CAReS

Interdisciplinary Student Involvement

Dr. Ostwald and the CAReS research staff are committed to the involvement of students at all levels of education and from different professional schools in the research process.

Five students from the BSN Honor’s Program at UTHSC-Houston have been involved in the CAReS research study.

  • Laura Derkits, BSN, 2008-2009
  • Elsa Bahiru, BSN, 2007-2008
  • Teresa Grothaus, BSN, 2006-2007
  • Francisca Hernandez, BSN, 2005 - 2006
  • Deborah Ann Griffith, BSN, 2003 - 2004
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Many students from Texas Woman’s University have been involved in the CAReS research study through their faculty advisors, who are a part of the research team.

Students advised by Gayle Hersch, PhD, OTR, Department of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University, Houston, TX

  • Marla Herring, MOT, “Social and Leisure Participation of Stroke Survivors”, (In process)
  • Jocelyn Bey, MOT, “Return to work patterns of stroke survivors”, December 2009
  • Lacey Moore, MOT, “Leisure participation of female stroke survivors”, December 2009
  • Leslie Weichert, MOT, “The effect of stroke upon the employability of the stroke survivor and spousal caregiver”, December 2009
  • Violeta Chen, MOT, “Wellness of stroke survivors”, December 2008.
  • Jessica Foust, MOT, “Analysis of an occupational therapy equipment protocol for stroke survivors.“ December 2007.
  • Kelly Richard, MOT, “Post-stroke effects on leisure activities of stroke survivors and occupational wellness.“ December 2007.
  • Alicia Wyatt, MOT, “A retrospective study of intervention recommendations made to stroke survivors following SAFER assessment. “December 2007.
  • Laura Pustejovsky, MOT, “Performing leisure occupations safely for stroke survivors.” December, 2006.
  • Franzina Countinho, BS, PhD, “A Caregiver Prospective: Adaptation after Stroke.” August, 2006.
  • Hashem Salman Abu Tariah, BS, MSN, PhD, “Perspectives of Stroke Survivors on their Post Stroke Transitions.” May, 2006  
  • Reagan Marie Kruppa, MOT, “The effects of unilateral neglect on the stroke survivor and spousal caregiver during post stroke rehabilitation.” December, 2005.
  • Danese Elayne Zander, MOT, “Home safety and its influence on the stroke dyad." December, 2005.
  • Salimah Virani, MOT, “A comparison of the clinical value of the SAFER tool with the Stroke Impact Scale and the Perceived Stress Scale.” May, 2005.
  • Quyen Kim Tran, MOT, “Environmental adaptation for stroke survivors and level of stress experienced by caregivers.” December, 2004.
  • Ronni G. Espinoza, MOT, “Assisting in recovery after stroke with leisure occupations.” December, 2003.
  • Tina Lakeshia Bailey, MOT, “Home safety and environmental adaptations for stroke survivors and their caregivers.” December, 2003.
  • Heather Bluzard, MOT, “Improving outcomes for stroke patients: A website prototype.” December, 2000.
  • Stephanie Jane Lawrence, MOT, “Effectiveness of occupational therapy telephone interventions on stroke caregiving.” May, 2000.
  • Brenda Rowlett, MOT, “Occupational therapy intervention outcomes for caregivers of stroke survivors.” May, 2000.
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Students advised by Carolyn Kelley, MS, PT, NCS, Department of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University.

  • Kristen Johnson, MS, PT. “Functional disability and caregiver burden/depression in stroke survivors and spousal caregivers.” 2002.
  • Lynnette Parmer, MS, PT. “Outcome measures and falls in stroke survivors.” 2006.
  • Kendrick Widemon, MS, PT. “Adverse events of stroke survivors and spousal caregivers, 1 year post discharge from hospital,” 2006.
  • Jaime Dadd, MS, PT. “Description of home-based physical therapy evaluation and education for stroke survivors and their spouses after hospital discharge.” 2003.
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In addition, Dr. Ostwald has worked with international students who are studying in Houston.

Two of these students have returned to Thailand and are doing research with stroke survivors and their family caregivers there.

  • Totsaporn Khampolsiri, MSN, PhD “Nursing Intervention for Enhancing Quality of Life of Stroke Survivors.” April, 2006. (USA Advisor, 2003).
  • Salee Chalermwannapong, MSN “Effectiveness of a Transitional Care Program for Stroke Survivors” (in process) (USA Advisor, 2005).
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