Gregory Chown, OTD, OTR/L, CPAM
Bryan Dreibelbis, CMA, CFM
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Associate Professor of Business
Presentation “The Use of Psychosocial Services Post Hand and Upper Limb Injury and Trauma: A Pilot Study” The purpose of this research study was to explore the prevalence or use of psychosocial services by occupational therapists and certified hand therapists who work with patients who have sustained a hand/ upper limb injury.
Presentation “Was Reading the First Detroit?” In May, 2013, Dreibelbis presented to the Reading Institute of Management Accountants Chapter the above topic, which focused on the motor vehicle industry in Reading from 1900-1925. It focused on the major manufacturers, their products, what made them successful and what ultimately led to their demise.
Presentation “The Perception of Occupational Therapists Working in the Emergency Department” The purpose of this study was to study the perception of OT practitioners when providing services in the emegency department regarding quality of patient care. In addition objectives were to explore the role of the OT practitioner, opinion of other healthcare professionals and impact on the future of OT.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Presentation “Infusing Institutional Values and Mission to Promote Student Professional Development” As a co-author, this presentation demonstrated how OT programs can utilize institutional and professional mission statements, values and strategic plans to promote sustained contemplation and reflection along the academic continuum to promote positive student professional behaviors.
Anne M. Fink, Ph.D., RN, CNE Publication “Culturally competent postpartum care for Puerto Rican women: Results of a qualitative study.” Dr. Fink published “Culturally competent postpartum care for Puerto Rican women: Results of a qualitative study” in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing. Presentation “Culturally Competent Postpartum Care for Puerto Rican Women” Dr. Fink presented a poster entitled “Culturally Competent Postpartum Care for Puerto Rican Women” at the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses Convention, in Nashville, Tenn.
Grant “Development of Inter Professional Education through Lab Simulation Between Occupational Therapy and Nursing Students” The purpose of this co-authored innovation grant was to infuse interdisciplinary education into classroom teaching of nursing and occupational therapy students through a patient lab simulation experience.
Presentation “Role of Culture in Primiparous Puerto Rican Women’s Postpartum Infant and Self-Care” Dr. Fink presented a podium presentation entitled “Role of Culture in Primiparous Puerto Rican Women’s Postpartum Infant and Self-Care” at the Sigma Theta Tau International Research Congress in Prague, Czech Republic.
Grant “Certification in the use of Low Level Lasers” Certification achieved in the use of low level laser therapy.
Presentation “Preparing Nurses to Assist Consumers with Online Health Education: A Teaching Strategy” Dr. Fink presented a poster entitled “Preparing Nurses to Assist Consumers with Online Health Education: A Teaching Strategy” at the National League for Nursing Technology Conference in Philadelphia, Pa.
Presentation “Is the Use of Splinting Better than Open Surgery to Reduce Symptoms and Improve Function for a Patient with CTS?” The purpose of this research was to determine for a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome if splinting is better than open surgery to reduce symptoms and improve function, and to demonstrate the use of evidence based practice when choosing an intervention.
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Judge Dr. Fink was selected to be a Peer Reviewer for The Journal of Maternal Child Nursing.