Positions
Associate Professor, MOT Program Director
- Organization:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Department:
- Human Performance - Occupational Therapy
- Classification:
- Faculty
Education
- BA, West Virginia University, 2008
- MOT, West Virginia University, 2009
- PhD, West Virginia University, 2021
Publications
Sosa, E.M., Woods, S.R., Powers, B.S., Bailey, M., Benedict, T., O'Brien, E., Smith, A. (2023). Assessing the Impact of Industrial Gloves use on Perceived Hand Dexterity, Function, and Strength. Applied Ergonomics, 114, 1-10.
Martin, C.J., Woods, S.R., Bertice, S., Pinkerton, L., Jin, C. (2023). Increased mortality Associated with Disability Among Workers' Compensation Claimants with Upper Extremity Neuropathy. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. 65(9) 798-802.
Woods, S. R., Sosa, E. M., Burt, A. L. (2021). The Perceived Effects of Glove Type on Hand Dexterity, Function, and Comfort: A Pilot Study. Journal of Applied Ergonomics.
Burt, A. L., Woods, S. R., Daily, S. M., Lilly, C., Scaife, B. D., Davis, D. R. (2020). Predicting Student Success on the National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT), 74. https://ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=2765592
Woods, S. R., Scaife, B. D., Cronin, A. F. (2019). Fabricating Custom Adaptive Equipment to Support Return to Work for Individuals With Physical Disabilities. SIS Quarterly, A Supplement to OT Practice.
Scaife, B. D., Lape, J. E., Woods, S. R. (2019). Working with older adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in long-term care. AOTA Continuing Education Article. https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Continuing-Education/AOTACE/CE-Articles/older-dis abilities.aspx
Woods, S. R., Cronin, A. F. (2018). Camp Gizmo: A Unique Venue for Interprofessional Collaboration. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections (1st ed., vol. 3, pp. 2-4).
Woods, S. R., Lilly, C. (2018). Pinch Testing Positions Among Certified Hand Therapists: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 6(2), 1-4.
About SueAnn Woods
BIOGRAPHY
About SueAnn Woods
Narrative:
Dr. Woods joined WVU in 2016 with major areas of clinical interest in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. Her clinical experiences include outpatient rehabilitation, school based therapy, and home health rehabilitation. She has published articles on hand therapy evaluation techniques, hand strength, and dexterity. In 2019, Dr. Woods earned the Professional Program Distinguished Teaching Award from the WVU School of Medicine. She served as the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for the OTD program from January 2022 through December 2023. Beginning in January 2024, Dr. Woods was appointed as the MOT Program Director.
Patient Care Information
Medical Specialties
- Rehabilitation
Special Training
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Other Speciality Training, Certified Hand Therapist
Hand Therapy Certification Commission; Sacramento, CA, 2014 -
Other Speciality Training, Certified Lymphedema Therapist & Elvarex Certified Fitter
Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy; Matawan, NJ, 2010
Additional Info
Dr. Woods provides off-road driving risk evaluations using simulation and a series of clinical tests to assess driving skills and safety needed to return to on-road driving. She is also a certified hand therapist and sees children in the WVU Medicine multi-disciplinary Brachial Plexus Clinic.