… Area of Expertise Simulation-Based Education A key facet of the IHP education is the Institute’s use of Simulated Participants – people who typically play the part … they also portray family members, caregivers and healthcare workers.  The idea is to provide student a real-world, real-time experience that will help prepare … established in 2018, the SP program has a roster of 70 actors. One of those actors is Diane Lopes, who has been an SP for five years. Previously in the law and real …

… Research Area of Expertise Acute Care Neurology Rehabilitation Alum Kristen Keech is working to change how patients with disorders of consciousness are treated at … true and you don’t receive potentially beneficial interventions, or worse, care is withdrawn altogether?  Unfortunately, this is a realistic scenario. A 2018 study from the European Journal of Neurology reported …

… Using manikins, simulated participants, virtual reality, and AI, the MGH Institute is teaching students to provide comprehensive patient care. Simulation can be nursing … interprofessional practice. “Having a safe environment and a rapport with faculty is critical to learning. And debriefing afterwards is where all that learning gels.” … their training, too. “Over the last few years,” Clapp explains, “we’ve identified areas and competencies that students don’t encounter at clinical sites, so we’re …

… Therapy Scholarship Day on May 11. The graduating students presented on subject areas that included advocacy, children and youth, education, mental health and cognition, physical rehabilitation, and technology and emerging practice.  “It is so exciting for the students, faculty mentors, and community partners, as well as … lifespan to increase participation in those occupations that are meaningful. It is such a privilege to be a part of such an important event and we are so proud of …

… Connect with Us Request Information Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is widely known for helping individuals regain physical function and independence, … at assessing a person’s physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities to identify areas where mental health support may be needed. They create individualized treatment … using the large and diverse practice community of metropolitan Boston and on-site clinics. We believe that interprofessional education and collaborative practice …

… for 10 years. “Mary Hildebrand has summed it up perfectly that Diane is Superwoman,” shared Sarah McKinnon, the interim chair of the Occupational Therapy … all while serving this institution and the profession and her teaching.” Smith is the founding doctoral capstone coordinator, mentoring or leading at least six … and grow, seeing some of these projects get presented and some get published, is definitely something that has been near and dear to my heart,” stated Smith. “That …

… marginalized communities by developing a nurse led mobile-health service program is a glimpse into the future of healthcare. “Impacting Health in Partnership: Nurses on the Move Toward Health Equity and Climate Justice” is a four-year, $3.1 million grant awarded to the MGH Institute’s School of Nursing … Dean of Graduate Programs and Community Engagement Dr. Patricia Reidy . It is an ambitious endeavor intended to knit together several of the school’s efforts to …

… my own journey without helping them start their own.”  What Pusey-Reid was doing is called invisible labor. In higher education, invisible labor means assisting … also called upon to participate in many ad hoc committees where a person of color is needed.  However, things are starting to change at the MGH Institute. Last year, … who oversees the Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI), now is a chance to meet the problem head-on. “Our faculty of color are a valuable part of …

… brain injuries or any other diagnosis," says OT Instructor Pauline Fiorello. Why is a month like Brain Injury Awareness Month so important?  To do exactly what’s it’s … these brain injuries?   We start with an assessment. The severity of the injury is going to guide how we’re going to develop our goals and treatment plan. If it’s a …   While people may suffer the same type of brain injury, every person’s case is different. What approach do you take to treat people?   It's particularly …