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Ana Allegretti, Ph.D., OTR
School of Health Professions
Occupational Therapy
210-567-8888
allegrettial@uthscsa.edu
Area of expertise for Ana Allegretti, Ph.D., is in Assistive Technology, certified ATP by Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA) since 2012.
She is currently working as a contractor for the VA Polytrauma in San Antonio in assisting with the development of the Assistive Technology Clinic for outpatients.
She is very interested in collaborating with other researchers in the field of rehabilitation and nursing, developing research projects in the assistive technology field and developing research projects in the area of pressure ulcer prevention.
Education
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| Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
| 2011 | Postdoctoral Training | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh , PA |
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| 2008 | PhD | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh , PA |
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| 2004 | MS | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh , PA |
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| 2001 | MS | Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie SP , Brazil |
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| 1996 | BS | Pontifica Universidade Catolica de Campinas Campinas , Brazil |
Appointments
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| 8/2014 - Present | Assistant Professor | UT Health San Antonio, Occupational Therapy, San Antonio, TX |
| 8/2014 - Present | Researcher Consultant and Researcher Consultant | University of Pittsburgh, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, Pittsburgh, PA |
Expertise
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Assistive Technology Professional - Competence in developing research projects, teaching and analyzing the needs of consumers with disabilities, assisting in the selection of appropriate assistive technology for the consumers` needs, and providing training in the use of selected device(s). |
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Pressure Ulcer Prevention - Developing research projects related to the use of support surface in preventing pressure ulcer in long term care/skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation units and acute and operating room |
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Researcher Consultant - Provide assistance in research design, grant application, day-to-day operations of research projects. Collaborative Research with other rehabilitation professionals |
Publications
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| Allegretti AL, Barnes KJ, Berndt P. Impact of use a ride-on toy car by children with mobility impairment doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-RP204B; 2018 Nov. (American Journal Occupational Therapy; vol. 72). |
| Allegretti AL, Barnes KJ, Berndt AE. Ride-on toy car, an innovative and feasible method of mobility; 2017 Oct. (Journal of Allied Health; vol. 46, no. 4). |
| Barnes KJ, Clegg, AD; Joseph, R; Allegretti, AL. Video Cases to Confirm and Expand Student Learning After Didactic Teaching of Inteprofessional Practice; 2017 Jan. (Journal of Allied Health; vol. 45, no. 4). |
| Cruz D, Paulisso D, Allegretti AL, Schein R., Schmeler M. Cross-Cultural adaptation of the instrument functional mobility assessment (FMA) for use in Brazil Galway, Ireland; 2016 Jun. (COTEC-ENOTHE 2016). |
Journal Article |
| Brienza D, Krishnan S, Karg P, Sowa G, Allegretti AL. Predictors of pressure ulcer incidence following traumatic spinal cord injury: a secondary analysis of a prospective longitudinal study Spinal Cord 2017 Sep;:1-7. |
| Ziraldo C.,Solovyev A.,Allegretti A.,Krishnan S., Henzel K.,Sowa G.A.,Brienza D.,An G.,Mi Q.,Vodovotz Y. . A Computational, Tissue-Realistic Model of Pressure Ulcer Formation in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury PLOS Computational Biology 2015 Jun;. |
| Allegretti AL, Malkiewicz A, Brienza DM. Measuring interface pressure and temperature in the operating room Advance in Skin and Wound Care journal 2012 May;25(5):226-230. |
| Brienza D.,Kelsey S.,Karg P., Allegretti A., Olson M., Schmeler M.,Zanca J., Geyer M.J., Kusturiss M., Holm M., . A Randomized Clinical Trial on Preventing Pressure Ulcers with Wheelchair Seat Cushions Journal of the American Geriatric Society 2010 Nov;58(12):2308-2314. |
| Authier EL, Pearlman J, Allegretti AL, Rice I, Cooper RA. A sports wheelchair for low-income countries Disability and Rehabilitation 2007 Jun;29(11-12):963-967. |
| Allegretti A., Mancini M., Schwartzman S. Evaluation of Functional Abilities in Cerebral Palsy Children Using Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) Arquivos Brasileiros de Paralisia Cerebral 2004 Jan;1(1):35-40. |
| Ding D, Cooper RA, Kaminski BA, Kanaly JR, Allegretti A, Chaves E, Hubbard S, Allegretti AL. Integrated control and related technology of assistive devices Assistive Technology 2003 Jan;15(2):89-97. |
Teaching
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| Date | Description | Institution | # Students |
| 7/2016 - Present | Professional Communication in OT | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 42 students |
| Course Director - The course addresses effective communication for occupational therapists in health care relationships. The course will focus on an understanding of self communication behaviors and development of skills to interact non-verbally and verbally with patients, health teams, supervisors, families, and groups. | |||
| 8/2015 - Present | Project Implement & Completion | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 10 students |
| Co-Course Director - This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply the principles of evidence-based practice in a treatment setting for an identified client. This process will include an integration of evidence-based research methods with a discussion and analysis of all aspects of occupational therapy management for the client. This course will also evaluate the student?s knowledge base and preparation level for the NBCOT examination based on his or her performance on the NBCOT Certification Practice Exam. | |||
| 8/2015 - Present | Environmental Technologies II | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Course Director - This course explores the assistive technologies available for use by individuals with disabilities so they may participate in educational, vocational, and recreational occupations. Included are seating and mobility devices, computer input/output technologies, augmentative and alternative communication systems, aids for individuals with sensory impairments, and electronic aids to daily living. | |||
| 1/2015 - Present | Special Topics | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 6 students |
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| 8/2014 - Present | Clinical Medicine I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 40 students |
| Course Director - This course is a study of the medical diagnoses commonly seen in occupational therapy practice with neonates up through school-age children. It is concurrent with a service delivery course, OT process: Neonate thru pre-school, level I fieldwork course and the lifespan psychosocial course and a precursor for the school-age courses in the Fall semester of the second year. It therefore provides the student with knowledge of the medical management of children with neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, developmental and other common conditions. This basic knowledge allow the OT to develop occupationally and environmentally based interventions for children with disabilities, 0-21 years, and their families. | |||
| 8/2014 - Present | Environmental Technologies I | The University of Texas Health Science Center | 40 students |
| Co-Course Director - This course provides the philosophical and therapeutic basis for occupational therapy utilization of adaptive, technological, and therapeutic equipment and materials. Activity analysis and problem-solving principles are developed. Included will be environmental adaptations and adaptive equipment for personal care, leisure, and home management. | |||
Grants
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Federal |
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| Funding Agency | US Department of Education |
| Title | Project Reaching More: Increasing Highly Qualified Occupational Therapists to Serve Children with Disabilities- FUNDED |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 1/2013 - 12/2017 |
| Role | Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail | Title: Project Reaching More: Increasing Highly Qualified Occupational Therapists to Serve Children with Disabilities. Absolute Priority of CFDA 84.325K (Focus D) US Dept. of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services |
Private |
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| Funding Agency | |
| Title | TTR Supplement Award request- FUNDED |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 10/2016 - 10/2017 |
| Role | Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail | DATA MANAGEMENT, AND DATA ANALYSIS CONSULTANT. Partner with the school of Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
| Funding Agency | Internal |
| Title | SHP Seed Grand: The impact of early intervention mobility in non-ambulatory children from 12 to 60 months old- FUNDED |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 3/2016 - 3/2017 |
| Role | Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail | School of Health Professions 2015-2016 SHP Seed Grant Pilot Proposal Title of Study: The impact of early intervention mobility in non-ambulatory children from 0 to 4 years old |