Professor Jodie Copley
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Jodie Copley

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Fields of research

Clinical sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Upper limb neurorehabilitation

    Clinical reasoning and decision making for upper limb interventions, use of splinting and casting within a clinical reasoning model, client-centred and occupation-focussed outcomes, development of professional expertise

  • Clinical reasoning in occupational therapy

    Use of multiple information types and sources to make clinical decisions when working with children and families, and people with upper limb neurorehabilitation needs; teaching and learning of clinical reasoning to students, use of clinical reasoning tools for students and practitioners

  • Clinical and professional education of occupational therapy students

    Inter-professional education, professionalism, clinical reasoning, models of clinical placement

Search Professor Jodie Copley’s works on UQ eSpace

135 works between 1999 and 2025
All (135) Journal Article (104) Book Chapter (8) Conference Publication (20) Book (2) Other Outputs (1)

41 - 60 of 135 works

2020

Journal Article

Strategies occupational therapists use to engage children and parents in therapy sessions

D’Arrigo, Rachel G., Copley, Jodie A., Poulsen, Anne A. and Ziviani, Jenny (2020). Strategies occupational therapists use to engage children and parents in therapy sessions. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 67 (6) 1440-1630.12670, 537-549. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12670

Strategies occupational therapists use to engage children and parents in therapy sessions

2020

Journal Article

Development and evaluation of interprofessional patient simulation activity for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students to assess and manage patients with chronic pain

Forbes, Roma, Irving, Peter and Copley, Jodie (2020). Development and evaluation of interprofessional patient simulation activity for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students to assess and manage patients with chronic pain. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 27 (4), 1-12. doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2019.0009

Development and evaluation of interprofessional patient simulation activity for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students to assess and manage patients with chronic pain

2020

Journal Article

Experiences of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their families: a critical review

Skorka, Kelly, McBryde, Catherine, Copley, Jodie, Meredith, Pamela J. and Reid, Natasha (2020). Experiences of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their families: a critical review. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 44 (6) acer.14335, 1175-1188. doi: 10.1111/acer.14335

Experiences of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their families: a critical review

2020

Journal Article

The engaged child in occupational therapy

D’Arrigo, Rachel G., Copley, Jodie A., Poulsen, Anne A. and Ziviani, Jenny (2020). The engaged child in occupational therapy. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 87 (2), 127-136. doi: 10.1177/0008417420905708

The engaged child in occupational therapy

2020

Journal Article

Experiences and perceptions of a process for interprofessional clinical education of allied health students in metropolitan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander preschool programs

Sargison, Helen, Copley, Jodie, Hill, Anne, Booth, Jodie and Anderson, Renae (2020). Experiences and perceptions of a process for interprofessional clinical education of allied health students in metropolitan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander preschool programs. Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 7 (1). doi: 10.53300/001c.12133

Experiences and perceptions of a process for interprofessional clinical education of allied health students in metropolitan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander preschool programs

2019

Conference Publication

Decision-making in upper limb neurorehabilitation: Client outcomes and clinical utility of the Hypertonicity Intervention Planning Model

Tan, Amelia, Copley, Jodie and Fleming, Jennifer (2019). Decision-making in upper limb neurorehabilitation: Client outcomes and clinical utility of the Hypertonicity Intervention Planning Model. School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Postgraduate Research Conference 2019, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 20 November 2019.

Decision-making in upper limb neurorehabilitation: Client outcomes and clinical utility of the Hypertonicity Intervention Planning Model

2019

Journal Article

The meaning of leisure to children and young people with significant physical disabilities: implications for optimising participation

Powrie, Benita, Copley, Jodie, Turpin, Merrill, Ziviani, Jenny and Kolehmainen, Niina (2019). The meaning of leisure to children and young people with significant physical disabilities: implications for optimising participation. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83 (2), 030802261987907-77. doi: 10.1177/0308022619879077

The meaning of leisure to children and young people with significant physical disabilities: implications for optimising participation

2019

Journal Article

The experience of wearing compression garments after burn injury: “On the inside it is still me”

Coghlan, Nicole, Copley, Jodie, Aplin, Tammy and Strong, Jenny (2019). The experience of wearing compression garments after burn injury: “On the inside it is still me”. Burns, 45 (6), 1438-1446. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.08.014

The experience of wearing compression garments after burn injury: “On the inside it is still me”

2019

Journal Article

How to improve compression garment wear after burns: patient and therapist perspectives

Coghlan, Nicole, Copley, Jodie, Aplin, Tammy and Strong, Jenny (2019). How to improve compression garment wear after burns: patient and therapist perspectives. Burns, 45 (6), 1447-1455. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.04.018

How to improve compression garment wear after burns: patient and therapist perspectives

2019

Journal Article

Occupational therapy student learning on role-emerging placements in schools

Dancza, Karina, Copley, Jodie and Moran, Monica (2019). Occupational therapy student learning on role-emerging placements in schools. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 82 (9), 030802261984016-577. doi: 10.1177/0308022619840167

Occupational therapy student learning on role-emerging placements in schools

2019

Journal Article

Parent engagement and disengagement in paediatric settings: an occupational therapy perspective

D’Arrigo, Rachel, Copley, Jodie A., Poulsen, Anne A. and Ziviani, Jenny (2019). Parent engagement and disengagement in paediatric settings: an occupational therapy perspective. Disability and Rehabilitation, 42 (20), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1574913

Parent engagement and disengagement in paediatric settings: an occupational therapy perspective

2018

Journal Article

Participation in school-related activities that require hand use for children with and without developmental disabilities

Cho, M, Rodger, S, Copley, J and Chien, C-W (2018). Participation in school-related activities that require hand use for children with and without developmental disabilities. Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR, 62 (3), 262-268. doi: 10.1111/jir.12459

Participation in school-related activities that require hand use for children with and without developmental disabilities

2018

Conference Publication

The VOTIS – developing a video observation tool for assessment of inter-professional skills

Copley, Jodie, Hill, Anne, Olson, Rebecca, Bartle, Emma, Dunwoodie, Ruth, Zuber, Alice and Barnett, Tessa (2018). The VOTIS – developing a video observation tool for assessment of inter-professional skills. Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Education (ANZAHPE) Conference, Hobart, TAS Tasmania, 1-4 July 2018.

The VOTIS – developing a video observation tool for assessment of inter-professional skills

2018

Book Chapter

Preparing for Placement

Dancza, Karina and Copley, Jodie (2018). Preparing for Placement. Implementing Occupation centred Practice: a Practical Guide for Occupational Therapy Practice Learning. (pp. 83-96) London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315297415-6

Preparing for Placement

2018

Book Chapter

Defining and Describing Task Actions the Client does and does not Perform Effectively (Documentation)

Dancza, Karina and Copley, Jodie (2018). Defining and Describing Task Actions the Client does and does not Perform Effectively (Documentation). Implementing Occupation centred Practice: a Practical Guide for Occupational Therapy Practice Learning. (pp. 143-167) London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315297415-10

Defining and Describing Task Actions the Client does and does not Perform Effectively (Documentation)

2018

Book Chapter

Interactive reasoning

Turpin, Merrill and Copley, Jodie (2018). Interactive reasoning. Clinical and professional reasoning in occupational therapy. (pp. 245-260) edited by Barbara A. Boyt Schell and John W. Schell. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Wolters Kluwer.

Interactive reasoning

2018

Book Chapter

Identifying Client’s Reported and Prioritized Strengths and Problems of Occupational Performance

Dancza, Karina and Copley, Jodie (2018). Identifying Client’s Reported and Prioritized Strengths and Problems of Occupational Performance. Implementing Occupation centred Practice: a Practical Guide for Occupational Therapy Practice Learning. (pp. 111-123) London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315297415-8

Identifying Client’s Reported and Prioritized Strengths and Problems of Occupational Performance

2017

Journal Article

Práctica basada en evidencia en el área pediátrica en Chile, un desafío pendiente

García Rojas, Jenniffer, Copley, Jodie, Turpin, Merrill and Peña Jeldes, Natalia (2017). Práctica basada en evidencia en el área pediátrica en Chile, un desafío pendiente. Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional, 17 (2), 57-68. doi: 10.5354/0719-5346.2017.48086

Práctica basada en evidencia en el área pediátrica en Chile, un desafío pendiente

2017

Journal Article

Measures of parent engagement for children receiving developmental or rehabilitation interventions: a systematic review

D'Arrigo, Rachel, Ziviani, Jenny, Poulsen, Anne A., Copley, Jodie and King, Gillian (2017). Measures of parent engagement for children receiving developmental or rehabilitation interventions: a systematic review. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 38 (1), 18-38. doi: 10.1080/01942638.2017.1373723

Measures of parent engagement for children receiving developmental or rehabilitation interventions: a systematic review

2017

Conference Publication

Building capacity for the development of interprofessional skills in undergraduate dental curricula

Bartle, Emma, Hill, Anne, Olson, Rebecca, Copley, Jodie, Dunwoodie, Ruth, Zuber, Alice and Barnett, Tessa (2017). Building capacity for the development of interprofessional skills in undergraduate dental curricula. International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Australia and New Zealand Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, 25-27 September 2017.

Building capacity for the development of interprofessional skills in undergraduate dental curricula

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    CP-KASP (Cerebral Palsy Knowledge, Advocacy Skills, and Support Program): co-designed with families to optimise evidence-based support through the NDIS
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Consumer Led Research
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2016 - 2017
    Building capacity for interprofessional work-integrated learning through development of authentic assessment of interprofessional skills
    UQ Teaching Innovation Grants
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2020
    Engagement in the Pediatric Rehabilitation Intervention Process: Its Nature, Measurement, and Role in the Determination of Outcomes
    Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Development of new clinical education opportunities in urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health (Health Workforce Australia grant administered by the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health)
    Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Development of tools for enhancing clinical reasoning of occupational therapy students and practitioners
    Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Teaching clinical reasoning to Occupational Therpay students during Paediatric Clinical Fieldwork
    Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    How widely applicable is a multipe mentoring model for student supervision?
    Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Occupational Therapists Meeting the Needs of Children with Learning Difficulties: Where does Clinical Reasoning meet EBP?
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Tactile processing ability in children with cerebral palsy
    Brain Research Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Jodie Copley is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Failing a professional practice experience in Occupational Therapy: the student experience.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jessica Hill

  • Doctor Philosophy

    TBC

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding theory integration in occupational therapy student placements: An educator-focused exploration

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Merrill Turpin

  • Master Philosophy

    Developing a framework for practice evidence in occupational therapy

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Upper limb splinting in the management of hypertonicity / spasticity in adults post stroke.

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Chileans OT practice in acquired brain injury patients in ICU and acute hospital ward units: what do they do and how do they support their practice?

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

    Upper limb splinting in the management of hypertonicity / spasticity in adults post stroke.

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Decision-making aids for upper limb interventions in neurological rehabilitation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jennifer Fleming

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Decision-making aids for upper limb interventions in neurological rehabilitation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jennifer Fleming

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Becoming an effective healthcare practitioner in the NDIS context

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Merrill Turpin, Dr Leander Mitchell

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding theory integration in occupational therapy student placements: An educator-focused exploration

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Merrill Turpin

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Supporting allied health students with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to meet expected levels of competency during clinical placement

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Codesign of a shared decision making framework for children with spinal disabilities, their families and clinicians when considering participation at home, school and in the community.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Sarah Reedman, Dr Melanie Hoyle

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Codesign of a shared decision making framework for children with spinal disabilities, their families and clinicians when considering participation at home, school and in the community.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Sarah Reedman, Dr Melanie Hoyle

  • Master Philosophy

    Chileans OT practice in acquired brain injury patients in ICU and acute hospital ward units: what do they do and how do they support their practice?

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Supporting allied health students with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to meet expected levels of competency during clinical placement

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Supporting allied health students with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to meet expected levels of competency during clinical placement

    Associate Advisor

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Jodie Copley directly for media enquiries about:

  • Arm function - problems due to brain injury, stroke or cerebral palsy
  • Brain injury - motor control
  • Cerebral palsy - motor control
  • Clinical education - occupational therapy
  • Education - occupational therapy
  • Hand function - problems due to brain injury, stroke or cerebral palsy
  • Learning disabilities
  • Motor control - problems due to stroke, brain injury or cerebral palsy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Occupational therapy - education
  • Stroke - motor control

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