Daniel Park, OTD, OTR/L

Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy

Room: CHP 133
Phone: (323) 442-2850
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Biography

Daniel Park holds his clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree and Master of Arts degree in Occupational Therapy, both from the University of Southern California. He has also earned a Master of Social Welfare (Health Services Specialization) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, a Master of Education degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development from Cornell University. At the Division, Dr. Park is an essential member of the Associate Dean's administrative team.
 
Dr. Park was previously a clinical occupational therapist at Providence Saint Joseph Medical center in Burbank, CA, where he developed and launched the Outpatient Occupational Therapy Program at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, designed specifically for the lifestyle and occupational performance needs of cancer survivors.

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California
2010

Master of Arts (MA) in Occupational Therapy
University of Southern California
2009

Master of Social Work
University California - Los Angeles
2006

Master of Social Work in Social Work
University of California Los Angeles -Management School
2006

Master of Education
Harvard University
2001

Master of Education in Education
Harvard University
2001

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Development
Cornell University
2000

Publications

Journal Articles

Clark, F. A., Park, D. J., & Burke, J. P. (2013). Dissemination: Bringing translational research to completion. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67, 185-193. doi:10.5014/ajot.2013.006148. Abstract →← Abstract 

Despite the availability of innovative health care research, a gap exists between research-generated knowledge and the utilization of that knowledge in real-world practice settings. This article examines the transition from research to implementation in the context of the dissemination of A. Jean Ayres' sensory integration procedures and of the challenges currently facing the University of Southern California Well Elderly Studies research team. Drawing from the emerging field of implementation science, this article discusses how researchers can develop an implementation plan to more easily translate evidence into practice. Such plans should address the intervention's reach (i.e., its capacity to penetrate into the intended target population), the settings for which it is applicable, the leaders who will encourage practitioner uptake, stakeholder groups, and challenges to dissemination. By taking action to ensure the more effective dissemination of research-generated knowledge, researchers can increase the likelihood that their interventions will lead to improvements in practice and more effective care for consumers.