Dr. Janine Van Der Linde

Janine van der Linde is a South African occupational therapy researcher whose work centers on paediatric care, developmental health, and rehabilitation within resource-constrained contexts. Her scholarship is closely aligned with public health priorities, particularly in early childhood development, trauma-informed care, and healthcare transitions for adolescents. She is associated with South African academic and clinical environments, contributing to practice-oriented research that bridges policy and frontline care.

Her publications highlight expertise in sensory processing, neurodevelopment, and the lived realities of vulnerable children, including those exposed to trauma or developmental risk. She has also explored professional practice issues such as wound management in hand therapy and knowledge translation among therapists, alongside system-level concerns like healthcare transition and educational access. This body of work reflects a strong applied focus, integrating qualitative and clinical research methods.

Van der Linde’s contributions emphasize contextually relevant interventions and the strengthening of occupational therapy practice in South Africa. Her research on play environments, high-risk infants, and interdisciplinary roles in paediatric care demonstrates a commitment to improving developmental outcomes and service delivery. Collectively, her work advances evidence-based, socially responsive occupational therapy.