FACULTY NAME: Wendy B. Stav, PhD, OTR/L, SCDCM, FAOTA EDUCATION 2002 Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1991 B.S. in Occupational Therapy Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL AND SCHOLARSHIP INTEREST Driving and community mobility Injury prevention Research methodology Professional development Certification PUBLICATIONS PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES Stav, W., Halleran, T., Lane, J., Arbesman, M. (2012). Evidence related to occupational engagement and health outcomes among older adults. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(3), 301-310. doi: 10.5014/ajot.111.003699 Stav, W., (2012). Developing and implementing driving rehabilitation programs: A phenomenological approach. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(1), e11-e16. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2012.000950 Stav, W., Snider Weidley, L., & Love, A. (2011). Barriers to developing and sustaining driving and community mobility programs. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(4), e38-e45. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2011.002097 American Occupational Therapy Association [Stav, W. & Pierce, S.] (2010). Statement: Driving and community mobility. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(suppl), S112-124. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2010.64 Stav, W. (2010). CarFit: An evaluation of behaviour change and impact. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(12), 589-597. doi: 10.4276/030802210X12918167234208 Stav, W. (2009). Occupational therapy and older drivers: Research, education and practice. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 29(4), 336-350. doi: 10.1080/02701960802497860 Stav, W., Justiss, M. D., McCarthy, D. P., Mann, W. C., & Lanford, D. N. (2008). Predictability of clinical assessments for driving performance. Journal of Safety Research, 39(1), 1-7. Stav, W. (2008). Editorial. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(2), 127-129. Arbesman, M. Stav, W. B. & Lieberman, D. (2008). An evidence based literature of occupational therapy intervention for older adult drivers. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(2), 130-135.
Stav, W. B. (2008). A review of the evidence related to older adult community mobility and driver licensure policies. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 62(2), 149-158. Justiss, M.D., Mann, W.C., Stav, W.B. & Velozo, C. (2006). Development of a behind-the-wheel driving performance assessment for older adults. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22, 121-128. Stav, W., Justiss, M., Belchior, P. & Lanford, D. (2006). Clinical Practice in Driving Rehabilitation. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22, 153 161. BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS Stav, W. B. (in press). Driving and community mobility. In M. Scaffa & S. M. Reitz (Eds.), Occupational therapy in community-based practice settings (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis. Stav, W. B. & McGuire, M. J. (2012). The role of occupational therapy in driving and community mobility. In M. J. McGuire & E. Schold Davis (Eds.). Driving & Community Mobility: Occupational Therapy Strategies Across the Lifespan. Bethesda, MD: AOTA. Barco, P., Stav, W. B., Arnold, R., & Carr, D. (2012). Cognition and community mobility. In M. J. McGuire & E. Schold Davis (Eds.). Driving & Community Mobility: Occupational Therapy Strategies Across the Lifespan. Bethesda, MD: AOTA. Stav, W. B. (2012). Advocating for change. In M. J. McGuire & E. Schold Davis (Eds.). Driving & Community Mobility: Occupational Therapy Strategies Across the Lifespan, MD: AOTA. Ekelman, B. A., Stav, W. B., Baker, P., O Dell-Rossi, P., & Mitchell, S. (2009). Community Mobility. In B. R. Bonder & V. Dal Bello-Haas (Eds.), Functional performance in older adults (3rd ed., pp. 332-385). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis. Stav, W., Hunt, L. & Arbesman, M. (2006). Occupational Therapy Practice Guideline: Driving and Community Mobility for Older Adults. Bethesda, MD: AOTA. Stav, W. (2004). Driver rehabilitation: A guide for assessment and intervention. San Antonio, TX: Harcourt. NON PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Stav, W. (2010). Critically appraised topic on evidence-based literature review question What is the evidence that participation in occupations and activities supports the health of community dwelling older adults? Retrieved from http://www.aota.org/ccl/occupation/occupation-and- Health.aspx Stav, W. & Roberts, E. (2009, December 14). Achieving professional development goals for the new year: 3 phases novice, experienced, and advanced. OT Practice, 14, 11 12. Stav, W. (2009, August 31). Seat belts on school buses: Not a good idea. OT Practice, 14, 18, 20.
Stav, W. (2008, July 14). Establishing yourself in the market as a specialist. OT Practice, 13, 21-22. Stav, W. (2007). Critically appraised topic on evidence-based literature review question What is the evidence for the effect of policy and community mobility programs on the participation of the older adult? Retrieved from http://www.aota.org/ccl/od/od2/odcat2.aspx Stav, W. & Monahan, M. (2007). The Occupational Therapy Role in Driving and Community Mobility Across the Lifespan Fact Sheet. American Occupational Therapy Association: Bethesda, MD. PRESENTATIONS Wagner, E., Shah, R., Cantwell, L., Mayhew, D., Stav, W. (2012, June 14). Resources & Tools for Older Drivers & Their Families/Caregivers. Panel presented at hte Lifesavers Conference, Orlando, Florida. Stav, W. (2012, June 14). Reliability and Validity of the CarFit Checklist. Poster presented at the Lifesavers Conference, Orlando, Florida. Stav, W. (2012, June 14). Pedestrian Behavior on a University Campus. Poster presented at the Lifesavers Conference, Orlando, Florida. Stav, W. (2012, February 8). Jump Starting Research in a Clinical Setting. Inservice presented to the Multidisciplinary Research Council at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland. Schold Davis, E., Wagner, E., Carroll, F., Stav, W., Classen, S., & DiStefano, M. (2011, April 13). Facilitators and Barriers to Driving and Community Mobility Practice. Short course presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stav, W. (2010, October 8).Teaching Research Methods: An Experiential Approach. Poster presented the Stevenson University Faculty Development Conference, Owings Mills, Maryland. Lieberman, D., Arbesman, M., Stav, W., Chase, C., Mosley, L., Orellano, E., & Colon, W. (2010, April 29). Evidence-Based Literature Review On Occupation And Activity-Based Interventions Related To Productive Aging. Workshop presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. Stav, W. (2010, April 23). Occupation and Health Among Older Adults: Results of an Evidence-Based Literature Review. Session presented at the CHP Research and Scholarship Day, Towson, Maryland. Stav, W. (2010, April 14). Evidence-Based Literature Decisions on Driver Licensing. Poster presented at the College of Graduate Studies and Research and Division of Economic and Community Outreachs Towson University Showcase, Towson, Maryland. Stav, W. (2010, April 14). CarFit: An Evaluation of Behavior Change and Impact. Poster presented at the College of Graduate Studies and Research and Division of Economic and Community Outreachs Towson University Showcase, Towson, Maryland.
Stav, W. (2009, November 21). Productive Aging: Driving and Community Mobility. Session presented at the Annual AOTA/NBCOT National Student Conclave, Baltimore, Maryland. Stav, W., Waterworth, L., & Grimm, E., (2009, November 8). Wiihabilitation: Using Technology in Practice and Generating Evidence. Institute presented at the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Timonium, Maryland. Schold Davis, E., Stav, W., Alexander, H., Pierce, S., Wagner, E., & Langhauser, J. (2009, April 25). Older Driver Initiative: Successes and Barriers to Expanding Driving Rehabilitation Services. Workshop presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Houston, Texas. Stav, W., & Greseth, C. (2009, April 25). Teaching Research Methods: An Experiential Approach. Poster presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Houston, Texas. Cheney, L., & Stav, W. (2009, April 24). Evidence Based Decisions on Driver Licensing (EBLR) Guidelines. Poster presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Houston, Texas. Stav, W. (2008, November 8). AOTA Board & Specialty Certification: The how to s. Session presented at the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Timonium, Maryland. Stav, W., & Wieman, M. (2008, November 7). CarFit: Get certified! Institute presented at the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Timonium, Maryland. Stav, W. (2008, September 24). AOTA board and specialty certification. Keynote address presented to the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association, Eatontown, New Jersey. Stav, W. (2008, September 12 13). CarFit training. Professional training presented to regional Erickson Retirement Communities occupational therapy staff, Catonsville, Maryland. Stav, W. (2008, July 24). Mental Illness & Driving and Community Mobility. Inservice presented to the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland. Stav, W. (2008, July 17). Barriers and solutions to developing driving and community mobility programs. Paper presented to the Maryland Older Driver Research Consortium, Glen Burnie, Maryland. Stav, W., & Malka, S. (2008, April 11). Barriers to developing and sustatining driving and community mobility programs for older adults. Poster presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, California. Schold Davis, E., Wagner, E., & Stav, W. B. (2008, April 11). Older Driver Initiative: Current projects and resources for addressing safe mobility across the lifespan. Workshop presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, California.
Silverstein, N., Soderstrom, C. A., Freund, B., Stav, W. B., Cohen, L. C., & Hardin, J. (2008, February 24). When Life Exceeds Driving Expectancy: Implications for Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. Symposium presented at the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD. GRANTS Occupation and Health Evidence-Based Literature Review 2009 Position Evidence-Based Literature Review Contractor Funding Agency American Occupational Therapy Association $1,000 Driving Fitness Working Group January 2008 December 2008 Position Evidence-Based Literature Review Contractor Funding Agency American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators $30,853 Barriers to Developing Driving & Community Mobility Programs for Older Americans January 2007 December 2009 Position Principal Investigator Funding Agency American Occupational Therapy Association $25, 000 South Florida Elder Mobility Project October 2000 September 2001 Position Co-Author and Driver Assessment Coordinator Funding agency Florida Department of Transportation $127,000 South Florida Elder Mobility Project October 1999 September 2000 Position Co-Author and Driver Assessment Coordinator Funding agency - Florida Department of Transportation $127,000 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY American Occupational Therapy Association Member Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development 2011 2013 Society for the Study of Occupation Chair of the Research Committee 2010 2012 Society for the Study of Occupation Member of the Board 2010 1012 American Occupational Therapy Foundation Editorial Board Member OTJR: Occupation, Participation, & Health 2008 2013 McMaster University Evidence rater for McMaster Online Rating of Evidence (MORE) 2008 Present
AWARDS American Occupational Therapy Association - Roster of Fellows Award - April 2009 Maryland Occupational Therapy Association - Roster of Merit Award - November 2008 Nova Southeastern University - Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award - January 24, 2008 Traffic Safety Committee of the Palm Beaches - Distinguished Service Award for Education Elder Mobility Project - June 2001