A. Peer-Reviewed Publications (selected)
Wu, C., Gray, A., Paleo, J., Dziuk, M., Ruiz-Sandoval, J., & Pavitt, L. (2026). Promoting employment participation for people with mental health challenges: Photovoice and advocacy. OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 46(2), 292–301. https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492251388031
Huang, L.-J., Wu, C., Yeh, H.-H. E., Huang, P.-S., Yang, Y.-H., Fang, Y.-C., & Wu, C.-T. (2022). Higher rumination tendency is associated with reduced positive effects of daily activity participation in people with depressive disorder. Occupational Therapy International, 2022, Article 1409320. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/1409320
Huang, L.-J., Hu, F.-C., Wu, C., Yang, Y.-H., Lee, S.-C., Fang, Y.-C., Huang, H.-C., Lai, K.-Y., & Yu, C.-Y. (2019). Traditional-Chinese Dispositional Flow Scale-2 and Flow State Scale-2 in Taiwanese subjects with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Psychiatry Research, 274, 287–293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2018.12.093
Wu, C.-H., & Wu, C. (2008). Life satisfaction in persons with schizophrenia living in the community: Validation of the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Social Indicators Research, 85(3), 447–460. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-007-9136-0
Wu, C. (2007). Teaching evidence-based practice to occupational therapy students during psychiatry fieldwork: A curriculum at a university hospital in Taiwan. WFOT Bulletin, 56(1), 32–36.
Wu, C. (2001). Facilitating intrinsic motivation in individuals with psychiatric illness: A study on the effectiveness of an occupational therapy intervention. OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 21(3), 142–167. doi:10.1177/153944920102100301
Wu, C., Chen, S.-P., & Grossman, J. (2000). Facilitating intrinsic motivation in clients with mental illness: A frame of reference. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 16(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1300/J004v16n01_01
Wu, C., & Hwang, M. (2000). Evaluating motivational deficits in individuals with mental illness: The Chinese General Causality Orientations Scale. Occupational Therapy International, 7(1), 57–77. https://doi.org/10.1002/oti.107
B. Refereed Abstracts/Conference Proceedings (selected)
Ruiz-Sandoval, J., Paleo, J., Gray, A., & Wu, C. (2026). Promoting employment participation for people with mental health challenges through photovoice exhibits: A survey study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 80(Suppl. 1), Article S161. https://doi.org/10.1177/19437676261486171
Wu, C., Gray, A., Paleo, J., & Barbosa, A. (2024). Assessing employment needs of people with mental illness: A photovoice study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(Suppl. 2), Article 7811500124p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.78S2-PO124
Pavitt, L. N., Wu, C., Tragord, B. S., & Bristow, K. (2024). Managing type 2 diabetes through the lens of people with serious mental illness: A photovoice study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(Suppl. 2), Article 7811500172p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2024.78S2-PO172
Liao, Y.-P., Wu, C., & Lee, C.-Y. (2020). New leisure activities after stroke: A mixed-methods survey of stroke survivors in Taiwan. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(Suppl. 1), Article 7411505170p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO5721
Wu, C., Cunningham, A., Hush, M., Hyppolite, S., Imes, T., Moran, B., Vandiver, D., Warren, B. A., & Alatorre, B. (2020). Community participation through the lens of individuals with mental illness: A photovoice study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(Suppl. 1), Article 7411505205p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO7513
Wu, C., Breeden, S., Cedillo, N., Lewis, H., Otter, N., Pelletier, L., Saxton, T., & Murray, B. (2017). Occupational therapy for a certified community behavioral health clinic: Needs assessment using photovoice. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(Suppl. 1), Article 7111515257p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO5146
Yeh, E., Huang, L.-J., & Wu, C. (2016). Activity participation and restriction for community clients with schizophrenia through the Kawa model perspective. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(Suppl. 1), Article 7011510232p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-PO6113
C. Original Peer-Reviewed Articles in Press
Mahmud, N. H., Kaur, N., Lin, M.-L., Wu, C., Gelfond, J. A., Carey, T., Challa, S. N., & Mendez, M.-J. C. (in press). Sensory-adapted dental environment for pediatric patients with sensory processing disorders: A randomized crossover trial. Pediatric Dentistry.
D. Book Chapters
Wu, CH., Wu, C. (2023). Schizophrenia and Satisfaction with Life Scale. In: F. Maggino. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of quality of life and well-being research (2nd ed.). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17299-1_3754
Wu, C.-H., & Wu, C. (2014). Schizophrenia and Satisfaction with Life Scale. In A. C. Michalos (Ed.), Encyclopedia of quality of life and well-being research (pp. 5678–5681). Springer.
E. Editorials
Wu, C. (2007). Editorial note: Global competencies and tomorrow's practice of occupational therapy. WFOT Bulletin, 56(1), 4.
Wu, C. (2006). Editorial note: Evidence-based practice in occupational therapy: an international perspective. WFOT Bulletin, 53(1), 4–5.
Wu, C. (2005). Editorial note: Today's occupational therapy in mental health. WFOT Bulletin, 52(1), 4.
F. Invited Conference Panels, Speech, and Workshops
Wu, C. (2026, October 1). Promoting employment participation for people with mental health challenges: Advocacy through photovoice and community engaged research [Online presentation]. New York University’s OT Scholar Series.
Wu, C. (2024, October 11). Photovoice exhibit: Employment participation through the lens of people with psychiatric disabilities. Workforce Inclusion Network’s Employer Luncheon, Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center, San Antonio, TX.
Wu, C., & McCann, M. (2021, October). Mental Health SIS Breakout Session: 2021–2022 goals & member survey report [Conference session]. 2021 North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Fall Conference, New Bern, NC.
Wu, C. (2019, October). Community participation through the lens of individuals with mental illness: Preliminary findings of a photovoice study. Invited speech in 2020 I’m In Community Inclusion Advisory Group and Pilot Partners Network Meeting, Winston-Salem, NC.
Wu, C. (2016, May). Current trends in occupational therapy: Practice, research, education and international collaboration [Lecture]. Nantong University, Jiangsu, China.
Wu, C. (2006). The perspective of Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Network. In K. Sinclair (Chair), International expert panel on global competencies [Panel presentation]. 14th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
G. Refereed Presentations and Posters (selected)
International Conferences
Wu, C. (2022). Occupational engagement during the COVID pandemic through the lens of community-dwelling individuals with mental illness: A photovoice study [Conference session]. 18th World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress, Paris, France.
Wu, C., Cunningham, A., Hush, M., Hyppolite, S., Imes, T., Moran, B., Vandiver, D., & Warren, B. (2020, September). Community participation through the lens of individuals with mental illness: A photovoice study [Conference session canceled due to COVE pandemic]. 2nd COTEC-ENOTHE Congress, Prague, Czech Republic.
Meixner, J. A., Wu, C., Kirkman, J., Lyons, S., Pawlik, J., Rosa, B., & Um, J. (2020). Diabetes, stress, and activity participation for individuals with severe mental illness [Workshop canceled due to COVID pandemic]. 2nd COTEC-ENOTHE Congress, Prague, Czech Republic.
Wu, C. (2014, June). Activity participation of community-dwelling individuals with schizophrenia: North Carolina, USA and Taiwan [Paper presentation]. 16th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress, Yokohama, Japan.
Wu, C. (2011, November). Activity participation and restriction through the eyes of community-dwelling individuals with schizophrenia: Implications to occupational therapy practice [Paper presentation]. 5th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Hong, Y. H., & Wu, C. (2007, June). Effects of dance-based therapy for a middle-aged widow: A narrative perspective of evidence [Paper presentation]. 4th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Hong Kong.
Huang, L. J., Wu, C., Wu, C.-H., Huang, P. S., & Yeh, H. H. (2007, June). Validation of the Rumination Response Scale for persons with depression in Taiwan (Abstract ID: A0272) [Poster presentation]. 4th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Hong Kong.
Yeh, H. H., Wu, C., Huang, L. J., & Huang, P. S. (2007, June). Sense of coherence in Taiwan’s psychiatric patients: An exploratory study (Abstract ID: A0320) [Poster presentation]. 4th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Hong Kong.
National Conferences
Begovic, A., Trammell-Velasquez, S. A., Brandt, S., Dhar, S. A., Ferguson, M. M., Mitchell, C., Monney, M., Wu, C., & Zorek, J. A. (2026, September). Supporting caregivers: Interprofessional telehealth simulation to improve care of patients with dementia [Poster presentation]. Nexus Summit 2026, Online.
Trammell-Velasquez, S. A., Begovic, A., Dhar, S. A., Ferguson, M. M., Mitchell, C., Monney, M., Moote, R., Diaz, D. O., Parke, K. A., Wu, C., & Zorek, J. A. (2026, September). Illustrating the challenges of caregiving in interprofessional cases [Poster presentation]. Nexus Summit 2026, Online.
Wu, C. (2026, June). Integrating mental health and primary care to improve health outcomes for people with serious mental illness: Acceptability and feasibility of continuous glucose monitoring for diabetes management [Conference presentation]. 2026 Occupational Therapy Summit of Scholars, St. Louis, MO.
Mahmud, N. H., Kaur, N., Lin, M.-L., Wu, C., Gelfond, J., Carey, T., Challa, S., & Mendez, M.-J. C. (2025). Sensory-adapted dental environment for pediatric patients with sensory processing disorders [Poster presentation]. 2025 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Conference, Denver, CO.
Wu, C., Morgan, R., Aguilar, C., & Tragord, B. (2024). Managing type 2 diabetes through the lens of people with serious mental illness: A photovoice study [Poster presentation]. 2024 Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Wu, C., & Davis, W. (2018). Addressing behavioral health disparities: An occupational therapy perspective [Conference presentation]. 2018 National Society of Allied Health Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.
Wu, C. (2011). Activity participation of persons with schizophrenia living in the community: An exploratory study using photovoice [Paper presentation]. 10th Annual SSO:USA Research Conference, Park City, UT.
State/Local Conferences
Pavitt, L., Bristow, K., Wu, C., & Tragord, B. (2024). Targeted Type 2 diabetes lifestyle intervention for people with serious mental illness [Poster presentation]. 17th Community Service Learning Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Wu, C., Gray, A., Paleo, J., & Barbosa, A. (2023). Addressing employment needs of people with lived experience of mental illness in Bexar County of Texas [Poster presentation]. 2023 IIMS Community Engagement Symposium, San Antonio, TX.
Wu, C. (2022). Therapeutic horticulture for individuals with mental illness and substance use challenges: An academia-community partnership and a PhotoVoice study [Conference session]. Bexar County Behavioral Health Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Wu, C., & Coker, L. (2022, April). Consumer-Operated Services (COS): Supporting people with lived experience of substance use or mental illness [Short course]. 2022 North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association’s Spring Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.
Wu, C., Grafius, L., Jenkins, L., Skoglund, E., Smiley, G., & Stencil, J. (2022, April). Mental illness recovery and therapeutic horticulture: A PhotoVoice study [Short course]. 2022 North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association’s Spring Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.
Worischeck, J., & Wu, C. (2022, April). Promoting health & wellbeing for veterans through equine-assisted therapies: An occupational therapy program [Short course]. 2022 North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association’s Spring Conference, Winston-Salem, NC.
Wu, C., Brown, J., Hawkins, J., Jones, T., Sample, S., & Tait, L. (2021, March). COVID pandemic through the lens of individuals with mental illness [Short course]. 2021 North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association’s Virtual Spring Conference, Online.
Wu, C. (2020). Emerging mental health practices as Level II Fieldwork during COVID pandemic [Short course]. 2020 North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association’s Fall Virtual Conference, Online.
Wu, C., & Shanahan, D. (2020). Occupational therapy’s role in TCLI (Transitions to Community Living Initiative): A Level II Fieldwork experience [Short course]. 2020 North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association’s Spring Conference, Concord, NC.
Collins, M. E., & Wu, C. (2019). Establishing an evidence base for your practice [Short course]. 2019 North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association’s Fall Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Wu, C., Breeden, S., Cedillo, N., Lewis, H., Otter, N., Pelletier, L., & Saxton, T. (2017). Occupational therapy for certified community behavioral health clinics: Evidence-based program development [Conference session]. North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association 2017 Spring Conference, Durham, NC.
Wu, C., Cadena, A., & Manthey, J. (2015). Addressing unmet needs of emergency room frequent visitors [Conference session]. North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association 2015 Spring Conference, Concord, NC, United States.
