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Kimberly Hreha

Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery, Occupational Therapy
Box 3003, Durham, NC 27710
40 Duke Medicine Circle, Blue Zone #2506, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery · 2021 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Occupational Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences · 2022 - Present Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, University Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published May 29, 2024
New Faculty Collaborations Explore Emerging Areas From AI to Net Zero Energy

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Recent Publications


Relationship Between Visual Functions and Independence in ADLs and IADLs Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Journal Article Am J Occup Ther · July 1, 2025 IMPORTANCE: Examining an older adult cohort to determine how different types of visual impairment affect independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) is an important first step to better understand h ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Association of Vision and Hearing Impairment on Cognitive Function and Loneliness: Evidence From the Mexican Health and Aging Study.

Journal Article J Aging Health · June 2025 Objectives: We investigated whether self-reported vision and hearing were associated with cognitive function and loneliness among Mexican adults aged 50 and older. Methods: Mexican Health and Aging Study data. Vision/hearing status was self-reported (excel ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Influence of Vision Impairments on Dementia in Stroke Survivors: A Longitudinal Analysis

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2023 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


Columbia University · 2017 Ed.D.