Mrs Jackie Eagers ~ Lecturer, Occupational Therapy

Jackie Eagers has been a lecturer in occupational therapy at James Cook University since 2012. She also has a Master of Public Health (health promotion) and is currently undertaking a PhD looking at retirement. Jackie’s clinical background includes vocational rehabilitation where she provided workplace injury management and prevention services.

Teaching

• OT1011: Introduction to Occupation and Occupational Therapy (Level 1; TSV)
• OT1012: Enabling Occupation through Partnerships (Level 1; TSV)

Interests

Research

• Jackie’s research interests include active ageing; retirement; injury prevention; health promotion; and teaching and learning.

Experience

• 2012 to present - Lecturer, Occupational Therapy, James Cook University

Research Disciplines

• Allied health and rehabilitation science (4201)
• Health services and systems (4203)
• Human resources and industrial relations (3505)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Provision of health and support services (2003)

Memberships

• 2006 - Occupational Therapy Australia
• 2006 - Registered Occupational Therapist

These are the most recent publications associated with this author. To see a detailed profile of all publications stored at JCU, visit ResearchOnline@JCU. Hover over Altmetrics badges to see social impact.

Journal Articles

• Eagers J, Franklin R, Broome K, Yau M and Barnett F (2022) Potential occupational therapy scope of practice in the work-to-retirement transition in Australia. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 69 (3). pp. 265-278
• Eagers J, Franklin R, Broome K, Yau M and Barnett F (2022) Current occupational therapy scope of practice in the work-to-retirement transition process: an Australian study. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 29 (6). pp. 495-510
• Eagers J, Franklin R, Broome K and Yau M (2019) The experiences of work: retirees' perspectives and the relationship to the role of occupational therapy in the work-to-retirement transition process. Work, 64 (2). pp. 341-354
• Eagers J, Franklin R, Broome K and Yau M (2018) The influence of work on the transition to retirement: a qualitative study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 81 (11). pp. 624-632
• Eagers J, Franklin R, Yau M and Broome K (2018) Pre-retirement job and the work-to-retirement occupational transition process in Australia: a review. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 65 (4). pp. 314-328
• Boehm J, Cordier R, Thomas Y, Tanner B and Salata K (2017) The first year experience of occupational therapy students at an Australian regional university: promoting student retention and developing a regional and remote workforce. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 25. pp. 22-27
• Daufanamae B, Franklin R and Eagers J (2016) Unintentional injury prevention and the role of occupational therapy in the Solomon Islands: an integrative review. Rural and Remote Health, 16. pp. 1-18
• Eagers J, Franklin R, Broome K and Yau M (2016) A review of occupational therapy's contribution to and involvement in the work-to-retirement transition process: an Australian perspective. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 63 (4). pp. 277-292
• Kealley R, Franklin R and Eagers J (2016) The development of an objective measure to assess competency in manual handling techniques in a workplace setting. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 32 (1). pp. 1-14
• Boehm J, Tanner B, Lowrie D, Bonassi M, Brown N, Thomas Y and Cordier R (2015) Exploring emerging occupational therapy identity and the development of graduate attributes among occupational therapy students. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78 (8). pp. 499-507
• Boehm J, Franklin R and King J (2014) Falls in rural and remote community dwelling older adults: a review of the literature. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 22 (4). pp. 146-155
• Boehm J, Franklin R, Newitt R, McFarlane K, Grant T and Kurkowski B (2013) Barriers and motivators to exercise for older adults: a focus on those living in rural and remote areas of Australia. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 21 (3). pp. 141-149

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 18+ research outputs authored by Mrs Jackie Eagers from 2013 onwards.

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

• Transitions of Retiree Migrants in Thailand from an Occupational Perspective (PhD , Primary Advisor)
• Normative Grip and Pinch Strenght of Australian Adults, Background on Grip Strength,The Importance of Grip Strength. (PhD , Secondary Advisor)