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

133 works between 1999 and 2025
All (133) Journal Article (102) Book Chapter (8) Conference Publication (20) Book (2) Other Outputs (1)

101 - 120 of 133 works

2010

Journal Article

Clinical utility of the comparative assessment of performance-motor for children with cerebral palsy

Rae, N., Copley, J. and Ranka, J. (2010). Clinical utility of the comparative assessment of performance-motor for children with cerebral palsy. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73 (12), 579-588. doi: 10.4276/030802210X12918167234163

Clinical utility of the comparative assessment of performance-motor for children with cerebral palsy

2010

Journal Article

Information used by an expert paediatric occupational therapist when making clinical decisions

Copley, Jodie A., Turpin, Merrill J. and King, Tegan L. (2010). Information used by an expert paediatric occupational therapist when making clinical decisions. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77 (4), 249-256. doi: 10.2182/cjot.2010.77.4.7

Information used by an expert paediatric occupational therapist when making clinical decisions

2010

Journal Article

Predicting functional outcome for children on admission after burn injury: Do parents hold the key?

Simons, Megan A., Ziviani, Jenny and Copley, Jodie (2010). Predicting functional outcome for children on admission after burn injury: Do parents hold the key?. Journal of Burn Care and Research, 31 (5), 750-765. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0b013e3181eebe88

Predicting functional outcome for children on admission after burn injury: Do parents hold the key?

2010

Journal Article

An ankle foot orthosis improves walking in the short-term but there is no evidence that an upper limb splint improves function, range of movement or reduces pain after a stroke or non-progressive brain lesion

Logan, Pip, Copley, Jodie and Gustafsson, Louise (2010). An ankle foot orthosis improves walking in the short-term but there is no evidence that an upper limb splint improves function, range of movement or reduces pain after a stroke or non-progressive brain lesion. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 57 (3), 202-204. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2010.00868.x

An ankle foot orthosis improves walking in the short-term but there is no evidence that an upper limb splint improves function, range of movement or reduces pain after a stroke or non-progressive brain lesion

2010

Journal Article

Occupational therapy students' of the multiple mentoring model of clinical supervision

Nelson, A., Copley, J. and Salama, R. (2010). Occupational therapy students' of the multiple mentoring model of clinical supervision. Focus on Health Professional Education, 11 (2), 14-27.

Occupational therapy students' of the multiple mentoring model of clinical supervision

2010

Journal Article

Occupational therapy students' experiences in learning occupation-centred approaches to working with children

Copley, Jodie A., Rodger, Sylvia A., Hannay, Victoria A. and Graham, Fiona P. (2010). Occupational therapy students' experiences in learning occupation-centred approaches to working with children. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77 (1), 48-56. doi: 10.2182/cjot.2010.77.1.7

Occupational therapy students' experiences in learning occupation-centred approaches to working with children

2010

Book Chapter

Decision Making for Occupation-centred Practice with Children

Copley, Jodie, Bennett, Sally and Turpin, Merrill (2010). Decision Making for Occupation-centred Practice with Children. Occupation-centred practice with children: A practical guide for occupational therapists. (pp. 320-341) edited by Sylvia Rodger. Oxford, UK: Wiley - Blackwell. doi: 10.1002/9781444319699.ch15

Decision Making for Occupation-centred Practice with Children

2009

Journal Article

There was insufficient evidence to conclude that upper extremity casting was effective for individuals with central nervous system disorders

Imms, Christine, Kuipers, Kathy and Copley, Jodie (2009). There was insufficient evidence to conclude that upper extremity casting was effective for individuals with central nervous system disorders. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 56 (1), 73-74. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2009.782_2.x

There was insufficient evidence to conclude that upper extremity casting was effective for individuals with central nervous system disorders

2009

Journal Article

Occupational therapists prefer combining multiple intervention approaches for children with learning difficulties

Nelson, Alison, Copley, Jodie, Flanigan, Kerry and Underwood, Katherine (2009). Occupational therapists prefer combining multiple intervention approaches for children with learning difficulties. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 56 (1), 51-62. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2007.00712.x

Occupational therapists prefer combining multiple intervention approaches for children with learning difficulties

2009

Journal Article

Do clients with acquired brain injury use the splints prescribed by occupational therapists? A descriptive study

Kuipers, K., Rassafiani, M., Ashburner, J., Griffin, J., Worley, L., Moes, L., Fleming, J. and Copley, J. (2009). Do clients with acquired brain injury use the splints prescribed by occupational therapists? A descriptive study. NeuroRehabilitation, 24 (4), 365-375. doi: 10.3233/NRE-2009-0491

Do clients with acquired brain injury use the splints prescribed by occupational therapists? A descriptive study

2009

Journal Article

Using all the available evidence: perceptions of pediatric occupational therapists about how to increase evidence-based practice

Copley, J. and Allen, S. (2009). Using all the available evidence: perceptions of pediatric occupational therapists about how to increase evidence-based practice. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 7 (3), 193-200. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-1609.2009.00137.x

Using all the available evidence: perceptions of pediatric occupational therapists about how to increase evidence-based practice

2008

Journal Article

Factors influencing therapists' interventions for children with learning difficulties

Copley, Jodie, Nelson, Alison, Turpin, Merrill, Underwood, Katherine and Flanigan, Kerry (2008). Factors influencing therapists' interventions for children with learning difficulties. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75 (2), 105-113. doi: 10.1177/000841740807500206

Factors influencing therapists' interventions for children with learning difficulties

2008

Journal Article

Understanding and negotiating: Reasoning processes used by an occupational therapist to individualize intervention decisions for people with upper limb hypertonicity

Copley, Jodie, Turpin, Merrill, Brosnan, Jessica and Nelson, Alison (2008). Understanding and negotiating: Reasoning processes used by an occupational therapist to individualize intervention decisions for people with upper limb hypertonicity. Disability and Rehabilitation, 30 (19), 1486-1498. doi: 10.1080/09638280701654799

Understanding and negotiating: Reasoning processes used by an occupational therapist to individualize intervention decisions for people with upper limb hypertonicity

2008

Journal Article

Visual perceptual abilities and executive functions in children with school related occupational performance difficulties

Ziviani, J., Copley, J., Ownsworth, T., Campbell, N. and Cummins, K. (2008). Visual perceptual abilities and executive functions in children with school related occupational performance difficulties. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools and Early Intervention, 1 (3-4), 246-262. doi: 10.1080/19411240802589247

Visual perceptual abilities and executive functions in children with school related occupational performance difficulties

2008

Journal Article

Factors associated with the acquisition of expertise in upper limb hypertonicity management

Burgess, T., Rassafiani, M. and Copley, J. (2008). Factors associated with the acquisition of expertise in upper limb hypertonicity management. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71 (8), 329-338. doi: 10.1177/030802260807100806

Factors associated with the acquisition of expertise in upper limb hypertonicity management

2008

Journal Article

Are explanatory randomized controlled trials feasible in rehabilitation?

Rassafiani, M., Copley, J., Kuipers, K. and Sahaf, R. (2008). Are explanatory randomized controlled trials feasible in rehabilitation?. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 15 (11), 478-479. doi: 10.12968/ijtr.2008.15.11.31542

Are explanatory randomized controlled trials feasible in rehabilitation?

2007

Conference Publication

Getting the MOST out of IPE: University Clinics hit the SPOT

Copley, J., Hill, A., Moran, M., Allison, H. and Tait, J. (2007). Getting the MOST out of IPE: University Clinics hit the SPOT. Practice Makes Perfect Clinical Education conference, Sheraton Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, 4-7 November, 2007.

Getting the MOST out of IPE: University Clinics hit the SPOT

2007

Journal Article

Understanding where we come from: Occupational therapy with urban indigenous Australians

Nelson, A., Allison, H. and Copley, J. (2007). Understanding where we come from: Occupational therapy with urban indigenous Australians. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 54 (3), 203-214. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2006.00629.x

Understanding where we come from: Occupational therapy with urban indigenous Australians

2007

Conference Publication

Who is the ELF?: OT and SP Students Learning a Joint Approach to Early Literacy Development

Copley, J., Allison, H., Hill, A. and Moran M. (2007). Who is the ELF?: OT and SP Students Learning a Joint Approach to Early Literacy Development. Practice Makes Perfect International Conference 2007, Sheraton Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, 4-7 November, 2007.

Who is the ELF?: OT and SP Students Learning a Joint Approach to Early Literacy Development

2007

Journal Article

Use of a team-based approach to Assistive technology assessment and planning for children with multiple disabilities: A pilot study

Copley, J and Ziviani, J (2007). Use of a team-based approach to Assistive technology assessment and planning for children with multiple disabilities: A pilot study. Assistive Technology, 19 (3), 109-125. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2007.10131869

Use of a team-based approach to Assistive technology assessment and planning for children with multiple disabilities: A pilot study

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

  • 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

    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: Dr Merrill Turpin, Dr Leander Mitchell

  • Doctor Philosophy

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

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr 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

    Other advisors: Dr Freyr Patterson

  • 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

    TBC

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Freyr Patterson

  • 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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