Jennifer came to the world of research from the world of classical music to learn how to create more rigorous music programs with research principles.
Departments
Department of Occupational Therapy
Programs
Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science
Representative Publications
- Dorris, JL, Neely, S, Terhorst, L, VonVille, HM, Rodakowski, J. Effects of music participation for mild cognitive impairment and dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2021; 1– 9. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.17208
Research Interests
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Music intervention development
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Dementia
Research Grants
- Academy of Country Music: Analyzing the effect of taking group music classes on the cognition of those with Mild Cognitive Impairment.
- National Institute on Aging: Influence of Strategy Training on Disability for Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment