The start of the academic year, says President Paula Milone-Nuzzo, is time of excitement and new beginnings.

Nursing Faculty Turns Anguish into Action

Cassandra Mombrun knew she had to do something in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. What she didn’t know was the true impact her actions would have.

A Voice for Good

As Amy Maguire, CSD ’12, earns her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute, she is changing post-neurosurgical care for non-stroke patients at Massachusetts General Hospital.

The following other stories were published during August. In case you missed any of them, you can catch up here:

• Making Equitable Healthcare A Reality Around the World
• Expert: Colleges Must Prepare for Monkeypox Outbreaks
• Commemorating 20 Years of Assisting Aphasia Clients
• Jeanette Ives Erickson named “Living Legend” by American Academy of Nursing
• A Call to Help Alleviate Chronic Sorrow
• Battling the Summer Slump at Harvard-Kent Elementary School
• Two IHP Faculty to Be Inducted as American Academy of Nursing Fellows
• Resilience and Rehabilitation: One Client’s Journey through the OT CliPR
• “This Was Our Vision and We Built It From Scratch" — A Look Into the CNG
• School of Nursing Hosts Pinning Ceremony to Honor Summer ABSN Graduates
• “Stroking Across America:” One Survivor’s Journey
• On Making a Great Institution Even Better

Dr. Rachel Cox, an assistant professor of nursing, was quoted in 21 media stories about the ongoing monkeypox virus. They included CNN, STAT, and Inside Higher Ed. 

Dr. Jordan Green, director of the Speech, Language and Literacy Lab, was interviewed in News-Medical.net, “Designing an app to diagnose ALS.”

Dr. Tiffany Hogan, director of the SAiL Lab, was interviewed on

CBS Boston, “Many early readers are behind on benchmarks entering new school year.”

Dr. Jeanette Ives Erickson, chair of the Board of Trustees, was recognized in three publications as being named a Living Legend by the American Association of Nursing, including in Becker’s Hospital Review.

DPT Students Present Capstone Presentations



Students in the Class of 2023 presented their capstone which covered a range of clinical and professional topics. In photo are students Anita Phan, Ian Randle, Ian Travis, Kariela Cabrera, Kaylie Beeson, and Taylor Kong, whose poster was entitled “Virtual Service Learning Guatemala: Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation with special topic of post Covid-19.”

PAS Students Don White Coats

Students in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2023 received their short white coats during the department’s traditional ceremony on August 19. The ceremony marks the students’ transition from the study of preclinical to their clinical year. “The short white coats you don today indicate your status as a PA student, but are no less weighty in their meaning,” said Associate Chair Josh Merson. “Today you enter the professional society of the physician assistant, and in donning your white coat you accept the mantle of responsibility that comes with this professional role and embrace the IMPACT (remember that word) of your role on all future patients.” 

A Foray to Fenway

Sixty students, faculty, staff, family, friends, and alumni attended the Red Sox-Blue Jays game on August 25. Although the home town team lost 6-5 in extra innings, a great night was had by all. The outing was sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and Services and led by Graduate Assistant Grace O’Halloran (CSD ’23) and OSAS staffer Ronan Campbell. 

Virginia Capasso, MS-CAS ’93, clinical nurse specialist in the Nursing and Patient Care Services Office of Quality and Safety at Mass General Hospital, was named co-chair of the Research Committee for the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel.

Former Nursing Faculty, Alumni Passes Away



Mimi O’Donnell, a former clinical assistant professor of nursing from 2013-2019 and a 2009 Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate, passed away on August 23. In addition to teaching at the IHP, she spent more than four decades working at Massachusetts General Hospital. Read her obituary.

Staff Team Presents at Boston Conference



Members of the IHP’s Course Development Team presented at the recent 2022 D2L Fusion Conference in Boston. The team collaborated with colleagues in D2L’s Learning and Creative Services group to deliver a panel presentation called “Course Developers, Assemble: Building an Effective Development Team. The panel discussed how to scale up course development resources, overcome barriers to course development, and collaborate to accomplish instructional goals.

Pictured (L-R): Sarah Love (IHP Course Builder), Megan Wilcox (IHP Digital Media Graphic Designer), Greg Moore (IHP Instructional Technology Manager), Tanya McPherson (D2L Learning and Creative Services Project Manager), and Shereen Seoudi (D2L Learning and Creative Services Instructional Designer).

Grant

Dr. Julie Keysor, a professor of physical therapy, is the PI on “ExoBoot Bilateral Orthoses for Knee Osteoarthritis (ExoBoot BOOST): A Proof of Concept and Feasibility Study.” It is a

one-year seed grant from MIT.

Faculty Present at Nursing Research Conference 

Five IHP faculty were among the authors of abstracts presented at the Sigma Theta Tau 33^rd International Nursing Research Congress 2022 Held in Edinburgh, Scotland, the event drew 1,000 nurse researchers to share evidence-based nursing science and promote the ongoing discovery of new ideas in patient care, nursing education, and workforce development. 

School of Nursing:

• Associate Professor Jean Bernhardt: "Examination of Changes in Interprofessional Staff Perceptions of Role and Preparedness Throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic."

• Assistant Professor Samantha Bernstein (pictured): "Systems-Level Factors Affecting Registered Nurses During Care of Women in Labor."

• Professor Elissa Ladd: "Nurse Practitioners Embracing the Sustainable Development Goals as Global Health Leaders."

• Associate Professor Janet Monagle: “Integrating Clinical Judgment Models Into Curricula: Strengthening Educator Capacity to Promote Clinical Judgment.”

Health Professions Education:

• Associate Professor Suzie Kardon-Edgren: "Lost in Wonderland: Implications of Recent Research About Clinical Education in US Prelicensure Nursing Education."

Publications, Presentations & Posters 

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

Castro, C., Prado, P., Espinoza, V. M., Testart, A., Marfull, D., Manriquez, R., Stepp, C. E., Mehta, D. D., Hillman, R. E., & Zañartu, M. (2022). Lombard effect in individuals with nonphonotraumatic vocal hyperfunction: Impact on acoustic, aerodynamic, and vocal fold vibratory parameters. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_JSLHR-21-00508

Al Dahhan, N. Z., Halverson, K., Peek, C. P., Wilmot, D., D’Mello, A., Romeo, R. R., Meegoda, O., Imhof, A., Wade, K., Sridhar, A., Falke, E., Centanni, T. M., Gabrieli, J, D. E., & Christodoulou, J. A. (2022). Dissociating executive function and ADHD influences on reading ability in children with dyslexia. Cortex. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cortex.2022.03.025

Gutz, S. E., Rowe, H. P., Tilton-Bolowsky, V. E., & Green, J. R. (2022). Speaking with a KN95 face mask: A within-subjects study on speaker adaptation and strategies to improve intelligibility. Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, 7(1), 73. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41235-022-00423-4

Ianni, C., Nicholas, M., Magee, L., & Connor, L. (2022). Self-reported emotional health and social support but not executive function predict participation after mild stroke. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(Suppl. 1). https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.76S1-PO48

Romeo, R. R. (CSD '15), Uchida, L., & Christodoulou, J. A. (2022). Socioeconomic status and reading outcomes: Neurobiological and behavioral correlates. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development. Advance online publication.

https://doi.org/10.1002/cad.20475

Toles, L. E., Seidman, A. Y., Hillman, R. E., & Mehta, D. D. (2022). Clinical utility of the ratio of sound pressure level to subglottal pressure in patients surgically treated for phonotraumatic vocal fold lesions. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_JSLHR-21-00658

GENETIC COUNSELING

Finn, C. M. (GC ’21), McCormick, S., Peterson, D., Niendorf, K. B., & Rodgers, L. H. (2022). Motivation and family communication in hereditary prostate cancer genetic testing: Survey of patients from a US tertiary medical center. Journal of Genetic Counseling. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.1624

HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION

Zhang, K. (MS-HPED ’19), & Thompson, A. W. (2022). Effectiveness of electronic learning for continuing interprofessional education on behavior change of healthcare professionals: A scoping review. Journal of Interprofessional Care. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2022.2071850

Rosu, C. A., Martens, A. M., Summer, J., Farkas, E. J., Puneeta, A., Arauz, A. B., Madhavan, C. L., Chavez, H., Larson, S. D., Badaki-Makun, O., Irimia, M., & Yinker, L. M. (2022). Heterogeneity in the evaluation of suspected MIS-C: A cross-sectional vignette-based survey. BMC Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03446-4

Kardong-Edgren, S. (4 August 2022). Climbing Mt. Everest to experience leadership principles. SimGHOSTS USA 2022, Dallas, TX.

NURSING

Chater, A. M., Family, H., Abraao, L. M., Burnett, E., Castro-Sanchez, E., Du Toit, B., Gallagher, R., Gotterson, F., Manias, E., Mcewen, J., Moralez de Figueiredo, R., Nathan, M., Ness, V., Olans, R., Padoveze, M. C., & Courtenay, M. (2022). Influences on nurses’ engagement in antimicrobial stewardship behaviours: A multi-country survey using the Theoretical Domains Framework. Journal of Hospital Infection. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2022.07.010

Hendricksen, M., Mitchell, S. L., Lopez, R. P., Mazor, K. M., & McCarthy, E. P. (2022). Facility characteristics associated with intensity of care of nursing homes and hospital referral regions. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 23(8), 1367-1374. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2021.10.015  

Hill, R. R., & Pados, B. F. (2022). Gastrointestinal symptom improvement for infants following tongue-tie correction. Clinical Pediatrics. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00099228221117459

Morris, B. (MS-NU ’22), & Wong, J. (2022). A scoping review of treatments for the vegetative and minimally conscious states. Brain Network and Modulation, 1(2), 57-79. https://doi.org/10.4103/2773-2398.348252

Nicholas, P. K., Evans, L. A., Albert, M., Kelly, D., & Michelson, N. (2022). The nurse practitioner’s role in addressing chronic sequelae of Lyme disease as a climate change related disease. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 34, 579-585. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000670

Nielsen, A., Gonzalez, L., Jessee, M. A., Monagle, J., Dickison, P., & Lasater, K. (2022). Current practices for teaching clinical judgment: Results from a national survey. Nurse Educator. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001268



Tagliareni, M. E., Sipe, M. H., Hill, R., Reidy, P. A., Ciesielski, S., & Lucey, J. R. (2022). Leading as servant in times of crisis. Nursing Education Perspectives. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001017

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Corning, S., & Hildebrand, M. (2022). Long-term fffects of mirror therapy on upper extremity function and use in persons with poststroke hemiparesis. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(Suppl. 1). https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.76S1-PO53

Guhacaj, M., & Hildebrand, M. (2022). OT in an intensive comprehensive aphasia program: Addressing occupational gaps among people with aphasia. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(Suppl. 1). https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.76S1-PO74

Jones, H. (OTD’ 21), Young, M. (OTD ’22), Guyton, K. (OTD ’21), Idemoto, E. (OTD ’21), Ferraro, A. (OTD ’21), & AlHeresh, R. (2022). Effectiveness of ergonomic interventions on work activity limitations in adults with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review. Work. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-210016

Mack, A., Esher, A., & Wong, J. (2022). Barriers, challenges, and supports to the implementation of standardized patients and simulated environments by occupational therapy education programs. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 6(2), Article 13. https://doi.org/10.26681/jote.2022.060213

McGuire, F., Hildebrand, M., & Kimbrough, E. (2022). Texas AgrAbility: Battleground to breaking ground’s impact on veterans’ employment in agriculture. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76(Suppl. 1).https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.76S1-PO125

Rajala, C., Waterhouse, C., Evans, E., Erler, K. S., Bergin, M. J., Bannon, S. M., Slavin, M.D., & Kazis, L. E. (2022). Conceptualization of participation: A qualitative synthesis of brain injury stakeholder perspectives. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 134. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2022.908615

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Selkowitz, D. M., Beneck, G. J., & Powers, C. M. (2022). Persons with patellofemoral pain exhibit altered hip abductor muscle recruitment while performing hip abductor exercises. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2022.2101167

REHABILITATION SCIENCES

Joyce, C. (PhD-RS '19), Kelly, K. C., Gurnani, S., Sherman, K. J., Roseen, E. J., & Saper, R. B. (2022). “In class we were all one”: A qualitative exploration of yoga and educational interventions for predominantly low-income and minority adults with chronic low back pain. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1089/jicm.2022.0557

Lovette, B. C., Bannon, S. M., Spyropoulos, D. C., Vranceanu, A.-M., & Greenberg, J. (2022). “I still suffer every second of every day”: A qualitative analysis of the challenges of living with chronic orofacial pain. Journal of Pain Research, 15, 2139-2148. https://doi.org/10.2147/JPR.S372469

New Employees

Reamer Bushardt

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Office of the Provost

Jenna Comeau

Director of Clinical Education, Instructor

Physician Assistant Studies

Angelina DiPietrantonio

Clinical Education Administrative Coordinator

School of Nursing

Shuhan He

Program Director, Assistant Professor

MS Data Analytics

Adriana Jean Louis

Program Manager, PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Mirza Lugo-Neris

Assistant Professor, Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Naba Salahuddin

Program Coordinator

Occupational Therapy

Tara Mansour

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Annie Temple

Instructor

Communication Sciences and Disorders 

Andrea Wei

Clinical Research Coordinator I

School of Nursing

Laura Wolford

Assistant Professor, Doctor of

Speech-Language Pathology

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Promotions

Carla Donati

Senior Administration Operations Manager

School of Nursing

Emily Eddy

Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

Rebecca Hill

Associate Dean, Prelicensure Programs

School of Nursing

Jason Lucey

Assistant Dean, Advanced Practice Programs

School of Nursing

Patricia Peterson

Fieldwork Coordinator

Occupational Therapy

Margie Sipe

Assistant Dean,

Leadership Programs 3

School of Nursing

September Calendar

9/2: Official Graduation Date for Septaember 2022 graduates

9/5: Labor Day. Offices closed.

9/6: First day of classes

9/6: New Faculty Orientation. 

8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

9/9: Community IMPACT Day

9/10: Mid-Autumn Festival

9/12: Student Town Hall with IHP President (with lunch) Meet and Greet with the President's Cabinet. 

Shouse 315. Noon – 1:00 p.m.

9/12–9/16: IHP Welcome Week

9/12: Registration/Add deadline

9/13: Just Say It–Online Book Club Launch

9/14: Resource Fair

9/15: The IHP Today: Bridging the Health Care Gap. 1CW, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

9/15: National Hispanic Heritage Month Begins. Runs through October 15.

9/15: Student Government Association Meet & Greet. Building 39, Room 150. Noon – 1:00 p.m.

9/15: Constitution Day

9/16: IHP Community Mixer. 

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

9/21: Emerging evidence on enhancing post stroke recovery: Vagus nerve stimulation and rehabilitation. Part of the Emerging Evidence in Practice and Education Webinar Series. Webinar.

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

9/25–9/27: Rosh Hashanah

9/29: Faculty Convocation. 

1CW. 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.