Karen Newberry

Karen Newberry is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy affiliated with the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. Her research focuses on innovative interventions in healthcare, particularly leveraging virtual reality (VR) to enhance patient discharge after strokes and improving interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical settings. She has contributed to studies such as the 'Virtually home' series exploring VR's potential in neurorehabilitation.

Her work includes evaluating teaching simulations in occupational therapy education and examining the role of occupational therapists in assertive outreach programs for mental health. Collaborations with researchers like Kate Threapleton and Greg Sutton highlight her interdisciplinary approach. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her publications reflect contributions to stroke rehabilitation, VR applications, and healthcare pedagogy. No email or student advising details are provided in the text.