Research Interests

The School of Occupational Therapy has highly qualified faculty with specialized areas of research. Faculty members' research interests are varied, and currently include the following:

Accessibility for persons with disabilities
Analysis of human movement
Assistive technology
Client-centered practice
Clinical/fieldwork education and evaluation
Developmental coordination disorder
Education, policies and practices influencing occupations in the health professions
Ethical issues in occupational therapy practice
Falls and fear of falling
Impact of vision impairments
Issues in safe and timely return to work
Occupational competence in children
Occupational engagement
Occupational narratives
Occupation in adults with persistent and serious mental illness
Physical accessibility
Professionalism and mentorship
Reflective practice
Rehabilitation measurement
Safe transportation