Patricia Belchior
Associate Professor
Post Doctoral Associate, University of Florida, 2010; Ph.D. (Rehabilitation Sciences), University of Florida, 2007; BSc. (OT) Dom Bosco Catholic University, Brazil, 1999; B.A. (Law), Dom Bosco Catholic University, Brazil, 1998
POTH 638 - Promoting Wellness in Seniors
The overall goal of Prof. Belchior’s current research is to promote aging well in the community, particularly for older adults living with neurocognitive disorders and their family members. To achieve this goal, she has been working on different interrelated topics: the development of occupational-based programs in the community, the use of technology to promote aging in place, and the impact of age-stigma on the care of older adults. She is also interested to collaborate with occupational therapy practitioners to better understand potential barriers and facilitators of care provision. She has a growing interest in participatory research approach to better align her research interests to what really matters to the community.
Research Keywords:
aging, cognition, technology, community-based programs
Semeniuk, P. B., Bier, N., Couture, M., Vachon, B., Belchior, P. (2023). Perceived knowledge needs in occupational therapy for evaluating seniors with cognitive impairments. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
DeBroux Leduc, R., Bier, N., Couture, M., Ansaldo, A. I., Belleville, S., Ben Gaied, N., Chesneau, S., Belchior, P., Fonseca, R., Hebblethwaite, S., Jarema, G., Lacerda, A., Rousseau, J., Van de Velde, C. et Filiatrault, J. (2023). Social isolation in older adults living in a neighbourhood of Montreal: A qualitative descriptive study of the perspectives of older adults and community stakeholders. Canadian Journal on Aging
Zarshenas, S., Paulino, C., Senechal, I., Decary, J., Dufresne, A., Bourbonais, A., Aquin, C, Couture, M., Bruneau, M-A., Champoux, N., Belchior, P., & Bier, N. (2022) Application of the person-centered care to manage responsive behaviors in clients with major neurocognitive disorders: A aualitative single case study. Clinical Gerontologist, 2;1-13. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2162468
Ramachandran, M., D’Souza, S. A., Bangera, K., Belchior, P. (2022) A scoping review of family-centred occupational therapy intervention for dementia. Dementia, 22(2):405-438, doi: 10.1177/14713012221144485
Semeniuk,P. B., Bier, N., Couture, M., Vachon, B., Belchior, P. (2022) Describing occupational therapy practice for evaluating older adults faced with cognitive impairments. A descriptive qualitative study. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, doi:10.1080/02703181.2022.2138676
Benoit-Dubé, L., Jean, E. K., Aguilar, M. A., Zuniga, A., Bier, Couture., Lussier, M., Lajoie, X., & Belchior, P. (2020). What facilitates the acceptance of technology to promote social participation in later life? A systematic review. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 1-11. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2020.1844320
Aboujaoudé, A., Bier, N., Lussier, M., Ménard, C., Couture, M., Demers, L., Auger, C., Pigot, H., Caouette, M., Lussier-Desrochers, D., & Belchior, P. (2020) Canadian occupational therapists’ use of technology with older adults: a nationwide survey. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 41(2), 1-13. doi.org/10.1177/1539449220961340
Belchior, P, Yam, A., Thomas, K., Bavelier, D., Ball., K., Mann, W., & Marsiske, M. (2019) Computer and video game interventions for older adults’ cognitive and everyday functioning, Games for Health Journal, 8(2), 129-143.
Aplaon, M., Belchior, P., Gélinas, I., Bier, N., & Aboujaoude, A. Interventions for individuals with young-onset dementia. A review of the literature. (2017). The Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practices, 6, 28-31.
Belchior, P., Korner-Bitensky, N., Holmes, M., & Robert, A. (2015). Identification and assessment of mild cognitive impairment: A survey of occupational therapy practices. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 62, 187-196.
Belchior, P., Marsiske, M., Sisco, S., Yam, A., Bavelier, D., & Ball, K., Mann, W. (2013).The impact of video game training on selected visual attention in older adults. Computers in Human Behavior, 29(4), 1318-1324.
Belchior, P., Marsiske, M., Sisco, S., Yam, A., & Mann, W. (2012). Older adults engagement with a video game training program. Activities, Adaptation and Aging,36(4), 269-279.
