Dr Jackie Eagers ~ Lecturer, Occupational Therapy

 

I have been a lecturer in occupational therapy at James Cook University since 2012. I completed my occupational therapy degree in 2006 and completed a Master of Public Health (Health Promotion) in 2011. I completed my PhD, exploring the transition of work to retirement and the role of occupational therapy within this transition, in 2021. My clinical experience includes within workplace rehabilitation providing injury management and prevention services. I have also worked in the community with older adults providing home modifications and equipment prescription.

 

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 healthy ageing; retirement; workplace rehabilitation; injury prevention; health promotion; curriculum design 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)

Awards

• 2020 - JCU Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

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 Dr 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)