annual report

2009 annual report

UNFOLDING COMMUNITY FROM HERE

F A C U L T Y O F M E D I C I N E

D E p A r T M E N T O F O C C U p A T I O N A L S C I E N C E & O C C U p A T I O N A L T h E r A p Y

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Unfolding Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy 2009 4

Unfolding Learning 7

Master of Occupational Therapy 8

Student List 9

Capstone Conference 12

Fieldwork 14

MOT Course List 17

Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences 20

Rehabilitation Sciences Online Program 22

Student Award Recipients 24

Unfolding Gratitude 26

Unfolding Continuing Professional Education 27

Unfolding Community 30

Staff List 33

Faculty List 33

OS&OT Tenure Track Faculty 33

Clinical Faculty and Associate Members 34

Unfolding Research 35

Featured Researcher Dr. Bill Miller 37

Awards 38

Grants 39

Publications 43

Presentations 49

Professional Service 50

Journal Reviewing 53

sEEING bEYOND THE TREEs FROM HERE

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UNFOLDING OCCUpaTIONaL THERapY aND OCCUpaTIONaL sCIENCETaL JaRUs, HEaD

“Unfolding Community” continues to be a main focus of

our departmental energies. As the only Occupational Therapy

program in British Columbia, we feel that OS&OT plays an

important role in ensuring a vital and expansive community

for all of our different stakeholders. With the establishment

of our Strategic Plan as well as specific milestones, 2009 was

a year of looking at and working towards our five defined

goals for success and growth. All five of these areas have a

component of community within them.

As we continue to grow and expand into our new role as

a department, we at OS&OT are enjoying, watching, and

participating as our Community Unfolds.

Research

Strengthen capacity for scholarly activity in occupation,

participation and health

Our faculty members continued to be on the forefront of

research in their various areas of expertise. In 2009, 39

journal articles, 46 conference proceedings and abstracts,

and five book chapters were produced from our department.

OS&OT faculty participate in over $7 million worth of funded

research projects of which almost $3 million is held as a

Principal Investigator by one of our faculty. See the research

section starting on page 35 for full details.

Dr. Bill Miller, an Associate Professor at OS&OT, was the

lead researcher on a successful CIHR Emerging Team grant.

Working with researchers from across the country, Dr. Miller

and his team will be examining power wheelchair use in older

populations. See page 37 for more information on this excit-

ing study.

Our 2009 Capstone Conference was a resounding success.

Held at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC, it

was a day showcasing the research projects of our graduating

class. Over 200 guests enjoyed a day of podium and poster

presentations, with a keynote address by Virginia “Ginny”

Fearing. Thanks to funding from the Cedar Lodge Endow-

ment, a second keynote was given by Victoria Maxwell, a

one-woman show entitled “Funny… You Don’t Look Crazy”

based on her experiences with bipolar disorder.

Learning Community

Create an invigorating and sustainable learning community

We continue to support our four graduate programs, the

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), and joint Research

Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences (MSc/PhD),

Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Certificate in Rehabili-

tation Sciences (MRSc) shared with the Department of

Physical Therapy. Summaries from each of these programs

are contained within this report.

We accepted a cohort of 48 bright students in to the MOT

program this fall, bringing our total MOT student population to

96 students. The students bring with them a rich and diverse

background which enlivens our learning community. See a

report on the program later in this report.

In May 2009 we celebrated with our first two PhD candi-

dates, Jocelyn Harris and Dana Anaby from the Research

Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences who were

granted their doctorates. Both have gone on to pursue Post

Doctoral Fellowships.

Welcome to the 2009 Annual Report of the Department of Occupational Science and

Occupational Therapy (OS&OT) in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

It was a year full of both individual and departmental successes.

2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 5


We also completed a Continuing Professional Education

Needs Assessment and Survey in 2009 – see page 27 for a

full report of results. In 2010 we are developing and presenting

a continuing education program addressing the educational

needs of the clinical community based on the results of this survey.

Expansion

Develop a comprehensive and progressive plan for program

expansion to meet the needs of British Columbians and beyond

We continue to explore and work with various stakeholders

to create capacity in the OT workforce in BC to meet the

employment demands and health care needs of British

Columbians. Challenging problems require strong teamwork

and innovative solutions.

We continued as educational consultants to the BC OT Work-

force Planning Collaborative, pulling together national and

provincial professional associations /organizations, employers and

educators. This group continues to work with the province to

ensure that health planning decisions are based on accurate

human resource data, with the hope that this will affect the

province’s analysis of the need for more occupational therapists.

One of the possible solutions could then be an expansion in

the number of funded seats for our MOT program.

As another solution for alleviating the shortage of OTs in the

province, OS&OT established its collaboration with McMaster

University to offer the Occupational Therapy Exam Prepara-

tion (OTep) to internationally educated Occupational Therapists.

A more detailed explanation of this program is contained

later in this report.

People

Invest in a culture of professional development and collegiality

and launch a targeted plan to recruit and retain people of the

highest calibre

2009 was a year of recognition and success for OS&OT faculty.

Donna Drynan, our Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and

Clinical Assistant Professor, was recognized as OT of the

Year by the British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists

(BCSOT). Donna earned this prestigious honour for the work

she has done to further fieldwork education and inter-profes-

sional practice. In addition, Donna also won the UBC Faculty

of Medicine “Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching“.

These two awards recognize the excellence, dedication and

creativity that Donna brings to OS&OT.

Dr. Liisa Holsti was recognized for her expertise when she

was nominated for and accepted the role of UBC Centre

Leader for Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Program,

a consortium of 17 child and youth research programs from

across Canada, dedicated to training the next generation of

clinician scientists.

Dr. Susan Forwell was recognized by the Canadian Associa-

tion of Occupational Therapists with a President’s Medal for

furthering the profession of Occupational Therapy.

Dr. Catherine Backman received the Distinguished Scholar

Award from the Association of Rheumatology Health Profes-

sionals (a Division of the American College of Rheumatology).

We welcomed six visiting scholars in 2009: Sally Wyke,

Director, Alliance for Self Care Research, Professor of Health



and Social Care, Department of Nursing and Midwifery,

University of Stirling, (United Kingdom); Professor Lindy

Clemson, Department of Occupational Therapy at the

University of Sydney (Australia); and Dr. Eleanor Schneider,

Department of Occupational Therapy at Haifa University

(Israel); Dr. Brian Dudgeon, Associate Professor, Division

of Occupational Therapy, University of Washington (USA);

Karen Beaulieu, Senior Lecturer, University of Northampton,

(United Kingdom); Professor Michelle Clark, Institute of

Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of

Technology (Australia)

Our Clinician Professional Development session “How to plan,

prepare and deliver an effective and engaging class” was

attended by 17 teaching clinicians. We value the time and

expertise clinicians bring to our teaching program and strive

to provide them with opportunities for growth as teachers.

Outreach

Advance the department’s visibility and reach at UBC,

provincially, nationally and internationally

I continue to travel around the province meeting with clini-

cians and practice leaders to continue to expand OS&OT’s

collaboration and involvement in future planning, including

the Interior, the Island and the North. Specifically we met

with stakeholders in the North to discuss the possibility of

creating a rural stream for our MOT program. It is still in the

early planning stages, but it is important that we continue to

enfold these ideas into our large plans.

OS&OT was very proud to produce three newsletters in 2009,

especially as they seem to go viral, forwarded from clinician

to clinician. We also developed a new logo as well as new

promotional materials. In 2010 we will tackle our website,

with a planned new look and architecture, to better commu-

nicate with our community and clinicians.

Two of our faculty members traveled to China in 2009.

Dr. Susan Forwell took part in a two week tour, co-or-

ganized by the CAOT and People to People. It was a very

illuminating and successful trip. Michael Lee also traveled to

China in the fall of 2009, as an expert, providing lectures and

workshops in developing community mental health teams

and psycho-social rehabilitation programs. Both trips resulted

in new linkages and relationships with China.

Much more information about our outreach activities are

found on page 30.

2009 was a productive and fascinating year, as OS&OT continues to unfold and grow as a

department and member of the vibrant community of clinicians, teachers, and stakeholders, in

local, provincial and national arenas in occupational science and occupational therapy.

Thankfully, there is never a dull moment!!


UNFOLDING LEaRNING

OS&OT is the home to 4 academic programs, the Master

of Occupational Therapy (entry into practice program), the

Research Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences (MSc/

PhD program shared with the Department of Physical Therapy)

and two on-line programs, the Master in Rehabilitation

Science (shared with the Department of Physical Therapy) and

Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation (shared with McMaster

University and the Department of Physical Therapy).

We are very proud to offer a diverse range of academic

programs and experiences for students looking to begin their

careers as Occupational Therapists and clinicians looking to

either participate in research or inter-professional learning.

The following pages detail our academic programs as well as

demonstrate the diversity and successes of our students.

Master of Occupational Therapy Program

Occupational therapy is one of the health care disciplines that

provides specialized rehabilitation services to maintain, restore

or improve the ability of children, adults and older adults to

perform the occupations of daily life, which may be impaired

as a result of illness, injury, congenital or acquired disabilities,

or social disadvantage.

The OS&OT offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

program, which is a two-year professional master’s degree

program. As our program is fully accredited by the Canadian

Association of Occupational Therapists, graduates are eligible

to write the national licensing exam upon graduation. The

Master of Occupational Therapy degree prepares graduates

to be self-directed, lifelong learners, who consciously use

theory, evidence and critical thinking skills to maintain,

evaluate and improve their practice of occupational therapy.

A professional master degree differs from a research-intensive

degree in that it focuses on a professional knowledge base

and clinical practice skills, and does not require a thesis.

The MOT program integrates occupational therapy theory,

research, and practice, and is designed to meet or exceed

provincial and national standards of practice.1

1 Essential competencies of practice for occupational therapists in Canada, Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy Regulatory Organizations, (3rd ed), 2007; Profile of occupational therapy practice in Canada, CAOT, 2007; CAOT, Academic standards, 2005.

These standards include the ability to develop effective client-

centred occupational therapy based on valid assessment

findings, use research evidence to make responsible clinical

decisions, critique and evaluate the effectiveness of occupa-

tional therapy programs independently, demonstrate clinical

reasoning and work collaboratively with interprofessional

teams. The MOT program is consistent with goals in UBC’s

vision statement, Place and Promise, and supports the vision

and mission of the Faculty of Medicine at UBC.

The program at UBC is the only occupational therapy

program in British Columbia and one of the smallest of the

14 occupational therapy programs in Canada, admitting 48

students annually. Our MOT program’s ration of seats per

province population is 1: 91,283, which is the highest among

all provinces.2 Approximately one-third of BC’s occupational

therapists were educated at UBC. Graduates are employed

in both public and private sectors primarily in health care but

also in other areas, such as schools, private practice, or social

services.

The academic component of the program is integrated with

a strong fieldwork component, comprised of more than 1000

hours of practice in agencies throughout British Columbia,

or, at the students’ request, elsewhere in Canada or inter-

nationally. Fieldwork is conducted in a variety of settings,

including urban and rural placements, in public and private

sectors, involving clients across the age span and with varying

abilities with regard to mental and physical health status.

Over 100 clinical faculty members and fieldwork educators

contribute to fieldwork and classroom teaching (Page 34),

ensuring that content is grounded in contemporary practice.

Interprofessional education is one of the highlights of the

MOT program. In preparation for future therapists to work

collaboratively in a complex health context that values client

centred practice, occupational therapy students participate in

numerous interprofessional teaching and learning activities

such as The Health Care Team Challenge™, interprofessional

problem-based learning pilot, and interprofessional rheuma-

tology module that foster their understanding and commit-

ments to interprofessional practice. Interprofessional fieldwork

placements are developed to further foster interprofessional

2 Based on 2008 data by the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy University Programs (ACOTUP).


learning and collaboration opportunities. Innovative learning

opportunities include community service learning, learning

partnerships with practising therapists, participation in a pro-

vincial student design competition targeting assistive devices

and technology, and mental health promotion initiatives on

campus.

The curriculum spans two calendar years (6 terms) following a

baccalaureate degree in any field. Pre-requisites are 3 credits

of gross human anatomy , 3 credits of social science, and 3

credits of behavioral science, as well as, 70 hours of volunteer

services with persons with disabilities.

Five curriculum themes are used to facilitate linkages between

the individual courses and organize the curriculum:

• Theory and Practice (theory guiding practice)

• Health, Illness and Occupation (knowledge of health,

illness and occupation;)

• Skills for Practice

• Evidence for Practice and Clinical Reasoning, and

• Professional Practice, and Fieldwork (integration through

practice).

Further fostering content integration and students’ inquiry

skills, case-based tutorials are offered throughout the two

year curriculum. Facilitated by experienced faculty and

clinical faculty members, students are exposed to a wide

spectrum of clinical cases, and are required to work through

clinical problems with peers in tutorial sessions. Students are

encouraged to identify and define the problems, and to find

evidence to support solutions identified.

At the end of the 24-month MOT program, students show-

case their learning and research projects by hosting a Cap-

stone Conference in August. It is a student-run conference,

which is also a professional development opportunity for

clinicians to learn about the cutting edge research activities

that are relevant to their clinical practice (Page 12). In 2009,

graduating students presented their research studies through

podium and poster presentations at the Chan Center for the

Performing Arts, and was well attended by therapists and

faculties, peer students, family members of the graduating

class and clinicians from the clinical community.

Though our MOT program is one of the smaller programs

in Canada, it is one of the best programs amongst all. A

national exam evaluates competencies of all graduates from

OT programs throughout Canada. UBC graduates consis-

tently perform at or above the mean. Recent MOT cohorts

exceeded the mean in all sections of the examination as well

as the total score.

To address the overall shortage of occupational therapists

in Canada, the Department continues to work closely with

the Government in providing consultations on best options

to address this human resource concern. With support and

effort from all stakeholders, we continue to generate excel-

lent entry-level occupational therapists to meet the increasing

health care demands and to better serve British Columbians.

MasTERs OF OCCUpaTIONaL THERapY


MOT 1Laura Blackadar, University of Victoria, Environmental Studies & Writing, BASasha Bossley, University of British Columbia, Biology (Minor: Psychology), BScErin Brown, Simon Fraser University, Criminology (Minor: Psychology), BARachel Butcher, Simon Fraser University, Kinesiology, BScKimberley Butler, Queen’s University, History, BAHEmily Carley, University of Western Ontario, Biology, BScSarah Caswell, University of Victoria, Psychology, BAKa Yan Chu, University of British Columbia, Kinesiology & Health Science, BHKJordana Comazzetto, Thompson Rivers University, Animal Biology, BScThao Dao, University of British Columbia, Human Kinetics/Exercise Science, BHKLeah DeBlock, University of Alberta, Molecular Genetics, BScCaitlyn DeBruyne, University of British Columbia, Human Kinetics, BHKAllison Dolan, University of Lethbridge, Exercise Science, BScNaomi Dolgoy, McGill University, Psychology, BAEva Gonzalez Rangel, Universidad La Salle, Physician and Surgeon , MDDaniel Hannaford, University of Alberta, Kinesiology, BScHeidi Hatch, University of Victoria, Psychology, BScEwa Kowalska, University of Calgary, Community Rehabilitation & Disability Studies, BCRKevin Leaker, University of British Columbia, Human Kinetics, BHKMelissa Lee, University of Victoria, Psychology, BScShannon Len, University of Regina, Adapted Physical Activity, BKINSean Lloyd, Vancouver Island University, Liberal Studies, BAAn Luong, University of Alberta, Psychology, BScLaura Lush, Simon Fraser University, Kinesiology, BScAnneli Luts, Simon Fraser University, Psychology, BAAnne Marsden, University of Victoria, BAMandy Martinig, Simon Fraser University, Psychology, BALaura McClymont, University of Victoria, Psychology, BAKimberly McMurtry, University of Calgary, Kinesiology, BKINJana Morton, University of Western Ontario, Biology (Minor: Environmental Science), BScMichelle Newlands, Vancouver Island University, Sport, Health & Physical Education , BAViara Nikolova, Simon Fraser University, Kinesiolgy, BScLaura Radigan, University of Northern British Columbia, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, BScAnna Radomski, University of British Columbia, Psychology, BABronwyn Reelie, University of British Columbia, Human Kinetics, BHKSarah Rinas, University of Victoria, Recreation & Health Ed, BAKatherine Schelesny, Simon Fraser University, Kinesiology, BScChristie Slanina, University of Northern British Columbia, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, BScChelsea Soles, University of British Columbia, Kinesiology & Health Science, BHKMelanie Souza, University of British Columbia, Kinesiology & Health Science, BHKChristine Symonds, University of British Columbia, Kinesiology & Health Science, BHKKarson Wong, University of British Columbia, Biology, BSc Silan Wong, University of British Columbia, Human Kinetics, BHKVivian Wong, Queen’s University, Biology & Psychology, BA

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MOT 2Sarah Atkinson, University of Victoria, Psychology, BScChelsea Bennie, University of British Columbia, Microbiolgy & Immunology, BSc Bailey Davies, Trinity Western University, Social Sciences , BALaine Dawes, Simon Fraser University, Kinesiology, BScMatthew Derouin, University of British Columbia, English Literature, BATracy Dietrich, University of British Columbia, Psychology, BAShereen Ens, University of the Fraser Valley, Kinesiology, BScWayne Felder, University of Waterloo, Kinesiology, BScRobin Frandsen, University of Saskatchewan, Psychology, BAMaeve Frost, University of British Columbia, International Relations, BAMary Glasgow Brown, Simon Fraser University, Communications, BAKelsey Green, Simon Fraser University, Psychology, BADouglas Herasymuik, University of Regina, Psychology, BASaudia Jabar, University of Waterloo, Kinesiology, BScTiffany Jones, University of British Columbia-Okanagan, Psychology, BScAdi Keidar, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Education, BA, University of British Columbia, Education, M.EdKarina Koczapski, University of Victoria, Art History, BAKristen Krebs, McMaster University, Kinesiology, BKINMaren Kristensen, University of British Columbia, Classical Studies, BALaura Laidlaw, University of British Columbia, Human Kinetics , BHKJeannette Lee, University of British Columbia, Music, BATracy Lermitte, Trinity Western University, Psychology, BAJessica Leung, Queen’s University, Biochemistry, BScMarsha Matheson, Simon Fraser University, Psychology, BAKelsey McCloy, Simon Fraser University, Kinesiology, BScHeather McDonald, Simon Fraser University, Psychology, BARebecca McDonald, University of Victoria, Biology, BScKathryn McKall, University of Alberta, Psychology, BScNicole Nadeau, University of Western Ontario, Health Sciences, BA HSciKathryn Naus, University of Western Ontario, Physiology, BMScAshea Neil, University of British Columbia, Spanish, BASara Patenaude, University of Saskatchewan, Nursing, BScBobbi Pelletier, University of Saskatchewan, Kinesiology, BScMeaghan Proctor, Trinity Western University, Human Kinetics, BHKShannon Rolph, University of Western Ontario, Biology, BScErin Slack, Trinity Western University, Human Kinetics, BHKKristina Smith, University of British Columbia, Psychology, BAChristopher Steller, University of British Columbia, Human Kinetics, BHKMarietta Tang, University of British Columbia, Interdisciplinary Studies, BARoss Taylor, Lakehead University, Education, BA/BEdTristan Thomas, University of British Columbia, Life Science & Earth Science, BScJacqueline Van den Dolder, Thompson Rivers University, Psychology, BAAlyson Young, University of Victoria, Psychology, BScNicole Van Lierop, University of Western Ontario, Psychology, BABrittany Waters, University of Victoria, Psychology, BScNatalie Wuitchik, University of Victoria, Psychology, BScAlyson Young, University of Victoria, Psychology, BSc

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CapsTONE CONFERENCE

Capstone 2009: Putting Concept into Action

Tom Grant

The 2009 Capstone Committee had one main objective in

mind when planning for the graduating conference: to

continue to raise the bar of quality and professionalism of

the conference, as has been done in each previous year, while

maintaining the student-centered focus of the conference.

This was the graduating class’s final opportunity to share

with the occupational community the results of a year-long

research project, infused with all the learning that had taken

place over the course of the MOT program. It was also an

opportunity to put into action our concept of the profession

we have now entered. We tried to do this in a number of

ways: the cover of the conference program was designed by

a client of the Artworks Studio, and the lunch was made by

H.A.V.E. café (Hope, Action, Values, Ethics) – a culinary

program located in the downtown eastside of Vancouver,

which aims to provide people with vocational skills and

opportunities.

We were fortunate to have secured a grant from UBC’s

College of Health Disciplines, which allowed us to invite

Victoria Maxwell to the conference as a keynote speaker.

The night before the conference at a mental health aware-

ness event, a mix of students, clinicians and general public

enjoyed Victoria’s one-woman play “Crazy For Life” – her

portrayal of life with bipolar disorder. At Capstone, she

performed “Funny…You Don’t Look Crazy”. Film critics often

claim that the latest romantic-

comedy movie release will

“have audiences both laughing

and crying in the aisles”. Both

of Victoria’s performances

definitely achieved this feat.

We were also honoured to

have Ginny Fearing as a keynote

speaker. As one of the leaders

and visionaries in the field, her

words of wisdom were not only

useful for occupational therapy

practice, but also had applica-

tions to life in general. She

spoke of developing

professional practice models in Sophie’s Cosmic Café, and

invited us all to join her scribbling ideas onto placemats. If

more ideas were conceived this way, with equal doses of

food, coffee, time, sincerity and humour, the world might be

a better place.

Throughout the day, graduating students presented their

projects on a diverse array of topics (see below table), from

the occupational benefits of Ikebana practice to the thera-

peutic use of Nintendo Wii in stroke rehabilitation. Judging

from the feedback, the presentations were appreciated by the

conference participants - a mix of faculty, clinicians, students

and family.

When all was said and done, the organizing committee felt

like it had accomplished its objective and that the Class of

2009, as emerging clinicians, had shown a bright future for

the occupational therapy profession. We were generously

backed by BCSOT, Orion Health, Back in Motion, Fraser

Health and other sponsors to help us achieve our objective

for the conference.

Capstone Conference 2010 is already being planned, so

hopefully everyone will reconvene next year at the end of August,

for another dose of inspiration - occupational therapy style.

The Graduating Class of 2009, at the Grad Tea immediately following the Capstone Conference.


CapsTONE CONFERENCE

Students Title

Jill Olson and Katie QuirkA Pilot Study of the Behavioural Indicators of Infant Pain Scale with Preterm Infants Less Than 31 Weeks Gestational Age

Pamela Sun and Cheryl Hon“It’s my responsibility”: The Occupational Engagement of Chinese Immigrant Parents of Children with Special Needs

Jesika Nagamori and Hanna Nagtegaal

Children’s Experiences in a School-Based Gardening Program

Jaclyn Cross and Jenny Simpson Power mobility as an intervention for neglect post stroke: a pilot study

Rebecca Lam & Katarzyna KozelExploring the Effectiveness of Employment Resources in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

Allison Watters & Christine Pearce Occupational Engagement and Meaning: The Experience of Ikebana Practice

Erika Martens and Brianne Samson

Exploring meaningful participation in activities from the perspective of children with cognitive disabilities

Carly Duggleby and Kimberley Stockman

Development of the Wheelchair Outcome Measure (WhOM) for Adolescent Clients

Tara Tretheway and Jen HoekstraParticipation in Leisure: Comparing Parents’ and Children with Disabilities’ perceptions

Michelle Agon and Hazel Choi Decision-Making Factors in Route-Planning for Power Wheelchair Users

Jen Alford and Sarah LaundyExploring Fatigue Among Individuals with a Neurological Condition in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting

Amy RichardExperiences of Peer Support Workers as integrated Community Mental Health Team members

Tom Grant and Darlene Wolfe Developing a Comprehensive Assessment of Fatigue in Spinal Cord Injury

Kristine Rasmussen and Kaitlyn Routledge

A Survey of Pediatric Assessments: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Meningomyocele

Cheryl Sihoe & Michele Andersen Visual Arts Programs and Adults with Dementia: The Lived Experience

Jennifer Chu & Nicole Henderson Impact of Socioeconomic Status and Family Structure on Child Participation

Nigel Kam and Justyna Struzik Is the Nintendo Wii Suitable for Stroke Rehabilitation?

Carley Billups and Frances Hawes Feasibility of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Upper Limb Intention Tremor in Multiple Sclerosis

Tara Cairo and Holly Eno Participation, satisfaction with life, and the environment post-stroke

Susan Armstrong and Holly GreenRetrospective Review of the Characteristics of Orally Feeding Tracheostomized Children


UNFOLDING CapaCITY THROUGH COMMUNITY

Academic Fieldwork Placements

Fieldwork experiences are an essential part of the OS&OT

MOT curriculum. Fieldwork is integrated into the academic

program through professional practice courses, RSOT 519

(year one) and RSOT 549 (year two). Successful completion

of fieldwork is required to pass these courses and to graduate

from the program. To link classroom learning with fieldwork, clinic

visits for observing or practicing clinical skills are incorporated

into the year one professional practice course, serving as a

bridge between academic and practice settings. Further, the

first two fieldwork placements (4 days per week) are supple-

mented with an on-line clinical reasoning course, supporting

integration of academic learning into clinical practice.

Students complete 5 fieldwork placements, two in year one

and three in year two. By the end of his/her occupational

therapy education, each student has obtained a broad range

of experience. Students complete one mental health place-

ment focused in a psychiatric setting as distinguished from

a placement focused on psychosocial issues, such as pain

management or vocational rehabilitation, which are valued

experiences but not substitutes for developing targeted

practice skills in mental health. Another placement is com-

pleted with older adults, recognizing the increasing demand

and opportunities for working with an aging population. The

other three placements can occur in a clinical setting or in a

hospital province-wide, nationally, or internationally, and are

guided by students’ interests.

Fieldwork education is completed only with designated

fieldwork sites that have been approved according to the

Canadian Guidelines for Fieldwork Education in Occupational

Therapy (CGFEOT), which encompasses the Fieldwork Site

Profile (FS-PRO) guidelines. In 2009, the OS&OT fieldwork

program utilized approximately 90 approved fieldwork sites

in British Columbia. Of them, 7 were new sites. 253 occu-

pational therapists participated as fieldwork educators in 240

placements. In order to assure a reasonable balance of experi-

ences for each student in 2009, 30 visits throughout British

Columbia occurred to recruit sites and fieldwork educators,

provide fieldwork educator workshops, and offer in-service

education and support to fieldwork educators. Approximately

100 occupational therapists attended at least one of the 7

fieldwork educator workshops offered by UBC in locations

across the province.

To date, we are able to provide a wide range of fieldwork

placements that meet the minimum requirements for hours,

and are varied enough to meet each student’s learning needs.

Achieving this is dependent on policies such as requiring each

student to complete two placements outside the Vancouver

Coastal Health region to better use offers throughout all five

geographic health regions in BC, and encouraging students

to take advantage of national and international fieldwork

options.

Maintaining and improving the number and variety of tradi-

tional fieldwork placements requires considerable effort.

Individual clinician’s expertise, confidence and willingness to

offer clinical placements varies considerably. There are also

many external pressures in the current health care work

environments in the province that impose real or perceived

barriers to offering clinical experiences to students. This year

we were able to develop new models of supervision. We had

9 placements where the model was 1 therapist: 2 students.

We also developed 2 role emerging placement sites that

could accommodate 6-8 students. These new sites are within

new practice areas, such as non-government agencies providing

a range of health and social services.

Students are encouraged to broaden their experiences beyond

the locally-offered placements and consider International

Fieldwork Placements. Places where students have completed

fieldwork include:, Africa, India, Israel, New Zealand, and the

Caribbean. Several of these practicum opportunities were

initiated by UBC occupational therapy students. Those

students who take advantage of such opportunities are

encouraged to share their experiences and acquired knowl-

edge with classmates upon their return. In 2009 we had 4

students participate in international fieldwork. In addition,

BC supported approximately 50 fieldwork placements for

students from other programs in Canada.

Fieldwork continues to be one of the cornerstones of the

curriculum and training offered by OS&OT. As we continue

to expand in student numbers, our need for quality fieldwork

placement grows. We will continue to work together with

the clinical community to provide new placement opportunities

at the local, provincial, national and international levels.


2009 FIELDwORk pLaCEMENTs

49

43

35

25

13 12 12 10 10 9 9 96

Placements by Clinical Practice

49

43

35

25

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3 3 2 2 1

Placements by Clinical Practice

93 9086

3126

Placements by Setting93 90

86

3126

11

2

Inpatient Hospital Community Outpatient Rehab Centre Long Term Care Forensic

Placements by Setting

23%

2%

Ratio of Physical Disability to Mental Health Placements

PD

MH

75%

23%

2%

Ratio of Physical Disability to Mental Health Placements

PD

MH

Other

50%10%

2%

2%

5%

2%

6%4%

Placements by Region

VCHA

FHA

VIHA

IHA

NHA

Out of Province

50%

19%

10%

2%

2%

5%

2%

6%4%

Placements by Region

VCHA

FHA

VIHA

IHA

NHA

Out of Province

International

Other

Private Practice


2009 FIELDwORk pLaCEMENTs

sUppORTING GROwTHFROM HERE


2009 MOT pROGRaM COURsEs

RHSC 420, Elements of Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (4 credits) Term 3

An introduction to the structure and function of the human nervous system. The course is offered to students in both

Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy. It forms the foundation for subsequent assessment and intervention skills related

to sensation, perception, cognition and motor performance.

Instructor Team: Dr Tara Gaertner & Dr. Majid Alimohammadi

RSOT 511, Fundamentals of Theory and Practice (3 credits) Term 1

Distributed learning approaches are used to examine occupational therapy core concepts, values and beliefs and their application to

practice. The emphasis is on the client-centred occupational therapy process, and generic models that guide clinical reasoning.

Facilitated small group tutorials integrate knowledge across occupational therapy courses, in case-based synthesis exercises.

Instructor Team: Dr. Catherine Backman, Astrid St. Pierre, Janna Maclachlan, Kathy Harchard, Karen Mills, Pamela

Chen Pomeroy

RSOT 513, Health, Illness and Occupation (3 credits) Terms 1 and 2

A series of resource seminars and guest lectures from content experts present concepts of occupational science as a founda-

tion for understanding occupation and its relationship to health. Includes critique of various models explaining illness and

disability, and includes methods for acquiring biomedical information on common conditions and illnesses that impact occupa-

tional performance in clients of all ages.

Instructor Team: Prof. Michael Lee, Dr. Sue Forwell, Dr. Lyn Jongbloed, Dr. Babak Shadgan, Dr. Akber Mithani, Fred

Ott, Dr. David Irwin, Prof. Sandra Hale, Sue Kozak, Alison McLean, Dr. Jennifer Yau, Stephanie Zuk, Dr. Linda Li,

Prof. Sue Stewart, Dr. Jon Fleming, Dr. Maureen O’Donnell, Dr. Majid Alimohammadi

RSOT 515, Practice Skills and Therapeutic Procedures I (3 credits) Term 1

Labs and workshops provide opportunities to practice basic skills in preparation for introductory fieldwork. Because the

evidence for practice techniques and approaches guide selection and application with individual clients, the course begins

with basic search strategies and appraisal of health literature. Topics are congruent with theoretical concepts introduced in

RSOT 511 (Theory and Practice), and include interpersonal communication, task analysis, selection of assistive and rehabilita-

tive technologies, and adaptive strategies to enhance occupational performance of individuals across the life span.

Instructor Team: Prof Donna Drynan, Rajni Dhiman, Joyce Ho, Helen Tam, Prof. Sandra Hale, Regina Casey, Debbie

Field, Dr. Debbie Rand

RSOT 519, Professional Practice I (10 credits) Terms 1-3

Students apply theoretical approaches, occupational analysis, and therapeutic procedures to the client-centred practice of

occupational therapy. Discussions and debates in professional issues seminars focus on professional expectations, the nature

of the client-therapist relationship, legal and ethical obligations, reflective practice, and ways to foster learning in the field. A

series of clinic site visits and 11 weeks (5 weeks in Term 2, 7 weeks in Term 3) of supervised fieldwork experience in affiliated

health agencies provide learning partnerships between students and practitioners, and opportunities to observe and work with

occupational therapy clients.

Instructor Team: Prof Donna Drynan, Prof. Michael Lee, Prof. Sandra Hale, Sharon Smith

sUppORTING GROwTHFROM HERE


RSOT 521, Occupational Analysis, Activity and Participation (3 credits) Term 2

The synthesis and use of theoretical and occupational frameworks to analyze and enhance occupational performance and par-

ticipation in everyday life. Case-based, small group tutorials integrate content all occupational therapy courses, and address

occupational performance issues for clients of different ages, abilities, and circumstances. Building on term one content and

fieldwork experiences, students progress to cases of “intermediate” complexity. Cases consider unique client characteristics/

contexts as they influence clinical reasoning, client-centredness, and selection of interventions such as culture, ethnicity, sexual

orientation, language, literacy and poverty.

Instructor Team: Prof. Michael Lee, Shalini Lal, instructors for RSOT 525

RSOT 525, Practice Skills and Therapeutic Procedures II (3 credits) Term 2

Building on the basic skills developed in RSOT 515, labs and workshops provide opportunities to practice increasingly com-

plicated therapeutic procedures in preparation for fieldwork. Topics are selected to match theories and occupational analysis

frameworks discussed in RSOT 521. Includes modules on selecting, administering and interpreting assessments of occupa-

tional performance and performance components; and planning and implementing occupational therapy interventions based

upon psychosocial, biomechanical, neurorehabilitative and developmental theories and approaches.

Instructor Team: Dr. Sue Forwell, Dr. Jill Zwicker, Joyce Ho, Carol Ng, Joanne Chisholm, Nicole Wilkins, Regina

Casey, Prof Michael Lee

RSOT 527, Evidence for Practice I: Research Paradigms and Methods (3 credits) Term 2

Seminars, independent study and small group discussion encourage students to explore the assumptions and principles of

qualitative and quantitative research designs. Principles of occupational therapy tests and measures pertinent to their use in

both practice and as outcome measures for rehabilitation research will be discussed. Elements of basic research designs for

investigating and evaluating occupational performance and other issues relevant to occupational therapy practice will be introduced.

Instructor Team: Dr Melinda Suto & Dr. Liisa Holsti

RSOT 537, Evidence and Reasoning in Practice (2 credits) Terms 2 and 3

The exploration of theory, evidence and reasoning strategies to enhance practice and promote the development of skills

essential for reflective practice. Comprising independent study and on-line learning, the course is concurrent with the

introductory and intermediate fieldwork placements in terms 2 and 3, and promotes the integration of academic content

with clinical practice. Students are encouraged to use the online discussions as a method of peer-support, peer-consultation,

and peer-teaching during fieldwork.

Instructor Team: Dr Bill Miller, Alison McLean, Prof. Mary Clark, Dr Ben Mortenson, Alison McLean

RSOT 545, Practice Skills and Therapeutic Procedures III (4 credits) Terms 4-5

Laboratories, workshops and self-study sessions encourage synthesis of theory and practice approaches, and provide

opportunities to demonstrate assessment and intervention skills consistent with the competencies required to enter practice.

Psychosocial, developmental, neuro-rehabilitative, and biomechanical approaches are used individually and in combination to

resolve complex occupational performance issues. Includes targeted interventions to address the needs of special populations,

based on developmental stage, health status, and/or environmental circumstances (for example, the frail elderly).

Instructor Team: Dr. Sue Forwell, Cheryl Sheffield, Dr. Cynthia Verchere, Gordon Ng, Carol Ng, Joyce Ho, Prof Mi-

chael Lee, Regina Casey, Prof. Min Trevor Kyi, Leslie Duran, Prof. Jodi Fisher, Patricia Mortenson, Dr. Melinda Suto,

Prof Donna Drynan, Sue Reil, Stephen Epp, Jennifer Glasglow, Colleen McCain



RSOT 547, Evidence for Practice II: Project (6 credits) Terms 4-6

Lectures, online discussion and supported independent study will be used to provide students with

experience in conducting occupational therapy research. Participation in a limited-scope research

process will facilitate development of knowledge and skills necessary for conducting a research project or

program evaluation. Under the supervision of academic and clinical faculty students will pose a research

question relevant to occupational therapy theory or practice, identify a design, collect and analyze data

and present the data in a research forum and report.

Instructor Team: Dr. Ben Mortenson, Dr. Debbie Rand, Dr. Hugh Anton, Prof. Sandy Jagday,

Andrew Neale, Andrew McFarlane, Maki Komori, Debbie Field, Dr. Ian Mitchell, Frieda Neudorf, Patricia Mortenson,

Astrid St. Pierre, Shalini Lal, Dr. Catherine Backman, Prof. Donna Drynan, Dr. Sue Forwell, Dr. Liisa Holsti, Dr. Lyn

Jongbloed, Dr. Bill Miller, Prof. Sue Stanton, Dr. Tal Jarus

RSOT 549, Professional Practice II (18 credits) Terms 4-6

A combination of professional behaviour seminars, clinic visits, and professional practice in fieldwork settings foster integration

of skills, knowledge and attitudes consistent with the Essential Competencies for occupational therapy in Canada. Maintaining

a portfolio, seminars, guest speakers and mentors support students to develop the skills of a reflective practitioner. Selected

seminar topics are held in conjunction with the Department of Physical Therapy, and other health professions students where

possible. Includes 21 weeks of fieldwork in affiliated health and social service agencies (1, 7-week placement scheduled in term 4,

and two, 6-week placements in Term 5). Opportunities for inter-disciplinary fieldwork, role-emerging fieldwork, and interna-

tional fieldwork are available. Students progress from supervision to relative independence in the occupational therapy process.

Instructor Team: Dr Catherine Backman, Bethan Everett, Kathy Corbett, Prof. Dawn Daechsel, Regina Casey

RSOT 551, Societal and Environmental Influences on Practice (3 credits) Terms 5-6

A seminar addressing current legislative, socio-political, cultural and service delivery issues influencing occupational therapy

practice and clients’ experiences. Participation in activities of daily living is not only influenced by the individual’s skills and

resources, but also the policies, actions, and attitudes imposed upon them by the broader institutional, social, and cultural

environments. Case-based tutorials continue to emphasize the integration of knowledge using cases and scenarios reflective

of complex issues influenced by contextual factors often outside the control of individual clients or therapists as well as those

in service delivery environments.

Instructor Team: Dr Lyn Jongbloed, Dr. Catherine Backman, Prof. Donna Drynan, Christine Gordon

RSOT 553, Developing Effective Rehabilitation Programs (3 credits) Terms 5 and 6)

The application of approaches to effective design, marketing and evaluation of occupational therapy services and writing and

responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Instructor Team: Prof Sue Stanton, Prof. Mary Clark, and Patti Erlendson



REsEaRCH GRaDUaTE pROGRaMs IN REHabILITaTION sCIENCEs

2009 was a historic year for the Research Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences! Our first 4 PhD graduates received

their degrees in 2009, Dana Anaby and Jocelyn harris (May 2009) and Ben Mortenson and Sharon Smith (November 2009).

Dana Anaby’s thesis focused on well-being from an occupational perspective and tested a conceptual model. She is now

doing post-doctoral work at McMaster University. Jocelyn Harris’ thesis studied upper limb function in individuals with

subacute stroke and she conducted a multisite single blind randomized controlled trial. She is now at the University of Toronto

doing a post-doctoral fellowship. Ben Mortenson’s thesis explored the impact of wheelchairs on individuals in residential

care. He currently holds a post-doctoral fellowship at Simon Fraser University. Sharon Smith examined the experience of

spirituality and/or religion for individuals living with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. She is currently the executive director of

Jacob’s Well. Congratulations to all of these new “Doctors”! We are incredibly proud of you and your hard work and dedication.

In addition to our PhD graduates, five MSc degrees were granted. Amelia Payne examined histological characteristics of

the vastus lateralis muscle in patients undergoing hip surgery. Amira Tawashy studied cardio-vascular fitness in individuals

with cervical spinal cord injury. Jennifer Garden examined the reliability and validity of the Wheelchair Outcome measure.

Marylyn Horsman documented the coping strategies of adults aging with cerebral palsy. Helia Sillem compared two

carpometacarpal stabilizing splints for individuals with thumb osteoarthritis. Again, we are so pleased by the continued

quality and level of excellence our graduates bring to their research and final defenses.

The Research Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences is a shared graduate program between the OS&OT and the

Department of Physical Therapy. Currently there are 14 students enrolled in the MSc program and 19 students in the PhD

program. There has been a substantial increase in numbers of PhD students over the last three years; between September

2006 and September 2009, enrolment increased from 9 to 19 PhD’s.

Reporting the process and outcomes of research projects at conferences, to stakeholders and in peer reviewed publications is

an important part of knowledge translation and an essential part of the research process. During 2009 MSc and PhD students

presented papers at 50 conferences and published 21 papers in peer reviewed journals such as: Canadian Journal of Occupa-

tional Therapy, Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy, British Journal of Sports Medicine, Archives of Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord, Respiratory Medicine, WORK and PSR/RPS Express.

Students in the MSc and PhD programs are talented individuals who are learning, contributing to knowledge in many areas,

while leading balanced lives!

November 2009 Drs. Sharon Smith and Ben Mortenson


REHabILITaTION sCIENCE ONLINE pROGRaMs

Accessible Graduate Studies

In 2009 the online programs continued to refine its courses, attract expert facilitators and graduate learners who are recog-

nized as valuable resources creating hubs of excellence in their workplace.

Increasing Enrolments

Both the Master of Rehabilitation Science (MRSc) and the Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation (GCR) continue to grow.

Enrolment for the September 2009 and January 2010 MRSc intakes were up 118% from the previous year and GCR intakes

up 36% with a total enrolment increase of 77%. Approximately 70% of learners ‘test the waters’ in the GCR program and

then apply for their master’s. The online environment allows learners to log in from anywhere in the world where they have

access to the Internet. Although learners continue to come mainly from Canada we are broadening out to New Zealand,

Australia, Hong Kong and the United States. Fifty-one percent of current MRSc learners are from BC and 37% from Metro

Vancouver indicating that online learning is also appealing to those who prefer to save travel time by studying at home.

OTs Represent One Third of the Growing Interprofessional Network

The programs’ naturally occurring interprofessional representation includes many occupational therapists. At the end of 2009,

there were 89 learners in the UBC programs with three clusters of learners: one third were OTs, one third were PTs, and the

other third included athletic therapists, chiropractors, dietitians, kinesiologists, massage therapists, nurses and orthotists. By

the November 2009 graduation, 18 learners had graduated from the MRSc program and 10 from the GCR. In 2010, 10 more

will graduate with their MRSc to make a total of 28 since the inception of the program in 2005.

Work- and Practice-Based Research Impacts Workplace

At the end of 2009 a review of 18 research projects completed to date revealed the impact the program was having on

rehabilitation practice. These projects are designed to create and test solutions to current challenges in providing rehabilitation

services. For example five of these projects focused on practice enhancement exploring issues such as support to rural practice

and cultural competence, and three focused on the ever-challenging issue of waitlists.

Knowledge Transfer

Connections to the workplace are an important design element of this research. Learners must have a workplace sponsor and

often involve colleagues in the process. For example, in 11 out of the 18 projects, colleagues were research participants, and

8 out of 18 projects had work sponsors participating in the online proposal defence and final research presentations. Their

participation reinforces the purpose of the workplace research, enables faster knowledge transfer, and promotes the valuable

contribution these learners and graduates make to improving rehabili-

tation practice, and ultimately the quality of life of those they serve.

MRSc graduates have also been successful in presenting their research

at various national and international conferences. In 2009, Kathy

Davidson had her paper titled: Piloting a points-based caseload

measure for community based paediatric occupational and

physiotherapists, accepted for publication in the Canadian Journal

of Occupational Therapy.

The major project research completed by the 2009 graduates is listed

below. The full abstracts are available on the program website at

www.mrsc.ubc.ca.

Occupational Therapist Kathy Hatchard and Physical Therapist Kathy Davidson completed their master’s online and met for the first time at graduation despite living within 50 kilometers of each other in the Okanagan.


November 2009 Graduates - Largest Graduating Class to date

Kathy Davidson Piloting a points-based caseload measure for community based

paediatric occupational therapists and physiotherapists

Supervisor: Sandra Bressler

Kathy Hatchard Self-directing return to mainstream work following acute mental illness:

Barriers, facilitators and educational needs

Supervisor: Julia Henderson

Karen Hurtubise Parents’ experience in role negotiation in the Family Centered Care Model

of Infant Services at Alberta Children’s Hospital

Supervisor: Lesley Bainbridge

Twila Mills Therapists’ experiences using International Classification of Functioning,

Disability and Health (ICF) with Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS)

Supervisor: Chris Carpenter

Darlene Russell Occupational therapy programs in acute care: Are we improving patient’s

perceived occupational performance?

Supervisor: Darene Toal Sullivan

Ellie Wray Cultural competence in occupational therapy

Supervisor: Patricia Mortenson

May 2009 Graduates

Nancy Wellwood Interdisciplinary Risk Assessment Outcome Measure: A Pilot Study

Supervisor: Chris Carpenter

Colette Widmer Leu Use of standardized assessments for low back patients: Influence on clinical

reasoning of physiotherapists

Supervisor: Cheryl Beach


From left to right: MRSc Grads from November 2009: Kathy Davidson, Karen Hurtubise, Elly Wray, Kathy Hatchard, Sue Stanton (program coordinator) and Twila Mills. Missing: Darlene Russell


Embracing New Technologies

Evaluating and incorporating new technologies into all aspects of our operations continues to be a high priority. Live Class-

room which allows for real time interactions was used by our librarian Charlotte Beck to assist learners in doing electronic

searches and using RefWorks. Our learners also help us to adopt new ways of providing information. Sean McIntosh from

Guelph, Ontario took the various readings and course materials and converted them to audio files. He was then able to review

these on his IPod while driving to and from work.

We also launched a blog at http://blogs.ubc.ca/mrsc/ to relay news about our programs, our learners, our grads and our staff.

Although we have several unique visitors reading our news, they continue to be shy in posting comments. In time, we hope

this will change. As part of our 5th anniversary celebrations we will be starting our own history Wiki in which we will collec-

tively gather facts and memories to record our first five years and future developments.

Collaboration Makes it Possible

Spearheaded by Sue Stanton, an Associate Professor in the Department of OS&OT, the online Master of Rehabilitation

Science program continues to grow its network of faculty, instructors and major project supervisors. The following joined the

team in 2009: Bonnie Baxter, Leslie Duran, Dale Graham, Julia Henderson, Patrician Mortenson, and Jenny Young.

The online programs benefit from their affiliation with the Department of (OS&OT), and the Department of Physical Therapy

and the ongoing support of Dr. Tal Jarus, Head of the Department of OS&OT and Dr. Jayne Garland, Head of the Depart-

ment of Physical Therapy. Charlotte Beck provides essential library support for our online learners. Mary Clark takes on a

variety of roles from marketing to program evaluation. Five of the program courses are offered in conjunction with the

McMaster University’s School of Rehabilitation Science.

The online programs could not run without administrative support. Both prospective and current learners comment frequently

on the excellent support they receive from Administrative Manager Lois Nightingale. Michelle Mossing has taken on a

greater role in training new facilitators to Vista, our course management system, and trouble shooting learners’ technical

questions. We also recognize the assistance of the OS&OT manager Kathryn Lewis, and Information Systems Coordinator

Jozef Adamov for his technical support.

Plans for 2010 – Our 5th Anniversary

We are five years young in 2010, many years wiser, and very proud of our graduates. As we celebrate our anniversary we

will continue to increase enrolments and streamline operations to meet our cost-recovery goals and improve our programs.

Specific projects will involve conducting impact research given that we will have close to 30 MRSc grads by the end of 2010.

We also hope to move forward with our vision of collaborative research. Online learning broadens the opportunities for both

interprofessional and ‘intercentre’ collaborations. We believe that common issues needing solutions can be examined in

more depth when graduate learners from the same or different professions take on one piece of the puzzle as part of their

workplace research. The results will be more rapid change and innovation that extends across professions, practice areas and

system boundaries.



sTUDENT awaRDs

PhDHana Al-Banay Ministry of Higher Education Sponsorship Program in Saudi Arabia 2008-2012 $43 000 per year

Krista Best Four Year Fellowship 2009-2013 $16 000 per year

Regina Casey CIHR Strategic Training Fellowship in Rehabilitation Research/Quality of Life $17 850

Bahareh Haj Ghanbara CIHR Strategic Training Fellowship in Rehabilitation Research/Quality of Life $10 000; International Partial Tuition Scholarship $3 000; BC Lung Fellowship $17 000; Graduate Student Initiative Funding $3 149

Jocelyn Harris CIHR Doctoral Fellowship 2007-2009 $50 000 per year; Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Senior Graduate Student Award $10 500

Shalini Lal Four Year Fellowship 2008-2012 $11 000 per year; Pacific Century Graduate Scholarship $10 000, CIHR Strategic Training Fellowship in Rehabilitation Research/Qual-ity of Life $17 850; Marpole Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship $3 000; WRTC Health Services Research Award $5 000

Lois Lochhead Graduate Student Initiative Funding $8 096

Meghan Lindsell NSERC Doctoral Award $17 500

Courtenay Pollock Graduate Entrance Scholarship $6 199

Bubblepreet Randhawa Disability Health Research Network Award $1 500

Marc Roig Josephine T. Berthier Fellowship 2008-2010 $16 000 per year; CIHR Strategic Training Fellowship in Rehabilita-tion Research/Quality of Life $17 850; BC Lung Fellowship in Rehabilitation Sciences $9 000

Paula Rushton CIHR Strategic Training Fellowship in Reha-bilitation Research/Quality of Life $10 000; Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Graduate Training Award 2008-2010 $14 000 per year; CIHR Doctoral Fellowship 2007-2010 $50 000 per year

Sharon Smith SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship 2007-2009 $20 000 per year

Mineko Wada Four Year Fellowship 2009-2011 $16 000 per year; CIHR Strategic Training Fellowship in Rehabilitation Research/Quality of Life $10 000

Domenic Zbogar CIHR Doctoral Fellowship 2008-2011 $30 000

Jill Zwicker Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Senior Graduate Training Award 2008-2010 $20 000 per year


sTUDENT awaRDs

MScStephanie Glegg Graduate Entrance Scholarship $6199

Sandra Hale CIHR Banting and Best’s Master’s Award $17500

Alison McLean CIHR Master’s Fellowship $17500; Cordula & Gunter Paetzold Fellowship $6120

Robin Roots PFC Dominion of Canada Scholarship $4000; Canadian Arthritis Network Trainee Award $9000; Matching funds from Supervisor Dr. Linda Li $9000

Brodie Sakakibara CIHR Banting and Best’s Master’s Award $17 500; Margaret Hood Scholarship $3000

Karen Suave University Graduate Fellowship $16000; Pacific Century Graduate Scholarship $10000

Rochelle Stokes Louise McGregor Scholarship in Neuroreha-bilitation $8000; Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation J.V. Cook and Associates Qualitative Research Award $1500

Jeanie Zabukovec Graduate Student Initiative Award $4060

Masters of Occupational TherapySusan Armstrong: Ken F. Fraser Memorial Scholarship: $1150

Sarah Atkinson: JR Rehabilitation Graduate Service Award in Occupational: $1250

Jennifer Bennett: University Graduate Fellowship: $17000

Chelsea Bennie: University Graduate Fellowship: $17000

Carley Billups: Rehabilitation Sciences Award: $500; COTF Future Scholar Award: $50

Mary Glasgow Brown ICBC Scholarship in Occupational Therapy: $2500

Tom Grant: Sarah Brabyn Memorial Service Award: $2100

Holly Green: JR Rehabilitation Graduate Service Award in Occupational: $1250

Frances Hawes: Janet Louise Berryman Scholarship in Medicine: $1925; COTF Future Scholar Award: $50

Kelsey McCloy: Janet Louise Berryman Scholarship in Medicine: $1925

Heather McDonald: Harold James Russell Scholarship in Rehabilitation Sciences: $2300

Hanna Nagtegaal: UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary: $2350

Kathryn Naus: University Graduate Fellowship: $17000

Christine Pearce: BCSOT Alison Lapage Memorial Scholarship: $250; Rehabilitation Sciences Award: $500

Sarah Rinas-Larson: Métis Health Careers Award: $6300

Shannon Rolph: Kievell Scholarship: $1000

Brianne Samson: UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary: $2100

Graduating AwardsJennifer Alford: British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists Book Prize: $75

Jaclyn Cross: Dr. Brock Fahrni Prize in Occupational Therapy: $100

Frances Hawes: Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy Book Prize: $100


UNFOLDING GRaTITUDE

Individuals

Catherine L Backman

Linda Boronowski

Alyssa Barrie

Sarabjeet Kaur Charchun

John Cobb

Patricia Cottingham

Sheila Cox

Donna Drynan

Deborah Dong

Diane Dous

Janice Duivestein

Sharon Edwards

Susan Forwell

Liisa Holsti

Tal Jarus-Hakak

Lyn Jongbloed

Karen Lachance

Michael Lee

Bill Miller

Bill Osten

Jane Remocker

Cheryl Snowden

Melinda Suto

Victoria Thomas

Janice Wiebe

Corporate

British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists

Back in Motion Group

CBI Health Group

Functional Outcomes

Orion Health Services

OT Consulting/Treatment Services Ltd

Provincial Paediatric Therapy Consulting

Sense Ability Pediatric OT Inc

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

Vancouver Island Health Authority

It is only through the ongoing support and commitment of our many supporters within the community that we are able to

offer our students and stakeholders vibrant and diverse opportunities for learning and participation. For instance, 2009

donations to our student led Capstone Conference held annually in August enabled the rental of the Chan Centre, a larger,

more conducive and celebratory venue. In 2009 we are pleased to acknowledge donations from the following supporters.

Thank you all.

Donations of Expertise

In addition to the financial contributions we gratefully accept each year, we also receive contributions from the many members

of our clinical community who step forward to offer their time and energy to support our teaching and fieldwork programs.

This year was no exception with clinicians volunteering their expertise both in and out of the classroom. In addition, clinical

faculty members contributed to university and departmental committees and participated in our admissions interview process.

We sincerely thank each of these extraordinary individuals for going the extra mile, giving back to our department, and men-

toring the next generation of Occupational Therapists.


UNFOLDING CONTINUING pROFEssIONaL EDUCaTION

Our first step in planning additional Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for the occupational therapy community in BC

was to understand your needs, interests and preferences. In the spring of 2009 we circulated a survey to Occupational Thera-

pists around the province. We are pleased that 271 occupational therapists (OTs) responded to the survey and we thank them

for their time. Below is a summary of the analysis of results with proposed directions. If you would like more details of the

results, please contact Tal Jarus ([email protected]).

Based on those results, we then worked with BCSOT, COTBC and other stakeholders to ensure that occupational therapists’

education needs are met. We want to see the profession grow in BC by creating an invigorating and sustainable learning

community.

Who Responded

Geographic Distribution of Respondents

Vancouver

Lower Mainland


Thompson/Ok.

Fraser Valley

Vancouver

Lower Mainland


East Kootenays

Northern BC

Thompson/Ok.

Fraser Valley

Vancouver

Lower Mainland


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

East Kootenays

Northern BC

Thompson/Ok.

Fraser Valley

Vancouver

Lower Mainland


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

East Kootenays

Northern BC

Thompson/Ok.

Fraser Valley

Vancouver

Lower Mainland


0 10 20 30 40 50 60

East Kootenays

Northern BC

Thompson/Ok.

Fraser Valley

Vancouver

Lower Mainland


Respondents represented all parts of the province. See Figure 1. The majority of the respondents work in the public sector

(74.2%), full-time (67.5%) and directly with clients, mainly adults (70.8%) and/or older adults (63.1%). In general, practice

areas reflect the profile of BC therapists as outlined in the Workforce Trends of Occupational Therapists in Canada, 2007

(2008). For example, most respondents work in general hospitals, extended or long-term care, outpatient care, or rehabilita-

tion facilities (73.8%). The highest percentage of respondents described their area of practice as musculoskeletal (36.2%).

Your educational Interests

The greatest levels of interest were in the areas of Clinical Skills and New Assessment Tools. These were also considered the

most urgent. Themes from the qualitative analysis reveal the greatest need to be in neuro-rehabilitation, specifically cognitive

assessments for clients with dementia, brain injuries and serious mental illness. Other dominant themes included complex

seating and dysphagia.

Other areas of interest and urgency not directly related to clinical skills and assessment included:

• Exchange of Research and practice information (knowledge translation),

• Client Education Materials,

• Quality Improvement Practices,

• Supervision of Support Personnel,

• Locating Evidence from Journal/Databases, and

• The Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E).


Facilitators and Barriers to CPE

The majority of respondents reported attended 4-5 continuing education events in the past 2 years with the in-services being

the most common followed by attending courses or workshops (See Figure 2).

The use of technology is increasing with over 50% using teleconferences, 28% using videoconferencing through their work-

places, and almost 13% doing online courses. The average comfort level for all of these was 5 where 1 was not being com-

fortable at all and 7 was very comfortable. Almost 95% have access to the internet at home and at work, with 43% rating

their skill as intermediate and 35% as advanced.

Employers can be considered facilitators among these respondents with 79.7% who reported receiving some time of financial

remuneration for attending courses and almost 78.6% who reported receiving paid time off work to attend CPE events. In

reviewing the qualitative remarks, the amount of remuneration and time off varies greatly so can be more helpful for some

respondents than others.

This can be seen in the responses to identifying barriers. The largest barrier reported was Finances (see Figure 3). The quali-

tative remarks confirm that those living outside the Greater Vancouver area, particularly those in the East Kootenays and the

North find travel (or distance from Vancouver) to be the greatest barrier.

Types of CE attended in past 2 years

Attending courses/workshops

Attending inservices at my place of work


Att di t l f (th h

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Participating in special interest or study groups

Attending teleconferences (through my workplace)





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Other Input

In December 2008 the OT faculty invited opinion leaders to attend a round table to inform their strategic plan. One of the

areas was Continuing Professional Education and an analysis of the ideas discussed at this station indicates that UBC must also

consider the following trends when developing their CPE. Many of these are consistent with the results from the CPE survey.

• Reduce barriers through teleconference/videoconference and web-based learning but with supports to ensure these are

accessible.

• Collaborate with BCSOT, COTBC, and health authorities to create interprofessional education opportunities.

• Identify gaps and new developments as well as anticipate future needs driven by regulatory changes regarding continued

competence and advanced scope, desire to advance occupational science, etc.

• Ensure knowledge translation including keeping faculty up-to-date with day-to-day practice challenges.

• Build a continuum of learning opportunities to support therapists throughout their careers, including a system to measure

competencies.



Connect current ‘hot topics’ to occupation by inviting dynamic speakers to present their new ideas and OTs to make the

connections with occupational therapy and science.

What’s Next?

Working with others is imperative given the small OT community in BC. To this collaboration we have much to bring such as

our knowledge in pedagogy (methods and practice of learning), occupational therapy theories and models, clinical knowledge

and our skills in facilitating supportive online learning. We also plan to build on our successes such as the café series, Conver-

sations on Occupation, which are held in Vancouver with podcasts available on our website. There is much to do if we are to

realize our goal of creating an invigorating and sustainable learning community that is accessible to OTs throughout the prov-

ince. We look forward to the challenges ahead and will keep you up-to-date on new opportunities. Many thanks again for

your valued input. In 2010 we hosted a series of Continuing Professional Education workshops. The contents can be found

on our website.

Reference

Canadian Institute for Health Information. (2008). Workforce Trends of Occupational Therapists. Ottawa, ON: Author.


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UNFOLDING COMMUNITY

In 2009 OS&OT continued to build on the foundations of a strong community long established by our history, reputation,

colleagues, and alumni. Through our strategic planning process we reaffirmed our goal to be a pillar of the Occupational

Therapy community in British Columbia; supporting clinicians to grow as educators, to conduct research and to

be life-long learners.

Several approaches have been used to create, nourish and unfold this community. We continued to support the Cafe

Scientifique series originally funded by the CIHR. In 2009 we hosted 4 cafes. Our Cafe held in conjunction with UBC Research

Week, entitled “The Unhurried Family: seeking balance in our everyday lives” attracted over 60 attendees. Our second spring

offering “Welcome to Reality: Occupations in Real and Virtual Environments” was also very popular. We held two cafes in the

fall of 2009 ‘Social Capital, Health and Occupational Engagement” and “Mental Health Stigmas and Occupations: connect-

ing the dots”. All of our cafes are inter-professional with speakers from at least two departments from UBC, and are free and

open to the public. All of our cafes are available via podcast on our website. If you would like to be included on our mailing

list, please contact [email protected].

We also continue to make the effort to be a provincial resource, and have reached out to clinicians across the province to sit

on departmental committees. We have also travelled to many of the health authorities to meet with practice leaders and

clinicians to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all. In 2009, we attended and presented at all of the Bridges confer-

ences, met with representatives from the Northern Health Authority, the local school district and Child Development Centers

in Prince George to discuss a rural stream for our MOT program, and made a short presentation at the BCSOT AGM.

This year as well, we expanded our student recruitment to include booths at both the UNBC Health Sciences Career Fair and

the UBC Okanagan Campus Career and Graduate School Fair. We hope that by recruiting from these areas, we will grow OT’s

to return to these regions of the province.

To address the specific learning needs of the internationally educated occupational therapists (IEOTs) in BC, OS&OT partnered

with McMaster University and the College of Occupational Therapists of BC to launch a 15 week Occupational Therapy

examination and practice preparation (OTepp) program. It ran from March to June with 10 participants. It was a project

funded through the College by the Ministry of Health Services. Besides offering space, learning and teaching resources, the

department also supported the OTepp instructional team with teaching and learning technology.

To monitor the quality of the output of the OTepp program in BC, OS&OT also sat on the advisory committee of this project,

and offered suggestions on ways to facilitate learning for the participants. Knowing the on-going needs to support IEOTs to

integrate into Canadian occupational therapy workforce, the Department continues to explore options for sustaining programs

such as OTepp to be delivered in BC.


UNFOLDING COMMUNITY

In the fall of 2009 two of our faculty travelled to China, Dr. Susan Forwell, as part of the CAOT/People to People Delegation.

Dr. Forwell spent a whirlwind two weeks in China visiting with University Heads and other leaders in the health professions.

She presented upon her return to interested clinicians during Occupational Therapy Month. This presentation was at Vancouver

General Hospital, with video links to Prince George and other regions as requested.

Michael Lee was invited to China to work with stakeholders in the development of a community mental health teams and

psychosocial rehabilitation. Mr. Lee travelled to Xiamen and Suzhou as well as Chengdu, where he lectured at the Southwest

University for Nationalities and the West China Hospital, Sichuan University.

During OT month in October, we provided copies of You, Me and My OT to current MOT students, who then took those

books to schools and community centers to participate in story times. We then donated the copies of the books to the school

or center libraries.

In addition to being ambassadors for the profession, MOT students also initiated a mental health promotion project to build

awareness within the University community about the importance of mental health and strategies to recovery from mental

illness. Funded through UBC Equity Office, students, with the guidance of Michael Lee, collaborated with community part-

ners to launch a Mental Health Awareness afternoon featuring speakers sharing their mental illness experience and recovery

journey and community partners showcasing their resources. Dovetailed with the Capstone Conference, and funded through

Cedar Lodge Endowment, students organized and presented “Crazy For Life” a one-woman show by Victoria Maxwell on

combating stigma on mental illness. This show was open to the public and was well attended by a mix of clinicians, students

and the general public. We hope through these events we can cultivate a healthier community in our campus.

OS&OT continues to maximize its opportunities to strengthen and build ties within our community but also

to build visibility of the profession and our Department through public events. We firmly believe that com-

munity is a cornerstone of all that we do, whether as occupational therapists, educators, researchers or clients,

community brings us a sense of place like nothing else.

UNFOLDING COMMUNITY, FROM HERE.

UNFOLDING COMMUNITY

sTRETCHING pERspECTIvEsFROM HERE


sTaFF aND FaCULTY

Catherine Backman,

PhD, OT(C), FCAOT

Associate Professor

Susan Forwell

PhD, OT(C), FCAOT

Associate Professor

Liisa Holsti

PhD, OT(C), OTR

Assistant Professor

Tal Jarus

PhD, OT(C)

Dept Head & Associate Professor

Lyn Jongbloed

PhD, OT(C)

Associate Professor

Bill Miller

PhD, OT(C)

Associate Professor

Sue Stanton

MA, OT(C)

Associate Professor

Melinda Suto

PhD, OT(C)

Assistant Professor

Clinical Faculty Members Working in the Department

Faculty

Donna Drynan

MEd, OT(C)

Clinical Associate Professor

& Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Michael Lee

MBA, OT(C)

Clinical Associate Professor &

Curriculum Coordinator

Staff

Jozef Adamov Information Systems Coordinator

Sally Clark Graduate Secretary, Graduate Program

in Rehabilitation Sciences

Rehana Frankland Student Services Program Assistant

Julia Henderson Course Support Specialist

Tracy Henderson Curriculum Assistant

Cynthia Hsieh Research Grants Facilitator

Jean Hsieh Fieldwork and Clinical Faculty Secretary

Kathryn Lewis Administrative Manager

Lois Nightingale Administrative Manager, Rehabilitation

Sciences Online Program

Heather Swallow Departmental Assistant

Andrea Walus Administrative Manager (on leave

December 2008 – September 2010)


CLINICaL FaCULTY aND assOCIaTE MEMbERs

Clinical Professor

Christine Carpenter

Ginny Fearing (Emeritus)

Lynda McCloy

Clinical Associate Professor

R. Joy Anson

Cathy Busby

Mary Jo Clark

Rene Corbett

Dawn Daechsel

Donna Drynan

Jan Gauthier

Min Kyi

Michael Lee

Dianna Mah-Jones

Jillian Rihela

Lori Roxborough

Trish White

Clinical Assistant Professor

Darlene Arsenault

Mariella Bozzer

Sandra Bressler

Patricia S Bustamante (Emeritus)

Kim Calsaferri

William Chan

Irene Chappell

Mary Clark

Lori Cyr

Janice Duivestein

Patricia Erlendson

Jodi Fischer

Mary Ann Fulks

Sandra Hale

Mary Konkin

Sonja Magnuson

Margaret McCuaig

Alison M.McLean

Jane Millard

Patricia Mortenson

Andrew Neale

Barbara Porter

Brenda Robinson

Cheryl Sheffield

Astrid St.Pierre

L. Joanne Stan

Susan Stewart

Phyllis Straathof

Jill Zwicker

Clinical Instrustor

Sacha Arsenault

Desiree Betz

Heather Boyes

Pamela Capern

Sarabjeet Kaur Charchun

Irene Cheung

Mia Lisabeth Chin

Jo-Anne Chisholm

Alexis Davis

Liza De Silva

Rajni Dhiman

Jody Edamura

Debbie Field

Cynthia Fraser

Kent Friesen

Laura Lynn Fulton

Susan Garret

Alison Gerlach

Susan Leigh Gmitroski

Teresa Green

Sandra Haskett

Julia Henderson

Marc Landry

Christine Le Faivre

Deirdre Lee

Carol Levy

Sandra Leznoff

Wendy Lintott

Rona MacDonald

Hilary MacInnis

Margot MacKay

Yenna Jung Mansfield

Colleen McCain

Barbara McNair

Deborah Mills

Karen Mills

Ben Mortenson

Judi Moscovitch

Marie Nelson

Tracey Newlands

Gretchen Olund

Josephine Poon

Tim Readman

Janice Ritson

Twyla Ross

Kathleen A Scalzo

Jennifer Selman

Janet Shortreed

Sarah Sinanan

Les Smith

Wendy Thompson

Nancy Wellwood

Adjunct Professors

James Watzke (BCIT)

Associate Members

Hubert Anton (Rehabilitation Medicine)

Andrew Chalmers (Medicine)

Karen Hammell (Research Associate,

OS&OT)

Andrei Krassioukov (Rehabilitation

Medicine)

Heather McKay (Family Practice)

Ian Mitchell (Computer Science)

Karim Miran-Khan (Family Practice)

John Oliffe (School of Nursing)

Bonita Sawatzky (Orthopaedics)

Andrea Townson (Rehabilitation Medicine)

Theo Van Rijn (Rehabilitation Medicine)


UNFOLDING REsEaRCH

CanDo Research Unit

The CanDo Research Unit was created in 2007 and is com-

prised of many of the faculty members in the Department of

Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. The goal

of CanDo is to understand and promote human occupation

through the design, discovery and dissemination of research.

CanDo members have diverse research backgrounds including

occupational therapy, rehabilitation medicine, epidemiology,

community mental health, and educational studies. Together,

the group plans departmental research initiatives and discusses

opportunities for internal and external collaborations with

academia and the community. Members also often meet

to brainstorm ideas for upcoming funding opportunities,

publications, and to discuss ongoing research projects. Individual

members provide supervised research training to graduate

students and postdoctoral fellows.

Core Researchers

Catherine Backman, Susan Forwell, Liisa Holsti, Tal Jarus,

Lyn Jongbloed, Bill Miller, Susan Stanton, Melinda Suto.

Research Funding

The CanDo Research Unit has made exceptional contributions

to occupational therapy and rehabilitation medicine through

its innovative and groundbreaking research. Faculty members

currently hold over $7.5 million of research funding, nearly

$3 million as principal investigators. The majority of research

funding is from Tri-Council granting agencies, with almost

$5 million from CIHR and SSHRC. Areas of scientific inquiry

include participation in occupations, functional outcomes,

assistive technology, the experience of well-being, quality of

life, fatigue, and health and social policy.

Knowledge to Action

CanDo researchers have garnered a reputation among the

academic community for their excellence in research, largely

through publications and scientific presentations. Just in

2009 alone, faculty published 39 peer-reviewed articles in

reputable, high-impact journals, and presented at several

national and international conferences and symposia,

including the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy

National Conference (held in Ottawa June 2009), and the

World Federation of Occupational Therapy Congress (held in

Portugal May 2009).

CanDo also strives to transfer new knowledge to clinical and

community settings, and have developed a number of tools

for use in the field of occupational therapy. Such tools to

measure body structure, function and symptoms, functional

performance, and infant pain are only a few examples of how

CanDo researchers are translating knowledge to action to

help others experience the lives they want to live.

Partnerships and Collaborations

The CanDo Research Unit recognizes the importance of

partnerships and collaborations to advance understanding of

human occupation. Researchers currently engage with other

academics and research networks, as well as the clinical and lay

communities. Currently, active partnerships exist with scholars

from diverse departments throughout UBC and Canada,

including academics from Simon Fraser University, University

of Victoria, University of Western Ontario, and the University

of Montreal. CanDo also has a number of collaborations

that extend beyond our borders, including scholars from the

United States, New Zealand and Israel.

Graduate Students

Graduate students participate in the CanDo unit to advance

their skills and learning in a variety of research methodologies

and theoretical perspectives. With assistance and supervision

of core researchers, they participate in writing grants, preparing

manuscripts for publication, and presenting their work in local,

national and international forums.

Activities

The CanDo Research Unit holds regular meetings to discuss

research initiatives and ongoing projects.

• Sunshine Breakfast meetings are held monthly for idea

generation and development. While these are a terrific way

to start the day, they also allow for animated conversation

on current issues and “out of the box” thinking.

• CanDo business meetings are held monthly to manage

infrastructure, set direction and to build networks. Repre-

sentatives from CIHR and SSHRC have participated in these

meetings, as well visiting scholars, the Associate Dean of

Research, and Department Heads of other units at UBC.

• Research Rounds are held a few times throughout the year

to allow faculty to present on pending and ongoing

research projects. These meetings have proven invaluable

to obtain suggestions and feedback on future idea development.


UNFOLDING REsEaRCH

OS&OT Research Stats for 2009 and Beyond

$100,000

$1,500,000

$2,460,940

$370,000

$825,600

$280,000

$80,000

$25,000 $50,000

$208,000

$158,564

$240,000

$300,000

$30,000

$1,000,000

$5,000

SSHRC

MSFHR

CIHR

CIHR and Canadian Arthirtis Network

Canadian Arthritis Network

BC & Yukon Heart & StrokeFoundationMS Society of Canada

National MS Society

BC Medical Services

Vancouver Coastal Health ResearchInstituteCanadian Child Health ClinicianScientist Career ProgramCanadian Psychiatric ResearchFoundationChild and Family Research Institute

Quebec Rehabilitation ResearchNetwork (REPAR)SCI Solutions Network

UBC Faculty of Medicine

Total $ in Grants: $7,663,104

Total $ in Grants as PI: $2,929,201

Total $ in Tri-council Grants: $4,960,940 (CIHR: $3,960,940; SSHRC: $1,000,000)

Total # of Publications (2009 only): 39 Journal Articles, 46 Conference Proceedings/Abstracts, 5 Book Chapters


FEaTURED REsEaRCHER

Bill Miller

CIHR Emerging Team: CanWheel

This year, OS&OT was delighted to learn that Dr. Bill Miller

was awarded $1.5 million from the Canadian Institutes of

Health Research for his emerging team grant, “Wheeled

Mobility for Older Adults (WheeMOAT).” This 6-year, multi-

site project brings together a pan-Canadian team of 14 clinical

researchers (i.e. occupational therapists, gerontologists, physi-

cians) and basic scientists (i.e. engineers, computer scientists)

to improve the mobility opportunities of older adults who

use power wheelchairs. With the unprecedented support

of community partners (i.e. advocacy agencies, federal

and provincial decision makers, and industry), the research

program addresses three basic questions: 1) How are power

wheelchairs used now? 2) How can power wheelchairs be

used better? and 3) How can power wheelchairs be better?

The research program is broken into 5 key projects:

Project I: “Evaluating the Needs and Experiences of

Older Adults Using Power Wheelchairs” (Years 1-6)

This qualitativestudy will utilize focus groups, in-depth

interviews and observational studies to evaluate the effectiveness,

impact, and relevance of wheeled mobility devices from the

perspective of consumers, caregivers, health care providers,

policy makers, and funding agencies.

Project II: “The Natural History and Measurement of

Power Mobility Outcomes”(Years 1-4).

This project aims to describe the variation in power mobility

over a two-year period among various cohorts of wheelchair

users. Nested within this project is the psychometric testing

of a toolkit of measures that will advance knowledge and

understanding of essential outcomes for power mobility users.

Project III: “Strategies and Platforms for Collaboratively-

controlled, Environmentally-aware Wheelchair Innovation”

(Years 1-6).

This project’s goal is to develop a smart power wheelchair.

“Smart” is defined as a power wheelchair whose motion is

mediated by a computerized system which is aware of the

environment and can collaborate with the user to achieve

mobility goals and avoid dangerous situations.

Project IV: “Activity and Status Monitoring System

(Data Logger)” (Years 1-5).

A data logger is a collection of sensors and a storage system

attached to a wheelchair designed to record aspects of the

wheelchair’s behaviour. This project will unify existing Canadian

data logger projects to ensure that comparable data is collected

by all platforms. The project will share best practices for

working with data loggers, and to identify avenues for further

development. Ultimately, the project will integrate data logging

features into smart wheelchair prototypes.

Project V: “Evaluation of the Safety, Efficacy and Impact

of the Wheelchair Skills Program for Power Mobility

Users and their Caregivers” (Years 4-6).

The overall goal of this project is to address the gaps in our

understanding of wheelchair skills training, particularly the

safety and efficacy of such training for both powered wheel-

chair users and their caregivers, and the broad impact of skills

training on health, function and social participation.

These five projects will ultimately converge at the end of the

six-year grant when the team will leverage their results into

a new project to conduct a randomized controlled trial to

assess the effectiveness of a new, collaboratively-controlled

wheelchair, in combination with a wheelchair skills training

program, using the outcome toolkit validated during the

tenure of this grant. In the short-term, the enhanced

understanding of the needs and values of power wheelchair

users will result in less power wheelchair abandonment

and improved satisfaction with social participation. In the

medium-term (six years), this program of research will have

created better skills training programs, thus promoting safer

and longer use of power wheelchairs. Driven by iterative

feedback from users, during this time the team will also

have developed smart wheelchair technologies which, over

the long-term will translate into increased accessibility to

the technology, and safe power wheelchair use over longer

periods of time.


Catherine Backman

Distinguished Scholar Award. Association of Rheumatology Health.Professionals

(A division of the American College of Rheumatology)

Donna Drynan

Outstanding OT of the Year Award. BC Society of Occupational Therapists.

Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Michael Lee

Certificate of Appreciation. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

Josephine Poon


Brenda Robinson


Jo-Anne Chisholm


Karen Mills


Susan Forwell

Presidents’ Medal. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

REsEaRCH awaRDs

Dr. Catherine Backman receiving the Distiguished Scholar Award from Dr. Stan Cohen, Vice-President, American College of Rheumatology and Dr. Pamela Degotardi, President, Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals.


REsEaRCH GRaNTs

OS&OT Faculty in bold and OS&OT students in italics

Project Title: The Prevalence and Course of Fatigue after

Acute Spinal Cord Injury

Principal Investigator: H Anton

Co-Investigators: W Miller; A Townson

Granting Agency: BCMSF

Period: 2008-2010

Total Amount: $39,000

Project Title: Comparison of two carpometacarpal stabilizing

splints for individuals with osteoarthritis

Principal Investigator: C Backman

Co-Investigators: W Miller; H Selium

Granting Agency: British Columbia Medical Services

Foundation (BCMSF)

Period: 2008-2010


Project Title: Lessening the Big Squeeze: The Effect of the

Trunk Release on ‘Interface Pressures of

Individuals Seated in a High Fowler’s Position

Principal Investigator: G Desharnais

Co-Investigators: W Miller; J Boily; P Camp

Granting Agency: VCHRI Team Grant

Period: 2009


Project Title: Faculty Development Initiatives Grants -

Development of an Interprofessional Preceptor

Orientation Manual

Principal Investigator: D Drynan

Granting Agency: University of British Columbia,

Office for Faculty Development and Educational Support,

Faculty of Medicine

Period: 2009


Project Title: Interprofessional Problem-Based Learning

Module for

Five Health Science Disciplines

Principal Investigator: L Eccott

Co-Investigators: C Newton; M Lee; W Hall; A Greig

Granting Agency: UBC Teaching and Learning

Enhancement Fund

Period: 2009


Project Title: Effect of an inpatient supplementary practice

program on lower extremity function

Principal Investigator: J Eng

Co-Investigators: W Miller; P Brasher; A Dawson

Granting Agency: Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC &Yukon

Grant in Aid

Period: 2009-2012


Project Title: Measuring what matters in life: Patterns of role

participation in arthritis

Principal Investigator: M Gignac

Co-Investigators: C Backman; Badley; Davies; Lacaille

Granting Agency: CIHR

Period: 2008-2010


Project Title: Striking a balance: Spillover between arthritis,

work and home

Principal Investigator: M Gignac

Co-Investigators: C. Backman; Badley; Beaton; Lacaille;

Hofstetter

Granting Agency: Network Centres of Excellence (NCE):


Period: 2008-2010


Project Title: The effectiveness of a neuromuscular warm-up

in decreasing biomechanical and neuromuscular risk factors

for anterior cruciate ligament injury in female youth soccer

players

Principal Investigator: S Harris; R Celebrini

Co-Investigators: W Miller; J Eng; D McIntyre

Granting Agency: BCMSF (BCM06-0007)

Period: 2008-2010



REsEaRCH GRaNTs

Project Title: Breastfeeding Analgesia in Preterm Infants

Principal Investigator: L Holsti

Co-Investigators: R Barr; R Grunau; T Oberlander; J Weinberg

Granting Agency: SickKids Foundation and CIHR

Period: 2008-2010


Project Title: Pain and Stress in Preterm Infants in

the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Principal Investigator: L Holsti

Granting Agency: Faculty of Medicine- Establishment Grant

Period: 2008-2010


Project Title: Obesity and children with disabilities:

An exploration of the built environment

Principal Investigator: T Jarus

Co-Investigators: J Pivik

Granting Agency: Michael Smith Foundation for Health

Research / HeRRO

Period: 2008-2009


Project Title: Social participation and quality of life outcomes

for individuals with traumatic brain injury who attend at brain

injury drop-in centres

Principal Investigator: T Jarus; A McLean

Granting Agency: Cedar Lodge Endowment,

Vancouver Foundation

Period: 2008-2010


Project Title: Disability policy alliance: learning collaborative

and equity coalition

Principal Investigator: M McColl

Co-Investigators: L Jongbloed; Aiken; Kobayashi

Granting Agency: Social Sciences and Humanities Research

Council of Canada - Community/University Research Alliance

Period: 2009-2014


Project Title: Promoting mental wellness on campus:

a student driven initiative on mental health education

Principal Investigator: M Lee

Granting Agency: UBC The Equity Office

Period: 2009


Project Title: Improving healthcare consumer effectiveness:

An Animated, Self-serve, Web-based, Research (AnSWER)

tool for people with early rheumatoid arthritis

Principal Investigator: L. Li, P. Adam

Co-Investigators: C Backman; Cox; Ho; Kopak; McGowan;

Stacey; Townsend; Tugwell; Ventrella

Granting Agency: CIHR

Period: 2009-2011


Project Title: Stigma and bipolar disorder: A consumer

perspective on barriers and solutions

Principal Investigator: E Michalak; M Suto

Granting Agency: CIHR (Knowledge Translation - Meetings,

planning and dissemination)

Period: 2009


Project Title: Stigma and discrimination in mood disorders


Granting Agency: CIHR, (Neurosciences, Mental Health and

Addictions - Meetings, Planning and dissemination)

Period: 2009


Project Title: Wellness and bipolar disorder: A narrative

analysis of self-management strategies


Co-Investigators: S Hale; R Hole; R Lam; L Yatham; A Young

Granting Agency: BC Medical Services Foundation

Period: 2008-2010



REsEaRCH GRaNTs

Project Title: Evidence Based Rehabilitations: SCI Reviews

Principal Investigator: W Miller; J Eng; R Teasell

Co-Investigators: D Wolfe; A Townsend; J Hsieh; 5 others

Granting Agency: SCI Solutions Network

Period: 2009-2010


Project Title: Natural History of Balance Confidence

after Stroke

Principal Investigator: W Miller

Granting Agency: CIHR New Investigator Award

Period: 2005-2010


Project Title: Preuve de concept et validation d’un systeme

d’acquisition de donnees des activites d’usagers de fauteuil

roulant manuel

Principal Investigator: F Routhier

Co-Investigators: W Miller; P Boissy; P Archambault;

C Guerette; D Dessureault; F Lafaso

Granting Agency: Reseau provincial de recherche en

adaptation-readaptation (REPAR)

Period: 2009


Project Title: SCIRE Outcome measures Toolkit


Co-Investigators: D Wolfe; V Noonan

Granting Agency: SCI Solutions Network

Period: 2009-2010


Project Title: Wheeled Mobility for Older Adults


Co-Investigators: A Mihalidis; A Mackworth; L Demers;

L Kirby; 10 others

Granting Agency: CIHR Emerging Team Grant

Period: 2010-2015

Total Amount: $1,500,000

Project Title: Wheeled Mobility for Older Adults


Granting Agency: CIHR Team Planning Award

Period: 2009


Project Title: Ready to Roll? Wheelchair Mobility

Issues in Residential Care

Principal Investigator: W Miller; W Mortenson

Granting Agency: Disability Health Research Network Video

Project (MSFHR)

Period: 2009


Project Title: Western Pacific Regional Research

Principal Investigator: P Reickmann

Co-Investigators: S Forwell and collaborators

Granting Agency: MS Society of Canada

Period: 2009-2012


Project Title: Community Partnerships for Health

Professional Education

Principal Investigator: A Towle

Co-Investigators: B Godolphin; L Brainbridge; M Clauson;

W Hall; S Murphy; D Fielding; M Lee

Granting Agency: UBC Teaching and Learning

Enhancement Fund

Period: 2009


Project Title: ERAHSE-2

Principal Investigator: A Townsend, L. Li

Co-Investigators: Adam, C Backman, Liang

Granting Agency: Network Centres of Excellence (NCE):


Period: 2009-2020


UNFOLDING COMMUNITY

INspIRED bY COMMUNITYFROM HERE


pUbLICaTIONs

Journal ArticlesAli, M., Ashburn, A., Bowen, A., Brodie, E., Corr, CS.,

Drummond, A., Edmans, J., Gladman J, Jongbloed, L.,

Brady, M. (in press). VISTA-Rehab: Expansion of the virtual

international stroke trials archive (VISTA) resource. Accepted

July 2009, International Stroke Journal.

Anaby, D., Jarus, T., & Zumbo, B. (in press). Psychometric

evaluation of the Hebrew language version of the Satisfaction

With Life Scale. Accepted April 2009, Social Indicators

Research.

Anaby, D., Jarus, T., Zumbo, B., & Backman, C. (in press).

The role of occupational characteristics and occupational

imbalance in explaining well-being. Accepted September

2009, Applied Research in Quality of Life.

Anaby, D., Miller, W. C., Eng, J., & Jarus, T. (2009).

Participation and subjective well-being in the elderly living

with chronic conditions. Can personal and environmental

factors explain participation of older adults? Disability and

Rehabilitation, 31, 1275-1282.

Auger, C., Demers, L., Gélinas, I., Routhier, F., Mortenson,

W. B., & Miller, W. C. (in press). Reliability and Validity of

the Telephone Administration of the Wheelchair Outcome

Measure (WhOM) for Middle-Aged and Older Users of Power

Mobility Devices. Accepted December 2009, Journal of

Rehabilitation Medicine.

Bart, O., Rosenberg, L., Ratzon, N., & Jarus, T. (in press).

Development and initial validation of the Performance

Skills Questionnaire. Accepted July 2009, Research in

Developmental Disabilities. doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2009.07.021.

Cuncic, C., Miller, W. C., Weger, L., & Wong, R. Y. M. (2009).

Community Mobility of Older Patients following Acute

Hospitalization. Canadian Journal of Geriatrics, 12, 80-83.

Daudrich, B., Hurl, D., & Forwell, S. J. (in press).

Multidimensional Assessment of Tremor in Multiple Sclerosis:

A Useful Instrument. Accepted 2009, International Journal of

MS Care.

Deathe, A. B., Wolfe, D. L., Devlin, M., Hebert, J. S., Miller,

W. C., & Pallaveshi, L. (2009). Selection of outcome measures

in lower extremity amputation rehabilitation: ICF Activities.

Disabil Rehabil, 31, 1455-73.

Del Fabro-Smith, L., Suto, M., Chalmers, A., & Backman, C.

(in press). Belief in doing and knowledge in being: Mothers

with arthritis. Accepted 2009, OTJR: Occupation, Participation

and Health.

Ekegren, C., Miller, W. C., Celebrini, R., MacIntyre, D., &

Eng, J. J. (2009). Agreement and validity of observational

risk screening in evaluating dynamic knee valgus. Journal of

Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 39, 665-74.

Engel-Yeger, B., Jarus, T., Anaby, D., & Law, M. (2009).

Difference in patterns of participation between youths with

cerebral palsy and typically developing peers. American

Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63, 96-104.

Forhan, M., & Backman, C. (in press). Exploring occupational

balance (OB) in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Accepted March 2009, OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health.

Forwell, S. J. (in press). Clinical Approach to Identifi cation

and Evaluation of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis. Accepted

2009, International Journal of MS Care.

Hammell Whalley, K., Miller, W. C., Forwell, S. J., Forman,

B., & Jacobson, B. (2009). Managing fatigue following

spinal cord injury: a qualitative exploration. Disability and

Rehabilitation, 31(17), 1437-1445.

Hammell Whalley, K., Miller, W. C., Forwell, S. J., Forman,

B. & Jacobson, B. (2009). Fatigue and spinal cord injury: a

qualitative analysis. Spinal Cord, 47(1), 44-49.

Harris, J., Eng. J. J., Miller, W. C., & Dawson, D. (2009).

A self-administered graded repetitive arm supplementary

program (GRASP) improves arm function during inpatient

stroke rehabilitation: A multi-site randomized controlled trial.

Stroke, 40(6), 2123-8.

OS&OT Faculty in bold and OS&OT students in italics


pUbLICaTIONs

Harris, S. R., Backman, C., & Mayson, T. A. (in press).

Comparative predictive validity of the Harris infant

neuromotor test and the Alberta infant motor scale. Accepted

August 2009, Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology.

Hebert, J. S., Wolfe, D. L., Miller, W. C., Deathe, A. B.,

Devlin, M., & Pallaveshi, L. (2009) Selection of outcome

measures in lower extremity amputation rehabilitation: ICF

Body Functions. Disabil Rehabil, 31, 1541-54.

Hill, M. R., Noonan, V. K., Sakakibara, B. M., Miller, W.

C., and the SCIRE Research Team. (2009) Quality of life

instruments and definitions in individuals with spinal cord

injury: A systematic review. Spinal Cord. Advance online

publication.

Holmes, J., Bossers, A., Drynan, D., Gallagher, M. C.,

O’Sullivan, C., Slade, A., . . . Polatajko, H. (in press). 1000

Fieldwork Hours: Analysis of Multi-Site Evidence. Accepted

2009, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Holsti, L., & Grunau, R. E. (in press). Is sucrose the solution?

Considerations of sucrose for reducing procedural pain in

preterm infants. Accepted December 2009, PEDIATRICS.

Horsman, M., Suto, M., Dudgeon, B., & Harris, S. R. (2010)

Ageing with cerebral palsy: Psychosocial Issues. Age and

Ageing. Advance online publication. doi:10.1093/ageing/

afq018

Hutchinson, B., Forwell, S. J., Bennett, S., Brown, T.,

Karpatkin, H., & Miller, D. (2009) Towards a Consensus on

Rehabilitation Outcomes in MS: Gait and Fatigue CSMC

Consensus Conference. International Journal of MS Care,

11, 67–78.

Karen, T., Jarus, T., & Fattal, A. (in press). Upper extremity

function and occupational performance in spastic CP

children following lower extremity botulinum toxin injections.

Accepted July 2009, Journal of Child Neurology.

Lee, A., Miller, W. C., Townson, A., Anton, H., and the F2N2

Research Group. (2009). Medication use is associated with

fatigue in a sample of community-living individuals who have

a spinal cord injury: a chart review. Spinal Cord. Advance

online publication.

Li, L. C., Adam, P., Townsend, A., Stacey, D., Lacaille, D., Cox,

S., . . . Backman, C. (2009). Improving healthcare consumer

effectiveness: An Animated, Self-serve, Web-based Research

Tool (ANSWER) for people with early rheumatoid arthritis.

(Research Protocol). BMC Medical Informatics and Decision

Making, 9, 40.

Mayson, T. A., Backman, C., Harris, S., & Hayes, V. E. (2009).

Motor development in Canadian infants of Asian and

European ethnic origins. Journal of Early Intervention, 31, 99-214.

Mayson, T. A., Hayes, V. E., Harris, S. R. & Backman, C.

(2009). Comparison of two methods of teaching early

childhood professionals to score a developmental screening

test. Journal of Allied Health, 38, 100-105.

Mortenson, W. B., Noreau, L., & Miller, W. C. (2009).

Predictors of Quality of Life after Spinal Cord Injury at 3- and

15- Months Post Discharge. Spinal Cord. Advance online

publication. doi:10.1038/sc.2009.92

Noonan, V., Miller, W. C., & Noreau, L. (2009) A review of

instruments assessing participation in individuals with spinal

cord injury. Spinal Cord, 47, 435-46.

Randhawa, B., Wong, S., & Drynan, D. (in press). Examining

the link between fieldwork and employment. Accepted 2009,

Occupational Therapy in Health Care.

* Rushton, P. W., Miller, W. C., Mortenson, W. B., & Garden,

J. (2010) What do individuals with spinal cord injury do

in their wheelchairs and how satisfied are they with their

participation: a cross-sectional study. Spinal Cord. Advance

online publication.

St. Pierre, A., Khattra, P., Cender, L., Manzano, S., & Holsti,

L. (in press). Content validation of the IMFC:CHD: A tool to

identify risk of malnutrition and feeding difficulties in infants

with congenital heart disease. Accepted 2009, Journal of

Pediatric Nursing.


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Sakakibara, B. M., Miller, W. C., Orenczuk, S. G., & Wolfe,

D.L. (2009). A review of outcome measures screening for

depression and anxiety in individuals with spinal cord injury.

Spinal Cord, 47, 841-851. Advance online publication.

doi:10.1038/sc.2009.93

Stokes, R., & Holsti, L. (in press). Paediatric occupational

therapy: Addressing parental stress with the sense of

coherence. Accepted August 2009, Canadian Journal of

Occupational Therapy.

Suto, M., Murray, G., Hale, S., Amari, E., & Michalak, E.

E. (in press) What works for people with bipolar disorder?

Tips from the experts. Accepted November 2009, Journal of

Affective Disorders.

Suto, M. (2009). Compromised careers: The occupational

transition of immigration and resettlement. WORK: A Journal

of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, 32(4), 417-429.

Wada, M., Backman, C., & Forwell, S. J. (in press).

Theoretical perspectives of balance and the influence of

gender ideologies. Accepted 2009, Journal of Occupational

Science.

Woolcott, J. C., Ashe, M., Miller, W. C., Shi, P., Marra, C., &

PACC Research Group. (2009). Does physical activity reduce

seniors’ need for health care?: A study of 24,281 Canadians.

British Journal of Sports Medicine. Advance publication

online. doi:10.1136/bjsm.2008.057216

Conference Proceedings/Abstracts Adam, P., Townsend, A., Backman, C., & Li, L. (2009, October). Communication in early rheumatoid arthritis: Building trust in the patient-physician interaction. Presented at the 15th Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Adam, P., Townsend, A., Backman, C., & Li, L. (2009, October). Exploring the ways people with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) medically self-manage. Presented at the Associa-tion of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Albersheim, S. G., Johnson, K., Small, S., Holsti, L., Zarembo, M., & Hait, V. (2009, May). Advancing family-centered care in the NICU with facilitated care conferences. Presented at Pediatric Academic Society, Baltimore, MD.

Ali, M., Ashburn, A., Bowen, A., Brodie, E., Corr, C. S., Drum-mond, A., Edmans, J., Gladman, J., Jongbloed, L., Brady, M. (2009, July). Rehabilitation Trials within the Virtual Interna-tional Stroke Trials Archive: VISTA-REHAB. Poster presented at European Stroke Conference, Stockholm.

Anaby, D., & Jarus, T. (2009, June). Beyond personality – the effect of occupation on subjective well-being and the role of core occupations. Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Auger, C., Demers, L., Gélinas, I., Miller, W. C., Jutai, J., & Depa, M. (2009, July). Correlates of life-space mobility for middle-aged and older power mobility device users. Presented at the XIXth IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Paris, FR. Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging Supplement, 13(1), S431.

Auger, C., Gélinas, I., Routhier, F., Mortenson, W. B., Miller, W. C., & Demers, L. (2009, June). Fidélité de la version canadienne française du wheelchair outcome measure (whom-f) par mode téléphonique. Poster presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Backman, C., Chalmers, A., Montie, P., & Lacaille D. (2009, October). Parenting experience of mothers with and without inflammatory arthritis. Presented at the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Bart, O., & Jarus, T. (2009, June). How do children with DCD participate and enjoy daily activities? Presented at the DCD VII International Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Bundon, A., Hurd Clark, L., & Miller, W. C. (2009, October). “Something I Enjoy Doing and That I Can Do”: Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions and the Meaning of Physi-cal Activity. Presented at the 15th Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference, Vancouver, BC.


Cuthbert, D., Rumig, D., Jarus, T., & Anaby, D. (2009, April). Participation and life satisfaction among individuals with trau-matic brain injury. Poster presented at the American Occupa-tional Therapy Association Conference & Expo, Houston, TX.

Daudrich, B., Hurl, D., & Forwell, S. J. (2009, June). Mul-tidimensional assessment of tremor in MS: A credible in-strument. Poster presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Drynan, D., Goffman, N., Lewis, J., & Sutherland, M. (2009, June). Fieldwork to real work: Does fieldwork influence em-ployment eligibility? Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Drynan, D., Macleod, L., Kassam, R., & Neufeld, L. (2009, May). Supporting health care education in practice – Develop-ment of a web-based course. Presented at Collaborating Across Borders II: An International Dialogue on Interprofes-sional Health Education, Research, Policy and Practice, Halifax, NS.

Drynan, D., Macleod, L., Kassam, R., & Neufeld, L. (2009, May). Preparing the next generation of preceptors: Develop-ment of a web-based resource for health care practitioners. Poster presented at Collaborating Across Borders II: An International Dialogue on Interprofessional Health Education, Research, Policy and Practice, Halifax, NS.

Drynan, D., Mulholland, S., Bossers, A., Audette, B., Bedard, A., et al. (2009, June). Strategies and resources for working with students struggling in fieldwork. Presented at the Cana-dian Association of Occupational Therapists National Confer-ence, Ottawa, ON.

Grant, T., Wolfe, D., & Forwell, S. J. (2009, June). Fatigue Assessment Battery for persons with Spinal Cord Injury. Poster presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Haddock, C., Suto, M., Hale, S., Hole, R., Amari, E., & Micha-lak, E. E. (2009, June). “It’s something that I manage but it is not who I am.” Reflections on self-management strategies and stigma in bipolar disorder. Presented at the Eighth Inter-national Conference on Bipolar Disorder. Pittsburgh, PA.

Holsti, L., Deshpandey, A. K., Miller, W.C., & Albersheim, S. (2009, May). ’The Fathers’ Support Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (FSS:NICU): Initial development and content valida-tion’. Presented at Pediatric Academic Society, Baltimore, MD.

Jarus, T., Cairo, T., Eno, H., & Anaby, D. (2009, June). Partici-pation, satisfaction with life, and the built environment post stroke. Poster presented at the Canadian Association of Oc-cupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Jarus, T., Sutherland, N., Mireault, C., Patterson, J., Cheng, T., Miguel, T., . . . Anaby, D., & Law, M. (2009, May). Built environment, participation, and obesity in Canadian children with a disability. Poster presented at the 2nd National Obesity Summit (CON), Kananaskis, AB.

Li, L., Adam, P., Townsend, A., & Backman, C. (2009, October). ANSWER: An animated, self-serve, web-based research tool for improving shared decision-making in early rheumatoid arthritis. Presented at the 15th Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Li, L., Adam, P., Townsend, A., & Backman, C. (2009, October). From aches and pains to timely treatment: A meta-synthesis of help-seeking by people with arthritis. Presented at the 15th Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Li, L., Townsend, A., Adam, P., & Backman, C. (2009, October). Crossing the threshold: Help-seeking for early symptoms in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Presented at the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Mayson, T. A., Harris, S. R., & Backman, C. (2009, September). Predictive validity of the Harris infant neuromotor test (HINT) and Alberta infant motor scale (AIMS) to the Bayley scales of infant development (BSID-II and BSID-III). Presented at the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ.

Mayson, T. A., Harris, S. R., & Backman, C. (2009, September). Concurrent and Predictive Validity of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ). Presented at the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ.

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McLean, A., Anaby, D., & Jarus, T. (2009, June). Participation and physical function following traumatic brain injury. Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Michalak, E. E., Kreindler, D. M, Murray, G., Suto, M., Johnson, S., Amari, E., & Woolridge. N. (2009, June). Mood monitoring in bipolar disorder: A hand-held computer intervention. Presented at the Eighth International Conference on Bipolar Disorder. Pittsburgh, PA.

Miller, W. C., Auger, C., Mortenson, W. B., & Smith, C. (2009, June). Wheeled mobility in older adults: Wheeling into the future. . Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Miller, W. C., Harris, S. R., Li, L., Feehan, L., MacIntyre, D. L., MacDonald, C., & the OSTEO-FX Research Team. (2009, July). Exercise prescription after osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Poster presented at the XIXth IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Paris, FR. Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging Supplement, 13(1), S434.

Miller, W. C., & Wong, R. Y. M. (2009, July). Functional independence following hospitalization in acutely ill older adults. Presented at the XIXth IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Paris, FR. Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging Supplement, 13(1), S431.

Mireault, M., & Jarus, T. (2009, April). Obesity, environment and participation in children with a disability – can research inform therapists in improving their practice? Presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference & Expo, Houston, TX.

Mortenson, W. B., Miller, W. C., Backman, C., & Oliffe, J. (2009, July). Predictors of wheeled mobility in individuals in residential care. Poster presented at the XIXth IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Paris, FR. Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging Supplement, 13(1), S469.

Negtegaal, M., Lo, R., MacKay, M., & Holsti, L. (2009, September). Levels of agreement between the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 3rd edition, and other standardized developmental assessments for high-risk preterm infants. Presented at the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ.

Rushton, P. W., & Miller, W. C. (2010, March). Self-Presentational Efficacy Among Wheelchair Users. Poster pesented at the 26th International Seating Symposium, Surrey, BC.

Rushton, P. W., & Miller, W. C. (2009, June). Development of an assessment to measure self-efficacy with wheelchair mobility. Poster presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

St. Pierre, A., Khattra, P., Cender, L., Manzano, S., & Holsti, L. (2009, June). Content validation of the IMFC:CHD: A tool to identify risk of malnutrition and feeding difficulties in infants with congenital heart disease. Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Shorter, C., Boronowski, L., & Miller, W. C. (2009, June). A pre-discharge home assessment screening tool - partnering for research. Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Sillem, H., Backman, C., Miller, W. C., & Li, L. (2009, September). Comparison of Two Carpometacarpal Stabilizing Splints for Individuals with Thumb Osteoarthritis. Presented at the American Society for Hand Surgery and American Society for Hand Therapists, San Francisco, CA.

Stokes, R., & Holsti, L. (2009, October). Caregivers’ experiences of an interdisciplinary team process for their child with feeding and/or swallowing disorders. Presented at the 15th Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Suto, M., Michalak, E. E., & Hale, S. (2009, June). Wellness and bipolar disorder: Self-management strategies for healthy living. Presented at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists National Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Teasell, R., Eng, J., Wolfe, D., Townson, A., Miller, W. C., Connolly, S., Mehta, S., & Sakakibara, B. (2009, May). Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Evidence (SCIRE): Linking Health Research and Quality of Health Care for Ontarians. Presented at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Showcase. Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Showcase, Toronto

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Townsend, A., Adam, P., Backman, C., Cox, S., & Li, L. (2009, October). Onset of rheumatoid arthritis and illness actions: Going to the doctor. Presented at the 15th Annual Qualitative Health Research Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Townson, A., Eng, J., Teasell, R., Miller, W. C., Wolfe, D., Hsieh, J., . . . the SCIRE Research Team. (2009, September). Evaluating the Impact of the Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Evidence (SCIRE). Presented at the Congress on Spinal Cord Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dallas, TX.

Westby, M. D., Carr, S., Kennedy, D., Brander, V., Bell, M., Doyle-Waters, M., & Backman, C. (2009, October). Post-acute physiotherapy after primary total hip arthroplasty: A Cochrane systematic review. Presented at the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Wolfe, D., Hsieh, J., Teasell, R., Eng, J., Townson, A., Miller, W. C. , . . . Sakakibara B, & the SCIRE Research Team. (2009, September). Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: An Evidence Based Review (SCIRE). Poster presented at the American Spinal Cord Injury Association Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.

Wong, R. Y. M., & Miller, W. C. (2009, July). Prediction of adverse outcomes in acutely ill elderly patients after hospitalization. Presented at the XIXth IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Paris, FR. Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging Supplement, 13(1), S305.

Yiu, J., & Miller, W. C. (2009, July). Longitudinal analysis of balance confidence in stroke survivors using a hierarchical linear model. Presented at the 9th International Conference of the International Society for the Quality of Life Studies, Florence, Italy.

Book ChaptersBackman, C. (2009) Occupational balance and well-being. In C.H. Christiansen & E. Townsend (Eds.) Introduction to occupation: The art and science of living, 2nd ed. (pp. 231-249). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Backman, C. (in press) Enabling performance and participation for persons with rheumatic diseases. In C.H. Christiansen (Ed.), Ways of living: Enabling participation in daily life, 4th ed. Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.

Backman, C., & Anaby, D. (2009) Research directions for advancing the study of life balance and health. In K. Matuska & C. Christiansen (Eds.), Life balance: Multidisciplinary theories & research (pp. 257-268). Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc & Bethesda, MD: AOTA Publications.

O’Brien, A., & Backman, C. (in press). Rheumatoid arthritisIn. In K. Dziedzic & A. Hammond (Eds.), Rheumatology: Evidence-based practice for physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Philadelphia: Elsevier.

Penman, M., Donnelly, C., & Drynan, D. (2009) Issue and possibilities using information and communication technology in fieldwork education. In L. McAllister, M. Paterson, J. Higgs, & C. Bithell (Eds.), Innovations in Allied Health Fieldwork Education: A Critical Appraisal. The Netherlands: Sense Publishers. Ratzon, N., & Jarus, T. (2009). Prevention of Workers’ Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Four-Stage Model. In I. Söderback (Ed.), International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions (pp. 508-514). New York: Springer Science.

Book ReviewsBackman, C., & Li, L. (2009). Review: Occupational and physical therapy for children with rheumatic diseases, by G. Kuchta & I. Davidson (Eds.). Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76, 37.

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pREsENTaTIONs

Tal Jarus

“The influence of transitions on Occupational Performance.” Work Transitions in the 21st century: Advancing Occupational

Justice, School of Occupational Therapy, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, June, 2009.

“The Role of Objects in Motor Learning.” Café Scientifique, Welcome to Reality: Occupations in Real and Virtual Environments,

OS&OT Department, UBC, Vancouver, BC, 2009.

Susan Forwell

“Not lost in Translation: Canadian Occupational Therapy in China.” International Occupational Therapy Day for the UBC

Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Vancouver, BC, October 2009.

“Fatigue Management in Chronic Diseases.” Berlin Delegation MS Preceptorship Program for the UBC MS Clinic, Vancouver,

BC, July 2009.

“Fatigue in MS – Diagnosis and Treatment.” National Summit in Neurology for the UBC Division of Neurology & Teva

Neurosciences, Vancouver, BC, April 2009.

Lyn Jongbloed

“Rehabilitation Trials within the Virtual International Stroke Trials.” Co-presented with Ali M, Ashburn A, Bowen A, Brodie E,

Corr S, Drummond A, Edmans J, Gladman J, Kalra L, Langhorne P, Lees K, Lincoln N, Logan P, Mead G, Patchick E, Pollock A,

Pomeroy V, Sackley C, van Vliet P, Walker M, Brady M, at the European Stroke Conference, July, 2009.

Melinda Suto

“Stigma and Mental Health.” Work Transitions in the 21st Century: Advancing Occupational Science for the School of

Occupational Therapy, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, June 2009.

“The influence of transitions on Occupational Performance.” Work Transitions in the 21st century: Advancing Occupational


pROFEssIONaL sERvICE

Internal

Catherine Backman

• Chair, Promotion & Tenure Committee OS&OT

• Chair, Curriculum Advisory Committee, OS&OT

• Co-Chair, Conversations on Occupational Café Serie

OS&OT

• Co-Chair, External Advisory Committee to Arthritis & First

Nations research project led by Drs. Diane Lacille & Allen

Lehman

• Member, Faculty Committee, OS&OT

• Member, Graduate Program Committee, Graduate Re-

search Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences

• Member, Reappointment Review, HS Robinson/Arthritis

Society Chair

• Member, President;s Advisory Committee to Reappoint the

Dean, Faculty of Medicine

• Mentor, Faculty of Medicine Mentorship Program, UBC

• Internal Grant Review, Health Research Resources Office

(HeRRO), UBC

Donna Drynan

• Director, College of Health Disciplines Practice Education

Committee

• Chair, Fieldwork Management Committee, OS&OT


• Member, Curriculum Committee, OS&OT

• Member, Clinical Faculty Committee, OS&OT

• Member, UBC Health Clinic Steering Committee

Susan Forwell

• Chair, Fundraising Task Force for Research Chair in

Community Integration



• Member, BC Rehabilitation Research Network KT Broker

Advisory committee

Liisa Holsti

• Member, Research Graduate Awards Committee, OS&OT


• Member, Admissions Committee, OS&OT


• Member, Graduate Program Committee, Graduate

Research Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences

Tal Jarus

• Chair, Faculty Committee, OS&OT

• Chair, Clinical Faculty Committee, OS&OT

• Chair, Promotion and Tenure Committee, OS&OT

• Chair, Admissions Committee, OS&OT


• Member, Web Development Committee, OS&OT

• Member, Fieldwork Management Committee, OS&OT



• Member, Graduate Admission Committee, Graduate


• Member, Graduate Education, Faculty of Medicine

• Member, Graduate Education Awards Committee,

Faculty of Medicine

• Member, Health Initiative Committee, Faculty of Medicine

• Member, Faculty Executive, Faculty of Medicine

• Member, Research Council, Faculty of Medicine

• Member, Interprofessional Education Working Groups,

Faculty of Medicine

• Member, Council, College of Health Disciplines

• Member, Interprofessional Research Forums, College of

Health Disciplines

Lyn Jongbloed

• Chair, Graduate Research Programs in Rehabilitation

Sciences (MSc, PhD)



• Chair, Awards committee, OS&OT

• Member, Graduate Council, UBC

• M Member, Graduate Education, Faculty of Medicine

• Member, Graduate Education Awards Committee,

Faculty of Medicine

• Member, Graduate Medical Education Curriculum

Committee, Faculty of Medicine

Michael Lee


• Member, Fieldwork Management Committee, OS&OT

• Member, Curriculum Committee OS&OT

• Member, Clinical Faculty Committee OS&OT

• Member, Web Development Committee, OS&OT

• Departmental Representative, Simulated Patient Technology



• Departmental Representative, Library Advisory Committee,

Life Sciences Libraries

• Departmental Representative, Interprofessional Education

Curriculum Committee, College of Health Disciplines

• Department Representative, Awards Committee, College

of Health Disciplines

• Departmental Representative, Interdisciplinary Activities,

• College of Health Disciplines

William Miller



• Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, OS&OT



• Member, Nominating Committee, UBC Faculty of Medicine

• Member, Mentorship Committee, UBC Faculty of Medicine

• Associate Member, Division of Physical Medicine and

Rehabilitation

• Associate Member, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and

Evaluation

Sue Stanton

• Coordinator, Rehabilitation Science Online Programs

(UBC-McMaster Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation

and UBC Master of Rehabilitation Science)



• Member, Non-MD Curriculum Review Committee, Faculty

of Medicine

• Instructional Skills Workshop Facilitator, UBC Centre for

Teaching and Academic Growth (TAG)

• Facilitator, UBC Course Design Institute (TAG)

Melinda Suto

• Chair, Awards Committee, OS&OT



Research Program s in Rehabilitation Sciences



External

Memberships and Offices Held

Catherine Backman

• Member, Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals

• Member, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

(CAOT)

• Member, British Columbia Society of Occupational

Therapists (BCSOT)

• Member, Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists

(CSOS)

• Investigator, Canadian Arthritis Network (CAN)

• Research Sceintist, Arthritis Research Centre of Canada

(ARC)

• Affiliated Investigator, Vancouver Coastal Health Research

Institute (VCHRI)

• Chair, Disciplinary Hearing Panel, College of Occupational

Therapists of BC (COTBC)

• Member, Technical Expert Panel, American College of

Rheumatology Clinical Guidelines for the Management of

Osteoarthritis

• Member, Governance Task Force, Association of Canadian

Occupational Therapy University Programs (ACOTUP)

• Member, Local Host Committee, Canadian Arthritis

Network Annual Scientific Meeting

• International Advisor, 14th Asia Pacific League of

Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) Congress

Donna Drynan


(CAOT)

• Member, College of Occupational Therapists of British

Columbia (COTBC)

• Co-Chair, Practice Education Committee, British Columbia

Academic Health Council (BCAHC)

Sue Forwell

• Member of the Board, Canadian Occupational Therapy

Foundation (COTF)

• President/President-elect/Past-president (2005-2010),

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)

• Co-chair of the Scientific Task Force Review (2009-2010),

CAOT


• Chair, ByLaws Committee, Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis

Centers (CMSC)

• Member, International Society of Occupational Science

(ISOS)

• Member, Canadian Society of Occupational Science (CSOS)

• Member, College of Occupational Therapy of British

• Columbia (COTBC)


Therapists (BCSOT)

• Member, Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC)

• Member, World Federation of Occupational Therapists

(WFOT)

• Member, Health Care Advisory Counsel, Multiple Sclerosis

Association of America

Liisa Holsti


(CAOT)

• Member, Canadian Society of Occupational Science (CSOS)

• Member, College of Occupational Therapy of British


• Member, British Columbia Society of Occupational Thera-

pists (BCSOT)

• Member, International Association for the Study of Pain

UBC Centre Leader, Canadian Child Health Clinician

Scientist Program-CIHR Strategic Training Initiative

• Pain in Child Health 2-CIHR Strategic Training Initiative-

Evaluation and Mentorship Committee-Member

Tal Jarus

• Vice President, Executive Committee, Association of Cana-

dian Occupational Therapy University Programs (ACOTUP)


(CAOT)


(CSOS)

• Member, Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation

(COTF)



• Member, British Columbia Society of Occupational Thera-

pists (BCSOT)

• Member, The Israeli Association of Occupational Therapy

(IAOT)

• Member, World Federation of Occupational Therapy

(WFOT)

• Member, American Occupational Therapy Association

(AOTA)

Lyn Jongbloed


(CAOT)


Columbia (COTBC)

Michael Lee


(CAOT)


(CSOS)


Columbia (COTBC)


Therapists (BCSOT)

• Member, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Canada (PSR-BC)

• Member, Board of Directors, Psychosocial Rehabilitation

British Columbia

Bill Miller


(CAOT)


Columbia (COTBC)


Therapists (BCSOT)

• Scientist, Rehab Sciences Research Network.

• Member, Community Integration Practice Network SCI

Translation Network

• Member, Canadian Association on Gerontology

Sue Stanton


(CAOT)


Columbia (COTBC)


Therapists (BCSOT)

• Member, Canadian Network for Innovation in Education

(CNIE)



• Member, International Society for the Scholarship of

Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL)

• Member, Society of Teaching and Learning in Higher

Education (STLHE)

• Member, World Federation of Occupational Therapists

(WFOT)

Melinda Suto


(CAOT)

• Member of Executive, Canadian Society of Occupational

Scientists (CSOS)


Columbia (COTBC)


Therapists (BCSOT)

• Member, Awards Committee, British Columbia Society of

Occupational Therapists

• Member, American Occupational Therapy Association

(AOTA)

• Member of Accreditation Team, Association of Canadian

• Occupational Therapy University Program (ACOTUP)

Journal Reviews

Catherine Backman

• Arthritis & Rheumatism (Arthritis Care & Research)

• Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy

• Journal of Rheumatology

Susan Forwell

• Journal of Occupational Science

• International Journal of MS Care

• Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

Liisa Holsti

• Clinical Journal of Pain

• European Journal of Pain

• Pediatrics

• Journal of Pediatrics

• Pain


• Canadian Journal of Nursing Research

• Early Human Development

• Biomed Central-Pediatrics

• Pain Research and Management

• Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

• American Journal of Perinatology

• The Journal of Pain

Bill Miller

• Canadian Journal of Occupational therapy

• Physical Therapy

• Disability and Rehabilitation

• Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

• American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

• Spinal Cord

• Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics

• Physiotherapy Canada

• Canadian Medical Association Journal

• American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Lyn Jongbloed

• Journal of Managed Care

Sue Stanton

• Journal of Distance Education

• Physiotherapy Canada

Melinda Suto

• American Journal of Occupational Therapy


• Journal of Occupational Science

Tal Jarus


• Occupational Therapy Journal of Research

Editorship

Catherine Backman

• Editorial Board, OTJR: Occupation, Participation & Health

Susan Forwell

• Sub-editor & treasurer, Journal of Occupational Science,

• Association of the Journal of Occupational Science Inc.

• Associate editor, International Journal of MS Care,

• Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers & Rehabilitation

• of Multiple Sclerosis.

pROFEssIONaL sERvICE / JOURNaL REvIEwING


Bill Miller

• Editorial Board, American Journal of Occupational Therapy

• Editorial Board, Open Spine Journal

Sue Stanton

• Editorial Review Board, Journal of Distance Education

Melinda Suto

• Editorial Review Board, Canadian Journal of Occupational

Therapy

Liisa Holsti

• Editorial Board, Occupational and Physical Therapy

in Pediatrics

Grant Reviewing

Catherine Backman

• Strategic Training Grants Initiative, Panel D, Canadian

Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

• China-Canada Joint Health Research Initiative, CIHR

• American College of Rheumatology, Research & Education

Foundation, Summer Student Preceptorships/Mentoring

Awards, 2009-2011

• Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, Operating Grants,

2009

• VCHRI Team Grants, 2009

Susan Forwell

• HeRRO Review Panel, University of British Columbia

Liisa Holsti

• B.C. Children’s Hospital Telethon Committee

• Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research-Trainee

Grants Review Committee

• Vancouver Coastal Health Research Foundation- Team

Grants Awards

• 2008-present Canadian Institute of Health Research-

Operating Grant Competition- External Reviewer

Bill Miller

• Fellowship Review Committee, Canadian Instituted of

Health Research (CIHR)

• Irish Health Foundation

• Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Fellowship

Committee

• Ontario Research Fund, Imaging and Health Techonologies

Panel

Conference Planning

Susan Forwell

• Co-organizer (2007-2009), Occupational Science 1-day

stream (June 2009), hosted by the Canadian Society of

Occupational Scientists in the national conference of the

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

• Reviewer, Occupational science stream, Canadian Associa-

tion of Occupational Therapists

Liisa Holsti

• Co-Chair, Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist

National Symposium, Canadian Child Health Clinician

Scientist Program

• Member, International Conference Planning Committee,

International Society of Infant Studies

Other

Donna Drynan

• Faculty Mentor, CHIUS (student run health clinic in the

DTES, Vancouver, BC)

• Conference Abstract Reviews, Canadian Association of Oc-

cupational Therapists

Liisa Holsti

• External Examiner, Thesis Examining Committee, McGill

University.

• Co-Chair, Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist

National Symposium, Canadian Child Health Clinician

Scientist Prgrogram

Lyn Jongbloed

• Member, Steering committee, consumer led research

project, Vancouver Community Mental Health Services

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unfolding learning

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