Jessica Edelstein, PhD, OTR/L

Research Scientist I, Research Assistant Professor
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Northwestern University
Glenview, IL, United States

I am a researcher dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing rehabilitation care. My work focuses on translating evidence-based practices into clinical settings to bridge the gap between research and practice. I develop and implement innovative rehabilitation care delivery models that enhance patient care and improve outcomes.

With 10 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist, I bring firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities in rehabilitation, informing my research on practical, scalable solutions. My studies have highlighted the impact of rehabilitation service delivery on patient outcomes, including findings that higher frequencies of occupational therapy reduce 30-day readmission risk.

Presentation(s):

• Demystifying Learning Health System Rehabilitation Research 1920

  Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  2:45 PM - 3:45 PM  

• Health Services Networking Committee 2118

  Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  9:15 AM - 10:15 AM  

• Enhancing Rehabilitation Care: Access, Cost-effectiveness and Quality Measurement 1957

  Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  1:15 PM - 2:15 PM  

• Illustrating the Process of Implementation Research Across Rehabilitation Settings 1954

  Thursday, October 30, 2025
  8:15 AM - 9:15 AM  

• Occupational and Physical Therapy in Acute Care: Association of Timing and Frequency with 30-day Readmission After Ischemic Stroke 1860

  Thursday, October 30, 2025
  11:00 AM - 11:15 AM  

• SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: Unlocking High-value Rehabilitation: Routine Data, Remarkable Outcomes SS11

  Thursday, October 30, 2025
  1:15 PM - 2:15 PM