Quinnipiac University
Assistant Clinical Professor
Hamden, CT
2019 - Present
Norene Carlson
Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Education
- BS, Pacific University OR
- OTD, Quinnipiac University
Areas of Expertise
- Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
- Community Health
- Oncology/Cancer Care
- Home Health
- End-of-Life Care, Hospice & Palliative Care
Organization
- Occupational Therapy
Office Location
- Medicine, Nursing, Health Sci 367C
Mail Drop
- NH-HSC
Experience
Western New England University
Assistant Clinical Professor
Springfield, MA
2018 - 2018
Quinnipiac University
Part-Time Professor
Hamden, CT
2014 - 2017
Selected Publications
Peer Reviewed Poster
The Lived Experience of Providing Informal Care to Adults of the Opposite Gender at End of Life
Anna Norene Carlson & Darlene Piraino
AOTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Quinnipiac University (2025)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Incorporating Sexuality and Intimacy in Education and Practice
Anna Norene Carlson & Allyssandra Failoga
AOTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Quinnipiac University (2025)
Peer Reviewed Presentations
Occupation-Based Substance Abuse Recovery Program for Homeless and Near Homeless Adults in a Community-Based Setting
Anna Norene Carlson & Antonia Rebecca
AOTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Quinnipiac University (2025)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Ensuring OT's Role in Sleep: Embedding Sleep Concepts Throughout an OT Curriculum
Marcy Sanders, Donna Latella, Nicole Sanders, Tracy Van Oss, Tara Glennon, Karen Majeski, Barbara Nadeau, Valerie Strange, Norene Carlson & Elizabeth Wescott
AOTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Quinnipiac University (2025)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Occupation-Based Parenting Skills Program for Young Parents of Children Who Are Homeless and Living in Transitional Housing
Anna Norene Carlson & Ayanna Samuel
AOTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Quinnipiac University (2025)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Enhancing Well-Being: Leisure OT Interventions for Homeless & Near Homeless Individuals
Emily Aviles, Jaqueline Decrescenzo, Kaitlyn Diorio, Joo Eun Lim, Anna Norene Carlson & Betsey Smith
AOTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Quinnipiac University (2025)
Conference Presentation
A Free Trade Vocational Arts Programfor Homeless and Near Homeless Adults in a Community-Based Setting
Anna Norene Carlson & Madison Smith
AOTA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, Quinnipiac University (2025)
Conference Presentation
The Perspective of Professional Caregivers in Facilitating Meaningful Activities among Persons Living with Dementia.
Carlson, A & Rahe, T.
AOTA National Conference, Orlando, FL, Quinnipiac (2024)
Conference Presentation
Examining the Needs and Experiences of Justice Involved Mothers as They Resume Parenting Post Incarceration
Carlson, A & Woolridge, K.
AOTA National Conference, Orlando, FL, Quinnipiac (2024)
Conference Presentation
The Development of an Occupation-Based Program for Mothers Experiencing Mental Illness and Addiction Living in Transitional Housing
Carlson, A. & Maignan, C.
AOTA National Conference, Orlando, FL, Quinnipiac (2024)
Conference Presentation
A Guidebook for Occupational Therapy in End-of-Life Care.
Sudrla, S, Smith, M., Cannata, A. & Carlson, A.
AOTA National Conference, Orlando, FL, University of St. Augustine (2024)
Conference Presentation
An Occupational Therapy Approach for Community Reintegration with Individuals Who Were Previously Incarcerated and Experiencing Homelessness
Carlson, A, Amaxas, P., Bossone, G., Charette, J., Hall, S., Norton, S., Ortzman, P., Knudsen, T. & Remy, L.
AOTA National Conference, Orlando, FL, Quinnipiac (2024)
Conference Presentation
An OT Pilot Program to Meet the Functional and Leisure Needs of Persons Experiencing Homelessness During an Emerging Practice Level II
Carlson, A., Balch, B., Gilarde, A., Goodrich, E., Harrison, C., Jacullo, G., Knudsen, T., Mottola, A, & Wagner, E.
AOTA National Conference, Orlando, FL, Quinnipiac (2024)
Conference Presentation
Impact of the Arts to Reduce the Stigma of Individuals Who Were Previously Incarcerated: An Occupational Therapy Perspective
Carlson, A., Smith, B., Bilodeau, E., EHllis, A., Kelly, K., Martinson, M., Maud, M., Tipping, M., WInstanely, J., Zilberfarb, A.
American Occupational Therapy Association, St. Louis, MO, Quinnipiac University (2023)
Conference Presentation
Building Competence and Confidence in Providing End of Life Care for OTs
Anna N Carlson
American Occupational Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX (2022)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Community Reentry for persons Expereincing Homelessness Who Are Post Incarceration: Programming for an Emerging Area of Practice
Anna N Carlson
American Occupational Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX, Quinnipiac University (2022)
Peer Reviewed Poster
Creation of an Occupational Therapy Treatment Protocol for Pediatric Urinary Incontinence
Cassandra Nelson & Anna N Carlson
World Federation of Occupational Therapy Congress, Paris, France, Quinnipiac University (2022)
Invited Speaker
There's a Portfolio for That!
Anna N Carlson, Sal Bondoc
Summer Course Design Institute, Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University (2022)
Invited Speaker
The Role of Occupational Therapy at the St Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen
Anna N Carlson
St Vincent DePaul Executive Board, Middletown, CT , Quinnipiac University (2022)
Peer Reviewed Journal
Addressing Phantom Pain Through Occupational Participation:A Qualitative Study of Support Group Paticipants
Camacho, V., Carlson, A. & Bondoc, S.
41(2) Occupational Therapy Journal of Rehabilitation: Occupation, Participation & Health 116-123 (2021)
Peer Reviewed Presentations
Capturing a Legacy: Creating Life Story Booksor Videos
Carlson, A. & DeFrancesco, E.
Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference, Virtual, Quinnipiac University (2021)
Peer Reviewed Poster
An Interprofessional Fall Prevention Program in an Assisted Living Facility Addresing Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention: A Pilot Program
Carlson, A.
AOTA Annual Conference, Virtual, Quinnipiac University (2021)
Invited Speaker
An Interdisciplinary Panel on the Issues of Diaper Need and Period Poverty
Anna N Carlson
Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University (2021)