UBC MOT students got hands-on experience with innovative technologies and mobility devices at the 2025 Assistive Technology and Wheelchair Skills Training Days! A big thank-you to the amazing organizations who shared their expertise and inspired the future OTs.

RHSC Internal Scholarship Competition Now Open!

UBC Rehabilitation Sciences students are invited to apply for 3 Alumni Scholarships and 2 Arthritis Society Scholarships. Deadline: October 17 at 12pm.

Eligibility criteria & application instructions under each award
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Perception of AI Use in Youth Mental Health Services: Qualitative Study Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made significant advancements in healthcare. A key application of AI in mental health is the use of AI-powered chatbots; however, empirical evid...

Important study in light of recent news on MLMs as therapists: "While AIH could complement less-complex services [in mental health], it could not replace the therapeutic value of human interaction" @skyebarbic.bsky.social jopm.jmir.org/2025/1/e69449/

Fraud, Deception, and Subversion: Recommendations for Maintaining Data Integrity Researchers increasingly use online tools to advertise studies, recruit participants, and collect data, enabling access to individuals in remote or ru…

Excited to share a new paper by Principal Investigator Dr. William Miller and research assistant Adit Dhariwal. It explores the growing challenge of fraudulent participation in research, with recommendations on prevention and detection.

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#research #academicsky

Team collaboration and a major new grant strengthen Foundry's evidence-informed services for young people - Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy The team behind a major grant to study integrated youth services shared how their collaboration emerged and how they hope to transform services for youth.

@advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist Dr. Skye Barbic has received a 4-year CIHR Project Grant for a study of integrated #youthservices, with the goal to build on the collection and implementation of data at Foundry, a network of centres providing youth services in BC. buff.ly/jZQLO1c #research

The Peer-HELP study is actively recruiting participants to help improve peer support and social connection in patients with lower limb loss. Take part in a 30–60 minute interview to share your experiences adjusting to life with limb loss and accessing peer support resources.

The mission to enhance support for recovery after stroke in Dr. Brodie Sakakibara's new study - Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy Dr. Brodie Sakakibara's ENHANCE Study aims to refine programs of self-management for people living with stroke.

Associate Professor Dr. Brodie Sakakibara is the Principal Investigator on a newly funded CIHR Project Grant, which will support a study of self-management for stroke after discharge from the hospital led by @ubcrhsc.bsky.social postdoctoral fellow Dr. Elise Wiley
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Safety and effectiveness of the Walk ‘n Watch structured, progressive exercise protocol delivered by physical therapists for inpatient stroke rehabilitation in Canada: a phase 3, multisite, pragmatic,... Although clinical guidelines support high repetitions of walking after stroke, practice is slow to change. We undertook an implementation trial to ena…

Associate Professor Dr. Brodie Sakakibara, @agingsmart.bsky.social colleagues Drs. Janice Eng and Jennifer Yao, et al.'s publication in @thelancetneuro.bsky.social demonstrated that their Walk ‘n Watch protocol could lead to improved mobility after stroke
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The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative - Community Mental Health Journal Youth peer support workers (YPSWs) use lived/living experience to provide support. However, there is a knowledge gap about service impact on YPSWs themselves. To understand (1) impact being a YPSW has...

OSOT Associate Professor & @advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist @skyebarbic.bsky.social, colleagues from @foundrybc.bsky.social & @mathisoncentre.bsky.social, and MOT students Kaylie Schols-Flett & Bridgette Ferrara explore youth peer support workers in IYS
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An exciting new publication from the CanStroke team looking at safety and effectiveness of the Walk ‘n Watch exercise protocol - implemented across Canada at 12 study sites recruiting over 300 participants! 🧠🚶

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Arthritis At Home 282 – Finding the right splints and assisted devices for your arthritis | Arthritis At Home This episode of Arthritis At Home features Dr. Catherine Backman, Professor Emerita from the University of British Columbia.

ICYMI: Professor Emerita Dr. Catherine Backman's discussion with Cheryl Koehn, the Founder and President of @acejointhealth.bsky.social, covers the importance of finding the right splints and assisted devices for managing arthritis
arthritisathome.jointhealth.org?p=6389 #ArthritisAtHome #OT365

The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative - Community Mental Health Journal Youth peer support workers (YPSWs) use lived/living experience to provide support. However, there is a knowledge gap about service impact on YPSWs themselves. To understand (1) impact being a YPSW has...

New paper out today. The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative.

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Arthritis At Home 282 – Finding the right splints and assisted devices for your arthritis | Arthritis At Home This episode of Arthritis At Home features Dr. Catherine Backman, Professor Emerita from the University of British Columbia.

JointHealth™ express - #ArthritisAtHome 282 – Finding the right splints & assisted devices for your arthritis. Watch now: arthritisathome.jointhealth.org?p=6389

#CRArthritis #OT @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social @arthritispower.bsky.social @ucalgary.bsky.social @ucalgarymed.bsky.social

Associate Professor Dr. Skye Barbic and a team of multidisciplinary researchers have been awarded a 4-year, $1.73M CIHR Project Grant for data analysis and implementation research with @foundrybc.bsky.social, which provides evidence-informed services for young people.

👏 Read more > bit.ly/3GIKO93

Meet the Spring 2025 Recipients of UBC’s Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund - Community Engagement This spring, the PRE Fund supported 16 new university-community partnerships advancing food justice, cultural memory, Indigenous resurgence, and more across BC. These projects prioritize community lea...

Professor Dr. Tal Jarus and Lisa Gardin, the General Manager of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, have received a grant from UBC's Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund to comprehensively assess and enhance the festival's accessibility
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Three @ubcrhsc.bsky.social students supervised by OSOT faculty have won CGS-D Awards! Avneet's, Janna's, and @astouthiambc.bsky.social's research covers youth mental health, peer support for brain injury, and West-Central African migration to Metro Vancouver
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It was wonderful to engage in riveting discussions, international innovation, and explore the beautiful city of Stockholm with friends, colleagues, and MATTERS Lab alumni!

We had a great experience attending the ISPO 20th World Congress in Sweden. A global celebration where Adit and Brittany had the privilege of presenting, and a special congratulations to Adit for winning the Best Paper and Poster in the sustainability category!
#ISPO2025

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Are you an OT coming to Canada to work?

Our Program for Internationally-Educated OTs (PIE-OT) is a fully-online, structured course designed to familiarize you with everything required to prepare you for the transition to become an OT in Canada.

Apply now to start in Sept 🎉
> bit.ly/4eTFhJg

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CEDAR Research Coordinator Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Title CEDAR Research Coordinator Department Schmidt L...

Two of our labs are hiring! Please share these opportunities

1/ The CEDAR Lab is looking for a research coordinator to facilitate daily operations, data collection, and research protocols, including progress of research projects.

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Registration now open for our undergraduate course, OSOT 301: Introduction to Human Occupation - Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy Learn about fundamental concepts in occupational science and occupational therapy with our undergraduate course, OSOT 301.

Have you or anyone you know ever wondered how human occupations shape our lives, communities, and health? Our undergraduate course, OSOT 301: Introduction to Human Occupation, is now open for registration for Winter Term 1 (September-December)!
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World Brain Day 2025: Caring For Our Minds and Well-being Through Life's Journey — BC Brain Wellness Program Join the BC Brain Wellness Program for our annual hybrid World Brain Day celebration! This year’s event will explore the interconnections between the mind, well-being, and resilience throughout life, ...

As part of World Brain Day 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Julia Henderson will present "Countering Ageism, Cultivating Creativity, and Promoting Citizenship and Well-being through the Arts" to @bcbrainwellness.bsky.social at 12:00 pm on July 23
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Are you an OT with 3+ years of clinical experience? Join our team as a part-time, online Program Facilitator for the Program for Internationally-Educated Occupational Therapists (PIE-OT) and support internationally-educated OTs entering the Canadian workforce. Job description >> bit.ly/4kj6WnV

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

@ubcrhsc.bsky.social student Avneet Dhillon, OSOT faculty Dr. Suzanne Huot & @skyebarbic.bsky.social, and colleagues from @foundrybc.bsky.social & @sfu-fhs.bsky.social examine the use of integrated youth services by demographic in BC in Can. J. Psychiatry:
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Celebrating a decade of youth health care at Foundry For ten years, Foundry has been providing essential, accessible, and affordable services for young people in BC.

To mark its ten-year anniversary, St. Paul's Foundation wrote a story on @foundrybc.bsky.social's impact, history, and aims featuring OSOT Associate Professor & @advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist @skyebarbic.bsky.social's comments on co-design & measurement
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Dr. Julia Schmidt promoted to Associate Professor with tenure - Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy Dr. Julia Schmidt reflects on her academic journey in this short interview.

We are proud to announce that Dr. Julia Schmidt has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. Congratulations, Dr. Schmidt!
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Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social, @foundrybc.bsky.social Co-Executive Director Dr. Steve Mathias, @camhnews.bsky.social's Dr. Jo Henderson, @marcozenone.bsky.social, et al. examine videos on mental health on TikTok
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Engaging youth as co-researchers in virtual qualitative mental health research: Practical guidelines and recommendations - Shelly Ben-David, Sara Kolomejac, Corinne Tallon, Mikaela Basile, Gurvaan Man... Engaging youth in research is essential for enhancing the validity and positive impacts of mental health research aimed at benefitting young populations. Yet, y...

A new article by OSOT Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social and colleagues from @foundrybc.bsky.social and @ubcokanagan.bsky.social's School of Social Work explores the experiences of youth engaged as partners in research in the Digital Divide study
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Remote delivery of seated exercises transfers to improved balance and mobility after stroke: a case report Seated exercises can reduce the need for in-person assistance during remote-delivered programs, but its safety implications in stroke are unknown.This case-report investigates the effect of a novel...

A new publication by OSOT Department Head @ben-vanmortenson.bsky.social and colleagues from @agingsmart.bsky.social and @ubcpt.bsky.social found that a program of seated exercise could improve the balance and mobility of people living with chronic stroke
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Ben Mortenson and Kyle Gieni after the run

Ben Mortenson waiting with the crowds at the start of the run

Ben Mortenson and fellow runner at the end of the run

On Sunday, Department Head Dr. Ben Mortenson ran his 9th Vancouver Half Marathon to raise funds for @spinalcordinjurybc.bsky.social.

This year he raised over $2,000 and completed the run in under two hours 👏

Shout out to World Record holder Kyle Gieni (pictured)🏅