John Wilcox

John Wilcox serves as a Clinical Associate Professor and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire's College of Health and Human Services. His clinical expertise spans community-based practice and geriatrics across diverse settings including school-based pediatrics, acute care, outpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities, with emphasis on evidence-based occupational interventions.

His educational credentials include:

• Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Syracuse University

Dr. Wilcox's research program focuses on enhancing independence for aging populations through innovative technological solutions. Key initiatives address assistive technology access for the elderly, community programming for brain injury survivors, aging-in-place strategies, and virtual reality applications. His work consistently bridges clinical practice with community engagement, particularly through partnerships with senior centers and living facilities across New Hampshire's Seacoast Region.

Publication trends reveal a concentrated focus on technology-gerontology intersections since 2018, with increasing emphasis on rural-urban disparities in digital access, telepresence robotics, and smart home automation for vulnerable elderly populations. His collaborative studies frequently examine health equity issues in subsidized senior housing.

Professional recognition includes:

• College of Health and Human Services Teaching Excellence Award (2020)

He has secured grants for research on assistive technology access, brain injury community programming, and virtual reality applications, often collaborating with colleagues across the College of Health and Human Services.

Actively maintaining clinical practice in acute care and outpatient settings, Dr. Wilcox contributes to statewide initiatives as a member of both the New Hampshire Stroke Collaborative and NH Falls Risk Reduction Task Force. His teaching portfolio includes courses like OT 444 (Living & Doing with Technology) and OT 964 (OT for Older Adults), with extensive mentorship of occupational therapy students through community-based experiential learning with brain injury survivors, adults with developmental disabilities, and older adults.