COPE was created by an occupational therapy student with the help of her faculty and site mentors. This resource is meant to be occupation-based, model-driven, evidence-based, client-centered, and culturally relevant. It was specifically designed to be used by occupational therapy practitioners and clients who are experiencing chronic pain at an outpatient clinic in rural Minnesota. Many individuals could benefit from using strategies to enhance their well-being and quality of life, though, so anyone can use this website. Additionally, there are many online sources where one can look for information. However, COPE has been developed for this specific use, with the help of practicing occupational therapists and professors, and has been trialed with clients to understand their needs and wants for a resource like this.

Photo Consent

Many individuals agreed to be in photos for the various pages of the COPE website. Consent forms for all participants pictured in the photos on this website have been obtained and are stored in a private, password protected folder.

Authors and Contributors

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Kinley Nordin, OTDS

Kinley is an occupational therapy student at the University of North Dakota (UND). She is passionate about helping individuals of any age engage in their meaningful daily activities. Her hope for this website is that practitioners and clients can use it, both in the clinic and at home, to promote occupational participation and increase overall well-being.

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Brooke Johnson, OTR/L

Brooke is an occupational therapist who specializes in myofascial release, pelvic floor therapy, and dry needling. She works with a variety of patients with chronic pain and is passionate about helping individuals manage their pain. Brooke has always wanted to create a website and would love for her patients to be able to manage their pain more independently at home with the help of this website.

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Sclinda Janssen, PhD., OTR/L, CLA, FAOTA

Sclinda is a professor at the University of North Dakota and has practiced in various settings as an occupational therapist with extensive experience working with individuals with chronic pain. She has a specific interest in rural healthcare and interprofessional collaboration. Additionally, she has mentored several projects with previous students on topics like chronic pain.

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