Natalie E. Leland PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA is a professor in the he Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. Drawing on her geriatric clinical experiences working in post-acute and long-term care, Dr. Leland’s research examines access, outcomes, and quality of care for vulnerable older adults with a particular interest in how to accelerate the implementation of evidence into clinical practice to optimize patient-prioritized outcomes and mitigate disparities. Her work leverages a mixed methods approach to ensure the lived experiences of patients, families, informal caregivers, healthcare providers, direct care and ancillary staff, and other key community perspectives are reflected in the development and execution of the research. She is an expert in health services research, implementation science, community-engaged research methods.
Departments
- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), School of Medicine
- Understanding and Improving Care Quality for Older Adults
- Examining Access, Outcomes, and Quality of Care for Vulnerable Older Adults