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Research Resources
A monthly newsletter of the AOTF Institute for the Study
of Occupation and Health
July/August 2008
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Dear Colleagues,
Greetings from the
AOTF Institute for the Study of Occupation and Health, the programmatic
arm of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. As we plan our
research and education programs to be held at the 2009 Annual
Conference and Exposition of the American Occupational Therapy
Association (AOTA) we continue to advance AOTF's mission through
connections to key organizations and initiatives. This month's AOTF
Institute Cooperation Spotlight features Healthy People 2020 of the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS). We are grateful to our colleague Wendy E
Braund, MD, MPH, MSEd, Senior Clinical Advisor, HHS Office of Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion, for her cooperation and guidance in
realizing this spotlight, and we look forward to working with her and
her colleagues to connect the AOTF Institute and its constituency to
the planning of Healthy People 2020.
This fall, please
look for more spotlights uniquely focused on AOTF Institute programs.
In the meantime, we thank you again for subscribing to Research Resources
and for encouraging your colleagues to learn about the AOTF Institute
through this monthly publication and its associated news alerts;
remember that previous issues of Research
Resources are available on our blog and
there you can also listen to the proceedings of the 2008 AOTF Institute
Research Colloquium.
And thank you as
always for your support as the AOTF Institute helps to advance occupational
therapy through programs of research, education, and leadership, and to
promote a society in which individuals, regardless of age or ability,
may participate in occupations of their choice that give meaning to
their lives and foster health and well-being.
Jeffrey S.
Reznick, PhD
Director, AOTF Institute for the Study of Occupation and Health
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AOTF Institute
Cooperation Spotlight: Healthy People 2020
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About Healthy People
Healthy People provides science-based, ten-year national objectives for
promoting health and preventing disease. Since 1979, Healthy People has
set and monitored national health objectives to meet a broad range of
health needs, encourage collaborations across sectors, guide
individuals toward making informed health decisions, and measure the
impact of our prevention activity. Currently, Healthy People 2010 is
leading the way to achieve increased quality and years of healthy life
and the elimination of health disparities. Every ten years, the US
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leverages scientific
insights and lessons learned from the past decade, along with new
knowledge of current data, trends, and innovations. Healthy People 2020
will reflect assessments of major risks to health and wellness,
changing public health priorities, and emerging issues related to our
nation's health preparedness, prevention, and health information
technology infrastructure.
About DATA2010: National Data for Healthy People 2010 Objectives
DATA2010 is an interactive database system developed by
staff of the Division of Health Promotion Statistics at the National
Center for Health Statistics, and contains the most recent monitoring
data for tracking Healthy People 2010. Data are included for all the
objectives and subgroups identified in the Healthy People 2010: Objectives for Improving Health. The
objectives are organized into 28 focus areas, each representing an important
public health area. Data can be searched by focus area, data
source, and specific objectives within focus areas. Data can be
searched by focus area, data source, specific objectives within focus
areas, population groups, or key words, which makes DATA 2010 an
invaluable resource for research and benchmarking.
Development of Healthy People 2020
The Healthy People process is inclusive; its strength is directly tied
to collaboration. The development process strives to maximize
transparency, public input, and stakeholder dialogue to ensure that
Healthy People 2020 is relevant to diverse public health needs and
seizes opportunities to achieve its goals. Since its inception, Healthy
People has become a broad-based, public engagement initiative with
thousands of citizens helping to shape it at every step along the way.
Drawing on the expertise of a Secretary's Advisory Committee on
National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020
and public input, Healthy People will provide a framework to address
risk factors and determinants of health and the diseases and disorders
that affect our communities. The Health People 2020 vision, mission,
overarching goals, and framework will be released in late 2008-early
2009, and the final 2020 objectives with baselines and targets will be
released in 2010.
Participate in the Development of Healthy People 2020
Public participation will shape Healthy People 2020, its purpose,
goals, organization, and action plans. HHS seeks input from communities
and stakeholders through public meetings across the country and public
comment periods. As a national initiative, Healthy People's success
depends on a coordinated commitment to improve the health of the
nation. Interested individuals can stay informed about Healthy People
2020 by subscribing to the Healthy People listserv and
by offering comment through
the Healthy People web site. Additionally, interested
individuals are invited to participate in the July 30 web-based meeting
of the Federal Advisory Committee and the next in-person meeting of the
Federal Advisory Committee on September 4-5 in Washington, DC. Please
see the HP 2020 website for information and to register.
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AOTA/NBCOT
Student Conclave
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This
national student conclave
(November 14-16, 2008, suburban Chicago, Illinois) was
created by AOTA and NBCOT exclusively for occupational therapy and
occupational therapy assistant students. It is designed entirely for
students' unique needs giving them an insider's view of
the profession; access to, and tips from, some of the nation's
top employers; and a jump on career skills.
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Publication
Announcements
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Report on Special Needs Assessment for
Katrina Evacuees (SNAKE) Project
This
report from the National Organization on Disability (NOD) confirms
"traditional response and recovery systems" in the United
States are ill-equipped to handle the needs of the disabled, elderly,
and medically dependent. Using Hurricane Katrina as a case study, the
NOD paints a picture of what it was like for the 23.2 percent of the
New Orleans population that is disabled. The report also gives
numerous recommendations to improve disaster response and recovery in
special needs populations.
This
is the first single-author book on what has come to be known as
neuroethics. Walter Glannon, PhD, Canada Research Chair on
Medical Bioethics and Ethical Theory, University of Calgary, uses a
philosophical framework that is fully informed by cutting edge neuroscience
as well as contemporary legal cases to give readers an
introduction to neuroethics. Glannon describes the state of the
art in neuroscientific research and treatment, and gives the reader
an up-to-date picture of the brain. Glannon then looks at the ethical
implications of various kinds of treatments. Glannon, W. (2008) Bioethics and the Brain
Oxford:Oxford University Press.
Two New Publications from Active Living Research
(ALR)
The
impact of the built environment -- which includes homes, streets,
workplaces, neighborhoods, communities -- on physical activity,
whether it is for recreational purposes or for transportation, is
felt differently across neighborhoods with varying levels of income
and race/ethnicity. This research summary examines the evidence on
the connection between the built environment and physical activity
among adults. The research summary also identifies potential
strategies for increasing physical activity and reducing obesity
among adults.
Active Living, the Built Environment, and the Policy
Agenda
The Journal
of Health Politics, Policy and Law
has published a special issue, funded by the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation, featuring articles on the impact of biking,
trails, land-use policy, school planning and related topics on
physical activity. Free access to the June 2008 special issue
can be accessed on the ALR web site.
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Web-Based
& Related Resources
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Disability and Health Journal Abstracts Now Online
Abstracts
of the second (April, 2008) and third issue (July, 2008) of the
peer-reviewed Disability
and Health Journal are now available
online.
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AOTF Institute Program Spotlight
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Application
deadline August 1.
AOTF
Revises Scholarship Application Process
The
American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) awarded more than 50
deserving occupational therapy students with scholarships
in 2008. Corporate partners, state associations, memorial scholarships,
endowments, and Kappa Delta Phi all helped to fund the more than
sixty scholarships offered last year.
This
year, AOTF has changed the application process. The due date for the
applications has been moved up to November 7, 2008. The application
and instructions will be posted to the AOTF web site on
August 1, 2008. Occupational therapy students must have
completed at least one full year of upper level courses, transcripts
are no longer requested, and references and program directors'
statements will be submitted online. Applicants must be AOTA
members. For details and instructions, including
information on scholarships for occupational therapy
assistant students, please see the
AOTF web site.
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Grant
Announcements &
Resources
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Occupational Therapy at the
University of Michigan
The
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University
of Michigan Medical Center announces availability of an NIH sponsored
post-doctoral fellowship for occupational therapists. Fellows
interested in physical activity engagement and symptom management in
people with osteoarthritis are encouraged to apply. The fellow will
develop an independent project as well as participate in a
comprehensive curriculum of didactic activities. The overall goal of
this fellowship is to prepare trainees who have primary interest in
pursuing academic careers. For more application information
contact Susan Murphy,
ScD, OTR.
The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation
Professional Public Policy Fellowship Program 2009
The
Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation is seeking outstanding
professionals working in the field of inclusive services and supports
for people with mental retardation, intellectual and developmental
disabilities for an intensive one-year Public Policy Fellowship in
Washington, DC. During this one year Fellowship, successful
applicants will learn how legislation is initiated, developed, and
passed by the Congress, or how programs are administered and
regulations promulgated by federal agencies.
Programs for Veterans with Disabilities
The Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust
supports nonprofit organizations located in the United States that
provide long-term service projects offering direct assistance to
disabled veterans and their families. The Trust's grant making
interests include physical and psychological rehabilitation programs,
programs that meet the special needs of veterans with specific
disabilities such as amputation or blindness, and shelters for
homeless veterans. Requests are reviewed quarterly; the next
application deadline is October 20, 2008.
Bereavement Programs for Youth
A Little HOPE, the National Foundation for Grieving
Children, Teens, and Families, provides grants to nonprofit
organizations nationwide that provide services to children and teens
who have experienced the loss of a parent or loved one. The focus is
on grief counseling and peer support groups that offer a wide variety
of activities using art, writing, music, and physical
play. Letters of inquiry will be accepted in the months of July
and August and are due by August 31, 2008.
Programs for Adults with Disabilities Funded
The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation funds nonprofit
programs that are led by, or which support, adults (over 22 years
old) with disabilities. The next deadline for preliminary grant
applications is September 15, 2008.
Two Woodrow Wilson Center
Fellowships Announced
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars awards
approximately 20-25 residential fellowships annually to individuals
with outstanding project proposals in a broad range of the social
sciences and humanities on national and/or international issues.
Topics and scholarship should relate to key public policy challenges
or provide the historical and/or cultural framework to illuminate
policy issues of contemporary importance.
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Conference
Announcements
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Assessment of Neurological and Behavioral Function
Conference: "Building the NIH Toolbox" Research in
Cognition, Sensation, Emotion and Motor Function
The
NIH Toolbox initiative seeks to assemble
brief, comprehensive assessment tools that will be useful to
clinicians and researchers in a variety of settings, with a
particular emphasis on measuring outcomes in longitudinal
epidemiologic studies and prevention or intervention trials across
the lifespan. This conference is October 27, 2008, Bethesda,
Maryland. Additional details and registration information is
available. If you have any questions please contact Maggie
Heydt, director of communications.
AABSS Annual
Meeting
The
twelfth annual meeting of the American Association of Behavioral and
Social Sciences, (AABSS), February 5- 6, 2009 in Las Vegas,
Nevada, offers a forum for participants to share research,
ideas for professional development, and academic concerns in all
areas of the behavioral and social sciences. Paper presentations or
workshops that deal with the broad range of subject matter
of relevance to behavioral and social scientists are being
sought and are due October 20, 2008.
First World Congress on Spina Bifida
Research and Care
Physicians,
nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals
will gather in Orlando, Florida March 15-18, 2009, at the First
World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care to showcase and
translate research to improve healthcare for those living with
Spina Bifida. The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) is accepting
abstracts until October 1, 2008 in the multidisciplinary fields
that deliver care and conduct research relevant to the Spina Bifida
community.
Altered Standards of Care and Surge
Capacity Conference: Mass Casualty Management in Times of Crisis
This
conference, Washington DC, October 27-28, 2008, will bring
together influential medical and public health leaders to teach
preparedness planners at the federal, state, regional, and community
levels how to plan for and support surge capacity in healthcare
systems. Planners also will learn how to develop altered standards of
care to meet mass casualty needs during all-hazard and
hazard-specific emergencies. The conference will highlight best
practices for preparedness in disasters, terrorism attacks, and
pandemic diseases.
AHRQ's 2008 Annual
Conference:
Promoting Quality... Partnering for Change
The
conference will bring together the best of the Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality's research and provide examples of
how that research is being implemented at all levels in health care
delivery. Registration
is free but space is limited. September 7-10, 2008, Bethesda,
Maryland.
NIH Summit on The Science
of Eliminating Health Disparities
Join
the NIH Institutes, Centers, Offices, and their many partners engaged
in research on minority health and health disparities to:
highlight the research progress of the NIH on health issues among
racial/ethnic minority and medically underserved populations;
increase awareness and understanding of disparities in health,
showcase best-practice models in research, capacity-building,
outreach, and integrated strategies to eliminate health disparities;
identify strengths and gaps in health disparities research; and
network and dialogue with the nation¹s leading experts on minority
health and health disparities. This free summit is December
16-18, 2008, National Harbor, Maryland. A pre-Summit NIH grant writing
workshop is scheduled for December 15: This workshop
will cover R01-R03 process and the K award process. The abstracts are due August 15, 2008.
NCHS 2008 Data Users Conference
The
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) 2008 Data Users
Conference will be held from August 11-13, 2008 in Washington,
DC. This free conference is held biennially to bring the latest
information on NCHS data to researchers and other data users from
around the country. Peter Orszag, PhD, Director of the
Congressional Budget Office will be the keynote speaker. He will
discuss emerging challenges in health policy that require new data or
new uses for existing data, both from NCHS and other
organizations. There is no charge for the conference, but
registration is required. If you need more specific information,
please contact the conference co-chair, Mary Moien, MS.
Annual Conference of ALR
Seeks Abstracts and Nominations
Active
Living Research, (ALR), a program of the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation, will hold its annual conference, Active Communities for
Youth and Families: Creating Momentum for Change, February 18-20,
2009 in San Diego, California. The conference will accelerate the
understanding of how evidence-based policies and environmental
changes can help promote active living and prevent childhood obesity.
ALR is seeking abstracts on research about children and adolescents
at greatest risk for obesity-African-American, Latino, Native
American, Asian American and Pacific Islander children and youth
living in low-income communities. Abstracts with an international
focus also encouraged as well. The abstract
submission deadline is
Wednesday,
July 30, 2008,
1:00 p.m. PDT. Also a part of the 2009 Annual Conference,
the "Translating Research to Policy" award will recognize
innovators who have successfully harnessed research to impact policy
and environmental changes. The
nomination deadline
is Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m. PDT.
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