Maureen Coleman

Maureen Coleman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Sheffield Hallam University's College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. She qualified in 1990 from Salford School of Occupational Therapy and has worked clinically in older adult and mental health settings. Her academic career began in 2008 when she joined Sheffield Hallam full-time, transitioning from NHS clinical practice. She contributes to occupational therapy and interprofessional modules, focusing on behavior change skill development. Her research includes developing a workforce self-assessment tool and completing an MSc in Health Psychology emphasizing internet-mediated research.

• Education:
• Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy - Salford School of Occupational Therapy (1990)
• MSc in Health Psychology - Sheffield Hallam University (ongoing/awaiting publication)

Her research interests center on integrating clinical practice with educational strategies, particularly using innovative methods like the Human Library approach to foster empathy and interprofessional understanding. Current work emphasizes translating behavioral science into practical occupational therapy interventions.

Publications focus on experiential learning methodologies, with recent contributions exploring how simulated patient interactions can enhance clinical competence.