Brain Injury

Reported Perceptions of Shelter Staff Related to Intimate Partner Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury in Homeless Women

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Location: Station 1

Author(s)

Nicole Kuhl, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS

Capstone Coordinator and Assistant Professor
Des Moines University
Katherine E. Barhorst, OTD/S

Occupational Therapy Student
Des Moines University
Christine Dennison, OTD/S

Occupational Therapy Student
Des Moines University
Kaci Behrens, OTD/S

Occupational Therapy Student
Des Moines University
Josie L. Nordhagen, OTD/S

Occupational Therapy Student
Des Moines University
Sara P. Johnston, PhD, MPH, CRC

HSC Adjunct Instructor
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Describe the current literature related to detection of TBI after IPV in women who are homeless.
Describe the perceptions of homeless shelter staff related to IPV and TBI including their experience with the symptoms of TBI which may impact occupational functioning.
Recognize the frequencies at which the homeless shelter staff recognized the symptoms of TBI.