Jane A. Painter, Ed.D., OTR/L
Associate Professor
Clinical Education Coordinator
Consultant Therapeutic Life Center
Educational Background
A.S. in Data Processing
B.S. in Occupational Therapy, Indiana University
M.H.S. in Occupational Therapy, University of Florida
Ed.D. in Health Education and a minor in Adult Education, Gerontology, North Carolina State University
Professional Interests/Research
Senior Prevention Intervention Community Education Safety grant
Fall prevention/intervention
Fear of falling
Activity disengagement relating to falls and fear of falling
Caregiver’s issues and the environment associated with Alzheimer’s disease
Memory and aging
Interdisciplinary Head Start Grant
Honors and Awards
College of Allied Health Science’s Teaching Award, 1998
College of Allied Health Science’s Teaching Award, 2002
Nominated: ECU’s Board of Governor’s Distinguished Teaching Award, 2003
Who’s Who In Health Science Education, 2005
Manchester Who’s Who in Occupational Therapy, 2006
Teaching
OCCT 6006, 6007, 6009, 6200, 6250, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, 6650, 6660
Presentations
National and State on Fall related topics, Alzheimer’s disease and the environment, Job Satisfaction Among OTs and OTAs, OT Burnout
Selected Publications
Painter, J. (2005). The Memory Functioning Questionnaire, Gerontology Special Interest Section Quarterly, 28(3), 3-4.
Painter, J. & Elliot, S. (2004). Developing and implementing a senior community based fall prevention and home safety program. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 18, 21-32.
Painter, J. & Elliott, S. (2004). Memory and safety suggestions for those with Alzheimer’s Disease. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 22, 53-66.
Painter, J., Akroyd, D., Elliot, S. & Adams, R., (2003). Burnout among occupational therapists. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 17(1), 63-78.
Painter, J., & Elliott, S., (2003). Educational Programs for Community-Dwelling Seniors. OT Practice, February 24, 2003, 25-26.
Painter, J. (1997). Enhancing function for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease. OT PRACTICE, 3(1), 25-29.
Painter, J., Akroyd, D., Barefoot, T., Schemedeke, K., & Daniels, B. (2000). Predictors of organizational commitment among certified occupational therapy assistants. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 12(2/3), 95-109.
Painter, J. A. (1996). Home environment considerations for people with Alzheimer's Disease. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 10(2/3), 45-57.
Contact Information
Department of Occupational Therapy
Health Sciences Building, 3305F
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: (252) 744-6194
Fax: (252) 744-6198
painterj@ecu.edu 
