Ketki D. Raina

Ketki D. Raina is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Science and is a licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L) and Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association (FAOTA).

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mumbai and a Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Raina’s research focuses on developing assessments and interventions for individuals experiencing pain and fatigue due to chronic conditions. Her work has examined self-management fatigue interventions for traumatic brain injury patients and currently centers on efficient fatigue assessment and intervention development for breast cancer survivors. She is particularly interested in the feasibility, usability, and convergent validity of ecological momentary assessment-based evaluation methods.

Although no specific publications are listed, her research trajectory emphasizes patient-centered outcomes in rehabilitation, especially in oncology and neurorehabilitation contexts.

• Academic Educator Award, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association, 2011
• Fellow, American Occupational Therapy Association, 2017

Dr. Raina advises students in multiple advanced programs including the PhD in Rehabilitation Science, Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), and Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy (CScD). She is actively involved in interprofessional education through the Center for Interprofessional Studies and contributes to academic leadership as Vice Chair for Academic Affairs. While no grants are explicitly mentioned, her ongoing research initiatives suggest active funding and scholarly engagement.

She is affiliated with the Department of Occupational Therapy and contributes to interdisciplinary research and education within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.