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)

121 - 133 of 133 works

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

2005

Journal Article

Assistive technology assessment and planning for children with multiple disabilities in educational settings

Copley, J. A. and Ziviani, J. M. (2005). Assistive technology assessment and planning for children with multiple disabilities in educational settings. The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68 (12), 559-566. doi: 10.1177/030802260506801205

Assistive technology assessment and planning for children with multiple disabilities in educational settings

2004

Journal Article

The effect of pre-clinical fieldwork subject on the confidence and professional skills of undergraduate occupational therapy students

Kramer, C., Copley, J. and Nelson, A. (2004). The effect of pre-clinical fieldwork subject on the confidence and professional skills of undergraduate occupational therapy students. Focus on Health Professional Education, 5 (3), 7-22.

The effect of pre-clinical fieldwork subject on the confidence and professional skills of undergraduate occupational therapy students

2004

Journal Article

Clinical reporting by occupational therapists and speech pathologists: Therapists' intentions and parental satisfaction

Donaldson, N. A., McDermott, A., Hollands, K., Copley, J. and Davidson, B. J. (2004). Clinical reporting by occupational therapists and speech pathologists: Therapists' intentions and parental satisfaction. Advances in Speech-Language Pathology, 6 (1), 23-38. doi: 10.1080/14417040410001669471

Clinical reporting by occupational therapists and speech pathologists: Therapists' intentions and parental satisfaction

2004

Conference Publication

Who is the Elf?

Moran, M., Copley, J., Allison H and Tait, J. (2004). Who is the Elf?. All Together Better Health II: Progress in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice, Vancouver, Canada, May 6-7, 2004.

Who is the Elf?

2004

Journal Article

Barriers to the use of assistive technology for children with mutiple disabilities

Copley, J. A. and Ziviani, J. M. (2004). Barriers to the use of assistive technology for children with mutiple disabilities. Occupational Therapy International, 11 (4), 229-243. doi: 10.1002/oti.213

Barriers to the use of assistive technology for children with mutiple disabilities

2003

Journal Article

Behavioural responses to tactile stimuli in children with cerebral palsy

Clayton, K. L., Fleming, J. M. and Copley, J. A. (2003). Behavioural responses to tactile stimuli in children with cerebral palsy. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 23 (1), 43-62. doi: 10.1300/J006v23n01_04

Behavioural responses to tactile stimuli in children with cerebral palsy

2003

Conference Publication

Explanatory Care Study: Away to progress complex research in OT

Ziviani, J. M., Fisher, I. and Copley, J. A. (2003). Explanatory Care Study: Away to progress complex research in OT. OT Australia 22nd National Conference, Melbourne, 6-9 April 2003. Melbourne: OT Australia.

Explanatory Care Study: Away to progress complex research in OT

2002

Other Outputs

A team-based assessment and implementation process to address the assistive technology needs of children with multiple disabilities

Copley, Jodie Ann (2002). A team-based assessment and implementation process to address the assistive technology needs of children with multiple disabilities. PhD Thesis, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/105988

A team-based assessment and implementation process to address the assistive technology needs of children with multiple disabilities

2001

Journal Article

The effectiveness of a mentoring program for new graduate allied health professionals

Hollands, K., McMahon, S. M., Copley, J. A., Johnston, K, Bunyan, C., Hoyes, N. and Hoey, N. (2001). The effectiveness of a mentoring program for new graduate allied health professionals. Focus on Health Professional Education: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal, 3 (2), 42-58.

The effectiveness of a mentoring program for new graduate allied health professionals

2001

Journal Article

Work experience program at a metropolitan paediatric hospital: Assisting rural and metropolitan allied health professionals exchange clinical skills

Parkin, A., McMahon, S. M., Upfield, N., Copley, J. A. and Hollands, K. (2001). Work experience program at a metropolitan paediatric hospital: Assisting rural and metropolitan allied health professionals exchange clinical skills. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 9 (6), 297-303. doi: 10.1046/j.1038-5282.2001.00383.x

Work experience program at a metropolitan paediatric hospital: Assisting rural and metropolitan allied health professionals exchange clinical skills

2001

Journal Article

Parent satisfaction with a Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service: A pilot investigation

Carrigan, N., Rodger, S. A. and Copley, J. A. (2001). Parent satisfaction with a Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service: A pilot investigation. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 21 (1), 51-76. doi: 10.1300/J006v21n01_05

Parent satisfaction with a Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service: A pilot investigation

1999

Book

Management of Upper Limb Hypertonicity

Copley, J. A. and Kuipers, K. (1999). Management of Upper Limb Hypertonicity. Texas: Therapy Skill Builders.

Management of Upper Limb Hypertonicity

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: Dr 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

    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

    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

  • 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

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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