Angela L . Patterson, OTD, OTR/L, FNAP

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

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Contact

AngelaPatterson@creighton.edu
Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation (Master of Science)
Graduate School
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Faculty - Pharmacy, OT, PT
Occupational Therapy Faculty
Office of Faculty and Staff Development Faculty
CRISS III - Criss 3 - 122F

Angela L . Patterson, OTD, OTR/L, FNAP

Associate Professor

Associate Professor

Angela Patterson, OTD, OTR/L, FNAP is an associate professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University. Dr. Patterson is an alumna of Creighton University graduating with her BSOT in 1999 and OTD in 2015. She practiced as an occupational therapist specializing in neuro rehabilitation, outpatient, seating and positioning, acute care, and ergonomics for 15 years. At Creighton, her role is focused on global health care education and interprofessional education. Dr. Patterson teaches in the entry level OTD program. Dr. Patterson completes scholarship and service focused in global rehabilitation practice and interprofessional collaboration. Dr. Patterson provides support for international program development for all Creighton health science programs.  

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching Interests

  • Dr. Patterson currently specializes in international occupational therapy education programming. She also participates in interprofessional education.

Research Focus

Cultural competence in global health care.
International occupational therapy practice.
International rehabilitation education and practice. 

Department

Occupational Therapy

Position

Associate Professor

Articles

  • International Journal of Telerehabilitation
    Harkey, L. C., Jung, S. M., Newton, E. R., & Patterson, A. (2020). Patient satisfaction with telehealth in rural settings: A systematic review. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 12(2), 53-64.
    12, p. 53-64 2020
  • Annals of International Occupational Therapy
    Mu, K., Patterson, A., Lohman, H., Yang, Y., & Wu, J. (2020). Development of Occupational Therapy in China. Annals of International Occupational Therapy, 3(2), 92-97. https://doi.org/10.3928/24761222-20200116-04.
    3, p. 92-97 2020
  • Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Mu, K., Patterson, A., Domina, A., Wang, Y., & Wang, Y. (2019). Clinical doctorate: A professional degree in occupational therapy education. Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 3, 46-50.
    3, p. 46-50 2019
  • Wolter’s Kulwer
    Lohman, H., Lampe, A., & Patterson, A. (2019). Payment for services in the United States. In Schell, B. A., & Gillen, G. (Eds.), Willard and Spackman’s Occupational Therapy, 13th edition (pp. 1171 – 1188). Philadelphia: Wolter’s Kulwer,
    13th Edition, p. 1171-1188 2019
  • Journal of Allied Health
    Patterson, A., Bahle-Lampe, A., Greiner, G., Bracciano, A., Lohman H., Mu, K., & Qi, Y. (2020). Meeting global rehabilitation need: The development and evaluation of an international visiting rehabilitation student program. Journal of Allied Health, 49(2), 99-105.
    49, p. 99-105 -0001
  • Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal
    Patterson, A. & Bracciano, A. (2020). Developing an Ignatian pedagogy for occupational therapy education in China: The lived experience of the first two entry level OTD, Jesuit trained clinicians. Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal, 9(1), article 6.
    9 -0001
  • Journal of Fujian TCM
    Holm, S. E., Nelson, K., & Patterson, A. (2020). Acute care in the United States: The roles of occupational therapy and physical therapy in early rehabilitation. Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 30(3), 240-249.
    30, p. 240-249 -0001
  • Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Greiner, B. Patterson, A. Mu, K., Schumacher, M., Qi, Y, (2020). Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students Attitudes toward Evidence Based Practice. Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 30(5), 405-412.
    30, p. 405-412 -0001

Publications

  • Elsevier
    Patterson, A. Activities of daily living (ADL): Assessment of bathing (rehabilitation therapy). Elsevier Home Health Care Skills. (2017). https://lms.elsevierperformancemanager.com/ContentArea/NursingSkills/GetNursingSkillsDetails/?skillkeyid=15844&skillid=OT_024 2017
  • Elsevier
    Patterson, A. Seating and postural supports for patients in wheelchairs. Elsevier Home Health Care Skills (rehabilitation therapy). (2017). https://lms.elsevierperformancemanager.com/ContentArea/NursingSkills/GetNursingSkillsDetails/?skillkeyid=15937&skillid=OT_034 2017
  • Elsevier
    Patterson, A. Instrumental activities of daily living: Community integration considerations (rehabilitation therapy). Elsevier Home Health Care Skills. (2017). https://lms.elsevierperformancemanager.com/ContentArea/NursingSkills/GetNursingSkillsDetails?skillid=OT_033&skillkeyid=15908&searchTerm=instrumental&searchContext=home 2017

Awards

  • Member of Faculty Seminar on Jesuit Higher Education
    Represented SPAHP for academic year 2019-2020.
    Nominated by Acting Dean Dr. Wilson
  • Alegent One Awards
    Alegent