Christine Daeschner

Christine Daeschner, OTD, OTR/L serves as Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and Visiting Assistant Professor at Chatham University's College of Health Sciences since 2023. With over two decades of clinical experience spanning acute care, subacute care, home health, and home modification, she bridges practical expertise with academic instruction.

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Chatham University)
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (Gannon University)
• Bachelor of Science (Gannon University)

Her academic focus centers on evidence-based practice, aging in place through home modifications, and healthcare advocacy for underserved populations. She specializes in legislative engagement and leadership development for occupational therapy professionals.

Her scholarly work reveals consistent exploration of:

• Home modification strategies for elderly populations
• Legislative impacts on occupational therapy practice
• Advocacy frameworks in healthcare delivery
• Environmental assessment methodologies
• Policy implications for underserved communities
• Home health service validation

Active in the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association, she has delivered 13 conference presentations between 2012-2022 addressing legislative updates, home health interventions, and aging-related practice models.