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)

81 - 100 of 135 works

2014

Journal Article

Occupational therapists’ perceptions of requirements for competent upper limb hypertonicity practice

Colclough, Sarah, Copley, Jodie, Turpin, Merril, Justins, Emma and De Monte, Rachel (2014). Occupational therapists’ perceptions of requirements for competent upper limb hypertonicity practice. Disability and Rehabilitation, 37 (16), 1-8. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2014.972585

Occupational therapists’ perceptions of requirements for competent upper limb hypertonicity practice

2014

Journal Article

Examining the inter-rater and test-retest reliability of the Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised (SPEF-R) for occupational therapy students

Rodger, Sylvia, Coleman, Allison, Caine, Anne-Maree, Chien, Chi-Wen, Copley, Jodie, Turpin, Merrill and Brown, Ted (2014). Examining the inter-rater and test-retest reliability of the Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised (SPEF-R) for occupational therapy students. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 61 (5), 353-363. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12151

Examining the inter-rater and test-retest reliability of the Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised (SPEF-R) for occupational therapy students

2014

Conference Publication

Quality and effectiveness of clinical supervision of occupational therapists in a large Australian state – a sequential, mixed methods study

Martin, P., Copley, J., Khan, A. and Tyack, Z. (2014). Quality and effectiveness of clinical supervision of occupational therapists in a large Australian state – a sequential, mixed methods study. 16th International World Federation Occupational Therapy Congress, Yokohoma, Japan, June 2014.

Quality and effectiveness of clinical supervision of occupational therapists in a large Australian state – a sequential, mixed methods study

2014

Journal Article

Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised edition online comment bank: development and reliability analysis

Rodger, Sylvia, Turpin, Merrill, Copley, Jodie, Coleman, Allison, Chien, Chi-Wen, Caine, Anne-Maree and Brown, Ted (2014). Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised edition online comment bank: development and reliability analysis. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 61 (4), 1-8. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12115

Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised edition online comment bank: development and reliability analysis

2014

Journal Article

Twelve tips for effective clinical supervision based on a narrative literature review and expert opinion

Martin, Priya, Copley, Jodie and Tyack, Zephanie (2014). Twelve tips for effective clinical supervision based on a narrative literature review and expert opinion. Medical Teacher, 36 (3), 201-207. doi: 10.3109/0142159X.2013.852166

Twelve tips for effective clinical supervision based on a narrative literature review and expert opinion

2014

Journal Article

Comparative content review of children's participation measures using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health--Children and Youth

Chien, Chi-Wen, Rodger, Sylvia, Copley, Jodie and Skorka, Kelly (2014). Comparative content review of children's participation measures using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health--Children and Youth. Archives of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, 95 (1), 141-152. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2013.06.027

Comparative content review of children's participation measures using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health--Children and Youth

2014

Journal Article

Intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Assessment of Children’s Hand Skills based on video recordings

Chien, Chi-Wen, Scanlan, Clare, Rodger, Sylvia and Copley, Jodie (2014). Intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Assessment of Children’s Hand Skills based on video recordings. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77 (2), 82-90. doi: 10.4276/030802214X13916969447191

Intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Assessment of Children’s Hand Skills based on video recordings

2014

Book

Neurorehabilitation of the upper limb across the lifespan: managing hypertonicity for optimal function

Copley, Jodie and Kuipers, Kathy (2014). Neurorehabilitation of the upper limb across the lifespan: managing hypertonicity for optimal function. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118874875

Neurorehabilitation of the upper limb across the lifespan: managing hypertonicity for optimal function

2013

Journal Article

Learning experiences on role-emerging placements: an exploration from the students’ perspective

Dancza, Karina, Warren, Alison, Copley, Jodie, Rodger, Sylvia, Moran, Monica, McKay, Elizabeth and Taylor, Ann (2013). Learning experiences on role-emerging placements: an exploration from the students’ perspective. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 60 (6), 427-435. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12079

Learning experiences on role-emerging placements: an exploration from the students’ perspective

2013

Journal Article

Establishing the validity and reliability of the Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised (SPEF-R) in occupational therapy practice education: a Rasch analysis

Rodger, Sylvia, Chien, Chi-Wen, Turpin, Merrill, Copley, Jodie, Coleman, Allison, Brown, Ted and Caine, Anne-Maree (2013). Establishing the validity and reliability of the Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised (SPEF-R) in occupational therapy practice education: a Rasch analysis. Evaluation and the Health Professions, OnlineFirst (1), 1-16. doi: 10.1177/0163278713511456

Establishing the validity and reliability of the Student Practice Evaluation Form-Revised (SPEF-R) in occupational therapy practice education: a Rasch analysis

2013

Conference Publication

Effectiveness of clinical supervision of occupational therapists in Queensland

Martin, P., Tyack, Z. and Copley, J. (2013). Effectiveness of clinical supervision of occupational therapists in Queensland. National OT Conference, Adelaide, SA Australia, July 2013.

Effectiveness of clinical supervision of occupational therapists in Queensland

2013

Journal Article

Measures of participation outcomes related to hand use for 2- to 12-year-old children with disabilities: a systematic review

Chien, C-W., Rodger, S., Copley, J. and McLaren, C. (2013). Measures of participation outcomes related to hand use for 2- to 12-year-old children with disabilities: a systematic review. Child: Care, Health and Development, 40 (4), 458-471. doi: 10.1111/cch.12037

Measures of participation outcomes related to hand use for 2- to 12-year-old children with disabilities: a systematic review

2013

Conference Publication

Factors affecting participation in hand-use life situations in children with disabilities: A conceptual model and preliminary analysis

Chien, C. W., Rodger, S. and Copley, J. (2013). Factors affecting participation in hand-use life situations in children with disabilities: A conceptual model and preliminary analysis. OT Australia 25th National Conference and Exhibition, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-26 July 2013.

Factors affecting participation in hand-use life situations in children with disabilities: A conceptual model and preliminary analysis

2013

Journal Article

Individualised resting hand splints for adults with acquired brain injury: A randomized, single blinded, single case design

Copley, Jodie, Kuipers, Kathy, Fleming, Jenny and Rassafiani, Mehdi (2013). Individualised resting hand splints for adults with acquired brain injury: A randomized, single blinded, single case design. Neurorehabilitation, 32 (4), 885-898. doi: 10.3233/NRE-130913

Individualised resting hand splints for adults with acquired brain injury: A randomized, single blinded, single case design

2013

Conference Publication

Does children’s real-life hand skill performance contribute to their participation in everyday life?

Chien, C. W., Gee Kee, E., Rodger, S. and Copley, J. (2013). Does children’s real-life hand skill performance contribute to their participation in everyday life?. OT Australia 25th National Conference and Exhibition, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-26 July 2013.

Does children’s real-life hand skill performance contribute to their participation in everyday life?

2013

Conference Publication

Examining intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Assessment of Children’s Hand Skills

Chien, C. W., Scanlon, C., Rodger, S. and Copley, J. (2013). Examining intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Assessment of Children’s Hand Skills. OT Australia 25th National Conference and Exhibition, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 24-26 July 2013.

Examining intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Assessment of Children’s Hand Skills

2012

Journal Article

Practice educator perspectives of multiple mentoring in diverse clinical settings

Copley, Jodie and Nelson, Alison (2012). Practice educator perspectives of multiple mentoring in diverse clinical settings. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75 (10), 456-462. doi: 10.4276/030802212X13496921049662

Practice educator perspectives of multiple mentoring in diverse clinical settings

2012

Conference Publication

Creating diversity in placement opportunities: impact on student learning

Warren, A., Dancza, K., Mckay, E., Taylor, A., Moran, M., Rodger, S. and Copley, J. (2012). Creating diversity in placement opportunities: impact on student learning. 9th Council of Occupational Therapy in European Countries (COTEC) Congress of Occupational Therapy, Stockholm, Sweden, May 2012. Stockholm, Sweden: COTEC.

Creating diversity in placement opportunities: impact on student learning

2012

Journal Article

Casting for upper limb hypertonia: A retrospective study to determine the factors associated with intervention decisions

Kuipers, Kathy, Burger, Laura and Copley, Jodie (2012). Casting for upper limb hypertonia: A retrospective study to determine the factors associated with intervention decisions. Neurorehabilitation, 31 (4), 409-420. doi: 10.3233/NRE-2012-00811

Casting for upper limb hypertonia: A retrospective study to determine the factors associated with intervention decisions

2011

Journal Article

Development and evaluation of an occupational therapy program for refugee high school students

Copley, Jodie, Turpin, Merrill, Gordon, Siobhan and McLaren, Chrisdell (2011). Development and evaluation of an occupational therapy program for refugee high school students. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 58 (4), 310-316. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2011.00933.x

Development and evaluation of an occupational therapy program for refugee high school students

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

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Merrill Turpin

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jessica Hill

  • 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

    Decision-making aids for upper limb interventions in neurological rehabilitation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jennifer Fleming

  • 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

    Becoming an effective healthcare practitioner in the NDIS context

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Merrill Turpin, Dr Leander Mitchell

  • Doctor Philosophy

    TBC

    Principal Advisor

  • Master Philosophy

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

    Principal 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

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

    Associate 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?

    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

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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