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)

61 - 80 of 135 works

2017

Journal Article

Differences in patterns of physical participation in recreational activities between children with and without intellectual and developmental disability

Chien, Chi-Wen, Rodger, Sylvia and Copley, Jodie (2017). Differences in patterns of physical participation in recreational activities between children with and without intellectual and developmental disability. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 67, 9-18. doi: 10.1016/j.ridd.2017.05.007

Differences in patterns of physical participation in recreational activities between children with and without intellectual and developmental disability

2017

Journal Article

Child and parent engagement in therapy: what is the key?

D'Arrigo, Rachel, Ziviani, Jenny, Poulsen, Anne A., Copley, Jodie and King, Gillian (2017). Child and parent engagement in therapy: what is the key?. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 64 (4), 340-343. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12279

Child and parent engagement in therapy: what is the key?

2017

Journal Article

Understanding leisure preferences of young people with cerebral palsy

Copley, Jodie (2017). Understanding leisure preferences of young people with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 59 (4), 346-347. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13357

Understanding leisure preferences of young people with cerebral palsy

2017

Journal Article

An exploration of the relationship between two measures of children’s participation

Chien, Chi-Wen, Rodger, Sylvia, Copley, Jodie and Brown, Ted (2017). An exploration of the relationship between two measures of children’s participation. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40 (13), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1300343

An exploration of the relationship between two measures of children’s participation

2017

Journal Article

Parent-reported participation in children with moderate-to-severe developmental disabilities: preliminary analysis of associated factors using the ICF framework

Chien, Chi-Wen, Rodger, Sylvia and Copley, Jodie (2017). Parent-reported participation in children with moderate-to-severe developmental disabilities: preliminary analysis of associated factors using the ICF framework. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 64 (5), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/1034912X.2017.1290221

Parent-reported participation in children with moderate-to-severe developmental disabilities: preliminary analysis of associated factors using the ICF framework

2017

Journal Article

Patient experience of wearing compression garments post burn injury: a review of the literature

Coghlan, Nicole, Copley, Jodie, Aplin, Tammy and Strong, Jenny (2017). Patient experience of wearing compression garments post burn injury: a review of the literature. Journal of Burn Care and Research, 38 (4), 260-268. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0000000000000506

Patient experience of wearing compression garments post burn injury: a review of the literature

2017

Journal Article

Development of student clinics in Indigenous contexts: what works?

Hill, Anne E., Nelson, Alison, Copley, Jodie, Quinlan, Teresa and White, Rebekah (2017). Development of student clinics in Indigenous contexts: what works?. Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology, 19 (1), 40-45.

Development of student clinics in Indigenous contexts: what works?

2017

Book Chapter

Decision‐making for occupation‐centred practice with children

Copley, Jodie, Bennett, Sally and Turpin, Merrill (2017). Decision‐making for occupation‐centred practice with children. Occupation-centred practice with children: a practical guide for occupational therapists. (pp. 349-372) edited by Sylvia Rodger and Anne Kennedy-Behr. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Decision‐making for occupation‐centred practice with children

2017

Conference Publication

Developing a Framework for Creating Workplace-Specific Clinical Reasoning Tools

Turpin, Merrill and Copley, Jodie (2017). Developing a Framework for Creating Workplace-Specific Clinical Reasoning Tools. Qualitative Health Research Conference, Kelowna Canada, October 2016. THOUSAND OAKS: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/1609406916688525

Developing a Framework for Creating Workplace-Specific Clinical Reasoning Tools

2016

Journal Article

The development of a theory-informed workbook as an additional support for students on role-emerging placements

Dancza, Karina, Copley, Jodie, Rodger, Sylvia and Moran, Monica (2016). The development of a theory-informed workbook as an additional support for students on role-emerging placements. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79 (4), 235-243. doi: 10.1177/0308022615612806

The development of a theory-informed workbook as an additional support for students on role-emerging placements

2016

Journal Article

Supervising role emerging placements: a CPD opportunity that supports innovation in practice

Warren, Alison, Dancza, Karina, McKay, Elizabeth, Taylor, Ann, Moran, Monica, Copley, Jodie and Rodger, Sylvia (2016). Supervising role emerging placements: a CPD opportunity that supports innovation in practice. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin, 72 (1), 35-37. doi: 10.1080/14473828.2016.1160992

Supervising role emerging placements: a CPD opportunity that supports innovation in practice

2016

Journal Article

Remote versus face-to-face delivery of early intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorders: Perceptions of rural families and service providers

Ashburner, Jill, Vickerstaff, Sandy, Beetge, Julie and Copley, Jodie (2016). Remote versus face-to-face delivery of early intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorders: Perceptions of rural families and service providers. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 23, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2015.11.011

Remote versus face-to-face delivery of early intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorders: Perceptions of rural families and service providers

2016

Journal Article

Exploring environmental restrictions on everyday life participation of children with developmental disability

Chien, Chi-Wen, Branjerdporn, Grace, Rodger, Sylvia and Copley, Jodie (2016). Exploring environmental restrictions on everyday life participation of children with developmental disability. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 42 (1), 1-13. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2016.1194969

Exploring environmental restrictions on everyday life participation of children with developmental disability

2016

Journal Article

Continuing professional development in Chile: a case study

Garcia, Jenniffer, Copley, Jodie, Turpin, Merrill, Chien, Chi-Wen and Pena, Natalia (2016). Continuing professional development in Chile: a case study. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin, 72 (2), 107-110. doi: 10.1080/14473828.2016.1207898

Continuing professional development in Chile: a case study

2015

Journal Article

Sensory processing and its relationship with children's daily life participation

Chien, Chi-Wen, Rodger, Sylvia, Copley, Jodie, Branjerdporn, Grace and Taggart, Caitlin (2015). Sensory processing and its relationship with children's daily life participation. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 36 (1), 73-87. doi: 10.3109/01942638.2015.1040573

Sensory processing and its relationship with children's daily life participation

2015

Journal Article

Development and psychometric evaluation of a new measure for children's participation in hand-use life situations

Chien, Chi-Wen, Rodger, Sylvia and Copley, Jodie (2015). Development and psychometric evaluation of a new measure for children's participation in hand-use life situations. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 96 (6), 1045-1055. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.11.013

Development and psychometric evaluation of a new measure for children's participation in hand-use life situations

2015

Journal Article

The meaning of leisure for children and young people with physical disabilities: a systematic evidence synthesis

Powrie, Benita, Kolehmainen, Niina, Turpin, Merrill, Ziviani, Jenny and Copley, Jodie (2015). The meaning of leisure for children and young people with physical disabilities: a systematic evidence synthesis. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 57 (11), 993-1010. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12788

The meaning of leisure for children and young people with physical disabilities: a systematic evidence synthesis

2015

Journal Article

Responding to the growing demand for practice education: are we building sustainable solutions?

Hamilton, Anita, Copley, Jodie, Thomas, Yvonne, Edwards, Ann, Broadbridge, Jacqui, Bonassi, Marianne, Fitzgerald, Cate and Newton, Julie (2015). Responding to the growing demand for practice education: are we building sustainable solutions?. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 62 (4), 265-270. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12181

Responding to the growing demand for practice education: are we building sustainable solutions?

2015

Conference Publication

Online learning platforms to support student reflections regarding working across cultures and critical thinking regarding practice contexts.

Campbell, E., Strong, J., Copley, J., Caine, A-M and Davila, W. (2015). Online learning platforms to support student reflections regarding working across cultures and critical thinking regarding practice contexts.. Occupational Therapy Australia 26th National Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne Convention Centre, Melbourne, 1 July, 2015. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal:

Online learning platforms to support student reflections regarding working across cultures and critical thinking regarding practice contexts.

2014

Journal Article

Examining the association between children's hand skill performance and participation in everyday life

Gee Kee, Emma, Chien, Chi-Wen, Rodger, Sylvia and Copley, Jodie (2014). Examining the association between children's hand skill performance and participation in everyday life. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, and Early Intervention, 7 (3-4), 246-259. doi: 10.1080/19411243.2014.979598

Examining the association between children's hand skill performance and participation in everyday life

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

    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

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jessica Hill

  • Master Philosophy

    Developing a framework for practice evidence in occupational therapy

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Decision-making aids for upper limb interventions in neurological rehabilitation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jennifer Fleming

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Merrill Turpin

  • Master Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

  • 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

    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

  • 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

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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