Dynamic Model of Occupation-Based Practice and
Occupation-Based Practice Assessment
Stav, W. B. & Psillas, S. (In Press). Dynamic model of occupation-based practice. In D. P. Dirette, & S. A. Gutman (Eds)., Occupational therapy for physical dysfunction (9th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
​Psillas, S. M., & Stav, W. B. (2021). Development of the dynamic model of occupation-based practice. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 9(4), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1807
​Jäcker, K. (2022). Voll aufdrehen für betätigung [Full throttle for occupation] – Dynamic model of occupation-based practice. Ergopraxis, 15(11/12), 38-42. doi: 10.1055/a-1887-1864 (published in German)
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Psillas, S. M., & Stav, W. B. (2022). Development of the dynamic model of occupation-based practice [Entwicklung des dynamic model of occupation-based practice]. Ergoscience, 17(4), 150-157. doi:10.2443/skv-s-2022-54020220403
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Occupation-Based Practice Assessment (OBPA) Assessment Manual
Stav, W., Brothag, A., Krenik, E., Rohr, L., Rubeck, C., Singer, K., & Zukowitz, L. (2022). Establishment of reliability of the Occupation-Based Practice Assessment. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 42(2), 146-153. https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492211050633​
Practice Studies
​Cancio, J. M., Stav, W., Richley, B., Mills, D., & Colaianni, D. (Submitted). An occupation-based assessment of hand function: Interrater reliability of the suitcase packing activity after hand burns. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health.
Skuthan, A., Stav, W. B., McVey, G., Martinez, J., Diroll, E., Flanangan, M., & Hunter, M. (2026 In Press). An occupation-based review of occupational therapy assessments used in pediatric practice. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 14(1).
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Cancio, J. M., Stav, W., Mills, D., Colaianni, D., & Cancio, L. C. (2025). Concurrent validity of the suitcase packing activity in the assessment of upper extremity functions after burn injury. Burns. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2025.107701
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Cancio J. M., Stav, W. B., & Colaianni, D. (2024). An occupation-based review of outcome measures used to assess hand function after burn injury. Journal of Burn Care & Research, 46(1), 28-37. https://doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/irae130
Skuthan, A., & Stav, W. B. (2023). Occupation-based assessments in pediatric occupational therapy practice. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health, 44(2), 159-167. https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492231188315
Skuthan, A., & Stav, W. B. (2023). Profile of assessments in pediatric occupational therapy practice. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(5), 7705205010. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.050190
Stav, W., & Herman, A. (2022). An occupation-based clinic makeover: Perceptions and experiences of occupational therapy practitioners. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 10(1), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408​​
Related Literature
Stay up-to-date with the latest research findings and academic publications in the field of Occupation-Based Practice. These articles cover a wide range of topics, from innovative therapy techniques to the impact of occupation on health outcomes.
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Walden, K., Stav, W., Bloch, E., & Pizur-Barnekow, K. (Submitted). Conceptualizing and measuring co-occupation: A delphi study. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health.​
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Stav, W. B., Hallenen, T., Lane, J., & Arbesman, M. (2012). Systematic review of occupational engagement and health outcomes among community-dwelling older adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(3), 301–310. http://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2012.003707