Kayleigh
Nolan,
PhD, OTR/L, SCLV, PMH-C, CPRP
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
West Virginia University
Dr. Kayleigh Nolan is an occupational therapist, occupational scientist, and educator at West Virginia University. She is passionate about mental health and well-being, low vision rehabilitation, maximizing engagement and participation in daily occupations, and adult life transitions. Kayleigh is a co-faculty leader in the weekly Music, Voice, and Activity Group for individuals with movement disorders.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) opportunities are growing nationwide to engage future healthcare professionals in enhancing team-based skills before entering the workforce. Didactic IPE instruction in clinical settings is rare compared to classroom and simulated experiences, despite the growing body of evidence demonstrating its impact. This study examines students’ perspectives on their experiences following participation in an interprofessional community group setting for patients with movement disorders. Design: Music, occupational, and speech therapy students were assigned…