Thomas Jefferson University - Stephen B. Kern, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
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Stephen B. Kern, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Occupational Therapy
Thomas Jefferson University
College of Health Professions
Occupational Therapy
Assistant Professor
Director of Entry Level and Post Professional Masters Programs in Occupational Therapy
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Mailing Address
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Suite 825 Edison Building
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
United States
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Qualifications
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B.S. Occupational Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
M.S. Occupational Therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Ph.D. Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Expertise and Research Interests
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Health promotion for individuals with chronic conditions; Integrating evidence into occupational therapy practice; Innovative community based programs; Environmental context; clinical reasoning; Social Justice, Disability rights and Empowerment.
Current Research Projects
Associate Director of Occupational Therapy. Eastern Pennsylvania Delaware Geriatric Education Center. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Sept. 2007 - August 2010
Co-Director, Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of Delaware Valley, The National Institutes on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems, 10/06 - 9/2011
- Principal Investigator. Development of a health promoting lifestyle redesign patient education program for individuals with heart failure: A participatory action research study
- "Social Service/Health Independence Program: A Collaborative Effort of Jefferson Medical College, Department of Family Medicine and the Philadelphia Senior Center." PEW Charitable Trusts.
- Understanding the range and potency of play occupations of children who attend afterschool programs in low income, urban environments.
- Efficacy of community based client center care for adults with traumatic spinal cord injury
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Other Expertise
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Related Student Opportunities
Development and testing the CAHT; an upper extremity functional assessment for individuals with SCI
Assist in development of geriatric interprofessional faculty development curriculum; Eastern PA & Delaware Geriatric Education Center
Teaching Responsibilities
- Occupation through the Lifespan
- Environmental Competence
- Environmental Competence in Action
- Clinical Problem Solving
- Clinical Leadership
- Advanced Evidence Based Practice
Other Projects
Jefferson Health Mentors Program Faculty
Interprofessional Curriculum Developer, Quality Improvement in Chronic Disease; Preparing Medical Residents for the New Model of Care for Vulnerable Populations Health Resources and Services Administration
Associate Director of Occupational Therapy. Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Geriatric Education Center. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
Co-Primary Investigator, Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center of Delaware Valley, The National Institutes on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems
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Keywords
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Health Promotion; Chronic Health Conditions; Empowerment; Clinical Reasoning; Community Based Interventions; Interprofessional Education (IPE); Disability And Advocacy; Occupational Therapy; Social Participation/Social Competence; Spinal Cord Injury
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Publications
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- The Capabilities of Upper Extremity Test (CUE-T): pilot study results. Marino, R.J., Albright, W. Kern, S.B., Leiby, B. Congress on Spinal Cord Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dallas, Texas
- Development of an Objective Test of Upper Limb Function in Tetraplegia: The Capabilities of Upper Extremity Test (CUE-T). Albright, W., Mulcahey, M.J., Kern, S.B., Marino, R.J. Congress on Spinal Cord Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dallas, Texas
- Attitudes toward chronic illness care. Arenson, C., Rattner, S., Borden, C. Collins, L., Kern,S.B., Hewston, L. Veloski, J. Collaborating Across Borders II: Building Bridges between IPE and Practice. Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Using participatory action research to develop a health promotion education program for individuals with heart failure. 89th AOTA National Conference and Exhibition, Houston, TX
- What's all the HIPE? A Healthcare Inter-Professional Education experience for medical, nursing, occupational, & physical therapy students. Antony, R., Colllins, L., Arenson, C., Borden, C., Hewston, L., Kern, S.B., Rose, M., Rattner, S., & Rabinowitz, H. Public Health without Boarders, American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA
- Inter-Professional Education Knowledge & Skills Development. 1st Annual Conference Interprofessional Care for the 21st Century: Redefining Education. Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
- Innovative Approaches to Linking Practice, Education, and Research. Combined Occupational Therapy Program Directors and Fieldwork Coordinators Meeting. Atlanta, GA
- The Leadership Puzzle: Where do you fit in? Kern, SB, Burke, JB, Lorch, A., Toth-Cohen, S., Marshina, M., Rifkin, M., Sinko, R. 31st Annual Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA
- An Innovative Heart Failure Patient Education Program. 31st Annual Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference. Philadelphia, PA
- Personalized Strategies for Becoming an Evidence Based Practitioner. Misericordia University, Clinical Fieldwork Day, Dallas, PA
- Integrating Evidence-Based Practice into Current Occupational Therapy Practice. 87th AOTA National Conference and Exhibition, Pre-Conference Institute, St. Louis, MO. April 2007
- Environmental supports & barriers to health promoting occupations for individuals with heart failure. The Patient with Cardiovascular Disease: Implications for Occupational & Physical Therapy Intervention, Philadelphia, PA, March 2006
- Invited Presentation. Adaptations for children in their natural environments. 3rd Annual Institute Contemporary Therapy Practices in Early Intervention & School-Based Settings. Malvern, PA, April 2005.
- Mount, J., Kern SB., Delicana, J., Levitsky, B., Michlik, E., Tran T. (2006). Environmental supports and barriers to physical and occupational therapists using evidence based practice in a neurological rehabilitation setting. Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy, 30 (4):210
- Kern, SB., (2004). Community based practice perspective. In D. Chisholm, C.Dolhi, and J. Schreiber. Occupational therapy intervention resource manual: A guide for occupation-based practice. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Learning.
- Invited Presentation. Unchain your brain: The power of evidence based practice. 5th Annual Thomas Jefferson University Alumni Continuing Education Program. Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, December 2, 2004.
- Invited Presentation. Community of learners: Partners in occupational therapy education. 27th Annual Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Harrisburg, PA, October 29, 2004.
- Kern, SB. (2001). Interviewed in "More occupational therapists working with the homeless" Eli's Rehab Report, October 19, 2001, VIII 20, 157-158.
- Cohen, M.E., Schemm, R.L., & Kern, S.B. (2000). Client-centered occupational therapy post spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Medicine, 23, 56.
- Kern SB, Herge EA. Using off site supervision in community based fieldwork. In Reference Guide to Fieldwork Education & Program Development, Philadelphia Region Fieldwork Consortium. , 1997
- Burke JP, Kern SB. Is the use of life history and narrative in clinical practice reimbursable? Is it occupational therapy?. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 50(5): 389-92, May 1996
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