Sandra Rogers, Ph.D., OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Sandra has been a member of the School of Occupational Therapy faculty for 6 years and brings over 12 years of blending clinical and teaching experiences, as well as an impressive record of research and grant funding. Sandra's primary practice experiences have been with both children and adults with neurological disorders, and her research has focused on understanding the influence of treatment interventions on mind and body physiology. She plans to apply this cutting-edge research knowledge to practice with the goal of fostering independence and wellness of clients through better understanding of OT interventions. She proudly participates in many interprofessional activities with faculty and students to serve clients, including services at Miller Education Center, Stroke Camp NW, and project SustAIn. Stroke Camp NW was recognized by an award from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Award for Campus-Community Collaboration, in collaboration with Portland State University, Pacific University Occupation and Physical Therapy programs, and our community partners. Learn more about Stroke Camp NW at http://www.strokecampnorthwest.org/, and our award for this unique and important service.
Sandra integrates her rigorous approach to practice and research into the classroom, helping students develop critical thinking skills as they apply the basic tenets of occupational therapy to real life problems. Students and colleagues have recognized Sandra's teaching talents with the Presidents Award for Excellence in Professional Education, which is easy to understand when one hears Sandra's enthusiasm for the profession and what she believes to be the great privilege of sharing her knowledge and skills with her students. Sandra serves as the Book Review Editor Journal of Occupational Science.
Sandra loves reading and spending time outdoors with her family. Now that they are living in the Pacific Northwest, she and her husband balance their work lives as they further hone their kayaking, sailing and windsurfing skills in waters all along the Pacific Northwest and explore the Oregon coast via geocaching with their daughters.
Recent Publications:
(Christiansen, et al., In press; Muñoz, et al., In press; S. Rogers, 2006; S.L. Rogers, 2007, 2010; S. L. Rogers, et al., 2001; Tinsley-Li, 2005)
Christiansen, C. H., Hertel, C., & Rogers, S. L. (In press). Evaluation and
management of daily self-care requirements. In J. A. DeLisa, B. M. Gans &
W. L. Bockenek (Eds.), Rehabilitation Medicine: Priniciples and Practice (5th
ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott-Williams & Wilkins.
Muñoz, J., Farnworth, L., Hamilton, T., Rogers, S., White, J., & Prioletti, G. (In
press). Crossing Borders in Correctional Institutions In F. Kronenberg, S. S.
Algado & N. Pollard (Eds.), Occupational Therapy without Borders (2nd ed.).
Maryland Heights, MO: Elsevier.
Rogers, S. (2006). The Client in the Community. In M. N. Beckley (Ed.),
Neurorehabiliation for Stroke. Bethesda, MD: AOTA.
Rogers, S. L. (2007). Occupation-based intervention in medical-based settings.
OT Practice, 12(15), 10-15.
Rogers, S. L. (2010). Common Diagnosis in Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Practice. In J. C.-S. J. O'Brien (Ed.), Occupational Therapy for Children (6th
ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
Rogers, S. L., Bornstein, R. A., & Kostyk, S. K. (2001). The relationship of
immunological and cognitive function in early stages of Huntington's Disease.
Movement Disorders, 16(5), 5.
Tinsley-Li, S. (2005). Developmental Considerations. In M. M. Hersen (Ed.),
Clinician's Handbook of Child Behavioral Assessment (pp. 25-63). Burlington,
MA: Elsevier.
Presentations:
October 2009 Rogers, S.L. Beyond the Peabody: Facing the Challenge of Pediatric
Evaluations. Annual conference Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon,
Portland Oregon.
April 2009 Hunt, L. & Rogers, S. L. Tech Savvy Students and Clients Use
Podcasting, Are We? Learn How to Use This Valuable Technology to
Enhance Teaching in the Classroom and Clinic. AOTA Annual
Conference, Houston, TX.
Dec 2008 Rogers, S. L. & White, J. A. Physical Activity and Wellness: Relationship to
Health. Inservice for staff at Washington County Community Corrections.
Hillsboro, OR.
May 2008 Munoz, J.P., Hamilton, T.B., Hooper, B., Rogers, S., Sciulli, J., White, J.A..
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy in Correctional Institutions.
AOTA Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA
October 2007 Rogers, S. L. & Zulak, P. Occupational Therapy Evidence-Based Practice.
Oregon Occupational Therapy Association. Portland, Oregon.
October 2007 Munoz, J., White, J.A., Hooper, B., Hamilton, T. & Rogers, S.L. Occupational
Therapy in a Community Corrections Institution: Support for Occupational
Enrichment. Society for Study of Occupation:USA. Albuquerque, NM
October 2007 Rogers, S.L. Community Corrections and Occupation-Based Intervention.
California Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Jose,
CA.
April 2007 Rogers, S. L. Occupational Therapy in a Community Corrections Institution:
Support for Occupational Enrichment. AOTA Annual Conference, St. Louis.
MO.
Sept 2006 Rogers, S. L. Science behind the art of intervention: A review of
Neuroscience for Therapists. Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon.
Eugene, OR (Peer reviewed)
May 2006 Rogers, S. L. Implementing Occupation-Based Treatment in a Medical Setting
American Occupational Therapy Association. Charlotte, NC. (Peer reviewed)
May 2006 Rogers, S. L. Implications for Health and Wellness in Early and Intermediate
Stage Movement Disorders. American Occupational Therapy Association.
Charlotte, NC. (Peer reviewed-accepted)