Publications

PUBLICATIONS – Books

Jacobs, K., & MacRae, N. (Eds.) (2017). Occupational therapy essentials for clinical competency. (3rd Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc.

Jacobs, K. (2016). (Ed.) Management and Leadership Skills for the OTA. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K. and Simon, L. (2014). (Eds.) Quick Reference Dictionary. (6th Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K., MacRae, N. & Slaydk, K., (Eds.) (2014). Occupational therapy essentials for clinical competency. (2nd Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Bastable, S., Gramet, P, Jacobs, K., & Sopczyk, D. (2012). Health Professional as Educator: Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

Jacobs, K. & McCormack, G. (Eds.). (2011). The Occupational Therapy Manager (5th Edition). Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Slaydk, K., Jacobs, K., & MacRae, N. (Eds.) (2010). Occupational therapy essentials for clinical competency. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K. & Jacobs, L. (Eds.). (2009). Quick Reference Dictionary. (5th Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K. (Ed.). (2008). Ergonomics for Therapists. (3rd Edition). St. Louis, MO:   Mosby, Inc.

Jacobs, K. & Jacobs, L. (Eds.). (2004). Quick Reference Dictionary. (4th Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Solomon, A. & Jacobs, K. (Eds.). (2003). Management Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K. & Jacobs, L. (Eds.). (2001). Quick Reference Dictionary. (3rd Edition).Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K. (Ed.). (1999). Quick Reference Dictionary. (2nd Edition).Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K. (Ed.). (1999). Ergonomics for Therapists. (2nd Edition). Newton, MA: Butterworth Heinemann.

Jacobs, K. & Logigian, M. (Eds.). (1999). Functions of a Manager In Occupational Therapy (3rd Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Pratt, J. & Jacobs, K. (Eds.). (1997). Work Practice: International Perspectives. Oxford, UK: Butterworth- Heinemann.

Jacobs, K. (Ed.). (1997). Quick Reference Dictionary. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K. & Bettencourt, C. (Eds.). (1995). Ergonomics for Therapists. Newton, MA: Butterworth Heinemann.

Jacobs, K. & Logigian, M. (Eds.). (1994). Functions of a Manager in Occupational Therapy (2nd Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K. (Ed.) (1991). Occupational Therapy: Work-Related Programs & Assessments (2nd Edition).  Boston, MA: Little, Brown & Co.

Jacobs, K. & Logigian, M. (Eds.). (1989). Functions of a Manager in Occupational Therapy. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Ogden-Niemeyer, L. & Jacobs, K. (1989). Work Hardening: State of the Art. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K. (1985). Occupational Therapy: Work-Related Programs & Assessments. Boston, MA: Little, Brown & Co.

PUBLICATIONS – Chapters in Books

Jacobs, K. (2017). Marketing and Management of Occupational Therapy Services. K. Jacobs, N. MacRae, N. & K. Slaydk, K.(Eds.) Occupational therapy essentials for clinical competency. (3rd Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K. (2016). Marketing and Promoting. In K. Jacobs (Ed). Management and Administration for the OTA: Leadership and Application Skills. Thorofare, NJ: Slack, Inc.

Jacobs, K. (2014). Marketing and Management of Occupational Therapy Services. K. Jacobs, N. MacRae, N. & K. Slaydk, K.(Eds.) Occupational therapy essentials for clinical competency. (2nd Edition). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc.

Jacobs, K. & MacRae, N. (2013). Mentoring Others in Their Development as Writers. In R. Whitney & C. Davis (Eds.). A Writer’s Toolkit for Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals: An Insider’s Guide to Writing, Communicating, and Getting Published.  Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press.

Baker N, Jacobs K.  (2013). Tele-ergonomics. In S. Kumar & E. Cohn, (Eds.). Telerehabilitation. New York, NY: Spring-Verlag London. 163-174.

Sopczyk, P, Doyle, N. & Jacobs, K. (2012). Technology in Education. In S. Bastable, P. Gramet, K. Jacobs & P. Sopczyk. (Eds.) Health Professional as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning. Sudbury, MA: Jones &  Bartlett.

Jacobs, K., (2010). Evolution of Occupational therapy delivery systems: the medical model and beyond. In K. Jacobs & G. McCormack, (Eds.). The Occupational Therapy Manager (5th Edition). Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press

Jacobs, K. (2009). Professional presentations and publications. In Creapeau, E., Cohn, E. & Boyt Schell, B. (eds.). Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy (11th edition) (pp. 411-417). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincot Williams & Wilkins.

Bar-Haim Erez, A., Shenkar, O., Jacobs, K. & Gillespie, R. (2008). Ergonomics for children and youth in the educational environment. In K. Jacobs (ed.) Ergonomics for Therapists. (3rd Edition). (pp. 246-264). St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc.

Miller, D. & Jacobs, K. (2008). Economics and marketing of ergonomics services. In K. Jacobs (ed.) Ergonomics for Therapists. (3rd Edition). (pp. 361-374). St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Inc.

Jacobs, K., Lockhart, R., Chiang, H-Y & O’Hara, M. (2008). Bookbags for children. In R. Lueder & V. Rice (Eds). Ergonomics for children…Designing products & places for toddlers to teens. London, UK & New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.

Jacobs, K. (2005). Posture checklist using personal digital assistant (PDA) technology. In N. Stanton, A. Hedge, K. Brookhuis, E. Salas & H. Hendrick. (Eds.), Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics Methods. (pp. 10-1 – 10-5). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Jacobs, K. (2003). Evolution of occupational therapy delivery system: The medical model and beyond. In G. McCormack, E. Jaffe, & M. Goodman-Lavey (Eds.), The Occupational Therapy Manager(4th Edition). (pp. 35-83). Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Jacobs, K. (1997). Rehabilitation of the Elderly for the Return to the Workplace. In D. Mostofsky & J. Lomranz (Eds.). Handbook of Pain and Aging. (pp. 155-165). New York, NY: Plenum Publishers.

Jacobs, K. & Hazard, R. (1996). Occupational Therapy Practitioner.  In S. Demeter, G. Andersson & G. Smith (Eds.). Disability Evaluation. (pp. 564-571). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Aja, D. & Jacobs, K. (1996). Assistive Technology & Occupational Therapy. In J. Hammel (Ed.). Vocational and Ergonomic        Technologies. (pp.1-39). Bethesda, MD: AOTA

Jacobs, K. (1996). The Evolution of the Occupational Therapy Delivery System. In The Occupational Therapy Manager (2nd Ed.).  (pp. 3-48). Bethesda, MD: AOTA.

Jacobs, K. (1995). Preparing for Return to Work. In C. Trombly (Ed.). Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. (4th Ed.). (pp. 329-349). Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins.

Jacobs, K. (1993). Work Assessments & Programs. In H. Hopkins & H. Smith (Eds.). Willard & Spackmans Occupational Therapy. (pp. 226-248). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott.

Jacobs, K. (1992). Occupational Therapy Consultation in an Industrial Setting. In  E. Jaffe & C. Epstein (Eds.). Occupational Therapy Consultation: Theory, Principles and Practice. (pp. 434-444). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Year Book, Inc.

Jacobs, K. & Wyrick, J. (1989). Use of Work References and Job Analysis.  In S. Hertfelder & C. Gwin (Eds.). Work In Progress. (pp. 23-66).  Rockville,   MD: AOTA.

Jacobs, K. & Logigian, M. (1989). Learning Disabilities. In M. Logigian  & J. Ward, J. (Eds.). A Team Approach to Pediatric Rehabilitation. (pp. 95-153).  Boston, MA: Little, Brown & Co.

Jacobs, K. (1988). Work Assessments & Programs. In H. Hopkins & H. Smith (Eds.). Willard & Spackman’s Occupational Therapy. (pp. 272-299). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott.

Jacobs, K. & Wall, N. (1985). Microcomputers, work & occupational therapy.  In   K. Jacobs (Ed.). Occupational Therapy: Work-Related Programs & Assessments. (pp. 275-282).  Boston, MA: Little, Brown & Co.

PUBLICATIONS – Refereed articles

Vink, P., Bazley, C., and Jacobs, K. (2016). Modeling the Relationship Between The Environment and Human Experiences. WORK, 765 – 771.

Hamilton, A., Burwash, S., Penman, M., Jacobs, K., Hook, A., Bodell, S., Ledgerd, R., Pattison, M.  (2016). Making connections and promoting the profession: Social media use by World Federation of Occupational      Therapy member organisations. Digital Health. 2: 1–15.

Doyle, N., Jacobs, K., and Ryan, C. (2016). Faculty mentors’ perspectives on e-mentoring post-professional occupational therapy doctoral students. Occupational Therapy International.

Hendricks, D.J., Sampson, E., Rumrill, P., Leopold, A., Elias, E., Jacobs, K.,  Nardone, A., Scherer, M., and Stauffer, C. (2015).  Activities and interim outcomes of a multi-site development project to promote cognitive support technology use and employment success among postsecondary students with traumatic brain injuries. Neurorehabilitation, 37 (3), 449-458.

Nardone, N., Sampson, E., Stauffer, C., Leopold, A., Jacobs, K., Hendricks, D.,  Elias, E., Chun, H., Rumrill, P. (2015). Project career: A qualitative examination of five college students with traumatic brain injuries. Neurorehabilitation, 37 (3), 459-469.

Rumrill, P., Elias, E., Hendricks, D., Jacobs, K., Leopold, A., Nardone, A., Sampson, E., Scherer, M., & Stauffer, C. (in press). Using positive psychology to promote cognitive support technology use and employment success among postsecondary students with traumatic brain injuries. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation

Jacobs, K., Cason, J., McCullough, A., (2015). The process for the formulations of the international telehealth position statement for occupational therapy. International Journal of Telerehabilitation. 7(1): 21-31.

Jacobs, K., Doyle, N., Ryan (2015). The Nature, Perception, and Impact of e-mentoring on Post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students. Occupational Therapy In Health Care. 29(2): 201–213, 2015.

Baker, N. & Jacobs, K. (2013). The feasibility and accuracy of using a remote method to assess computer workstations. Human Factors.

Baker, N., Livengood, H., Jacobs, K. (2013). Reliability and Concurrent Validity of the Computer Workstation Checklist. WORK, 213–221.

Cason, J., Hartmann, K., Jacobs, K., Richmond, T. (2013) AOTA Position Paper: Telehealth. American Occupational Therapy Association: Bethesda, MD.

Doyle, N. & Jacobs, K.  (2013). Accommodating student learning styles and preferences in an online occupational therapy course. WORK, 247–253.

Jacobs, K., Kaldenberg, J., Markowitz, J., Wuest, E., Hellman, M., Umez-Eronini, A., …Barr, A. (2013). An ergonomics training program for student notebook computer users: Preliminary outcomes of a six-year cohort study. WORK, 221–230.

Miller, L., Dorsey, J., & Jacobs, K. (2012). The importance of ergonomics to sustainability throughout a building’s life cycle. WORK, 2129-2132.

Jacobs, K., (2012). PromOTing occupational therapy: Words, images and actions. AJOT, 652-671.

Doyle, N., & Jacobs, K. (2012). Learning locally and globally: An overview of distance education in occupational therapy. IJOT, E59-E69.

Jacobs, K., Blanchard, B., & Baker, N. (2012) Telehealth and ergonomics: A pilot study. Technology and Health Care. 445-458.

Shaw, L., Jacobs, K., Rudman, D., Magalhaes, L., Huot, S., Prodinger, B., …Suto, M. (2012). Directions for advancing the study of work transitions in the 21st century. WORK, 369-377.

Franco, J., Jacobs, K., Inzerillo, C. & Kluzik, J. (2012).The effect of the Nintendo Wii Fit and exercise in improving balance and quality of life in community dwelling elders. Technology and Health Care, 20, 95-115.

Jacobs K, Zhu L, Dawes M, Franco J, Huggins A, Igari C, …Umez-Eronini A. (2011). Wii health: a preliminary study of the health and wellness benefits of Wii Fit on university students. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(6), 262-268.

McKechnie, N. & Jacobs, K. (2011) Person-environment-occupation fit for the piano student. WORK, 40 (3), 303-315.

Jacobs, K. , Foley, G. , Punnett, L. , Hall, V. , Gore, R. , Brownson, E. , …Ing, A. (2011). University students’ notebook computer use: lessons learned using e-diaries to report musculoskeletal discomfort. Ergonomics,     54:2, 206-219.

Chiang, H. & Jacobs, K. (2010). Perceptions of a computer-based instruction system in special education: High school teachers’ and students’ views.    WORK. 37:4, 349-359.

Shaw, L., Campbell, H., Jacobs, K., & Prodinger, B. (2010). Twenty years of assessment in WORK: A narrative review. WORK, 247-255.

Shaw, L., Jacobs, K., & Shaw, N. (2010). WORK: A historical evaluation of the impact and evolution of its editorial board. WORK, 257-267.

Jacobs, K., Hall, V., Brownson, E., Ansong, E., Markowitz, J., DiBiccari, L.,McKinnon, M., Steinberg, S., Ing. A., Wuest, E., Johnson, P., & Dennerlein, J. (2009). The investigation of the notebook computer experience among university students. Proceeding IEA 2009 Congress. Beijing, China. Elsevier Ltd.

Jacobs, K., Kaldenberg, J., Markowitz, J., Wuest, E.,  Hellman, M., Arsenault,, M.,…Deng, L., Notebook computer use by middle school age students. Proceeding IEA 2009 Congress. Beijing, China. Elsevier      Ltd.

Smith, T., Bridger, B., Fostervold, K., Jacobs, K., Lueder,, R. &  Straker, L. (2009).   The future of ergonomics in education. Proceeding IEA 2009 Congress.  Beijing, China. Elsevier Ltd.

Chiang, H. & Jacobs, K. (2009). Effects of computer based instruction on students’ self perception and functional task performance. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 4, 106–118.

Jacobs, K., Hudak, S. & McGiffert, J. (2009). Computer-related posture and musculoskeletal discomfort in middle school students. WORK. 32, 275- 283.

Jacobs, K., Johnson, P., Dennerlein, J., Peterson, D., Kaufman, J., Gold, J.,…Pencina, M., (2009). University students’ notebook computer use. Applied Ergonomics, 40, 404–409.

Legg, S. & Jacobs, K. (2008).  Ergonomics for Schools. WORK, 31, 489-493.

Jacobs, K. & Runge, K. (2007). Middle school students’ notebook computer use. Proceedings Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Conference. Baltimore, MD.

Jacobs, K. & Runge, K. (2007). Next generation workers: Identifying and    preventing self-reported musculoskeletal discomfort with notebook computer use. Congress proceedings 2007 PREMUS Conference. Boston, MA.

Boissy, P., Jacobs, K. & Roy, S. (2006). Usability of a barcode scanning system as a means of data entry on a PDA for self-report health outcome questionnaires: a pilot study in individuals over 60 years of age. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 6(1), 42.

Chiang, H., Jacobs, K. & Orsmond, G. (2006). Gender-age environmental associates of middle school students’ low back pain. WORK, 26 (1), 19-28.

Bennett, C.L. Alexandre, M.M., & Jacobs, K. (2006). Developing hands-on ergonomics lessons for youth. In R.N. Pikaar, E.A.P. Koningsveld, P. J. M. Settels (Eds.). Congress proceedings 2006 IEA Conference. The Netherlands: Elsevier Ltd.

Jacobs, K., Hudak, S., & McGiffert, J. (2006). Musculoskeletal Complaints by Middle School Students with Computer Use. In R.N. Pikaar, E.A.P. Koningsveld, P. J. M. Settels (Eds.), Congress proceedings 2006 IEA Conference. The Netherlands: Elsevier Ltd.

Chiang, H. & Jacobs, K., (2006). Effect of Computer-Based Instruction on Students’ Functional Task Performance In R.N. Pikaar, E.A.P.  Koningsveld & P. J. M. Settels (Eds.), Proceeding IEA 2006 Congress. Maastricht, the Netherlands: Elsevier Ltd.

Hamilton, A., Jacobs, K. & Orsmond, G. (2005). The prevalence of computer-related musculoskeletal complaints in female college students.  WORK, 24(4), 387-394.

Lockhart, R., Jacobs, K. & Orsmond, G. (2004). Middle school children’s   participation in activities and the effects of pain from backpack use on participation. WORK, 22(3), 155-168.

McCloy, A. & Jacobs, K. (2003). A comparison of the usability of personal digital assistant (PDA) formatted health and rehabilitation assessments to their paper versions. Israel Journal of Occupational Therapy 12 (4), E111-E128.

Baker, N., Jacobs, K. & Tickle-Degnen, L.  (2003). The Association between the meaning of working and musculoskeletal discomfort. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 31, 235-247.

Baker, N., Jacobs, K. & Tickle-Degnen, L.  (2003). A methodology for developing evidence about meaning in occupation: Exploring the meaning of working. Occupation, Participation and Health.  23(2), 57-66

Baker, N. & Jacobs, K. (2003). The nature of working in the United States: An occupational therapy perspective. WORK 20 (1), 53-61

Berner, K. & Jacobs, K. (2002). The gap between exposure and implementation of computer workstation ergonomics in the workplace. WORK, 19 (2), 193-199.

Jacobs, K. & Baker, N. (2002). The association between children’s computer use and musculoskeletal discomfort. WORK 18 (3), 221-226.

Williams, C. & Jacobs, K. (2002). The effectiveness of a home-based ergonomics intervention on the proper use of computers by middle school children. WORK, 18 (3), 261-268.

Feingold, A. & Jacobs, K. (2002). The effect of education on backpack wearing   and posture in a middle school population. WORK, 18 (3), 287-294.

Rowe, G., & Jacobs, K. (2002). Efficacy of body mechanics education on posture while computing in middle school children. WORK, 18 (3), 295- 303.

Jacobs, K. (2002). OT and AOTA: Moving with our Cheese. AJOT,  56, 9-16.

Shinn, J., Romaine, K., Casimano, T, & Jacobs, K. (2002).  The effectiveness of   ergonomic  intervention in the classroom. WORK, 18, 67-73.

Schultz, M-L, Soderback, I. & Jacobs, K. (2000). Multidimensional aspects of work capacity.  WORK, 15, 41-53.

Soderback, I. & Jacobs, K. (2000). A study of well-being among a population of   Swedish workers using a job-related criterion-referenced multidimensional vocational assessment. WORK, 12, 83-107.

Soderback, I., Schultz, M-L. & Jacobs, K. (2000). A criterion-referenced multidimensional job-related model prediction capability to perform occupations among persons with chronic pain. WORK, 15, 25-39.

Baker, N., Jacobs, K. & Carifio, J. (1999/2000). The ability of background factors, work practices, and psychosocial variables to predict the severity of musculoskeletal discomfort. Occupational Ergonomics, 2, 27-41.

Jacobs, K. (1999). Alignment. Leading Health Care by Sharing Common Dreams. AJOT, 53, 429-433.

Murphy, S., Trombly, C., Tickle-Degnen, L. & Jacobs, K. (1999). The effect of keeping an end-product on intrinsic motivation. AJOT, 53, 153-158.

Baker, N. Jacobs, K & Trombly, C. (1999). The effect of video display terminal (VDT) mouse use on muscle contractions in the neck and forearm.   WORK, 12, 109-116.

Ro, J. & Jacobs, K. (1997). Wrist postures in video display terminal operators (VDT) using different keyboards. WORK, 9, 255-266.

Jacobs, K., Jennings, L., Forman, M., Benjamin, J., DiPanfilo, K. & LaPlante, M.   (1997). The use of participation-oriented education in the rehabilitation of driving skills in older adults. WORK, 8, 281-291.

Hagglund, K. & Jacobs, K. (1996). Comparisons of wrist postures in VDT operators using wrist rests and forearm supports. WORK, 7, 145-162.

Hagglund, K. & Jacobs, K. (1996). Physical and mental practices of music students as they relate to the occurrence of music-related injuries. WORK,      6, (1), 11-24.

Schult, M., Soderback, I. & Jacobs, K. (1995). Swedish use and validation of valpar  work samples for patients with musculoskeletal neck and shoulder pain. WORK, 5, (3), 223-233.

Niemeyer, L., Jacobs, K., Reynolds-Lynch, K., Bettencourt, C. & Lang, S.   (1994). Work hardening: Past present and future. The national work hardening outcome study. AJOT, 48, (4), 327-336.

Jacobs, K., Aja, D. & Hermenau, D. (1994). Case simulation: A viable means of  adult learning. AJOT, 48, (11), 1089-1092.

Jacobs, K. (1994). Flow and the occupational therapy practitioner. AJOT, 48, (11), 989-996.

Niemeyer, L. & Jacobs, K. (1992). Trends in work practice for the twenty-first century.  Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics, 1(1), 149-154.

Schwartz, R. & Jacobs, K. (1992). Body basics: A cognitive approach to body mechanics training in elementary school back pain prevention programs.   WORK, 2 (2), 53-60.

Jacobs, K. et. al. (1992). Statement: Occupational therapy services in work practice. AJOT, 46 (12), 1086-1088.

Jacobs, K. (1992). Integrating the Americans with disabilities act of 1990 in client intervention.  AJOT, 46, (5), 445-449.

Wyrick, J., Niemeyer, L., Ellexson, M., Jacobs, K. & Taylor, S. (1991). Occupational therapy work hardening programs: A demographic survey. AJOT, 45, (2), 109-112.

Jacobs, K. (Ed.). (1990). Work: Occupational therapy interventions. Occupational Therapy Practice, 1, v-vi.

Jacobs, K. (1987). Marketing occupational therapy. AJOT,41, (5), 315-320.

Jacobs, K. et al. (1986). Work center: A school-based program for vocational preparation of special needs children and adolescents. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 2, (4), 47-57.

Jacobs, K. (1985). Community: The un-tapped resource in occupational therapy program development & maintenance. Occupational Therapy in Health   Care, 2, (1), 135-143.

PUBLICATIONS – Non-refereed articles

Jacobs, K. (2017, June). Reading is good medicine. The New York Lifestyle Magazine. (http://www.newyorklifestylesmagazine.com/articles/2017/06/79.html)

Jacobs, K., & Gafni-Lachter, L., (2016, October 26). Best presenters: public speaking for occupational therapy practitioners. OT Practice, 7-12.

Cason, J., & Jacobs, K. (2014, August 11). Snapshots of current telehealth applications in occupational therapy. OT Practice, 7-12.

Hook, A., Bodell, S., Hamilton, A., Penman, M., Burwash, S., & Jacobs, K. (2014, May). Online technology for occupational therapy: Blazing a new highway for the way we are all going to travel in the next era. WFOT Bulletin, 24-26.

Jacobs, K., Doyle, N., Martin, R. (2013, October 21). Ensuring quality online education in occupational therapy. OT Practice, 8-14.

Jacobs, K. (2013, Summer). Using children’s literature to promote understanding of disability. The Community Psychologist, 14-15.

Jacobs, K., Wuest, E., Markowitz, J. & Hellman, H. (2011, July 25). Get Packing, OT Practice.

Jacobs, K., Sanders, M., Dapito, D., Flores, A., Hellman, M., Markowitz, J.,  Wuest, E., Wilkeson, E., Bencivenga, M., Berger, V., Doherty, K., Rohan,       B., Stafford, K. & Trownbridge, N. (2010, July 26). Backpack Awareness    Across the Lifespan. OT Practice.

Jacobs, K. (2004, December 27). Adventures in China. International Exchange: People to People Ambassadors Program to China. Advance for Occupational Therapists, 9.

Fecko, A., Errico, P., Jacobs, K. (2004, August 23). Everyday Ergonomics for Therapists.  Occupational Therapy Practice, 16-18.

Jacobs, K. (2003). Occupational Therapy National Awareness Campaign to Promote Health in Student Backpack Users. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice, 40-42.

Jacobs, K., Baker, S., Belanger, K., Bond, J., Codogni, W., Dwinal, L., …Werner, (2003, July 21). Top 10 Ways to Be a Leader. OT Practice, 10-14.

Jacobs, K., Berner, K., DeGroat, E., Eisenstein, M., Guberman, C., Hasseltine, K., …Tiieu, L. (2003, May 5). Everything You Should Know About Assistive Technology and the Aging Worker, But Were Afraid to Ask. Occupational Therapy Practice, 12-17.

Jacobs, K. (2002, June 24). Navigating the Road Ahead. Occupational Therapy Practice, 24-30.

Jacobs, K., Bhasin, G., Bustamante, L., Buxton, J., Chiang, H-Y, Greene, D., …Wieck, A. (2002, May 27)  Everything You Should Know About Ergonomics and Youths, But Were Afraid to Ask. Occupational Therapy Practice, 11-14, 16-19.

Jacobs, K. (2001). Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). The Israel Journal of Occupational Therapy, E142-145.

Lee, D. & Jacobs, K. (2001). Perspectives in Occupational Therapy: Bridging Computer Ergonomics with Work Practice. AOTA: Work Programs Special     Interest Section Newsletter. 15 (4) 1-3.

Jacobs, K. (2000, November). Save Your Life with Brighter Lights. Bottom Line Health. 11-13.

Jacobs, K. (1998). Nationally Speaking-Innovation: Beyond the blue event horizon. AJOT, 52, 505-508.

Jacobs, K. (1998). Nationally Speaking-Innovation to action: Marketing     occupational therapy. AJOT, 52, 618-620. Columnist for OT Week – column entitled, Thumbs Up:

Jacobs, K. (1998, December 10). Delegating: An Indispensable Skill. OT Week, p. i & iii.

Jacobs, K. (1998, August 6). Harnessing Your Dreams. OT Week. p. 7.

Jacobs, K. (1998, October 1). The Value of Volunteering. OT Week, p. 8-9.

Jacobs, K. (1998, September 3). The Essence of Leadership. OT Week, p. 7.

Jacobs, K., Brocklehurst-Woods, J., Darden, L. & Moser, C.  (1996, July 25). Creating the Future: Strategic Planning at Work: An Update. OT Week.   pp. 20-21.

Jacobs, K. (1996, April 11). Strategic Planning. OT Week. pp. 20-21.

Columnist for Rehab Management – column entitled, Rehab Ergonomics:

Jacobs, K. & Hagglund, K. (1995, August/September). Musicians and Overuse Syndrome. Rehab  Management. 121-122.

Jacobs, K. (1995, June/July). Ergonomic Protection Standard. Rehab Management.  pp.149-150; 152-153.

Jacobs, K. (1995, Apr/May). Injury Prevention in the Workplace. Rehab Management.   pp. 119-121.

Jacobs, K. (1995, February/March). Rehab and the Internet. Rehab Management. pp. 125-128.

Jacobs, K. (1995, December/January). Ergonomic Certification Update. Rehab Management.   pp.  125-126

Jacobs, K. (1994, June/July). Satisfaction in the Workplace. Rehab Management. pp. 158 – 159.

Jacobs, K. (1994, April/May). Job Analysis. Rehab Management. pp. 113 – 114.

Jacobs, K. (1994, Feb/March).OTs in the Driver’s Seat. Rehab Management. pp. 126 – 127.

Jacobs, K. (1994, Dec/Jan). Getting Ready for Work. Rehab Management. pp. 120 – 121.

Jacobs, K. (1993, Oct/Nov). Getting the Word Out. Rehab Management. pp. 128 – 129.

Jacobs, K. (1993, Aug/Sept,). Occupational Therapy in Taiwan. Rehab Management.   pp. 140 – 141.

Jacobs, K. (1993, June/July,). The Aging Worker. Rehab Management. pp. 178 -179.

Jacobs, K. (1993, Apr/May).OSHA Enters the Ergonomic Ring. Rehab Management.   pp. 137 – 139.

Jacobs, K. (1993, Feb/March). Embracing Technology. Rehab Management. pp. 115 – 116.

Jacobs, K. (1993, Dec/Jan). Revised NIOSH Manual Lifting Equation. Rehab Management.   pp. 95 – 96.

Jacobs, K. (1992, Oct/Nov,). A 21st Century Survival Kit. Rehab Management. pp. 121 – 122.

Jacobs, K. (1992, Aug/Sept). Working for Wellness. Rehab Management. pp. 149 – 150.

Jacobs, K. (1992, Aug/Sept,). Working for Wellness. Rehab Management. pp. 149 – 150.

Jacobs, K. (1992, June/July). The OT-PT Connection. Rehab Management. pp. 139 – 141.

Jacobs, K.  (1992, Apr/May). Pregnant Workers: An Overlooked Majority. Rehab Management.  pp. 105, 106 & 108.

Jacobs, K. (1992, Feb/Mar). Work Practice for the New Millennium. Rehab Management.   pp. 71-72.

Jacobs, K. (Dec/Jan, 1992). Therapists as ADA Advocates. Rehab Management. pp. 101-102.

Jacobs, K. (Oct/Nov, 1991). Selecting Optimal Assessment Techniques. Rehab Management.  pp. 97-99.

Jacobs, K.  (Aug/Sept, 1991). Will the Real Ergonomist Please Stand Up! Rehab Management.  pp. 32 & 34.

Jacobs, K. (1991, June/July). Cumulative Trauma Disorders. Rehab Management. pp. 34 & 36.

Jacobs, K. & Brayley, C. (1992, June). Educational curricula need to be    proactive: The Americans with disabilities act of 1990. AOTA: Work Programs Special Interest Section Newsletter, p.1.

Niemeyer, L. & Jacobs, K. (1990, August). Work hardening predictions and trends for the 1990s.  OT Week

Jacobs, K. (1989). It’s never too early. Profile. London, Ontario: Children’s Psychiatric Research Institute (CPRI).

Jacobs, K. (1985). Learning prep school-a model work-related program. PIVOT. Rockville: AOTA.