Jenna Yeager, PhD, OTR/L

Associate Professor, PhD Doctoral Program Director, Graduate Faculty

Jenna Yeager, PhD, OTR/L

Contact Info

Phone:
Office:
Health Professions, 5120S

Education

PhD, University of Maryland, Human Development

MA, Towson State University, Clinical Psychology

BS, Towson State University, Occupational Therapy

Areas of Expertise

Health and well-being

Complementary medicine

Psychosocial practice

Select Publications

  • Hagan, E., & Yeager, J. (2023, January). Sexuality and intimate relationships in a psychiatric rehabilitation program. OT Practice, 28(1), 27-30.
  • James, M., & Yeager, J. (2022, November). The mixed feelings program: Sensory-based intervention and culturally responsive care for adolescents with complex trauma. OT Practice, 27(11), 20-25.
  • Yeager, J. (2022) The experiences of female student service members and veterans as depicted through photovoice. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 38(2) doi: 10.1080/0164212X.2021.2021124
  • Yeager, J., & Rennie, M. (2021). Student veterans’ experiences of a campus student service members and veterans center revealed through photovoice, The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 69(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/07377363.2020.1813483
  • Yeager, J. (2020). Barriers and supports affecting wellness and academic success of student service members and veterans: An exploration using photo elicitation, Journal of American College Health, DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1799803
  • Yeager, J. (2019). Relaxation interventions for pre-term mothers on hospitalized bed-rest. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73.
  • Yeager, J. & Piggott, D. (2017). The psychosocial occupational therapy competency assessment (POT-CA): Development and implementation in a Level I fieldwork course. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.26681/jote.10202
  • Yeager, J., Avara, L., Bland, T., & Howe, S. (2013). At ease: Relaxation interventions for women with high risk pregnancy on hospitalized bed-rest. OT Practice, 18(9), 12-16.
  • Yeager, J. (2006). Theater engagement and self-concept in college undergraduates. Journal of Occupational Science, 13(3), 198-208.
  • Yeager, J. (November 2005) Occupational Profile Interview, Journal
    of Occupational Science.
  • Yeager, J. (March 27, 2000). Functional implications of substance use disorders. OT Practice.

Select Presentations

  • Farber, R. S., Lenington, K., Murphy, A. M., & Yeager, J. (2022). Fostering Wellbeing, Participation and Health: Guiding Women through Pregnancy and Motherhood in Typical and Challenging Situations. AOTA Inspire Annual Conference.
  • Yeager, J. (2022). Experiences of Female Student Service Members and Veterans Revealed Through Photo Voice. SSO: USA Annual Conference.
  • Yeager, J. (2020). Voices of Female Student Veterans Expressed through Photographs. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Due to cancellation of face-to-face conference, presented in alternate webinar format (Scientific Research Panel). 
  • Yeager, J. (2019). Invited webinar: Evidence Based Approaches for Occupational Therapy in Opioid Addiction and Pain Management. Canadian Association for Occupational Therapy (CAOT). 
  • Yeager, J. (2019). Occupational Participation and Well-Being of Student Veterans Revealed Through Photovoice. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference (poster presentation).
  • Yeager, J. (2019). OT Approaches for Opioid Addiction and Pain Management. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference (poster presentation).
  • Piggott, D., & Yeager, J. (2019). The Psychosocial OT Competency Exam (POT-CA). American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference (poster presentation).
  • Piggott, D., & Yeager, J. (2018). The Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Competency Exam (POT-CA).  American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit.
  • Mattila, A., & Yeager, J. (2018). Conversations that matter: Occupational Therapy and the Opioid Epidemic. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference (round table discussion).
  • Yeager, J. & Riley, M. (2017). Mindfulness training to complement a holistic wellness program for college musicians. American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference. (poster presentation).
  • Yeager, J. (2016). Occupational participation of college veterans. Society for the Study of Occupation: USA annual conference (poster presentation).