… A Bridge to a Better Life for Heart-Failure Patients … A Bridge to a Better Life for Heart-Failure Patients Topics Research Research by MGH Institute … would work with an occupational therapist only after it was determined they would get a pump, called a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), that would act as a … would work with an occupational therapist only after it was determined they would get a pump, called a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), that would act as a …

… the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July, OSC spoke with Dr. Diane Smith, a Professor of Occupational Therapy , about her interests in healthcare policy and … on disability issues? My interest in disabilities began when my mother had a stroke after the birth of my twin sister and me. Her stroke resulted in right-side … in an older city like Boston which has a lot of historical buildings that get around accessibility standards. Describe public perception and awareness of the …

… Life For these scholars, it’s about making their classmates – and the IHP – a better place. For most MGH Institute students, putting in the long hours needed to … entire bandwidth as they work towards finishing their degree and preparing for a new career in healthcare.  But then there’s a select few who feel the urge to do … skills through the experiences that you've had at the IHP,” she said. “You get the leadership experience that you need in order to grow. You have used these …

… schools with people with disabilities from the local community who identify a daily living challenge and serve as co-designers of assistive technology devices. … College of Engineering, Boston University, Salem State, and the MGH Institute. A fter viewing videos made by the co-designers, the students ranked their preferred … much since wheelchairs are already hard to maneuver in tight spaces.  “We had to get creative, and it was interesting to see what each person brought to the team. …

… partners, as well as family and friends, to see and hear the culmination of a several years of hard work in these presentations,” said Professor Dr. Diane Smith, … 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 all of our … Massachusetts – Renée Salois (Mentor: Dr. Diane Smith) Children and Youth I Let’s Get Down to Data: Systematic progress monitoring in school-based practice – Tara …

… for all entry level programs, and the Interprofessional Dedicated Education Units, a clinical education experience at Massachusetts General Hospital. It also … next.  What did you want to focus on when you became dean?  The IHP has always had a very strong commitment to interprofessional education and practice, and the dean's … strategic leadership to these efforts.    When I started, we pulled together as a CIEP team to think about what we were doing across the various CIEP programming. …