From the Editor

I am a fan of the USA football team, the New England Patriot. On February 5, they made a remarkable comeback to win 34 to 28 in overtime and became the 2017 super bowl champions. For football fans, this was a historic moment and one that will be remembered for a life time. I mention this event because it underscores the importance of dedication, perseverance, motivation and performing in a knowledgeable, experienced, and intelligent manner, especially when in a stressful situation.

I recommend considering these characteristics, dedication, perseverance, motivation and using knowledge, experience, and intelligence as useful traits when writing a manuscript. Dedication is certainly needed when working on a manuscript. I can recall many times when I just didn’t have the resources, e.g., time and energy to address reviewers’ feedback on a manuscript and it took perseverance and motivation to complete it. Have you had a similar experience? Being knowledgeable about the evidence literature on the topic, using your experience as a researcher or scholar practitioner and your intelligence makes the manuscript become areality.

This issue contains 15 articles which have been rigorously vetted in the review process that occurs with all manuscripts published in WORK. It required dedication, perseverance, motivation and using knowledge, experience, and intelligence to make these manuscripts become articles. Congratulations to all the authors.

Just a reminder that the 2017 Learn at WORK webinars are all scheduled. You can see the schedule on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WORKJournal2016/?fref=ts

Here are some upcoming webinars:

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 1-2pmEST

Presenter: Dr. Katarzyna Stankiewicz

Topic: Work-Life Balance: Does the Age Matter?

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8396779365593836291

Thursday, April 20, 2017 1-2pmEST

Presenters: Dr. Peter Vink, Dr. Conne Mara Bazley & Dr. Suzanne Hiemstra-van Mastrigt

Topic: Space, Time, Design: Don’t forget time in environmental design

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5499009873520613379

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 1-2pmEST

Presenters: Stephanie Lagosky, Dr. Doreen Bartlett & Dr. Lynn Shaw

Title: Invisible work of using and monitoring knowledge by parents (end-users) of children with chronic conditions

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4127763842544756227

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 1-2pmEST

Presenter: Dr. J. Leibler

Title: Prevalence of serious psychological distress among slaughterhouse workers at a United States beef packing plant

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/246576856937617923

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 1-2pmEST

Presenters: Dr. Shira Yalon-Chamovitz & Mr. Yoav Kraiem

Title: Deconstructing hierarchies: Service users as co-teachers in occupational therapy education

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/934809563274447875

Thursday, October 19, 2017 1-2pmEST

Presenter: Dr. Julie Dorsey

Title: Re-evaluation of a LEED Platinum Building: Occupant experiences of health and comfort

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8452443241262777347

Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1-2pm

Presenters: The Project Career team composed of: Dr. Phillip Rumrill, Dr. Deborah J. Hendricks, Eileen Elias, Dr. Karen Jacobs, Anne Leopold, Amanda Nardone, Elaine Sampson, Deborah Minton & Dr. Marcia Scherer.

Title: Perceived benefit of iPad apps among college students with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3415532095909897988

Wednesday, December 13, 2017 1-2pmEST

Presenter: Dr. Bex (Rebecca) Twinley

Title: Woman-to-woman rape and sexual assault, and its impact upon the occupation of work: victim/survivors’ life roles of worker or student as disruptive and preservative

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3199989333958415107

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Cheers,