Faculty Profile

MITHRA M

Assistant Professor

Qualification

MOT | BOT

Contact Info

[email protected]

Bio

I am a dedicated Neuro Occupational Therapist and Assistant Professor with a strong foundation in both clinical practice and academic training. My professional interests are in neurological and pediatric rehabilitation, cognitive therapy, assistive technology, and tool development. With over 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, I am passionate about empowering students through evidence-based learning and contributing to the professional development. My undergraduate research focus on Occupational Therapy intervention for “Constructional Apraxia in Stroke population”, Postgraduate research focus on the development of “Indian Functional Independence Tool”. In addition to my academic pursuits, I have experience in Clinical teaching, advocating Occupational Therapy profession in social media platforms and student mentoring. My core strength include creativity, adaptability and a deep commitment to evidence based and client centered care. I have been recognized with multiple academic and professional awards, including Best Outgoing Student award in Undergraduate Issued by Tamil Nadu All India Occupational Therapist’s Association · May 2022, and Founder Chancellor Shri. N. P. V. Ramasamy Udayar Gold Medal for Best Outgoing student in Master of Occupational Therapy (Neurology) – 2024 in Postgraduate by SRIHER.

Educations

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Category-1 Deemed to be University),Porur, Chennai – 116
– Postgraduate – Master of Occupational Therapy (Neurology), 1st year CGPA: 9.57 Year of
completion 2024
– Undergraduate – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy CGPA : 8.82 ( Total : 153 credits ) Year of
Completion – 2022

– Certifications: Assistive Technology – Centre for Assistive Technology and Innovation, National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Kerala, India (2022)

Research Interest

  • Neurorehabilitation & Functional Recovery
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy
  • Neonatal Care
  • Assistive Technology
  • Cognitive & perceptual stimulation related research
  • Multimodal sensory stimulation related research
  • Outcome Measure Development (e.g., Indian Functional Independence Tool)
  • Community-Based Rehabilitation
  • Vocational and prevocational aspects of research
  • Occupational Therapy in Neurological and Neuro-Developmental Conditions
  • Ergonomics related research
  • Bringing equality for differently abled population related research

Projects

Paper Publication under the title “Use of Origami as an Intervention to improve Activities of Daily Living for patient with Constructional Apraxia in Stroke – A Single Case Study” in Zeichen Journal, Volume 8, Issue 07, July 2022. (ISSN NO: 0932 - 4747)

Development of Indian Functional Independence Tool (I-FIT) and its psychometric analysis.

Awards & Recognitions

Founder Chancellor Shri. N. P. V. Ramasamy Udayar Gold Medal for Best Outgoing student in Master of Occupational Therapy (Neurology) - 2024

Issued by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU) · Dec 2024

LINCOLN BOOK OF RECORDS

Actively participated in LINCOLN BOOK OF RECORDS (Record No. LBR/2022/C/P/1703) First time in the world, Talk marathon by 25 Occupational Therapists (TNAIOTA) on the occasion of World Occupational Therapy Day, through Instagram Live for Continuously 12 hours in the theme of OPPORTUNITY + CHOICE = JUSTICE on 27th October 2022.

Best Outgoing Undergraduate Student Award

Issued by Tamil Nadu All India Occupational Therapist’s Association · May 2022

ASIA BOOK AND INDIA BOOK OF RECORDS

Actively Participated and contributed towards the “ASIA BOOK AND INDIA BOOK OF RECORDS” Dental Health Awareness Innovation post on social media within a minute conducted by Department of Periodontics, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai on 18/8/2021.

Marvels of Occupational Therapy

Actively Participated in Kalam’s Book of World Records the Place of Legends an ISO9001-2015 certified organization in the title “Marvels of Occupational Therapy” on 12th March 2020 organized by Department of Occupational Therapy (SRFAHS), Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Founder – Chancellor Shri N.P.V. Ramasamy Udayar Cash Award

Issued by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research · Sep 2018

Best Paper Presentation Issued by REHABASICS 2019 · Dec 2019

Best Paper Presentation on the topic “Occupational Therapy for Tourette’s Syndrome” at “REHABASICS 2019” – held in The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University on 14th December 2019

Best Poster Presentation Issued by NIPMED in Collaboration with Swastik Trust · Oct 2019

Best Poster presentation in the topic of “Review on Multiple Disability under ICF (Visual Impairment with Congenital Amputation)” approved by RCI, New Delhi, vide letter no: 7-16(199)/2019 – RCI -8248 at National Conference on “Understanding ICF – Review of Assessment Tools and Change Health Condition” Organized by NIEPMD, (MSJ&E, Govt. of India) in collaboration with Swastik Trust RCI status Accredited Held at Sankara Arts and Science College, Enathur, Kancheepuram. 11,12,13 October 2019

Best Poster Presentation Issued by CaRehab 2019 - SRIHER · Jun 2019

Best Poster Presentation at “CaRehab 2019” – Changing Paradigm in Cancer Rehabilitation, organized by the Department of Surgical Oncology at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research on 8th and 9th June 2019

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Membership

Life Member at All India Occupational Therapists' Association

Membership NO: 6393/2022

Life Member at Tamilnadu All India Occupational Therapists' Association

Membership NO: 955/23

Member at National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions

Membership NO: 99-6186-1035-0028

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