Vanessa D . Jewell, PhD, OTR/L
Vice Chair, Occupational Therapy Department
Associate Professor

Contact
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Faculty - Pharmacy, OT, PT
Occupational Therapy Faculty
BOYN - Boyne
Vanessa D . Jewell, PhD, OTR/L
Vice Chair, Occupational Therapy Department
Associate Professor
Research Focus
Occupation-centered practice; Type 1 diabetes and family quality of life; postacute careDepartment
Occupational Therapy
Position
Associate Professor
Books
- AOTA Press
Jewell, V.D., Wienkes, T., & Pickens, N.D. The Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A reflection tool for occupation-centered practice. 2022 - Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA (4th ed.).
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 2018
Articles
- American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Feldhacker, D., Jewell, V.D., Jung, S., Collins, H., Russell, M., & Lohman, H. Telehealth interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice: A systematic review. 2022 - Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Abbott, A., Jewell, V.D., Boyle, E., Knezevich, E., & Nagykaldi, Z. Patient-centered research: A model for stakeholder engagement. 2022 - Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Shin, J., Jewell, V.D., Abbott, A.A., Russell, M., Carlson, K., & Gordon, M. Fidelity protocol for a telehealth type 1 diabetes occupation-based coaching intervention. 2022 - Occupational Therapy in Health Care
Gallegos, E., Harmon, K.B., Lee, G., Qi, Y. & Jewell, V.D. A descriptive study of the quality of life and burden of mothers of children with type 1 diabetes. 2022 - Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Wozniak, E., Cover, L., Qi, Y., & Jewell, V.D. Mixed methods study of the experiences and routines of caregivers of children with type 1 diabetes. 2022 - Journal of Occupational Therapy Schools & Early Interventions
Mowell, M., Richter, L., & Jewell, V.D. Exploration of common sensory interventions utilized in school-based occupational therapy. 2022 - Work
Gerg, M., Hazak, K., Carrie, B., Melendez, N., & Jewell, V.D. Non-physical factors that impact return to work in individuals with upper extremity injuries: A scoping review. 2022 - Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
Jewell, V.D., Griswold, L.A., & Phillips, S. Supporting the professional reasoning of students from fieldwork to practice.
5 2021 - Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
Jewell, V.D., Burkley, J., Wienkes, T. & Kaufman, T. Establishing inter-rater reliability of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment for student observation of rehabilitation interventions.
5, p. 4 2021 - American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Fields, B., Rodakowski, J., Jewell, V.D., Arthanat, S., Park, M., Pierson, C., Schepens-Niemiec, S., Womack, J., & Mroz, T. The Issue Is - Unpaid caregiving and aging in place in the United States: Advancing the value of occupational therapy.
75(6) 2021 - OTJR: Occupation, Participation, & Health
Rodakowski, J., Mroz, T., Ciro, C., Lysack, C. Chippendale, T., Cutchin, M., Fritz, H., Fields, B., Schepens, S., Orellano-Colon, E., Rotenberg, S., Toto, P., Womack, J., Lee, D., Jewell, V., McDonald, M., Arthanat, S., Somerville, E., Park, M., & Piersol, C. Stimulating research to enhance aging in place. 2021 - Journal of Occupational Therapy Schools & Early Interventions
Hinkley, E., Leach, C., Jewell, V.D., & Wienkes, T. Utility of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment in pediatric occupational therapy practice. 2021 - Occupational Therapy in Health Care
Novak, L., Jewell, V.D., & Gerg, M. An exploration of functional maintenance programs in long-term care 2021 - AOTA Special Interest Section Quarterly Practice Connections
Wienkes, T.L., & Jewell, V.D. The what, why, and how of occupation-centered practice in the classroom.
6(2), p. 11-13 2021 - Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Jackson, M., & Jewell, V.D. (2021). Educational practices for providers of trauma-informed care: A scoping review. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.029
60, p. 130-138 2021 - Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
Lally, K., Messer, M., & Jewell, V.D. Understanding the treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Dominican Republic 2021 - Annals of International Occupational Therapy
Wienkes, T.L., Jewell, V.D., Chang, I., Dickerson, S., & Watson, C. Clinical utility and validity of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment for occupational therapy mental health practice. 2021 - Journal of Occupational Therapy Schools & Early Interventions
Lavine, D., Greiner, B., & Jewell, V.D. Preliminary exploration of caregiver stress responses after a child's premature delivery. Journal of Occupational Therapy Schools & Early Intervention. https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2021.1875387 2021 - Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
Bonzani, P., Jewell, V.D., & White, B. A comparison of modified team-based learning and lecture-based instruction in occupational therapy education. https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol4/iss4/6
4(4) 2020 - Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
Morrow, N., Townsend, B., Jewell, V.D., & Lampe, A. Retrospective Analysis of Graduates’ Outcomes in a Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol4/iss4/12
4(4) 2020 - Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Lally, K., Schultze, M., Ehresman, H., Akai, L., Russell, K., Lohman, H., & Jewell, V.D. Bundling Initiative and Quality of Care in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasties
8(3), p. 1-11 2020 - Occupational Therapy in Health Care
Jewell, V.D., Capistran, K., Flecky, K., Qi, Y., & Fellman, S. Use of the Morse Fall Risk Assessment to Predict Falls in Acute Care Hospitals. https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2020.1815928
34(4), p. 307-319 2020 - Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
Lampe, A., Jewell, V.D., Dunn, R., Lawson, T., Stewart, E., & Linhart, J. (2020). Post-professional doctoral experiential component: Career goals and student perceptions. https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol4/iss2/11
4(2) 2020 - American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Kerr, L., Jewell, V.D., & Jensen, L. A Systematic Review of Stretching Interventions for Post-Stroke Spasticity, Hand Function, and Functional Tasks. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2020.029454.
74(5), p. 7405205050p1-7405205050p15 2020 - Occupational Therapy Practice
Jewell, V.D., Russell, M., Feiten, B., & Ludwig, E. Occupation-based coaching as a novel intervention for families with a young child with type 1 diabetes.
25(7), p. 16-19 2020 - Annals of International Occupational Therapy
Belarmino, J., Smith, S., & Jewell, V.D. Exploring the usage of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. https://doi.org/10.3928/24761222-20191125-01
3(2), p. 69-77 2020 - Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Swiatek, D., & Jewell, V.D. Cognitive Evaluation: Is It Time to Require Standardized Assessments? Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1883&context=ijahsp
18(1), p. Article 12 2020 - Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Bennett, L., Jewell, V.D., Scheirton, L., McCarthy, M. & Muira, B. Productivity standards and the impact on quality of care in inpatient rehabilitation hospitals.
7(4), p. 1-11 2019 - OTJR: Occupation, Participation, & Health
Watford, P., Jewell, V.D., & Atler, K. Increasing Meaningful Occupation for Women Who Provide Care for their Spouse: A Pilot Study. https://doi.org/10.1177/1539449219829849
39(4), p. 213-221 2019 - Annals of International Occupational Therapy
Jewell, V.D., Pickens, N., & Burns, S. Identification and effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions in skilled nursing facilities: A scoping review. Annals of International Occupational Therapy, https://doi.org/10.3928/24761222-20190218-03
2(2), p. 79-90 2019 - International Journal of Practice-Based Learning in Health & Social Sciences
Frigo, N., Hanneman, E., Kashale, A., Sutton, M., Wright, E., Jewell, V.D. Utility of the Occupation-Centered Intervention for Level I Fieldwork. International Journal of Practice-Based Learning in Health & Social Sciences
7(1), p. 64-74 2019 - Occupational Therapy Practice
Reynolds, M., Volkmer, K., Jewell, V.D., & Russell, M. Strategies for Successful Implementation of Authentic Occupational Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities. Continuing Education Article. 2019 - Open Journal of Occupational Therapy
Watson, M., Jewell, V.D., Smith, S. Journey Interrupted: A Phenomenological Exploration of Miscarriage. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1439
6(3), p. Article 7 2018 - OT Practice
Swiatek, D., & Jewell, V.D. LGBT Seniors: Including the Invisible Population. https://doi.org/10.7138/otp.2018.2306.f2
23(6), p. 16-19 2018 - NeuroRehabilitation
Burgess, G., & Jewell, V.D. Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives on Binocular Diplopia in Neurorehabilitation: A National Survey. https://doi.org/10.3233/NRE-172263
42, p. 223-233 2018 - American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Kerr, L., Jewell, V.D., & Jensen, L. (submitted). Systematic Review of Stretching Interventions to Improve Post-Stroke Spasticity. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2018 - Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention
Villasenor, R., Smith, S., & Jewell, V.D. A Systematic Review of Sound-Based Interventions to Improve School-Related Abilities in Children with Sensory Processing Dysfunction. https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2018.1432444
11(2), p. 172-191 2018 - Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
Russell, M., Jewell, V.D., Poskey, G., & Russell, A. Enteral feeding and its impact on family mealtime routines for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: A mixed method study. https://doi.org//10.1111/1440-1630.12418
65(1), p. 25-34 2018 - Activities, Adaptation, & Aging
Boehne, T., & Jewell, V.D. Impact on Quality of Life Following the Implantable Miniature Telescope Procedure. https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2017.1398032
42(3), p. 197-209 2018 - OTJR: Occupation, Participation, & Health
Jewell, V., & Pickens, N. Psychometric Evaluation of the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment. doi: 10.1177/153944921668619
37(2), p. 82-88 2017 - Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
Jewell, V.D., Pickens, N.D., Hersch, G., & Jensen, G. An exploration into occupation-centered practice in skilled nursing facilities. https://doi.org//10.3109/02703181.2015.1114062
34(1), p. 43-56 2016 - University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse College of Science and Health Newsletter
Cappozzo, C., & Jewell, V. (Winter 2012-2013). Hands-on lab: Occupational therapy students embark on unique learning opportunity.
8(1), p. 10-11 2012 - Physical Disabilities Special Interest Section Quarterly
Jewell, V., & Schultz, S. Medicare reimbursement trends: Effect on access to skilled nursing facilities, services, and discharge outcomes.
33, p. 1-3 2010
Publications
- American Occupational Therapy Association
Jewell, V.D., Jessen, R., & Richardson, H. (2020). #5. Don't provide cognitive-based interventions (e.g., paper-and-pencil tasks, table-top tasks, cognitive training software) without direct application to occupational performance. AOTA Choosing Wisely. 2020
Presentations
- Jewell, V., Reynolds, M., & Hackett, E. Learning the Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment (workshop). International Occupation-Centered Symposium. Fort Collins, CO. 2016
- Dewan, H., & Jewell, V. Identification of Barriers and Training Needs in Low Vision: A Survey of Low Vision Therapists (poster session). American Occupational Therapy Association. Chicago, IL. 2016
- Jewell, V., Reynolds, M., & Swartzer, C. Occupation-Based and Occupation-Focused Interventions: A Practice Guide to Implementing Authentic Occupational Therapy (workshop). American Occupational Therapy Association. Nashville, TN. 2015
- Jewell, V., & Pickens, N. Occupation-Centered Intervention Assessment: A Tool to Capture Occupation-Centered Practice (poster session). Occupational Therapy Intervention Process Model Symposium. Tokyo, Japan. 2014
- Jewell, V. Exploration of a Home-Based Client-Centred mCIMT Program (poster session). Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy National Conference. Victoria, B.C., Canada. 2013
- Jewell, V. Guide to Authentic Occupational Therapy: A Tool for Designing Occupation-Based Interventions (oral presentation). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference. University Center, MI. 2013
- Waldgovel, P., Webber, C., Jewell, V., & McCannon, R. Development of a Worksite Assessment for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Example (poster session). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference. University Center, MI. 2013
- Jewell, V., & Cappozzo, C. Green House Model Nurtures Occupational Engagement with Older Adults (poster session). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference. University Center, MI. 2013
- Jewell, V. Identification and Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions in Skilled Nursing Facilities: A Systematic Review (poster session). Midwest Deans’ Occupational Therapy Research Conference. Kalamazoo, MI. 2012
- Jewell, V., Einck, C. & Naiberg, J. Evidence for a Client Centered Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Program (poster session). American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference. Indianapolis, IN. 2012
- Whisner, S., Thom, C. & Jewell, V. OT-Clinical Improvement Measure (workshop). Iowa Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Des Moines, IA. 2010
- Jewell, V. 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. 2010
Industry/Corporation
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].
Other
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., 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].
Awards
- Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholarship Award
Virginia Chandler Dykes Scholarship