Academic Appointment

• Professor Emerita
• Director, Post Professional Education

Education

• Postdoctoral Fellowship Rehabilitation Research, University of Pittsburgh, 1990
• PhD, Higher Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1980
• MA, Counseling, Pacific Lutheran University, 1977
• BS, Occupational Therapy, University of Minnesota, 1968

Research Interests

• Functional outcomes of medical, psychiatric and rehabilitation interventions
• Evidence-based practice

Recent Publications

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

• Holm, M. B.  (2000). Our mandate for the new millennium:  Evidence-based practice -- The Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 54, 575-585.
• Crane, B. A., Holm, M. B., Hobson, D., Cooper, R. A., Reed, M. P., & Stadelmeier, S. (2004). Development of a consumer-driven Wheelchair Seating Discomfort Assessment Tool (WcS-DAT). International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 27(1), 85-90.
• Desai, K., Rogers, J. C., Skidmore, E. R., & Holm, M. B. (2004). Use of the mini-mitter Actiwatch-64 to identify functional use of the affected and unaffected upper extremities poststroke. Circulation, 109(20), E238-E238.
• Holm, M. B., Rogers, J. C., Breland, H. L., Johnson, D., & Starz, T. (2004). Understanding nocturnal pain medication dynamics in fibromyalgia. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 50(9), S473-S473.
• Gwinn, S. M. G., Rogers, J. C., Starz, T. W., Vogt, M. T., & Holm, M. B. (2004). Understanding pain and functioning in knee osteoarthritis (KOA): How do patient and rheumatologist's ratings compare? Arthritis and Rheumatism, 50(9), S79-S79.
• Rogers, J. C., Desai, K., Jovin, T., & Holm, M. B. (2004). Cross-sectional performance-based functional outcomes of patients receiving and not receiving IV-tPA. Circulation, 109(20), E238-E238.
• Crane, B. A., Holm, M. B., Hobson, D., Cooper, R. A., Reed, M. P., & Stadelmeier, S. (2005). Test-retest reliability, internal item consistency, and concurrent validity of the wheelchair seating discomfort assessment tool. Assistive Technology, 17(2), 98-107.
• Gildengers, A. G., Butters, M. A., Chisholm, D., Holm, M. B., Rogers, J. C., Bhalla, R. K., et al. (2005). Cognitive functioning and IADLs in older adults with bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disorders, 7, 59-59.
• Rogers, J. C., Holm, M. B., Breland, H. L., Johnson, B. D., Shih, M. M., & Starz, T. W. (2005). Subjective and objective parameters of fibromyalgia (FM). Arthritis and Rheumatism, 52(9), S415-S415.
• Rogers, J. C., Holm, M. B., Johnson, B. D., Breland, H. L., Shih, M. M., & Starz, T. W. (2005). Meds, METs and fibromyalgia. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 52(9), S436-S436.
• Breland, H. L., Rogers, J. C., Holm, M. B., & Starz, T. W. (2006). Triggers of fibromyalgia (FM) flares in subgroups with fibromyalgia: A mixed methods study. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 54(9), S503-S503.
• Skidmore, E. R., Rogers, J. C., Chandler, L. S., & Holm, M. B. (2006). Developing empirical models to enhance stroke rehabilitation. Disability and Rehabilitation, 28(16), 1027-1034.
• Skidmore, E. R., Rogers, J. C., Chandler, L. S., & Holm, M. B. (2006). Dynamic interactions between impairment and activity after stroke: examining the utility of decision analysis methods. Clinical Rehabilitation, 20(6), 523-535.
• Brininger, T. L., Rogers, J. C., Holm, M. B., Baker, N. A., Li, Z.-M., & Goitz, R. J. (2007). Efficacy of a fabricated customized splint and tendon and nerve gliding exercises for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 88, 1429-1435.
• Gildengers, A. G., Butters, M. A., Chisholm, D., Rogers, J. C., Holm, M. B., Bhalla, R. K., et al. (2007). Cognitive functioning and instrumental activities of daily living in late-life bipolar disorder. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 15(2), 174-179.
• Mills, T. L., Holm, M. B., & Schmeler, M. (2007). Test-retest reliability and cross validation of the functioning everyday with a wheelchair instrument. Assistive Technology, 19(2), 61-77.
• Raina, K. D., Rogers, J. C., & Holm, M. B. (2007). Influence of the environment on activity performance in older women with heart failure. Disability and Rehabilitation, 29(7), 545-557.
• Skidmore, E. R., Rogers, J. C., Chandler, L. S., Jovin, T. G., & Holm, M. B. (2007). A precise method for linking neuroanatomy to function after stroke: A pilot study. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 14(5), 12-17.
• Tomycz, N. D., Holm, M. B., Horowitz, M. B., Wechsler, L. R., Raina, K. D., Gupta, R., et al. (2007). Extensive brainstem ischemia on neuroimaging does not preclude meaningful recovery from locked-in syndrome: Two cases of endovascularly managed Basilar Thrombosis. Journal of Neuroimaging, 17, 1-3.
• Crane, B., Holm, M. B., Hobson, D., Cooper, R. A., & Reed, M. P. (in press). Responsiveness of the TAWC tool for assessing wheelchair discomfort. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology.
• Crane, B. A., Holm, M. B., Hobson, D., Cooper, R. A., & Reed, M. P. (in press). A dynamic seating intervention for wheelchair seating discomfort. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Book Chapters

•  Holm, M. B.,Rogers, J. C., & James, A. B. (2003). Interventions for activities of daily living. In E. B. Crepeau, E. S. Cohn & B. A. B. Schell (Eds.), Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy, (10^th ed., pp. 491-533). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Holm, M. B.,Rogers, J. C., & Stone, R. G. (2003). Person-task-environment interventions: A decision making guide. In E. B. Crepeau, E. S. Cohn & B. A. B. Schell (Eds.), Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy, (10^th ed., pp. 460-490). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Holm, M. B., & Rogers, J. C.(2003). Activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. In E. B. Crepeau, E. S. Cohn & B. A. B. Schell (Eds.), Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy, (10^th ed., pp. 315-339). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Holm, M. B., & Rogers, J. C. (in press). Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills (PASS). In B. Hemphill-Pearson (Ed.), Assessments in Occupational Therapy Mental Health (2nd ed.). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK.
• Rogers, J. C., & Holm, M. B. (in press).  Role Change Assessment: An Interview Tool for Older Adults.  In B. Hemphill-Pearson (Ed.), Assessments in Occupational Therapy Mental Health (2nd ed.). Thorofare, NJ: SLACK.
• Rogers, J. C., & Holm, M. B. (in press). The occupational therapy process.  In E. B. Crepeau, E. S. Cohn & B. A. B. Schell (Eds.) Willard and Spackman's occupational therapy (11th ed)., Philadelphia:  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Courses Recently Taught 

• OT 2113 Rehabilitation Theory and Practice, Instructor

Biographical Profile

Work experience relevant to teaching assignments and responsibilities:

• Occupational Therapist, Geriatric Research, Pittsburgh VAMC Education and Clinical Center  (GRECC), Pittsburgh, PA, 2000–present 
• Muse & Associates, Rehabilitation Staff TimeMeasurement (STM) study for the Congressionally- mandated rehabilitation episodic payment system, Washington, DC, 1998–2002
• Professor, Occupational Therapy, College Misericordia, Dallas, PA, 1996–99
• Postdoctoral Fellow in Rehabilitation Research, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 1988–90
• Program Director, Occupational Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tenure granted 1984, Tacoma, WA, 1984–92
• Woodrow Wilson Postdoctoral Fellow, Hampton Institute, Hampton, VA, 1980–81
• Occupational Therapy Consultant, Newport News, VA, 1980–81
• Assistant, Associate, & Full Professor with tenure, Occupational Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, 1975–96
• Occupational Therapy Consultant, Colonial Institute, Newport News, VA, 1980–81
• Assistant, Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, 1975–87
• Senior Staff Therapist, Occupational Therapy Department, Golden Valley Health Center, Golden Valley, MN, 1973–75
• Staff Therapist, Occupational Therapy, United Hospitals, St. Paul, MN, 1972
• Field Supervisor, Mobilization of Resources Grant, West Central Missouri Rural Development Corporation, Clinton, MO, 1970–71
• Staff Occupational Therapist, Day Hospital Program, Minneapolis VAMC, Minneapolis, MN, 1969
• Staff Therapist, Occupational Therapy, University, Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, 1968
• School of  Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Chairperson, Scientific Review Committee, 2001–05
  • Liaison, University of Pittsburgh HIPAA Implementation Team, 2001–05
  • Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee, 2001–05
  • Graduate Faculty, 2000–04 
  • Member, Core Committee, Evidence-Based Practice and Epidemiology of Disability, 1999–present
  • Member, Core Committee, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Chair, Core Committee, Policy,
  • Organization and Management Studies,1999–present
  • Faculty Search Committee, Occupational Therapy Department, 1999–2004     
  • Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Director, Post-Professional Education, Occupational Therapy Department, 1999–present

Awards and Honors

• H133G020159 (Co-PIs, Rogers, Holm)
  Agency: National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDDR)
  The Efficacy of Computer SenseWear Technologies for Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle in Adults with Fibromyalgia
  Role: Co-Principal Investigator
• CMS#500-00-0025(3) (Co-PIs, Maxwell, Liu, Holm, contracted consultant)
  Agency: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  Examining Long Term Care Episodes and Care History for Medicare Beneficiaries
  Role: Paid consultant(outcomes data analysis subcontract)
• R-5 H133E990001 (Co-PIs, Brienza, Brubaker)
  Agency: NIDRR Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC)
  Research Task 5: Investigation of Seating Outcome Measures, PI, Holm
  Role: Co-Investigator
• R01HD41490 (PI, Brienza, Co-I, Holm)
  An RCT on Preventing Pressure Ulcers with Seat Cushions
  Role: Co-Investigator
• MH52247-11 (PI, Reynolds; Co-I, Holm)
  Agency: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  Maintenance Therapies in Late-Life Depression III
  Role: co-Investigator

External Service and Assignments 

• Panel Member, Failure to Thrive Quality Indicator Panel, Development and Validation of Measures and Indicators of Quality Project, Health Care Financing Administration, 2000–01
• Panel Member, Medicare Beneficiary Access to Skilled Nursing Facilities MedPAC Panel (representing AOTA), Mathematica Policy Research Group, Princeton, NJ, 2000–01
• National Committee on Vital & Health Statistics, Subcommittee on Populations, Panel member on Functional Assessment and the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicaps (ICIDH), April 13, 2000
• Technical Expert Panel, Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), Study of the Variation in Prescribed Medication Costs, Method of Collection and Impact on Skilled Nursing Facility Case Mix, 2000–01
• Rehabilitation Staff Time Measurement (STM) study for the Congressionally-mandated rehabilitation prospective payment system (PPS).  Field manager, 1998–2002
• Technical Expert Panel, Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), Minimum Data Set Post Acute Care (MDS-PAC) Project (representing the American Occupational Therapy Association, 1997–2001
• Advisor to Technical Expert Panel representatives from the American Occupational Therapy Association on the National Uniform Needs Assessment Instrument (UNAI) for post-acute care, (1999)