"Our Relationship with Occupation"

Abstract: Examine the evolving complexities of occupational therapists' relationship with their work, emphasizing the need for reflection, change, and a renewed commitment to core values.

Bio: Wendy B. Stav, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA received a BS in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University and a PhD in occupational therapy from Nova Southeastern University. For more than 20 years her work focused on driving and community mobility specific to clinical practice, program development, medical reporting, driver licensing, and assessment predictability. Dr. Stav was named to the AOTA Roster of Fellows in 2009 for her contributions to driving and community mobility practice. Her focus on driving was grounded in her passion for occupation and the role of community mobility as an occupation enabler. In 2015 she transitioned her research line to occupation-based practice and has since developed a practice model, an assessment to measure practice, completed two occupation-based clinic makeover studies, and is exploring the use of occupation-based assessments across practice areas. Dr. Stav currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at Saint Louis University.