Carmen DiGiovine, PhD, ATP/SMS, RET
Professor
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Academic information
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Research interests
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Assistive Technology
- Seating and Wheeled Mobility
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
About
Biography
I am a clinical professor in the Occupational Therapy Division in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University. As a rehabilitation engineer and assistive technology professional (ATP), my professional goal is to improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities through the application of science and technology. I accomplish through my research, teaching, and service activities. My research focuses on the implementation of assistive technology devices and services, with a focus on seating and wheeled mobility (SWM) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). As the program director for the Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology Certificate (ARTC) program, my teaching activities focus on online assistive technology courses. Finally, my professional service activities focus on the amplification of evidence-based practice through my involvement as a volunteer leader in the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA).
Credentials
Education
- PhD - Bioengineering
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- MS - Bioengineering
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- BS - General Engineering, Option in Bioengineering
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL, United States
Research
Research interests
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Assistive Technology
- Seating and Wheeled Mobility
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Recent Publications
- Schmeler M, Schein R, DiGiovine CP, Pramana g, Pacheco Busquets M, Zhu H, Dicianno. “Elements of a Value-Based Approach to Complex Rehabilitation Technology Service, Policy, and Payment.” Presented at 39th International Seating Symposium. Pittsburgh, PA (Mar 2025)
- Chan S, Beauregard T, Parachini J, Dicianno B, Schmeler M, DiGiovine CP. “Stakeholder Perception of Geographical Barriers in the Wheelchair Service Delivery Process.” Presented at 39th International Seating Symposium. Pittsburgh, PA (Mar 2025)
- Fedor D, DiGiovine CP, Petito C, Grau W, Metcalf T. “The FINE Line Between the ATP Assessment & the Specialty LCMP Eval: Interprofessional Collaboration.” Presented at 39th International Seating Symposium. Pittsburgh, PA (Mar 2025)
- Van Hook A, Piriano J, DiGiovine CP. “RESNA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.” Presented at 39th International Seating Symposium. Pittsburgh, PA (Mar 2025)
Major Awards and Honors
- 2023 - RESNA Fellow, Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
- June 2015 - Samuel McFarland Mentorship Award - Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), Arlington, VA
- May 2014 - Courage to Teach, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University