Claire E. Child, DPT, MPH
| Title: | Teaching Associate |
|---|---|
| Division: | Physical Therapy |
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Claire Child is a physical therapist and a teaching associate in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. She is an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties-certified clinical specialist in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy with clinical interests in advanced heart/lung diseases and cardiovascular, pulmonary, and oncology rehabilitation. She does research on health systems innovations and the use of technology and behavioral economics to augment physical activity in at-risk populations. Child has >10 years of clinical experience working with patients before and after solid organ transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, and adoptive cell therapies.
Education and Training
- MGH Institute of Health Professions, Doctor of Physical Therapy, January 2011
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Masters of Public Health, May 2012
Board Certifications
- Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Clinical Interests
- Advanced heart/lung diseases
- Solid organ transplantation
- Bone marrow transplantation
- Adoptive cell therapies
Teaching Interests
- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Acute Care
Research Interests
- Interventions to improve exercise capacity, physical function, and quality of life among patients living with high-risk chronic diseases
- Patient-centered care optimization Community-engaged research
Labs/Centers
Mary Beth Brown Lab University of Washington's Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC)