Bernard Austin Kigunda Muriithi Source Confirmed

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Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

faculty

3 h-index 14 pubs 83 cited

Research Areas

Health disparities and outcomes Behavioral Health and Interventions SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Mental Health Research Topics Homelessness and Social Issues Occupational Therapy Behavioral and Psychological Studies COVID-19 and healthcare impacts

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Bernard Austin Kigunda Muriithi's research investigates occupational disruption, resilience, and performance challenges, particularly in the context of public health events and vulnerable populations. His work has explored the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on health and identified specific occupations that predict health outcomes during these periods. Muriithi has also focused on the lived experiences of refugee musicians and the occupational performance challenges faced by homeless adults, examining these issues from the perspectives of both individuals and staff within transitional housing facilities.

He is involved in the development and validation of assessment tools, such as the Occupational Resilience Measure (ORM 1.0), to better understand and measure occupational resilience. His research also touches on the broader implications of construct and practice in occupational therapy. Muriithi has co-authored multiple publications with Jennifer Muriithi, a collaborator at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 14
  • Citations: 83

Selected Publications

  • Occupational Performance Challenges Facing Homeless Adults in a Transitional Housing Facility: Perspectives From Staff & Management (2025) DOI
  • Which Occupations Significantly & Uniquely Predicted Health During COVID-19 Lockdowns? (2025) DOI
  • Activity Performance Priorities for Adults Experiencing Homelessness: Insights from Management and Staff at a Transitional Housing Facility (2024) DOI
  • A Qualitative Exploration of Relations Between Salutogenesis and Persistent Music Performance Among Refugees Resettled in the United States (2024) DOI
  • The effects of occupational disruption during COVID-19 lockdowns on health: a cross-sectional study (2024) DOI
  • Test–Retest Reliability & Internal Consistency of the Occupational Resilience Measure (ORM 1.0) (2023) DOI
  • Lived Experience of Refugee Musicians: Factors That Enable Performance of Music Among Resettled Immigrants Facing What Can Be Unsurmountable Barriers (2023) DOI

Collaborators

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Jennifer Muriithi University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 5 shared publications

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