Jane A. Davis

Book Chapters 

  1. Polatajko, H. J., & Davis, J. A. (2020). The CMOP-E: A tool to support occupation-centred practice. In E. Duncan (Ed.), Foundations for practice in occupational therapy (6th ed.). London, UK: Elsevier. 
  2. Polatajko, H. J., & Davis, J. A. (2019). Das Denken der Ergotherapeuten: Unsere Hauptanliegen ist, unser professionelles Reasoning und die Perspektiven, die es leiten [The thinking of the occupational therapist: Our domain of concern, our professional reasoning and the perspectives that guide it]. In M. Feiler (Ed.), Professional and clinical reasoning in occupational therapy: “Think about thinking” [Professionelles und klinisches Reasoning in der Ergotherapie: Ein Leitfaden für reflektiertes Denken und Handeln] (pp. 48–70). Trans. into German. Stuttgart, Germany: Thieme. 
  3. Davis, J. A. (2017). The Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E). In M. Curtin, M. E. Egan, & J. Adams (Eds.), Occupational therapy for people experiencing illness, injury or impairment: Promoting occupation and participation. (7th ed., pp. 148–168). London, UK: Elsevier.  
  4. Polatajko, H. J., Davis, J. A., & McEwen, S. (2015). Therapeutic use of self: A catalyst in the client-therapist alliance for change. In C. Christiansen, C. Baum, & J. Bass-Haugen (Eds.), Occupational therapy: Performance, participation, and well-being (4th ed., pp. 81–92). Thorofare, NJ: Slack. 
  5. Davis, J. A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2010). Occupational development. In C. Christiansen & E. Townsend (Eds.), Introduction to occupation: The art and science of living (2nd ed.; pp. 135-174). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. (1st ed. in 2004) 
  6. Matuska, K., Christiansen, C., Polatajko, H. J., & Davis, J. A. (2009). Life balance: Evolving the concept. In K. Matuska, C. Christiansen (Eds.), with H. Polatajko & J. Davis (Assoc. Eds.), Life balance: Multidisciplinary theories and research. (Chap. 1). Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press and Slack.  
  7. Polatajko, H. J., Davis, J., Stewart, D., Cantin, N., Amoroso, B., Purdie, L., & Zimmerman, D. (2007). Specifying the domain of concern: Occupation as core. In E. A. Townsend & H. J. Polatajko, Enabling occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being, and justice through occupation. (pp. 13-36). Ottawa, ON: CAOT Publications ACE. (2nd ed. in 2013) 
  8. Polatajko, H. J., Backman, C., Baptiste, S., Davis, J., Eftekhar, P., Harvey, A., Jarman, J., Krupa, T., Lin, N., Pentland, W., Laliberte-Rudman, D., Shaw, L., Amoroso, B., Connor-Schisler, A. (2007).  Human occupation in context. In E. A. Townsend & H. J. Polatajko, Enabling occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being, and justice through occupation. (pp. 37-61). Ottawa, ON: CAOT Publications ACE. (2nd ed. in 2013) 
  9. Polatajko, H. J., Davis, J., Cantin, N., Dubouloz-Wilner, C.-J., & Trentham, B. (2007). Occupation-based practice: The essential elements. In E. A. Townsend & H. J. Polatajko, Enabling occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being and justice through occupation. (pp. 203-227). Ottawa, ON: CAOT Publications ACE. (2nd ed. in 2013) 
  10. Craik, J., Davis, J., & Polatajko, H. J. (2007). Introducing the Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF): Amplifying the context. In E. A. Townsend & H. J. Polatajko, Enabling occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being and justice through occupation. (pp. 229-246). Ottawa, ON: CAOT Publications ACE. (2nd ed. in 2013) 
  11. Davis, J., Craik, J., & Polatajko, H. J. (2007). Using the Canadian Practice Process Framework for Occupational Therapy: Amplifying the process. In E. A. Townsend & H. J. Polatajko, Enabling occupation II: Advancing an occupational therapy vision for health, well-being and justice through occupation. (pp. 247-272). Ottawa, ON: CAOT Publications ACE. (2nd ed. in 2013) 
  12. Davis, J., & Polatajko, H. (2006). The occupational development of children. In S. Rodger & J. Ziviani (Eds.), Occupational therapy with children: Understanding children’s occupations and enabling participation. (pp. 136-157). Oxford, UK: Blackwell Science.  

Articles in Referred Journals (Students) 

  1. Nganji, J., Murray, E., Lee, S., Cameron, D., Chowdhury, A., Cockburn, L., Davis, J. A., Mahadeo, Lepawa Sipika, L. Mbibeh, L. & Sukhai, M. (Accepted 2021). Challenges to technology-enhanced collaborative learning in a disability inclusive research partnership: The case of the PIRL project. Brief peer-reviewed article to be published in the Proceedings of Congreso Internacional de Innovacion Educativa [International Congress of Educational Innovation] “Transactions on Computer Systems and Networks”.  
  2. Farragher, J. F., Davis, J. A., Polatajko, H. J., Thomas, C., Ravani, P., Manns, B., Elliott, M. J., & Hemmelgarn, B. R. (2021). Nurse experiences administering a problem solving-based energy management program to people on hemodialysis. Advance Online. https://doi.org/10.1111/jorc.12398 
  3. Khan, S., Kanji, Z., Davis, J. A., & Stewart, K. E. (2021). Exploring the occupational transitions of Syrian youth to Canada. Journal of Occupational Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/14427591.2021.1975557 
  4. Altuntaş, O., Azizoğlu, V., & Davis, J. A. (2021). The occupational lives of Syrians Under temporary protection in Turkey. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 68(5), 434–443. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630  
  5. Almeida, P., Dias Bernardo, L., Pontes, T., Davis, J., Silva Deodoro, T. M., Guilherme Ferreira, R., Imbroinsio de Souza, K., & MacDermid, J. (2021). Short-term impact of social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic on cognitive function and health perception of Brazilian older adults: A pre-post study. Journal of Applied Gerontology. Advance online. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648211015458 
  6. Lama, T., Fu, Y., & Davis, J. A. (2021 – June 2). Exploring the ideal practice for occupational therapists on assertive community treatment teams. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 84(9), 582–590. https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226211026558 
  7. Chan, C. Y., Lee, L., & Davis, J. A. (2020). Understanding sustainability: Perspectives of Canadian occupational therapists. WFOT Bulletin, 76(1), 50–59. [Special Edition: Sustainability.]  
  8. Njelesani, J., Davis, J. A., & Pontes, T. B. (2020). Occupational Repertoire Development Measure-Parent (ORDM-P): Face validity, comprehensiveness, and internal consistency. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83(5), 326–333. DOI: 10.1177/0308022619885247  
  9. Pontes, T. B., Mah, K., Arnold, A. K., Polatajko, H. J., & Davis, J. A. (2020). Understanding children with mobility difficulties’ perspectives of their occupational repertoire. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83(4), 228–236. DOI:10.1177/0308022619897877 
  10. Pontes, T. B., de Almeida, C. P., Polatajko, H. J., & Davis, J. A. (2018). Differences and similarities in the occupational repertoire of children from Brazil and Canada. Journal of Occupational Science, 25, 530-541. doi:10.1080/14427591.2018.1528173 
  11. Leppard, A., Ramsay, M., Duncan, A., Malachowski, C., & Davis, J. A. (2018). Interventions for women experiencing substance abuse issues: A scoping review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(2), 7202205030. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.022863 
  12. Kennedy, J., & Davis, J. A. (2017). Clarifying the construct of occupational engagement for occupational therapy practice. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 37, 98–108. 
  13. Pontes, T. B., Silva, B. M., Gonçalves de Sousa, J., de Almeida, P. H. T. Q., Davis, J. A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2017). Measuring activity repertoire of children: Is the Paediatric Activity Card Sort a good tool for Brazilian therapists? Cadernos de Terapia Ocupacional, 24(3), 435–445.  
  14. Stewart, K., Fischer, T., Hirji, R., & Davis, J. A. (2016). Toward the reconceptualization of the relationship between occupation and health and well-being. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83, 249–259. doi:10.1177/0008417415625425 
  15. Lencucha, J., Davis, J. A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2013). Living in a blended world: The occupational experiences of children of immigrant parents. Journal of Occupational Science – Special Edition on Immigration, Occupation and Well-being, 20, 185–200. doi:10.1080/14427591.2013.786799 
  16. Mullen, R., Davis, J. A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2012). Passion in the performing arts: Clarifying active occupational development. Work: A Journal of Assessment, Prevention and Rehabilitation (Special Edition), 41, 15-25. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-1236 
  17. Njelesani, J., Sedgwick, A. R. W., Davis, J. A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2011). The influence of context: A naturalistic study of Ugandan children’s doings in outdoor spaces. Occupational Therapy International, 18(3), 124-132. doi:10.1002/oti.310 
  18. McEwen, S., E., Polatajko, H. J., Davis, J. A., Huijbregts, M., Ryan, J. D. (2010). “There’s a real plan here, and I am responsible for that plan”: Participant experiences with a novel cognitive-based treatment approach for adults living with chronic stroke. Disability and Rehabilitation, 32(7), 541-550. 
  19. Reece, K. T., Davis, J. A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2009). The representations of work-life balance in Canadian newspapers. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 32(4), 431-442. (MScOT research student – 60% involvement) doi:10.3233/WOR-2009-0854 
  20. Wiseman, J. O., Davis, J. A., Polatajko, H. J. (2005). Occupational development: Why children do the things they do. Journal of Occupational Science, 12(1), 26-35. (MScOT research student – 60% involvement) 
  21. Egan, M., Dubouloz, C-J., Rappolt, S., Polatajko, H., von Zweck, C., King, J., Vallerand, J., Craik, J., Davis, J. & Graham, I. (2004). Enhancing research use through on-line action research. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(4), 230-237. 
  22. Davis, J. A., Polatajko, H. J., & Ruud, C. (2002). Children in context: Influence of history on the development of the predominant occupations of children. Journal of Occupational Science, 9(2), 54-64. 

Invited Articles in Referred Journals  

  1. Araújo, C. R. S., Campos Folha, D., Davis, J. A., & Pontes, T. B. (2018). Integrating research into practice: Is it a matter of pride or prejudice? Brazilian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 26(2). [Guest Editorial, Invited] 
  2. Polatajko, H. J., Davis, J. A., Hobson, S., Landry, J., Mandich, A., Street, S., Whippey, L., & Yee, S. (2004). Nationally speaking: Meeting the responsibility that comes with the privilege: Introducing a taxonomic code for understanding occupation. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(5), 261-268. à [Responses for letters to the editor commenting on this article: (1) Davis, J. A. (2005). Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(2), 125-6.  (2) Davis, J. A., Mandich, A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2005). Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(3), 189-91.] 

Non-Peer Reviewed Articles (Students) 

  1. Davis, J. A. (in prep). Perspectives of work-life balance in Canada. British Psychological Association.
  2. Khan, S., Kanji, Z., Stewart, K., & Davis, J. (2020, Sept). Exploring occupational transitions of Syrian refugee youth to Canada. Occupational Justice for Newcomers Network (OJJN) Newsletter, September 2020. 
  3. Davis, J. A., & Malfitano, A. P. S. (2017). Supporting research dissemination across languages and cultures: Working beyond Western and Anglocentric lines/Favoriser la diffusion de la recherche dans diverses langues et cultures : Travailler au-delà des modèles occidentaux et anglocentriques. [Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 84(4/5), 204–206. doi:10.1177/0008417417745843 
  4. MacLachlan, J., & Davis, J. A. (2016). Clarifying differences and exploring opportunities for collaboration between CJOT and OT Now [Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83, 200–203. doi:10.1177/0008417416674445 
  5. Toma, K., Lui, J., Adamson, L., & Davis, J. A. (2016, July). Using research partnerships to understand why young people participate in drama. Drama Magazine. 
  6. Polatajko, H. J., Njelesani, J. E., & Davis, J. A. (2015). Explicating our core competency: A call for global research on occupational enablement/Expliciter notre compétence première et fondamentale: Un appel à une recherche mondiale sur l’habilitation à l’occupation. [Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 82, 208–211. doi:10.1177/0008417415603716 
  7. Davis, J. A., & Voyce, K. D. (2015). Our reach matters: Expanding occupational therapy knowledge sharing and creation using the Internet/Notre portée est importante : Élargir le partage et la création de connaissances en ergothérapie grâce à Internet [Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 82, 144–149. doi:10.1177/0008417415586562 
  8. Davis, J. A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2015). Giving credit where credit is due: Our commitment to ethical publishing/Rendre à César ce qui appartient à César : Notre engagement à respecter l’éthique en matière de publication scientifique. [Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 82, 80–84. doi:10.1177/0008417415578119 
  9. Polatajko, H. J., & Davis, J. A. (2014). Reconsidering our strategic priorities: Enhancing quality, sharpening focus/Reconsidérer nos priorités stratégiques: Rehausser la qualité et mieux définir notre centre d’intérêt. [Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 81, 272–278, doi:10.1177/0008417414565596 
  10. Fischer, T., Stewart, K., & Davis, J. A. (2014). Occupation and health, reconsidered/Reconsidérer l’occupation et la santé. [Guest Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 81, 140–143, doi:10.1177/0008417414539909 
  11. Tsang, A., Davis, J. A., Polatajko, H. J. (2013). On the edge of the possible: Considering homelessness/Aux limites du possible : Envisager le rôle de l’ergothérapie face à l’itinérance. [Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80, 200–202. doi:10.1177/0008417413505422 
  12. Polatajko, H. J., Craik, J. M., & Davis J. A. (2013). Realizing the vision: A new partnership to strengthen the journal and advance occupational therapy research, practice, and education internationally/Réaliser la vision de la RCE: Un nouveau partenariat pour renforcer la revue et faire avancer la recherche, la pratique et la formation en ergothérapie sur la scène internationale. [Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80, 4–7. doi:10.1177/0008417412472652 
  13. Polatajko, H. J., & Davis, J. A. (2012). Advancing occupation-based practice: Interpreting the rhetoric/L’avancement de la pratique fondée sur l’occupation : interpréter la rhétorique. [Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79, 259–263. doi:10.2182/cjot.2012.79.5.1 
  14. Davis, J. A. (2012). Methodological coherence: Establishing a unified research frame/La cohérence méthodologique : Établir un cadre de recherche unifié. [Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79, 131–133. doi: 10.2182/cjot.2012.79.3.1 
  15. Davis, J. A., (2012). Realizing possibilities/Enabling our client’s occupations by examining our own/ Réaliser toutes les possibilités/Faciliter les occupations de nos clients en examinant nos propres occupations. [Editorial]. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79, 67–69. doi: 10.2182/cjot.2012.79.2.1  
  16. Davis, J. A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2010). Don’t forget the repertoire: The meta occupational issue. OT Now, 12(3), 20-22. (80% contribution) 
  17. Davis, J. A., & Polatajko, H. J. (2008). Capturing occupational knowledge: Enabling powerful outcomes for our clients. OT Now, 10(5), 10-12.
  18. Davis, J. A. (2006). Enabling a person’s occupations: Congruence between the values of occupational therapy and the characteristics of an effective leader. OT Now, 8(5), 4-6. 
  19. Polatajko, H. & Davis, J. (2006). Developing the “sense of doing”: Lessons from my left foot.  OT Now, 8(2), 17-19. 
  20. Cockburn, L., Friedland, J., Davis, J., Clarke, M., Trentham, B., Brackley, C., Baptiste, S., & McDonald, H. (2006). Occupational therapy then: Stories from our past. OT Now, 8(1), 32. 
  21. McEwen, S., Rappolt, S., Davis, J., Scott, J., Sharp, S., Solomon, M., & Verrier, M. (2005). Designing a stroke rehabilitation professional education program to maximize knowledge translation. CPA Joint Division Newsletter, Jan/Feb, 10-13. 
  22. Mihailidis, A. & Davis, J. (2005). The potential of intelligent technology as an occupational enabler. OTNOW, Jan/Feb, 22-23. 
  23. Davis, J. A. (2004). An occupational perspective on work-life balance. OT NOW, May/June, 19-21.  
  24. Davis, J. A. & University of Toronto, Occupational Therapy Class of 2004. (2003). What About Schmidt? Awakening an understanding of occupation. OT NOW, May/June, 10-12.  
  25. Polatajko, H. J. & Davis, J. A. (2003). Sense of doing. OT NOW, Jan/Feb, 6-7. 
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