Hon K. Yuen, PhD, OTR/L Associate Professor Occupational Therapy 151-B Rutledge Ave, MSC 962 Charleston, SC 29425 Phone: (843) 792-3788 Fax: (843) 792-0710 E-mail: yuen@musc.edu

Education

• PhD, Educational Psychology, University of Florida (2000)
• MS, Occupational Therapy, Western Michigan University (1988)
• BS, Occupational Therapy, University of Queensland, Australia (1986)

Areas of Teaching

• Quantitative Research
• Single Subject Research Design
• Research / Scholarship Experience
  

Research Interests

• Oral Health among People with Special Needs (Diabetes, Scleroderma, & SCI)
• Driving Performance and Fatigue Management after Cancer Therapy
• Successful Aging (Fall Prevention, Home Modifications, and Volunteering)

Recent Publications

• Yuen HK, Logan WC, Gillespie MB, Day TA, Brooks JO. Negative Psychosocial Consequence of Self-Restricted Driving Among Cancer Survivors in the Head and Neck Region. Clinical Otolaryngology. In press.
• Yuen HK, Shotwell MS, Magruder KM, Slate EH, Salinas CF. Factors Associated with Oral Problems among Adults with Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine. In press.
• Yuen HK, Pope C. Oral home telecare for adults with tetraplegia - a feasibility study. Special Care in Dentistry In press.
• Yuen HK, Wiegand RE., Hill EG, Magruder KM, Slate EH, Salinas CF, London SD. Factors Associated with Toothache among African American Adolescents Living in Rural South Carolina. Journal of Health & Social Policy. In press.
• Yuen HK, Mountford WK, Magruder KM, Bandyopadhyay D, Hudson PL, Summerlin LM, Salinas CF. Adequacy of Oral Health Information for Patients with Diabetes. Journal of Public Health Dentistry.  2009: 69(2) 135-141.
• Yuen HK, Tress ME, Slate EH, Salinas CF. Effectiveness of Oral Self-Care among Gullah African-American Adults with Diabetes. Special Care in Dentistry.  2009: 29(3): 128-133.
• Yuen HK, Wiegand RE, Slate EH, Magruder KM, Salinas CF, London SD. Dental knowledge in a group of African American adolescents living in rural South Carolina. Journal of Allied Health 2008;37:17-23.
• Yuen HK, Huang P, Burik JK, Smith TG. Impact of participating in volunteer activities for residents living in long-term-care facilities. American Journal of Occupational Therapy 2008;62(1):71-6.
• Yuen HK, Sharma AK, Day TA, Gillespie MB, Logan WC, Brooks JO. Radiation Dose, Driving Performance, and Cognitive Function in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Radiotherapy and Oncology 2008;87(2):304-07.
• Yuen HK, Gillespie MB, Day TA, Morgan L, Burik JK. Driving behaviors in patients with head and neck cancer during and after cancer treatment: a preliminary report. Head & Neck 2007;29(7):675-81.
• Yuen HK, Gillespie, MB, Barkley R, Day TA, Bandyopadhyay D, Sharma AK. Driving Performance in patients with head and neck cancer: A pilot study. Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery 2007;133:904-10.
• Yuen HK, Sword D. Home-based exercised to alleviate fatigue and improve functional capacity among breast cancer survivors. Journal of Allied Health 2007;36(4):257E-75E.
• Yuen HK, Gibson RW, Yau MK., Mitcham MD. Actions and personal attributes of community-dwelling older adults to maintain independence. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics 2007;25(3):35-53.

Recent Grants

• National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Oral Home Telecare for Tetraplegics. PI: Yuen HK. (7/1/2009 – 6/30/2011). Priority score: 100 (perfect) Amount: $417,915.
• National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Oral health among people with systemic sclerosis. PI: Yuen HK. (7/1/2007 – 6/30/2010). Priority score: 120. Amount: $401,500.
• Scleroderma Foundation. A Multi-faceted Investigation to Improve Oral Health in Adults with Systemic Sclerosis. PI: Yuen HK. (01/31/2007- 6/5/2009). Amount: $142,850