Kate Eglseder, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA, CLT

Associate Professor, Graduate Faculty

Kate Eglseder, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA, CLT

Contact Info

Phone:
410-704-4305
Office:
Linthicum Hall, 340L
Email:
keglseder@towson.edu

Education

ScD, Occupational Science, Towson University

MS, Curriculum and Instruction, McDaniel College

Graduate Certificate, Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation, Drexel University

Lymphedema Certification, Academy of Lymphatic Studies

BS, Occupational Therapy, Dominican College

AA, Occupational Therapy, Community College of Baltimore County

Areas of Expertise

Adult Physical Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury

Sexuality and Disability

Select Publications

  • Eglseder, K., Lawson, S., & Beatty, R.  (2022).  Situated cognition and self-directed learning:  Pedagogical approaches to developing skills in advocacy.  Journal of Occupational Therapy Education.  (Peer Reviewed).
  • Murphy, L. & Eglseder, K.  (2022).  The anatomy glove learning system for hand anatomy and function:  Use of embodies learning in occupational therapy education.  Journal of Allied Health. 51(2): 143-148 (Peer Reviewed). 
  • Eglseder, K. & Littleton, A. (2021). Teaching clinical skills online: Techniques, student feedback, and lessons learned. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 5(2).
  • Eglseder, W. A. (2018). Atlas of upper extremity trauma: A clinical perspective. K. Eglseder (Ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Springer.
  • Eglseder, K. & Webb, S.  (2018).  Sexuality education and implications for quality of care for individuals with adult onset disability:  A review of current literature.  American Journal of Sexuality Education, 12(4), 423-450.
  • Eglseder, W.A. (2018). Atlas of upper extremity trauma: A clinical perspective. K. Eglseder (Ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Springer
  • Eglseder, K., Webb, S., & Rennie, M. (in press). Sexual functioning in occupational therapy education: A survey of programs. Open Journal of Occupational Therapy.
  • Eglseder, K., & Webb, S. (2018). Sexuality education and implications for quality of care for individuals with adult onset disability: A review of current literature. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 12(4), 423-450.
  • Eglseder, K. (2017). Sexuality research in occupational therapy education: Enhancing knowledge and comfort in address sexuality. SIS Quarterly Practice Connections. August, 28-30.
  • Eglseder, K. (2017). The lived experiences and occupations of intimate partners of individuals with spinal cord injury related to sexuality – abstract. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71, 1.
  • Eglseder, K., & Demchick, B. (2017). Sexuality and spinal cord injury. The lived experiences of intimate partners. Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 1-7.
  • Eglseder, K. (2016). Addressing sexuality in the clinic: Simple steps for practitioners. OT Practice, 21(17), 21-23.
  • Eglseder, K. (2016). The lived experiences and occupations of intimate partners of individuals with spinal cord injury related to sexuality. Proceedings of the Society for the Study of Occupation, USA, 21-22.
  • Eglseder, K. (2009). Occupational justice as a quality indicator for occupational therapy services. Occupational Therapy in Healthcare (23), 288-301.

Select Presentations

  • Eglseder, K.  (2022).  Sexuality and disability for the rehabilitation professional:  Comfort. [Invited presentation] Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore MD. 
  • Eglseder, K.  (2022).  Sexuality and disability for the rehabilitation professional:  Knowledge. [Invited presentation] Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore MD. 
  • Eglseder, K.  (2022).  Sexuality and disability for the rehabilitation professional:  Skill. [Invited presentation] Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore MD. 
  • Eglseder, K.  (2022).  Caregiving and sexuality. [Invited Presentation] VA National Caregiver Month Celebration, Virtual.
  • Eglseder, K. & Demchick, B.  (2022). Couple and family quality of life when there is a child with a chronic behavioral disability. [Virtual poster presentation] Maryland Occupational Therapy Association Conference.  
  • Demchick, B. & Eglseder, K. (2021). Qualitative research with families of individuals with disabilities:  Conducting semi-structured interviews. [Presentation]. Maryland Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Baltimore, MD. 
  • Eglseder, K., Littleton, A., & Friesner, E. (2021). Teaching clinical skills online: Techniques, student feedback and lessons learned from COVID 19. Poster presented via live webinar for the American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Eglseder, K. (2021). Sex and Disability Advanced Knowledge. Invited presenter. Presentation conducted at the Sinai Residents Lecture Series, Baltimore, MD.
  • Demchick, B., & Eglseder, K. (2020). PANDAS and family quality of life (FQOL): What occupational therapists need to know. Presentation conducted via live Webinar for the American Occupational Therapy Association.
  • Demchick, B., Eglseder, K. (2020). Understanding Pediatric Autoimmune Neurophsychiatric Disorders associated with Streptococcal infections from the perspectives of parents and occupational therapists. Presentation at the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Virtual.
  • Lawson, S., Eglseder, K. (2018). Promoting integration and reasoning through faculty led authentic learning experiences. Poster presentation conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Eglseder, K. (2017). The lived experiences of intimate partners of individuals with SCI. Poster presentation conducted at the American Occupational Therapy Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Eglseder, K. (2017). The lived experience of individuals with spinal cord injury related to their first sexual experience post injury. Poster presentation conducted at the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Timonium, MD.
  • Eglseder, K. (2017). Sex and Disability. Invited Presenter. Presentation conducted at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation Network Research Meeting, Baltimore, MD.