معرفی
Rachel Bican serves as Assistant Professor at Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions and Principal Investigator of the Pediatric FUNctional Mobility (FUN) Lab. Her research targets critical gaps in pediatric rehabilitation through dual approaches: optimizing clinical practices for children with disabilities and developing accessible service delivery models for underserved communities.
Education:
- DPT, Ohio State University
- PhD, Ohio State University
Research Interests:
Dr. Bican's work centers on eliminating healthcare disparities through:
- Motor outcome improvement for children with disabilities
- Telerehabilitation model development
- Geographic disparity analysis (rural/urban/suburban)
- Cerebral palsy diagnosis timeline research
- Innovative rehabilitation access solutions
Publication Trends:
Her 2020-2021 publications reveal a strategic research trajectory focused on pandemic-accelerated telerehabilitation implementation and systemic diagnosis disparities. Key findings show significantly delayed cerebral palsy diagnoses in rural Appalachia and urban centers compared to suburban areas, driving her development of community-tailored rehabilitation access models.
Scientific Awards:
No specific awards are documented in available materials.
Advising and Grants:
As a 2021 faculty hire building her research program, Dr. Bican is actively securing funding for pediatric rehabilitation access initiatives. Prospective students should contact her directly regarding mentorship opportunities in her growing lab.
Lab Information:
The Pediatric FUN Lab pioneers functional mobility solutions through evidence-based rehabilitation models specifically designed for underserved communities, with telerehabilitation as a core innovation strategy to overcome geographic and systemic barriers.
