Beth Poole

Beth Poole is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Teesside University's School of Health and Life Sciences, specializing in clinical applications of occupational therapy in secure services and technology-enhanced rehabilitation. Her research explores sensory processing disorders and virtual environments for therapeutic interventions.

Research focuses on:

• Virtual reality applications in rehabilitation
• Sensory processing in neurological disorders
• Occupational therapy in forensic settings
• Technology integration in healthcare
• Therapeutic communication strategies

Publications examine assessment tools for communication skills in forensic environments and sensory processing implications for adults with Tourette's Syndrome. Her work connects clinical occupational therapy practice with innovative technological approaches to rehabilitation.