LibGuides: Vanderkooi Lecture: 2021

Roger O. Smith, PhD, OT, FAOTA

Lecture title: The implications of the Metaphysical Physical-Emotive Theory of Occupation (MPETO) on everything occupation

Biography and Background

Academy of Research in Occupational Therapy Profile: Roger Smith, PhD, OT, FAOTA, RESNA Fellow
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Hall of Fellows Profile
The 2017 Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture. Technology and occupation: Past, present, and the next 100 years of theory and practice. *

Publications

Journal articles

Burns, S., Mendonca, R., & Smith, R. (2023). Accessibility of public buildings in the United States: A cross-sectional survey. Disability & Society, 1-16.
Burns, S., Schwartz, J., Mendonca, R., Obiedat, Q., & Smith, R. (2023). Feasibility of a self-paced educational intervention protocol on standardized assessment of public building accessibility. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 7(3).
Yu, H., Raychoudhury, V., Saha, S., Edinger, J., Smith, R., & Gani, M. (2023). Automated surface classification system using vibration patterns -- A case study with wheelchairs. IEEE Transactions on Artificial Intelligence, 4(4), 884-895.
George, G., Dabas, S., Sikder, A., Smith, R. O., Madiraju, P., Yahyasoltani, N., & Ahamed, S. I. (2022). State-of-the-art versus deep learning: A comparative study of motor imagery decoding techniques. IEEE Access, 10, 45605.
Layton, N., Smith, R., & Smith, E. (2022). Global outcomes of assistive technology: What we measure, we can improve. Assistive Technology, 34(6), 673. *
Mendonca, R., Burns, S., Schwartz, J., & Smith, R. (2022). Inclusive environments: Home, work, public spaces, technology, and specialty environments within occupational therapy practice. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(Suppl 3), 1-24. *
Pickens, N. D., Mendonca, R., Burns, S. P., & Smith, R. O. (2022). Home safety evaluation – Getting it right. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 17(6), 652–657.
Burns, S., Mendonca, R., Pickens, N., & Smith, R. (2021). America's housing affordability crisis: Perpetuating disparities among people with disability. Disability & Society, 36(10), 1719-1724.
Guard, A., Konz, M., Smith, R. O., Engel, J. M., & Keating, T. (2021). The development of an iPad application for the pain assessment of individuals with developmental disabilities and complex communication needs. Assistive Technology, 33(4), 178-189. *
Lenker, J. A., Koester, H. H., & Smith, R. O. (2021). Toward a national system of assistive technology outcomes measurement. Assistive Technology, 33(1), 1-8. *
Layton, N., Bell, D., Buning, M. E., et al. (2020). Opening the GATE: Systems thinking from the global assistive technology alliance. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 15(5), 484-490.
Layton, N., MacLachlan, M., Smith, R., & Scherer, M. (2020). Towards coherence across global initiatives in assistive technology. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 15(7), 728-730.
Gani, M. O., Fayezeen, T., Povinelli, R. J., Smith, R. O., Arif, M., Kattan, A. J., & Ahamed, S. I. (2019). A light weight smartphone based human activity recognition system with high accuracy. Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 141, 59-72.
Proffitt, R., Schwartz, J. K., Foreman, M., & Smith, R. O. (2019). Role of occupational therapy practitioners in mass market technology research and development. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(1), 7301347010p1-7301347010p6. *
Smith, R. O. et al. (2018). Assistive technology products: A position paper from the first global research, innovation, and education on assistive technology (GREAT) summit. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 13(5), 473-475.
Burns, S. P., Pickens, N. D., & Smith, R. O. (2017). Interprofessional client-centered reasoning processes in home modification practice. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 31(3), 213-228. *
Schwartz, J. K., Grogan, K. A., Mutch, M. J., et al. (2017). Intervention to improve medication management: Qualitative outcomes from a phase I randomized controlled trial. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(6), 7106240010p1-7106240010p10. *
Schwartz, J. K., & Smith, R. O. (2017). Integration of medication management into occupational therapy practice. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(4), 7104360010p1-7104360010p7. *
Bondoc, S., Goodrich, B., Gitlow, L., & Smith, R. O. (2016). Assistive technology and occupational performance. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(S2), 7012410030-7012410030p9. *
Schwartz, J. K., & Smith, R. O. (2016). Intervention promoting medication adherence: A randomized, phase I, small-N study. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(6), 7006240010p1-7006240010p11. *
Smith, R. O. (2016). The emergence and emergency of assistive technology outcomes research methodology. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 10(1), 19-37. *
Fiedler, G., Slavens, B. A., O'Connor, K. M., Smith, R. O., & Hafner, B. J. (2016). Effects of physical exertion on trans-tibial prosthesis users' ability to accommodate alignment perturbations. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(1), 75–82.
Clayback, D., Hostak, R., Leahy, J. A., Minkel, J., Piper, M., Smith, R. O., & Vaarwerk, T. (2015). Standards for assistive technology funding: What are the right criteria? Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 9(1), 38-53. *
Schwartz, J. K., & Smith, R. O. (2015). Benefits of student engagement in intervention research. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69 Suppl 2(S2), 6912185050p1-6912185050p10. *
Fiedler, G., Slavens, B., Smith, R. O., Briggs, D., & Hafner, B. J. (2014). Criterion and construct validity of prosthesis-integrated measurement of joint moment data in persons with transtibial amputation. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 30(3), 431-438.
Majumder, A., Zerin, I., Ahamed, S., & Smith, R. (2014). A multi-sensor approach for fall risk prediction and prevention in elderly. Applied Computing Review, 14(1), 41-52. *
Beschorner, K. E., Milanowski, A., Tomashek, D., & Smith, R. O. (2013). Effect of multifocal lens glasses on the stepping patterns of novice wearers. Gait & Posture, 38(4), 1015-1020. *
Brayton-Chung, A., Tomashek, D., & Smith, R. O. (2013). Fall risk assessment: Development of a paradigm to measure multifocal eyeglass effects. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 31(1), 47-60. *
Fiedler, G., Slavens, B. A., Hafner, B. J., et al. (2013). Leg laterality differences in persons with bilateral transtibial amputation: A pilot study using prosthesis-integrated load cells. JPO Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 25(4), 168-176.
Lenker, J. A., Harris, F., Taugher, M., & Smith, R. O. (2013). Consumer perspectives on assistive technology outcomes. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 8(5), 373-380. *
Watson, A. H., & Smith, R. O. (2012). Comparison of two school-based assistive technology outcome instruments. Technology and Disability, 24(1), 83-92. *
Hammel, J., Knowland, D., Smith, R., Gitlow, L., Jones, R., Leech, S., Goodrich, B. & Braveman, B. (2010). Specialized knowledge and skills in technology and environmental interventions for occupational therapy practice. The American Journal of Occupation
Johnston, M. V., & Smith, R. O. (2010). Single subject designs: Current methodologies and future directions. OTJR (Thorofare, N.J.), 30(1), 4-10. *
Watson, A. H., Ito, M., Smith, R. O., & Andersen, L. T. (2010). Effect of assistive technology in a public school setting. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(1), 18-29. *
Mendelsohn, S., Edyburn, D. L., Rust, K. L., Schwanke, T. D., & Smith, R. O. (2008). Using assistive technology outcomes research to inform policy related to the employment of individuals with disabilities. Assistive Technology, 20(3), 139-148. *
Fennema-Jansen, S., Edyburn, D. L., Smith, R. O., Wilson, S., & Binion, M. (2007). Developing a statewide system for providing and assessing outcomes of assistive technology. Journal of Special Education Technology, 22(1), 37-52. *
Noll, A., Owens, L., Smith, R. O., & Schwanke, T. (2006). Survey of state vocational rehabilitation counselor roles and competencies in assistive technology. Work (Reading, Mass.), 27(4), 413-419. *
Rust, K. L., & Smith, R. O. (2006). Perspectives of outcome data from assistive technology developers. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 3(1), 34-52.
Silverman, M. K., & Smith, R. O. (2006). Consequential validity of an assistive technology supplement for the School Function Assessment. Assistive Technology, 18(2), 155-165. *
Edyburn, D., Fennema-Jansen, S., Hariharan, P., & Smith, R. (2005). Assistive technology outcomes: Implementation strategies for collecting data in the schools. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 2(1), 25-30.
Rust, K. L., & Smith, R. O. (2005). Assistive technology in the measurement of rehabilitation and health outcomes: A review and analysis of instruments. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 84(10), 780-793. *
Schwanke, T. D., & Smith, R. O. (2005). Assistive technology outcomes in work settings. Work (Reading, Mass.), 24(2), 195-204. *
Edyburn, D. L., & Smith, R. O. (2004). Creating an assistive technology outcomes measurement system: Validating the components. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 1(1), 8-15.
Smith, R. O. (2002). OTFACT: Multi-level performance-oriented software with an assistive technology outcomes assessment protocol. Technology and Disability, 14(3), 133-139. *
Smith R. O. (2001). Research over the next century: Impact of technology. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 55(2), 233–234.
Silverman, M. K., Stratman, K. F., & Smith, R. O. (2000). Measuring assistive technology outcomes in schools using functional assessment. Diagnostique, 25(4), 307-325. *
Smith, R. O. (2000). Measuring assistive technology outcomes in education. Diagnostique, 25(4), 273-290. *
Smith R. O. (2000). The role of occupational therapy in a developmental technology model. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 54(3), 339–340.
Smith, R. O. (1996). Measuring the outcomes of assistive technology: Challenge and innovation. Assistive Technology, 8(2), 71-81. *
Smith, R. O., Hinkens, J., Vanderheiden, G. C., & Rust, K. L. (1994). Occupational therapy functional assessment compilation tool (OT FACT). Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 30-31, 136. *
Angelo, J., & Smith, R. O. (1993). An analysis of computer-related articles in occupational therapy periodicals. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47(1), 25–29.
Hammel, J. M., & Smith, R. O. (1993). The development of technology competencies and training guidelines for occupational therapists. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47(11), 970–979.
Nakamura, K., Vanderheiden, G. C., & Smith, R. O. (1993). Attitudes and impressions toward receiving phone calls made with a voice output device in the United States and Japan. Technology and Disability, 2(2), 71-80.
Smith R. O. (1993). Computer-assisted functional assessment and documentation. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47(11), 988–992.
Pedretti, L. W., Smith, R. O., Hammel, J., Rein, J., Anson, D., & McGuire, M. J. (1992). Use of adjunctive modalities in occupational therapy. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 46(12), 1075–1081.
Smith, R. O. (1992). The science of occupational therapy assessment. OTJR (Thorofare, N.J.), 12(1), 3-15. *
Smith, R. O. (1992). Technology education from an occupational therapy view. Technology and Disability, 1(3), 22-30.
Kanny, E. M., Anson, D. K., & Smith, R. O. (1991). A survey of technology education in entry-level curricula: Quantity, quality, and barriers. OTJR (Thorofare, N.J.), 11(5), 311-319. *
Angelo, J., & Smith, R. O. (1990). Selecting computer systems in augmentative communication. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 44(2), 181.
Smith, R. O., Christiaansen, R., Borden, B., et al. (1989). Effectiveness of a writing system using a computerized long-range optical pointer and 10-branch abbreviation expansion. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 26(1), 51-62. *
Vanderheiden, G., & Smith, R. (1989). Application of communication technologies to an adult with a high spinal cord injury. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 5(1), 62-66.
Smith R. O. (1986). Computers and the occupational therapy administrator - 1985. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 3(3-4), 99–115.
Smith, R. O., Morrow, M. E., Heitman, J. K., Rardin, W. J., Powelson, J. L., & Von, T. (1986). The effects of introducing the Klein-Bell ADL Scale in a rehabilitation service. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 40(6), 420–424.
Smith, R. O., & Benge, M. W. (1985). Pinch and grasp strength: Standardization of terminology and protocol. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 39(8), 531–535.
Smith, R. O., & Okamoto, G. A. (1981). Checklist for the prescription of slings for the hemiplegic patient. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 35(2), 91–95.

Dissertation and thesis

Smith, R. (1993). Sensitivity analysis of traditional and Trichotomous Tailored Sub-branching Scoring (TTSS) scales [Doctoral dissertation, University of Wisconsin-Madison]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. *
Smith, R. O. (1980). The effectiveness of a checklist for hemiplegic slings on facilitating thorough sling examinations [Master’s thesis, University of Washington].

* Resource available through TWU Libraries.