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Vanessa D. Jewell, PhD, OTR/L

2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178

vanessajewell@creighton.edu

402-280-5946 (office) ; 712-790-4631(cell)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Occupational Therapy. 2015

Texas Woman's University, Dallas, TX

Dissertation: Occupation-Centered Practice and Skilled Nursing Facilities: Myth or Reality?

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy. 2006

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Thesis: Effects of Child-Caregiver Interaction on Play Occupations Among Young Children

Institutionalized in Eastern Europe

Bachelor of Science - Psychology. 2003

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Thesis: Gait Pattern Differences and the Effects of Different Types of Footwear

Academic Employment

Assistant Professor (2013-present). School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, Occupational

Therapy Department, Creighton University. Omaha, NE.

o Program Director; Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

(2015-present)

Assessment of Motor and Process Skills Faculty (2012-present). Center for Innovative

Occupational Therapy Solutions. Fort Collins, CO.

Clinical Assistant Professor (2010-2013). Health Professions Department, Occupational Therapy

Program, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. La Crosse, WI.

Clinical Employment

Occupational Therapist (Summer 2012). Prairie Rehabilitation. Worthington, MN.

Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for short term

rehabilitation patients, long-term care residents, outpatient, and home health clients with

a variety of physical rehabilitation needs (e.g., orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular).

Provided occupational therapy services in Northwest Iowa and Southwest Minnesota

rural communities.

Occupational Therapist (Summer 2012). Accelerated Rehabilitation. Spencer, IA.

Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for short term

rehabilitation patients, long-term care residents, and home health clients with a variety of

physical rehabilitation needs (e.g., orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular). Provided

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occupational therapy services in Northwest Iowa rural communities. Lead occupational

therapist for 5 skilled nursing facilities.

Occupational Therapist (Summer 2011). Lakes Regional Healthcare. Spirit Lake, IA.

Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for acute care hospital,

home health, and outpatient with a variety of physical rehabilitation needs (e.g.,

orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular). Provided occupational therapy services in

Northwest Iowa rural communities.

Occupational Therapist (Summer 2011). Spencer Hospital. Spencer, IA.

Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for acute care and

outpatient with a variety of physical (e.g., orthopedic, neurological, cardiovascular) and

mental health (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, addiction) rehabilitation needs.

Provided occupational therapy services in Northwest Iowa rural communities.

Contract/Travel Occupational Therapist (2008-2010).

Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for a variety of clients.

Provided continuity of care at multiple facilities that experienced decreased staffing

and/or personnel issues, adapted easily to new clinical environments, and provided

leadership to care teams.

- Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital; Lincoln, NE (inpatient subacute rehabilitation and

community-reintegration programming for adults with neurological conditions)

- Courage Center; Golden Valley, MN (skilled inpatient rehabilitation, spinal cord

injury and brain injury)

- Boone Rehabilitation Services; Boone, IA (Lead OT at a rural community-based

hospital, two skilled nursing facilities, home health, and outpatient clinic)

- Rehab Choice; Carroll, IA (Lead OT for two rural skilled nursing facilities)

- Premier Health Services; Spirit Lake, IA (Lead OT for five rural skilled nursing

facilities)

- Prairie Rehabilitation Services. Northwest Iowa and Southwest Minnesota. (Lead OT

for two skilled nursing facilities, home health, and outpatient clinic).

Occupational Therapist (2008). St. Anthony Regional Hospital. Carroll, IA

Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for acute care, skilled

nursing, and outpatient with a variety of physical (e.g., orthopedic, neurological,

cardiovascular) and mental/behavioral health (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder,

addiction) rehabilitation needs. Developed group and individual inpatient mental health

programming.

Occupational Therapist (2006-2008). Courage Center. Minneapolis, MN

Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for skilled rehabilitation

clients with neurological conditions (e.g., brain injury, spinal cord injury). Developed

and led a new occupational therapy specific program for adults diagnosed with Multiple

Sclerosis while partnering with the Shapiro Center for Multiple Sclerosis – Minneapolis

Clinic for Neurology. Specialty in cognitive rehabilitation.

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Occupational Therapist (2006-2008). Allina Hospitals. Minneapolis, MN

Responsibilities: Evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning for inpatient acute

rehabilitation and acute rehabilitation (e.g., brain injury, ICU, cardiovascular). Worked

as PRN therapist.

Grants

Jewell, V., Russell, M. (2018). A Randomized Control Pilot Study to Examine the Effectiveness

of Occupation-Based Coaching via Telehealth for Rural Families with a Young Child

with Type 1 Diabetes. IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network. Concept Proposal.

[Submitted 6.28.18]

Jewell, V., & Flecky, K. (2018). Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing for Youth with

Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review. IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network.

Concept Proposal. [Submitted 6.28.18]

Jewell, V., Abbott, A., Knezevich, E., Dowd, M., & Naber, L. (2018). Building Rural

Stakeholder Involvement in Patient-Centered Type 1 Diabetes Research. PCORI;

Eugene Washington Engagement Award. $250,000 [Submitted 4.23.18]

Jewell, V. (2017-2018). Effectiveness of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to

Improve Client-Centered Practice and Client Satisfaction in Inpatient Rehabilitation.

HealthSouth Therapy Grant. $5965.00 [Funded].

Jewell, V. (2017). Use of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to Improve

Professional Reasoning in Occupational Therapy Students. AAdvantage Global Scholars

Travel Grant. $1400 [Funded].

Jewell, V., Harris, B., Laughlin, A., & White, N. (2017). Identification of Family Needs to

Improve Quality of Life for Families Living with Type 1 Diabetes. George Haddix

Grant. $15,000.00

Jewell, V., Smith, S., Dowd, M., & Naber, L. (2016). Improving the Quality of Life of Families

with Children with Type 1 Diabetes with Occupational Performance Coaching. Pipeline

to Proposal Awards Independent Tier III – Proposal Development Project. $50,000.00

Jewell, V., Madigan, C., & Smith, S. (2016). Occupational Performance Coaching for Families

with Children with Type 1 Diabetes. School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Student

Fellowship (Carrie Madigan). $3000.

Jewell, V., Lohman, H., & Stoffer, K. (2015-2016). Blending Client-Centered Care and Critical

Pathways with Acute Orthopedic Clients. School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

Student Fellowship (Katherine Stoffer). Funded. $3000.00 [Funded].

Jewell, V. & Gronwaldt, V. (2012). Use of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills to

Develop Student Clinical Reasoning in a Student Run Clinic. Faculty Development

Grant. $14,796.86

Books

Morawski, D.L., Padilla, R., & Jewell, V. (2018). Working with Elders Who Have Had

Cerebrovascular Accidents. In Lohman, H., Byers-Connon, S., & Padilla, R.

Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA (4th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN:

9780323498463

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Published Works

Kerr, L., Jewell, V.D., & Jensen, L. (submitted). Systematic Review of Stretching Interventions

to Improve Post-Stroke Spasticity. American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Lally, K., Schultze, M., Ehresman, H., Akai, L., Russell, K., Lohman, H., & Jewell, V.D.

(submitted). Bundling Initiative and Quality of Care in Total Hip and Knee

Arthroplasties. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics.

Bennett, L., Jewell, V.D., Scheirton, L., Muira, B., & McCarthy, M. (submitted). Productivity

standards and the impact on quality of care in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Open

Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Belarmino, J., Smith, S., & Jewell, V.D. (accepted). Exploring the usage of the International

Classification of Functioning, Disability, and health in Pediatric Occupational Therapy.

Journal of Allied Health.

Frigo, N., Hanneman, E., Kashale, A., Sutton, M., Wright, E., & Jewell, V.D. (accepted). Utility

of the Occupation-Centered Intervention for Level I Fieldwork. International Journal of

Practice-Based Learning in Health and Social Care.

Capistran, K., Jewell, V.D., Qi, Y., & Flecky, K. (accepted). Use of the Morse Fall Risk

Assessment to Predict Falls in Acute Care Hospitals. Occupational Therapy in

HealthCare.

Jewell, V.D., Pickens, N., & Burns, S. (accepted). Identification and effectiveness of

occupational therapy interventions in skilled nursing facilities: A scoping review. Annals

of International Occupational Therapy.

Watford, P., Jewell, V.D., & Atler, K. (accepted). Increasing Meaningful Occupation for

Women Who Provide Care for their Spouse: A Pilot Study. OTJR: Occupation,

Participation, & Health.

Watson, M., Jewell, V.D., & Smith, S. (2018). Journey Interrupted: A Phenomenological

Exploration of Miscarriage. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 6(3), Article 7.

https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1439

Swiatek, D., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). LGBT Seniors: Including the Invisible Population.

Occupational Therapy Practice, 23(6), 16–19. https://doi.org/10.7138/otp.2018.2306.f2

Villasenor, R., Smith, S., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). A Systematic Review of Sound-Based

Interventions to Improve School-Related Abilities in Children with Sensory Processing

Dysfunction. Journal of Occupational Therapy in Schools and Early Intervention.

https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2018.1432444

Burgess, G., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives on Binocular

Diplopia in Neurorehabilitation: A National Survey. NeuroRehabilitation, 42, 223–233

https://doi.org/10.3233/NRE-172263

Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2017). Impact on Quality of Life Following the Implantable

Miniature Telescope Procedure. Activities, Adaptation, & Aging.

https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2017.1398032

Russell, M., Jewell, V.D., Poskey, G., & Russell, A. (2017). Enteral feeding and its impact on

family mealtime routines for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: A mixed method

study. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 65(1), 25-34,

https://doi.org//10.1111/1440-1630.12418

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Jewell, V., & Pickens, N. (2017). Psychometric Evaluation of the Occupation-Centered

Intervention Assessment. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health. 37(2), 82-88.

https://doi.org//10.1177/1539449216688619

Jewell, V.D., Pickens, N.D., Hersch, G., & Jensen, G. (2016). An exploration into occupation-

centered practice in skilled nursing facilities. Physical & Occupational Therapy in

Geriatrics, 34(1), 43-56. https://doi.org//10.3109/02703181.2015.1114062

Cappozzo, C., & Jewell, V.D. (Winter 2012-2013). Hands-on lab: Occupational therapy

students embark on unique learning opportunity. University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

College of Science and Health Newsletter, 8(1), 10-11.

Jewell, V., & Schultz, S. (2010). Medicare reimbursement trends: Effect on access to skilled

nursing facilities, services, and discharge outcomes. Physical Disabilities Special

Interest Section Quarterly, 33, 1-3.

Manuscripts In Progress

Jewell, V.D., Phillips, S., & Griswold, LA (in progress). Professional Reasoning after Level II

Fieldwork and the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment. American Journal of

Occupational Therapy

Jewell, V.D., Burkley, J., & Kaufman, T. (in progress). Inter-rater Reliability of the Occupation-

Centered Intervention Assessment in Adult Physical Rehabilitation. American Journal of

Occupational Therapy.

Jewell, V.D., Lally, K., Schultze, M., Larson, J., McGill, M., Neppel, J., Schnack, K., Carothers,

E., & Rozenboom, S. (2017). Effectiveness of the Occupation-Centered Intervention

Assessment to Improve Client-Centered Practice and Client Satisfaction in Inpatient

Rehabilitation. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, & Health.

Main, E., Michaud, C., Wondra, K., Kellar, A., Jewell, V.D., & Coppard, B., (in progress).

Utility of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment in Alaska Occupational

Therapy Settings: A Mixed Methods Study. Journal of Occupational Therapy

Education.

Lampe, A., Jewell, V.D., Dunn, R., Lawson, T., Stewart, E., & Linhart, J. (in progress). Chosen

Trajectories and Perceptions of Personal and Professional Growth during the Doctoral

Experiential Component: A Mixed Methods Study. Journal of Occupational Therapy

Education.

Ukey, F., & Jewell, V.D. (in progress). Professional Competencies Required for Skilled Nursing

Facility Practice: An Examination of Occupational Therapists’ Perceptions. International

Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation.

Morrow, N., Townsend, B., & Jewell, V.D.(in progress). Exploring the Perceived Professional

and Personal Growth of Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Students.

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education.

Swiatek, D., & Jewell, V.D. (in progress). Cognitive Evaluation: Is it time to require

standardized assessments? Productive Aging Special Interest Section.

Student Research In Progress

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Belarmino, J., & Jewell, V.D. (writing). ICF Linkage and Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions.

Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics.

Garcia, E., Borth, M., Hoskins, M., Huesca, M., Jewell, V.D. (implementation). The role of

occupational therapy in health promotion for families with a child with type 1 diabetes.

Watson, C., Dickerson, S., Wienkes, T., Chang, I., Jewell, V.D. (implementation). Utility of the

Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment for Occupational Therapy Mental Health

Practice. OT in Mental Health.

Bonzani, P., White, & Jewell, V.D. (proposal). Team-based learning and instruction-based

learning: Differences in educational outcomes.

Kurrus, M., Gerardi, S., & Jewell, V.D. (proposal). Assessment and Intervention by

Occupational therapy hand therapists of psychological and psychosocial factors.

Lavine, D., Greiner, B., & Jewell, V.D. (proposal). Prematurity and the Caregiver-Infant

Relationship.

Legaspi, A., & Jewell, V.D. (proposal). Yoga as an Occupational Therapy Intervention in Older

Adult Physical Rehabilitation Practice.

Manuel, P., & Jewell, V.D. (proposal). Use of digital devices by occupational therapy clients for

IADLs.

Jewell, V.D., Grajo, L., Misciagno, S., & Okorafor, C. (proposal). Internal validity of the

Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Rasch Analysis.

Novak, L., & Jewell, V.D. (proposal). An exploration of functional maintenance programs in

long-term care.

International Presentations

Jewell, V., & Reynolds, M. (2018). Use of the OCIA to Develop and Implement Authentic

Occupational Therapy (poster session). World Federation of Occupational Therapy.

Capetown, South Africa.

Jewell, V., Griswold, L., & Phillips, S. (2018). Developing Professional Reasoning for

Occupational Therapy Students with the OCIA (oral presentation). World Federation of

Occupational Therapy. Capetown, South Africa.

Jewell, V. (2017). The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Guide to Designing

Interventions (invited feature workshop). The 4th Annual OTIPM Symposium. Tokyo,

Japan.

Jewell, V., Reynolds, M., & Hackett, E. (2016). Learning the Occupation-Centered Intervention

Assessment (invited feature workshop). International Occupation-Centered Symposium.

Fort Collins, CO.

Chard, G., & Jewell, V. (2015). Assessment of Motor and Process Skills Certification Course.

British Association of Occupational Therapists. London, England.

Jewell, V., & Pickens, N. (2014). Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Tool to

Capture Occupation-Centered Practice (poster session). Occupational Therapy

Intervention Process Model Symposium. Tokyo, Japan.

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Jewell, V. (2013). Exploration of a Home-Based Client-Centred mCIMT Program (poster

session). Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy National Conference. Victoria,

B.C., Canada

National Presentations

Jewell, V.D., Bahle-Lampe, A., Dunn, R., Lawson, T., Stewart, E., & Linhart, J. (2018). An

Examination of the Doctoral Experiential Component of Post-Professional Occupational

Doctorate Students. (Poster). Occupational Therapy Education Summit. Louisville, KY.

Jewell, V.D., Griswold, L.A., & Phillips, S. (2018). Supporting the Professional Development

of Occupational Therapy Students from Fieldwork to Clinical Practice. (Platform

Presentation). Occupational Therapy Education Summit. Louisville, KY.

Jewell, V.D., Bahle-Lampe, A., Dunn, R., Lawson, T., Stewart, E., & Linhart, J. (2018). Chosen

Trajectories and Perceptions of Professional and Personal Growth Related to the Doctoral

Experiential Component: A Mixed Methods Study. (Poster). American Occupational

Therapy Association. Salt Lake City, UT.

Bennett, L., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). Ethical Management of Rising Healthcare Productivity

Standards. (Short course). American Occupational Therapy Association. Salt Lake City,

UT.

Belarmino, J., Smith, S., & Jewell, V.D. (2018). Exploring the usage of the International

Classification of Functioning, Disability, and health in Pediatric Occupational Therapy.

(Featured Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Salt Lake City, UT.

Jewell, V.D., & Reynolds, M. (2017). Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A

Practical Guide to Implementing Authentic Occupational Therapy. (Short Course).

American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA.

Jewell, V.D., Lohman, H., Stoffer, K., & Joson, K. (2017). Hip and Kneed Best Practices in an

Ever Changing Healthcare Environment. (Short Course). American Occupational

Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA.

Jewell, V.D., & Pickens, N. (2017). Psychometric Evaluation of the Occupation-Centered

Intervention Assessment. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association.

Philadelphia, PA.

Beribak, A., & Jewell, V.D. (2017). The effectiveness of early active mobilization in zone II

flexor tendon repair rehabilitation: A systematic review. (Poster). American Occupational

Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA.

Watson, M., & Jewell, V.D. (2017). Journey Interrupted: A Phenomenological Exploration of

Miscarriage. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA.

Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2017). The Implantable Miniature Telescope and the Impact on

Quality of Life: A Mixed Methods Study. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy

Association. Philadelphia, PA.

Johnson, L., Jewell, V.D., & Smith, S. (2017). Occupational Performance Coaching for Parents

of Picky Eaters. (Poster). American Occupational Therapy Association. Philadelphia,

PA.

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Villasenor, R., Smith, S., & Jewell, V. (2017). A Systematic Review of Sound-Based

Interventions to Improve School-Related Abilities. (Poster). American Occupational

Therapy Association. Philadelphia, PA.

Jewell, V., & Phillips, S. (2017). The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Tool to

Capture Occupation-Centered Practice (guest lecture). University of New Hampshire.

Durham, NH.

Jewell, V.D., Coppard, B., Coffelt, K., Henderson, W., Villasenor, R. (2017). A Day in the Life

of a POTD Student. (Panel). American Occupational Therapy Association.

Philadelphia, PA.

Jewell, V., & Hackett, E. (2016). The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Tool to

Capture Occupation-Centered Practice (guest lecture). Colorado State University. Fort

Collins, CO.

Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The Implantable Miniature Telescope: Impact on Quality of

Life of Individuals with End Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration. (Short Course).

Missouri Occupational Therapy Association. Branson, MO.

Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The Implantable Miniature Telescope: Impact on Quality of

Life of Individuals with End Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration. (Research Panel

Presentation). Envision Conference. Denver, CO.

Anderson, M., Hackett, E., Oja, K., Tippin, K., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The Occupation-

Centered Intervention Assessment to Improve Intervention Design: A Pilot Study. (Poster

Session). American Occupational Therapy Association. Chicago, IL.

Lampe, A., Cochrane, Z.R., Bracciano, A., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). Distance Education Goes

Interprofessional: Collaboration for Success. (poster session). American Occupational

Therapy Association. Chicago, IL.

Dewan, H., & Jewell, V. (2016). Identification of Barriers and Training Needs in Low Vision: A

Survey of Low Vision Therapists (poster session). American Occupational Therapy

Association. Chicago, IL.

Jewell, V., Reynolds, M., & Swartzer, C. (2015). Occupation-Based and Occupation-Focused

Interventions: A Practice Guide to Implementing Authentic Occupational Therapy

(workshop). American Occupational Therapy Association. Nashville, TN..

Jewell, V. (2013). Guide to Authentic Occupational Therapy: A Tool for Designing Occupation-

Based Interventions (oral presentation). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research

Conference. University Center, MI.

Waldgovel, P., Webber, C., Jewell, V., & McCannon, R. (2013). Development of a Worksite

Assessment for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Example (poster session). Midwest

Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference. University Center, MI.

Jewell, V., & Cappozzo, C. (2013). Green House Model Nurtures Occupational Engagement

with Older Adults (poster session). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research

Conference. University Center, MI.

Jewell, V. (2012). Identification and Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions in

Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Systematic Review (poster session). Midwest Deans’

Occupational Therapy Research Conference. Kalamazoo, MI.

Jewell, V., Einck, C. & Naiberg, J. (2012). Evidence for a Client Centered Modified Constraint

Induced Movement Therapy Program (poster session). American Occupational Therapy

Association National Conference. Indianapolis, IN.

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Berg, B., & Jewell, V.D. (2013). Assessment of Motor and Process Skills Certification Course.

College of St. Scholastica. Duluth, MN.

Bray-Jones, K., Griswold, L., & Jewell, V.D. (2012). Assessment of Motor and Process Skills

Certification Course. University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. LaCrosse, WI.

Regional Presentations

Jewell, V.D., Stoffer, K., & Lohman, H. (2016). Examination of Occupational Therapy Practice

in Acute Orthopedic Care. (Poster Session). St. Albert's Day. Creighton

University. Omaha, NE

Anderson, M., Hackett, E., Oja, K., Tippin, K., & Jewell, V.D. (2016). The use of the

Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment to Build Confidence and Ability to Design

Occupation-Centered Interventions. (Poster Session). Nebraska Occupational Therapy

Association. Omaha, NE.

Domina, A., Chang, W.P., Lampe, A., Coppard, B., Jewell, V., Mayer, A., Poutre, B., & Qi, Y.

(2015). Using Health Sciences Reasoning Test to Assess Entry-Level Occupational

Therapy Doctorate Student’s Critical Thinking Skills in Health: An Exploratory

Study. (poster session). Creighton University Assessment Symposium: Making

Purposeful Change. Omaha, NE.

Whisner, S., Thom, C. & Jewell, V. (2010). OT-Clinical Improvement Measure (workshop).

Iowa Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Des Moines, IA.

Jewell, V. (2010). Medicare Reimbursement Trends: Effect on access to skilled nursing

facilities, services, and discharge outcomes. Iowa Occupational Therapy Association fall

conference (poster session). Des Moines, IA.

Jewell, V. (2008). Implementation of a New Mental Health Occupational Therapy Program

(oral presentation). St. Anthony Regional Hospital. Carroll, IA.

Jewell, V. (2007). Administration of the Cognitive Performance Test (oral presentation).

Courage Center. Minneapolis, MN.

Jewell, V. (2006). Administration of the Cognitive Performance Test for Outpatient

Occupational Therapists (oral presentation). Sister Kenny Institute of Rehabilitation.

Minneapolis, MN.

Jewell, V. (2005). Use of Adaptive Devices for Newly Deaf Veterans (oral presentation).

Veteran Affairs Medical Center. Minneapolis, MN.

Courses Taught

Creighton University (Entry-Level OTD)

OTD 386: Institute for Latin American Concerns Students: 10

Occupational therapy students will participate in a 3-week cross-cultural experience in

the Dominican Republic focusing on the aspects of occupational therapy treatment in an

international setting. A major focus of the experience will be exploration of the role of

occupational therapy in an underserved global health setting utilizing the tenets of the

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Students will

engage in cultural exploration of the Dominican culture utilizing the ICF and provide

health-related education to multiple community partners. Implementation of treatment,

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patient education, reflection and discussion are the main methods used to promote student

learning during the experience.

OTD 442: Critical Analysis of Practice Students: 56

Through student-driven learning activities, the course will emphasize the judicious use of

evidence-based methods in evaluation and intervention in order to contribute to the

ongoing refinement of the profession. Students will complete a Critical Analysis Paper

and Critically Appraised Topic following the AOTA Evidence Exchange guidelines.

OTD 601: Capstone Students: 109

The focus of this course is for students to complete an individually designed culminating

project that relates theory to practice and demonstrates synthesis of advanced knowledge

gained throughout the curriculum. Students will demonstrate integration with their

doctoral experiential component.

Creighton University (Post-Professional OTD)

POTD 386: Institute for Latin American Concern Students: 1

Occupational therapy students will participate in a 3-week cross-cultural experience in

the Dominican Republic focusing on the aspects of occupational therapy treatment in an

international setting. A major focus of the experience will be exploration of the role of

occupational therapy in an underserved global health setting utilizing the tenets of the

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Students will

engage in cultural exploration of the Dominican culture utilizing the ICF and provide

health-related education to multiple community partners. Implementation of treatment,

patient education, reflection and discussion are the main methods used to promote student

learning during the experience.

POTD 500: Introduction to Clinical Doctoral Studies Students: 10

This course provides foundational information and skills for engaging in the post

professional distance OTD program. Emphasis is on understanding the expectations and

purpose of professional doctoral education; developing proficiency with computer

hardware, software, and programs; demonstrating basic literature search strategies;

developing professional writing skills; developing a plan of study; and building a learning

community

POTD 553: Introduction to Inquiry Students: 15

This course is the first of a series of research courses. Emphasis of this course will be

placed on developing critical research consumers and building a solid foundation in

research. This course will examine evidence-based practice, explore the relationship

among theory, research and practice and gain a thorough understanding of the research

process. Both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies will be introduced and

students will begin to understand numerous research designs. Critical knowledge and

skills in research will be highlighted. Research literature in occupational therapy will be

critically examined.

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POTD 554: Research Proposal Students: 20

The focus of this course is the development of a methodologically sound research

proposal. Students will identify a research problem, formulate researchable questions;

select a research design; quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods; that is best suited to

answer the research questions. Both quantitative and qualitative data analyses will be

discussed and students will apply such knowledge and skills in developing research

proposals. The IRB process will be reviewed and implements for developed research

proposals. Through proposal development, students will gain competence in scientific

inquiry.

POTD 555: Research Implementation Students: 20

The research proposals developed in the Research Proposal course will be implemented

in this course. Emphasis is placed on the first-hand experience of the research process

(e.g., recruitment of participants, data collection, analysis). Students will critically

analyze and solve problems encountered during the proposal implementation process,

which will be closely monitored by the course instructor to ensure research integrity.

POTD 599: Independent Study Students: 1

This course is an opportunity for motivated occupational therapy students to become

involved in a course of study under the direction and guidance of faculty in order to: a)

pursue, in depth, an area covered more generally in curriculum; b) explore a topic not

normally covered in the curriculum; c) provide occupational therapy services to diverse

and underserved populations, or d) assist with or conduct research in an occupational

therapy area of practice. In all cases, it is the student's responsibility to fully identify the

topic, acquire enough information to ensure its worthiness for independent study and

negotiate for several offerings of this course.

POTD 556: Manuscript Writing Students: 20

A scholarly written research manuscript is expected of students at the end of this course.

POTD 580: Professional Trajectory Students: 10

Drawing on the understanding of occupation, professional practice, and professional

identity and leadership from field and classroom experiences, students develop learning

objectives to support a personal trajectory toward transformation of practice. These

objectives will be carried out during the Professional Rotations.

POTD 590: Doctoral Experiential Component Students: 15

Students constructed this professional experience by carrying out their personal learning

objectives identified in POTD 580 Professional Trajectory. Course objectives move from

personal and professional transformation toward the transformation of practice. During

this experience, students are expected to function beyond the competencies of entry-level

therapists.

University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse (Master’s of Science OT)

OT 530/531: Occupational Performance Analysis Students: 26

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This course examines key concepts used in the description and analysis of occupational

performance. This form, function, and meaning of occupations will be explored in

relation to performance areas, process skills, activity and occupational configurations,

client factors, and contextual issues. Task analysis, selection and grading of activity, the

teaching/learning process, compensatory techniques, and occupation as therapeutic ends

and means will be explored and applied in relation to the design and implementation of

treatment with various populations in traditional and non-traditional settings.

OT 640: Assistive Technology Students: 26

This course will refine skills in clinical decision making and task analysis, grading,

adaptive equipment fabrication, and the therapeutic use of high and low technology in OT

treatment. Computer technology and specific tool use will be emphasized.

OT 641: Health Care Systems Students: 26

This course is designed to offer further depth in relation to advocacy skills, which will be

examined and practiced as part of the change process in the contexts of client care and

professional leadership.

OT 661: Applied Mental Illness Students: 26

This course will include the study and hands on application of occupational dysfunction

as a result of mental and cognitive dysfunction. Models and frames of reference utilized

in the treatment of individuals with mental health diagnoses will be examined and

critiqued. Group process, assessment and treatment techniques, and documentation

specifically for this population will be explored.

OT750/751: Scholarly Practice II: Occupational Therapy Research Students: 26

This course is the second in the series of research skills courses. It is designed to help the

students apply previously learned statistical information to occupational therapy

literature. Students will become familiar with research methodologies typically used in

occupational therapy and will become skilled consumers of scholarly literature through

extensive reading, analysis, and discussion of occupational therapy literature. Topics

covered include reading scholarly articles, literature searching strategies, research

methods, ethical research, and application/interpretation of statistical data.

OT 760: Scholarly Practice III: Research Seminar Students: 26

This course is the third in the series of five Scholarly Practice courses. It is designed as a

seminar course that provides the opportunity for students to participate in research data

collection and analysis. Students will participate in various data collection exercises

through lab experiences, and will create a culminating paper and poster that describes

their process and results

OT 775: Critical Analysis of Practice I Students: 26

This is the first of a two-part experience with problem-based learning. Working in small

groups students will use critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and reflective practice to

process case studies. These cases will be typical to occupational therapy practice and

will require synthesis of material from several courses. Problems may relate to the

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occupational therapy process, ethical issues, supervision, etc. All cases will develop

critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills that will be required of occupational

therapists practicing in today’s health care arena.

OT 776/777: Occupations and Interventions: Older Adults Students: 26

Occupational performance in the aging population will be explored with emphasis on the

impact of disease or injury in the older adult population from diverse backgrounds.

Specific focus will be on analysis of sociocultural, environmental, and personal life roles

of the elderly as well as those disease/dysfunction processes that frequently impact this

population. Students will practice the occupational therapy process of observation,

evaluation, analysis, and treatment of this population during the laboratory component of

this course.

OT 785/786: Adult Clinical Practice Students: 26

This course is a synthesis of all courses from the curriculum. Students are given the

opportunity to implement the OT process, select, administer, and interpret evaluation

tools, develop and implement treatment interventions, practice clinical reasoning,

measure outcomes, and improve documentation skills while working with adults with

chronic conditions. Students will integrate theory, evidence, and clinical skills while

being client-centered and occupation-based through all aspects of the OT process.

Student Mentorship with Research Projects

2017-2018 Use of the Falls Assessment to Predict Falls in Acute Care. Katherine Capistan.

2017-2018 Occupational Adaptation model to Improve Literacy in School Age Children.

Crystal Gaddy

2017-2018 OCIA Utility and Validity in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. Emily Hinkley,

Christen Leach.

2017-2018 Professional and Personal Growth from the POTD Program. Nichole Morrow.

Barbara Townsend

2017-2018 Survey on Fall Prevention Strategies for Older Adults. Sorna Perumal

2017-2018 Inter-Rater Reliability of the OCIA. Stacey Scott

2017-2018 Use of Various Teaching Strategies and NBCOT Pass Rates of OTA Programs.

Marlene Vogt

2017-2018 Use of Journaling to Improve Participation of Caregivers. Patty Watford.

2017-2019 Type 1 Diabetes and the Role of Occupational Therapy. Borth, Garcia, Huesca.

2017-2019 OCIA Utility in Mental Health Practice. Wienkes, Chang, Watson, Dickerson.

2016-2018 HealthCare Policy Influences on Treatment of Hip and Knee Orthopedic

Conditions. EOTD Group. Akai, Lally, Schultze

2016-2018 DEC Experiences for POTD Students. EOTD Group. Dunn, Lawson, Wright,

Linhart.

2016-2017 Cognitive Standardized Assessments in Skilled Nursing Facilities. Daniel Swaitek

2016-2017 Examination of the Use of Standardized Assessments to Measure Pain. Allison

Hubert

2016-2017 A Systematic Review of Stretching and Splinting to Manage Post-Stroke

Spasticity. Lindsey Kerr

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2016-2017 The Impact of a Community Yoga Program on the Quality of Life for Individuals

after Stroke. Heather Lesniak – submitted and rejected by Open Journal of

Occupational Therapy

2016-2017 Occupational Performance Coaching for Families with Children with Type 1

Diabetes: A Pilot Study. Carrie Madigan

2016-2017 Mindfulness Interventions: A Case Study in Mental Health. Megan McCarthy

2016-2017 Inter-rater Reliability of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment. Joy

Burkley

2016-2017 Clinical Reasoning and the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment. Sarah

Phillips

2016-2017 Occupational Therapists’ Perception of Group Therapy in Inpatient Rehabilitation

Settings. Cassandra Ginn

2016-2017 Productivity Standards and their Impact on Quality of Care in Clinical Practice: A

Question of Ethics. Leslie Bennett

2016-2017 Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives on the Use of Partial or Complete

Occlusion in the Management of Binocular Diplopia. Gillian Burgess

2015-2017 Utility of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment in Outpatient

Rehabilitation. Nora Frigo, Emily Hanneman, Adrianne Kashale, Margaret

Sutton, Erin Wright

2015-2017 Utility Studies of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment Among

Students and Fieldwork Educators in Alaska. Amelia Kellar, Erin Kuester,

Carolyn Pakutz, Kate Wondra

2015-2016 Identification of Barriers and Training Needs in Low Vision: A Survey of Low

Vision Therapists. Himanshu Dewan

2015-2016 Professional Competencies Required for Skilled Nursing Facility Practice: An

Examination of Occupational Therapists’ Perceptions. Frankey Ukey

2015-2016 Mirror Therapy as a Home Program: A Case Study. Ramey Sieck

2015-2016 Enteral feeding and its impact on family mealtime routines for caregivers of

children with cerebral palsy: A mixed method study. Marion Russell

2015-2016 Student Learning Styles and Ethical Practice during Level II Fieldwork.

Shelley Sehorn

2015-2016 Impact of Theory Development and Evidence Based Practice on Development

and Revision of the United States Entry Level Occupational Therapy Curricula.

Jeanine L. Clausen

2015-2016 Journey Interrupted: A Phenomenological Exploration of Miscarriage and

Motherhood. Marit A. Watson

2015-2016 A Meta-Analysis of the Current Issues in Assistive Technology for Children with

Multiple Disabilities in School Setting. Romana Villasenor

2015-2016 Low Vision Rehabilitation after the Implantable Miniature Telescope Procedure:

The Role of Occupational Therapy. Tara Boehne

2015-2016 Occupational-performance coaching for parents of picky eaters. Lisa Johnson

2014-2016 Research Project Title: Use of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment

to Build Confidence and Ability to Design Occupation-Centered Interventions.

EOTD Group. Class of 2017.

2012-2013 Mentored five graduate research assistants, two regional presentations, one

publication, and provided training on data collection.

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Awards and Scholarships

2018 School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Faculty Research Award Finalist

2012 Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholarship

2010 Grace Emanuel Gilkeson Fellowship

Service

Community Service

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Ride for the Cure

Omaha-Council Bluffs Area Ride Recruiter, 2018-present

Rider, 2011-present

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Gala Fundraiser, 2016-2017

5K Fun Runs for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and American Diabetes

Association

o Carroll Classic; Founder and Organizer

o Osakis Turkey Dash for Diabetes, Committee member, 2013-present

Elementary School Volunteer, 2013-present

o Computer Aide

o Library Aide

o Art Instructor

o Parish Festival

Girl Scouts Volunteer, 2013-present

Catholic Schools Youth Soccer League, Coach U8, 2018

Professional Service

American Occupational Therapy Association, Member, 2003-present

o AOTA Annual Conference Research Reviewer, 2011-2014; 2017-present

o AOTA Productive Aging Special Interest Section Research Coordinator, 2018-

present

o AOTA Systematic Review Advisory Group, 2018-present

OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health. Review Panel, 2017-present

Quality of Life Research. Review Panel, 2017-present

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, Review Panel, 2017-present

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Invited Reviewer, 2014-2015

Creighton University, University Service

Health Sciences Research Collaborative Task Force, 2018-present

Distance Program Administrators Committee, 2016-present

Graduate Interdisciplinary Seminar, 2016

Creighton University, Graduate School

MSOT/MS Rehab Curriculum Committee, 2017-present

Creighton University, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions

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Distance Education Advisory Committee, 2015-present

Creighton University, Occupational Therapy Department

Occupational Therapy Curriculum Committee, 2015-present

Occupational Therapy Scientific Review Committee, 2013-present.

Occupational Therapy Assessment Committee, 2014-present

Search and Screen Committee, 2014-present; Chair 2017-present

Occupational Therapy EOTD Admissions Interviews, 2013- present

Occupational Therapy POTD Admissions Subcommittee. 2017-present

POTD Course Sequence Task Force, 2015- present

POTD International Track Task Force, 2015-2018

POTD China Cohort Task Force, 2016-present

OTD Research Task Force, 2016-2017

University of Wisconsin- La Crosse, University Service

Gerontology Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 2011-2013

Graduate Curriculum Committee, 2012-2013

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Occupational Therapy Program Service

Admissions Committee, 2010-2013

Curriculum Revision Committee, 2010-2013

Scholarship Committee, 2010-2013

Professional Credentials and Certifications

Occupational Therapy National Registration (2006-present)

Licensed Occupational Therapist in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Nebraska

Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (2011-present)

Fieldwork Educator Certification (2011-present)

Certified Brain Injury Specialist (2007-2008)

Physical Agent Modalities certification for the state of Minnesota

Memberships

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 2003-present

Iowa Occupational Therapy Association (IOTA), 2008-2011

Continuing Education Committee Chair, 2009-2010

Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association (2014-present)

Doctoral Experiential Component Student Mentoring

Dates Name Focus University

May 2018-August 2018 Sierra Grady Tool Development Creighton

May 2018-August 2019 Ariana Belles Research Creighton

May 2018-August 2018 Gillian Burgess Academia Creighton

May 2017-May 2018 Kaeleigh Hicks Research Nova Southeastern

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Jan 2018- May 2018 Erin Kuester Scholarly Writing Creighton

May 2017- May 2018 Janel Belarmino Research Creighton

May 2017- May 2018 Leslie Bennett Research Creighton

August 2016-Dec 2016 Tara Boehne Scholarly Writing Creighton

August 2016-Dec 2016 Jeanine Clausen Scholarly Writing Creighton

May 2016-August 2016 Kristin Joson Scholarly Writing Creighton

May 2016-August 2016 Romana Villasenor Scholarly Writing Creighton

May 2015-August 2016 Himanshu Dewan Academic Creighton

May 2015-August 2016 Frankey Ukey Academic Creighton

Selected Educational, Scholarship, and IPE Continuing Education

7th Annual OT Summit of Scholars (June 2018). Expanding Our Research Outcomes Through

Team Science. Invited attendee by director. Kansas City, MO.

Supporting Interprofessional Teaching, Excellence, and Scholarship (SITES) workshop for

faculty (June 11-12, 2018). This program, organized around the IPEC Core

Competencies, will provide participants with foundational knowledge on

interprofessional pedagogy and collaborative practice. After attending SITES,

participants are expected to develop an IPE project in collaboration with other Health

Science faculty.

CED/IPE 400: Introduction to Collaborative Care. (2018). This is an online, self-paced faculty

development course for clinicians and faculty desiring a basic introduction to the

concepts of IPE and IPCP. Content includes defining Interprofessional

Collaborative Care, exploring the health care team, defining a team, working in a

healthcare team, and leadership and teaching interprofessional collaborative practice.

Leading and Teaching in Online Learning Programs. (2018). Creighton University Teaching &

Learning Center. Omaha, NE.

Occupational Therapy Education Summit. (2016). Denver, CO.

No More Whining About Poor Student Writing: Changing Behaviors to Improve Student Writing

(2016). Creighton University. Office for Academic Excellence and Assessment.

Assessment of Group Projects. (2012). University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.

Designing Graduate Courses for Integrative Learning: Theory, Research, Implementation, and

Assessment. (2010). Colorado State University.

Building More Feedback Into Your Classes. (2010). University of Wisconsin- La Crosse.

Unlocking the Secret to Student Engagement. (2010). University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.

Clinical Continuing Education

Attendance provided upon request.

Focus areas: adult physical rehabilitation, gerontology, motivational interviewing, cognition,

diabetes, post-acute care.