May 2, 2023
Mizzou Made 2023: Bailey R. Baucum, OTD
Bailey R. Baucum, an O'Fallon native, is completing her post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate.
April 14, 2023
Mizzou OT at AOTA Inspire Annual Conference and Expo
The University of Missouri’s Occupational Therapy Department will be participating in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference & Expo in Kansas City from April 20-23, 2023. Connect with us at conference during our presentations, at our expo booth, and by attending our alumni reception. Details are below. Presentations From workshops and short courses to scientific research panels, our faculty, staff, and current students are sharing knowledge to help advance the profession. Thursday, April 20 9-9:30 a.m.Construct Validity of the Sensory Profile InteroceptionWinnie Dunn, Catana BrownKCC Rm 2101Session: Scientific Research Panel 101B 10-11 a.m.Role With It! Defining the OT Practitioner Role Through…
April 4, 2023
Siblings making strides thanks to collaborative approach to therapy
The Adams family credits teamwork between TigerOT, the MU Speech and Hearing Clinic and PhysZOU for Ashlee and Daniel's growth.
March 31, 2023
Programs give science club members a glimpse into health professions
Respiratory Therapy demonstration On March 4, representatives with several School of Health Professions programs came together to host a hands-on session for the CALEB Science Club. Attendees were able to learn about and participate in five different career paths in the health professions field: diagnostic medical ultrasound, nuclear medicine, occupational therapy, radiography and respiratory therapy. CALEB Science Club participants learned what a diagnostic medical ultrasound is and how it can be used to image various parts of patients’ bodies, including the heart, abdominal organs, muscles and tendons. Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound students also explained what a stroke is, why strokes happen,…
March 21, 2023
Lea Ann Lowery awarded 2023 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
Lowery is a clinical professor of occupational therapy.
March 10, 2023
Doctoral student receives $100,000 research grant
Bridget Comparato Kraus is working to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries.
Dec. 19, 2022
New technology helps keep older adults safe in their homes longer
A new study by MU researchers aims to use sensor technology to make it safer for adults over 65 in rural areas to remain at home longer. The Smart In-Home Sensor Technology is a system of unobtrusive devices installed in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or other room where a participant spends a lot of time. The depth sensor technology can detect a fall immediately and send a text message alert to a caregiver, as well as the research team. The device also records data about walking speed, respiration rate and heart rate. “A change in walking speed…
Nov. 13, 2022
Safe driving for seniors: OT students, educators inspect mature drivers’ cars
Nov. 9, 2022
Celebrating first-generation college students
One in five health professions students is the first in their family to attend college. Several of our faculty were also first-generation students and can remember what it was like. Their experiences shape their teaching philosophy and they have some advice and insights for current first-gen students. Bill Janes What advice do you have for current first-gen Mizzou students?Don’t be afraid to ask for help or admit when you need it. It can be intimidating to admit when you don’t know what’s going on or what some new term means –especially when it seems like everyone else has it all…
Sep. 7, 2022
Interprofessional Education Day prepares students for careers with hands-on, collaborative practice
Students from clinical disciplines participated to learn about interprofessional collaboration.