Overview
Associate Professor
Division of Occupational Therapy
PhD Program
406F Atwell Hall
453 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Primary Professional Areas of Interest
- Implementation science and knowledge translation
- Physical rehabilitation
- Geriatrics and gerontology
Research Focus
Dr. Juckett is renowned for her commitment to collaborating closely with community and clinical partners, working hand-in-hand with organizations like LifeCare Alliance and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. These partnerships not only enhance the reach of her team’s research but also ensure it delivers tangible benefits to older adult populations, supporting their health, well-being, and quality of life. Dr. Juckett’s work exemplifies the power of science in action - bridging the gap between discovery and practice to create lasting, meaningful change.
Recent Publications
Juckett, L. A., Owolabi, M., Gustavson, A. M., & Ifejika, N. (2024). Implementation science to advance health equity in stroke rehabilitation. Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(7), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.123.031311
McGrath, S., Webber, K., *Howard, M. L., & Juckett, L. A. (2024). Implementation of a patient reported outcome measure: A quality improvement project. Journal for Healthcare Quality. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/ 10.1097/JHQ.0000000000000434
Juckett, L. A., *Howard, M. L., Fields, B. E., Jarrott, S. E., Mion, L. C., & Thomas, K. S. (2023). Supporting mealtime participation among people living with dementia at home: Challenges and strategies for caregivers. The Gerontologist, 64(7), gnad167. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnad167.
Juckett, L. A., Bernard, K. P., & Thomas, K. S. (2023). Partnering with social service staff to implement pragmatic clinical trials: An interim analysis of implementation strategies. Trials. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07757-4
Juckett, L. A., *Oliver, H. V., Hariharan, G., Bunck, L. E., & Devier, A. L. (2023). Strategies for implementing the interRAI home care frailty scale with home-delivered meal clients. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1022735
Recent Presentations
Juckett, L. A., Jarrott, S. J., Mion, L. C., Thomas, K. S. Upskilling care partners to provide nutritional support for people living with dementia. (April 2024). Podium presentation at the 2024 NIA IMPACT Collaboratory Annual Scientific Meeting. Bethesda, MD.
Juckett, L. A., Vincenzo, J. L., Hyzak, K. A., Hohl, K., Curran, G. (October 2023). Showcasing implementation science exemplars through the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment Framework. Symposium presented at the 2023 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Juckett, L. A., Bernard, K. P., Thomas, K. S. (October 2023). Tracking and evaluating strategies to engage frontline staff in pragmatic clinical trials. Poster presented at the 2023 PCORI Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C.
Juckett, L. A., Rafferty, M., Tierney-Hendricks, C., Kinney, A., Freburger, J., K. (November, 2022). Effective strategies for engaging stakeholders in rehabilitation implementation research. Symposium presented at the 2022 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.
Awards
- Faculty Scholars Program, National Institute on Aging, IMPACT Collaboratory, 2023
- Service Commendation, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023
- Early-Career Research Excellence Award, American Occupational Therapy Foundation, 2023
- Virginia Scardina Lectureship Award, Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, 2022
- Butler-Williams Scholar, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, 2021
Education
- PhD (2019): The Ohio State University
- MOT (2010): Quinnipiac University
- BS (2008): Quinnipiac University