Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation (Master of Science)
Dean's Office - Pharmacy, OT, PT
Faculty - Pharmacy, OT, PT
Occupational Therapy Faculty
CRISS III - Criss 3 - 160
Keli Mu, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Dean, Chair & Professor of Department of Occupational Therapy
Professor
Keli Mu Ph.D. OTR/L, is Associate Dean for International Relations of School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Chair and Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University. Dr. Mu’s research interests include evidence based practice, outcomes research, patient safety and practice errors, and issues related to professional education. With his colleagues, Dr. Mu has received fundings from NIH and National Patient Safety Foundation for his scholarly pursuits and he is the recipient of James S. Todd Memorial Award from the NPSF. Dr. Mu is an avid researcher and has authored or co-authored more than 60 peer reviewed research articles. He serves on editorial boards for several professonal journals. He is a WFOT educational program accreditation reviewer. Dr. Mu received the AOTA International Service Awards for his leadership and initaitives in international collaborations. Dr. Mu is a frequent presenter at the AOTA annual conferences and international OT congresses.
Teaching Interests
Assessment and evaluation, research methodologist
Research Focus
Evidence based practice and outcomes research, OT practice in schools, patient safety and practice errors
Foundations in Patient Safety for Health Professionals Drincic, A., Rule, A. M., Cochran, T., Abbott, A., Harris, B., Mu, Keli Safety improvement is in professional practice, p. 29-70 2009
Articles
Elsevier Mu, K., Needham, C. & Lohman, H. (in press). Chapter 2. Ethical and Legal Aspects of Occupational Therapy Practice with Older Adults. In Barney, K., & Perkinsen, M. (Eds). Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults: Enhancing Quality of Life through Collaborative Practice. 2015
Stylus Publishing Doll, J. D., Mu, K., Jensen, L., Goulet, C., & Ekstrum, J. (in press). Transforming Practice: International Service-Learning as Preparation for Entering Health Care. Crossing Boundaries: Tension and Transformation in International Service-Learning. Sterling, VA. 2015
American Journal of Occupational Therapy Association Official Documents Mu, K., Domina, A., VerMass-Lee, J. & Krings. A. (in press). Facilitating communication for children with disabilities in School. Early Intervention and Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Section Quarterly of American Occupational Therapy Association. 2015
American Journal of Occupational Therapy Association Official Documents Mu, K., Coppard, B., Bracciano, A. & Bradberry, C. (in press). Comparison of On-Campus & Hybrid Student Outcomes in Doctoral Occupational Therapy Education. 2015
American Journal of Occupational Therapy Mu, K., Coppard, B. M., Bracciano, A. G., Bradberry, J. C. Comparison of on-campus and hybrid student outcomes in occupational therapy doctoral education 68, p. S51-S56 2014
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Cisneros, Robert M., Jawaid, Sarah P., Kendall, Debra A., McPherson,Charles E.,,III, Mu, Keli, Weston, Grady S., Roberts, Kenneth B. International Practice Experiences in Pharmacy Education 77, p. Article 188 2013
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics Holm, Suzanne E., Mu, Keli 'Discharge planning for the elderly in acute care: The perceptions of experienced occupational therapists': Erratum 30, p. 383 2012
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics Holm, Suzanne E., Mu, Keli Discharge Planning for the Elderly in Acute Care: The Perceptions of Experienced Occupational Therapists 30, p. 214-228 2012
Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Holm, S. & Mu, K. Discharge Planning for the Elderly in Acute Care: The Perceptions of Experienced Occupational Therapists. 30(3), p. 214-228 2012
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Cisneros, R. M., Jawaid, S., Kendall, D., McPherson, C., Mu, K., Weston, G., & Roberts, K. International Practice Experiences in Pharmacy Education. 77(9) 2012
American Journal of Occupational Therapy Mu, Keli, Lohman, Helene, Scheirton, Linda, S., Cochran, Teresa, M., Coppard, Brenda M., Kokesh, Stephanie, R. Improving Client Safety: Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Practice Errors in Occupational Therapy 65, p. e69-e76 2011
American Journal of Occupational Therapy Mu, K., Lohman, H., Cochran, T., Scheirton, L., Coppard, B., & Kokesh. S. Improving Client Safety: Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Practice Errors in Occupational Therapy. 2011
Occupational Therapy International Brown, T., Peyton, C. G., Rodger, S., Huang, Y. H., Wu, C. Y., Watson, C., Stagnitti, K., Hutton, E., Casey, J., Hong, C. S., Mu, Keli Occupational therapy students' attitudes towards inclusion education in Australia, United Kingdom, United States and Taiwan 17, p. 40-52 2010
Occupational Therapy in Health Care Coppard, B. M., Bracciano, A., Doll, J., Matthews, A., Mu, Keli Fostering cultural competency, clinical reasoning, and leadership through international outreach 24, p. 74-85 2010
Occupational Therapy International Mu, K., Brown, T., Peyton, C., Rodger, S., Huang, Y., Wu, C., Watson, C., Karen Stagnitti, Eve Hutton ., Jackie Casey, Hong, C. S. Occupational therapy students' attitudes towards inclusion Education in Australia, United Kingdom, United States and Taiwan. 17, p. 40-52 2010
Research in developmental disabilities Brown, Ted, Mu, Keli, Peyton, Claudia G., Rodger, Sylvia, Stagnitti, Karen, Hutton, Eve, Casey, Jackie, Watson, Callie, Hong, Chia S., Huang, Yan-hua, Wu, Chin-yu Occupational therapy students' attitudes towards individuals with disabilities: A comparison between Australia, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States 30, p. 1541-1555 2009
Physiotherapy theory and practice Cochran, T. M., Mu, K., Lohman, H., Scheirton, L. S. Physical therapists' perspectives on practice errors in geriatric, neurologic, or orthopedic clinical settings 25, p. 1-13 2009
Journal of Allied Health Furze, J., Lohman, H., Mu, K. Impact of an interprofessional community-based educational experience on students' perceptions of other health professions and older adults 37, p. 71-77 2008
Journal of Allied Health Lohman, H., Scheirton, L., Mu, K., Cochran, T., Kunzweiler, J. Preventing practice errors and improving patient safety: an examination of case studies reflecting common errors in occupational therapy practice 37, p. 242-247 2008
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal Keli Mu, Franck, Linda G., Konz, Christina Attitudes of entry level occupational therapy doctoral students towards inclusion for students with disabilities 54, p. S66-S73 2007
American Journal of Occupational Therapy Mu, K. L., Lohman, H., Scheirton, L. Occupational therapy practice errors in physical rehabilitation and geriatrics settings: A national survey study 60, p. 288-297 2006
Education Special Interest Section Quarterly Mu, K., Coppard, B., Padilla, R. Graduate outcomes of first entry-level occupational therapy doctoral program in the United States 16, p. 1-4 2006
CBE-Life Science Education Zardetto-Smith, A., Mu, K., Carruth, L., Frantz, K. Brains rule! A model program for developing professional stewardship among neuroscientists 5 2006
Journal of Patient Safety Galt, K. A., Paschal, K. A., O?..Brien, R. L., McQuillan, R. J., Graves, J. K., Harris, B., Mahern, C., Schierton, L. S., Bramble, J. D., Clark, B. E., Gleason, J. M., Hoidal, P., Moores, K., Mu, K., Rule, A. M., Bradberry, J. C., Sonnino, R. E., Gerardi, Description and Evaluation of an Inter-professional Patient Safety Course for Health Professions and Related Sciences Students 2, p. 207-216 2006
OT Practice Mu, K., Lohman, H., Scheirton, L. To err is human! Common practice errors and preventive strategies in occupational therapy 10, p. 13-16, 17||13-16, 17 2005
Newsletter of the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association Blanchard, S., Mu, K. Rural health: Creighton occupational therapy students to experience rural health service provision, p. 1-3 2005
ACCESS: Newsletter of the Nebraska Office of Rural Health Blanchard, S. A., Mu, K., Walding, M. Creighton occupational therapy students experience rural health service provision. 39, p. 7 2005
Presentations
Mu, K. (accepted presentation, 2015) Professional inquiry: Everything you need to know about data analysis. Pre-conference institute at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Exposition, Nashville, Tennessee. 2015
Mu, K., Scheirton, L., & Lohman, H. (2014, June). Occupational Therapists Perspectives on Practice Errors. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Annual Congress. Yomohoko, Japan. 2014
Lohman, H., Mu, K., Scheirton, L. Cochran, T., & Thrash, J. (2010, May). Improving Patient Safety in Occupational Therapy Practice: Education for Occupational Therapy. Poster presentation at World Federation of Occupational Therapists Annual Congress, San Diego, Chile (The poster was presented by Thrash J). 2014
Mu, K. (2014). Occupational Therapy Students Attitudes toward Inclusion: Across Cultural Perspective. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Annual Congress. Yomohoko, Japan. 2014
Patterson, A. & Mu, K. (2013, October). The principles for the splint application after hand injury. Presentation at Rehabilitation Symposium, Hebei, People of Republic of China. 2013
Patterson, A. & Mu, K. (2013, October). Wheel chairs and seating and positioning. Presentation at Rehabilitation Symposium, Hebei, People of Republic of China. 2013
Coppard, B. M., Bracciano, A. & Mu, K. (October 2013). Comparison of Hybrid and On-Campus Student Outcomes in Doctoral Occupational Therapy Education: Bridging Learning Across 3,348 Miles. AOTA NBCOT Education Summit, Atlanta, GA. 2013
Peck, K., Carrico, C., Jensen, L., Mu, K., & Bracciano. (June 2013). Rehabilitation in Shijiazhuang, China: A cultural immersion experience & impact on student learning in the professions of physical and occupational therapy, and nursing. Poster presentation, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA. 2013
Bracciano, A., Mu, K., Doll, J.D., Jensen, L., Peck, K. & Carrico, C. (April 2013) A cross cultural journey: Facilitating cultural competency, clinical reasoning and leadership through international outreach. Poster presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, San Diego, CA, April 2013. 2013
Jensen, L., Mu, K., & Bracciano, A. G (April 2013). Student learning outcomes of an interprofessional experiential learning program in China. Podium presentation, American Occupational Therapy Association Conference, San Diego, CA, 2013
Coppard, B.M., Mu, K., & Poutre, B. (2013). Designing and Assessing Significant eLearning Experiences in the Classroom. Pre-conference institute at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Exposition, San Diego, CA. 2013
Mu, K. (2012,October). Writing for Publication Presentation at Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Hebei, People of Republic of China. 2012
Coppard, B.M., Mu, K., & Poutre, B. (2012). Are the Digital Natives Getting Restless? Integrating Technology to Create successful OT Hybrid Courses. Pre-conference institute at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, IN. 2012
Coppard, B. & Mu, K. (April 2011). Program effectiveness and student learning outcomes: Putting the pieces together. 6 hour Institute at American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA. 2011
Lohman, H., Mu, K., Coppard, B., & Scheirton, L. (April 2011). Strategies Used by Occupational Therapists in Physical Rehabilitation and Geriatric Practice to Prevent and/or Reduce Practice Errors: A Qualitative Study. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA.. 2011
Feldhacker, D., Mu, K., Jensen, L., Matthews, A., & Peck, K. (April 2011). Outcomes Evaluation of CHIP China Honors Interprofessional Program. Poster Presentation at Creighton University Research Day. Omaha, NE. 2011
Mu, K. & Peck, K. (2011). An Overview of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Practice in USA. Rehabilitation Symposium, Hebei, People of Republic of China. 2011
Coppard, B.M., Mu, K., & Chapman, T. (2011). Program Effectiveness and Student Learning Outcomes: Putting the Pieces Together. Pre-conference institute at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Expo, Philadelphia, PA. 2011
Cochran, T., Mu, K., Lohman, H. & Scheirton, L. (June 2010). Physical therapists' perspectives on practice error in geriatric, neurologic, and orthopedic clinical settings; Poster session at APTAs Annual Conference & Exposition, Boston, MA. 2010
Mu, K., Coppard, B., Flecky, K., Thinnes, A. & Griffiths, Y (2010, May). Evaluating OTD Program Goals: An E-portfolio Approach. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Annual Congress. San Diego, Chile. (Accepted for a podium presentation, but could not attend the conference due to financial constrains). 2010
Lohman, H., Mu, K., Scheirton, L. Cochran, T., & Thrash, J. (2010, May). Improving Patient Safety in Occupational Therapy Practice: Education for Occupational Therapy. Poster presentation at World Federation of Occupational Therapists Annual Congress, San Diego, Chile (The poster was presented by Thrash J). 2010
Mu, K. (2010, April) Evidence based practice: A meta-analysis approach. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Orlando, FL. 2010
Mu, K., Matthews, A. Hatch, J., Plutschack, D. & Shannon, K. (April 2010). Outcome Measures of China Honors Interprofessional Program. Poster Presentation at Creighton University Research Day. Omaha, NE. 2010
Mu, K. (April 2010). Research Design and Analysis: A Scholars Working-Group. (Four two hour session). Creighton University, Omaha, NE. 2010
Mu, K. (March 29, Part II, 2010). Putting the Pieces Together: Student Learning Outcomes and Program Evaluation. Time out for lunch presentation. Creighton University, Omaha, NE. 2010
Mu, K. (March 26 Part I, 2010). Putting the Pieces Together: Student Learning Outcomes and Program Evaluation. Time out for lunch presentation. Creighton University, Omaha, NE. 2010
Mu, K. (2010). Evidence Based Occupational Therapy Practice. Rehabilitation Symposium, Hebei, People of Republic of China. 2010
Faculty Associate Office of Academic Excellence and Assessment
Consulting
Invited Consultant A number of medical universities in China on development of rehabilitation program: Sichuan University, Hebei Medical University, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2012
Research Consultant Per invitation, serve as a research consultant to local medical centers and clinics such as occupational therapy at Creighton University Medical Center and Immanuel Medical Center Creighton University Medical Center and Immanuel Medical 2000