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

• Public Health and Health Services (1117)
• Curriculum and Pedagogy (1302)
• Clinical Sciences (1103)

Socio-Economic Objectives

• Health and Support Services (9202)
• Health (9299)
• Specific Population Health (9205)

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 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, DOI:10.3233/WOR-192996.
• 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, DOI:10.1177/0308022618766244.
• 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, DOI:10.1111/1440-1630.12452.
• 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, DOI:10.1111/ajr.12252.
• 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, Article: 3810, 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, DOI:10.1111/1440-1630.12300.
• 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, DOI:10.1177/0308022614562585.
• 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, DOI:10.1111/ajr.12114.
• 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, DOI:10.1111/ajr.12032.
• Franklin R, Boehm J, King J, Newitt R, Grant T, Kurkowski B, Johnston B, Gordon R and Lloyd J (2013) A framework for the assessment of community exercise programmes: a tool to assist in modifying programmes to help reduce falls risk factors. Age and Ageing, 42 (4), pp. 536-540, DOI:10.1093/ageing/aft060.

Other research outputs

• Eagers J, Kaeshagen C and Sealey R (2016) Developing the next generation of occupational therapists: use of learning communities to facilitate student understanding of authentic occupational therapy tasks. Abstracts from the NT/QLD Division OT Conference. In: NT/QLD Division OT Conference: Pratitioners of the Future, 28-29 October 2016, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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ResearchOnline@JCU stores 16+ research outputs authored by Mrs Jackie Eagers from 2013 onwards.