Theresa Delbert, OTD, OTR/L
Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and Assistant Professor
Joined Chatham: 2016
ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST
Leadership, student professional development, spinal cord injuries, occupation-based practice and client-centered care.
PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST
Baking, gardening, and camping
BIOGRAPHY
Theresa received her Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Studies, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, and Post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate from Boston University. Her clinical experience spans the health care continuum with adults and children, including environments of acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, home care, early intervention, and pediatric outpatient and school based. Clinical areas of interest include leadership, student and faculty professional development, and occupation-based practice.
EDUCATION
- Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate, Boston University, 2020
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Boston University, 2012
- Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Studies, Boston University, 2010
PUBLICATIONS
- Delbert, T. & Jacobs, K. (2021). Best practices in leadership curriculum development: A case study of a curriculum designed to foster authentic leadership skills in graduate students. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 21(2), 166-183.
- Schreiber, J., Delbert, T., & Huth, L. (2020). High fidelity simulation with peer debriefing: Influence of student observation and participation roles on student perception of confidence with learning and feedback. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 4(2), 8.
- Delbert, T., Stepansky, K., & Lekas, T. (2020). The S.E.L.F. approach: Systems and experiential learning framework for fieldwork and capstone education development. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8(3), 1-11.
- Kemp, E., Domina, A., Delbert, T., Rivera, A., & Navarro-Walker, L. “Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstones: A National Survey”. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 4(4).
- Delbert, T. & Schrader, S. (2019). Conflict management in occupational therapy education: Process drama as a teaching strategy. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 3(2).
- Calabrese, J., Lape, J. E., & Delbert, T. (2019). Use of Online Educational Modules to Improve Occupational Therapy Students’ Knowledge and Perceptions of Their Emotional Intelligence Skills: An Evidence-Based Pilot Study. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 3 (3).
- Delbert, T., Jacobs, K. (2016). Make new friends. Self-published. (Children’s book)
- Griffin, T. (2013). Eating Disorders. In B.A.B. Schell, M.Scaffa, G.Gillen, E.S. Cohn (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (12th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
- Griffin, T. (2013). Parkinson's Disease. In B.A.B. Schell, M.Scaffa, G.Gillen, E.S. Cohn (Eds.), Willard & Spackman's occupational therapy (12th ed.). Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
AWARDS
- Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award, 2021
CERTIFICATIONS
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
ORGANIZATIONS
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
PRESENTATIONS
- Delbert, T. (April 21, 2021). OTs Role in Building an Inclusive Community and Expanding Disability Ministries within a Church Environment. AOTA Conference, virtual.
- Schreiber, J. & Delbert, T. (April 12, 2021). Peer instruction as a teaching tool to facilitate student critical thinking: Use of debriefing and reflection after acute care patient simulations. AOTA Conference, virtual.
- Delbert, T. & Jacobs, K. (October 16, 2020). The development of a curriculum designed to foster authentic leadership skills in occupational therapy students. AOTA Education Summit, virtual.
- Bucey, J., Delbert, T., Stepansky, K. (October 11, 2020). Cultivating community collaborations & mentoring student leadership: A case study of a therapeutic sensory garden. POTA Annual Conference, virtual.
- Delbert, T. (March 16, 2020). OTs role in Church Community. HealthMatters@BUSargent Podcast.
- Eckstein, L., Thompson, K., Valenta, A., & Delbert, T. (2020). Overcoming obstacles: Healthcare students with disabilities on fieldwork. AOTA, Boston, MA. (accepted, conference cancelled due to COVID-19).
- Bucey, J., Delbert, T., Stepansky, K. (2020). Cultivating community collaborations & mentoring student leadership: A case study of a therapeutic sensory garden. AOTA, Boston, MA. (accepted, conference cancelled due to COVID-19).
- Schreiber, J., Delbert, T., Huth, L. (2020). Peer instruction as a teaching tool to facilitate student critical thinking: Use of debriefing and reflection after acute care patient simulations. AOTA, Boston, MA. (accepted, conference cancelled due to COVID-19).
- Eckstein, L., Thompson, K., Valenta, A., & Delbert, T. (2019, October 18). Overcoming obstacles: Healthcare students with disabilities on fieldwork. POTA, King of Prussia, PA.
- Schreiber, J., Delbert, T., Huth, L. (2019, October 19). Peer instruction as a teaching tool to facilitate student critical thinking: Use of debriefing and reflection after acute care patient simulations. AOTA Education Summit, Las Vegas, NV.
- Delbert, T. and Schrader, T. “Utilizing Process Drama During Conflict Management Training.” 2018 Pittsburgh Regional Faculty Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA (2018)
- Novalis, S. and Delbert, T. “Student Teaching-Learning Strategies for Success.” 2017 Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, State College, PA (2017)
- Griffin, T., Sachs, L. Promoting Volunteer Participation in Older Adults with Disabilities. October 28, 2011. Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy. Norwood, MA