A large group of University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) occupational therapy and rehabilitation science students earned recognition for their research this October, presenting at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) annual conference, one of the world’s largest gatherings of interdisciplinary rehabilitation professionals.
UAB faculty attending the conference noted that the students stood out for their professionalism and enthusiasm for research.
“Many attendees told me how impressed they were by their achievements,” said Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Sarah dos Anjos, PhD, OTD, MS, OTR/L. “We are incredibly proud to see our students representing the Department of Occupational Therapy, the School of Health Professions, and UAB at such an important event in the rehabilitation field.”
OTD Students Present Scholarly Inquiry Projects
Four teams from the Entry-Level Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) program, representing 24 students, shared research developed under the mentorship of Dr. dos Anjos in her Scholarly Inquiry I and II courses.
Jaycee Adams, Abigail Cave, Hannah Faulkner, Bethany Graham, Logan Olvey, and Jenna Winter examined how rhythmic exercise affects mobility in adults with Parkinson’s disease.
Danielle Gholston, Breouna Jones, Sydney Linton-Green, Olivia Moon, Nia Robinson, and Joi Rodgers investigated the influence of inclusive education on the mental health of students with disabilities.
Anna Kate Adkins, Elizabeth Cowden, Allie Claire Meeks, Maggie Nemish, Eva Neuenschwander, and Mary Lyman Rivers explored how group exercise programs affect mental health in older adults living in residential facilities.
Lillian Anderson, Erin Brown, Madeline Fleming, Macy Montgomery, Mattie White, and Bentley Winsett conducted a systematic review of fall prevention rehabilitation programs for adults with lower-limb amputations.
PhD Students Share Findings on Recovery and Wellness
Students in the PhD in Rehabilitation Science program, jointly offered by the departments of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, presented research addressing orthopedic and neurological recovery, wellness, and telehealth innovation.
Hadeel Alghanim, PT, MSOT, presented a scoping review of psychological and physical activity outcomes following rotator cuff repair.
Pooja Arora, DPT, OCS, explored the experiences of individuals with COPD participating in a tele-wellness program that integrates mindfulness, exercise, and nutrition to promote resilience.
Md Nazmul Hassan, MScPT, BScPT, discussed his scoping review on wellness promotion strategies for individuals with spinal cord injury, identifying evidence gaps and priorities for future interventions.
Sadegh Mojaradinloo, BSc OT, presented a systematic review evaluating the psychometric properties of outcome measures used to assess perceived upper-limb function after stroke.
