School of Health Sciences Occupational Therapy

Stacy Smallfield

Stacy Smallfield
Associate Professor
School of Health Sciences: Occupational Therapy, Health Affairs
UMS Lee Med/Sanford School of Medicine 319
Phone: 605-677-6585
Bio:
Dr. Stacy Smallfield is an occupational therapy educator, researcher, and practitioner. Her clinical practice, teaching, and research emphasis is in the area of adult physical rehabilitation and geriatrics.
Teaching Interests:
Adult Physical Rehabilitation, Evidence-Based Practice, Environment and Occupation, Therapeutic Adaptations, and Introductory Occupational Therapy
Research Interests:
Topics in adult physical rehabilitation and geriatrics, including low vision, stroke, home modifications, ergonomics, and assistive technology
Education:
  • DrOT, Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University, 2007
  • Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis, 1996
  • BA, Psychology, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1995
Publications:
  • Smallfield, S., Berger, S., (2014), Productive Aging, Delmar Cengage.
  • Smallfield, S., Schaefer, K., Myers, A., (2013), A systematic review of the effectiveness of occupational therapy in improving the reading abilities of older adults with low vision, American Journal of Occupational Therapy.
  • Kaldenberg, J., Smallfield, S., (2013), Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Older Adults with Low Vision, OT Press.
  • Smallfield, S., Anderson, A. J., (2012), Using Active Learning to Teach Assistive Technology, American Occupational Therapy Association, vol. 22, iss. 3, pp. 1-3.
  • Smallfield, S., Schaefer, K., Myers, A., (2012), What is the evidence for the effectiveness of providing interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice to improve the ability to use optical, non-optical, and electronic magnifying devices to complete the reading required for performance of occupations by older adults with low vision? , American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Smallfield, S., (2011), Using service-learning to teach office ergonomics, American Occupational Therapy Association, vol. 21, iss. 1, pp. 3-4.
  • Smallfield, S., Benda, L., Siefkes, M., (2011), The development of an occupation-based first year experience course to enhance participation in occupational therapy, Education Special Interest Section Quarterly Newsletter, vol. 21, iss. 4, pp. 1-4.
  • Ikiugu, M., Smallfield, S., Ikiugu’s eclectic method of combining theoretical conceptual practice models in occupational therapy, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal.
  • Ikiugu, M., Smallfield, S., (2010), Interrater, Intrarater and internal consistency reliability of the theory application assessment instrument, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol. 57, pp. 253-260.
  • Berg, P., Smallfield, S., Svien, L., (2010), An investigation of depression and fatigue post West Nile Virus infection, South Dakota Medicine, iss. April 2010, pp. 127-133.
  • Karges, J., Smallfield, S., (2009), A description of the outcomes, frequency, duration, and intensity of occupational, physical, and speech therapy in inpatient stroke rehabilitation , Journal of Allied Health, vol. 38, iss. 1, pp. 1E-10E.
  • Ikiugu, M., Smallfield, S., Condit, C., (2009), A framework for combining theoretical conceptual practice models in occupational therapy, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol. 76, iss. 3, pp. 162-170.
  • Smallfield, S., Karges, J., (2009), Classification of occupational therapy intervention for inpatient stroke rehabilitation, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol. 63, pp. 408-413.
  • Smallfield, S., Anderson, A. J., (2009), Using after-school programming to support health and wellness: A physical activity engagement program description, Early Intervention and School Special Interest Section Quarterly, vol. 16, iss. 3, pp. 1-4.
  • Smallfield, S., Anderson, A. J., (2008), Addressing agricultural issues in health education: An occupational therapy program description, Journal of Rural Health, vol. 24, pp. 369-374.
  • Smallfield, S., Anderson, A. J., (2008), Enabling participation in agriculture: An Assistive Technology Case Description, Technology Special Interest Section Quarterly, vol. 18, iss. 3, pp. 1-4.
  • Smallfield, S., (2006), The effectiveness of low vision rehabilitation on quality of life: An evidence-based practice approach to answer clinical questions, Occupational Therapy in Health Care, vol. 20, iss. 3, pp. 17-30.
Awards and Honors:
  • Dorothy Anne Elseberry Award of Merit, South Dakota Occupational Therapy Association, 2012
  • Teacher Recognition, USD Women's Basketball Team, 2010
  • Tenure, University of South Dakota, 2009
Presentations:
  • Berger, S., Kaldenberg, J., Smallfield, S., Liu, C., Justiss, M. (2011, November). Low Vision Rehabilitation for Older Adults: Review and Recommendation. Presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, MA.
  • Smallfield, S., Schaefer, K., Myers, A. (2011, May). The effectiveness of occupational therapy in improving the reading abilities of older adults with low vision: A systematic review. Presented at the Reseach Symposium, Vermillion, SD.
  • Smallfield, S., Houston, D., Myers, T., Peterson, S. (2011, May). The effectiveness of ergonomic podcasting for computer workstation users. A pilot project. Presented at the Research Syposium, Vermillion, SD.
  • Smallfield, S., Cross, A. (2011, April). Using Digital Recording to Upgrade Ergonomic Evaluation to High Definition. Presented at the AOTA Annual Conference and Expo, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Lieberman, D., Arbesman, M., Berger, S., Kaldenberg, J., Smallfield, S., Liu, C., Justiss, M. (2011, April). Evidence-Based Literature Review on Occupational Therapy and Older Adults with Low Vision . Presented at the AOTA Annual Conference and Expo, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Smallfield, S., Anderson, A. J. (2011, April). Assistive Technology Education Upgraded to High Definition through the Use of Active Learning. Presented at the AOTA Annual Conference and Expo, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Smallfield, S. (2010, September). SDOTA Leadership Training. Presented at the 2010 Annual Fall Conference , Vermillion.
  • Smallfield, S., Foster, J., Lester, S. (2010, May). Occupational Therapy in Rural South Dakota. Presented at the Research Symposium, Vermillion.
  • Smallfield, S., Caven, K., Jares, J., Jerman, P., Morris, V. (2010, May). Run for Fun!. Presented at the Research Symposium, Vermillion, SD.
  • Smallfield, S., Berg, P., Svien, L., Geleynse, A., Johnson, J., Bean, H. (2010, May). Investigating the Long-Term Impact of West Nile Virus Infection on Occupational Performance. Presented at the AOTA Annual Conference and Expo, Orlando, Florida.
  • Smallfield, S. (2010, April). Using Service Learning to Introduce Occupational Therapy Students to Office Ergonomics. Presented at the AOTA Annual Conference and Expo, Orlando, Florida.
  • Berg, P., Smallfield, S., Svien, L. (2009, February). West Nile Virus: an investigation of fatigue outcomes post-infection. Presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Berg, P., Smallfield, S., Svien, L. (2008, March). West Nile Virus: A Pilot Investigation of Functional Outcomes Post-Infection. Presented at the West Nile Virus and Mosquito Control Dakotas Summit, Aberdeen, South Dakota.