Educational Background

PhD Nova Southeastern University, Occupational Therapy
BS Quinnipiac University, Occupational Therapy
 

OCTH 211 Philosophy of Occupational Therapy
OCTH 610 Data Analysis in Occupation-Based Research
OCTH 611 Advanced Theory and Philosophy of Occupation
OCTH 613 Advanced Research Methods in Occupation-Based Practice
OCTH 671 Special Topics - Community Mobility Across the Lifespan
OCTH 781 Graduate Seminar in Occupational Therapy
OCTH 880 Graduate Project in Occupational Therapy
OSC 742 Origins and Evolution of Occupation

Stav, W. (2009). Occupational therapy and older drivers: Research, education and practice. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. [accepted manuscript for 2009 publication].

Ekelman, B., Stav, W., Baker, P., O’Dell-Rossi, P., & Mitchell, S. (2009). Driving and older adults. In B. Bonder, & V. Dal Bello-Haas (Eds.). Functional performance in older adults (3^rd ed., pp. ). Philadelphia: F A Davis.

Stav, W. (2008, July 14). Establishing yourself in the market as a specialist. OT Practice,13, 21-22.

Stav, W., Justiss, M. D., McCarthy, D. P., Mann, W. C., & Lanford,D. N. (2008). Predictability of clinical assessments for driving performance. Journal of Safety Research, 39(1), 1-7. 

 Stav, W. (2008). Editorial. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(2), 127-129.

 Arbesman, M. Stav, W. B. & Lieberman, D. (2008).  An evidence based literature of occupational therapy intervention for older adult drivers. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62(2), 130-135.

 Stav, W. B. (2008). A review of the evidence related to older adult community mobility and driver licensure policies. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 62(2), 149-158.

 Stav, W. B. (2007). Additional resources for driving and community mobility. In I. E. Asher (Ed.), Occupational therapy assessment tools: An annotated index (3^rd ed., pp. 133-135). Bethesda, MD: AOTA.

 Stav, W. (2007). Additional resources for visual assessment. In I. E. Asher (Ed.), Occupational therapy assessment tools: An annotated index (3^rd ed., pp. 451-454). Bethesda, MD: AOTA

Stav, W. (2007). Critically appraised topic on evidence-based literature review question What is the evidence for the effect of policy and community mobility programs on the participation of the older adult? Retrieved August 31, 2007, from http://www.aota.org/ccl/od/od2/odcat2.aspx

Stav, W. (2007). Critically appraised paper on Freund, K. (2002).   Pilot testing innovative payment operations for independent transportation for the elderly (Final Report for Transit-IDEA Project 18). Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board. Retrieved August 31, 2007, from http://www.aota.org/ccl/od/od2/Freund.aspx

Stav, W. (2007). Critically appraised paper on Grabowski, D. C., Campbell, C. M., & Morrisey, M. A. (2004). Elderly licensure laws and motor vehicle fatalities. Journal of the American Medical Association, 291, 2840–2846. Retrieved August 31, 2007, from http://www.aota.org/ccl/od/od2/Grabowski.aspx

Stav, W. (2007). Critically appraised paper on Hakamies-Blomqvist, L., Johansson, K., & Lundburg, C. (1996). Medical screening of older drivers as a traffic safety measure: A comparative Finnish–Swedish evaluation study. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 44, 650–653. Retrieved August 31, 2007, from http://www.aota.org/ccl/od/od2/Hakamies.aspx

Stav, W. (2007). Critically appraised paper on Marshall, S. C., Spasoff, R., Nair, R., & Walraven, C. (2002). Restricted  driver licensing for medical impairments: Does it work? Canadian Medical Association Journal, 167, 747–751. Retrieved August 31, 2007, from http://www.aota.org/ccl/od/od2/Marshall.aspx

Stav, W. (2007). Critically appraised paper on Shipp, M. D. (1998). Potential human and economic cost-savings attributable to vision testing policies for driver license renewal, 1989–1991. Optometry and Vision Science, 75, 103–118. Retrieved August 31, 2007, from http://www.aota.org/ccl/od/od2/Shipp.aspx

Stav, W. (2007). Critically appraised paper on Staplin, L., Gish, K. W., & Wagner, E. K. (2003). MaryPODS revisited: Updated crash analysis and implications for screening program implementation. Journal of Safety Research, 34, 389–397. Retrieved August 31, 2007, from http://www.aota.org/ccl/od/od2/Staplin.aspx

Justiss, M. D., Mann, W. C., Stav, W. B., & Velozo, C. (2006). Development of a behind-the-wheel driving performance assessment for older adults. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22, 121-128.

Stav, W., Justiss, M., Belchoir, P., & Lanford, D. (2006). Clinical practice in driving rehabilitation. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22, 153-161.

AOTA. (Nov/Dec 2005). Statement: Driving and community mobility. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59, 666-670.

Stav, W. (2004). Driver rehabilitation: A guide for assessment and intervention. San Antonio, TX: Harcourt.

Stav, W., & Kaebel, M. (2002). On the road again. Rehab Management, 15, 26-29.

Stav, W. (2001). Practice patterns of occupational therapists related to driving. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Kaplan, W. (1999, September). The occupation of driving: Legal and ethical issues. Physical Disabilities Special Interest Section Newsletter, 22, 1-3.