Autor: Ann McIntyre

Anita Atwal Ph D, MSc, Dip COT, FHEA Anita is a senior lecturer in occupational therapy at Brunel University. Prior to her academic career Anita»s practice experience was in acute medicine, older people and neurology. Anita has continued her particular interest in older adults in the acute care setting into her academic career and has published over 30 articles in international and national peer-reviewed journals. Anita is the director for Professional Practice Research at Brunel University, which aims to support and empower students, academics, clinicians and service users to promote high standards in clinical practice. She also leads a master»s level module on evidence-based practice for occupational therapists. Anne Mc Intyre, Ph D, MSc, PGCert TLHE, Dip COT Anne is currently programme lead for the MSc (pre-registration) Occupational Therapy course at Brunel University, where she has been an OT lecturer since 1997. She teaches occupational therapy and physiotherapy students at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Anne has worked in acute health care, neurological rehabilitation, with children with motor disorders and in community rehabilitation with older people. Anne has also continued her particular interest in older people into her academic career. She leads a master»s level module on occupational therapy and active ageing. She is a member of the Brunel Institute for Ageing Studies.