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Vanessa D. Jewell, PhD, OTR/L
2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
402-280-5946 (office) ; 712-790-4631(cell)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Occupational Therapy. 2015
Emphases: Occupational Science; Gerontology
Texas Woman's University, Dallas, TX
Dissertation: Occupation-Centered Practice and Skilled Nursing Facilities: Myth or Reality?
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy. 2006
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Thesis: Effects of Child-Caregiver Interaction on Play Occupations Among Young Children
Institutionalized in Eastern Europe
Bachelor of Science - Psychology. 2003
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Thesis: Gait Pattern Differences and the Effects of Different Types of Footwear
Academic Employment
Vice Chair of Research and Assessment (2019-present). School of Pharmacy & Health
Professions, Occupational Therapy Department, Creighton University. Omaha, NE.
Program Director (2015-2019). School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, Post-Professional
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program, Creighton University. Omaha, NE.
Assistant Professor (2013-present). School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, Occupational
Therapy Department, Creighton University. Omaha, NE.
Assessment of Motor and Process Skills Faculty (2012-present). Center for Innovative
Occupational Therapy Solutions. Fort Collins, CO.
Clinical Assistant Professor (2010-2013). Health Professions Department, Occupational Therapy
Program, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. La Crosse, WI.
Clinical Employment
Occupational Therapist (Summer 2012). Prairie Rehabilitation. Worthington, MN.
Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for short term
rehabilitation patients, long-term care residents, outpatient, and home health clients with
a variety of physical rehabilitation needs (e.g., orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular).
Provided occupational therapy services in Northwest Iowa and Southwest Minnesota
rural communities.
Occupational Therapist (Summer 2012). Accelerated Rehabilitation. Spencer, IA.
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Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for short term
rehabilitation patients, long-term care residents, and home health clients with a variety of
physical rehabilitation needs (e.g., orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular). Provided
occupational therapy services in Northwest Iowa rural communities. Lead occupational
therapist for 5 skilled nursing facilities.
Occupational Therapist (Summer 2011). Lakes Regional Healthcare. Spirit Lake, IA.
Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for acute care hospital,
home health, and outpatient with a variety of physical rehabilitation needs (e.g.,
orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular). Provided occupational therapy services in
Northwest Iowa rural communities.
Occupational Therapist (Summer 2011). Spencer Hospital. Spencer, IA.
Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for acute care and
outpatient with a variety of physical (e.g., orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular) and
mental health (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, addiction) rehabilitation needs.
Provided occupational therapy services in Northwest Iowa rural communities.
Contract/Travel Occupational Therapist (2008-2010).
Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for a variety of clients.
Provided continuity of care at multiple facilities that experienced decreased staffing
and/or personnel issues, adapted easily to new clinical environments, and provided
leadership to care teams.
- Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital; Lincoln, NE (inpatient subacute rehabilitation and
community-reintegration programming for adults with neurological conditions)
- Courage Center; Golden Valley, MN (skilled inpatient rehabilitation, spinal cord
injury and brain injury)
- Boone Rehabilitation Services; Boone, IA (Lead OT at a rural community-based
hospital, two skilled nursing facilities, home health, and outpatient clinic)
- Rehab Choice; Carroll, IA (Lead OT for two rural skilled nursing facilities)
- Premier Health Services; Spirit Lake, IA (Lead OT for five rural skilled nursing
facilities)
- Prairie Rehabilitation Services. Northwest Iowa and Southwest Minnesota. (Lead OT
for two skilled nursing facilities, home health, and outpatient clinic).
Occupational Therapist (2008). St. Anthony Regional Hospital. Carroll, IA
Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for acute care, skilled
nursing, and outpatient with a variety of physical (e.g., orthopedic, neurological,
cardiovascular) and mental/behavioral health (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder,
addiction) rehabilitation needs. Developed group and individual inpatient mental health
programming.
Occupational Therapist (2006-2008). Courage Center. Minneapolis, MN
Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for skilled rehabilitation
clients with neurological conditions (e.g., brain injury, spinal cord injury). Developed
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and led a new occupational therapy specific program for adults diagnosed with Multiple
Sclerosis while partnering with the Shapiro Center for Multiple Sclerosis – Minneapolis
Clinic for Neurology. Specialty in cognitive rehabilitation.
Occupational Therapist (2006-2008). Allina Hospitals. Minneapolis, MN
Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for inpatient acute
rehabilitation and acute rehabilitation (e.g., brain injury, ICU, cardiovascular). Worked
as PRN therapist.
Grants
Shin, J., Mu, K., Jewell, V., Qi, Y., Lohman, H., & Lampe, A. (2020-2021). Development of
Certificate Programs to Support Life-Long Learning of Occupational Therapy Students
and Alumni: A Participatory Mixed Methods Study. President’s Distinguished
Curriculum Innovation and Pedagogical Research Grant. Creighton University. $9,430
[Submitted].
Schultes, S., Jewell, V., & Abbott, A. (2020). Barrier Identification for Type 1 Diabetes
Management: A Rural Challenge. CURAS Student Travel Grant for the Midwest Nursing
Research Society: Advancing Nursing Research with Diverse Populations. $500.
[Funded].
Abbott, A., Jewell, V., Russell, M., Knezevich, E., Qi, Y., Shin, J., & George, A. (2019-2021).
Efficacy of Occupation-Based Coaching for Rural Families with a Child with Type 1
Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Sigma Theta Tau – Iota Chapter.
Winifred J. Ellenchild Pinch Research Award. $1000 [Funded].
Knezevich, E., Jewell, V., & Hoffman, S. (2019-2020). Building a Patient-Centered Research
Agenda for Families with a Child with Type 1 Diabetes. SPAHP Research Fellowship.
Creighton University. $3000 [Funded].
Feldhacker, D., Jewell, V.D., Lohman, H., & Russell, M. (2019-2020). A Systematic Review of
Occupational Therapy Telehealth Interventions. SPAHP Research Fellowship. Creighton
University. $3000 [Funded].
Jewell, V., Russell, M., Knezevich, E., Abbott, A., Qi, Y., & George, A. (2019-2021). A
Randomized Control Pilot Study to Examine the Effectiveness of Telehealth Occupation-
Based Coaching for Families with a Child with Type 1 Diabetes. Health Science Strategic
Investment Faculty Development Fund. Creighton University. $49,340 [Funded].
Knezevich, E., Jewell, V., Russell, M., Shin, J., Abbott A., Qi, Y., & George, A. (2019-
2021). Use of Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring System to Assess Time in Range
following delivery of Occupation-Based Coaching via Telehealth for Families with a
Child with Type 1 Diabetes. Dexcom, Inc. Value of supplies $42,260. [Funded].
Abbott, A., Jewell, V., Knezevich, E., & Russell, M. (2019-2020). Recruiting Rural Families
with Children Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. LB 692 New Initiatives Grant. Creighton
University. $72,628. [Not Funded].
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Jewell, V., Abbott, A., & Knezevich, E. (2019-2020). Building Rural Stakeholder Engagement
in Patient-Centered Type 1 Diabetes Research. Center for Undergraduate Research and
Scholarship (CURAS) New Investigator Award. Creighton University. $2000 [Funded].
Jewell, V., Abbott, A., Knezevich, E., Dowd, M., & Naber, L. (2018-2020). Building Rural
Stakeholder Involvement in Patient-Centered Type 1 Diabetes Research. Patient-
Centered Outcomes Research Institute; Eugene Washington Engagement Award.
$247,020 [Funded].
Jewell, V., Russell, M. (2018). A Randomized Control Pilot Study to Examine the Effectiveness
of Occupation-Based Coaching via Telehealth for Rural Families with a Young Child
with Type 1 Diabetes. IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network. [Not Funded].
Jewell, V., & Flecky, K. (2018). Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing for Youth with
Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review. IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network.
[Not Funded]
Jewell, V. (2017-2018). Effectiveness of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to
Improve Client-Centered Practice and Client Satisfaction in Inpatient Rehabilitation:
Mixed Method. HealthSouth Therapy Grant. $5965 [Funded].
Jewell, V. (2017-2018). Use of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to Improve
Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy Students. AAdvantage Global Scholars
Travel Grant. $1400 [Funded].
Jewell, V., Harris, B., Laughlin, A., & White, N. (2017). Identification of Family Needs to
Improve Quality of Life for Families Living with Type 1 Diabetes. George Haddix
Grant. $15,000 [Not Funded]
Jewell, V., Smith, S., Dowd, M., & Naber, L. (2016). Improving the Quality of Life of Families
with Children with Type 1 Diabetes with Occupational Performance Coaching. Patient-
Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Pipeline to Proposal Awards Independent Tier III
– Proposal Development Project. $50,000 [Invitation for Full Proposal; Not Funded]
Jewell, V., Madigan, C., & Smith, S. (2016). Occupational Performance Coaching for Families
with Children with Type 1 Diabetes. School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Student
Fellowship (Carrie Madigan). $3000. [Not Funded]
Jewell, V., Lohman, H., & Stoffer, K. (2015-2016). Blending Client-Centered Care and Critical
Pathways with Acute Orthopedic Clients. School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Student Fellowship (Katherine Stoffer). Creighton University. $3000.00 [Funded].
Jewell, V. & Gronwaldt, V. (2012). Use of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills to
Develop Student Clinical Reasoning in a Student Run Clinic. Faculty Development
Grant. University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. $14,796.86 [Not Funded]
Legislative Bills
Jewell, V., Kelley, S., & Wayne, J. (2021-2024). Telehealth and Remote Monitoring to Improve
Glycemic Control, Quality of Life, and Cut Medicaid Costs for Children with Type 1
Diabetes – Revised. State of Nebraska, LB 917.
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB917.pdf
[Testimony to be given by Dr. Jewell in February or March 2020 to Health & Human
Services Committee]
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Jewell, V., Russell, M., Abbott, A., Briggs, K., Milewski, J., Knezevich, E., & Qi, Y. (2019-
2024). Telehealth and Remote Monitoring to Improve Glycemic Control, Quality of Life,
and Cut Medicaid Costs for Children with Type 1 Diabetes. State of Nebraska, LB 654.
$2,750,000 https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/106/PDF/Intro/LB654.pdf [Dr.
Jewell provided testimony given to Senate Health & Human Services Committee March
2019]
Books
Morawski, D.L., Padilla, R., & Jewell, V. (2018). Working with Elders Who Have Had
Cerebrovascular Accidents. In Lohman, H., Byers-Connon, S., & Padilla, R.
Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA (4th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN:
9780323498463
Published Works
Submitted
Fields, B., Rodakowski, J., Jewell, V.D., Arthanat, S., Park, M., Pierson, C., Schepens-Niemiec,
S., Womack, J., & Mroz, T. (submitted). Informal Caregiving and Aging in Place:
Advancing the Value of Occupational Therapy. American Occupational Therapy
Association
Jewell, V.D., Russell, M., Feiten, B., & Ludwig, E. (submitted). Occupation-based coaching as a
novel intervention for families with a young child with type 1 diabetes. OT Practice.
Jewell, V.D., Grajo, L., Misciagno, S., & Okorafor, C. (submitted). Internal validity of the
Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Rasch Analysis Pilot Study. American
Journal of Occupational Therapy.
Wienkes, T.L., Jewell, V.D., Chang, I., Dickerson, S., & Watson, C. (submitted). Clinical Utility
of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment for Occupational Therapy Mental
Health Practice. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health.
Morrow, N., Townsend, B., Jewell, V.D., & Lampe, A. (submitted). Retrospective Analysis of
Graduates’ Outcomes in a Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program.
Journal of Occupational Therapy Education.
Bonzani, P., Jewell, V.D., & White, B. (submitted). Team-based learning and instruction-based
learning: Differences in educational outcomes. Journal of Occupational Therapy
Education.
Lavine, D., Greiner, B., & Jewell, V.D. (submitted). Prematurity and the Caregiver-Infant
Relationship: Perceived Effects of Stress on Co-Occupations. Journal of Occupational
Therapy in Schools and Early Intervention.
Accepted
Novak, L., & Jewell, V.D. (accepted). An exploration of functional maintenance programs in
long-term care. Occupational Therapy in Health Care.
Lally, K., Schultze, M., Ehresman, H., Akai, L., Russell, K., Lohman, H., & Jewell, V.D.
(accepted). Bundling Initiative and Quality of Care in Total Hip and Knee
Arthroplasties. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy.
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Capistran, K., Jewell, V.D., Qi, Y., Flecky, K., & Fellman, S. (accepted). Use of the Morse Fall
Risk Assessment to Predict Falls in Acute Care Hospitals. Occupational Therapy in
HealthCare.
Jewell, V.D., Jessen, R., & Richardson, H. (2020). Functional Cognition. Choosing Wisely.
American Occupational Therapy Association.
Lampe, A., Jewell, V.D., Dunn, R., Lawson, T., Stewart, E., & Linhart, J. (2020). Post-
Professional Doctoral Experiential Component: Career Goals and Student Perceptions.
Journal of Occupational Therapy Education.
Kerr, L., Jewell, V.D., & Jensen, L. (2020). A Systematic Review of Stretching Interventions
for Post-Stroke Spasticity, Hand Function, and Functional Tasks. American Journal of
Occupational Therapy, 74(5).
Published
Belarmino, J., Smith, S., & Jewell, V.D. (2020). Exploring the usage of the International
Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health in Pediatric Occupational Therapy.
Annals of International Occupational Therapy. https://doi.org/10.3928/24761222-
20191125-01
Swiatek, D., & Jewell, V.D. (2020). Cognitive Evaluation: Is It Time to Require Standardized
Assessments? Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 18(1), Article 12,
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1883&context=ijahsp
Bennett, L., Jewell, V.D., Scheirton, L., McCarthy, M., & Muir, B.C. (2019). Productivity
standards and the impact on quality of care in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Open
Journal of Occupational Therapy, 7(4), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-64008.1598
Reynolds, M., Volkmer, K., Jewell, V.D., & Russell, M. (2019). Strategies for Successful
Implementation of Authentic Occupational Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Occupational Therapy Practice, Continuing Education Article.
Frigo, N., Hanneman, E., Kashale, A., Sutton, M., Wright, E., & Jewell, V.D. (2019). Utility of
the Occupation-Centered Intervention for Level I Fieldwork. International Journal of
Practice-Based Learning in Health and Social Care, 7(1), 64-74.
https://doi.org/10.18552/ijpblhsc.v7i1.510
Jewell, V.D., Pickens, N., & Burns, S. (2019). Identification and effectiveness of occupational
therapy interventions in skilled nursing facilities: A scoping review. Annals of
International Occupational Therapy, 2(2), 79-90. https://doi.org/10.3928/24761222-
20190218-03
Watford, P., Jewell, V.D., & Atler, K. (2019). Increasing Meaningful Occupation for Women
Who Provide Care for their Spouse: A Pilot Study. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, &
Health. Early Online, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1177/1539449219829849
Watson, M., Jewell, V.D., & Smith, S. (2018). Journey Interrupted: A Phenomenological
Exploration of Miscarriage. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 6(3), Article 7.
https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1439
Swiatek, D., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). LGBT Seniors: Including the Invisible Population.
Occupational Therapy Practice, 23(6), 16–19.
Villasenor, R., Smith, S., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). A Systematic Review of Sound-Based
Interventions to Improve School-Related Abilities in Children with Sensory Processing
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Dysfunction. Journal of Occupational Therapy in Schools and Early Intervention, 11(2),
223-233. https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2018.1432444
Burgess, G., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives on Binocular
Diplopia in Neurorehabilitation: A National Survey. NeuroRehabilitation, 42, 223–233
https://doi.org/10.3233/NRE-172263
Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). Impact on Quality of Life Following the Implantable
Miniature Telescope Procedure. Activities, Adaptation, & Aging, 42(3), 197-209
https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2017.1398032
Russell, M., Jewell, V.D., Poskey, G., & Russell, A. (2018). Enteral feeding and its impact on
family mealtime routines for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: A mixed method
study. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 65(1), 25-34.
https://doi.org//10.1111/1440-1630.12418
Jewell, V., & Pickens, N. (2017). Psychometric Evaluation of the Occupation-Centered
Intervention Assessment. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health. 37(2), 82-88.
https://doi.org//10.1177/1539449216688619
Jewell, V.D., Pickens, N.D., Hersch, G., & Jensen, G. (2016). An exploration into occupation-
centered practice in skilled nursing facilities. Physical & Occupational Therapy in
Geriatrics, 34(1), 43-56. https://doi.org//10.3109/02703181.2015.1114062
Jewell, V., & Schultz, S. (2010). Medicare reimbursement trends: Effect on access to skilled
nursing facilities, services, and discharge outcomes. Physical Disabilities Special
Interest Section Quarterly, 33, 1-3.
Published- Newsletters
Jewell, V.D. (2020, February). Creighton Update. In NOTA (Eds)., Nebraska Occupational
Therapy Association Annual Conference Newsletter. NOTA. https://www.notaonline.org
Jewell, V.D. (2019, October). Creighton University Faculty Grants and Scholarship Update. In
NOTA (Eds.)., Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Newsletter. NOTA.
https://www.notaonline.org
Cappozzo, C., & Jewell, V.D. (2012-2013, Winter). Hands-on lab: Occupational therapy
students embark on unique learning opportunity. University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
College of Science and Health Newsletter, 8(1), 10-11.
Manuscripts in Progress
Jewell, V.D., Phillips, S., & Griswold, LA (in progress). Professional Reasoning after Level II
Fieldwork and the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment. American Journal of
Occupational Therapy
Jewell, V.D., Lally, K., Schultze, M., Larson, J., McGill, M., Neppel, J., Schnack, K., Carothers,
E., & Rozenboom, S. (in progress). Effectiveness of the Occupation-Centered
Intervention Assessment to Improve Client-Centered Practice and Client Satisfaction in
Inpatient Rehabilitation. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, & Health.
Jewell, V.D., Burkley, J., & Kaufman, T. (in progress). Inter-rater Reliability of the Occupation-
Centered Intervention Assessment in Adult Physical Rehabilitation. Canadian Journal of
Occupational Therapy.
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Feldhacker, D., Jewell, V.D., Jung, S., Russell, M., & Lohman, H. (in progress). A Systematic
Review of Occupational Therapy Telehealth Interventions. American Journal of
Occupational Therapy.
Abbott, A., Jewell, V.D., Boyle, E., & Knezevich, E. (in progress). Patient-Centered Research:
A Model for Stakeholder Engagement. Western Journal of Nursing Research. Note:
Abstract submitted and invitation for special issue full manuscript submission.
Shin, J., Russell, M., Jewell, V.D., & Carlson, K. (in progress). Development and
Implementation of a Type 1 Diabetes Occupation-Based Coaching Telehealth Fidelity
Measure. American Journal of Evaluation.
Feiten, B., Jewell, V.D., Boyle, E., Schultes, S., Hoffmann, S., Knezevich, E., & Abbott, A. (in
progress). A Model for Student Engagement in an Interprofessional Type 1 Diabetes
Participatory Action Research Project. Journal of Interprofessional Practice and
Education.
Fields, B., Rudakowski, J., Jewell, V.D., Arthanat, S., Gibaldi, J., Park, M., Piersol, C.,
Schepens-Niemiec, Womack, J., & Mroz, T. (in progress). Informal Caregiving and
Aging in Place: Key Policy, Research and Practice Considerations for Advancing
Occupational Therapy. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, & Health.
Main, E., Michaud, C., Wondra, K., Kellar, A., Jewell, V.D., & Coppard, B., (in progress).
Utility of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment in Alaska Occupational
Therapy Settings: A Mixed Methods Study. Journal of Occupational Therapy
Education.
Belarmino, J., Jewell, V.D., & Spellman, C. (in progress). ICF Linkage and Skilled Nursing
Facility Interventions. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics.
Gallegos, E., Lee, G., Harmon, K., & Jewell, V.D. (in progress). Relationship Between
Caregiver Burden and Quality of Life for Families Affected by Type 1 Diabetes.
Occupational Therapy in HealthCare
Wozniak, E., Cover, L., & Jewell, V.D. (in progress). The Relationship of Caregiver Burden,
Quality of Life, and Occupational Roles for Caregivers of a Young Child with Type 1
Diabetes: A Mixed Methods Study.
Student Research in Progress
Gallegos, E., Lee, G., Harmon, K., & Jewell, V.D. (dissemination). Relationship Between
Caregiver Burden and Quality of Life for Families Affected by Type 1 Diabetes.
Wozniak, E., Cover, L., & Jewell, V.D. (dissemination). The Relationship of Caregiver Burden,
Quality of Life, and Occupational Roles for Caregivers of a Young Child with Type 1
Diabetes: A Mixed Methods Study.
Godwin, K., & Jewell, V.D. (dissemination). A Retrospective Review of Occupational Therapy
Assessment and Interventions for Adults Diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
Jackson, M., & Jewell, V.D. (dissemination). A Scoping Review of Occupational Therapy and
Trauma Informed Care.
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Martin, A., & Jewell, V.D. (dissemination). A National Survey of the Use of Outcome Measures
in Acute Care Occupational Therapy Practice.
Mowell, M., Richter, L., & Jewell, V.D. (dissemination). An Exploration of the Most Frequently
Utilized Sensory-Based Interventions in School-Based Practice.
Roelke, M.A., & Jewell, V.D. (dissemination). The Role of Occupational Therapy in
Concussion Rehabilitation: A Mixed Methods Study.
International Presentations
Jewell, V., & Reynolds, M. (2018). Use of the OCIA to Develop and Implement Authentic
Occupational Therapy (poster session). World Federation of Occupational Therapy.
Capetown, South Africa.
Jewell, V., Griswold, L., & Phillips, S. (2018). Developing Professional Reasoning for
Occupational Therapy Students with the OCIA (oral presentation). World Federation of
Occupational Therapy. Capetown, South Africa.
Jewell, V. (2017). The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Guide to Designing
Interventions (invited feature workshop). The 4th Annual OTIPM Symposium. Tokyo,
Japan.
Russell, M., & Jewell, V. (2017). Enteral feeding and its impact on family mealtime routines for
caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: A mixed method study. 27th European
Academy of Childhood Disability. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Jewell, V., Reynolds, M., & Hackett, E. (2016). Learning the Occupation-Centered Intervention
Assessment (invited feature workshop). International Occupation-Centered Symposium.
Fort Collins, CO.
Chard, G., & Jewell, V. (2015). Assessment of Motor and Process Skills Certification Course.
British Association of Occupational Therapists. London, England.
Jewell, V., & Pickens, N. (2014). Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Tool to
Capture Occupation-Centered Practice (poster session). Occupational Therapy
Intervention Process Model Symposium. Tokyo, Japan.
Jewell, V. (2013). Exploration of a Home-Based Client-Centred mCIMT Program (poster
session). Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy National Conference. Victoria,
B.C., Canada
National Presentations
Jewell, V., Knezevich, E., Ulferts, K., & Abbott, A. (Submitted). Utilizing A Diverse
Stakeholder Group to Build A Patient-centered Type 1 Diabetes Research Agenda.
American Diabetes Association 78th Scientific Sessions. Chicago, IL.
Jewell, V., Knezevich, E., Ulferts, K., & Abbott, A. (Submitted). Stakeholder Needs for Type 1
Diabetes Research Across Nebraska And Iowa. American Diabetes Association 78th
Scientific Sessions. Chicago, IL.
Abbott, A., Schultes, S., Jewell, V.D, Boyle, E., & Knezevich, E. (2020). Barrier Identification
for Type 1 Diabetes Management: A Rural Challenge. (Paper Presentation). Midwest
Nursing Research Society 44th Annual Research Conference. Schaumburg, IL.
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Jewell, V.D., Russell, M., & Feiten, B. (2020). Use of Occupation-Based Coaching with
Families with a Young Child with Type 1 Diabetes. (Short Course). American
Occupational Therapy Association. Boston, MA.
Watson, M., & Jewell, V.D. (2020). BALANCED: Practical Tips and Strategies for the
Development and Implementation of Community-Based Fall Prevention Programming.
(Short course). American Occupational Therapy Association. Boston, MA.
Weinkes, T., Jewell, V.D., Chang, I., Dickerson, S., & Watson, C. (2020). Psychometric
Evaluation of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment in Mental Health
Practice. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Boston, MA.
Novak, L., & Jewell, V.D. (2020). The Effect of Knowledge and Perceptions of Nursing Staff
Regarding Functional Maintenance Programs: A Pilot Study. (Poster). American
Occupational Therapy Association. Boston, MA.
Jewell, V.D., Reynolds, M., & Hicks, K. (2019). Occupation-Centered Practice and Skilled
Nursing Facilities: Practical Tips and Solutions for a Challenging Setting. (Short Course).
American Occupational Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA.
Jewell, V.D., Griswold, L.A., & Phillips, S. (2019). The Occupation-Centered Intervention
Assessment: A Means to Develop Students’ Professional Reasoning. (Poster). American
Occupational Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA.
Watford, P., Jewell, V.D., & Atler, K. (2019). Addressing the Needs of Female Spousal
Caregivers Through Journaling and a Time Use Log. (Featured Poster). American
Occupational Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA.
Belarmino, J., & Jewell, V.D. (2019). Linking the International Classification of Functioning,
Disability and Health to Occupational Therapy Older Adult Interventions. (Scientific
Research Panel). American Occupational Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA.
Lally, K., Jewell, V.D., Lohman, H., Schultze, M., Ehresman, H., Akai,, L., & Russell, K.
(2019). Understanding the Impact of Bundling Initiatives on Coordination of Care for
Hip and Knee Arthroplasties. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association.
New Orleans, LA.
Russell, M., & Jewell, V.D., Poskey, G., & Russell, A. (2019). A Mixed-Method Study
Examining Family Mealtime Experiences in Caregivers of Gastrostomy-Tube-Fed
Children with Cerebral Palsy. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association.
New Orleans, LA.
Drummond, R., & Jewell, V.D. (2019). Using Driving Simulators with Adolescents and Young
Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy
Association. New Orleans, LA.
Vogt, M., Jewell, V.D., Maxeiner, A. (2019). Impact of Instructional Methods in OTA
Education. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. New Orleans, LA.
Jewell, V.D., Bahle-Lampe, A., Dunn, R., Lawson, T., Stewart, E., & Linhart, J. (2018). An
Examination of the Doctoral Experiential Component of Post-Professional Occupational
Doctorate Students. (Poster). Occupational Therapy Education Summit. Louisville, KY.
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Jewell, V.D., Griswold, L.A., & Phillips, S. (2018). Supporting the Professional Development
of Occupational Therapy Students from Fieldwork to Clinical Practice. (Platform
Presentation). Occupational Therapy Education Summit. Louisville, KY.
Jewell, V.D., Bahle-Lampe, A., Dunn, R., Lawson, T., Stewart, E., & Linhart, J. (2018). Chosen
Trajectories and Perceptions of Professional and Personal Growth Related to the Doctoral
Experiential Component: A Mixed Methods Study. (Poster). American Occupational
Therapy Association. Salt Lake City, UT.
Bennett, L., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). Ethical Management of Rising Healthcare Productivity
Standards. (Short Course). American Occupational Therapy Association. Salt Lake City,
UT.
Belarmino, J., Smith, S., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). Exploring the usage of the International
Classification of Functioning, Disability, and health in Pediatric Occupational Therapy.
(Featured Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Salt Lake City, UT.
Lally, K., Schultze, M., Kai, L., Russell, K., Lohman, H., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). Bundling
Initiatives and Quality of Care for Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties: Exploring
Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy
Association. Salt Lake City, UT.
Jewell, V.D., & Reynolds, M. (2017). Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A
Practical Guide to Implementing Authentic Occupational Therapy. (Short Course).
American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Jewell, V.D., Lohman, H., Stoffer, K., & Joson, K. (2017). Hip and Kneed Best Practices in an
Ever Changing Healthcare Environment. (Short Course). American Occupational
Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Jewell, V.D., & Pickens, N. (2017). Psychometric Evaluation of the Occupation-Centered
Intervention Assessment. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association.
Philadelphia, PA.
Beribak, A., & Jewell, V.D. (2017). The effectiveness of early active mobilization in zone II
flexor tendon repair rehabilitation: A systematic review. (Poster). American Occupational
Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Watson, M., & Jewell, V.D. (2017). Journey Interrupted: A Phenomenological Exploration of
Miscarriage. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2017). The Implantable Miniature Telescope and the Impact on
Quality of Life: A Mixed Methods Study. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy
Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Johnson, L., Jewell, V.D., & Smith, S. (2017). Occupational Performance Coaching for Parents
of Picky Eaters. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia,
PA.
Villasenor, R., Smith, S., & Jewell, V. (2017). A Systematic Review of Sound-Based
Interventions to Improve School-Related Abilities. (Poster). American Occupational
Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA.
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Jewell, V., & Phillips, S. (2017). The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Tool to
Capture Occupation-Centered Practice (guest lecture). University of New Hampshire.
Durham, NH.
Jewell, V.D., Coppard, B., Coffelt, K., Henderson, W., Villasenor, R. (2017). A Day in the Life
of a POTD Student. (Panel). American Occupational Therapy Association.
Philadelphia, PA.
Jewell, V., & Hackett, E. (2016). The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Tool to
Capture Occupation-Centered Practice (guest lecture). Colorado State University. Fort
Collins, CO.
Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The Implantable Miniature Telescope: Impact on Quality of
Life of Individuals with End Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration. (Short Course).
Missouri Occupational Therapy Association. Branson, MO.
Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The Implantable Miniature Telescope: Impact on Quality of
Life of Individuals with End Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration. (Research Panel
Presentation). Envision Conference. Denver, CO.
Anderson, M., Hackett, E., Oja, K., Tippin, K., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The Occupation-
Centered Intervention Assessment to Improve Intervention Design: A Pilot Study. (Poster
Session). American Occupational Therapy Association. Chicago, IL.
Lampe, A., Cochrane, Z.R., Bracciano, A., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). Distance Education Goes
Interprofessional: Collaboration for Success. (poster session). American Occupational
Therapy Association. Chicago, IL.
Dewan, H., & Jewell, V. (2016). Identification of Barriers and Training Needs in Low Vision: A
Survey of Low Vision Therapists (poster session). American Occupational Therapy
Association. Chicago, IL.
Jewell, V., Reynolds, M., & Swartzer, C. (2015). Occupation-Based and Occupation-Focused
Interventions: A Practice Guide to Implementing Authentic Occupational Therapy
(workshop). American Occupational Therapy Association. Nashville, TN..
Jewell, V. (2013). Guide to Authentic Occupational Therapy: A Tool for Designing Occupation-
Based Interventions (oral presentation). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research
Conference. University Center, MI.
Waldgovel, P., Webber, C., Jewell, V., & McCannon, R. (2013). Development of a Worksite
Assessment for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Example (poster session). Midwest
Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference. University Center, MI.
Jewell, V., & Cappozzo, C. (2013). Green House Model Nurtures Occupational Engagement
with Older Adults (poster session). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research
Conference. University Center, MI.
Jewell, V. (2012). Identification and Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions in
Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Systematic Review (poster session). Midwest Deans’
Occupational Therapy Research Conference. Kalamazoo, MI.
Jewell, V., Einck, C. & Naiberg, J. (2012). Evidence for a Client Centered Modified Constraint
Induced Movement Therapy Program (poster session). American Occupational Therapy
Association National Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
Berg, B., & Jewell, V.D. (2013). Assessment of Motor and Process Skills Certification Course.
College of St. Scholastica. Duluth, MN.
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Bray-Jones, K., Griswold, L., & Jewell, V.D. (2012). Assessment of Motor and Process Skills
Certification Course. University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. LaCrosse, WI.
Regional Presentations
Jewell, V.D., Feiten, B., Russell, M., Shin, J., & Schultes, S. (2020). Family-Centered Type 1
Diabetes Management: The Role of Occupational Therapy. Nebraska Occupational
Therapy Association Annual Conference. Omaha, NE.
Jewell, V.D., Lampe, A., Morrow, N., Townsend, B., & Qi, Y. (2020). Retrospective Analysis of
Graduates’ Experiences in a Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program.
Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association. Omaha, NE.
Wienkes, T. L., Jewell, V. D., Chang, I. T. K., Dickerson, S. R., & Watson, C. L. (2020).
Psychometric evaluation of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment in Mental
Health Practice. (poster presentation). Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association State
Conference. Omaha, Nebraska.
Jewell, V.D., Schultes, S., Abbott, A., & Knezevich, E. (2020). Building Rural Stakeholder
Engagement in Patient-Centered Type 1 Diabetes Research. Center for Undergraduate
Research and Scholarship. Creighton University. Omaha, NE
Jewell, V.D., Schultes, S., Abbott, A., & Knezevich, E. (2020). Exploring Stakeholder
Perceptions Regarding Barriers of Type 1 Diabetes in Rural Communities. Center for
Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. Creighton University. Omaha, NE
Shin, J., Lampe, A., Flecky, K., Bagby, L., Russell, M., Jewell, V., & Coppard, B. (2019).
Assessing Team-Teaching Effectiveness on the Circular Model of Collegiate Co-
Teaching. Creighton University Assessment Symposium. Creighton University. Omaha
NE.
Morrow, N., Townsend, B., Jewell, V.D., Lampe, A., & Qi, Y. (2019). Retrospective Analysis of
Graduate Experiences in a Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program.
Creighton University Assessment Symposium. Creighton University. Omaha, NE.
Wienkes, T., Chang, I., Dickerson, S., Watson, C., & Jewell, V.D. (2019). Psychometric
Evaluation of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment in Mental Health
Practice. Colorado Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Aurora, CO.
Watford, P., Jewell, V.D., & Atler, K. (2019). An Occupation-Centered Intervention to Support
Female Spousal Caregivers. 18th Annual Knowledge Exchange. Colorado State
University. Fort Collins, CO.
Jewell, V. (2019). Pi Theta Epsilon Induction Ceremony. Invited Keynote Speaker. Creighton
University. Omaha, NE.
Lampe, A., & Jewell, V.D. (2019). Career Trajectories of Post-Professional Occupational
Therapy Doctorate Students. (Poster). Education Summit for Innovative Teaching in
Occupational and Physical Therapy. Creighton University. Omaha, NE.
Lampe, A., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). An Examination of the Doctoral Experiential Component of
Post-Professional Occupational Doctorate Students. (Poster). Creighton University
Assessment Symposium. Omaha, NE.
Jewell, V.D., Stoffer, K., & Lohman, H. (2016). Examination of Occupational Therapy Practice
in Acute Orthopedic Care. (Poster Session). St. Albert's Day. Creighton
University. Omaha, NE
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Anderson, M., Hackett, E., Oja, K., Tippin, K., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The use of the
Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to Build Confidence and Ability to Design
Occupation-Centered Interventions. (Poster Session). Nebraska Occupational Therapy
Association. Omaha, NE.
Domina, A., Chang, W.P., Lampe, A., Coppard, B., Jewell, V., Mayer, A., Poutre, B., & Qi, Y.
(2015). Using Health Sciences Reasoning Test to Assess Entry-Level Occupational
Therapy Doctorate Student’s Critical Thinking Skills in Health: An Exploratory
Study. (poster session). Creighton University Assessment Symposium: Making
Purposeful Change. Omaha, NE.
Whisner, S., Thom, C. & Jewell, V. (2010). OT-Clinical Improvement Measure (workshop).
Iowa Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Des Moines, IA.
Jewell, V. (2010). Medicare Reimbursement Trends: Effect on access to skilled nursing
facilities, services, and discharge outcomes. Iowa Occupational Therapy Association fall
conference (poster session). Des Moines, IA.
Jewell, V. (2008). Implementation of a New Mental Health Occupational Therapy Program
(oral presentation). St. Anthony Regional Hospital. Carroll, IA.
Jewell, V. (2007). Administration of the Cognitive Performance Test (oral presentation).
Courage Center. Minneapolis, MN.
Jewell, V. (2006). Administration of the Cognitive Performance Test for Outpatient
Occupational Therapists (oral presentation). Sister Kenny Institute of Rehabilitation.
Minneapolis, MN.
Jewell, V. (2005). Use of Adaptive Devices for Newly Deaf Veterans (oral presentation).
Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Minneapolis, MN.
Courses Taught
Creighton University (Entry-Level OTD)
OTD 302: Occupations and Occupational Therapy Students: 130
This course will introduce students to occupation as a fundamental concept of the profession
of occupational therapy. Students will gain an understanding of the history and
philosophical base of the profession, the domain of practice, and practice trends. Official
documents of the American Occupational Therapy Association, the World Health
Organization, and other relevant organizations will be explored. Students will be introduced
to practice models of occupation and disability theory.
OTD 386: Institute for Latin American Concerns Students: 10
Occupational therapy students will participate in a 3-week cross-cultural experience in
the Dominican Republic focusing on the aspects of occupational therapy treatment in an
international setting. A major focus of the experience will be exploration of the role of
occupational therapy in an underserved global health setting utilizing the tenets of the
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Students will
engage in cultural exploration of the Dominican culture utilizing the ICF and provide
health-related education to multiple community partners. Implementation of treatment,
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patient education, reflection and discussion are the main methods used to promote student
learning during the experience.
OTD 442: Critical Analysis of Practice Students: 56
Through student-driven learning activities, the course will emphasize the judicious use of
evidence-based methods in evaluation and intervention in order to contribute to the
ongoing refinement of the profession. Students will complete a Critical Analysis Paper
and Critically Appraised Topic following the AOTA Evidence Exchange guidelines.
OTD 601: Capstone Students: 109
The focus of this course is for students to complete an individually designed culminating
project that relates theory to practice and demonstrates synthesis of advanced knowledge
gained throughout the curriculum. Students will demonstrate integration with their
doctoral experiential component.
Creighton University (Post-Professional OTD)
POTD 386: Institute for Latin American Concern Students: 1
Occupational therapy students will participate in a 3-week cross-cultural experience in
the Dominican Republic focusing on the aspects of occupational therapy treatment in an
international setting. A major focus of the experience will be exploration of the role of
occupational therapy in an underserved global health setting utilizing the tenets of the
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Students will
engage in cultural exploration of the Dominican culture utilizing the ICF and provide
health-related education to multiple community partners. Implementation of treatment,
patient education, reflection and discussion are the main methods used to promote student
learning during the experience.
POTD 500: Introduction to Clinical Doctoral Studies Students: 10
This course provides foundational information and skills for engaging in the post
professional distance OTD program. Emphasis is on understanding the expectations and
purpose of professional doctoral education; developing proficiency with computer
hardware, software, and programs; demonstrating basic literature search strategies;
developing professional writing skills; developing a plan of study; and building a learning
community.
POTD 553: Introduction to Inquiry Students: 15
This course is the first of a series of research courses. Emphasis of this course will be
placed on developing critical research consumers and building a solid foundation in
research. This course will examine evidence-based practice, explore the relationship
among theory, research and practice and gain a thorough understanding of the research
process. Both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies will be introduced and
students will begin to understand numerous research designs. Critical knowledge and
skills in research will be highlighted. Research literature in occupational therapy will be
critically examined.
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POTD 554: Research Proposal Students: 20
The focus of this course is the development of a methodologically sound research
proposal. Students will identify a research problem, formulate researchable questions;
select a research design; quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods; that is best suited to
answer the research questions. Both quantitative and qualitative data analyses will be
discussed and students will apply such knowledge and skills in developing research
proposals. The IRB process will be reviewed and implements for developed research
proposals. Through proposal development, students will gain competence in scientific
inquiry.
POTD 555: Research Implementation Students: 20
The research proposals developed in the Research Proposal course will be implemented
in this course. Emphasis is placed on the first-hand experience of the research process
(e.g., recruitment of participants, data collection, analysis). Students will critically
analyze and solve problems encountered during the proposal implementation process,
which will be closely monitored by the course instructor to ensure research integrity.
POTD 556: Manuscript Writing Students: 20
A scholarly written research manuscript is expected of students at the end of this course.
POTD 580: Professional Trajectory Students: 10
Drawing on the understanding of occupation, professional practice, and professional
identity and leadership from field and classroom experiences, students develop learning
objectives to support a personal trajectory toward transformation of practice. These
objectives will be carried out during the Professional Rotations.
POTD 590: Doctoral Experiential Component Students: 15
Students constructed this professional experience by carrying out their personal learning
objectives identified in POTD 580 Professional Trajectory. Course objectives move from
personal and professional transformation toward the transformation of practice. During
this experience, students are expected to function beyond the competencies of entry-level
therapists.
POTD 599: Independent Study Students: 1
This course is an opportunity for motivated occupational therapy students to become
involved in a course of study under the direction and guidance of faculty in order to: a)
pursue, in depth, an area covered more generally in curriculum; b) explore a topic not
normally covered in the curriculum; c) provide occupational therapy services to diverse
and underserved populations, or d) assist with or conduct research in an occupational
therapy area of practice. In all cases, it is the student's responsibility to fully identify the
topic, acquire enough information to ensure its worthiness for independent study and
negotiate for several offerings of this course.
POTD 651: Research Proposal Students: 3
This course is the second of a series of research courses. Emphasis of this course will be
placed on developing critical research consumers and building a solid foundation in
research. This course will examine evidence-based practice, explore the relationship
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among theory, research and practice and gain an understanding of the research process.
Both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies will be introduced and students
will begin to understand numerous research designs. Critical knowledge and skills in
research will be highlighted. Research literature in occupational therapy will be critically
examined.
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse (Master’s of Science OT)
OT 530/531: Occupational Performance Analysis Students: 26
This course examines key concepts used in the description and analysis of occupational
performance. This form, function, and meaning of occupations will be explored in
relation to performance areas, process skills, activity and occupational configurations,
client factors, and contextual issues. Task analysis, selection and grading of activity, the
teaching/learning process, compensatory techniques, and occupation as therapeutic ends
and means will be explored and applied in relation to the design and implementation of
treatment with various populations in traditional and non-traditional settings.
OT 640: Assistive Technology Students: 26
This course will refine skills in clinical decision making and task analysis, grading,
adaptive equipment fabrication, and the therapeutic use of high and low technology in OT
treatment. Computer technology and specific tool use will be emphasized.
OT 641: Health Care Systems Students: 26
This course is designed to offer further depth in relation to advocacy skills, which will be
examined and practiced as part of the change process in the contexts of client care and
professional leadership.
OT 661: Applied Mental Illness Students: 26
This course will include the study and hands on application of occupational dysfunction
as a result of mental and cognitive dysfunction. Models and frames of reference utilized
in the treatment of individuals with mental health diagnoses will be examined and
critiqued. Group process, assessment and treatment techniques, and documentation
specifically for this population will be explored.
OT750/751: Scholarly Practice II: Occupational Therapy Research Students: 26
This course is the second in the series of research skills courses. It is designed to help the
students apply previously learned statistical information to occupational therapy
literature. Students will become familiar with research methodologies typically used in
occupational therapy and will become skilled consumers of scholarly literature through
extensive reading, analysis, and discussion of occupational therapy literature. Topics
covered include reading scholarly articles, literature searching strategies, research
methods, ethical research, and application/interpretation of statistical data.
OT 760: Scholarly Practice III: Research Seminar Students: 26
This course is the third in the series of five Scholarly Practice courses. It is designed as a
seminar course that provides the opportunity for students to participate in research data
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collection and analysis. Students will participate in various data collection exercises
through lab experiences, and will create a culminating paper and poster that describes
their process and results
OT 775: Critical Analysis of Practice I Students: 26
This is the first of a two-part experience with problem-based learning. Working in small
groups students will use critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and reflective practice to
process case studies. These cases will be typical to occupational therapy practice and
will require synthesis of material from several courses. Problems may relate to the
occupational therapy process, ethical issues, supervision, etc. All cases will develop
critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills that will be required of occupational
therapists practicing in today’s health care arena.
OT 776/777: Occupations and Interventions: Older Adults Students: 26
Occupational performance in the aging population will be explored with emphasis on the
impact of disease or injury in the older adult population from diverse backgrounds.
Specific focus will be on analysis of sociocultural, environmental, and personal life roles
of the elderly as well as those disease/dysfunction processes that frequently impact this
population. Students will practice the occupational therapy process of observation,
evaluation, analysis, and treatment of this population during the laboratory component of
this course.
OT 785/786: Adult Clinical Practice Students: 26
This course is a synthesis of all courses from the curriculum. Students are given the
opportunity to implement the OT process, select, administer, and interpret evaluation
tools, develop and implement treatment interventions, practice clinical reasoning,
measure outcomes, and improve documentation skills while working with adults with
chronic conditions. Students will integrate theory, evidence, and clinical skills while
being client-centered and occupation-based through all aspects of the OT process.
Student Mentorship with Research Projects
2020-2021 Exploration of Adults Experiences with Multiple Sclerosis. Brown
2020-2021 Homeless and the Impact on Food Insecurity. Carroll
2020-2021 Mindfulness Interventions to Reduce Stress with Fieldwork. Wise
2019-2020 A Retrospective Review of Occupational Therapy Assessment and Interventions
for Adults Diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Godwin.
2019-2020 A Scoping Review of Occupational Therapy and Trauma Informed Care. Jackson.
2019-2020 A National Survey of the Use of Outcome Measures in Acute Care Occupational
Therapy Practice. Martin.
2019-2020 An Exploration of the Most Frequently Utilized Sensory-Based Interventions in
School-Based Practice. Mowell, Richter.
2019-2020 The Role of Occupational Therapy in Concussion Rehabilitation: A Mixed
Methods Study. Roelke
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2019-2020 The Relationship of Caregiver Burden, Quality of Life, and Occupational Roles
for Caregivers of a Young Child with Type 1 Diabetes. Wozniak, Cover.
2018-2020 Relationship Between Caregiver Burden and Quality of Life for Families Affected
by Type 1 Diabetes. Gallegos, Lee, Harmon.
2018-2019 Comparison of Team-Based Learning and Instruction-Based Learning for
Education Outcomes. Bonzani.
2018-2019 Assessment and Intervention of Psychosocial Factors in Hand Therapy. Kurrus.
2018-2019 Prematurity and Caregiver-Infant Relationships. Lavine.
2018-2019 Yoga as an OT Intervention. Legaspi.
2018-2019 Use of digital devices by OT clients for IADLs. Manuel
2018-2019 Internal Validity of the OCIA. Okorafor & Misciagno.
2018-2019 Functional Maintenance Programs and CAN Education. Novak.
2017-2019 Type 1 Diabetes and the Role of Occupational Therapy. Borth, Garcia, Hoskins,
Huesca.
2017-2019 OCIA Utility in Mental Health Practice. Wienkes, Chang, Watson, Dickerson.
2017-2018 Use of the Falls Assessment to Predict Falls in Acute Care. Capistan.
2017-2018 Occupational Adaptation model to Improve Literacy in School Age Children.
Gaddy
2017-2018 OCIA Utility and Validity in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Hinkley, Leach.
2017-2018 Professional and Personal Growth from the POTD Program. Morrow. Townsend
2017-2018 Survey on Fall Prevention Strategies for Older Adults. Perumal
2017-2018 Inter-Rater Reliability of the OCIA. Scott
2017-2018 Use of Various Teaching Strategies and NBCOT Pass Rates of OTA Programs.
Vogt.
2017-2018 Use of Journaling to Improve Participation of Caregivers. Watford.
2016-2018 HealthCare Policy Influences on Treatment of Hip and Knee Orthopedic
Conditions. EOTD Group. Akai, Lally, Schultze, Ehresman, Russell.
2016-2018 DEC Experiences for POTD Students. EOTD Group. Dunn, Lawson, Wright,
Linhart.
2016-2017 Cognitive Standardized Assessments in Skilled Nursing Facilities. Swaitek
2016-2017 Examination of the Use of Standardized Assessments to Measure Pain. Hubert
2016-2017 A Systematic Review of Stretching and Splinting to Manage Post-Stroke
Spasticity. Kerr
2016-2017 The Impact of a Community Yoga Program on the Quality of Life for Individuals
after Stroke. Lesniak
2016-2017 Occupational Performance Coaching for Families with Children with Type 1
Diabetes: A Pilot Study. Madigan
2016-2017 Mindfulness Interventions: A Case Study in Mental Health. McCarthy
2016-2017 Inter-rater Reliability of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment.
Burkley
2016-2017 Clinical Reasoning and the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment.
Phillips
2016-2017 Occupational Therapists’ Perception of Group Therapy in Inpatient Rehabilitation
Settings. Ginn
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2016-2017 Productivity Standards and their Impact on Quality of Care in Clinical Practice: A
Question of Ethics. Bennett
2016-2017 Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives on the Use of Partial or Complete
Occlusion in the Management of Binocular Diplopia. Burgess
2015-2017 Utility of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment in Outpatient
Rehabilitation. Frigo, Hanneman, Kashale, Sutton, Wright
2015-2017 Utility Studies of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment Among
Students and Fieldwork Educators in Alaska. Kellar, Kuester, Pakutz, Wondra
2015-2016 Identification of Barriers and Training Needs in Low Vision: A Survey of Low
Vision Therapists. Dewan
2015-2016 Professional Competencies Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Practice: An
Examination of Occupational Therapists’ Perceptions. Ukey
2015-2016 Mirror Therapy as a Home Program: A Case Study. Sieck
2015-2016 Enteral feeding and its impact on family mealtime routines for caregivers of
children with cerebral palsy: A mixed method study. Russell
2015-2016 Student Learning Styles and Ethical Practice during Level II Fieldwork.
Sehorn
2015-2016 Impact of Theory Development and Evidence Based Practice on Development
and Revision of the United States Entry Level Occupational Therapy Curricula.
Clausen
2015-2016 Journey Interrupted: A Phenomenological Exploration of Miscarriage and
Motherhood. Watson
2015-2016 A Meta-Analysis of the Current Issues in Assistive Technology for Children with
Multiple Disabilities in School Setting. Villasenor
2015-2016 Low Vision Rehabilitation after the Implantable Miniature Telescope Procedure:
The Role of Occupational Therapy. Boehne
2015-2016 Occupational-performance coaching for parents of picky eaters. Johnson
2014-2016 Research Project Title: Use of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment
to Build Confidence and Ability to Design Occupation-Centered Interventions.
EOTD Group. Class of 2017.
2012-2013 Mentored five graduate research assistants, two regional presentations, one
publication, and provided training on data collection.
Awards and Scholarships
2019 American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Early Career Research Award Nomination
2019 American Occupational Therapy Association. Service Commendation
2018 Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Faculty Research
Award Finalist
2012 Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholarship
2010 Grace Emanuel Gilkeson Fellowship
Service
Community Service
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Ride for the Cure, 2011-2018
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Gala Fundraiser, 2016-present
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5K Fun Runs for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and American Diabetes
Association
o Carroll Classic; Founder and Organizer, 2014
o Osakis Turkey Dash for Diabetes, Committee member, 2013-2018
Open Door Mission
o Food preparation volunteer at homeless shelter, 2017-present
Elementary School Volunteer, 2013-2019
o Computer Aide
o Library Aide
o Art Instructor
o Parish Festival Volunteer
o Art Fair Committee Member
o Field Day Volunteer
Girl Scouts Volunteer, 2013-present
o Troop Leader, 2018-present
Parochial Activity League; Youth Soccer, Coach U8, 2018
Parochial Activity League; Youth Volleyball, Coach 4th Grade, 2019
Professional Service
American Occupational Therapy Association, Member, 2003-present
o AOTA Annual Conference Research Reviewer, 2011-2014; 2017-present
[Appointed]
o AOTA Productive Aging Special Interest Section Research Coordinator, 2018-
present [Appointed]
o AOTA Systematic Review Advisory Group, 2018-present [Invited]
o Choosing Wisely Campaign, 2018-2019 [Invited]
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
o AOTF Planning Grant Collective: Stimulating Research to Enhance Aging in
Place: A Continuum of Home and Community-Based Services, 2019-present
[Invited]
o AOTF Scientific Review Group. Ad Hoc Grant Reviewer. 2019-present
[Appointed].
OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health. Review Panel, 2017-present
Quality of Life Research. Review Panel, 2017-present
Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, Review Panel, 2017-present
International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Invited Reviewer, 2019
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Invited Reviewer, 2014-2015
Creighton University, University Service
Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Creighton
University Reaccreditation Panel, 2019
Health Sciences Research Collaborative Task Force, 2018-present
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Distance Program Administrators Committee, 2016-2019
Graduate Interdisciplinary Seminar, 2016
Creighton University, Graduate School
MSOT/MS Rehabilitation Curriculum Committee, 2017-present
Creighton University, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions
Distance Education Advisory Committee, 2015-2019
Creighton University, Occupational Therapy Department
Occupational Therapy Curriculum Committee, 2015-2019
Occupational Therapy Accreditation Committee, 2019-present
Occupational Therapy Scientific Review Committee, 2013-2018
Occupational Therapy Assessment Committee, 2014-present
Search and Screen Committee, 2014-2018
o Chair 2017-2018
Occupational Therapy EOTD Admissions Interviews, 2013- present
Occupational Therapy POTD Admissions Subcommittee. 2017-present
POTD Course Sequence Task Force, 2015- present
POTD Curriculum Task Force, 2016-2018
POTD International Track Task Force, 2015-2018
POTD China Cohort Task Force, 2016-2018
EOTD Research Task Force, 2016-present
University of Wisconsin- La Crosse, University Service
Gerontology Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 2011-2013
Graduate Curriculum Committee, 2012-2013
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Occupational Therapy Program Service
Admissions Committee, 2010-2013
Curriculum Committee, 2010-2013
Scholarship and Awards Committee, 2010-2013
Professional Credentials and Certifications
Occupational Therapy National Registration (2006-present)
Licensed Occupational Therapist in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nebraska
Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (2011-present)
Fieldwork Educator Certification (2011-present)
Certified Brain Injury Specialist (2007-2008)
Physical Agent Modalities certification for the state of Minnesota
Memberships
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 2003-present
Iowa Occupational Therapy Association (IOTA), 2008-2011
Continuing Education Committee Chair, 2009-2010
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Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association (2014-present)
Doctoral Experiential Component/Capstone Experience Student Mentoring
Dates Name Focus University
Jan 2020-May 2020 Wienkes* Assessment Creighton
Aug 2019-May 2020 Bonzani Research Creighton
Jan 2019-Dec 2019 Trevino* Occupation Science Univ. St. Augustine
Jan 2018-May 2018 Waston Scholarly Writing Creighton
May 2018-August 2018 Grady Tool Development Creighton
May 2018-August 2018 Belles Research Creighton
May 2018-August 2018 Burgess Academia Creighton
May 2017-May 2018 Hicks Research Nova Southeastern
Jan 2018- May 2018 Kuester Scholarly Writing Creighton
May 2017- May 2018 Belarmino Research Creighton
May 2017- May 2018 Bennett Research Creighton
August 2016-Dec 2016 Boehne Scholarly Writing Creighton
August 2016-Dec 2016 Clausen Scholarly Writing Creighton
May 2016-August 2016 Joson Scholarly Writing Creighton
May 2016-August 2016 Villasenor Scholarly Writing Creighton
May 2015-August 2016 Dewan Academic Creighton
May 2015-August 2016 Ukey Academic Creighton
Note. *names are entry-level students. The other students are post-professional OTD students.
Selected Educational, Scholarship, and IPE Continuing Education
OT Summit of Scholars.
o Imagine Your Research Trajectory: Boosting Rigor and Innovation (June 2019).
Medical University of South Carolina. Charleston, SC.
o Expanding Our Research Outcomes Through Team Science (June 2018).
University of Kansas Medical Center. Kansas City, KS.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Diabetes Update (October 2019). Omaha, NE.
American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit (October 2018). Louisville, KY.
Great Plains IDeA-CTR 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting. (October 2018). University of Nebraska
Medical Center. Omaha, NE.
Supporting Interprofessional Teaching, Excellence, and Scholarship (SITES) workshop for
faculty (June 11-12, 2018). This program, organized around the IPEC Core
Competencies, will provide participants with foundational knowledge on
interprofessional pedagogy and collaborative practice. After attending SITES,
participants are expected to develop an IPE project in collaboration with other Health
Science faculty.
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Leading and Teaching in Online Learning Programs. (2018). Creighton University Teaching &
Learning Center. Omaha, NE.
American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit. (2016). Denver, CO.
No More Whining About Poor Student Writing: Changing Behaviors to Improve Student Writing
(2016). Creighton University. Office for Academic Excellence and Assessment.
Assessment of Group Projects. (2012). University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.
Designing Graduate Courses for Integrative Learning: Theory, Research, Implementation, and
Assessment. (2010). Colorado State University.
Building More Feedback Into Your Classes. (2010). University of Wisconsin- La Crosse.
Unlocking the Secret to Student Engagement. (2010). University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
Clinical Continuing Education
Specific conference attendance provided upon request.
Focus areas: diabetes, adult physical rehabilitation, gerontology, motivational interviewing,
family coaching, cognition, diabetes, post-acute care, grant writing.
