Research interests:

I am interested in exploring and better understanding how adults learn, especially as this applies to occupational therapy students. I am interested in studying the efficacy of occupational therapy intervention and the use of occupation in client centered physical function occupational therapy practice. I continue to explore ways to invigorate my teaching and content expertise.

Recent Publications and Presentations:

Rybski, M. F. (2006). Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients. In M. N. Beckley (Ed.), Neurorehabilitation for Stroke. Bethesda, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.

Beckley, B., Teaford, M., Flinn, S., Rybski, M. Promoting participation in occupations through interdisciplinary education. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Meeting, Charlotte North Carolina, (April 27-30, 2006). 

OT Framework: A structure for organizing theories used in occupational therapy practice. Rybski, M., S. Brown, J. Kemmer and C. McCoury, poster presentation, May 2005, American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA.

Rybski, M. (2004). Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy. Thorofare: Slack Inc.

Participated in :Home Safety and Self-Care for Low Vision Elderly, internal evaluator, Funded by Health Resources and Services Administration, Allied Health Grant Program, July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2007.