Jessica M Jarvis

Dr. Jarvis is a Postdoctoral Research Associate working with Dr. Mary Khetani in the Children's Participation in Environment Research Laboratory (CPERL).

She has 5 years of experience working as a music therapist in pediatric acute care, which focused primarily in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She received her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Texas Medical Branch where she focused on developing methodological skills, specifically in areas of research design and large data analytics.

She is working with Dr. Khetani to apply and advance these skills in pediatric populations. Primary projects during her postdoctoral work include analyzing existing datasets to study the trajectories of recovery (as measured by participation and functional capabilities) following a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit admission, and working with the CPERL team to develop, test, and apply a care planning guide that is compatible with the electronic Participation and Environment Measure (PEM) for use by caregivers of young children to advance a scientific and clinical focus on children’s participation.