Dr. Michael Justiss, PhD, OTR : Occupational Therapy : School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences : IUPUI

Dr. Michael Justiss, PhD, OTR

Assistant Professor
Expertise: Gerontology, Driver Rehabilitation and Community Mobility, Technology for Successful Aging
317-278-4201
mjustiss@iupui.edu

Biography

Dr. Michael D. Justiss is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy. Michael began his aging research with the University of Florida's Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology for Successful Aging (RERC-Tech-Aging). During his first two years, he conducted research with smart technology applications to enhance elder independence. He was the RERC-Tech-Aging project leader for a collaborative project with Honeywell's Independent LifeStyle Assistant (ILSA) used to remotely monitor elder activity in a home environment. He has also done research with the Veteran Administration's Low ADL Monitoring Project (LAMP), which uses smart technology to enhance care-coordinator activity. He was a research assistant and post-doctoral fellow with the National Older Driver Research and Training Center at the University of Florida. He has served as a University of Florida representative on the Florida At-Risk Drivers Council and served as an Expert Panel member for the International Older Driver Consensus Conference. His doctoral research focused on the development of a behind-the-wheel driving assessment for older adults.

Education

Dr. Justiss received his PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Florida with a Certificate in Gerontology from the school's Center for Gerontological Studies. He received his Master of Occupational Therapy from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Neuroscience and Medical Technology from the University of Pittsburgh.

Scholarly Work

Dr. Justiss has presented his aging research in both national and international conference settings and has several peer reviewed publications. His current aging research focuses on driver assessment, rehabilitation/remediation, and counseling for driving alternatives and community mobility options.

Book Chapters and Reports

Justiss, M.D. (2005). Transportation and community mobility. In W.C. Mann (Ed.), Smart technology for aging, disability, and independence (pp. 285-305). New York: Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Justiss, M.D. (2008) Active Safety Adaptation as a Function of Driver's Age. Notice and Request for Information and Comment on Development and Application of Crash Warning Interface Metrics (CWIM). National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) report.

Publications

Crabtree, J., Troyer, J & Justiss, M.D. (2009) The intersection of driving with a disability and being a public transportation passenger with a disability. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 25 (2), 163-172.

Classen, S., McCarthy, D.P., Justiss, M.D., Lanford, D.N., Okun, M.S., Rodriguez, R.L., Ramon, L., Romrell, J., Bridges, S. & Fernandez, H.H. (2009) Clinical Correlates of On-road Driving Performance Among Parkinson Patients. Disability and Rehabilitation.

Classen, S., McCarthy, D.P., Justiss, M.D., Lanford, D.N., Mann, W.C., Okun, M.S., Rodriguez, R.L., Romrell, J., Bridges, S. & Fernandez, H.H. (In Press) Cognitive tests may be better predictors of driving performance than motor scales among parkinson's patients. Traffic Injury and Prevention.

Justiss, M.D., Boustani, M., Fox, C., Katona, C., Perkins, A.J., Healey, P.J., Sachs, G., Hui, S., Callahan, C.M. & Hendrie, H.C. (2008) Patients' Attitudes of Dementia Screening Across the Atlantic. International Journal of Geriatric Psychology.

Stav, W.B., Justiss, M.D., McCarthy, D.P., Mann, W.C. & Lanford, D. (2008) Predictability of clinical assessments for driving performance. Journal of Safety Research. 39: 1-7.

Boustani, M. & Justiss, M.D. (2008) Subtle Neurological Abnormalities and Functional Cognition in Older Adults. Archives of Internal Medicine. 168(12):1252-3.

Mann, W.C., Johnson, J.L., Lynch, L.G., Justiss, M.D. & Tomita, M. (2008). Changes in impairment level, functional status, and use of assistive devices by older people with depressive symptoms. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 62(1):9-17.

Crabtree, J., Justiss, M.D., & Troyer, J. (2008) Characteristics and Environmental Factors of Paratransit Applicants: A Step toward Understanding the Person-Environment Dynamic and Customer Satisfaction. Transportation Research Board 2008 Proceedings.

Justiss, M.D. (2007). The geographic generalizability of a behind-the-wheel driving performance assessment of older adults. (abstract) The Gerontological Society of America's 60th Annual Scientific Meeting. San Francisco, CA.

Justiss, M.D. (2007). The geographic generalizability of a behind-the-wheel driving performance assessment of older adults. (abstract) 4th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design. Stevenson, WA.

Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Justiss, M., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., Posse, C., McCarthy, D., & Mann, W. (2007). The impact of roadway intersection design on driving performance of young and senior adults. Traffic Injury Prevention 8 (1), 69-77.

Justiss, M.D., Mann, W.C., Stav, W.B. and Velozo, C. (2006). Development of a behind-the-wheel driving performance assessment for older adults. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(2): 121-128.

Stav, W.B., Justiss, M.D., Belchior, P. and Lanford, D.N. (2006). Clinical practice in driving rehabilitation. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(2): 153-161.

Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Stephens, B., Davis, E., Bendixen, R., Belchior, P., Sandhu, M., Justiss, M.D., Posse, C., McCarthy, D., and Mann, W.C. (2005). The impact of roadway intersection design on driving performance of young and senior adults: Preliminary results. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 22(1): 18-26.

Stephens, B., McCarthy, D.P., Marsiske, M., Classen, S., Shechtman, O., Justiss, M.D. and Mann, W.C. (2005). International older driver consensus conference on assessment, remediation and counseling for transportation alternatives: Summary and recommendations. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 23(2/3), 103-121.

Mann, W.C., Locher, S., Justiss, M.D., Wu, S. and Tomita, M. (2005) A Comparison of Fallers and Non-fallers in the Frail Elderly. Technology and Disability, 17 (1): 25-32.

Mann, W.C., Kimble, C., Justiss, M.D., Casson, E., Tomita, M. and Wu, S. (2005) Problems with Dressing in the Frail Elderly. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59 (4): 398-408.

Shechtman, O., Mann, W.C., Justiss, M.D., and Tomita, M. (2004) Grip Strength in the Frail Elderly. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 83 (11): 819-826.

Mann, W.C., Llanes, C., Justiss, M.D., and Tomita, M. (2004) Frail Elder Adults' Self-Report of their Most Important Assistive Device. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Occupation, Participation and Health, 24 (1): 4-12.

Mann W.C., Helal, S., Davenport, R., Justiss, M.D., Tomita, M. and Kemp, J. (2004) Use of Cell Phones by Elders with Impairments: Overall Appraisal, Satisfaction and Suggestions. Technology and Disability, (16) 49-57.

Mann, W.C., Goodall, S., Justiss, M.D., and Tomita, M. (2002) Dissatisfaction and Nonuse of Assistive Devices Among Frail Elders. Assistive Technology, 14 (2): 130-139.

Research

Research Title	Projected Graduation
Examining the Relationships Between Balance Self-Efficacy, Adaptive Equipment Use and Community Mobility Among Stroke Survivors More Details	May 2009
The Relationship Between Reaction Time and Driving Performance in Older Adults More Details	May 2009
The relationship between post-stroke fear of falling, anxiety, and depression More Details	May 2009
The Comparison of Self-Perception of Driving Ability to Driving Performance in Older Individuals More Details	May 2008
The Effects of Item Reduction Techniques on the Reliability and Validity of a Standardized Behind-the-Wheel Driving Assessment for Older Adults More Details	May 2008
Literature Review of Assessment Tools of Cognitive Skills Required for Riding a Fixed Route Bus System More Details	May 2008
The Effect of SAMONAS Sound Therapy on Auditory Perception and Occupational Performance in School-aged Children: a Pilot Study More Details	May 2008
The Effects of Sound-based Intervention on Children with Learning Disabilities: A Pilot Study More Details	May 2008
The exploration of fear of falling after stroke More Details	May 2008
Clinical Predictors of Driving Performance Among Older Adults More Details	May 2007
Characteristics and Environmental Factors of Paratransit Applicants: A Descriptive Study More Details	May 2007