… continuum. She recently spoke with OSC’s Lisa McEvoy about implementation science for this month’s IHP Interview. What is implementation science and why is it important? There is an often-quoted statistic that it takes 17 years for only 14% of research to get into practice. This reflects a significant gap — there is … as well as in education, and can be applied to a variety of settings. A lot of my work focuses on what we are doing in clinical rehabilitation settings, and I have …

… Therapy, dives deeper into the topic. The conversation below has been edited for brevity and clarity. Give us a brief background on epilepsy.  Epilepsy is a … generalized seizures are less obvious, leading to a change in responsiveness for only a few moments, otherwise known as absence seizures.  Some seizures are … reducing risk of injury.   How did you get involved in epilepsy work?  I began my career working in a neurological rehab and inpatient rehabilitation hospital. …

… Academies of Practice is both an honor and a responsibility—one that reflects not only my collaborative journey, but the interprofessional mentors, colleagues, and … “Supporting interprofessional work clinically and with students is critical for the success of healthcare. Collaboration allows our unique skills to shine and … “Supporting interprofessional work clinically and with students is critical for the success of healthcare. Collaboration allows our unique skills to shine and …

… Professor Kelly Spellman spent a week in Montana working at a residential program for people with spinal cord injuries Like many people, Kelly Spellman went away for a … living a full day’s life as they would in the community. It has certainly changed my perspective on what is important to my clients because I’ve seen the way that the … is doing to help that person.” The students and the participants are not the only ones who benefit from the experience. One of the main reasons Spellman keeps …

… event in 1 CW that featured recognition, some laughs, and plenty of optimism for the future.  With 1,909 students — the MGH Institute’s largest enrollment ever — … by the very person who crossed paths with her at Yale University.  “Maura was my student at Yale School of Nursing — a lot of years ago,” said MGH Institute … elite school, part of a world class healthcare system, a school's mission that not only preaches but practices interprofessional education and practice to improve the …

… Care and Service Delivery AND OH885 Leadership in Interprofessional Teams were my two favorite courses in the program. I felt as though I was taking real, everyday … at work. While I was working on the project in class, I had written a proposal for a manager position, with the hopes of implementing my project in the future. I … Health OT consult service across the medical floors to provide access to services for patients with emotional/behavioral health needs. I was able to hire and onboard …

… Returning to the Navy Yard: Alum Gets PhD My Why: Returning to the IHP Carla (Tierney) Hendricks first graduated from the … share her why in just five questions. Read on to learn more. What was the catalyst for your pursuing an additional degree? I became interested in research during my … me in completing a master’s thesis project. I brought these skills and passion for research into my clinical role as an SLP. As a practicing clinician, I continued …

… Therapy, Russell Sage College What was your favorite course in the program? My favorite course in the program was OT 887: Health Promotion, Community, and … your Innovation Project title? All Things OT Fieldwork : Utilization of Podcasting for Advocacy and Educator Support Tell us about your Innovation Project. This project … Project Mentor. Students are able to meet with the project mentor weekly for project support as well as general confidence boosting as we all have had days …