Jutta Berding

Jutta Berding, M.Sc., is an Administrative Professor for Occupational Therapy at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo) at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. She leads academic programs including the Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy (dual and ELP formats) and the Master’s in Health Services Research and Design (HELPP). Her roles encompass curriculum development, teaching, and research in occupational therapy and healthcare education.

Her professional journey includes extensive clinical experience in psychiatric care and rehabilitation, alongside academic roles since 1999. She holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and a Ph.D. in Qualitative Educational and Social Research (2019).

Research interests focus on theoretical foundations of occupational therapy, occupational science, professional reasoning, and psychiatric rehabilitation. She emphasizes client-centered practices, evidence-based interventions, and interprofessional collaboration.

Publications span over 20 years, addressing curriculum development, clinical reasoning, and recovery-oriented practices. Notable contributions include work on the COAST framework for goal-setting, activity-based interventions, and academic standards in occupational therapy education.

Her involvement in professional organizations includes the German Association of Occupational Therapists (DVE), where she contributes to competency profiles, educational guidelines, and research initiatives. Projects include the development of assessment tools and recovery-focused programs for mental health rehabilitation.