Sherrilene Classen

Dr. Classen shares a word of congratulations to her 10th PhD student on a spectacular dissertation defense.

The department of occupational therapy celebrates a successful 2024 Occupational Therapy Summit of Scholars and recognizes the latest achievements in research science.

A distinguished delegation from the Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital visited Gainesville from Feb 26-27, immersing themselves in UF's rehabilitation practices.

Dr. Sherrilene Classen will lead two six-hour pre-conference institutes on March 20 as part of the American Occupational Therapy Association, or AOTA, INSPIRE 2024 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida.

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) may benefit the health and safety of drivers across the driving lifespan, but perceptions of drivers are not known. Lived experiences of drivers exposed to AVs in combination with surveys, can more accurately reveal their perceptions.

From the data of 123 Veterans, GIS analyses of transportation needs for rural Veterans, and current VA practices, we will develop a VA centric roadmap with recommendations for adopting and deploying autonomous shuttles (AS) as a mode of community mobility for rural Veterans.

To drive or not to drive? That is the question confronting many people as they age, especially those who live in southern states like Florida, where a car-centric culture makes it more difficult to get around when one can’t, won’t, or is unable to continue driving.

The gift will support tuition for a student enrolled in the UF Certificate in Driver Rehabilitation Therapy program housed in the department of occupational therapy.

OT researchers and partners have launched a new study to understand older adults’ perceptions and experiences with an autonomous shuttle.

Dr. Classen provides a firsthand account of the experience.