Kim Broussard

Kim Broussard is an occupational therapist, researcher, and educator at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (Dallas, TX), where she joined as contributing faculty in 2021 and transitioned to core faculty in 2022. Affiliated with the College of Health Sciences, she focuses on improving the lives of older adults through clinical and research efforts. Her work addresses challenges such as low vision, balance/falls, pain management, and psychosocial difficulties in aging populations.

Education:

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University
• Master of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman's University
• Master of Social Work, Louisiana State University
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Louisiana State University

Research Interests: Dr. Broussard's clinical and research expertise includes chronic disease management, dementia care, geriatrics, and mental health. She has developed practical tools like a low-vision environmental adaptation toolkit and has taught courses on occupational therapy processes and geriatric clinical applications. Her career spans multiple settings, including skilled nursing facilities, acute hospitals, hospice, pain management clinics, and home health, emphasizing holistic care for older adults.