HCHSIS Publications

Editors: Please reach out to the editors to submit your article for publication.

Sue Doyle PhD OTR/L Email: sue@thehomeaccessibilitytherapist.com

Adrianne Smile EdD, OTD, OTR/L Email: AMS1092@pitt.edu

Call for Papers.

Get published on our SIS platform. We are looking for authors interested in getting published with us. Email the editors for further information. Topics are related to our COPs and focus areas. We are also looking for articles on the following topics from a community-based perspective: August – Spinal Muscular Atrophy; September – Healthy Aging/Fall prevention; October – Intimate partner violence, mental illness, or primary care issues for the community-based therapist; November – Alzheimers, diabetes; December – driving.

Publications- HCHSIS Practice Connections

Natural Disasters and Complex Emergencies: Mobilizing Occupational Therapy

Grill, M. (2026, June 22nd) Natural disasters and complex emergencies: Mobilizing occupational therapy. HCHSIS Practice Connections. https://hchsis.aota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Natural-Disasters-and-Complex-Emergencies-1.pdf

Occupational Therapy in Pelvic Health: A Case of Chronic Constipation.

Recommended citation: Kuemper, K., & Shearon, T.L. (2025, September 22). Occupational therapy in pelvic health: A case of chronic constipation. HCHSIS Practice Connections. https://hchsis.aota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pelvic-health-sept-2025-microsite-publication.pdf

The Sandwich Generation: The Missing Ingredient.

Recommended citation: Adams, O., Bruff, M., Murphy, M., Puffer, B., Herlache, E., & Woolwine, H. (2025, May 9th) The sandwich generation: The missing ingredient. HCHSIS Practice Connections. https://hchsis.aota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/the-sandwich-generation-3.pdf

 

Nature-Based Health Promotion: Enhancing Mental Well-Being and Quality of Life in Transitional Living

Recommended Citation: Minard, C., Hickey, J.M. , & Davis, H. (2025, June 20th) Nature-based health promotion: Enhancing mental well-being and quality of life in transitional living. HCHSIS Practice Connections. https://hchsis.aota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/nbi-publication-minard-hickey-davis-june-2025.pdf

Occupational Therapists and Law Enforcement: Partnering for Safer Communities

Recommended citation: Hape, K., Pace, J., & Rexing, S. (2025, June 23rd) Occupational therapists and law enforement: Partnering for safer communities. HCHSIS Practice Connections. https://hchsis.aota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/occupational-therapy-and-law-enforcement-june-2025.pdf