Dr Kathryn Jarvis

Following qualification as an occupational therapist in 1989, Kathryn pursued a career in stroke rehabilitation, working in Stoke-on-Trent and Sheffield. This work raised unanswered clinical questions which formed the foundations of Kathryn’s research, initially through a MSc at Loughborough University and subsequently a PhD at Keele University. Kathryn entered Higher Education as a Lecturer at the University of Liverpool in 2001, moving to UCLan in 2018 to lead the MSc (pre-registration) Occupational Therapy programme. She is committed to the provision of high-quality learning opportunities and teaching delivery, promotion of the occupational therapy profession and engagement in clinical and educational research.

Kathryn leads the Cumbria and Lancashire Council for Allied Health Profession Research Hub (CAHPR). In this role Kathryn supports allied health professionals develop their research skills and knowledge to further evidence-based practice.

Kathryn's own research interests are situated in recovery from stroke and implementation of complex therapeutic interventions and can be summarised as three inter-related areas:

• Recovery of function in the arm and hand following stroke
• Development and adoption of digital health technologies in healthcare rehabilitation settings
• Restructuring occupations following stroke

She holds a variety of external positions and has a strong profile in knowledge exchange.