Therapy National Registration (2006-present) Licensed Occupational Therapist in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nebraska Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (2011-present) Fieldwork Educator Certification (2011-present) Certified Brain Injury Specialist (2007-2008) Physical Agent Modalities certification for the state of Minnesota

Memberships American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 2003-present Iowa Occupational Therapy Association (IOTA), 2008-2011 Continuing Education Committee Chair, 2009-2010 Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association (2014-present)

Doctoral Experiential Component Student Mentoring Dates Name Focus University May 2017-May 2018 Kaeleigh Hicks Research Nova Southeastern Jan 2018- May 2018 Erin Kuester Research Creighton May 2017- Dec 2017 Janel Belarmino Research Creighton May 2017- Dec 2017 Leslie Bennett Research Creighton August 2016-Dec 2016 Tara Boehne Scholarly Writing Creighton August 2016-Dec 2016 Jeanine Clausen Scholarly Writing Creighton May 2016-August 2016 Kristin Joson Scholarly Writing Creighton May 2016-August 2016 Romana Villasenor Scholarly Writing Creighton May 2015-August 2016 Himanshu Dewan Academic Creighton May 2015-August 2016 Frankey Ukey Academic Creighton

Education Workshops Attended

No More Whining About Poor Student Writing: Changing Behaviors to Improve Student Writing (2016). Creighton University. Office for Academic Excellence and Assessment. Assessment of Group Projects. (2012). University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Designing Graduate Courses for Integrative Learning: Theory, Research, Implementation, and Assessment. (2010). Colorado State University. Building More Feedback Into Your Classes. (2010). University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. Unlocking the Secret to Student Engagement. (2010). University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.