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New USC study shows occupational therapy improves health, quality of life of young adults with diabetes ⟩
January 19, 2018
NIH-funded REAL Diabetes study is first occupational therapy research trial to appear in diabetes literature
New research shows occupational therapy helps people in pain ⟩
July 19, 2017
Lifestyle treatment for chronic pain management improves quality of life, confidence and function
Occupational therapy helps young adults with diabetes ⟩
June 21, 2017
By Miriam E. Tucker/Medscape An occupational therapy intervention can help improve HbA1c and improve quality of life in young adults with diabetes, new research finds. Results from the randomized, controlled Resilient, Empowered Active Living (REAL) diabetes study were presented June 11 here at the…
Could occupational therapy lead to a better night’s sleep? ⟩
September 12, 2016
By Mike McNulty Every occupational therapist knows that the foundation for living well includes a healthy daily balance between work, play, rest and sleep. But while therapeutic interventions often target patients’ habits, roles, routines and environments during waking hours, their combined…
Nine Trojans publish in July/August AJOT ⟩
July 14, 2016
By Mike McNulty Nine members of the USC Trojan Family are cited as authors across three new research articles published in the July/August issue of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Professor Sharon Cermak co-authored Atypical Sensory Modulation and Psychological Distress in the General…
Clark visits Toronto to deliver 2016 Cardwell Lecture ⟩
June 23, 2016
By Mike McNulty Florence Clark, associate dean, chair and Mrs. T.H. Chan Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, delivered the 2016 Thelma Cardwell Lecture at the University of Toronto on June 22. Her lecture, entitled “Occupational Therapy as Life Design: Fortifying Health and…
Life redesigned (USC Trojan Family Magazine) ⟩
December 12, 2014
The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy helps people live life to its fullest, no matter what challenges they face
For young people with diabetes, care can take a backseat to life ⟩
November 26, 2014
USC professor aims to help patients by customizing strategies for sticking with their treatment
USC News: USC Occupational Therapists Redesign Lifestyles ⟩
November 19, 2012
"Most students can use a little lifestyle redesign. Whether they stress out too much or sleep too little, USC’s occupational therapists can bring the balance back to their lives . . ." The full article about USC's Lifestyle Redesign® intervention, which quotes Division faculty clinicians…
Faculty Publishes on Lifestyle Redesign and Pain Management ⟩
August 1, 2012
In the Summer 2012 issue of Painview, the official newsletter of the American Society of Pain Educators, adjunct assistant professor of clinical occupational therapy Susan McNulty OTD, OTR/L published the article "Lifestyle Redesign: A Successful Tool for Pain Management." Click to learn more about…
