Occupational Therapy Publications
Research in Occupational Therapy Publications is concerned with enabling occupations to promote health, well-being, social inclusion and social justice at individual, family, community and societal levels. Research topics include work related injuries, physical activity, environmental factors of well-being and, rehabilitation. Topics include global access to treatment, radiotherapy and various surgical approaches.
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Submissions from 2018
Understanding Parkinson’s Through Visual Narratives: “I’m Not Mrs. Parkinson’s”, S. G. Lutz, Jeffrey D. Holmes, D. Rudman, A. M. Johnson, K. LaDonna, and M. E. Jenkins
Using Eye-Tracking Technology for Communication in Rett Syndrome: Perceptions of Impact, Kelli Vessoyan, Gill Steckle, Barb Easton, Megan Nichols, Victoria Mok Siu, and Janette McDougall
Submissions from 2017
Domain-Based and Overall Life Satisfaction for Youth with Chronic Conditions: The Role of Personal, Interpersonal, and Environmental Factors Over a One-Year Period, Janette McDougall and Virginia Wright
Submissions from 2016
Three-year Trajectories of Global Perceived Quality of Life for Youth With Chronic Health Conditions, Janette McDougall, David J. DeWit, Megan Nichols, Linda Miller, and F. Virginia Wright
Submissions from 2015
Youth with Disabilities Talk About Spirituality: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Patricia J. Baldwin, Jan Evans, Nicole Etherington, Megan Nichols, Viginia Wright, and Janette McDougall
The Child and Adolescent Scale of Environment (CASE): Further validation with youth who have chronic conditions, Gary Bedell and Janette McDougal
Maternal Factors and the Emotional and Behavioural Functioning of Adolescents With Chronic Health Conditions, Nicole Etherington, Janette McDougall, David DeWit, and Virginia Wright
Quality of Life and Self-Determination: Youth with Chronic Health Conditions Make the Connection, Janette McDougall, Patricia Baldwin, Jan Evans, Megan Nichols, Nicole Ehterington, and Virginia Wright
Prevalence and Influences of Preschoolers’ Sedentary Behaviors in Early Learning Centers: A Cross-Sectional Study, Patricia Tucker, Leigh M. Vanderloo, Shauna M. Burke, Jennifer D. Irwin, and Andrew M. Johnson
Submissions from 2014
Scoping Review - Physical Accessibility & Post-secondary Education, Lea E. Klinger
ICF-based Functional Components and Contextual Factors as Correlates of Perceived Quality of Life for Youth With Chronic Conditions, Janette McDougall, Virginia Wright, David DeWit, and Linda Miller
Submissions from 2013
Physical Accessibility Measure for Schools, Lea E. Klinger
University Campus Accessibility Measure, Lea E. Klinger
The Youth Report Version of the Child and Adolescent Scale of Participation (CASP): Assessment of Psychometric Properties and Comparison With Parent Report, Janette McDougall, Gary Bedell, and Virginia Wright
Submissions from 2012
The Effects of Word Length, Articulation, Oral-motor Movement, and Lexicality on Gait: A Pilot Study, K. L. Davie, Janis E. Oram Cardy, J. D. Holmes, M. Gagnon, A. Hyde, M. E. Jenkins, and Andrew M. Johnson
Assessing the Psychometric Properties of Both a Global and a Domain-Specific Perceived Quality of Life Measure When Used with Youth Who Have Chronic Conditions, Janette McDougall, Virginia Wright, Megan Nichols, and Linda Miller
Certified Professional Co-Active Coaches: Why They Enjoy Coaching, Courtney Newnham-Kanas, Don Morrow, and Jennifer D. Irwin
Interrelated Processes toward Quality of Life in Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Grounded Theory, Miranda Tsonis, Janette McDougall, Angela Mandich, and Jennifer Irwin
Submissions from 2011
Applying the ICF Framework to Study Changes in Quality-of-Life for Youth With Chronic Conditions, Janette McDougall, Virginia Wright, Jonathan Schmidt, Linda Miller, and Karen Lowry
The Quantitative Assessment of Motivational Interviewing Using Co-Active Life Coaching Skills as a Treatment for Adults Struggling with Obesity, Courtney Newnham-Kanas, Jennifer D. Irwin, Don Morrow, and Danielle Battram
Participants' Perceived Utility of Motivational Interviewing Using Co-Active Life Coaching Skills on Their Struggle with Obesity, Courtney Newnham-Kanas, Don Morrow, and Jennifer D. Irwin
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Challenges and Opportunities in After-School Programs: Providers’ Perspectives, Heather M. Thomas, L. Fellner, Patricia Tucker, and Jennifer D. Irwin
University Students' Satisfaction with, Interest in Improving, and Receptivity to Attending Programs Aimed at Health and Well-being, Patricia Tucker and Jennifer D. Irwin
Physical Activity at Daycare: Childcare Providers’ Perspectives for Improvements, Patricia Tucker, Melissa M. van Zandvoort, Shauna M. Burke, and Jennifer D. Irwin
The Influence of Parents and the Home Environment on Preschoolers' Physical Activity Behaviours: A Qualitative Investigation of Childcare Providers' Perspectives, Patricia Tucker, Melissa M. van Zandvoort, Shauna M. Burke, and Jennifer D. Irwin