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Guy L. McCormack, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Clinical Professor & Department Chair
Global Scholar to China

Education:

PhD in Human Science, Saybrook Graduate School, San Francisco, CA
MS Allied Health, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
BS Occupational Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma WA
Associates Degree Liberal Arts, Dutchess CC, Pougkeepsie, NY

Courses Currently Teaching:

Professional Issues
Complementary/Alternative Therapies
Research Project
Areas of Specialization
Management Perspectives 

Special Interests:

Physical Conditioning
Pain Management
Evidence Based and Complementary Therapies
Research Methods

PRESENTATIONS (Papers:

1. American Occupational Therapy Association Conference and Exposition. 2007 I St. Louis, MO. Institute 019 entitled Complementary Therapies, OT and Evidence-Based Practice. Presenters: McCormack, G, Parker, J., Picard, M., Stein, F.

2. McCormack, G., Bell , A., Curnette, E., Koines, L., Roberson, S., Westlund, J. March 7-8, 2008. The Effects of Hand and Foot Massage on Pain in an Elderly Population. 21 st Annual Midwest Dean's Occupational Therapy Research Conference - St. Ambrose University , Davenport , Iowa .

3. McCormack, G. & Johnston, B. (March 8, 2008) Spiritual and Religious Dimensions in the Realm of Occupational Therapy Research Conference - St. Ambrose University , Davenport , Iowa .

RESEARCH IN-PROGRESS

• PEW Charitable Trusts Grant - Center for Religion and Spirituality and Health

• Hand and Foot massage for the Elderly to manage pain and improve quality of life. IRB Approved

• Use of imagery and NCTT to manage stress in persons with cancer. IRB Approved

• The use of Neurofeedback to promote attention and participation in children with autism spectrum disorder: a pilot study. IRB approved and privately funded though gift.

• The use of Neurofeedback to measure outcomes in a person with (R) CVA (L) Hemiplegia and (L) CVA (R) Hemiplegia: a single subject design. IRB Pending

SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

• 2007 McCormack, G & Gupta, J (2007). Using Complementary Approaches to Manage Pain. OT Practice (July 30, 2007)

• 2007 Cochran, A, Funkenbusch, K, McCormack,G, Murphy,R (2007). Client-Centered Practice for Agricultural Workers with Osteoarthritis. OT Practice; p 17-21

• 2006 Schutz-Krohn, W., Brasic, Royeen, C. McCormack, G, Pope-Davis, S and Jourdan, JM (2006) Traditional Sensorimotor approaches to Intervetion in McHugh-Pendleton and Schulz-Krohn, W, Pedrett's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfuntion (6 ed) St. Louis: Mosby Elservier, p 726-768

• 2002 Primary Editor and Author of chapters in text entitled: The Occupational Therapy Manager . Published by The American Occupational Therapy Association, Bethesda , MD

• 2002 Article in Advance for Occupational Therapy Practitioners entitled: The Yin and Yang of Western Medicine, vol.18, no.4/February 25, 2002.

• 2002 Article on the Clinic for Complementary for Women with Breast Cancer OT Practice , 7 (14), August 5, 2002 pp.12-14; 15.

• 2002 In review- The Effects of Mental Intent on Clinical Practice. Submitted to the Journal of Occupational Therapy

• 2002 In review- The Effects of Non contact Therapeutic Touch on Post Surgical Pain in the Elderly. Submitted to the American Journal of Occupational Therapy

• 2002 Two Chapters: Therapeutic Touch and Pain Control, In Carlson, J. (2002) Complementary Therapy and Wellness. Prentice Hall

• 2000-2001 In Progress-Self Study Guide Complementary/Alternative Medicine ( CAM ) for Occupational Therapists.

• 1998-2002 Series of monthly articles on Government Affairs Issues for State Licensure.

• 1998 Journal Article Give A Hand To Diversity American Society of Hand Therapists Journal.

• 1997 Journal Article: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Home Care Home Health Journal, March issue.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• 2006 Entry Level Master of Occupational Therapy Research Projects, Served as primary advisor, University of Missouri-Columbia

• The Effects of a ten minute foot massage on an elderly population, Repeated measures/single subject design

• Arthritis Prevention and Self Management for Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers - Journal Submission Project - Amanda Cochran, MOTS

• Developing Awareness of Seizure Disorders and Safety Protocols Through a Teaching Module, Melanie Penn, MOTS, Megan St. Clair, MOTS and Whitney Waldrup, MOTS

• Portfolio Synthesis Project as an Exploration of Learning Experiences in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Caitlin Shabel, MOTS Advancing the Education of Occupational Therapists with a Bachelor's Degree in Central Missouri , Jackie Gluesenkamp, MOTS and Danielle Smith, MOTS

• 2005 Primary advisor for the following Research Synthesis Projects: The Use of Procedural and comforting Touch in Elderly Males, Kelly Roth, MOTS and Stephanie Zehner, MOTS

• Satisfaction with Universal Design and Aging in Place at Tiger Place , Duncan Park, MOTS

• Complementary/Alternative Therapies Clinic Project, Jenny Layton, MOTS, Melody LePage, MOTS, Derick Piggot, MOTS

• 2004 Synthesis Projects - University of Missouri-Columbia , primary advisor for the following Entry-level projects: Investigation of Effective Sensory Home Programs for Peripheral nerve Injury in Hand Trauma Patients, Ann Bott, MOTS

• An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Long-Term Rehabilitation in a Person with Brain Injury, In-depth Case Study, Rachel Cloninger, MOTS

• An Investigation of the Effectiveness of the Use of Sensory Integration in Occupational Therapy Practice Involving the Pediatric Population, Colleen Higgins, MOTS

• Comparative Study on the Benefits of Handwriting or keyboarding, Dana Littlepage, MOTS

• Development of a Client-Centered Guide for Managing Mental Illness, Cynthia Ngo, MOTS

• 2002 Primary Advisor for the Following Entry Level Master of Occupational Therapy Research Synthesis Projects at Samuel Merritt College

• 2002 Tracy Freemyers, Allison Meier, Sandi Myint, Annie Sein, Leah Tedeschi, Gina Tinsley and Nancy Washwell

• Qualitative Data on the Benefits of the Clinic for Complementary Therapy for Women with Breast Cancer.

• 2001 Katie Dothee, Karen Murphy, Karen Ryan, Kerry Stein, and Julie Torchia The Effects of Acupressure on the Perception of Pain in Persons with Cancer.

• 2001 Kathy Bedayn, Iliana DePaz, Debbie Sprankle, and Heather Wehling, The Clinic for Complementary Therapies-Relaxation Training.

• 2000 Madeline Bocaya, Howard Chen, Cesar Cutaran, Susan Dykstra, Robert Serra, and Cynthia Sims The Effects of Acupressure on the Perception of Pain in Women with Breast Cancer.

• 1999 Michael Anacker, David Chang, and Carlo Trinidad Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain .

• 1999 Marci L. Levin, and Shefali Parikh Spirituality and Practice: National Perspectives of Occupational Therapy Providers .

• 1999 Anne B. Chesney and Nicolee Elane Brorsen The Assessment and Treatment of Chronic Pain: The Role of the Occupational Therapist .

• 1999 Larissa D. Heck, Lara K. Cooper and Kerry A. Chitwood A Model for Integrating Mainstream and Alternative Medicine for Treatment .

• 1999 Kristina Fuller and Greg Jarasitis The Relationship of Occupational Role Fulfillment and Life Satisfaction in the Elderly.

• 1999 Kathy Kwok and Carolina Ong Occupational Therapists' Attitudes Regarding Acupressure Treatment in Clinical Practice.

• 1999 Deborah Passanisi From Mozart to Euclid : The Enhancing Effects of Music Training on Spatial-Temporal Reasoning in Children with Learning Disabilities.

• 1999 Lawrence A. Bardach and Mark A. Winn The Relationship Between Perceived Differences in the Human Energy Field and Patient Reported Locations of Pain.

• 1998 Mia Pate and Suzanne Peipher Animal Assisted Therapy: A Treatment Modality for Occupational Therapists and Other Health Care Professionals.

• 1998 Christa George, Tanya Hopner and Betsy Smith How Occupational Therapists Motivate Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury .

• 1998 Jessica L. Kosko Stress, Health and Immunity: Psychoneuroimmunology Research and Clinical Applications for Occupational Therapy.

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