John Damiao

Awards and Honors

• Pace University College of Health Professions, 2021, Dean's Award for Outstanding Teaching

PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 2020
Health Related Sciences with a concentration in Occupational Therapy

MS, Dominican College, Orangeburg, NY, 2009
Masters in Occupational Therapy

AS, Union County College, Cranford, NJ, 2000
Associates in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Publications

Comparison of 3D Printing and Traditional Hand Orthosis Fabrication
Damiao, J. A., Calianese, N., Cartwright, D., Cherian, C., Lee, E. & Mucek, D. Global Journal of Health Science. Vol 15 (Issue 2) , pages 42. https://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n2p42

Covid-19 Impact on NBCOT Passing Rates
Damiao, J. A. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. Vol 7 (Issue 3) https://dx.doi.org/10.26681/jote.2023.070306

Health, Well-Being, and Health-Related Quality of Life Following COVID-19
Cavaliere, C., Damiao, J. A., Pizzi, M. & Fau, L. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health. , pages 153944922211117. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15394492221111733

Pressure Distribution Comparison among Standard Seating Surfaces and Strap Seating System
Damiao, J. A., Blair, A., Martinez, N., Reyes, R. & Mahon, B. Global Journal of Health Science. Vol 15 (Issue 7) , pages 35. https://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n7p35

Using Occupational Therapy Assistant Perspectives to Teach Occupational Therapy Supervisory Roles and Expectations
Damiao, J. A., Cavaliere, C., Carroll, C., Charneco, D. & Volkov, E. Global Journal of Health Science. Vol 14 (Issue 12) , pages 11. https://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v14n12p11

Parent Perspectives on Assisted Communication and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Damiao, J. A., Damiao, G., Cavaliere, C., Dunscomb, S., Ekelund, K., Lago, R. & Volpe, A. (2024). The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Vol 78 (Issue 1) https://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2024.050343

Upright vs. supine shape-capturing comparison for custom-contoured cushions
Damiao, J. A., Betlow, J., Francisco, B., Kocz, L. & Moriano, K. (2023). Journal of Tissue Viability. Vol 32 (Issue 3) , pages 437-441. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2023.05.006

Construct Validity of the Sensory Health Awareness & Responsiveness Profile
Ruggieri, A., Damiao, J. A., Shukla, H., Dubuisson, D., Botta, B. & Cavaliere, C. (2023). The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Vol 77 (Issue Supplement_2) , pages 7711500007p1-7711500007p1. https://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.77s2-po7

Cumulative Equivalence: Controlling for Inter-Individual Differences at Baseline Characteristic Testing of RCTs
Damiao, J. A. (2022). Vol 14 (Issue 7)

Health, Well-Being, and Health Related Quality of Life Following COVID-19: A Mixed-Methods Study
Cavaliere, C., Damiao, J. A., Pizzi, M. & Fau, L. (2022).

Inter-Rater Reliability of the Pizzi Health and Wellness Assessment (PHWA)
Damiao, J. A. & Pizzi, M. (2022).

Unloaded Shape-Capture for Custom-Contoured Seating: A Pilot Study
Damiao, J. A. (2022).

Expressive Writing and Relationships: Perspectives of Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Damiao, J. A., Agyapong, L., Kaur, S., Hernandez, L., Johnson, J. & Cavaliere, C. (2022). The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Vol 76 (Issue Supplement_1) , pages 7610505034p1-7610505034p1. https://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.76s1-po34

Undergraduate College Students’ Stress Levels and Coping Abilities in Relation to the Forced Switch to Online Learning & COVID-19
Damiao, J. A., Wegener, C., Cavaliere, C., Carroll, J., Fitzpatrick, E., Laskoski, J. & Rigolli, A. (2022). The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Vol 76 (Issue Supplement_1) , pages 7610505128p1-7610505128p1. https://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.76s1-po128

Custom-contoured seating from unloaded shape capture: A pilot study
Damiao, J. A. (2022). Journal of Tissue Viability. Vol 31 (Issue 2) , pages 255-258. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2022.01.005

A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Cushions in Reducing Pressure Injury
Damiao, J. A. & Gentry, T. (2021).

The Relationship between Smartphone Addiction and Academic Performance in College Students
Damiao, J. A. & Cavaliere, C. (2021). Vol 13 (Issue 9)

Adapting an off-the-shelf mobility device for early intervention: A case study
Damiao, J. A., Pizzi, M., Kiely, C., Ben Are, S., Chitre, M., Dolan, A., Numa, D. & Yastion, M. (2021).

Assistive Technologies for People with Traumatic Brain Injuries. Brain Injury Medicine: Practice and Principles. 3rd ed.
Gentry, T., Andelin, L., Capps, M., Damiao, J. A. & Lent, B. (2021). Zasler, Katz, Zafonte, et al. (Eds.), Springer. (Issue 3rd) , pages Ch. 73.

Assistive Technology for People With Traumatic Brain Injuries
GENTRY, T., ANDELIN, L., CAPPS, M., Damiao, J. A. & LENT, B. (2021). Springer Publishing Company. https://dx.doi.org/10.1891/9780826143051.0073

Smartphone Addiction and Its Effects on Sophomore College Students’ Grade Point Averages
Lisewski, T., Sweeney, D., Miele-Moran, C., Osman, F., Cavaliere, C. & Damiao, J. A. (2020). The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Vol 74 (Issue 4_Supplement_1) , pages 7411505112p1-7411505112p1. https://dx.doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74s1-po2513

Upper Extremity Neuro-rehabilitation Through the Use of Power Mobility
Damiao, J. A. & Kean, D. (2016). Vol 28 (Issue 1)

Department Service

• PTE [Faculty Advisor]

University Service

• IRB [Committee Member]