Quinnipiac University
Norene Carlson

Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Program Director, Post-Professional OTD

Welcomes Media Inquiries

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

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)

Peer Reviewed Poster

An End-of-Life Care Mentorship Model for Practicing OT Clinicians Using a Weeklong Residency Program

Carlson, A.N.

AOTA National Conference (2019)

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)

Peer Reviewed Presentations

Functional Assessment in Adults

Carlson, A.N.

Adult Foster Care Summit 2, Worchester, MA (2018)

Peer Reviewed Poster

Identification of Factors Contributing to the Underutilization of Occupational Therapy in End of Life Care

Carlson, A.N.

AOTA National Conference, Salt Lake City, UT (2018)

Invited Speaker

Occupational Therapy in Hospice Care

Carlson, A.N.

Henderson, NV , Touro University (2018)

Invited Speaker

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Primary Care Practice

Carlson, A.N.

Springfield, MA, Caring Healthcare (2018)