Research Opportunities
There are several opportunities for research experiences. All OT students develop, implement, and analyze a group research project that includes receiving Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. Faculty are involved in research in a variety of areas including improving rehabilitation interventions for individuals with acquired brain injuries, understanding needs of caregivers, studying usability of a variety of assistive devices, developing the role of OT in primary care including dental offices for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, effectiveness of falls prevention programs, modifying dental office environments for individuals with developmental disabilities, the role of OT in the development of literacy, understanding brain injury in intimate partner violence, assisting refugees to develop activities, occupations, and daily routines, effectiveness of classroom-based sensory and cognitive interventions for children with behavioral problems, helping teachers to effectively use assistive technology with students, and developing assessments of participation for individuals with mental health diagnoses.