Jennifer Lape, OTD, OTR/L
Program Director, Associate Professor
Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, PA
Joined Chatham: August 2009
ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST
Evidence-based practice, Gerontology, Administration and Management of Rehab Services, Teambuilding and Inter-professional Collaboration, Kawa Model
PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST
Baking, reading, hiking, traveling, attending concerts, playing the piano, and camping
Website : www.jenniferlape.com
BIOGRAPHY
Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, and both her Master of Occupational Therapy and Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Chatham University. She has worked in a variety of practice settings, including pediatrics (home and school-based), acute care, home health, and skilled nursing, with the majority of her practice in geriatrics in the roles of clinician, clinical consultant, and manager of rehab services. Jennifer's primary areas of interest include sensory processing and the use of multisensory environments to increase quality of life for clients with dementia, evidence-based practice, strategies to improve collaboration among multidisciplinary rehab teams, and the Kawa model. She has presented at state and national conferences on a variety of topics and co-authored the text, Research for the Health Professional, which was designed to be a practical guide for research and evidence-based practice for a variety of healthcare students and professionals.
EDUCATION
- Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, Chatham Universtiy, 2008
- Master of Occupational Therapy, Chatham University, 1999
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, 1997
ORGANIZATIONS
- Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
- Member, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Hamilton, J., Lape, J.E., & Lee, A.L. (2023). Use of an adaptive climbing program to improve social skills in children with developmental delays: A feasibility study. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 21(1), Article 6.
- Harshbarger, A., & Lape, J.E. (2022, Nov. 1). Fall prevention using the Kawa model with community-dwelling older adults. AOTA Productive Aging Special Interest Section.
- Ober, J.L., Newbury, R.S., & Lape, J.E. (2022). The dynamic use of the Kawa Model: A scoping review. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 10(2), 1-12.
- Sheard, K.L., Lape, J.E., Weissberg, K. (2022). Occupational therapy-led delirium management in long-term acute care: A pilot. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics.
- Zahoransky, M.A., & Lape, J.E. (2020). Telehealth and home health occupational therapy: Clients’ perceived satisfaction with and perception of occupational performance. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 12(2), 105-124.
- Shaffer, E.J., Lape, J.E., & Salls, J. (2020). Decreasing stress for parents of special needs children through a web-based mindfulness program: A pilot study. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 18(4), Article 16.
- Martino, E., & Lape, J.E. (2020). Occupational therapy in the preschool classroom: Promoting fine motor and visual motor skills for kindergarten readiness. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention.
- Newbury, R.S., & Lape, J.E. (2021). Well-being, aging in place, and use of the Kawa Model: A pilot study. Annals of International Occupational Therapy, 4(1), 15-25.
- Provident, I., & Lape, J. (2020). Demonstrating occupational therapy's distinct value: Addressing the Quadruple Aim of Healthcare through doctoral capstone projects. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8(3), 1-8.
- Scaife, B.D., Lape, J.E., & Woods, S. (2019, December). Working with older adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in long-term care [AOTA CE Article]. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Lee, A., & Lape, J.E. (2019). A cognitive, self-monitoring intervention for handwriting with second-grade students. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention.
- Calabrese, J., Lape, J.E., & Delbert, T. (2019). Use of online educational modules to improve occupational therapy students’ knowledge and perceptions of their emotional intelligence skills: An evidence-based pilot study. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 3(3).
- Ober, J.L., & Lape, J.E. (2019). Cultivating acute care team collaboration using the Kawa model. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 17(3), Article 9.
- Schackow, L., & Lape, J.E. (2019). Mild brain injury education: Preparing the caregiver. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 26(3), 1-11.
- Lape, J.E., Lukose, A., Ritter, D.R.M., & Scaife, B. (2018.). Use of the KAWA model to facilitate interprofessional collaboration: A pilot study. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 17(1), Article 3.
- Renda, M, & Lape, J.E. (2018). Feasibility and effectiveness of telehealth occupational therapy home modifications interventions. The International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 10(1), 3-14.
- Leverenz, M.D., & Lape, J. (2018). Education on fall prevention to improve self-efficacy of nursing staff in long term care: A pilot study. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 16(3), Article 6, 1-10.
- Mollo, K.S., Merizalde, B.A., & Lape, J.E. (2018). Increasing competency for parents of adolescents with executive functioning deficits: Enhancing occupational performance with mindfulness. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 6(3), Article 9.
- Lape, J.E., & Scaife, B.D. (2017). Use of the KAWA model for teambuilding with rehabilitative professionals: An exploratory study. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 15(1), Article 10, 1-8.
- Hissong, A.N., Lape, J.E., & Bailey, D.M. (2015). Research for the health professional (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: FA Davis.
- Hissong, A.N., & Lape, J.E. (2015). Research for the health professional instructor’s guide (3rd ed.) F.A. Davis.
- Lape, J.E. (2009, May 25). Using a multisensory environment to decrease negative behaviors in clients with dementia. OT Practice, 9-13.
CERTIFICATIONS
AWARDS
- Faculty Technology Fellowship, Chatham University, Awarded June 2015
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
- Lape, J. (2022, October 13). The Kawa model, Guest Lecture, Models of Practice course, Chatham University Entry-level OTD Program, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Lape, J.E. (2022, April 1). Using ‘Brain Color’ to improve provision & acceptance of constructive feedback in an OTD program. Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
- Lape, J. (2022, January 26). Quality assurance/Performance improvement, Guest Lecture, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.
- Lape, J. (2021, September 30). The Kawa model, Guest Lecture, Models of Practice course, Chatham University Entry-level OTD Program, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Lape, J. (2021, September 28). Use of multi-sensory environments in dementia care: A laboratory experience, Guest Lecture & Laboratory Activity, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.
- Lape, J. (2021, March 26). Teambuilding for school-based practice, Continuing Education Live Webinar, Georgia Alliance of School Occupational and Physical Therapists (GASOPT) 2021 Spring Virtual Conference.
- Ober, J.L., & Lape, J.E. (2020, October 9). Facilitating rehabilitation team collaboration with the Kawa model. Professional Presentation, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Virtual Annual Conference.
- Lape, J. (2020, October 6). Dementia & multi-sensory environment laboratory experience, Guest Lecture, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.
- Lape, J. (2020, August 20). Constructive student feedback in a virtual/online environment, Professional Presentation, School of Health Sciences Faculty Meeting, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Lape, J. (2020, March 9). Considering personality type for success in the work environment, Guest Lecture, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.
- Lape, J. (2019, November 6). Quality assurance & performance improvement in skilled nursing, Guest Lecture, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.
- Lape, J. (2019, September 10). Application of the Kawa Model in geriatrics, Continuing Education Live Webinar, OccupationalTherapy.com.
- Lape, J. (2019, June 28). Teambuilding for practitioners and leaders, Continuing Education Live Webinar, OccupationalTherapy.com.
- Lape, J. (2019. May 6). Occupational science in the community: Use of telehealth to mitigate occupational injustices, Guest Lecture, The University of Newcastle, Australia.
- Newbury, R., & Lape, J. (2019, April 6). Use of the Kawa model for aging in place interventions with older adults. Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
- Provident, I., & Lape, J. (2019, April 5). Capstone projects aligned with the Quadruple Aim of Healthcare and promoting the distinct value of OT services. Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
- Lape, J. (2019, March 11). Opening the lines of communication with YouTube Capture. Professional Presentation, Pittsburgh Regional Faculty Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Lape, J. (2019, February 25). How to handle conflict based on your personality, Guest Lecture, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.
- Lape, J. (2019, February 20). Innovations in geriatric care: Multisensory environments: A non-pharmacological intervention for managing behaviors in clients with dementia, Continuing Education Live Webinar, OccupationalTherapy.com.
- Lape, J. (2018, October 24). Sensory-based treatments beyond pediatrics: Their role in dementia care, Guest Lecture, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.
- Hissong, A., & Lape, J. (2018, October 16). Deconstructing the myths about research & evidence-based practice: Being real about the process, Webinar, FA Davis, Philadelphia, PA.
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Lape, J., & Scaife, B. (2018, April 19). An Exploratory Study Using the Kawa Model for Team Building Among Rehabilitative Professionals. Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
- Lape, J. (2018, March 16). Brain color: Preparing & accepting feedback. Professional Presentation, Pittsburgh Regional Faculty Symposium: Small Changes Advancing Learning, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Hissong, A., & Lape, J. (2018, February 26). Research for the Health Professional: Exploring the text & instructor’s guide, Webinar, FA Davis, Philadelphia, PA.
- Lape, J. (2018, February 26). Impact of personality type on conflict management & resolution, Guest Lecture, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.
- Lape, J. (2017, October 25). Dementia & sensory-based treatments, Guest Lecture, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.
- Lape, J.E., & Scaife, B.D. (2017, October 7). Exploring Use of the KAWA Model for Teambuilding. Professional Presentation, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, State College, PA.
- Lape, J. (2017, April 1). Using Storify to Promote Student Engagement & Learning [Tech Day presentation]. Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
- Lape, J., Skaletski, E., Copney, J., Landen, C., & Panova, A. (2017, March 31). Use of Multisensory Environments in Dementia Care: What’s the Evidence? Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
- Lape, J. (2017, February 27). Conflict management and resolution, Guest Lecture, West Virginia University, Morgantown, PA.
- Lape, J. (2016, November 18). Using Storify, a Digital Curation Tool, to Promote Student Engagement & Learning in Online Education. Professional Presentation/Express Workshop, Online Learning Consortium Accelerate Conference 2016, Orlando, FL.
- Lape, J., & Scaife, B. (2016, October 15). Teambuilding for OT Practitioners and Leaders. Professional Presentation, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Conference, Lancaster, PA.
- Skaletski, E., Copney, J., Landen, C., Panova, A., & Lape, J. (2016, October 14). Effects of Multisensory Environment use for Dementia. Professional Presentation, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Conference, Lancaster, PA.
- Molinsky, R., Kornblau, B., Mollo, K., Kardachi, J., Lape, J., & Kelder, S., & DeAngelis, T. (2016, April 10). EDSIS Faculty Forum: The Current Climate of Teaching—Accommodations, Legal Rights, and Effective Strategies. Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
- Lape, J., Lukose, A., Mitchell, D., & Yoneda, J. (2016, April 8). Use of the KAWA Model to Increase Interprofessional Collaboration & Quality Care. Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
- Lape, J., & Provident, I. (2016, April 7). Demonstrating Impact of OT: Aligning Evidence-Based Projects with the Triple Aim of Healthcare & the Centennial Vision. Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
- Lape, J., Ionadi, C., Lukose, A., Mitchell, D., & Yoneda, J. (2015, October 24). Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Kawa: Effect on Client Care. Professional Presentation, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Scranton, PA.
- Lape, J. (2015, July 16). Establishing and using a multi-sensory environment in a SNF, Professional Presentation, Centre Crest, Bellefonte, PA.
- Benevides, T., Lape, J., Mollo, K., Lorch, A., & Gorenberg, M. (2015, April). EDSIS annual program—Capturing outcomes: Strategies for everyday practice in academic and clinical environments. Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.
- Hissong, A., & Lape, J. (2014, October). Deconstructing the myths about research and evidence-based practice: The truth about the process. Professional Presentation, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Conference, King of Prussia, PA.
- Lape, J.E. (2014, June 17). Using the KAWA Model for teambuilding & managing staff stress & burnout, Professional Presentation, World-Japan KAWA Model International Symposium, Tokyo, Japan.
- Lape, J. (2011, November 5). Snoezelen in Dementia Care, Professional Presentation, Penn State Mont Alto 5th Annual Education Day, Mont Alto, PA.
- Lape, J.E., & Scaife, B.D. (2011, April 15). Non-traditional applications of the KAWA Model, Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
- Lape, J.E., & Scaife, B.D. (2010, October 22). Non-traditional applications of the KAWA Model, Professional Presentation, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, October 22, 2010.
- Lape, J.E. (2010, April 30). Using a multisensory environment to decrease negative behaviors in clients with dementia, Professional Presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
- Lape, J.E. (2009, October 30). Snoezelen in the SNF, Professional Presentation, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
- Lape, J.E., Scaife, B.D., & Rodriguez, J. (2008, October 3). The Homeward Bound program, Professional Presentation, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, King of Prussia, PA.