Amanda Balser
Assistant Professor
Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
Contact Information
521 Lancaster Avenue
Amanda Balser
Assistant Professor
Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
Education
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University
- M.S. in Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University
- B.S. in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern Indiana
Research & Academic Interests
- Qualitative research methods
- Adult neurorehabilitation
- Complex rehabilitation and assistive technology
- Functional cognition
- Metacognition and self-regulated learning
Publications
- Balser, A. E., Howell, D. M., & Colaianni, D. (2025). Health management and time-use with tetraplegia: A narrative inquiry. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 45(4), 573582. https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492241309264
- Balser, A., Howell, D., & O'Brien, S. (2021). User perspectives on the service delivery of complex power wheelchairs. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 35(1), 57-74, https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2020.1862442
- Balser, A., O'Brien, S., & Wittman, P. (2020). Doing it right: OT meeting population needs with COVID-19. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8(4), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1753
Awards & Accolades
- Pi Theta Epsilon Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Leadership Award 2024-2025, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University
Affiliations & Work History
- Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) from the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
Associations & Work History
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association
Education
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University
- M.S. in Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University
- B.S. in Occupational Therapy, University of Southern Indiana
Research & Academic Interests
- Qualitative research methods
- Adult neurorehabilitation
- Complex rehabilitation and assistive technology
- Functional cognition
- Metacognition and self-regulated learning
Publications
- Balser, A. E., Howell, D. M., & Colaianni, D. (2025). Health management and time-use with tetraplegia: A narrative inquiry. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 45(4), 573582. https://doi.org/10.1177/15394492241309264
- Balser, A., Howell, D., & O'Brien, S. (2021). User perspectives on the service delivery of complex power wheelchairs. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 35(1), 57-74, https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2020.1862442
- Balser, A., O'Brien, S., & Wittman, P. (2020). Doing it right: OT meeting population needs with COVID-19. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8(4), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1753
Awards & Accolades
- Pi Theta Epsilon Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Leadership Award 2024-2025, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University
Affiliations & Work History
- Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) from the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS) from the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
Associations & Work History
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association