Target Audience

Occupational therapists.

Learning Objectives

1. Summarize the main evidence and outcomes related to the interventions presented in the critically appraised topics.
2. Identify how the presented evidence can be applied to enhance clinical decision-making in their own practice or field of study.
3. Reflect on how the evidence shared could influence future interventions, patient outcomes, and clinical practice.

DMU Faculty

Nicole Kuhl, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS 
Capstone Coordinator, Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Dr. Kuhl has practiced in adult inpatient rehabilitation at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Center since 2011 and received an academic appointment at Drake University in 2019. Dr. Kuhl practiced at a wheelchair seating and positioning clinic at the MercyOne Iowa Health and Fitness Center. Dr. Kuhl is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and continues to practice in adult inpatient rehabilitation and brain injury. Dr. Kuhl enjoys facilitating student growth to develop their own interests in clinical practice skills, research skills, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and theory development.

Dr. Kuhl serves as the Iowa Ambassador to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and the Communications Social Media Officer for the Brain Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (BI-ISIG) for the American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine (ACRM). Dr. Kuhl served as the Chair of the Education and Research Committee for the Iowa Occupational Therapy Association from 2019-2021.

Education

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy: University of South Dakota
• Master of Occupational Therapy: University of South Dakota
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Criminal Justice: University of South Dakota