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Paper and Poster Presentations

Ainsworth, E. & de Jonge, D. (2017). An international perspective on home modification service provision: Challenges to partnerships and practice with older people and people with a disability. Poster – Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference. Perth, Western Australia, Australia – held 18 – 21 July 2017.

Ainsworth, E., Aplin, T., Gustafsson, L., & de Jonge, D. (2017). Australian consumer experiences of home modifications: Considerations for outcome measurement. Paper – the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) Conference, San Francisco, USA – 23-23 July 2017.

Ainsworth, E., Aplin, T., Gustafsson, L., & de Jonge, D. (2017). Measuring home modification outcomes in Australia.Paper – the Royal College of Occupational Therapists’ Housing Conference, 9-10 November 2017, Belfast, Ireland.

Ainsworth, E., Aplin, T., Gustafsson, L., & de Jonge, D. (2017). Understanding consumers’ experiences of home modification outcomes: Considerations for partnerships and practice. Paper – Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference. Perth, Western Australia, Australia – held 18 – 21 July 2017.

Ainsworth, E. (2016). Home modification practice issues. Paper – State Occupational Therapy Conference NT/Qld Division, Brisbane, Queensland.

Ainsworth, E. & Aplin, T. (2015). The clinical utility of the In Home Occupational Performance (I-HOPE). Paper – Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Ainsworth, E. (2014). Universal design and home modification practice in Australia – Challenges and opportunities. Keynote presentation at the British Occupational Therapy Association College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section – Housing Conference, Bristol, UK.

 Ainsworth, E. (2014). Home modifications for people in the bariatric range. Keynote presentation at The OT Show, Birmingham, UK.

Ainsworth, E. (2013). Trends and experiences influencing the Australian experience of universal housing design.  Paper – Association of Consultants in Access, Australia. Sydney, New South Wales.

Ainsworth, E. (2013). Design for diversity. Paper – Universal Design Summit 5. St Lois Missouri, USA.

Ainsworth, E. (2012). Using evidence as an expert witness to determine a housing solution. Paper – Inaugural National Home Modification Conference. Home Modification and Maintenance Council of New South Wales.

Ainsworth, E. & de Jonge, D. (2012). Home modifications services and funding in Queensland. Paper – Inaugural National Home Modification Conference. Home Modification and Maintenance Council of New South Wales.

Hamilton, A., Cook, B.M., & Ainsworth, E. (2012). Social media: A virtual ocean of opportunity for occupational therapists.  Paper – State Occupational Therapy Australia Qld Conference.

Ainsworth, E. & de Jonge, D. (2012). Advancing innovative practice and exploring creative possibilities. Paper presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

Ainsworth, E. (2011). Using evidence as an expert witness to determine a housing solution. Paper presented at the OT AUSTRALIA National Conference.

Ainsworth, E.J. & de Jonge, D. (2009). Access standards for home modification practice.  Journal of Independent Living Centres Australia.  25(4), 24-25.

Ainsworth, E.J. & de Jonge, D.  (2008). Universal design in Australia. Paper presented at the International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence, Florida, USA.

Ainsworth, E.J. & de Jonge, D. (2008).  Occupational therapists leading change as consultants in housing… More than a housing solution. Poster presented at the International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence, Florida, USA..

Ainsworth, E.J. & de Jonge, D. (2008).  Occupational therapists’ role in new residential construction. Poster presented at the International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence, Florida, USA.

Ainsworth, E.J. & de Jonge, D. (2008).  Occupational therapists’ role in home modifications. Poster presented at the International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence, Florida, USA..

Ainsworth, EJ.  (2008). Occupational therapy service excellence: Leading the leaders in reflective group supervision practice. Paper presented at the OT AUSTRALIA National Conference, Melbourne.

Ainsworth, E.J. & de Jonge, D.  (2006). Learning from the past and informing the future. Paper presented at the World Federation of Occupational Therapists Conference, Sydney.

Ainsworth, E.J. & de Jonge, D.  (2006). Learning from the past and informing the future. Paper presented at the Australian Network of Universal Housing Design Conference, Sydney.

Ainsworth, E.J. & de Jonge, D.  (2006). Architectural design influences.  Paper presented at the International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence, Florida, USA

De Jonge, D., Ainsworth, E. J. & Tanner, B. (2006). Home modifications down under: Promoting independence for older persons with disabilities. Assistive Technology Research Series. Selected Papers from the 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence.

Ainsworth, E.J. (2005). Occupational therapy: Creating home environments that sustain the health and wellbeing of the ageing population.  National Speakers Series.  Australian Association of Gerontology.  www.health.gov.au/communityforallages

Ainsworth, E.J. & de Jonge, D. (2004).  Occupational therapists’ role in home modifications. Poster presented at the OT AUSTRALIA Queensland State Conference, Sunshine Coast.

De Jonge, D. & Ainsworth, E.J. (2004). Best practice in home modification service delivery.  Paper presented at the OT AUSTRALIA Queensland State Conference, Sunshine Coast.

Ainsworth, E.J. & de Jonge, D. (2003).  Occupational therapists leading change as consultants in housing… More than a housing solution. Poster presented at the OT AUSTRALIA National Conference, Melbourne.

Ainsworth, E.J. & de Jonge, D. (2003).  Occupational therapists’ role in new residential construction. Poster presented at the OT AUSTRALIA National Conference, Melbourne.

Ainsworth, E.J. & Mitchell, C. (1999). The unique role of the occupational therapist in the prescription of home modifications. Written paper developed for the OT Association Qld.

Ainsworth, E.J. (2000). Evaluating housing service effectiveness for people with psychiatric disabilities. Paper presented at the OT AUSTRALIA Queensland State Conference, Toowoomba.

Published Papers

Aplin, T., & Ainsworth, E. (2018). Clinical utility of the In-Home Occupational Performance Evaluation (IHOPE) for major home modification practice in Australia. Australian Journal of Occupational
Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12510

de Jonge D, Aplin T, Larkin S, Ainsworth E. (2016). The aesthetic appeal of assistive technology and the economic value baby boomers place on it: A pilot study. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 63(6), 415-423. doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12286.

Ainsworth, E. (2016). Mods make home a help, not a hindrance. Australian Community Care Review, August, 16-18.

Ainsworth, E. (2016). Modifying the home: Building, inclusion, practice. OT Connections, August (13)4, 17-19.

Ainsworth, E., de Jonge, D., Layton, N. (2016). Home modifications in Australia. Housing Learning and Improvement Network, UK. http://www.housinglin.org.uk/_library/Resources/Housing/Practice_examples/Housing_LIN_case_studies/HLIN_CaseStudy_119_Australia.pdf

Ainsworth, E. (2015). ACAA conference summary. OT Connections. October, 12(6), 34-35.

Ainsworth, E. & de Jonge, D. (2014). The relevance and application of universal design in occupational therapy practice. OT NOW, 16(5), 5-7. http://www.caot.ca/default.asp?pageid=466

Ainsworth, E. & de Jonge, D. (2014). Universal design and home modification practice in Australia. OT NOW, 16(5), 29-30. http://www.caot.ca/default.asp?pageid=466

Ainsworth, E. & de Jonge, D. (2010). Access standards for home modification practice. Journal of the Independent Living Centres Australia, 25(4), 24-25.

de Jonge, D., Ainsworth, E. & Tanner, B. (2006). Home modifications down under: Promoting independence for older persons with disabilities. Assistive Technology Research Series. Selected Papers from the 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence.

Ainsworth, E. (2005). Occupational therapy: Creating home environments that sustain the health and wellbeing of the ageing population.  National Speakers Series.  Australian Association of Gerontology.  www.health.gov.au/communityforallages

Ainsworth, E. (1989).  Employer attitudes: Hiring individuals with a mild intellectual disability.  Department of Family Services Community Bulletin, 13(3), 10–12.