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Nancy A. Baker, ScD, MPH, OTR/L CURRICULUM VITAE _____________________________________________________________________________________ BIOGRAPHICAL Name: Nancy A. Baker Business Address: Department of Occupational Therapy School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 5012 Forbes Tower University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Business Phone: (412) 383-6607 Business Fax: (412) 383-6613 Email address: [email protected]

EDUCATION and TRAINING UNDERGRADUATE:

Dates Attended Name and Location of Institute Degree Year Major Discipline

Sep 1981- Aug 1985

Tufts University - Boston School of Occupational Therapy, Medford, MA

Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude), 1985

Occupational Therapy

GRADUATE:

Dates Attended Name and Location of Institute Degree Year Major Discipline

Sep 1996 – Sep 1997 Boston University – Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston, MA

Master of Science, 1996

Occupational Therapy

Sep 1997 – May 2000 Boston University – Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston, MA

Doctor of Science, 2000

Therapeutic Studies

Jan 2005 – Apr 2009 University of Pittsburgh – Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Public Health, 2009

Epidemiology

DISCIPLINE SPECIALIZATION: Musculoskeletal health APPOINTMENTS and POSITIONS

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

Years Inclusive Department, Name and Location of Institution Rank/Title

2015 to present Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA

Associate Professor w/ tenure (FT)

2014 to 2015 Centers for Disease Control, Arthritis Division, Atlanta Georgia

Guest Researcher (Sabbatical)

2009 to 2015 Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA

Associate Professor w/ tenure (10 mos appt.)

Nancy A. Baker, ScD, MPH, OTR/L


2001 to 2008 Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA

Assistant Professor (10 mos appt.)

2007 to 2012 Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, PA

Associate Professor

2002 to present Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA

Graduate Faculty

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS:

Years Inclusive Department, Name and Location of Institution Title

Sep 1985 to Oct 1986 Saint Francis Hospital; Poughkeepsie, NY Staff Therapist

Oct 1986 to Dec 1987 Department of Occupational Therapy, Gaylord Hospital; Wallingford, CT

Staff Therapist

Jan 1989 to Sep 1989 Occupational Therapy Department, New England Rehabilitation Hospital, Woburn, MA

Staff Therapist

Oct 1989 to Dec 1991 Work Hardening, Occupational Orthopaedic Center, Pawtucket, RI

Supervisor

Jan 1992 to Aug 1992 Work Hardening, The Turning Point, Pawtucket, RI Per Diem Occupational Therapist

Jan 1992 to Aug 1992 Work Hardening, Occupational Orthopaedic Center, Pawtucket, RI

Consultant

Sep 1992 to Aug 1996 Work Hardening, The HealthCenter, Green Bay, WI Supervisor

Jul 2000 to Jul 2001 Department of Energy’s Former Workers’ Program, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA

Project Coordinator

CERTIFICATION and LICENSURE

SPECIALITY CERTIFICATION: National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy (#AA511337) Aug 1985 PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy (#OC008044) Jan 2002 MEMBERSHIP in PROFESSIONAL and SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

Organization Years Inclusive

American Occupational Therapy Association 1985 to present Sigma Xi, Boston University Chapter 1999 to 2010 Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2004 to present Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2003 to present Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association 2002 to present World Federation of Occupational Therapy 2006 to present



HONORS & AWARDS Years Inclusive National Institute of Health Traineeship through the National Center

for Medical Rehabilitation Research of the National Institute of Child Health and Development through Boston University, Sargent College Department of Occupational Therapy

1996-1999

2nd Place Poster Boston University Graduate Student Science Research Day – Participation in Work: Factors Predicting Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Telecommunication Workers

1999

Fellow: United States Bone and Joint Decade Young Investigators Initiative

2005

Health Professional Investigator Award: American College of Rheumatology/Research and Education Foundation

2007

Academy of Research (elected): American Occupational Therapy Foundation

2009

Leadership Service Commendation: American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)

2013

Academic Educator Award: Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association (POTA)

2013

Ann Kunkel Advocacy Award: Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals

2014

Fellow of the Research Participation Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Arthritis Division administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

2014 to 2015

Guest Researcher: CDC Division of Population Health: Arthritis, Epilepsy, and Well-Being Branch (Sabbatical)

2014 to 2015

Visiting Scholar: Center for Rehabilitation Research Using Large Datasets; University of Texas Medical Branch (NIH Grant R24_HD065702). Faculty Mentor Dr. Soham al Snih

2014 to 2015

Founding Member, Leaders & Legacies Society: America Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)

2015

Elected Fellow: American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows

2017

Jeanette Bair’s Writer Award, American Occupational Therapy Association

2017

PUBLICATIONS

1. Research Articles in Refereed Journals (*indicates mentee)

Data-Based Articles 1. Baker NA, Jacobs K, Trombly C. The effect of video display terminal (VDT) mouse use on muscle

contractions of the shoulder and forearm. Work. 1999;12(2):109-116. (PMID: 12441424)



2. Baker NA, Jacobs K, Carifio J. The ability of background factors, work practices, and psychosocial variables to predict the severity of musculoskeletal discomfort. Occupational Ergonomics. 1999/2000;2(1):27-41.

3. Jacobs K, Baker NA. The association between children's computer use and musculoskeletal discomfort. Work. 2002;18(3):221-226. (PMID: 12441562)

4. Baker NA, Jacobs K, Tickle-Degnen L. The association between the meaning of working and musculoskeletal discomfort. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 2003;31(4):235-247.

5. Baker NA, Jacobs K, Tickle-Degnen L. A methodology for developing evidence about meaning in occupation: Exploring the meaning of working. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health. 2003;23(2):57-66.

6. Baker NA, Redfern M. Developing an observational instrument to evaluate personal computer keyboarding style. Applied Ergonomics. 2005;36:345-354. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2004.11.003 (PMID: 15854578)

7. Allaire S, Niu J, Wolfe F, Baker NA, Michaud K, LaValley M. Extent of occupational hand use among persons with rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care & Research). 2006;55:294-299. doi: 10.1002/art.21839 (PMID: 16583427)

8. Baker NA, Cham R, *Cidboy E, *Cook J, Redfern M. Kinematics of the fingers and hands during computer keyboard use. Clinical Biomechanics. 2007;22:34-43. (PMID: 17052825)

9. *Cook J, Baker NA, Cham R, *Cidboy E, Redfern M. Measurements of wrist and finger postures: A comparison of goniometric and motion capture techniques. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2007;23:70-78. (PMID: 17585179)

10. Baker NA, Cham R, *Cidboy E, *Cook J, Redfern M. Digit kinematics during typing with standard and ergonomic keyboard configurations. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 2007;37:345-355. doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2006.12.004

11. *Brininger TL, Rogers JC, Holm MB, Baker NA, Li Z-M, Goitz RJ. Efficacy of a fabricated customized splint and tendon and nerve gliding exercises for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2007;88:1429-1435. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2007.07.019 (PMID: 17964883)

12. Baker NA, Sussman N, Redfern M. Discriminating between individuals with and without musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity by means of items related to computer keyboard use. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 2008;18:157-165. doi: 10.1007/s10926-008-9127-2 (PMID: 18275932)

13. Baker NA, *Cook J, Redfern M. Rater reliability and concurrent validity of the Keyboard Personal Computer Style instrument (K-PeCS). Applied Ergonomics. 2009;40:136-144. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2007.12.008 (PMID: 18275932)

14. Baker NA, Rogers JC, Rubinstein EN, Allaire SH, Wasko MC. Problems experienced by people with arthritis when using a computer. Arthritis Care & Research. 2009;61:614-622. doi: 10.1002/art.24465 (PMID: 19405002)

15. Baker NA, Redfern M. Potentially problematic postures during work site keyboard use. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2009;53:386-397. (PMID: 19708467)

16. Baker NA, *Gustafson NP, Rogers JC. The association between rheumatoid arthritis related structural changes in hands and computer keyboard operation. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation.



2010;20:59-68. doi: DOI 10.1007/s10926-009-9216-x (PMID: 19898778)

17. Baker NA, Rogers JC. Association between computer use speed and age, impairments in function, and touch typing training in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Care & Research. 2010;62:242-250. doi: 10.1002/acr.20074 (PMID: 20191524)

18. *Torok KS, Baker NA, Lucas M, Domsic RT, Boudreau R, Medsger TA. Reliability and validity of the Delta Finger-to-Palm measurement in systemic sclerosis. Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology. 2010;28(Suppl. 58):S28-S36. (PMID: 20576211)

19. *Allin S, Baker NA, *Eckel E, Ramanan D. Robust tracking of the upper limb for functional stroke assessment. IEEE on Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering. 2010;18:542-550. doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2010.2047267 (PMID: 2037848)

20. *Toosi K, Baker NA, Impink BG, Boninger, M. Effects of computer keyboarding on ultrasonographic measures of the median nerve. American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 2011;54:826-833. doi: 10.1002/ajim.20983 (PMID: 21739468)

21. Baker NA, *Moehling K, Rubinstein E, Wollstein R, *Gustafson NP, Baratz M. The comparative effectiveness of combined lumbrical muscle splints and stretches on symptoms and function in carpal tunnel syndrome. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2012;93:1-10. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2011.08.013 (PMID: 22200381)

22. Baker NA, Rubinstein E, Rogers JC. Problems and accommodation strategies reported by computer users with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 2012;22:353-362 doi: 10.1007/s10926-012-9353-5 (PMID: 22270231)

23. Baker NA, *Aufman E, Poole J. Computer use problems and accommodation strategies at work and home for people with systemic sclerosis: A needs assessment. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2012;66:368-375. doi:10.5014/ajot.2012.003467 (PMID: 22549603)

24. Baker NA, *Livengood H, Jacobs K. The reliability and validity of the Computer Workstation Checklist. Work. 2013;45:213-221. doi:103233/WOR-131603 (PMID: 23478370)

25. Baker NA, *Xui K, *Moehling K, Li Z-M. Dynamic postures of the transverse metacarpal arch during typing. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2013;29(6):810-816. (PMID 23549206)

26. Baker NA, *Moehling K. The relationship between musculoskeletal symptoms, postures and the fit between workers’ anthropometrics and their computer workstation configuration. Work. 2013;46:3-10. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-1480 (PMID: 22976166)

27. Baker NA, *Moehling K, *Desai, AR, *Gustafson NP. The effect of carpal tunnel syndrome on grip and pinch strength compared to gender and age matched normative data. Arthritis Care & Research. 2013;65:2041-2045. doi :10.1002/acr.22089 (PMID: 23925936)

28. Wong A, Baker NA, Smith L, Rosen CA. Prevalence and risk factors for musculoskeletal problems associated with microlaryngeal surgery: A national survey. Laryngoscope. 2014 124(8):1854-61. doi: 10.1002/lary.24367. Epub 2014 Jun 10. (PMID: 24108662)

29. Baker NA, *Livengood HM. Symptom severity and conservative treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome in association with eventual carpal tunnel release. Journal of Hand Surgery. 2014;39:1792-1798. Doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.04.034 (PMID: 24909563)

30. Baker NA, Jacobs K. The feasibility and accuracy of using a remote method to assess computer workstations. Human Factors. 2014;56:784-788. doi:10.1177/0018720813503985 (PMID: 25029902)



31. Baker NA, *Moehling K, Park SY. The effect of a fixed split-angle keyboard on musculoskeletal discomfort: A randomized cross-over trial. Work. 2015;50(4):677-86. doi: 10.3233/WOR-131797 (PMID: 24284689)

32. Baker NA, Barbour K, Helmick C, Zack MM, Al Snih S. Associations between arthritis and change in physical function in U.S. retirees. Journal of Gerontology A: Biological Sciences Medical Sciences. 2017;72(1):127-133. doi 10.1093/gerona/glw075 (PMID: 27121962)

33. Bove AM, Baker NB, *Livengood H, King V, Mancino J, Popchak A, Fitzgerald K. Task-specific training for adults with chronic knee pain: a case series. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (accepted for publication)

34. Qin J, Barbour L, Murphy L, Baker, NA, Helmick C, Theis K, Schwartz T, Renner J, Nelson A, Allen K, Jordan J. Lifetime Risk of Symptomatic Hand Osteoarthritis: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project. Arthritis & Rheumatology (accepted for publication)

35. Baker NA, Barbour K, Helmick C, Zack M, Al Snih S. Arthritis and cognitive impairment in older adults. International Rheumatology. 2017;37(6):955-961. doi 10.1007/s00296-017-3698-1 (PMID: 28337526)

Review

36. Baker NA. The effectiveness of feedback in improving safe behaviors; A review of the literature. Work. 1998;11(2):163-172. (PMID: 24441557)

37. Baker NA. How useful is the term ‘Cumulative Trauma Disorder?’. Work. 1999;13(2):97-106. (PMID: 12441555)

38. Baker NA, Jacobs K. The nature of working in the United States: An occupational therapy perspective. Work. 2003;20:53-61. (PMID: 12632003)

39. *Livengood HM, Baker NA. The role of occupational therapy in vision rehabilitation of individuals with glaucoma. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2015;37(13):1202-8. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2014.961651. Epub 2014 Sep 22. (PMID: 25243762)

Meta-Analyses

40. Baker NA, Tickle-Degnen L. The effectiveness of physical, psychological, and functional interventions in treating clients with Multiple Sclerosis: A meta-analysis. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2001;55:324-331. (PMID: 11723974)

41. Baker NA, *Cidboy E. The effect of three alternative keyboard designs on forearm pronation, wrist extension, and ulnar deviation: A meta-analysis. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2006;60:40-49. (PMID: 16541983)

Invited Journal Articles

42. Levesque MC, Rogers JC, Baker NA, Schlenk EA, Starz T. Understanding function in RA: An update on “treat to target.” Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2012;29(1). http://www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com/display/article/1145622/2029541

43. Rogers JC, Baker NA, Schlenk EA, Levesque MC, Starz T. Understanding function in RA: Importance and measurement. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2012;29(2). http://www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com/display/article/1145622/2041533

44. Baker NA, Rogers JC, Schlenk EA, Levesque MC, Starz T. Understanding function in RA: Assessing function in RA. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2012;29(3)

http://www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com/display/article/1145622/2029541





45. Starz T, Schlenk EA, Levesque MC, Baker NA, Rogers JC. Understanding function in RA: Practical evaluation in the outpatient setting. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2012;29(4). http://www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com/display/article/1145622/2066765

46. Schlenk EA, Starz T, Levesque MC, Baker NA, Rogers JC. Understanding function in RA: The nurse’s role in patient evaluation. Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2012;29(5). http://www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com/display/article/1145622/2083369

47. Steultjens E, Baker NA, Aas R. Organizational leadership, health risk screening, individually tailored programs, and supportive workplace culture might reduce presenteeism. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. 2012:59(3):247-248. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2012.01019.x (PMID: 22690776)

48. Jacobs K, Blanchard B, Baker NA. Telehealth and ergonomics: a pilot study. Technology and Health Care. 2012;20(5):445-458. doi: 10.3233/THC-2012-0692 (PMID: 23079948)

49. Allaire SJ, Backman CL, AlHeresh R, Baker NA. Ergonomic intervention for employed persons with rheumatic conditions. Work. 2013;46:355-361. Doi. 10.3233/WOR-131761 (PMID: 24201452)

50. Babour KE, Helmick CG, Luo Y-H, Murphy LB, Hootman JM, Theis K, Anderson LA, Stevens JA, Sugerman DE, Baker NA. Falls and fall injuries among adults with arthritis - United States, 2012. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). 2014, May 2; 63(17):379-383. (PMID: 24785984)

51. Murphy LB, Helmick CG, Dominick KA, Theis KA, Baker NA, Murray GR, Qin J, Hootman JM, Brady TJ, Barbour KE. Arthritis among veterans in United States, behavioral risk factor surveillance system, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). 2014, Nov 7th; 63(44):999-1003. (PMID: 26042649)

52. Qin J, Theis KA, Barbour KE, Helmick CG, Baker NA, Brady TJ. The impact of arthritis and multiple chronic conditions on selected life domains, United States, 2013. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). 2015, Jun 5; 64(21):578-582. (PMID: 26042649)

Submitted Articles

1. Baker NA, Theis K, Qin J, Brady T, Barbour K, Helmick C. Prevalence and correlates of internet use for accessing health information access among U.S. adults with and without arthritis, NHIS 2013. American Journal of Epidemiology

2. *Livengood H, Skidmore E, Bilonick RA, Conner IP, McCue M, Baker NA Evaluation of vision-specific quality of life an participation in adults with glaucoma. Ophthalmology

3. *Livengood H, Skidmore E, Bilonick RA, Conner IP, McCue M, Baker NA. Participation in adults with glaucoma: a cross-sectional study of the relationship between glaucoma severity and participation. Disability & Rehabilitation

4. *Pure E, Terhorst L, Baker NA. Movement and manual therapy for adults with arthritis: National Health Interview Survey. AC&R

5. Baker NA, *Livengood H, Nau AC, Owens G, Chambers AJ, Trout J, Cham R. Effect of central and peripheral vision occlusion on motor performance during hand coordination tasks. IIE TOEHF

2. Other Publications

Published Abstracts

1. Baker NA, *Sipp AL. The association between impairments due to rheumatoid arthritis and typing skills. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2008;59(9 supp):S643.






2. Guo X, *Moehling K, Narayanan P, Li Z-M, Baker NA. Development of a kinematic model characterizing keyboarding motions of the wrist and fingers. Pittsburgh Orthopedic Journal. 2009;20:187.

3. Baker NA, Rogers JC. The association between hand impairment and hand function in rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2009;60(10 supp):S693.

4. Baker NA, Rogers JC. Problems and coping strategies reported by computer users with RA. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2009;60(10 supp):S694.

5. Allaire SL, Baker NA, Keysor J. Beliefs and practice of occupational therapists and physical therapists about their role in addressing the health-related work problems of patients with chronic health conditions. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2009;60(10 supp):S694.

6. Baker NA, *Gustafson NP, *Shin HK, Rogers JC. The effect of structural deformity on typing styles of touch typists with rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2010;62(10 supp):S896.

7. Allaire SL, Keysor JJ, Baker NA, Niu J, LaValley MP. Formation of solutions for rheumatic condition-related work barriers by occupational and physical therapists. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2010;62(10 supp):S896-S897.

8. Baker NA, *Moehling K, Rubinstein E, Wollstein R, Gustafson NP, Baratz M. Lumbrical splinting and stretching versus standard treatment on grip, pinch, and dexterity in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2012;64(10 supp):S1025-1026.

9. Baker NA, *Moehling K. The effect of a systematic, personalized computer workstation redesign on musculoskeletal symptoms. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2012;64(10 supp):S1026-1027.

10. Baker NA, Eng H, Feng J, Lyons J, Hwang YG, Liang K, Moreland LW. Measuring rheumatoid arthritis remission: Which index of disease activity best predicts work status? Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2014;66(11 supp):S392.

11. Baker NA, Theis K. Accommodation strategies reported by computer users with osteoarthritis. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 2015;74 (sup 2):1304.

12. Baker NA, Theis K, Helmick C, Barbour K, Brady T. Are us adults with arthritis using the internet to access health information? A population-based study. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 2015;74 (sup 2):1286.

13. Qin J, Barbour KE, Murphy L, Helmick CG, Baker NA, Theis K, Schwartz T, Renner JB, Nelson, Allen K, Jordan JM. Lifetime risk of symptomatic hand osteoarthritis: The Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project [abstract]. Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2015; 67 (suppl 10). http://acrabstracts.org/abstract/lifetime-risk-of-symptomatic-hand-osteoarthritis-the-johnston-county-osteoarthritis-project/.

14. *Livengood HM, Baker NA. Exploring participation in individuals with glaucoma. Visibility. 2015;8:18-19.

15. Baker NA. The association between arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome: National Health Interview Survey, 2010. [abstract]. Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2016; 68 (suppl 10) http://acrabstracts.org/abstract/the-association-between-arthritis-and-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-national-health-interview-survey-2010/.

Conference Proceedings

http://acrabstracts.org/abstract/the-association-between-arthritis-and-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-national-health-interview-survey-2010/

http://acrabstracts.org/abstract/the-association-between-arthritis-and-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-national-health-interview-survey-2010/



1. Baker NA, Redfern M. Developing an instrument to measure keyboarding style: Obtaining content validity. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 47th Annual Meeting; 2003 Oct; Boulder CO. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society; 2003; 1164-1168 p.

2. *Ugbolue UC, Christopher TH, Baker NA, Li Z-M. Kinematics of mouse scrolling. XXth Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and 29th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics; 2005 Aug; Cleveland, OH. American Society of Biomechanics; 2005.

3. Baker NA, Redfern M. Measuring computer style: The frequency and distribution of computer keyboard behaviors. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 50th Annual Meeting; 2006 Oct 13-17; San Francisco, CA. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society; 2006. 1351-1355 p.

4. Baker NA, *Cook J, Redfern M. The effect of gender on finger angles during keyboarding. 30th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics; 2006 Sep 6-9; Blacksburg, VA. American Society of Biomechanics; 2006.

5. Baker NA, Redfern M. The association between computer typing style and typing speed. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 51st Annual Meeting; 2007 Oct 1-5; Baltimore, MD. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society; 2007. 869-873 p.

6. Baker NA, Rogers JC. The associations between biomechanical impairments and hand function in people with rheumatoid arthritis. 33rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics; 2009 Aug 26-29; State College, PA. American Society of Biomechanics; 2009.

7. Lee D, Dennerlein J, Baker NA. Inter-rater Reliability of the Mouse-Personal Computer Style Instrument (M-PeCS). Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 53rd Annual Meeting; 2009. 917-921 p.

8. Baker NA, *Moehling K, *Xiu KH. The accuracy of self-report in determining computer use duration. PREMUS: 7th International Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Disorders; 2010.

9. Baker NA. The relationship between computer-related discomfort and everyday activities. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 54th Annual Meeting; 2010. 714-717.

10. Baker NA, Jacobs K. Tele-ergonomics: A novel approach to computer workstation ergonomic assessment and modification. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 54th Annual Meeting; 2010. 723-726 p.

11. Baker NA. The effect of a systematic, participatory computer workstation redesign on musculoskeletal symptoms. Proceedings of the NORA symposium: Achieving impact through research and partnerships; 2011. 46 p.

12. Baker NA, Moehling, K. The moderating effect of the severity of baseline musculoskeletal discomfort on the effect of an alternative keyboard: A 5-month randomized clinical trial. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 56th Annual Meeting; 2012. 648-631 p.

13. Baker NA. The effectiveness of alternative keyboards at reducing musculoskeletal symptoms at work: A review. Proceedings of 4th International Conference of Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management/in the 15th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction; 2013;Part II, LNCS 8026. 189-195 p.

14. Qin J, Barbour K, Murphy L, Baker NA, Helmick C, Theis K, Schwartz T, Renner J, Nelson A, Allen K, Jordan J. Lifetime risk of symptomatic hand osteoarthritis. Proceedings of the 64th EIS Conference; 2015. 84 p. (Winner – J. Virgil Peavy Memorial Award)



15. Baker NA, Theis K. The effect of psychosocial variables on musculoskeletal symptoms during alternative and standard keyboard use. Proceedings of Work, Stress and Health 2015: Sustainable Work, Sustainable Health, Sustainable Organizations; 2015.

16. Baker NA, Theis K. Accommodation strategies reported by computer users with osteoarthritis. Proceedings of Work, Stress and Health 2015: Sustainable Work, Sustainable Health, Sustainable Organizations; 2015.

17. Qin J, Barbour K, Theis K, Baker NA, Helmick C, Wheaton A, Cunningham T. Prevalence of sleep problems among workers and non-workers by arthritis status. Proceedings of Work, Stress and Health 2015: Sustainable Work, Sustainable Health, Sustainable Organizations; 2015.

Invited Conference Proceedings

1. Baker NA. Examining personal computer keyboard style, Invited Speaker. 8th Marconi Conference; 2007 Apr 14 to 15; Holland, MI.

Books and Book Chapters

1. Baker NA. Anthropometry. In: Jacobs K, editor. Ergonomics for therapists. 2nd ed. Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston; 1999. 49-84 p.

2. Jacobs K, Baker NA. Work – a historical perspective. In: Kornblau B, Jacobs K, editors. Self-paced clinical course work: Principles and practice. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association; 2001. p. 2-11.

3. Baker NA, Sanders M. The individual workers perspective. In: Sanders M, editor. The management of cumulative trauma disorders. Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2003. p. 15-24.

4. Baker NA. Analyzing evidence for practice. In: Kielhofner G, editor. Scholarship in occupational therapy: Methods of inquiry for enhancing practice. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis; 2006. p. 663-684.

5. Baker NA. Anthropometry. In: Jacobs K, editor. Ergonomics for therapists. 3rd ed. St Louis, MO: Elsevier; 2007. p. 73-93.

6. Fitzgerald GK, Baker NA. Principles of rehabilitation: PT and OT. In Hochberg MC, Silman AJ, Smolen JS, Weinblatt ME, Weisman MH editors. Rheumatology. 5th ed. Phildelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2010. p. 441-448.

7. Baker NA, Jacobs K. Tele-ergonomics. In Kumar S, Cohn ER, editors. Telerehabilitation. New York, NY: Spring-Verlag London; 2013. p. 163-174.

8. Baker NA, Tickle-Degnen L. Evidence-based practice: Integrating evidence to inform practice. In Schell, Gillen, Scaffa editors. Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy. 12th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2014. p. 398-412.

9. Fitzgerald GK, Baker NA, Farrokhi, S. Principles of rehabilitation: physical and occupational therapy. In Hochberg MC, Silman AJ, Smolen JS, Weinblatt ME, Weisman MH editors. Rheumatology. 6th ed. 2015. p. 375-381.

10. Baker NA. Musculoskeletal impairments. In Bowyer P, editor. American Occupational Therapy Association NBCOT Exam Prep; 2013; Online Resource. http://nbcotexamprep.aota.org/welcome.

11. Taylor RR, Kielhofner G, Baker NA. Occupational therapy as an evidence-based profession. In Taylor RR, editor. Research in Occupational Therapy. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis; 2017. p. 1-10.

http://nbcotexamprep.aota.org/welcome



12. Taylor RR, Baker NA, Sudswad P. Reading and understanding published and presented research. In Taylor RR, editor. Research in Occupational Therapy. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis; 2017. p. 34-46.

Non-refereed publications

1. Murphy SL, Baker NA, Ma H-I. Measuring quality of life. OT Practice. 1999; 4(7): 5-15.

2. Baker NA. AOTA evidence-based practice literature review for occupational therapy with neurodegenerative disorders - subsection on MS, ALS, and TM. American Occupational Therapy Association Evidence-based Practice Web Site. http://www.aota.org/members/area15/evbriefs.asp?PLACE=/members/area15/evbriefs.asp; 2003.

3. Baker NA. Ergonomically correct offices can help employees to work more efficiently. Pittsburgh Business Times. 2006; Mar 31 to Apr 3: 17.

4. Baker NA. Alternative keyboards. Work & Industry Special Interest Section Quarterly. 2009, Sep; 23(3):1-4.

5. *Baird JM, Baker NA. Tailoring the AOTA Fieldwork Educator Certificate Program: Lessons learned from the University of Pittsburgh. OT Practice. 2010, Nov 8: 11-14.

6. Rogers JC, Schlenk E, Baker NA, Levesque M, Starz T. Practical understanding of function in rheumatoid arthritis. UPMC Physicians Resources, online CME. http://www.upmcphysicianresources.com/cme-course/practical-understanding-of-function-in-rheumatoid-arthritis

7. *Gustafson N, Jacobs B, Baker NA. Help for hands: Conservative treatments for patients with thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. The Rheumatologist. 2014, Mar; 8(3): 31-33.

8. *Reichl K, Baker NA. Critically Appraised Paper for "Controlled study of neuroprosthetic functional electrical stimulation in sub-acute post-stroke rehabilitation" Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 37(1). Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association, Evidence-Based Practice Project. 2016 Available online at http://www.aota.org/...aspx

9. *Driscoll M, Baker NA. Breaking the cycle: OT's role in chronic pain management. OT Practice. 2016, Oct 24;21(19):8-14. (Awarded the Jeanette Bair Writer’s Award for best article in OT Practice in 2016)

10. *Baird JM, Baker NA. Role-Play: A Teaching Technique for Fieldwork Learning. OT Practice. 2017, Apr 24;22(7):18-21.

11. *Dickson K, *Habovick N, *White J, *Marsico A, Baker NA. Critically Appraised Paper for "Evaluation of an agency-based occupational therapy intervention to facilitate aging in place" The Gerontologist, 53. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association, Evidence-Based Practice Project. 2017 Available online at http://www.aota.org/...aspx

12. *Habovick N, *Dickson K, *White J, *Marsico A, Baker NA. Critically Appraised Paper for Caregiver stress and outcomes of children with pediatric feeding disorders treated in an intensive interdisciplinary program. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 33(6), Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association, Evidence-Based Practice Project. 2017 Available online at http://www.aota.org/...aspx

13. Baker NA, King T. Arthritis: How do we address the burden of this debilitating disease? National Black Nurses Association News, 2017 Winter Edition: 32-33. http://www.nbna.org/files/Revised%20Winter%202017%20Newsletter.pdf

http://www.upmcphysicianresources.com/cme-course/practical-understanding-of-function-in-rheumatoid-arthritis


http://www.aota.org/...aspx



http://www.nbna.org/files/Revised%20Winter%202017%20Newsletter.pdf



Recognition of Scholarly Works

1. Baker NA. Winter injury prevention. Appearance on Pittsburgh Today Live – KDKA-TV Channel 2; 24 Jan 2007; Pittsburgh, PA.

2. Baker NA, Rogers JC, Rubinstein EN, Allaire SH, Wasko MC. Problems experienced by people with arthritis when using a computer. Arthritis Care & Research. 2009;61:614-622. doi: 10.1002/art.24465 (PMID: 19405002)

Picked up in 2 online sources: Rheumatology Morning Wire, Medpage Today (2009 May 11)

Fighting Fatigue.org http://www.fightingfatigue.org/fibromyalgia-arthritis-linked-to-computer-problems/

3. Baker NA, Gustafson NP, Rogers JC. The association between rheumatoid arthritis related structural changes in hands and computer keyboard operation. Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. 2010;20:59-68. doi: DOI 10.1007/s10926-009-9216-x (PMID: 19898778)

Picked up in 38 online sources: Analyze Arthritis (Jan, 2010); About.com - Rheumatoid Arthritis/Joint Conditions (2010 Jan); Arthritis Research Campaign (2010 Jan 28); e! Science News (2010 Jan 28); First Science News (2010 Jan 28); Jeneng News (2010 Jan 28); The Medical News (2010 Jan 28); PhysOrg Mobile (2010 Jan 28); Stone Hearth Newsletter: Arthritis (2010 Jan 28); Red Orbit (2010 Jan 28); A Figment of Fitness (2010 Jan 29); DNAIndia.com (2010 Jan 29); Health News (2010 Jan 29); The Info Sage (2010 Jan 29); Medical News Today (2010 Jan 29); Medicine Net (2010 Jan 29); MedPage Today (2010 Jan 29); One India (2010 Jan 29); Science Daily (2010 Jan 29); SiFy (2010 Jan 29); Thai Indian (2010 Jan 29); WebMD (2010 Jan 29); Yahoo!News (2010 Jan 29); ZeeNews.com (2010 Jan 30); Med India (2010 Jan 31); Discoverymen.com (2010 Feb); MedicineWorld.Org (2010 Feb); Battling for Health: Arthritis (2010 Feb 1); I am Chiq (2010 Feb 1); RTT News (2010 Feb 1); Modern Medicine (2010 Feb 4); Orthopedics This Week – Extremities (2010 Feb 11); Pittsburgh Star (2010 Feb 18); E medicine Health (2010 Feb 19); Indic Post (2010 Feb 19); Kenya Star (2010 Feb 19); China National News (2010 Feb 20); Argentina Star: Crossroads Research (2010 Feb 29).

Jon F. 12 Secrets to Ease Hand & Knuckle Pain. Real Time Pain Relief. 2015, Oct 23 https://rtpr.com/article/12-secrets-ease-hand-knuckle-pain

Rodney Bluestone Medical Doctors, Type without pain. 2011, Jul 20. https://bluestonemedical.wordpress.com/tag/dr-nancy-baker/

4. Baker NA, Moehling K, Rubinstein E, Wollstein R, Gustafson NP, Baratz M. The comparative effectiveness of combined lumbrical muscle splints and stretches on symptoms and function in carpal tunnel syndrome. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2012;93:1-10. doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2011.08.013 (PMID: 22200381)

Selected as a CME activity in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

SciVerse ScienceDirect Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Top 25 Hottest Articles list for 2012 Jan-Mar

Basis of article in Good Housekeeping (2012 Sep). DIY Wrist relief. p. 45.

5. Baker NA, Moehling K, Park SY. The effect of a fixed split-angle keyboard on musculoskeletal discomfort: A randomized cross-over trial. Work. 2013, Dec: e-pub ahead of print. doi:10.3233/WOR-131797

Belser A. University of Pittsburgh researcher: 'Alternative' keyboards aren't healthier. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 6 Jan 2014. Post-gazette.com. 2014 Jan 7

http://www.fightingfatigue.org/fibromyalgia-arthritis-linked-to-computer-problems/

http://www.fightingfatigue.org/fibromyalgia-arthritis-linked-to-computer-problems/

https://bluestonemedical.wordpress.com/tag/dr-nancy-baker/



Wiggen, S. University of Pittsburgh study shows ergonomic keyboards may not be better. WTAE News. 2014 Jan 2. Video. http://www.wtae.com/news/local/allegheny/university-of-pittsburgh-study-shows-ergonomic-keyboards-may-not-be-better/-/10927008/23743502/-/cwspd4/-/index.html. 2014 Jan 3.

Johnson, A. One size doesn’t fit all. Safety + Health. 2014 Feb 20. Safetyandhealthmagazine.com. 2014 Feb 24.

Daskeyboard. 6 reasons you shouldn’t buy into the ergonomic keyboard hype. 2016, Aug 18. http://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?p=6794

6. Foltz-Gray, D. Healthy travel with rheumatoid arthritis. Cited as expert. 2016 May. Available at http://www.lifescript.com/health/centers/rheumatoid_arthritis/articles/healthy_travel_with_rheumatoid_arthritis.aspx

7. Rodriquez, D. 6 Tips for hosting outdoor parties when you have arthritis. Cited as expert. 2016 Mar. Available at http://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with/tips-for-hosting-outdoor-parties-with-ra/#01

8. Holliman K. Rheumatologists on the Move: Nancy Baker, ScD, Completes Sabbatical Year at CDC. The Rheumatologist. 2015 Nov. Available at http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/rheumatologists-on-the-move-november-2015/

9. Baker, NA. Summary of British Society of Rheumatology Talk, Twitter video developed by Lilly Rheumatology (@LillyRheumEU). 2017 Apr 25. Available at https://twitter.com/YelizPrior/status/858129587750014976

10. Baker NA, Barbour K, Helmick C, Zack M, Al Snih S. Arthritis and cognitive impairment in older adults. International Rheumatology. Published online 2017 Mar 23. doi 10.1007/s00296-017-3698-1 (PMID: 28337526)

Lampner C. No association between arthritis and cognitive impairment in older adults. Rheumatoid Arthritis Advisor. 2017 Apr 28. Available at http://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/arthritis-cognitive-impairment-development-evaluation/article/653397/

Listed in MDLinx Rheumatology on 2017, May 18.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: TEACHING

1. Courses – Faculty

Advanced Degree Courses

1. Course Title: Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice in OT (HRS 2510) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Spring 2002, 4 doctoral students; Spring 2003, 3 MS students; Spring 2006, 2

master of science, 6 doctoral students; Summer 2006, 1 doctoral student (as a directed reading course); Spring 2008, 4 master of science, 2 doctoral students; Spring 2010, 4 doctoral students; Spring 2011, 5 doctoral students, 1 MS student; Spring 2012, 11 doctoral students

Contact hrs; number of lectures: 3 hrs per week; 14 lectures (3 credits)

2. Course Title: Directed Readings in Occupational Therapy (HRS 2504) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Fall 2003, 2 MS students, 1 doctoral student; Summer 2005, 2 MS students, 2

doctoral students; Summer 2006, 1 doctoral student; Fall 2006, 1 master of science of student; Summer

http://www.wtae.com/news/local/allegheny/university-of-pittsburgh-study-shows-ergonomic-keyboards-may-not-be-better/-/10927008/23743502/-/cwspd4/-/index.html



http://www.lifescript.com/health/centers/rheumatoid_arthritis/articles/healthy_travel_with_rheumatoid_arthritis.aspx

http://www.lifescript.com/health/centers/rheumatoid_arthritis/articles/healthy_travel_with_rheumatoid_arthritis.aspx

http://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with/tips-for-hosting-outdoor-parties-with-ra/#01

http://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with/tips-for-hosting-outdoor-parties-with-ra/#01

http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/rheumatologists-on-the-move-november-2015/

http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/rheumatologists-on-the-move-november-2015/

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FYelizPrior%2Fstatus%2F858129587750014976&data=01%7C01%7Cnab36%40pitt.edu%7Ce431f69489594403de9508d48ea5ad19%7C9ef9f489e0a04eeb87cc3a526112fd0d%7C1&sdata=93i6DsLEsM21XmN9boOGfgxXcYnupKbw5eFf1XBvlZs%3D&reserved=0

http://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/arthritis-cognitive-impairment-development-evaluation/article/653397/

http://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/arthritis-cognitive-impairment-development-evaluation/article/653397/



2007, 1 MS students, 1 doctoral student; Fall 2007, 4 MS students, 1 doctoral student; Summer 2007, 1 MS students, 1 doctoral student; Summer 2008, 2 MS students; Fall 2008, 5 MS students; Summer 2009, 1 doctoral student; Fall 2009, 6 MS students; Summer 2010, 2 CSD students; Fall 2010, 16 MS students, 4 PhD students; Fall 2011, 11 MS students, 3 PhD students; Fall 2012, 5 MS students, 3 Speech Language Pathology students; Fall 2012, 7 MS students; Fall 2013, 5 MS students

Contact hrs; number of lectures: 3 hrs per week, 15 lectures. Shifted to a primarly online format in 2007. In 2012 added a journal club format (3 credits)

3. Course Title: Doctoral Seminar (HRS 3000) Position: Co-Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Fall 2011, 5 PhD students, 1 post-doctoral student; Spring, 2012, 5 PhD

students, 1 post-doctoral student; Fall 2012, 4 PhD students, 1 post-doctoral student; Spring 2013, 4 PhD students, 1 post-doctoral student; Fall 2013, 4 PhD students, 1 post-doctoral student; Spring 2014, 4 PhD students, 1 MOT student, 1 post-doctoral student.

Contact hrs; number of lectures: 1 hour every 2 weeks; 7 lectures (1 credit)

4. Course Title: Evidence Analysis for Improving Clinical Interventions (OT 3100) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Fall 2015, 3 CScD fellows; Fall 2016, 4 CScD fellows Contact hrs; number of lectures: 3 hrs per week, 15 lectures (4 credits)

5. Course Title: Evidence Analysis Colloquium (OT 3101) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Fall 2015, 3 CScD fellows; Fall 2016, 4 CScD Contact hrs; number of lectures: 3 hrs per week, 15 lectures (3 credits)

6. Course Title: Data-Based Decision Making for Clinical Practice (OT 3300) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Spring 2016, 3 CScD fellows; Spring 2017, 2 CScD fellows, 1 PhD student Contact hrs; number of lectures: 3 hrs per week, 15 lectures (4 credits)

7. Course Title: Specialized Preceptorship: Research (HRS 2594) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Fall 2003, 1 MS students; Spring 2004, 1 MS students; Spring 2006, 1 MS

students; Fall 2007, 1 MS students; Spring 2008, 1 doctoral student Contact hrs; number of lectures: Varied contact hrs over the semester

8. Course Title: Specialized Preceptorship: Clinical (HRS 2590) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Fall 2007, 1 doctoral student; Contact hrs; number of lectures: Varied contact hrs over the semester

9. Course Title: Specialized Preceptorship: Education (HRS 2591) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Fall 2007, 1 doctoral student; Spring 2008, 1 doctoral student; Fall 2008, 1



doctoral student Contact hrs; number of lectures: Varied contact hrs over the semester

10. Course Title: Independent Study (OT 2199) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Spring 2017, 1 MOT student Contact hrs; number of lectures: Varied contact hrs over the semester

11. Course Title: Dissertation Research (HRS 3001) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Fall 2008, 1 doctoral student; Spring 2009, 1 doctoral student; Fall 2009, 1

doctoral student; Spring 2014, 1 doctoral student; Summer 2014, 1 doctoral student; Fall 2014, 1 doctoral student; Spring 2015, 1 doctoral student

Contact hrs; number of lectures: Varied contact hrs over the semester

12. Course Title: Methods of Inquiry I (HRS 3002) & Methods of Inquiry II (HRS 3004) Position: Course Coordinator Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s): Fall 2012-2014; Spring 2013-2014, 2016 Contact hrs; number of lectures: 2-3 lectures

Entry-Level Masters Courses

13. Course Title: Clinical Research for Occupational Therapists (OT 2106) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Summer 2004, 22 Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) students; Summer

2005, 30 MOT students; Summer 2006, 39 MOT students; Summer 2007, 33 MOT students; Summer 2008, 36 MOT students; Summer 2009, 38 MOT students; Summer 2010, 46 MOT students, Summer 2011, 48 MOT students, 1 Speech and Language Student, 1 doctoral student; Summer 2012, 48 MOT students; Summer 2013, 50 MOT students; Summer 2014, 52 MOT students.

Contact hrs; number of lectures: 6 hrs per week; 14 lectures (8 week summer course) (3 credits)

14. Course Title: Biomechanical Theory and Practice I (OT 2110) Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Spring 2012, 48 MOT students Contact hrs; number of lectures: 3 hrs per week; 15 lectures (2 credits)

15. Course Title: Biomechanical Theory and Practice II (OT 2114) Position: Instructor (2004 to 2005); Co-Instructor (2006 to present) Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Fall 2004, 22 MOT students; Fall 2005, 30 MOT students; Fall 2006, 39 MOT

students, 1 Master’s of Science (MS) students; Fall 2007, 34 MOT students; Fall 2008, 32 MOT students; Fall 2009, 38 MOT students; Fall 2010, 48 MOT students; Fall 2011, 48 MOT students; Fall 2012, 49 MOT students; Fall 2013, 50 MOT students; Fall 2015, 52 MOT students; Fall 2016, 52 MOT students

Contact hrs; number of lectures: 7 hrs per week, 30 lectures/labs (2 per week) (4 credits)

16. Course Title: Special Topics in Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice: Ergonomics and Industrial Rehabilitation (OT 2118)



Position: Instructor Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Year(s), number of students: Fall 2002, 18 MOT students; Fall 2003, 21 MOT students, 1 doctoral student Contact hrs; number of lectures: 2 hrs per week; 15 lectures (2 credits)

Clinical Education 17. Course Title: Treating Clients who are Experiencing Chronic Pain (Online Modules)

Position: Co-Instructor (Megan Driscoll, MOT, OTR/L; Paula Breuer, PT Co-Instructors) Name and Location of the Institution: UPMC Centers for Rehab Services Year(s), number of students: Developed 2017. Online Contact hrs; number of lectures: 6 Modules (4 hrs)

2. Courses – Invited Guest Lecturer

1. Course Title: Dental Hygiene Clinic I (DENHYG 1249) Lecture Subject: Ergonomics in Dental Hygiene

Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine Department: Dental Hygiene Date(s): 2001 Sep 25; 2002 Sep 24; 2004 Feb 11; 2005 Feb 15; 2006 Feb 15; 2007 Feb 6; 2008 Feb 19;

2009 Feb 10

2. Course Title: Adaptive Activities (OT 1518) / Rehabilitation Theory & Practice (OT 2113) Lecture Subject: Work evaluation and interventions. Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Department: Occupational Therapy Date(s): 4 lectures/3 contact hrs each; Summer 2002; Fall 2002; Fall 2003; Fall 2013

3. Course Title: Ergonomics and Occupational Biomechanics (BIOENG 2061) Lecture Subject: Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Upper Extremity Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Engineering Department: Department of Bioengineering Date(s): 2003 Oct 28; 2004 Nov 2; 2005 Oct 25; 2006 Oct 24; 2007 Oct 29; 2008 Oct 20; 2015 Oct 15;

2016 Oct 27

4. Course Title: Special Studies in Ergonomics (EOH 2122) Lecture Subject: Rehabilitation of back Injury

Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health Department: Department of Environmental and Occupational Health

Date(s): 2003 Apr 7

5. Course Title: Special Studies in Ergonomics (EOH 2122) Lecture Subject: Ergonomic Assessment


Date(s): 2003 Feb 17; 2006 Mar 28

6. Course Title: Special Studies in Ergonomics (EOH 2122) Lecture Subject: Office Ergonomics


Date(s): 2003 Feb 25; 2004 Apr 1

7. Course Title: Human Performance Analysis (HRS 2502)



Subject: Using the VICON for performance analysis Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Department: Department of Occupational Therapy Date(s): 2004 Feb 24; 2005 Nov 15; 2008 Oct 22; 2009 Oct 15

8. Course Title: Special Topics in Occupational Therapy (OT 2118) Subject: Ergonomic Assessment of Hand Tasks Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Department: Department of Occupational Therapy Date(s): 2005 Nov 22; 2006 Nov 15; 2007 Nov 14; 2008 Nov 19; 2009 Dec 9

9. Course Title: Biomechanical Theory and Practice I (OT 2110) Subject: Ergonomic Assessment Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Department: Department of Occupational Therapy Date(s): 2005 Apr 17; 2004 Apr 16; 2007 Apr 14; 2008 Apr 15; 2009 Apr 13

10. Course Title: Systemic Gross Anatomy (ORBIO 5140) Subject: Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Upper Extremity related to Dentistry

Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA Department: Dental Medicine Date(s): 2007 Jan 17; 2008 Jan 31; 2009 Jan 26; 2010 Jan 27; 2011 Jan 25; 2012 Jan 24; 2013 Jan 23; 2014 Jan 22; 2016 Jan 26; 2017 Jan 21

18. Course Title: Special Topics Seminar (HRS 2525) Subject: Musculoskeletal system disorders and biomechanical approaches Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Department: Occupational Therapy Date(s): 2010 Feb 16, 23; 2011 Feb 15; 2012 Feb 14, 21

19. Course Title: Introduction to Medical Decision Making Position: Small Group Facilitator Name and Location of the Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine Year(s), number of students: Fall, 2003, 9 medical students Contact hrs; number of lectures: 2 hrs per week, 6 sessions Description: I assisted with reinforcing concepts taught in the overall lecture course

3. Courses – Course Liaison1

1. Course Title: Human Movement Analysis (OT 2101) Year(s), Course Instructor: Fall 2001 to 2014; Norman Gustafson, MS, OT/L

2. Course Title: Biomechanical Theory and Practice I (OT 2110)

Year(s), Course Instructor: Spring 2001 to 2003, Carol Brewer, MS, OTR/L; Spring 2004 to 2011, Norman Gustafson, MS, OTR; Spring 2013 to present, Briana Kelly, MS, OTR/L

3. Course Title: Biomechanical Theory and Practice II (OT 2114)

Year(s), Course Instructor: Fall 2001 to 2003; Carol Brewer, MS, OTR/L

1 In the Department of Occupational Therapy a Course Liaison works with adjunct course instructors to ensure that the courses use the Department of Occupational Therapy curricular framework and to provide the instructors with technical and teaching support.



4. Course Title: Special Topics in Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice, Hand Therapy (OT 2118) Year(s), Course Instructor: Fall 2004 to 2013; Norman Gustafson, MS, OT/L; Fall 2014 to present; Marie Pace, MS, OTR/L

4. Invited Lectures and Peer-Reviewed Seminars

Invited Lectures

International

1. Baker NA. Demystifying the promotions process. 30 minute invited presentation at Young Investigators Initiative co-sponsored by the United States Bone and Joint Decade/Initiative and the Bone and Joint Decade Canada. 2011 Nov 11, Rosemont, IL; 2012 Apr 14, Toronto, Canada; 2012 Nov 3, Rosemont IL.

2. Baker NA. Demystifying the promotions process and renegotiating your position. 60 minute invited presentation at Young Investigators Initiative co-sponsored by the United States Bone and Joint Decade/Initiative and the Bone and Joint Decade Canada. 2013 Apr 27, Rosemont IL: 2014 May 16, Rosemont, IL; 2016 Apr 30, Rosemont IL.; 2016 Nov 5, Toronto, Canada

3. Baker NA. The research application and review process: Reviewer’s perspective. 30 minute invited presentation at Young Investigators Initiative co-sponsored by the United States Bone and Joint Decade/Initiative and the Bone and Joint Decade Canada. 2014 May 17, Rosemont, IL; 2016 May 1, Rosemont IL; 2017 May 21, Rosemont IL.

4. Baker NA. Significance and Innovation. 30 minute invited presentation at Young Investigators Initiative co-sponsored by the United States Bone and Joint Decade/Initiative and the Bone and Joint Decade Canada. 2017 May 20, Rosemont IL.

5. Baker NA. Negotiating a Position and Research Time: Your Package. 30 minute invited presentation at Young Investigators Initiative co-sponsored by the United States Bone and Joint Decade/Initiative and the Bone and Joint Decade Canada. 2017 May 20, Rosemont IL.

National

6. Baker NA. Observational Studies of Non-Pharmacologic Interventions: Methods to Measure Performance. Invited lecture. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting, Clinical Research Conference: Session I: Methods for Non-Pharmacologic Interventions; 2008 Oct 24; San Francisco, CA.

7. Greco CM, Mallinson TR, McClean RR, Baker NA. Common Pitfalls of Grant Proposals and How to Avoid Them: Tips for New Investigators. Invited as group facilitator. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting, Clinical Research Conference; 2009 Oct 18; Philadelphia, PA.

8. Gitlin LN, Baker NA, Case-Smith, J, Christiansen, C. AOTA/AOTF Pre-Conference Institute – Grant Writing for Researchers. Invited workshop. 90th Annual American Occupational Therapy Association Conference; 2010 Apr 28; Orlando, FL.

9. Baker NA, Murphy S, Allen KD. Piloting your research to success: The why, what and how of pilot studies. Invited session. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2013 Oct 28; San Diego, CA.



10. Baker NA, Crowley C. The results section in medical research literature: The appropriate and inappropriate use of statistics. Invited session. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2013 Oct 29; San Diego, CA.

11. Baker NA. Comparative Effectiveness research: a new study design for clinical practice. Invited session. New Investigator Workshop for Advancing Arthritis Research; 2014 Apr 6; Pentagon City, VA. Webinar available at http://www.bu.edu/enact/interact-with-enact/sos-Apr7/sos-meeting-videos/video-5-baker/

12. Baker NA, Jacobs K. Using telehealth to close the gap between clinic and workplace. Invited session. Arthritis State of the Science Meeting – Promoting Activity and Participation; 2014 Apr 7; Pentagon City, VA.

13. Baker NA, Murphy S, Allen KD. Piloting your research to success: The why, what and how of pilot studies. Invited webinar. Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Webinar; 2014 Apr 25. http://www.rheumatology.org/ACR/Research/

14. Baker NA. Computer use and MSD. Invited lecture at Liberty Mutual; 2014 Jul 9; Hopkinton, MA

15. Baker NA. Stats Boot Camp: The effect size: What is it and How can you use it? Invited session. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2014 Nov 17; Boston, MA.

16. Theis K, Baker NA, Batiste L. Work and worker health: Easy accommodations keep people with arthritis employed; The meaning and importance of working. Invited session. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2014 Nov 19; Boston, MA.

17. Gainer F, Lin S, Baker NA. How to submit general and research proposals for annual conference (AOTA sponsored). Invited workshop. American Occupational Therapy Association 95th Annual Conference & Expo; 2015 Apr 18; Nashville, TN.

18. Qin J & Baker NA Upper extremity arthritis: Epidemiology and ergonomic interventions. Invited session. 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting; 2015 Nov 9; San Francisco, CA.

19. Baker NA Analysis and interpretation of meta-analyses. Invited session. 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting; 2015 Nov 9; San Francisco, CA.

20. Barbour K, Fitzgerald K, & Baker NA Fall prevention interventions. Invited session. 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting; 2015 Nov 10; San Francisco, CA.

21. Baker NA. Bridging the knowledge gap: Design to maximize research reach and impact. Invited presentation at the 5th Annual Occupational Therapy Summit; 2016 May 20; Pittsburgh, PA.

22. Baker NA. Using logic model methods to design for maximum reach and impact. Invited presentation at the 5th Annual Occupational Therapy Summit, 2016 May 21; Pittsburgh, PA

23. Baker NA, Pace M. Innovative splinting with rehab techniques in changing patterns in RA patients. Invited presentation at the 16th Annual New Technology in Upper Extremity Surgery: The Cutting Edge With Advancing Translational Research, 2016 Jun 6; Cleveland, OH

24. Baker NA Experts in Arthritis. Invited webinar for the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, 2017 Jan 18; available at http://oaaction.unc.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-with-nancy-a-baker-scd-mph-otrl-usbjis-experts-in-arthritis-program/

http://www.bu.edu/enact/interact-with-enact/sos-april7/sos-meeting-videos/video-5-baker/

http://www.bu.edu/enact/interact-with-enact/sos-april7/sos-meeting-videos/video-5-baker/

http://www.rheumatology.org/ACR/Research/

http://oaaction.unc.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-with-nancy-a-baker-scd-mph-otrl-usbjis-experts-in-arthritis-program/

http://oaaction.unc.edu/event/lunch-and-learn-with-nancy-a-baker-scd-mph-otrl-usbjis-experts-in-arthritis-program/



25. Classen S, Richards L, Alvarez L, Bendixen R, Baker N., Persch A. Demystifying peer review for OTJR and AJOT readers: Editors and reviewers tell it all. Invited presentation 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Centennial Celebration, 2017 Apr 1; Philadelphia PA.

Regional

26. Baker NA. Quality of Life. Invited lecturer. Boston University, Sargent College, Development of Human Performance Abilities classes (undergraduate and graduate levels); 1999 Sep 15; Boston, MA.

27. Baker NA. Ergonomic solutions for to computer-related aches and pains. Continuing education program. TEAM meeting, Alleghany Intermediate Unit, Gateway High School; 2003 Jun 17; Pittsburgh, PA.

28. Baker NA. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the dental health professional. Continuing education program. Dental School Alumni Continuing Education Program; 2004 Apr 2; Pittsburgh, PA.

29. Baker NA. Computers and musculoskeletal disorders. Continuing education program. Clinical Connections Continuing Education Series, UPMC Rehabilitation Network; 2004 May 11; Pittsburgh, PA.

30. Baker NA. Ergonomic solutions to computer related aches and pains. Continuing education program. CIDDE Lunch and Learn, University of Pittsburgh; 2004 Apr 7; Pittsburgh, PA.

31. Baker NA. Ergonomic solutions for to computer-related aches and pains. Continuing education program. TEAM meeting, Alleghany Intermediate Unit, Gateway High School; 2004 Jun 18; Pittsburgh, PA.

32. Baker NA. Ergonomic solutions for to computer-related aches and pains. Continuing education program. Office of Child Development Lunch and Learn, University of Pittsburgh; 2005 Mar 16; Pittsburgh, PA.

33. Baker NA. Ergonomics and the dental health professional. Continuing education program. School of Dental Medicine, Veterans Affairs Medical Center; 2005 Mar 23; Pittsburgh, PA.

34. Baker NA. Ergonomics and the dental health professional. Continuing education program. School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Titusville Campus; 2006 Apr 5; Titusville, PA.

35. Baker NA. Strategies for managing activities to minimize fatigue with fibromyalgia. Patient education program. Arthritis 2006: What’s new in treatment? University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; 2006 May 5; Pittsburgh, PA.

36. Baker NA. Research and statistics. Continuing education program. Comprehensive Survey of the Hand Course, Pennsylvania Chapter, American Society for Hand Therapists; 2008 Jun 8; Pittsburgh, PA.

37. Baker NA. Managing fatigue in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Patient education program. Juvenile Arthritis Family Day, Arthritis Foundation – Western Pennsylvania Chapter; 2008 Jun 14; Pittsburgh, PA.

38. Baker NA. Ergonomics and the dental health professional. Continuing education program. School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh; 2008 Nov 1; Pittsburgh, PA.

39. Baker NA. The role of occupational therapy in the management of arthritis. Invited lecture to Rheumatology Fellows and Faculty. Division of Rheumatology - Grand Rounds; 2010 Feb 5.

40. Baker NA. Assessing and applying research. Invited talk. West Penn Alleghany System Department of Occupational Therapy; 2012 Jan 24; Pittsburgh, PA.



41. Baker NA. The Effect Size: What is it and how can you use it? Invited talk. School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Seminar; 2012 Mar 28; Pittsburgh, PA.

42. Driscoll M, Breuer P, Baker NA Treating Clients who are Experiencing Chronic Pain. 1 hour Online course developed for UPMC Centers for Rehab Services; 2017, Pittsburgh, PA.

Peer Reviewed Seminars

International

43. Baker NA, Chisholm D, Baird J. Interprofessional collaboration in the community: An education and museum partnership. Poster. All Together Better Health VII, The 7th International Conference on Interprofessional Practice and Education. 2014 Jun 6; Pittsburgh, PA.

National

44. Baker NA. A biomechanical model of patient handling techniques. Peer-reviewed workshop. American Occupational Therapy Association, National Conference; 1996 Apr; Chicago, IL.

45. Baker NA, Coster W. How to interpret research articles: results and discussion sections Peer-reviewed workshop. American Occupational Therapy Association, National Conference; 1999 Apr 17; Indianapolis, IN.

46. Baker NA, Jacobs K. Occupational health: Developing a competitive edge. Peer-reviewed workshop. American Occupational Therapy Association, 1999 SIS Practice Conference; 1999 Nov 14; Reno, NV.

47. Baker NA, Coster W. Publish or perish: Getting your publications in print. Peer-reviewed workshop. American Occupational Therapy Association, National Conference; 2000 Mar 31; Seattle, WA.

48. Baker NA, Coster W. Using the evidence to guide occupational therapy intervention. Peer-reviewed workshop. American Occupational Therapy Association, National Conference; 2002 May 5; Miami, FL.

49. Coster W, Baker NA. Everyday evidence: Gathering data from your own practice. Peer-reviewed workshop. American Occupational Therapy Association 85th Annual Conference and Exposition; 2005 May 12; Long Beach, CA.

50. Baker NA, Murphy S. Developing a research career: finding and following a path to independence. Peer-reviewed workshop. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Scientific Meeting; 2007 Nov 7; Boston, MA.

51. Baker NA, *Eckel E. How to understand and apply the results of a journal article - What you really need to know about statistics. Peer-reviewed workshop. 89th American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference; 2009 Apr 25; Houston, TX.

52. Baker NA. Maximizing evidence-based medicine calculating and using effect sizes. Peer-reviewed workshop. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2009 Oct 19; Philadelphia, PA.

53. Baker NA. Activities affecting function in knee osteoarthritis. Peer-reviewed workshop. Subsets of knee osteoarthritis: What are the clinical implications. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2009 Oct 21; Philadelphia, PA.

54. Baker NA. Maximizing evidence-based medicine; Calculating and using effect sizes. Peer-reviewed short course. 90th Annual American Occupational Therapy Association Conference; 2010 Apr 29; Orlando, FL.



55. Baker NA, Rogers JC, Starz T. Understanding functional activity in rheumatoid arthritis: What we know and what we don’t know. Peer-reviewed workshop. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2010 Nov 9; Atlanta GA.

56. Baker NA. Demonstration on computer ergonomics assessment. Peer-reviewed podium presentation. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2010 Nov 10; Atlanta GA.

57. Baker NA. How to understand and apply the results of a journal article: What you really need to know about statistics. Peer-reviewed podium presentation. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2010 Nov 10; Atlanta GA.

58. Baker NA, Leibold ML. Beyond The evidence: Should I use this intervention with my patient? Peer-reviewed workshop. 91st Annual American Occupational Therapy Association Conference; 2011 Apr 16; Philadelphia, PA.

59. Murphy S, Baker NA. Deconstructing the randomized controlled trial: Assessing the study quality of level one non-drug studies. Peer-reviewed podium presentation. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2011 Nov 6; Chicago, IL.

60. Allaire S, Baker NA, Keysor J, Lacaille D. Keep people with arthritis working: An interactive case-based discussion. Peer-reviewed podium presentation. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2011 Nov 8; Chicago, IL.

61. Leibold ML, Baker NA. Maximizing clinic readiness through classroom learning. Peer-reviewed podium presentation. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit; 2013 Oct; Atlanta, GA.

62. Bass J, Baker NA, Classen S, Scaffa M, Taff S. Public health and occupational therapy in practice, policy, education, research: Meeting the needs of many. Peer-reviewed workshop. American Occupational Therapy Association 95th Annual Conference & Expo; 2015 Apr 18; Nashville, TN.

63. Chamberlain S*, Kowalski K*, Rouch S*, Rodakowski J, Baker NA. Dynamic balance performance and implications for occupational therapy. Poster 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Centennial Celebration, 2017 Mar 30; Philadelphia PA.

64. McCarthy L*, Rouch S*, Rodakowski J, Baker NA. Honing in on quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities. Poster 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Centennial Celebration, 2017 Mar 31; Philadelphia PA.

65. Baker NA, Baird J. Unarguable clinical advocacy: The single-subject experimental design. Presentation 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Centennial Celebration, 2017 Apr 2; Philadelphia PA.

Regional

66. Baker NA. Ergonomic computer set up. Peer-reviewed workshop. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Annual Conference; 1997 Nov 6; Marlborough, MA.

67. Baker NA. Murphy S, Ma H-I. Quality of Life: What is it and how do we measure it? Peer-reviewed workshop. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Annual Conference; 1998 Oct 9; Marlborough, MA.

68. Baker NA. Role theory and the Meaning of Working. Peer-reviewed workshop. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy, Annual Conference; 1999 Nov 5; Marlborough, MA.



69. Baker NA. Ergonomic assessment and risk prevention. 2-day continuing education program. Pathways to Excellence, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh; 2002 Nov 1 to 2; Pittsburgh, PA.

70. Baker NA. Worksite ergonomic risk assessment. Peer-reviewed workshop. 26th Annual POTA Conference; 2003 Oct 4; Pittsburgh, PA.

71. Baker NA, Leibold ML. Applying evidence-based practice in the real world. Peer-reviewed workshop. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference 2006; 2006 Oct 7; Pittsburgh, PA.

72. *O’Brien J, *Foreman M, Toto P, Baker NA. Where’s the beef? OT’s role in restaurant safety. Poster session. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference 2006; 2006 Oct 7; Pittsburgh, PA.

73. Baker NA. The evidence for comprehensive ergonomic intervention programs for patient handling tasks. Peer-reviewed workshop. 15th Annual Nursing Horizons Conference: Best Practices in Patient Safety: Sharing the Evidence; 2008 Nov 16; Pittsburgh, PA.

74. Baker NA, Leibold ML. Beyond the evidence: Should I use this intervention with my patient? Peer-reviewed workshop. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Conference 34th Annual Conference; 2011, Oct 28; Erie, PA.

75. *Ferraro G, *Seiler N, *Schramm K, Baker NA. Occupational therapy: Designing for maximal engagement. Poster. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference; 2011 Oct 28; Erie, PA.

76. Baker NA, Eckel E. Tools for decision-making: p values for experienced clinicians. Peer-reviewed workshop. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association 2013 Conference; 2013 Nov 8; Pittsburgh, PA.

77. *Bedford K, *Brown A, *Tonkin A, *Wilmsen E, Baker NA. Occupational therapy in the community: A museum approach. Peer-reviewed workshop. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association 2013 Conference; 2013 Nov 8; Pittsburgh, PA.

5. Mentoring and Research Supervision

Mentoring – Senior Faculty 1. Mentee’s name: Denise Chisolm, PhD

Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy

Aspects of Mentoring: Tenure documents for promotion to Associate Professor; Tenure documents for promotion to Professor

Dates: Fall Term, 2008; Summer Term, 2015

Mentoring – Junior/Adjunct Faculty 1. Mentee’s name: Min Mei Shih, PhD


Aspects of Mentoring – Online teaching skills, including developing online didactic teaching aids, online assignments, and test questions, as well as the logistics of running an online course (HRS 2504)

Dates: Fall Term, 2008

2. Mentee’s name: Joanne Baird, MS, OTR/L Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Aspects of Mentoring – Mentored in writing and publishing articles in OT Practice



Dates: Spring 2010, 2016

3. Mentee’s name: Jill Noaker Luck, MS, OTR/L Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Aspects of Mentoring – Ms Noaker Luck was adjunct faculty co-teaching Biomechanics Theory and Practice

II. I worked with her on developing lectures and lab activities for several classes. Dates: Fall Term, 2008; Fall Term, 2009; Fall Term, 2010

4. Mentee’s name: Norman Gustafson, MS, OTR/L Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Aspects of Mentoring – Mentored Mr Gustafson in research, he was an interventionist on the Arthritis

Foundation carpal tunnel study. He co-authored 4 papers. He developed and submitted a paper to the Rheumatologist. (Accepted and published in 2014)

Dates: 2009 – 2013

5. Mentee’s name: Mary Lou Leibold, PhD, OTR/L Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Aspects of Mentoring – Mentored Dr. Leibold through the development and submission of a grant to the

University of Pittsburgh Innovation in Education Dates: Nov 2010 to Feb 2011

6. Mentee’s name: Shawn Roll, PhD, OTR/L, CWCE Title, Institution, and School: Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, Division of

Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Aspects of Mentoring – Was a mentor on a grant application to the Arthritis Foundation, (unfunded);

Provided feedback on grant applications: NIOSH R21 (unfunded); NIOSH R01 1 (unfunded); NIOSH RO1 2 funded, 2015 Sep

Dates: 2012 Jun; 2012 Dec; 2013 Aug; 2014 Apr to Jul

7. Mentee’s name: Briana Kelly, MS, OTR/L Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Aspects of Mentoring – Mentored Ms Kelly through process of developing curriculum and teaching OT

2110. Dates: Jun 2012 to Dec 2015

8. Mentee’s name: Department of Occupational Therapy Junior Faculty (Baird, Bendixen, Leibold, Sethi, Terhorst, Toto)


Aspects of Mentoring: Developed and led group process to develop teaching statements for promotion and tenure dossiers

Dates: Jan 2014 to Jun 2014

9. Mentee’s name: Kathryn Roecklein, PhD Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Psychology Aspects of Mentoring: Provided in depth review of tenure dossier. She achieved promotion and tenure Dates: Jul 2014



10. Mentee’s name: Juleen Rodakowski, OTD, OTR/L Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Aspects of Mentoring – Mentored Dr. Rodakowski through process of developing curriculum for OT 2101.

Mentored her development of a CV Dates: Apr 2014 to 2015

11. Mentee’s name: Laurel Kauxhaus, PhD Institution, School, and Department: Clarkson University; Department of Mechanical & Aeronautical

Engineering. Aspects of Mentoring: Provided in depth review of tenure dossier. She achieved promotion and tenure Dates: Jul 2015

12. Mentee’s name: Megan Driscoll, MOT, OTR/L Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Aspects of Mentoring – Ms Driscoll was adjunct faculty co-teaching Biomechanics Theory and Practice II. I

worked with her to develop lectures and lab activities for two classes Dates: Aug 2015 to Dec 2015

13. Mentee’s name: Megan Driscoll, MOT, OTR/L Institution: Centers for Rehab Services, UPMC, Pittsburgh PA Aspects of Mentoring – Ms Driscoll successfully developed and submitted a paper to OT Practice

Driscoll M, Baker NA. Breaking the cycle: OT's role in chronic pain management. OT Practice. 2016, Oct 24;21(19):8-14. (Awarded the Jeanette Bair Writer’s Award for best article in OT Practice in 2016)

Dates: Dec 2015 to Jun 2016

14. Mentee’s name: Megan Driscoll, MOT, OTR/L; Paula Breuer, PT Institution: Centers for Rehab Services, UPMC, Pittsburgh PA Aspects of Mentoring – Lead Ms Driscoll and Ms Breuer in project to develop a series of modules on

treating people with chronic pain for the UPMC health system Dates: Nov 2016 to April 2017

Service on Doctoral Committees

Current Dissertation Committees 1. Student’s name: Shing Hon Lau

Role: Committee member Institution, School, and Department: Carnegie Mellon University, Computer Science Department Dissertation start date – Anticipated date of graduation: Sep 2012 to Dec 2015 Dissertation title: The effect of practice in keystroke biometrics

Dissertations Completed 1. Student name: Teresa Brininger

Role: Committee member Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Dates: Dec 2002 to 2005 Dissertation title: The efficacy of conservative intervention for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome

2. Student’s name: Sonya Allin Role: Committee member



Institution, School, and Department: Carnegie Mellon University, Robotics Institute/Human Computer Interaction Institute

Date of graduation – 2007 Dissertation title: Machine perception for occupational therapy in the home

3. Student’s name: James Coyle Role: Committee member Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Communication Disorders Date of graduation – 2008 Dissertation title: Mitigation of oropharyngeal swallowing impairments and health sequelae: Two meta-

analyses and an experiment using surface electromyographic biofeedback.

4. Student’s name: Hyekyoung Shin Role: Committee chair Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Date of graduation: 2010 Dissertation title: Musculoskeletal symptoms and laptop computer use among college students

5. Student’s name: Kevin Toosi Role: Committee member Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Bioengineering, Department of

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Date of graduation: 2011 Dissertation title: The use of ultrasound techniques to identify acute changes in the median nerve occurring

as a result of keyboarding

6. Student’s name: Scott Bleakley Role: Committee member Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Date of graduation: 2013 Dissertation title: The effect of the Myomo upper extremity orthosis on kinematic performance of reach in

stroke survivors

7. Student’s name: Hyun Ka Role: Committee member Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Date of graduation: 2013 Dissertation title: Circling interface for computer access and augmentative communication software

8. Student's name: Heather Livengood Role: Committee chair Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Date of graduation: 2015 Dissertation title: Exploring participation in individuals with glaucoma to understand changes in everyday

living and performance

9. Student’s name: Rawan AlHeresh



Role: External Reviewer Institution, School, and Department: Sargent College of Rehabilitation Science, Boston University, Boston, MA Date of Graduation: 2015 Dissertation title: A critical look at measurement of work outcomes for people with arthritis

10. Student's name: Chenglui Li Role: Committee member Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering Date of graduation: Dec 2015 Dissertation title: Magnetic hand tracing for human-computer interface

11. Student’s name: Kshitija Kulkarni Role: Off-campus committee member Institution, School, and Department: University of Texas, Medical Branch, Division of Rehabilitation

Sciences, Center for Recovery, Physical Activity and Nutrition Data of graduation: Nov 2016 Dissertation title: Effect of obesity on rehabilitation outcomes following hip/knee arthroplasty among

Medicare beneficiaries with osteoarthritis

Current Capstone Committees (CScD) 1. Student’s name: Jennifer White

Role: Committee member Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Date of Graduation: 2017 Capstone title: TBD

2. Student’s name: Ann Marsico Role: Committee chair Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Date of Graduation: 2017 Capstone title: TBD

Completed Capstone Committees (CScD) 1. Student’s name: Jessica Leslie

Role: Committee Member Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Date of Graduation: 2016 Capstone title: Examining inpatient rehabilitation after stroke to inform post-acute care bundling

2. Student’s name: Anne Stankiewicz Role: Committee Member Institution, School, and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,

Department of Occupational Therapy Date of Graduation: 2016 Capstone title: Feasibility of the late life function and disability instrument – computer adaptive version for assessing disability in geriatric primary care



Mentoring - Other Students 1. Students name, degree, dates: Erin Cidboy, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2003 to 2004

Product: Journal Article published 2006

2. Students name, degree, dates: James Cook, Bachelor’s of Science, Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, 2003 to 2005 Product: Journal Article published 2007

3. Student name, degree, dates: Victoria Ries, Bachelor’s of Science, University of Pittsburgh, Honors College, 2005 to 2007 Product: Thesis: Post Operative Cardiothoracic Transplantation Quality of Life: Improved or Not?

4. Student name, degree, dates: Abbey Sipp, Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2006 to 2007 Product: Abstract published 2008

5. Student name, degree, dates: Krissy Moehling, Research Coordinator and Doctoral Student University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, 2008 to 2011 Product: 5 Journal Article published 2011-2015; 3 abstracts; 12 presentations

6. Student name, degree, dates: Kathryn Torok, Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Pediatrics rotation, 2007 to 2009 Product: Journal Article published 2010

7. Student name, degree, dates: Elyse Aufman, Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2009 to 2010 Product: Journal Article published 2012

8. Student name, degree, dates: Giovanna Ferraro, Kate Schramm, Natalie Seilor, Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2010 to 2011 Product: Developed and implemented an exhibit at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Presented a poster at the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference; 2011, Oct

9. Student name, degree, dates: Bridgette Loiselle, Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2010 to 2011 Product: Loiselle B. Promoting Occupational Therapy through International Experiential Learning. Poster. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference; 2011, Oct.

10. Student name, degree, dates: Abhishek Rajan Desai, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2011 Product: Journal Article published 2013

11. Student name, degree, dates: Kailey Bedford, Alison Brown, Alesia Tonkin, Eileen Wilmsen, Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2011 to 2012 Product: Developed and implemented an exhibit at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Presented a poster at the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference; 2013, Oct

12. Student name, degree, dates: Alison Damico, Kirstyn Scaborough, Juliet Shalon, Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2012 to 2013 Product: Developed and implemented Bear Lair exhibit in Basecamp of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History

13. Student name, degree, dates: Stephanie Rouch Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, Product: Developed and implemented a research project called Changes in balance, grip strength, and well-

being in adults with developmental disabilities after a 6-week partner dance program. Ms Rouch partnered with community based “Yes You Can Dance Program” to assess the effect of this program on its participants. Ms Rouch was assisted by her colleagues Samantha Bowen, Alyssa Campisi, Samantha Chamberlin, Kristen Kowalski, Alice Li, Leah McCarthy, Elise Pure, and Stacey Sabu, and Bioengineering students Rushil Shah and Mitchell Clough.



14. Student name, degree, dates: Stephanie Rouch, Elise Pure, Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, Product: Submitted a Workshop abstract to 2016 Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference

15. Student name, degree, dates: Leah McCarthy, Stephanie Rouch, Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2016

Product: McCarthy L, Rouch S, Rodakowski J, Baker NA. Honing in on quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities. Poster 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Centennial Celebration, 2017 Mar 31; Philadelphia PA.

12. Student name, degree, dates: Samantha Chamberlin, Kristen Kowalski, Stephanie Rouch, Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2016

Product: Chamberlain S, Kowalski K, Rouch S, Rodakowski J, Baker NA. Dynamic balance performance and implications for occupational therapy. Poster 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Centennial Celebration, 2017 Mar 30; Philadelphia PA.

16. Student name, degree, dates: Ken Reichl, Clinical Science Doctorate Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2016 Product: Published Critically Appraised Paper in the AOTA Evidence-Based Practice Project

17. Student name, degree, dates: Anne Chen & Hannah Pecyna, Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2016 Product: Developed a talk on body mechanics, titled Take Back Your Back, and presented the talk to patients at the Musculoskeletal Medical Home, Jun 8, 2016.

18. Student name, degree, dates: Elise Pure, Master of Occupational Therapy, SHRS, 2016 Product: Submitted and was accepted for a Medical and Graduate Student Preceptorship from the Rheumatology Research Foundation, 2016-2017. Product: Completed and submitted manuscript Movement and manual therapy for adults with arthritis: National Health Interview Survey.

Mentoring - Other 1. Student Advising: Responsible for advising MOT students. Class or 2012, 12 students. Class of 2013,

12 students. Class of 2014, 10 students; Class of 2015, 7 students; Class of 2017, 5 students; Class of 2018, 4 students

2. Graduate Laboratory Assistants: Students working as paid or unpaid research assistants. Erin Cidboy: 2003 to 2004, MOT student; James Cook: 2003 to 2004, Bioengineering student; Norman Gustafson: 2003 to 2004, MSOT student; Tisha Fiore: 2004 to 2005, MOT student; Somaya Malkawi: 2005 to 2006, MSOT student; Razan Hamed: 2006 to 2007, PhD student; Sana Abu-Dahab: 2007 to 2008, PhD student; Abbey Sipp: 2007 to 2008, MOT student; Anne Marie Sweeney: 2008 to 2009, MOT student; Kaihua Xiu: 2010 to 2011, PhD student; Elyse Aufman: 2009 to 2010, MOT student; Hassan Izzeddin Sarsak: 2010, MSOT student; Laura Ferrando: 2010 to 2011, MOT student; Abhishek Rajan Desai: 2010 to 2011, MSOT student; Cara Massarelli: 2011 to 2011, Communication Science student; Sang Jin Lee: 2011 to 2012, MSOT student; Tehaswini Thakur: 2011 to 2012, MSOT student; Alexandra Harper: 2012 to 2012, MOT student; Elise Pure: 2016 to present, MOT student; Aaron Salz: 2016, Bioengineering student; Amy Tori: 2017

3. Grant Review/Mentoring – Young Investigators Initiative; US Bone and Joint Initiative/Bone and Joint Decade Canada, Apr 2012 to present. Mentored 40 grant applications

6. Continuing Education Activities Related to Teaching 1. Course development using Blackboard 5. University of Pittsburgh, Center for Instructional Development

& Distance Education; 2001 Fall; Pittsburgh, PA.



2. Upper extremity assessment and treatment: Management of common clinical problems, Part I – Anatomy and kinesiology of the upper extremity. University of Pittsburgh, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; 2002 Feb 9; Pittsburgh, PA.

3. Occupational therapy practice framework: Practice applications. Rangos School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University; 2002 Sep 13; Pittsburgh, PA.

4. “What was the question?” Using discussion and questioning to promote student learning. University of Pittsburgh Summer Instructional Development Institute, The Office of the Provost and the Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education; 2004 May 5; Pittsburgh, PA.

5. Facilitating ethical reasoning in occupational therapy clinical education. American Occupational Therapy 86th Annual Conference; 2006 Apr 27; Charlotte, NC.

6. Hand subsection annual program: Anatomy review of the hand and upper extremity. American Occupational Therapy 86th Annual Conference; 2006 Apr 29; Charlotte, NC.

7. Developing a course for distance education. 3 One on one meetings with CIDDE Instructional Designer Robin Wingard to develop OT 2106 as a distance education course. University of Pittsburgh, Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education; 2006 May-Jun; Pittsburgh, PA.

8. Promoting student motivation and learning. Teaching Excellence Fair, University of Pittsburgh; 2006 Nov 8; Pittsburgh, PA.

9. Encouraging student participation in class. One on one meeting with CIDDE Instructional Designer Carol DeArment, University of Pittsburgh, Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education; 2006 Nov 20; Pittsburgh, PA.

10. Promoting Civility in the Classroom. Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education, Faculty Workshop, University of Pittsburgh; 2007 Mar 4; Pittsburgh, PA.

11. Developing a teaching portfolio. Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education, Faculty Workshop, University of Pittsburgh; 2007 Mar16; Pittsburgh, PA.

12. Item development and Analysis – Part I. National Bureau for Certification in Occupational Therapy; 2009 Sep 15; Webinar.

13. Strategies to promote classroom management. Presented by Barbara Frey. 2010 Dec 16.

14. Motivating Students In and Out of the Classroom. Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education, Faculty Workshop, University of Pittsburgh; Oct 10, 2011; Pittsburgh, PA.

15. Strategies for improving learning outcomes. CIDDE Summer Instructional Development Institute; 2012 May 18; Pittsburgh, PA.

16. Digital media tools for teaching. CIDDE Fall 2012 Workshop; 2012 Nov 30; Pittsburgh, PA.

17. Assertion evidence: Give your powerpoint slides a face lift! CIDDE Fall 2013 Workshop; 2013 Sep 19; Pittburgh, PA.

18. The ethics of effective education. Presented by Dr. Gunderman; University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Medical Education Grand Rounds. 2014 Feb 21; Pittsburgh PA.

19. Creating multiple-choice questions. CIDDE Workshop; 2014 Mar 5; Pittsburgh, PA.

20. Instructional technology: What’s new and exciting? CIDDE Workshop; 2014 Mar 6; Pittsburgh, PA.

21. Interprofessional professionalism: I know it when I see it! All Together Better Health VII. 2014 Jun 7; Pittsburgh, PA.



22. Creating assistive technology solutions in minutes - for the workplace. JAN Accommodation and Compliance Webcast; 2014 Oct 13.

23. Incorporating team-based learning into established lecture-based courses in occupational therapy curriculum. American Occupational Therapy Association 95th Annual Conference & Expo; 2015 Apr 19; Nashville, TN.

24. An evidence-based health literary faculty toolkit. American Occupational Therapy Association 95th Annual Conference & Expo; 2015 Apr 19; Nashville, TN.

25. Getting your message across: Communication strategies. Office of Teaching & Learning, 2017 Feb 2; Pittsburgh, PA.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: RESEARCH Current Grant Support

R01OH010665 (PI Roll) 2015-2019 Agency: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Title: Sonographic tissue morphology in early stage median nerve pathology Role: Co-I

Medical and Graduate Student Preceptorship (PI Baker) 2016-2017 Agency: Rheumatology Research Foundation Title: Preceptorship: Elise Pure Role: Preceptor

Pending Grant Support Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Project (PI McCue, Skidmore) Jan 2017

Agency: National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Title: Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Program in Assessment and Analysis of Health and

Function Role: Executive Board Member

R03 (PI Cham/Baker) Feb 2017 Agency: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Title: Environmental lighting and work performance in older workers with age-related vision loss Role: Co-PI

R01 (PI Nindl) Feb 2017 Agency: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Title: Musculoskeletal Health and Optimization in the Public Safety Sector: An Integrated Model of Risk

Identification, Surveillance and Intervention Role: Co-I

2017 ASPIRE Program (PI Baker) Mar 2017 Agency: Pfizer Title: Validating Methods to Detect and Measure Flare Activity in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis

2017 Steven Manners Faculty Development Awards (PI Baker) May 2017 Agency: University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR) Title: Using real-time data collection to detect flares in people with rheumatoid arthritis: A feasibility study

Completed Grant Support W911NF-15-2-0016 (PI Gaunt) 2015-2016 Agency: Army Research Office: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)



Title: Spinal Root Sensory Feedback for Intramuscular Myoelectric Prostheses Role: Co-I

R01 OH008961 (PI Baker) 2008-2011* Agency: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) The effect of alternative keyboards on discomfort and typing kinematics Role: Principal Investigator (effort - 3.7 academic)

2007 Chapter Grant (PI Baker) 2007-2011 Agency: Arthritis Foundation – Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter The effectiveness of lumbrical stretching on carpal tunnel syndrome Role: Principal Investigator (effort - 1.6 academic)

2006 Health Professional Investigator Award (PI Baker) 2007-2009 Agency: American College of Rheumatology - Research and Education Foundation Limitations experienced by persons with rheumatoid arthritis during computer use Role: Principal Investigator (effort - 3.7 academic)

2004 Chapter Research Grant (PI Baker) 2005-2006 Agency: Arthritis Foundation – Western Pennsylvania Chapter Rheumatic diseases and computer use: A needs assessment Role: Principal Investigator (effort - 0.5 academic)

1 K01 OH007826 (PI Baker) 2004-2007* Agency: NIOSH Developing an instrument to measure keyboarding style Role: Principal Investigator (effort – 6.7 academic)

Competitive Medical Research Fund (PI Baker) 2002-2004 Agency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center The effect of using an “ergonomic” keyboard on the motor performance of the wrists, hands, fingers, and thumbs during typing: A pilot study. Role: Principal Investigator (effort – 0)

Central Research Development Fund (PI Baker) 2002-2004 Agency: University of Pittsburgh Developing an instrument to measure personal keyboarding style Role: Principal Investigator (effort – 0)

2007 Health Professional Investigator Award (PI Allaire) 2008-2010 Agency: American College of Rheumatology - Research Education Foundation Job accommodation facilitation by health professionals for patients with rheumatic conditions. Role: Consultant

OSD11-H04 – SBIR (PI Waddington) 2011-2012 Agency: Department of Defense Title: Enhancing the User’s Experience in an Amputee Virtual Environment Support Space Role: Consultant

Innovations in Education (PI Leibold/Baker) 2011-2012 Agency: Provost's Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence: University of Pittsburgh Maximizing clinical Readiness through classroom learning Role: Co-Director (0 effort)



Center for Continuing Education in Health Sciences (PI Baker) 2011-2012 Title: Practical assessment of function in rheumatoid arthritis using performance-based tools Agency: UCB Role: PI (3.0 - effort academic) Total: DC $125,000

1 R01 OH008373-01A1 (PI Dennerlein) 2007-2012 Agency: NIOSH Upper extremity dynamics during keying. Role: Consultant

2009 Rehabilitation Engineering Center (PI Brienza/McCue) 2 009-2014 Agency: The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Title: Center on Telerehabilitation Role: Technology Implementation Project – Capacity Building Project Leader (0 support)

Not funded Application: 2004 Chapter Grant (PI Baker) Jan 2001 Granting Agency: Arthritis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter Title: Rheumatic diseases and computer use: A needs assessment Role: PI

Application: Small Grant Granting Agency: Center for Injury Research and Control (PI Baker) Feb 2002

Title: The incidence of computer related WMSD‐UE from West Virginia’s Workers’ Compensation Database Role: PI

Application: Small Grant (PI Baker) Dec 2003 Granting Agency: Office Ergonomics Research Committee Title: The effects of ergonomic intervention on biomechanical variables and discomfort in computer

workers: A meta‐analysis Role: PI

2004 Field Initiated Program (Research) (FI-84.133G-1) (PI Baker) Dec 2004 Granting Agency: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Title: Consumer assistance during patient transfers and the use of body mechanics in caregivers Role: PI

ACR REF Within Our Reach Clinical Practice Grant (PI Baker) Nov 2008 Granting Agency: American College of Rheumatology - Research and Education Foundation Title: A novel telerehabilitation system addressing computer use problems in persons with rheumatoid arthritis Role: PI

Smart Health and Wellbeing (PI Maxion) Nov 2009 Agency: National Science Foundation Title: TC:Large:RUI: Keystrokes, Forensics, and Cybercribme Role: Co-I

Smart Health and Wellbeing (PI Maxion) Nov 2010 Agency: National Science Foundation Title: TC:Large:RUI: Computer-based remote, automated screening for MSDs



Role: Co-I

2010 Field Initiated Program (Development) (FI-84.133G-1) (PI Baker, Jacobs) Dec 2010 Agency: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Title: An Ergonomic Telerehabilitation System to Address Computer Use Problems in People with Arthritis Role: Co-PI

PAR-10-188 (PI Baker, Jacobs) Feb 2011 Agency: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Title: Comparing ergonomic service delivery: Telemedicine versus traditional methods Role: Co-PI

Smart Health and Wellbeing (PI Maxion) Nov 2010 Agency: National Science Foundation Title: Type 1 (EXP): DigiGram: Machine Learning and Telemedicine for Detecting Musculoskeletal Disorders Role: Co-I

2012 Innovative Research Grant (PI Baker) Aug 2012 Agency: Arthritis Foundation Title: Developing a personalized ergonomic intervention to reduce pain/discomfort Role: PI

2013 Field Initiated Program (Research) (FI-84.133G-1) (PI Baker) Jan 2013 Agency: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Title: The feasibility and efficacy of an ergonomic telerehabilitation system to address computer use problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis Role: PI

2013 Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (H133) (PI McCue) Jul 2013 Agency: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Title: Ecological Momentary Rehabilitation Role: Co-Investigator

Pilot Project Support (PI Baker) Feb 2014 Agency: Center for Rehabilitation Research using Large Datasets; University of Texas Medical Branch Title: Activity restrictions experienced by patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are in remission Role: PI

R01 OH010665-01 (Resubmission) (PI Roll) Jul 2013 Agency: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Title: Sonographic tissue morphology in early stage work-related median nerve pathology Role: Co-I

Research and Development Grant (1 I01 RX001462-02) (PI Piva) Nov 2013 Agency: Veterans Health Administration Title: Intensive Rehabilitation for Veterans at Later Stage Post Total Knee Replacement Role: Co-I

Clinical Trial Planning Cooperative Agreement (U34) (PI Baker) Nov 2013 Agency: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Title: Effectiveness of splinting and stretches for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome Role: PI



2014 Field Initiated Program (Research) (FI-84.133G-1) (PI Baker) Feb 2014 Agency: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Title: The feasibility and efficacy of an ergonomic telerehabilitation system to address computer use problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis Role: PI

AHRQ Small Research Grant Program (R03) (PI Baker) Nov, 2014 Agency: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Title: Trajectories of conservative care in CTS and their association with surgery Role: PI

Pepper Pilot Funding (PI Baker) Nov, 2015 Agency: Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center Title: The contribution of balance/mobility to limitations in daily living related activities in older adults with

glaucoma Role: PI

Disease Targeted Research Pilot Grant (PI Baker) Dec 2015 Agency: Rheumatology Research Foundation Title: The effect of rigid and soft orthoses on hand performance of people with RA Role: PI

REACT Center Pilot Study (PI Baker) Apr 2016 Agency: Rehabilitation Research Resource to Enhance Clinical Trials (REACT) Title: Determining the extent and type of limitations experienced by people with rheumatoid arthritis: Feasibility of real-time monitoring Role: PI

Catalyst Grant (PI Li) May 2016 Agency: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Title: Improving Quality of Life in People with Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Network (MSK-RENEW) Role: Co-I

R01 (Co-PI Baker) Jun 2016 Agency: National Eye Institute Title: Predicting two-year progression into disability in glaucoma: the mediating effects of balance, gait, and eye-hand coordination impairments Role: Co-PI (Cham Co-PI)

R03 (PI Baker) Jun 2016 Agency: AHRQ Title: The incidence and effectiveness of common treatment regimens in carpal tunnel syndrome Role: PI

2. Research Related Presentations, Lectureships, Seminars Peer-Reviewed Presentations

International

1. Baker NA. The effect of video display terminal (VDT) mouse use on muscle contractions of the neck and forearm. Poster. XIIth Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK); 1998 Jun 2; Montreal, Canada.



2. Baker NA. The effect of video display terminal (VDT) mouse use on muscle contractions of the neck and forearm. World Federation of Occupational Therapist Congress; 1998 Jun 29; Montreal, Canada.

3. Baker NA. The association between the meaning of working and musculoskeletal discomfort. 13th World Congress of Occupational Therapists; 2002 Jun 28; Stockholm, Sweden.

4. Baker NA, Redfern M. Developing an instrument to measure keyboarding style. The Keyboard Personal Computer Style instrument (K-PeCS). 2nd International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics; 2008 Jul 17; Las Vegas, NV.

5. Baker NA, Rogers JC, Kwoh CK, Songer T. Problems and coping strategies reported by computer users with RA. Bone and Joint Decade Global Networking Conference; 2009 Oct 23; Washington, DC.

6. Baker NA, *Xiu K, *Moehling K, Li Z-M. Time distribution of transverse metacarpal arch during computer keyboard typing. 7th Triennial International Hand and Wrist Biomechanics Symposium and 10th Annual New Technology in Upper Extremity Surgery; 2010 Jun 21; Cleveland OH.

7. Baker NA, *Gustafson N, Rogers JC. The effect of structural deformities on typing styles of touch typists with rheumatoid arthritis. 7th Triennial International Hand and Wrist Biomechanics Symposium and 10th Annual New Technology in Upper Extremity Surgery; 2010 Jun 21; Cleveland OH.

8. Baker NA, *Moehling K, *Xiu KH. The accuracy of self-report in determining computer use duration. PREMUS 2010; 7th International Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; 2010 Aug 30; Angers, France.

9. Baker NA, *Moehling K, *Xiu KH. Associations between discomfort and discrepancies in anthropometrics and workstation setup. PREMUS 2010; 7th International Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; 2010 Aug 30 to Sep 4; Angers, France.

10. Baker NA, *Moehling K, *Xiu KH, Li Z-M. Time distribution of transverse metacarpal arch during computer keyboard typing. PREMUS 2010; 7th International Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; 2010 Aug 30 to Sep 4; Angers, France.

11. Baker NA. The effectiveness of alternative keyboards at reducing musculoskeletal symptoms at work: A review. 4th International Conference of Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management in the 15th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction; 2013 Jul 26; Las Vegas, NV.

12. Baker NA, *Xiu K, Landsittel D, Li Z. Kinematics of alternative keyboards. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics; 2014 Jul 8; Boston, MA.

13. Chambers AJ, Owens G, Trout J, *Livengood H, Baker NA, Nau R, Cham R. Effect of vision loss on performance of standard peg tests. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics; 2014 Jul 8; Boston, MA.

14. Baker NA. The effectiveness of an “ergonomic” keyboard for reducing musculoskeletal symptoms. PREMUS2016: 9th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; 2016 Jun 20; Toronto, Canada.

15. Baker NA. The risk of work-related carpal tunnel syndrome by occupational type in the U.S., controlling for related comorbidities. PREMUS2016: 9th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; 2016 Jun 22; Toronto, Canada.

National



26. Baker NA. The effect of video display terminal (VDT) mouse use on muscle contractions of the neck and forearm. American Occupational Therapy Association, National Conference; 1998 Apr 3; Baltimore, MD.

27. Baker NA. The association between the meaning of working and musculoskeletal discomfort. American Occupational Therapy Association, National Conference; 2000 Apr 1; Seattle, WA.

28. Baker NA. Incidence of computer related MSD-UE from West Virginia’s workers’ compensation database (1996-2000). The American Public Health Association’s 130th Annual Meeting and Exposition; 2002 Nov 11; Philadelphia, PA.

29. Baker NA. Developing an instrument to measure keyboarding style. Obtaining content validity. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society’s 47th Annual Meeting; 2003 Oct 15; Denver, CO.

30. Baker NA. Incidence of computer related MSD-UE from West Virginia’s workers’ compensation database (1996-2000). 2004 Symposium – The National Occupational Research Agenda; 2004 May 26; Minneapolis, MN.

31. Baker NA, Redfern M. Measuring personal computer keyboarding style: obtaining content validity and reliability. American Occupational Therapy Association, National Conference; 2005 May 12; Long Beach, CA.

32. *Ugbolue UC, Christophel TH, Baker NA, Li Z-M. Kinematics of mouse scrolling. XXth Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and 29th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics; 2005 Aug; Cleveland, OH. American Society of Biomechanics; 2005.

33. Baker NA, Redfern M. The reliability of an observational tool to assess personal computer keyboarding style. NORA Symposium 2006: Research Makes a Difference!; 2006 Apr 18 to 20; Washington, DC.

34. Baker NA, Redfern M. Measuring computer style: The frequency and distribution of computer keyboard behaviors. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 50th Annual Meeting; 2006 Oct 13 to 17; San Francisco, CA.

35. Baker NA, *Cook J, Redfern M. The effect of gender on finger angles during keyboarding. 30th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics; 2006 Sep 6 to 9; Blacksburg, VA. American Society of Biomechanics; 2006.

36. Baker NA, Redfern M. Measuring computer style: The frequency and distribution of computer keyboard behaviors. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 50th Annual Meeting; 2006 Oct 19; San Francisco, CA.

37. Baker NA, Redfern M. The association between computer typing style and typing speed. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 51st Annual Meeting; 2007 Oct 2; Baltimore, MD.

38. Baker NA, *Sipp AL. The association between impairments due to rheumatoid arthritis and typing skills. ACR/ARHP 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2008 Oct 27; San Francisco, CA.

39. Baker NA, Redfern M. Documenting postures during keyboard use that can discriminate between persons with and without musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity. 89th American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference; 2009 Apr 25; Houston, TX.

40. Baker NA, Rogers JC. The association between hand impairment and hand function in rheumatoid arthritis. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2009 Oct 20; Philadelphia, PA.



41. Baker NA, Rogers JC, Kwoh CK, Songer T. Problems and coping strategies reported by computer users with RA. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2009 Oct 20; Philadelphia, PA.

42. Allaire SL, Baker NA, Keysor J. Beliefs and practice of occupational therapists and physical therapists about their role in addressing the health-related work problems of patients with chronic health conditions. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2009 Oct 20; Philadelphia, PA.

43. Baker NA, Rogers JC. The association between hand impairment and hand function in rheumatoid arthritis. Bone and Joint Decade Global Networking Conference; 2009 Oct 23; Washington, DC.

44. Baker NA, Rogers JC, Kwoh CK, Songer T. Problems and coping strategies reported by computer users with RA. American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting and Exposition; 2009 Nov 10; Washington, DC.

45. Baker NA, Rogers JC. The association between hand impairment and hand function in rheumatoid arthritis. 90th Annual American Occupational Therapy Association Conference; 2010 Apr 29; Orlando, FL .

78. Baker NA. The relationship between computer-related discomfort and everyday activities. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 54th Annual Meeting; 2010 Sep 30; San Francisco, CA.

79. Baker NA, Jacobs K. Tele-ergonomics: A novel approach to computer workstation ergonomic assessment and modification. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 54th Annual Meeting; 2010 Sep 30; San Francisco, CA.

80. Baker NA, Poole J. Adaptations and solutions to help people with scleroderma continue to work. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2010 Nov 10; Atlanta GA.

81. Baker NA, *Gustafson NP, *Shin HK, Rogers JC. The effect of structural deformities on typing styles of touch typists with rheumatoid arthritis. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2010 Nov 10; Atlanta GA.

82. Allaire SL, Keysor JJ, Baker NA, Niu J, LaValley MP. Formation of solutions for rheumatic condition-related work barriers by occupational and physical therapists. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2010 Nov 10; Atlanta GA.

83. Baker NA, Poole J. Work challenges and accommodations experienced by people with scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis. 91st Annual American Occupational Therapy Association Conference; 2011 Apr 14; Philadelphia, PA.

84. Shin HK, Holm M, Raina K, Cham R, Baker NA. Evaluation of posture, discomfort, and task productivity in three simulated laptop workstations. 91st Annual American Occupational Therapy Association Conference; 2011 Apr 16; Philadelphia, PA.

85. Baker NA. The effect of a systematic, participatory computer workstation redesign on musculoskeletal symptoms. NORA symposium: Achieving impact through research and partnerships; 2011 Jul 12; Cincinnati, OH.



86. *Moehling KK, Rubinstein EN, Wollstein R, *Gustafson NP, Baratz ME, Baker NA. Targeted lumbrical splinting and stretching versus standard treatment on functional outcomes in persons with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. 2012 American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting; 2012 Jan 12; Las Vegas, NV.

87. Baker NA, *Moehling KK, Rubinstein EN, Wollstein R, *Gustafson NP, Baratz ME. A clinical trial of comparative effectiveness evaluating an intensive lumbrical splinting and stretching treatment on carpal tunnel symptoms and function. The American Occupational Therapy Associations 2012 Annual Conference; 2012 Apr 27; Indianapolis, IN.

88. Baker NA, Keysor JJ, Nui J, LaValley M, Allaire SL. Formation of solutions for rheumatic condition-related work barriers by occupational and physical therapists. The American Occupational Therapy Associations 2012 Annual Conference; 2012 Apr 28; Indianapolis, IN.

89. Baker NA, *Moehling K. The moderating effect of the severity of baseline musculoskeletal discomfort on the effect of an alternative keyboard: A 5-month randomized clinical trial. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 56th Annual Meeting; 2012 Oct 23; Boston, MA.

90. Baker NA, *Moehling K, Rubinstein E, Wollstein R, *Gustafson NP, Baratz M. Lumbrical splinting and stretching versus standard treatment on grip, pinch, and dexterity in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2012 Nov 13; Washington, DC.

91. Baker NA, *Moehling K. The effect of a systematic, personalized computer workstation redesign on musculoskeletal symptoms. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2012 Nov 13; Washington, DC.

92. Baker NA, Schlenk E, Starz T. A practical understanding of function in rheumatoid arthritis. American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2012 Nov 13; Washington, DC.

93. Wong A, Baker NA, Smith L, Rosen CA. Prevalence and risk factors for musculoskeletal problems associated with microlaryngeal surgery. American Laryngological Association Annual Meeting; 2013 Apr 11; Orlando, FL.

94. Baker NA. The moderating effect of the severity of baseline musculoskeletal discomfort on the effect of an alternative keyboard. American Occupational Therapy Association 2014 Annual Conference; 2014 Apr 3; Baltimore MD.

95. *Livengood H, Baker NA. Exploration of the indicators for carpal tunnel release surgery: A secondary analysis. American Occupational Therapy Association 2014 Annual Conference; 2014 Apr 4; Baltimore MD.

96. *Livengood H, Baker NA. Low vision rehabilitation: Exploring participation and strategies for intervention. American Occupational Therapy Association 2014 Annual Conference; 2014 Apr 4; Baltimore MD.

97. Baker NA, Eng H, Feng J, Lyons J, Hwang YG, Liang K, Moreland LW. Measuring rheumatoid arthritis remission: Which index of disease activity best predicts work status? American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2014 Nov 16; Boston, MA.

98. Baker NA, Theis K. The effect of psychosocial variables on musculoskeletal symptoms during alternative and standard keyboard use. Work, Stress and Health 2015: Sustainable Work, Sustainable Health, Sustainable Organizations; 2015 May 7; Atlanta, GA.



99. Baker NA, Theis K. Accommodation strategies reported by computer users with osteoarthritis. Work, Stress and Health 2015: Sustainable Work, Sustainable Health, Sustainable Organizations; 2015 May 9; Atlanta, GA.

100. Roll SC, Mack WJ, Forrest JL, Baker LL, Baker NA. Identification of early-stage median nerve pathology: Protocol for a longitudinal, multiple cohort study. Paper presentation at 5th Annual Occupational Therapy Summit of Scholars; 2016 June,Pittsburgh, PA

101. Baker NA. The association between arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome: National Health Interview Survey, 2010; American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2016 Nov 15; Washington, DC.

State, Regional

102. *Shin H, Baker N. Musculoskeletal disorders and laptop computer use. Science2009 Unplugged, University of Pittsburgh; 2009 Oct 15; Pittsburgh, PA.

103. *Moehling K, Baker N. Moving beyond individuals: Fall prevention for communities. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Conference; 2009 Oct 30; Pittsburgh, PA.

104. *Shin HK, Holm M, Raina K, Cham R, Baker N. Evaluation of postural risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms in three simulated laptop workstations. Science 2010, University of Pittsburgh; 2010 Oct 8; Pittsburgh, PA.

105. *Moehling K, *Xiu KH, Baker NA. Associations between discomfort and discrepancies in anthropometrics and workstation setup. Science 2010, University of Pittsburgh; 2010 Oct 8; Pittsburgh, PA.

106. *Livengood H, Baker N. Exploration of the indicators for carpal tunnel surgery: A secondary analysis. 9th Annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day; 2013, Jun 19; Pittsburgh, PA.

107. Owen G, Montgomery J, Baker NA, Chambers A. The effect of vision loss on performance of standard peg tests. Science 2013 – Convergence, University of Pittsburgh; 2013 Oct 4; Pittsburgh, PA.

108. Owens G, *Livengood H, Chambers A, Trout J, Baker N, Nau A, Cham R. “Effect of vision loss on performance of standard peg tests.” 10th Annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA, Jun 2014.

109. *Livengood H, Baker NA. Low vision rehabilitation: Exploring participation and strategies for intervention. 10th Annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day, Pittsburgh, PA, Jun 2014.

110. Qin J, Barbour K, Murphy L, Baker NA, Helmick C, Theis K, Schwartz T, Renner J, Nelson A, Allen K, Jordan J. Lifetime risk of symptomatic hand osteoarthritis. Proceedings of the 64th EIS Conference; 2015. (Winner – J. Virgil Peavy Memorial Award)

Invited Lectureships

International

111. Baker NA. Measuring computer keyboard styles. 2007 Marconi Conference, Marigold Conference Center; 2007 Apr 13 to 15; Holland, MI.

112. Baker NA. Computer use by people with arthritis. The Sus-It Canada Symposium. 2012 May 10; St John’s, Newfoundland

113. Baker NA, Keysor J. The work experience survey for rheumatic conditions (WES-RC): Evidence and applications. Rheumatology 2017. 2017 April 25; Birmingham, UK.



National

114. Baker NA, Chen C, Fasoli S, Lin S, Murphy S. Development of occupational therapy research scientists: Challenges and benefits. American Occupational Therapy Association 86th Annual Conference and Exposition; 2006 Apr 30; Charlotte, NC.

115. Baker NA. Observational studies of non-pharmacological interventions: Methods to measure performance. ACR Clinical Research Conference: Evaluating the evidence for non-pharmacological interventions in the Rheumatic Diseases, ACR Clinical Research Conference; American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Scientific Meeting, 2008; 2008 Oct 25; San Francisco, CA.

116. Baker NA. The effectiveness of lumbrical stretching on carpal tunnel syndrome. Arthritis Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Annual Board Meeting; 2009 Sep 30; Philadelphia, PA.

117. Baker NA, Bombardier C, Hazes M, Moynihan EM. Clinical and research updates on rheumatoid arthritis. Experts in Arthritis sponsored by the United States Bone and Joint Decade and the American College of Rheumatology; 2010 Nov 6; Atlanta, GA.

118. Baker NA, Burnham S, Egan W, Lotkowictz P, Mochan E, Moynihan EM, Oatis CA. Clinical and research updates on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile arthritis. Experts in Arthritis sponsored by the United States Bone and Joint Decade and the American Occupational Therapy Association; 2011 Apr 14; Philadelphia, PA.

119. Nickum J, Osiai T, Baker NA, Chu C, Fitzgerald K, Starz T. What’s new and what to do. Invited Panelist for Experts in Arthritis sponsored by UPMC Arthritis Center, United States Bone and Joint Decade, Ladies Hospital Aid Society, Western Pennsylvania Arthritis Foundation; 2011 Jun 1; Pittsburgh, PA.

120. Baker NA, *Moehling K, Park SY. The effectiveness of an “ergonomic” keyboard for reducing musculoskeletal symptoms. First Annual Occupational Science Summit sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine, University of Southern California, University of Illinois-Chicago, Thomas Jefferson University; 2012 Mar 12; St Louis, MO.

121. Baker NA, Baranek G, Murphy S, Smith R. Funding Challenges and Strategies Panel. Panel discussion. First Annual Occupational Science Summit sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine, University of Southern California, University of Illinois-Chicago, Thomas Jefferson University; 2012 Mar 13; St Louis, MO.

122. Baker NA, Condit M, Lin S, Smith DB, Wood K, Wu C. Clinical and research updates on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile arthritis. Panel discussion. Experts in Arthritis sponsored by the United States Bone and Joint Decade and the American Occupational Therapy Association; 2012 Apr 25; Indianapolis, IN.

123. Baker NA. Comparative effectiveness research trials in action: An example from a current comparative effectiveness research trial. New Frontiers in Disability Related Comparative Effectiveness Research; 2012 Jun 22; Boston, MA.

124. Baker NA, Murphy, S. Piloting Your research to success: The why, what and how of pilot study. Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Research Webinar; Recorded online 2014 Apr 25.

125. Baker NA. Moving upstream: The journey to population health. University of Texas Medical Branch; 2014 Dec 2; Galveston, TX.



126. Baker NA. Thinking BIG: Conducting research with consequence in occupational science and occupational therapy. Invited Presentation. University of Southern California; Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Doctoral Seminar. 2017 Mar 10; Los Angeles, CA

127. Moyers P, Baker NA, Garber SL, Finch Guthrie P, Sendelback S, Arbesman M, Lieberman D, Trudeau SA, Coster W. Knowledge translation and implementation science. Invited Institute 2017 American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Centennial Celebration, 2017 Mar 29; Philadelphia PA.

128. Baker NA. Behavior activation in the treatment of chronic pain. 17th Annual New Technology in Upper Extremity Surgery: The Cutting Edge with Advancing Translational Research. 2017 June 6; Cleveland OH.

State, Regional

129. Baker NA. The Meaning of Work and musculoskeletal discomfort. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh; 2001 Mar 19; Pittsburgh, PA.

130. Baker NA. Personal computer keyboarding style. MSCR Hand Group Meeting, University of Pittsburgh; 2002 Sep 27; Pittsburgh, PA.

131. Baker NA. Developing a survey instrument to evaluate personal computer keyboarding style. Musculoskeletal Research Center Orthopedic Research Seminar, University of Pittsburgh; 2003 May 5; Pittsburgh, PA.

132. Baker NA. Developing a survey instrument to measure personal computer keyboarding style. Harvard Occupational Biomechanics Lab Meeting, Harvard University; 2006 Feb 21; Boston, MA.

133. Baker NA. Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity and computer use. Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Seminars, University of Pittsburgh; 2007 Jan 18; Pittsburgh, PA.

134. Baker NA. Developing an instrument to measure personal keyboarding style. SHRS Doctoral Seminar, University of Pittsburgh; 2009 Jan 14; Pittsburgh, PA.

135. Baker NA. Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: What are they and what can we do about them? HealthIt Seminar, Carnegie Mellon University; 2012 Sep 20; Pittsburgh, PA.

136. McClung C, Palmer O, Wu F, Baker NA (Moderator). Assessing your fit in an institutional culture. 2013 Women in Medicine & Science Forum, University of Pittsburgh; 2013 Apr 4; Pittsburgh, PA.

137. Baker NA. Introduction to large datasets: So much data, so little time. HRS 3000, Doctoral Seminar. University of Pittsburg; 2016 Mar 2; Pittsburgh, PA

138. Baker NA. Introduction to large datasets: So much data, so little time. University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburg; 2016 Sep 17; Pittsburgh, PA.

2. Other Research Related Activities

Research Training, Continuing Education and Conference Attended

Competitive or Invited Selection

1. 2004 Symposium – The National Occupational Research Agenda; 2004 May 25 to 26; Minneapolis, MN.

2. GRANTS 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop. The Grant Institute, Carnegie Mellon University; 2005 Mar 9 to 12; Pittsburgh, PA.

3. Young Investigator Initiative Workshop. US Bone and Joint Decade; 2006 Mar 31 to Apr 2; Rosemont,



IL.

4. 2007 Marconi Conference. Marigold Conference Center; 2007 Apr 13 to 15; Holland, MI.

5. Young Investigator Initiative Workshop, Follow-up meeting. US Bone and Joint Decade; 2007 Apr 27 to 20; Rosemont, IL.

6. University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences 2008 Course in Scientific Management and Leadership. Office of Academic Career Development; 2008 Apr 2 to 4; Pittsburgh, PA.

7. Bone and Joint Decade Global Network Conference. Bone and Joint Decade; 2009 Oct 21 to 24; Washington, DC.

8. The value in musculoskeletal care. U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative; 2011 Oct 12 to 13; Washington, DC.

9. Training Early Academic Mentors (TEAM) Program sponsored by Institute of Clinical Research Education (ICRE) through the University of Pittsburgh’s Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI). 2012 Jan to Dec.

10. Best practices in patient-centered musculoskeletal care. U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative; 2013 Nov 18 to 19; Washington, DC.

Non-Competitive Selection

1. Negotiating books and chapters with publishers. University of Pittsburgh Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education; 2001 Sep 19; Pittsburgh, PA.

2. Endnote 4 basics. University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System; 2001 Nov 15; Pittsburgh, PA.

3. Setting goals: Getting where you want to go. University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Office of Academic Career Development; 2003 Oct 23; Pittsburgh, PA.

4. Know your K awards. University of Pittsburgh Office of Academic Career Development; 2004 Mar 6; Pittsburgh, PA.

5. Successful strategies for research recruitment. University of Pittsburgh Office of Clinical Research, Health Sciences and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences; 2004 Oct 19; Pittsburgh, PA.

6. Life after your K award: Getting to the next payline. University of Pittsburgh Office of Academic Career Development; 2005 Feb 10; Pittsburgh, PA.

7. 30th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics; 2006 Sep 6 to 8; Blacksburg, VA.

8. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 50th Annual Meeting; 2006 Oct 16 to 20; San Francisco, CA.

9. Publishing with integrity in academic journals. University of Pittsburgh Office of Academic Career Development; 2007 Feb 22; Pittsburgh, PA.

10. Meta-analysis and systematic reviews in medical education. University of Pittsburgh, 2007 MERMAID Series: Medical Educational Research Methods and Innovative Designs; 2007 Oct 12; Pittsburgh, PA.

11. Effect sizes: The changing face of RCTs? Visiting Professor Lecture Series, presented by HC Kraemer. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, and the Center for Continuing Education in Health Sciences; 2008 Jan 4; Pittsburgh, PA.



12. Preparing for critical changes in scholarly publishing: How will Public Access impact you? University of Pittsburgh Office of Academic Career Development Professional Development Series; 2008 Mar 18; Pittsburgh, PA.

13. Evaluating the performance of biomedical research organizations. The Special Senior Vice Chancellor’s Lecture, presented by R Hollingsworth; 2008 Mar 27; Pittsburgh, PA.

14. Mentoring student research. Summer Instructional Development Institute. Office of the Provost and the Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education; 2008 May 8; Pittsburgh, PA.

15. Developing your standard operating procedures: A guided primer for researchers; ACR/ARHP Scientific Meeting, 2008; 2008 Oct 27; San Francisco, CA.

16. Strategic planning: a master class on leadership; ACR/ARHP Scientific Meeting, 2008; 2008 Oct 28; San Francisco, CA.

17. K24: Midcareer investigator awards in patient-oriented research. Presented by Drs. Clayton Wiley and Michael Fine. University of Pittsburgh Office of Academic Career Development; 2009 Mar 4; Pittsburgh, PA.

18. Innovations in rehabilitation outcome assessment. Presented by Dr. Alan Jette. 5th Annual Rehabilitation Research Day; 2009 May 28; Pittsburgh, PA.

19. Common pitfalls of grant proposals and how to avoid them: Tips for new investigators. Presented by Drs. Greco, Mallison, & McClean. ACR/ARHP 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2009 Oct 18; Philadelphia, PA.

20. Measuring meaningful outcomes for arthritis and employment. Presented by Drs. Beaton, Braakman-Jansen, & Petersson. ACR/ARHP 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting; 2009 Oct 19; Philadelphia, PA.

21. Research on the role of environments in promoting occupation, participation, and health. Presented by Drs. Wendy J. Coster, Joy Hammel, Dory Sabata, & Jon Sanford. American Occupational Therapy Association 90th Annual Conference; 2010 Apr 30; Orlando, FL.

22. PREMUS 2010; 7th International Conference on Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; 2010 Aug 30 to Sep 4; Angers, France.

23. ACR/ARHP 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting; American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Healthcare Professionals; 2010 Nov; Atlanta, GA.

24. Comparative effectiveness research: The role of research synthesis. Presented by Dr. Greenhouse. University of Pittsburgh, Graduated School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics; 2011, Mar 3; Pittsburgh, PA.

25. First annual symposium of regenerative rehabilitation. UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, University of Pittsburgh; 2011 Nov 3 to 4; Pittsburgh, PA.

26. ACR/ARHP 2011 Annual Scientific meeting; American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals; 2011 Nov; Chicago, IL.

27. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 56th Annual Meeting. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society; 2012 Oct 22 to 26; Boston, MA.

28. ACR/ARHP 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting; American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals; 2012 Nov; Washington, DC.

29. A practical approach to designing, conducting, and analyzing focus groups. Dr. Susan Zickmund. HSR&D Cyberseminars; 2012 Dec 10; Pittsburgh, PA.



30. Human Computer Interaction International 2013; 15th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction; 2013 Jul; Las Vegas, NV.

31. ACR/ARHP 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting; American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals; 2013 Oct; San Diego, CA.

32. Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference; 2013 Nov; Pittsburgh, PA.

33. U. S. Bone and Joint Initiative Musculoskeletal Summit: Best Practices in Patient-Centered Musculoskeletal Care; 2013 Nov; Washington D.C.

34. Welcome to Qualtrics. Presented by Dr. Ryan. University of Pittsburgh, IRB; 2014, Feb 20; Pittsburgh, PA.

35. Faculty Effort Reporting. Office of Financial Compliance for Research, University of Pittsburgh; 2014, May 13; Pittsburgh, PA.

36. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics. 2014 Jul; Boston MA.

37. 2nd Annual CDC Evaluation Day. 2014 Sep; Chamblee, GA.

38. SAS programming essentials refresher class. Presented by Miriam Cisternas. CDC; 2014 Sep 16; Chamblee, GA.

39. Behavioral risk factor surveillance system: 2013 Data Release. Presented by William Garvin and Fang Xu. CDC Division of Population Health Seminar Series; 2014 Sep 19; Chamblee, GA.

40. SAS Programming I: Essentials. CDC University, Department of Health and Human Services Learning Portal; 2014 Sep 22 to 29; Chamblee, GA.

41. Introduction to survey sampling: Part I: Basic sampling methods. Presented by William Kalsbeek. CDC University, Department of Health and Human Services; 2014 Dec 9 to 10; Chamblee, GA.

42. Analyzing Longitudinal Epidemiologic Data: Modeling Change Using Mplus and SAS. Presented by Kevin Grimm. CDC University, Department of Health and Human Services; 2015 Jan 8; Chamblee, GA.

43. Basic Principles of Public Health: Part 2. Presented by Kathy Miner. CDC University, Department of Health and Human Services; 2015 Apr 20 to 21; Chamblee, GA.

44. Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling. Presented by Paul Allison. Statistical Horizons LLC; 2015 May 8 to 9; Atlanta, GA.

45. ACR/ARHP 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting; American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals; 2015 Nov; San Francisco, CA.

46. ACR/ARHP 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting; American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals; 2016 Nov; Washington, DC.

47. Creating Change: Agility and Execution. Presented by Dr Ravi Madhavan; Office of the Provost, University of Pittsburgh; 2017, Feb; Pittsburgh, PA.

Laboratory Memberships

Laboratory name, Principal Investigators Years Inclusive

1. Hand Motion Laboratory; Baker, NA 2001 to present 2. Human Movement and Balance Laboratory; Redfern, M 2002 to present 3. Arthritis Institute, RACER; Moreland, L 2013 to present



4. Musculoskeletal Sonography and Occupational Performance Laboratory; Roll 2016 to present

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: SERVICE 1. Editorships

1. Associate Editor: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 2017 to present

2. Editorial Board of Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, & Rehabilitation, 2000 to 2016

3. Editorial Board of The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2004 to 2007; 2008 to 2010; 2010 to 2013; 2013 to present

4. Guest Editor; Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, Special Issue on Occupational Therapy and Public Health, 2016 to 2017

2. Journal Referee – Ad hoc Reviewer

1. Applied Ergonomics, 2008 2. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2009 3. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005 to present 4. Arthritis Care & Research, 2007 to present 5. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2009 to present 6. BMJ Open, 2016 to present 7. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 2011 to present 8. Ergonomics, 2007 to present 9. Experimental Brain Research, 2009 10. Human Factors, 2014 to present 11. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications, 2012 12. Journal of Biomechanics, 2013 13. Journal of Hand Therapy, 2013 to present 14. Journal of NeuroEngineering & Rehabilitation, 2005 15. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2009 to present 16. Journal of Patient Reported Outcomes, 2017 17. Medical Engineering & Physics, 2007 18. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 2016 to present 19. Pediatrics, 2013

3. Grant Review Panel Memberships

International Grants 1. Study Section Member: The Arthritis Society Strategic Operating grants, Young Investigator Operating

grants and Young Investigator Salary awards Year: 2014 Institute: The Arthritis Society (Canada)

2. Reviewer: Reumafonds: Small Research Grant Year: 2016

Institute: Dutch Arthritis Foundation

Federal Grants 1. Scientific Peer Review Panel Member: NCIPC RFA CE-08-002. Grants for Traumatic Injury Biomechanics

and their Severity Year: 2008



Institute: Centers for Disease Control - National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

2. Expert Reviewer: 2011 Field Initiated Projects Program Grant Review Year: 2011 Institute: U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research

3. Scientific Peer Review Panel Member: NIOSH SOH Member Conflict peer review panel (Special Emphasis Panel) Year: 2012 Institute: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Safety and Occupational Health

Committee

4. Scientific Peer Review Panel Reviewer40 NSF-NIH Smart and Connected Health (SCH) Panel Year: 2015 Institute: National Institute of Health and National Science Foundation (joint initiative)

5. Scientific Peer Review Panel Member: Motor Function, Speech and Rehabilitation (MFSR) Study Section Year: 2017 Institute: National Institute of Health

Foundation Grants 3. Program Review Panel Member: American Occupational Therapy Foundation Dissertation Research Grant

Year: 2006 to 2007; 2007 to 2008; 2008 to 2009; Institute: American Occupational Therapy Foundation

4. Chair Program Review Panel: AOTF Dissertation Research Grant Year: 2009 to 2010; 2010 to 2011; 2011 to 2012 Institute: The American Occupational Therapy Foundation

5. Study Section Member: Clinical/Therapeutics/Outcomes Year: 2008, 2011, 2013 Institute: Arthritis Foundation

6. Ad hoc Reviewer: Competitive Renewal applications for Arthritis Investigator Awards and Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards.

Year: 2009 Institute: Arthritis Foundation

7. Study Section Member: New Investigator Awards Year: 2010, 2012, 2013 Institute: Arthritis Foundation

8. Reviewer: 2011 Commercialization Grant Competition Year: 2012 Institute: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Life Sciences Discovery Fund

(LSDF)

9. Study Section Member: AOTA/AOTF Intervention Research Grant Year: 2013, 2014, 2015 Institute: American Occupational Therapy Association/American Occupational Therapy Foundation

10. Scientific Review Committee: Pilot Applications Year: 2015 Institute: The UTMB Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center



11. Peer Reviewer Study Section: Epidemiology, Quality, Health Services, Outcomes, and Health Policy Years: 2016 to 2019 Institute: Rheumatology Research Foundation

Internal Grants 1. Internal Reviewer: Science Education Partnership Award proposals

Year: 2011 Institute: University of Pittsburgh

2. Reviewer: Central Research Development Fund Year: 2011, 2012 (Chair), 2013, 2014, 2017 Institute: University of Pittsburgh

3. Reviewer: Pilots Across the SPIRiT (PATS) Year: 2012 Institute: University of Pittsburgh as a member of the Sharing Partnership for Innovative Research in

Translation (SPIRiT) Consortium of the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award Program

4. Scientific Reviewer: SHRS internal Grants Year: 2002 to present

Grant Applications

1. Scientific Reviewer: VA Merit Review Application titled Intensive Rehabilitation for Veterans at Later Stage Post Total Knee Replacement Year: 2013

Institute: Veteran's Administration 2. Paid Reviewer: NIOSH R01 grant submission.

PI: Shawn Roll, title Sonographic tissue morphology in early stage median nerve pathology. Year: 2014

3. External Reviewer: Rehabilitation R& D Career Development Award for VHA submission: PI: Jorge Candiotti, title: Design Validity and Reliability of a Power Mobility Device-Virtual Safety Coach Year: 2016

4. Requests for External Reviews related to promotion and tenure

1. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; promotion to Associate Professor with tenure; 2013

2. The Ohio State University; promotion to Associate Professor with tenure; 2014

5. Advisory Boards

1. Title of Grant: Biomechanical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Year: 2014 to 2018 Principle Investigator: Zong Ming Li, PhD Location: Cleveland Clinic

6. Data Safety Monitoring Boards

1. Title of Grant: The Use of Radiological Data to Describe and Predict Impairment, Disability, and Quality of Life in Stroke Survivors

Year: 2002 to 2007 Principal Investigator: Margo Holm, Ph. D., OTR/L Location of Institute and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,



Department of Occupational Therapy, Pittsburgh, PA

2. Title of Grant: Trajectory of Function in Heart Transplant Eligible Patients Year: 2002 to 2007 Principal Investigator: Margo Holm, Ph. D., OTR/L Location of Institute and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,


3. Title of Grant: The Efficacy of Computer and SenseWear™ Technologies for Promoting Health in People with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Clinical Trial Year: 2003 to 2009 Principal Investigator: Joan Rogers, Ph. D., OTR/L Location of Institute and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,


4. Title of Grant: Microelectrode Brain-Machine Interface for Individuals with Tetraplegia Year: 2015 to present Principal Investigator: Michael Boninger, MD Location of Institute and Department: University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Department of Physical

Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pittsburgh, PA

7. International, National, University, and School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Committees

International Committees

1. Subcommittee Member, AOTA/AOTF International Conference on Evidence-based Occupational Therapy; 2004 Jul 11 to 14; Bethesda, WA.

2. Member, WFOT Evidence-Based Practice International Advisory Group; 2006 to 2012.

3. Faculty Mentor, Young Investigators Initiative. Sponsored by the US Bone and Joint Initiative and Bone and Joint Decade Canada; 2011 to present.

National Committees

1. Subcommittee Member, Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Prevention Research Meeting, Arthritis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter; 2002 Apr 19, 2003 Mar 19, Pittsburgh, PA.

2. Subcommittee Member, Musculoskeletal Research Conference, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, Interagency Committee on Disability Research, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Social Security Administration, and National Institute on Aging; 2006 Jan 9 to 10; Bethesda, MD.

3. Member, American Occupational Therapy Foundation, Assisted with developing ergonomic “travel tips” for Chico partnership; 2005, May.

4. Member, Cordelia Myers Writer’s Award, American Journal of Occupational Therapy; 2009 Jan.

5. Abstract Reviewer, Annual Meeting Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals; 2009 Jul, 2010 Jul, 2011 Jul, 2014 Jul, 2016 Jul

6. Abstract Reviewer, Annual Meeting American Occupational Therapy Association; 2009 Aug, 2010 Jul, 2013 Jul.

7. Abstract Reviewer, Annual Meeting Human Factors and Ergonomics Society; 2011 Feb.

8. Member, ACR Audiovisual Aids Subcommittee, Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals; 2010 to 2013.



9. Member, The Arthritis Foundation, Western PA Chapter Visioning Retreat; 2010 Jun.

10. Member, Task Force for Experts in Arthritis. United States Bone and Joint Decade/Initiative; 2011 to 2012.

11. Delegate representing the American Occupational Therapy Association at the U. S. Bone and Joint Initiative Musculoskeletal Consensus Summit, Washington D.C.; 2011 Oct.

12. Moderator, ARHP Concurrent Abstract Session titled Research Methodology presented at the 2011 American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, Chicago, IL., 2011 Nov.

13. Chair, Experts in Arthritis Task Force. US Bone and Joint Initiative; 2012 to present

14. Member, ACR Committee on Journal Publications; 2012 to 2015

15. Member, 2013 ACR Leadership Development Conference and Committee Meeting; 2013 Jan.

16. Member, US Bone and Joint Initiative Strategic Planning Meeting; 2013 Jun.

17. Delegate representing the American Occupational Therapy Association at the U. S. Bone and Joint Initiative Musculoskeletal Summit: Best Practices in Patient-Centered Musculoskeletal Care, Washington D.C.; 2013 Nov.

18. Member, 2014 ACR Leadership Development Conference and Committee Meeting; 2014 Jan.

19. Researcher, US Bone and Joint Initiative Annual Board Meeting; 2014 Jun.

20. Member, ACR/ARHP Committee to select editor and chief of Arthritis & Rheumatology

21. Book Reviewer, Kinesiology, 2nd ed. by C. A. Oatis; 2014 Oct.

22. Member, Ad Hoc: Guidelines for Research Proposal Submission for AOTA Annual Conference; 2015 Feb to Aug

23. Chair, ACR/ARHP Committee to select editor and chief of Arthritis Care & Research; 2015 Apr to Nov

24. Member, ARHP Research Subcommittee; 2016 to present

25. Committee Member, 6th Annual Occupational Therapy Summit of Scholars; 2017-2018.

26. Moderator, ARHP Research Committee Webinar titled Expanding the Research Tool Box: A new framework for building effective and efficient interventions, 21 Sep, 2016.

27. Moderator, ARHP Workshop titled The Power of Advocacy presented at the 2016 American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, Washington, DC. 2016 Nov.

Regional Committees

1. Member, Arthritis Walk Planning Committee, Arthritis Foundation, Assisted with annual walk recruitment and implementation; 2006 to 2007.

2. Abstract Reviewer, Annual Meeting Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association; 2009, Mar.

3. Co-Director, Experts in Arthritis: What’s new and what to do. Sponsored by UPMC Arthritis Center, United States Bone and Joint Decade/Initiative, Ladies Hospital Aid Society, Western Pennsylvania Arthritis Foundation; 2011 Jun.

University of Pittsburgh Committees



1. Member, Health Sciences Information Technology Faculty Advisory Committee, University of Pittsburgh; 2002 to 2005.

2. Member, University Senate Committee on Elections, University of Pittsburgh; elected 2007 to 2009, 2010 to 2012.

3. Member, University Senate Plant Utilization and Planning (PUP) Committee; appointed 2010 to 2013; reappointed 2013 to present.

4. Secretary, University Senate Plant Utilization and Planning (PUP) Committee; appointed 2013 to 2014; 2015 to 2016.

5. Member, University Research Council; appointed 2010 to 2013; reappointed 2013 to 2014

Chair and Coordinator of the University Research Council Health Sciences Subcommittee for the Central Research Development Funds Awards, 2012 Apr.

Member of the University Research Council Health Sciences Subcommittee for the Central Research Development Funds Awards, 2013 Apr; 2014 May

6. Abstract Reviewer, 9th Annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day; 2013 May.

7. Member, University IRB Review Committee; appointed 2016 to 2019.

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Committees

1. Member, Evidence-based Practice and Epidemiology of Disability Core, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2003 to present.

2. Co-Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences participation in the Arthritis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter Annual Race; 2004 to present.

3. 35th Anniversary Committee Member, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; 2005 Jan to Apr.

4. Member, Website Design Updating Committee; 2006.

5. Member, Committee on Research in Inflammation and Computational Biology University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; 2007 to present.

6. Faculty Judge for the SHRS Poster Competition, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; 2009.

7. Member, SHRS Display Screens Advisory Group, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; 2009.

8. Member, SHRS Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee; appointed 2010 to 2015.

9. Co-Chair, Graduate Faculty Methods of Inquiry Core; appointed 2012 to present

10. Member, Task force on Dissertation Credit Grading; 2013 to present

11. Chair, Ad hoc review committee for promotion; appointed 2013

12. Deans Representative, PhD Comprehensive Examinations; appointed 2015

13. Member, Doctoral Student Award Development Committee; 2016

14. Chair, SHRS Ad Hoc Promotion Review Committee, University of Pittsburgh; 2016

Department of Occupational Therapy Committees



1. Member, Curriculum Self-study Committee, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2001to 2004; 2012 to present

2. Member, Faculty Search Committee, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2002, 2003, 2006, 2011 (2), 2012, 2015.

3. Member, Scientific Review Committee, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2002 to present

4. Chair, Occupational Therapy Website Management Committee, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2001 to 2015.

5. Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Assistant Professor. University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2011.

6. Member, Master of Science Recruitment Committee, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2010 to present.

7. Chair, Department Promotion Review Committee, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2013.

8. Chair, Faculty Journal Club, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Occupational Therapy, 2012 to 2014.

9. Chair, Typhon Implementation Committee, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2012 to 2014

10. Member, Senior Faculty Committee, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2015 to present

11. Chair, Scientific Review Committee, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2015 to present

12. Member, Faculty Search Committee, Assistant Professor. University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2015

13. Member, Faculty Search Committee, Instructor, Fieldwork Coordinator. University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2015

14. Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Assistant Professor. University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2015 to 2016

15. Department Representative, SHRS Open House, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2015 Oct 17

16. Chair, Department Promotion Review Committee, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Occupational Therapy; 2016.

8. Community Activities

1. Provided computer workstation assessment and recommendations for change to members of the University of Pittsburgh Community; 2001 to present.

2. Co-Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, American Occupational Therapy National Backpack Day; 2003 Sep 28; 2004 Sep 22; 2005 Sep 21.

3. Member, PITThink Tank, University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy; 2003 Dec 3; Pittsburgh, PA.



4. Speaker, Woodland Hills High School, Women in Science Program; 2004 Mar 22; Pittsburgh, PA.

5. Faculty, Developed and moderated the Clinical Session on Work and Industry for the 1st Annual AOTA/NBCOT National Student Conclave; 2007 Nov 17; Pittsburgh, PA.

6. Faculty, Provided Mock Interviews and Résumé critiques for 4 OT students at the 1st Annual AOTA/NBCOT National Student Conclave; 2007 Nov 17; Pittsburgh, PA.

7. Faculty mentor, Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Analyzed and provided recommendations of changes in exhibits in the Museum Discovery Room and Basecamp exhibits; 2011, 2012, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA.

This work was featured in the following article: Waite, A. Occupational Therapy on Display at Museums. OT Practice, 2012, 12 Nov:13 to 18.

8. Developed a CME of the UPMC Physician Resources - Rogers JC, Schlenk EA, Baker NA, Levesque MC, Starz TW. Practical understanding of function in rheumatoid arthritis. UPMC Physician Resources, online CME course. 2012, Apr: http://www.upmcphysicianresources.com/cme-course/practical-understanding-of-function-in-rheumatoid-arthritis

9. Device development, Working with Rune Andre Forshaug to develop alternative data entry device – Adaptable Keys. Device has been patented. Mr Forshaug is obtaining funding for usability testing here at University of Pittsburgh, Oslo, Norway, 2012 to present.

10. Faculty mentor, for 38 MOT students attending and participating in AOTA Hill Day. Met with members of the Senate and House of representatives to advocate for issues related occupational therapy practice. 2012, Sep 24; Washington, D.C.

11. Speaker, Fast Track to Health Care Careers sponsored by UPMC Center for Inclusion. Met with over 300 high school students to discuss a career in occupational therapy. 2013, Apr 24; 2014, Apr 10; Pittsburgh, PA

12. Facilitator, University of Pittsburgh Pitt Think Tank. Worked with community occupational therapists to facilitate discussion on the new AOTA fieldwork forms. 2014, Mar 4; Pittsburgh, PA

13. Presenter, University of Pittsburgh, American Medical Student Association (AMSA) 2nd Annual Research Fair. 2016, Mar 25; Pittsburgh, PA

14. Chair of scientific committee to develop three educational videos on arthritis. USBJI Experts in Arthritis. 2016 Sep; Available at www.ControlArthritis.org



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