Occupational Therapy - Faculty and Research

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Faculty Research Activities

Original research in occupational therapy and occupational science has been a hallmark of the Division's distinguished history. The extensive involvement of faculty in these research studies provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in "real-world" practice settings while gaining exposure to the process of conducting and documenting research. A sample of current and selected historical research studies follows, and additional information may be obtained by contacting faculty researchers directly through our faculty directory.

Current NIH or CDC Funded Research

Past and continuing research projects

Boundary Crossing: A Longitudinal & Ethnographic Study, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: Mary Lawlor, Principal Investigator; Cheryl Mattingly, Ann Neville-Jan, and Lanita Jacobs-Huey Co-Principal Investigators (2000-2004)
Boundary Crossing: Re-situating Cultural Competence, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: Mary Lawlor, Principal Investigator; Cheryl Mattingly, and Lanita Jacobs-Huey Co-Principal Investigators (2005-2009)
Center for Occupational Science-Based Leadership Training in Pediatric Occupational Therapy: Dr. L. Diane Parham, Principal Investigator (1997-2002)
Daily Living Context and Pressure Sores in Consumers with Spinal Cord Injuries.: Dr. Florence Clark, Principal Investigator; Dr. Jeanne Jackson, Co-Principal Investigator (2000-2003)
Effectiveness of Bowel and Bladder Techniques in Children with Spina Bifida: PI: Robert Jacobs, MD, MPH, Co PI:Stacey Mizokawa, PhD, Co PI:Ann Neville-Jan, PhD, OTR/L ()
Lifestyle Redesign for Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Spinal Cord Injury: Florence Clark, Jeanne Jackson ()
The USC Well Elderly Study: Drs. Clark and Zemke, Principal Investigators; Dr. Jeanne Jackson, Co-Principal Investigator (1997)
USC School-Based Occupational Therapy Training Project: Dr. Diane Kellegrew, Principal Investigator (2004-2008)