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Institute for Driving, Activity, Participation, & Technology (I-DAPT)

College of Public Health and Health Professions

Carlyn N Ellison

Carlyn N Ellison,

PREDOC FELLOWSHIP

Department: MD-CTSI-TL1 TRAINING PRGM
Business Email: carlynellison@ufl.edu

About Carlyn N Ellison

Carlyn Ellison, MPH, CPH is a Ph.D. candidate in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Florida and a National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) predoctoral fellow. At the University of Florida, Ellison completed her bachelor’s degree in health science in 2017 and her Master of Public Health in 2018. As a graduate research assistant, she collaborated with and managed large, interdisciplinary research teams while assisting with two funded projects totaling more than 2.3 million dollars. Her research interests involve how to optimize the home environment to ensure safety and independence among older adults, and her current work aims to investigate how relationships with companion animals may influence health and well-being while aging-in-place. She is a member of the American Public Health Association and president of the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Delta Omega at the University of Florida.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2020
OTH6622C Occupation-based Practice, Participation, and Health
2018
HSC4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care
2017
RCS4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory
2017
OTH3201 Applied Human Development 2

Board Certifications

  • Certified in Public Health
    National Board of Public Health Examiners

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0001-6337-389X

Publications

2021
A Social-Ecological Approach to Identify Facilitators and Barriers of Home Modifications
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18(16) [DOI] 10.3390/ijerph18168720. [PMID] 34444467.
PubMed · Publisher’s Site
2021
Home Modification Assessments for Accessibility and Aesthetics: A Rapid Review.
HERD. 14(2):313-327 [DOI] 10.1177/1937586720960704. [PMID] 32990056.
PubMed · Publisher’s Site
2021
Home modifications and repurposing: perspectives on the accessibility, affordability, and attractiveness.
Disability and rehabilitation. 1-10 [DOI] 10.1080/09638288.2021.1910866. [PMID] 33866906.
1 citation · PubMed · Publisher’s Site
2021
The Impact of Pets on Everyday Life for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Frontiers in Public Health. 9 [DOI] 10.3389/fpubh.2021.652610. [PMID] 33898382.
8 citations · PubMed · Publisher’s Site
2020
The Risk Factors and Preventive Measures Regarding Fall-Related Injuries at Home Among Older Adults: A Literature Review
Spring 2021. 2(1):3-16 [DOI] 10.46409/001.jgwi9785.
Publisher’s Site

Education

Master of Public Health
2017-2018 · University of Florida
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
2013-2017 · University of Florida

Contact Details

Emails:
Business:
carlynellison@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100219
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
1225 CENTER DR
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610