Kayla C. Abraham, MA, OTR/L
Assistant Professor
Department:
SHR-Occupational Therapy
Email:
kabraham@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6334
Education
| University of Louisiana at Monroe, MA, Gerontology | 2000 |
| Northeast Louisiana University, BS, Occupational Therapy | 1997 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, NBCOT Certification | |
| Licensure, MS State Licensure |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Health Related Professions | 07/2007 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Instructor, University Mississippi Medical Center, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Occupational Therapy | 07/1999 - 06/2007 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Curtis KK, McGee M An overview of physician attitudes toward death and dying: History, factors, and implications for medical education. Illness, Crisis, & Loss; 8 (4):341-349 | 2000 |
Thesis | |
| Curtis KK The relationship between health-related quality of life and arthritis in a population of elders in Louisiana | 2000 |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, Disaster Preparedness and Implications for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, UMMC, School of Health Related Professions Research Day | 04/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, The Stages of Disaster: A Survey of Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Knowledge, Engagement, and Attitudes, UMMC, School of Health Related Professions Research Day | 04/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Exploring the Role of an Occupational Therapist in a School-Based Setting Related to the Transition of Students with Disabilities to Postsecondary Education, UMMC, School of Health Related Professions Research Day | 04/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Early mobilization in the ICU: an occupational therapist perspective, School of Health Related Professions Research Day, UMMC | 04/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Current Utilization of Assessments in Occupational Therapy Practice, American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit, Denver, CO | 10/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Preparation Strategies for the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Examination, School of Health Related Professions Research Day, UMMC | 04/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Current Utilization of Assessments in Occupational Therapy, School of Health Related Professions Research Day, UMMC | 04/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Evidenced-based practice resources for the busy clinician, UMMC Rehab Grand Rounds for OT, PT, SLP, UMMC | 11/2013 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Experienced-based to evidence-based practice: building a foundation: Resources, Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association, UMMC | 10/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Preferred Preventions Strategies among Employees in an Academic Health Center, School of Health Related Professions Research Day, UMMC | 04/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, Defining Successful Aging Among Generations, School of Health Related Professions Research Day, UMMC | 04/2012 |
| Poster Presentation, Knowledge of the Eden Alternative Among Occupational Therapy Practitioners in Mississippi, School of Health Related Professions Research Day, UMMC | 04/2009 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Psychiatric problems with the geriatric patient, Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association, UMMC | 04/2002 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Measures of stroke outcomes, UMMC Stroke Update 2001, UMMC | 09/2001 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association, Member | |
| American Occupational Therapy Association, Member | |
| Alpha Eta National Honor Society, Member | |
| Pi Theta Epsilon National Honor Society, Faculty Advisor Gamma Lambda Chapter charter memberrship 2008-2010 | |
| Sigma Phi Omega National Gerontology Honor Society, Officer, President/Elect/Past |
Committee Service
| Department of Occupational Therapy MOT Fieldwork Committee, Member | |
| Department of Occupational Therapy MOT Curriculum and Evaluation Committee, Member | |
| Department of Occupational Therapy MOT Strategic Alliances Committee, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-RESEARCH AFFAIRS, Member |
Community Service
| Mississippi Makos Swim Team, Board Member, Treasurer | 09/2023 - Present |
| Webster Animal Shelter, Volunteer | |
| St. Andrew's Parent Association, Volunteer | |
| Mississippi Girlchoir, Board Member |
Teaching Experience
| OT638, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research and Evidence Based Practice III | Summer |
| OT639, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Proposal II | Summer |
| OT649, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Project I | Fall |
| OT618, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research and Evidence Based Practice I | Fall |
| OT658, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research and Evidence Based Practive IV | Spring |
| OT659, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Reseach Project II | Spring |
| OT628, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research and Evidence Based Practice II | Spring |
| OT629, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Proposal I | Spring |
| OT614, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Occupation-Based Practice I | Fall |