Quinnipiac University
Norene Carlson

Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

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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

Quinnipiac University

Assistant Clinical Professor

Hamden, CT

2019 - Present

Western New England University

Assistant Clinical Professor

Springfield, MA

2018 - 2018

Quinnipiac University

Part-Time Professor

Hamden, CT

2014 - 2017

Selected Publications

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)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Primary Cre Interventions to Promote Healthy Aging in an Assisted Living Facility

Carlson, A, Caddock, E., Dizon, G., Kudreyko, J. & Keegan, M.

AOTA National Conference, Boston, MA., Quinnipiac University (2020)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Usability of an Evidence-Based Mirror Therapy Protocol for Stroke Rehabilitation

Proctor, J. Bondoc, S. & Carlson, A.

AOTA National Conference, Boston, MA, Quinnipiac University (2020)

Peer Reviewed Presentations

Interprofessional Fall Prevention Program in an Assisted Living Facility Addressing Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention: A Pilot Program

Carlson, A. & Feinberg, B.

ConnOTA 2020 Spring Conference, Hartford, CT, Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association (2020)

Invited Speaker

Can Occupational Therapists Play a Role in Primary Care Outside the Physician's Office?

Carlson, A.N.

ConnOTA Special Interest Series Event, North Haven, CT, Quinnipiac University (2019)