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Elana Moore

Dr Elana Moore

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3431-0272

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    I am a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the University of Plymouth, with a clinical background in adult forensic mental health and children and young people, including both school and clinic-based settings. My experience spans the NHS, private practice, and work in both the UK and the USA.

    Since a career change to Occupational Therapy in 2007, I have maintained a strong focus on occupation-centered practice throughout my education, research, and clinical career. This emphasis led to my PhD research, titled "Sensing Freedom: An Occupational Therapy and Service User Perspective of Sensory Processing and Occupational Participation in Forensic Mental Health." Additionally, I am engaged in a clinically-based research project exploring sea swimming as a meaningful occupational activity within a forensic inpatient setting.




    Professional memberships

    • Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
    • British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT)

    Teaching interests

    Sensory processing and occupational participation.

    Meaning through occupational engagement.

    Forensic mental health occupational therapy.

    Qualitative research.

    Academic qualifications

    Doctorate, Sensing Freedom: An Occupational Therapy Perspective of Sensory Processing and Occupational Participation in Forensic Mental Health, University of Plymouth

    Award Date: 24 Jun 2024

    Research Interests

    • Sensory Processing
    • Occupation focused
    • Forensic Mental Health
    • Child and Young Peoples Occupational Therapy

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    2. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
      SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
    3. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
      SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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