Catherine Cooper Hay, Ph.D., OTR

Contact

chay1@twu.edu
713-794-2112
Houston 6007

Education

Ph.D., Rehabilitation Science, University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, Galveston, Texas
M.S., Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts
B.S., Biopsychology, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California

Expertise

Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation; Patient Centered Outcomes in Rehabilitation; Cognition; Sex Differences in Rehabilitation Intervention and Outcomes; Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist

Latest Articles

Young Stroke: Resources for Patients, Their Families, and Caregivers for Long-Term Community Living
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2021)
Abiodun Akinwuntan, Xiaolei Hu, Alexandra L Terrill, Suzanne P Burns, Catherine C Hay

Important-performance analysis to conceptualize goal priorities in community dwelling stroke survivors
Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation (2021)
Catherine Cooper Hay, Monique R Pappadis, Wanyi Wang, Susan C Weller, Timothy A Reistetter

Validation of the 10-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Post Stroke
Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases (2020)
Michael W Williams, Chih-Ying Li, Catherine C Hay

The Impact of One's Sex and Social Living Situation on Rehabilitation Outcomes Following a Stroke
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2020)
Catherine Cooper Hay, James E Graham, Monique P Pappadis, A M Sander, T Reistetter

Stroke Survivors' Perspectives on Post-Acute Rehabilitation Options, Goals, Satisfcation, and Transition to Home
Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (2019)
S Krishnan, C C Hay, M R Pappadis, A Deutsch, T A Reistetter

Lived experiences of chronic cognitive and mood symptoms among community-dwelling adults following stroke: a mixed-methods analysis.
Aging and Mental Health (2018)
M R Pappadis, S Krishnan, C C Hay, S C Weller, T A Reistetter

Feasibility study using propensity score matching methods for the pseudo-common person equating requirement
OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health: Latest Trends and Research in Occupational Therapy (2018)
I Hong, Catherine Cooper Hay, T A Reistetter

Application of the Korean version of the modified barthel index: Development of a keyform for use in clinical practice
Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy (2017)
I. Hong, Y. Lim, H. Han, Catherine Cooper Hay, H. Woo

Patient-centered mobility outcome preference according to individuals with stroke and caregivers: a qualitative analysis
Disability and Rehabilitation (2017)
S Krishnan, M R Pappadis, S C Weller, S R Fisher, Catherine Cooper Hay

Rehabilitación vocacional en personas con traumatismo craneoencefálico (TCE).
Rehabilitación Integral del Paciente con Daño Cerebral (2016)
Catherine Cooper Hay

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of the primary motor cortex and robot-assisted arm training in chronic incomplete cervical spinal cord injury: A proof of concept sham-randomized clinical study
NeuroRehabilitation: An Interdisciplinary Journal (2016)
N Yozbatiran, Z Keser, M Davis, A Stampas, M K O'Malley

Social support and actual versus expected length of stay in inpatient rehabilitation facilities
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2016)
Z H Lewis, Catherine Cooper Hay, J E Graham, Y L Lin, A M Karmarkar

Recent Presentations

DEI Statements as an Occupational Therapist in Academia
OT PhD Department Career Colloquium (2023)
Round Table | Catherine Cooper Hay

Priorities and Challenges of Brain Injury Survivors as They Adapt to Using a New Wheelchair
. American Occupational Therapy Association National Conference (2023)
Poster | Catherine Cooper Hay, Caroline Jacob, Dawn Phillips, Jade Furl, Cadi Fortes Cannen

Making Images and PowerPoints Accessible in Documents and Presentations
Teaching and Learning Symposium (2022)
Round Table | Catherine Cooper Hay

From Disability to Productivity: Transitioning to Employment, Volunteerism, and Caregiving Following Stroke
ACRM Annual Conference (2020)
Virtual | Catherine Cooper Hay, Jaimee D Perea, John M Baratta

Epidemiology, Challenges, and Rehabilitation of Young Strokes
ACRM Annual Conference (2020)
Virtual | Catherine Cooper Hay, Abiodun E Akinwuntan, Samir R Belagaje, Suzanne P Burns, Alexandra L Terrill

Occupational Therapist's Role In Spasticity Management After Acquired Brain Injury: Current Research and Practice
TOTA Gulf Coast East District Meeting (2020)
Podium | Catherine Cooper Hay, Tara Scully

Walking Confused After Traumatic Brain Injury- Rehabilitation Challenges and Participation Outcomes
Occupational Therapy Summit of Scientists/Scholars (2020)
Poster | Catherine Cooper Hay

The Effect of Gender and Social Support on Stroke Rehabilitation Discharge FIM Scores
Occupational Therapy Summit of Scientists/Scholars (2018)
Round Table | Catherine Cooper Hay, K Ottenbacher, J Graham, T Reistetter

The impact of gender and social support on goal attainment after stroke rehabilitation
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference (2017)
Poster | Catherine Cooper Hay, J. Graham, M. R. Pappadis, K. Ottenbacher, T. A. Reistetter

The influence of gender and performance on stroke survivors' goal prioritization
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference (2017)
Poster | Catherine Cooper Hay, M. R. Pappadis, J. Graham, T. A. Reistetter

Outcome Preferences Among Individuals With Stroke and Their Caregivers
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference (2016)
Podium | Catherine Cooper Hay

Long-term cognitive impairment and decreased mood among community-dwelling adults again with stroke
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference (2016)
Poster | M. R. Pappadis, S. Krishnan, Catherine Cooper Hay, T. A. Reistetter

Not as expected! Length of Stay in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference (2015)
Poster | Catherine Cooper Hay, Z. H. Lewis, J. Graham

Professional Affiliations

• American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
• American Occupational Therapy Association
• Texas Occupational Therapy Association

Honors & Awards

• ICPSR Tuition Waiver Scholarship, ICPSR (2020)
• Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, Delta Nu Chapter (2018)
• Forum on Aging Student Poster Winner, University of Texas Medical Branch (2017)
• Micks Scholarship in Preventive Medicine and Community Health, University of Texas Medical Branch (2017)
• Peyton and Lydia Schapper Endowed Scholarship, University of Texas Medical Branch (2017)
• Samuel N. Kolment,PhD and Barbara Kass Kolmen, MD Travel Scholarship, University of Texas Medical Branch (2017)
• Emily E. Dupree Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Science, University of Texas Medical Branch (2016)
• Peyton and Lydia Schapper Endowed Scholarship, University of Texas Medical Branch (2016)