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2009 Annual Report for the University of British Columbia - Occupational Therapy Department
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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
TabLE OF CONTENTs
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
4 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
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
UNFOLDING OCCUpaTIONaL THERapY aND OCCUpaTIONaL sCIENCETaL JaRUs, HEaD
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
6 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
UNFOLDING OCCUpaTIONaL THERapY aND OCCUpaTIONaL sCIENCETaL JaRUs, HEaD
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!!
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 7
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).
8 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
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
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 9
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
MOT sTUDENT LIsT
10 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
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
MOT sTUDENT LIsT
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 11
MOT sTUDENTs
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Undergraduate Backgrounds
MOT1 MOT2
MOT 1MOT 1
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MOT 1
UBC‐V
UBC‐O
UVic
MOT 1
UBC‐V
UBC‐O
UVic
SFU
Trinity
MOT 1
UBC‐V
UBC‐O
UVic
SFU
Trinity
Ontario
Other Canada
MOT 1
UBC‐V
UBC‐O
UVic
SFU
Trinity
Ontario
Other Canada
International
MOT 1
UBC‐V
UBC‐O
UVic
SFU
Trinity
Ontario
Other Canada
International
MOT 2MOT 2
UBC‐V
MOT 2
UBC‐V
UBC‐O
UVic
MOT 2
UBC‐V
UBC‐O
UVic
SFU
Trinity
MOT 2
UBC‐V
UBC‐O
UVic
SFU
Trinity
Ontario
Other Canada
MOT 2
UBC‐V
UBC‐O
UVic
SFU
Trinity
Ontario
Other Canada
International
MOT 2
UBC‐V
UBC‐O
UVic
SFU
Trinity
Ontario
Other Canada
International
12 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
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.
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 13
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
14 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
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.
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2009 FIELDwORk pLaCEMENTs
49
43
35
25
13 12 12 10 10 9 9 96
Placements by Clinical Practice
49
43
35
25
13 12 12 10 10 9 9 96
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
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2009 FIELDwORk pLaCEMENTs
sUppORTING GROwTHFROM HERE
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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
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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
2009 MOT pROGRaM COURsEs
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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
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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
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 21
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.
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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
REHabILITaTION sCIENCE ONLINE pROGRaMs
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
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 23
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.
REHabILITaTION sCIENCE ONLINE pROGRaMs
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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
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 25
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
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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.
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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
Geographic Distribution of Respondents
Thompson/Ok.
Fraser Valley
Vancouver
Lower Mainland
Geographic Distribution of Respondents
East Kootenays
Northern BC
Thompson/Ok.
Fraser Valley
Vancouver
Lower Mainland
Geographic Distribution of Respondents
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
East Kootenays
Northern BC
Thompson/Ok.
Fraser Valley
Vancouver
Lower Mainland
Geographic Distribution of Respondents
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
East Kootenays
Northern BC
Thompson/Ok.
Fraser Valley
Vancouver
Lower Mainland
Geographic Distribution of Respondents
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
East Kootenays
Northern BC
Thompson/Ok.
Fraser Valley
Vancouver
Lower Mainland
Geographic Distribution of Respondents
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).
28 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
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
Types of CE attended in past 2 years
Att di t l f (th h
Attending local conferences
Attending courses/workshops
Attending inservices at my place of work
Types of CE attended in past 2 years
Participating in special interest or study groups
Attending teleconferences (through my workplace)
Attending local conferences
Attending courses/workshops
Attending inservices at my place of work
Types of CE attended in past 2 years
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Participating in special interest or study groups
Attending teleconferences (through my workplace)
Attending local conferences
Attending courses/workshops
Attending inservices at my place of work
Types of CE attended in past 2 years
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Participating in special interest or study groups
Attending teleconferences (through my workplace)
Attending local conferences
Attending courses/workshops
Attending inservices at my place of work
Types of CE attended in past 2 years
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Participating in special interest or study groups
Attending teleconferences (through my workplace)
Attending local conferences
Attending courses/workshops
Attending inservices at my place of work
Types of CE attended in past 2 years
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.
UNFOLDING CONTINUING pROFEssIONaL EDUCaTION
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 29
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.
UNFOLDING CONTINUING pROFEssIONaL EDUCaTION
7%
Barriers to CPE
37%
10%
7%
Barriers to CPE
Finances37%
10%
7%
Barriers to CPE
Finances
Time
Travel
37%
22%
10%
7%
Barriers to CPE
Finances
Time
Travel
Family Commitments
Other
37%
24%
22%
10%
7%
Barriers to CPE
Finances
Time
Travel
Family Commitments
Other
37%
24%
22%
10%
7%
Barriers to CPE
Finances
Time
Travel
Family Commitments
Other
37%
24%
22%
10%
7%
Barriers to CPE
Finances
Time
Travel
Family Commitments
Other
30 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
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.
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 31
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
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 33
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)
34 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
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)
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 35
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.
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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
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 37
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.
38 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
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
Certificate of Appreciation. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Brenda Robinson
Certificate of Appreciation. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Jo-Anne Chisholm
Certificate of Appreciation. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Karen Mills
Certificate of Appreciation. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
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.
2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 39
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
Total Amount: $20,000
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
Total Amount: $50,000
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
Total Amount: $5,000
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
Total Amount: $23,300
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
Total Amount: $450,600
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
Total Amount: $242,680
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):
Canadian Arthritis Network
Period: 2008-2010
Total Amount: $50,000
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
Total Amount: $49,800
40 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
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
Total Amount: $103,888
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
Total Amount: $50,000
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
Total Amount: $5,000
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
Total Amount: $15,800
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
Total Amount: $50,000
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
Total Amount: $2,500
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
Total Amount: $189,100
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
Total Amount: $10,250
Project Title: Stigma and discrimination in mood disorders
Principal Investigator: E Michalak; M Suto
Granting Agency: CIHR, (Neurosciences, Mental Health and
Addictions - Meetings, Planning and dissemination)
Period: 2009
Total Amount: $13,525
Project Title: Wellness and bipolar disorder: A narrative
analysis of self-management strategies
Principal Investigator: E Michalak; M Suto
Co-Investigators: S Hale; R Hole; R Lam; L Yatham; A Young
Granting Agency: BC Medical Services Foundation
Period: 2008-2010
Total Amount: $49,764
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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
Total Amount: $150,000
Project Title: Natural History of Balance Confidence
after Stroke
Principal Investigator: W Miller
Granting Agency: CIHR New Investigator Award
Period: 2005-2010
Total Amount: $250,000
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
Total Amount: $25,000
Project Title: SCIRE Outcome measures Toolkit
Principal Investigator: W Miller
Co-Investigators: D Wolfe; V Noonan
Granting Agency: SCI Solutions Network
Period: 2009-2010
Total Amount: $58,000
Project Title: Wheeled Mobility for Older Adults
Principal Investigator: W Miller
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
Principal Investigator: W Miller
Granting Agency: CIHR Team Planning Award
Period: 2009
Total Amount: $10,000
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
Total Amount: $5,000
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
Total Amount: $300,000
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
Total Amount: $79,665
Project Title: ERAHSE-2
Principal Investigator: A Townsend, L. Li
Co-Investigators: Adam, C Backman, Liang
Granting Agency: Network Centres of Excellence (NCE):
Canadian Arthritis Network
Period: 2009-2020
Total Amount: $50,000
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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.
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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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pUbLICaTIONs
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.
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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
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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, Faculty 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, Faculty Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Curriculum Committee, OS&OT
• Member, BC Rehabilitation Research Network KT Broker
Advisory committee
Liisa Holsti
• Member, Research Graduate Awards Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Faculty Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Admissions Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Curriculum 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, Curriculum Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Web Development Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Fieldwork Management Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Graduate Program Committee, Graduate
Research Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences
• Member, Graduate Admission Committee, Graduate
Research Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences
• 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)
• Member, Faculty Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Curriculum Committee, OS&OT
• 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, Faculty Committee, OS&OT
• 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
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pROFEssIONaL sERvICE
• 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, Faculty Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Curriculum Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Graduate Admission Committee, Graduate
Research Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences
• 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, Faculty Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Curriculum Committee, OS&OT
• 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
• Member, Faculty Committee, OS&OT
• Member, Graduate Admission Committee, Graduate
Research Program s in Rehabilitation Sciences
• Member, Graduate Program Committee, Graduate
Research Programs 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
• Member, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
(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
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• 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)
• Member, British Columbia Society of Occupational
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
• Member, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
(CAOT)
• Member, Canadian Society of Occupational Science (CSOS)
• Member, College of Occupational Therapy of British
• Columbia (COTBC)
• 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)
• Member, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
(CAOT)
• Member, Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists
(CSOS)
• Member, Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation
(COTF)
• Member, College of Occupational Therapists of British
• Columbia (COTBC)
• 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
• Member, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
(CAOT)
• Member, College of Occupational Therapists of British
Columbia (COTBC)
Michael Lee
• Member, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
(CAOT)
• Member, Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists
(CSOS)
• Member, College of Occupational Therapists of British
Columbia (COTBC)
• Member, British Columbia Society of Occupational
Therapists (BCSOT)
• Member, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Canada (PSR-BC)
• Member, Board of Directors, Psychosocial Rehabilitation
British Columbia
Bill Miller
• Member, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
(CAOT)
• Member, College of Occupational Therapists of British
Columbia (COTBC)
• Member, British Columbia Society of Occupational
Therapists (BCSOT)
• Scientist, Rehab Sciences Research Network.
• Member, Community Integration Practice Network SCI
Translation Network
• Member, Canadian Association on Gerontology
Sue Stanton
• Member, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
(CAOT)
• Member, College of Occupational Therapists of British
Columbia (COTBC)
• Member, British Columbia Society of Occupational
Therapists (BCSOT)
• Member, Canadian Network for Innovation in Education
(CNIE)
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2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report 53
• 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
• Member, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
(CAOT)
• Member of Executive, Canadian Society of Occupational
Scientists (CSOS)
• Member, College of Occupational Therapists of British
Columbia (COTBC)
• Member, British Columbia Society of Occupational
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 Occupational Therapy
• 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
• Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
• Journal of Occupational Science
Tal Jarus
• Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
• 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
54 2009 Department of OS&OT Annual Report
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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