Program Development and Grant Writing in Occupational Therapy: Making the Connection [Paperback]

Joy D. Doll (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 076376065X | ISBN-13: 978-0763760656 | Publication Date: August 18, 2009 | Edition: 1

Program Development and Grant Writing in Occupational Therapy: Making the Connection is a practical guide to program development and grant writing. This text describes the process of developing a "good idea" into a sustainable and meaningful program related to occupational therapy principles and client needs. Readers will learn how to conduct a needs and asset assessment, develop strategies for writing a grant proposal that maximizes funding, learn where to find data, and find tips on how to garner support from stakeholders. This essential text contains process worksheets at the end of each chapter to help readers understand and apply the chapter concepts. These worksheets can be used by instructors as learning activities in courses related to community practice, program development and grant writing. Program Development and Grant Writing in Occupational Therapy: Making the Connection features learning objectives, key terms, process worksheets, case studies, review questions, grant samples and more!

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 1 edition (August 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076376065X
• ISBN-13: 978-0763760656
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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More About the Author

Joy Doll graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2002 with a Bachelor's of Science in Occupational Therapy (BSOT). After working briefly in long-term care, Dr. Doll attended Creighton University graduating with her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) in 2003. During her doctoral studies, Dr. Doll developed a program on fall prevention for older adults to be implemented in faith communities and explored the role of occupational therapy in health ministry. Upon graduation, Dr. Doll completed a VISTA with AmeriCorp coordinating a volunteer respite program for the Presbyterian Outreach. After her VISTA, Dr. Doll acted as the Coordinator for the Office of Interprofessional Scholarship, Service and Education (OISSE) designing and implementing community engagement activities for students across Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Currently, Dr. Doll is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Education in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University. Dr. Doll also acts as a Core Faculty Member of OISSE mentoring both faculty and students in the development of community-based learning activities. As part of this role, she serves as the Coordinator for Creighton's CLARION Interprofessional Case Competition Team annually and acts as the Occupational Therapy Program Coordinator to the Institute for Latin American Concern in the Dominican Republic. In order to support community partners and learning opportunities, Dr. Doll has written over 20 grants and is author of the text Grant Writing and Program Development in Occupational Therapy: Making the Connection by Jones and Bartlett. Dr. Doll also has a writing contract with Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners and is the author of several book chapters. Dr. Doll currently acts on the Board of Directors for the HELP Adult Services; member of the Home Safety Task Force of F1RST; member of the Omaha Nation Community Response Team; member of the Nebraska Diabetes Consensus Guidelines Task Force, along with remaining active with a variety of other community organizations/groups including the Omaha and Winnebago Nations. Her research interests include service learning, Native American health, international occupational therapy, public health, home safety, neuro-occupation, culture, and clinical education. In her spare time, Dr. Doll likes to read, go to concerts, write, walk, play Boggle, photograph, and relax.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Text, October 7, 2009

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This review is from: Program Development and Grant Writing in Occupational Therapy: Making the Connection (Paperback)

This text is much needed in the occupational therapy world. Well written with helpful information for anyone working in program development. Nothing like this on the market now. I will be using it with my students in class.