Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
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2021 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery, Occupational Therapy,
Orthopaedic Surgery
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
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2022 - Present
Duke Institute for Brain Sciences,
University Institutes and Centers
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 CiteThe 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 CiteA Patient Education Guide to Manage the Effects of Cataracts While Waiting for Surgery.
Journal Article Arch Phys Med Rehabil · June 2025 Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Effect of Nutrient Rich Egg Intervention on Vision, Function and Cognition in Older Adults with Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Clinical TrialCollaborator · Awarded by Eggland's Best, LLC · 2023 - 2026Influence of Vision Impairments on Dementia in Stroke Survivors: A Longitudinal Analysis
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2023 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Columbia University ·
2017
Ed.D.