Angela Benfield

Angela Benfield, PhD, OTR is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio with over 25 years of clinical experience as a pediatric occupational therapist. She has worked in both rural and urban settings, specializing in assistive technology assessment and services for children in public schools.

• Education: PhD in Occupational Therapy
• Key Research Contributions: Developer of the Model of Evidence-Informed Professional Thinking (EIPT) and its corresponding self-report measurement scale.

Her research focuses on professional reasoning, evidence-based practices (EBP), and outcomes measurement in allied health professions including occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and social work.