Jenica Lee’s scholarship seeks to understand supports and barriers to everyday technology use and participation in meaningful activities at home, work and in the community as people age. She aims to develop and implement best practice assessments and resources to promote healthy productive aging and caregiver support.
Theory and Evidence-Based Practice Related to Human Occupation SOPC
Bridge the gap between education and practice
The Theory and Evidence-Based Practice Related to Human Occupation Scholarship of Practice Collaborative emphasizes bridging the gap between education and practice. Our focus is to strategically apply theory and evidence to improve client outcomes across the lifespan. The aim of the collaborative is to provide resources for care providers to deepen the utility of theory-based practice and therefore improving services to a broader community.
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Promoting healthy and productive aging
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Promoting occupational therapy with cancer survivors and incorporating mental wellness strategies in outpatient settings
Caitlin Smith works to increase awareness of providers and survivors on the benefits of occupational therapy for addressing the long-term side effects of cancer treatment and promoting a transition to full, healthy lifestyles. She is also interested in increasing the tools and strategies for OTs to address mental health needs in outpatient therapy population with both pediatric and adult clients.
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Expanding the occupational therapy practitioner’s role in sexuality and intimacy
Jennifer Summers’ research interests are related to occupations associated with sexuality and intimacy for the disability community including dating, sexually expression, sexuality identity empowerment, sexual activity and reproduction. She also is involved with scholarship related to teaching and learning practices for health providers as they transition into academicians.
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Student members
Student members are central to the collaborative. They work with faculty to design and conduct innovative capstone projects that are responsive to the needs of community partners.
| Class of 2025 students | Class of 2026 students |
|---|---|
| Leslie Everhart | Asianna Griffin |
| Lindsey Heiss | Elizabeth Hume |
| Samantha Libman | Lejla Jakupovic |
| Malynn Tu | Natalie McCormack |
| Melissa Wen | Natalia Syutyk |
| Joseph Talbot | |
| Hannah Wang |
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