Associate Professor, MOT Program Director

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Human Performance - Occupational Therapy

Classification:

Faculty

• BA, West Virginia University, 2008
• MOT, West Virginia University, 2009
• PhD, West Virginia University, 2021

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.

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.

Occupational Therapy

Medical Specialties

• Rehabilitation

Special Training

• 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

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.