Prof. Afsoon Hassani Mehraban | Intervention Award | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Afsoon Hassani Mehraban, IUMS School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:
PhD in Occupational Therapy from Newcastle University, Australia (2004-2008).MSc and BSc in Occupational Therapy from IUMS, Tehran, Iran, both obtained with top rankings in her class. This strong academic foundation underpins her expertise in the field.Over 25 years of experience as a lecturer and faculty member at the Occupational Therapy Department, IUMS.Leadership roles such as Head of the Occupational Therapy Department and Research Vice-Chancellor of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, showcasing her administrative and academic capabilities.
Education:
- PhD in Occupational Therapy (2004–2008)
School of Health, Newcastle University, Australia - MSc. in Occupational Therapy (1993–1995)
School of Rehabilitation Sciences, IUMS, Tehran, Iran (ranked first) - BSc. in Occupational Therapy (1987–1991)
School of Rehabilitation Sciences, IUMS, Tehran, Iran (ranked first)
Work Experience:
- 1995–Present: Lecturer and faculty member
Occupational Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, IUMS - 2007: Lecturer
Occupational Therapy Department, School of Health, Newcastle University, Australia - 2008–2016: Faculty member and Head of the Occupational Therapy Department
School of Rehabilitation Sciences, IUMS, Tehran, Iran - 2019–Present: Research Vice-Chancellor
School of Rehabilitation Sciences, IUMS
Publication top Notes:
Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures in Preschool Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Scoping Review
Psychometric evaluation and feasibility of the Persian-Relative Mastery Scale in the caregivers
Online occupational therapy in the caregivers of people with Multiple sclerosis: a randomized control trial
The Effect of ICF-Core Set-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions on the Function and Satisfaction of Individuals with Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial
A randomized controlled trial for evaluating an occupational therapy self management intervention in adults with type 2 diabetes
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