Jillian
Woodworth,
DrOT, OTRL
Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
University of Michigan Flint
Dr. Jillian Woodworth is an occupational therapist, with a clinical doctorate in occupational therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Woodworth is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Michigan-Flint. Her research focuses on Interprofessional Education (IPE) and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) in health science professional programs.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Interprofessional Student Poster Description: Background: Persons with a disability (PWD) make up the largest minority in the US with estimated numbers from 2021 claiming that 27%of Americans are currently living with a disability.1 The CDC and NIDILRR both expect the number of PWD in the US to grow until a peak in 2030.1,2 The CDC reports that PWD are at 2-3 times more likely to experience obesity, smoking, heart disease, and diabetes on top of their disability which can lead to them requiring a large care team with a variety of health professionals.1 PWD are more likely to experience…