Rhonda A. Nelson

Rhonda A. Nelson, PhD, MEd

Academic Information

Departments Primary -

Academic Office Information

Rhonda.Nelson@hsc.utah.edu

Research Interests

  • Hydrogen Fuel Biosynthesis
  • Photonics

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Nelson R (12/2021). Usability of the HTC Vive virtual reality system in recreational therapy. Am J Recreat Ther, 19(4), 25-34.
  2. Bennett J (12/2021). Evaluation of a virtual recreational therapy fieldwork and clinical supervision program: Implications during the pandemic and beyond. Ther Recreation J.
  3. Isaacs L (08/2021). Recreational therapists consider leisure motivation when evaluating virtual reality games.
  4. Nelson R (05/2021). Exploring therapeutic applications of Google Earth VR. Am J Recreat Ther, 19, 35-43.
  5. Blanzola C (08/01/2016).
  6. Bell A (05/01/2016).
  7. King J (05/01/2016).
  8. Davis J (11/2015).
  9. Kenuk S (08/2015).
  10. Mishin Y (05/2015).
  11. Crumbie V (05/2015).
  12. Snead B (05/2015).
  13. Cooper V (02/2015).
  14. Crew A (02/2015).
  15. Fiore R (11/2014).
  16. Pola A (11/2014).
  17. Ross G (11/2014).
  18. Lyons B (09/2013).
  19. Nelson R (09/2010).
  20. Nelson R (01/2010).

Book

  1. Nelson R (10/2017). Jam Studio VR therapy guide. Beamz Interactive, Inc./Evolution Marketing, Inc.
  2. Crew A (10/2014).

Abstract

  1. Nelson R (06/2021). Impact of a group drumming intervention on the affect of adults receiving residential treatment for a substance use disorder [Abstract]. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, Research Institute Abstracts.
  2. Nelson R (06/2021). Adaptive music technology applications for people with upper extremity amputations [Abstract]. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, Research Institute Abstracts.
  3. Nelson R (06/2021). Therapeutic uses of robotic and animatronic animals for children and adolescents with autism [Abstract]. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, Research Institute Abstracts.
  4. Bennett J (11/2020). Podcast programming for client education: Implications for adoption in RT practice [Abstract]. Abstracts from the 2020 ATRA Conference Proceedings.
  5. Nelson R (11/2020). Older adult response to a robotic pet intervention using Joy for All companion pets. [Abstract]. Abstracts from the 2020 ATRA Conference Proceedings.
  6. Nelson R (12/2019). Virtual Reality: Attitudes, Confidence, and Training of Recreational Therapists. [Abstract]. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, Research Institutes Abstracts, 26, 48 -50.
  7. Nelson R (12/2019). Evaluation of a Video Journaling Program in Recreational Therapy Treatment. [Abstract]. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, Research Institutes Abstracts, 26, 67-69.
  8. Isaacs L (12/2019). Adopting Improvements to Recreational Theory Fieldwork Education Using Diffusion of Innovations Theory [Abstract]. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, Research Institutes Abstracts, 26, 58-60.
  9. Bennett J (12/2019). Promoting self-care for the recreational therapist using the Broaden and Build Theory. [Abstract]. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, Research Institutes Abstracts, 26, 55 – 58.
  10. Nelson R (12/2019). The use of robotic pets to address mood and behavior in older adults. [Abstract]. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, Research Institutes Abstracts, 26, 62 – 65.
  11. Nelson R (08/2018). Virtual reality interventions addressing balance, mobility, and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease [Abstract]. 26.
  12. Nelson R (08/2018). Using the WHOQOL-BREF to document client and program outcomes in substance use disorder treatment [Abstract]. 26.
  13. Crumbie V (08/2018). Reliability and validity testing of the Engagement in Preferred ActivitieS Scale [Abstract]. 26.
  14. Nelson R (08/2018). Using multisensory interventions to address anxiety, agitation, and pain in individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders [Abstract]. 26.
  15. Nelson R (11/2017). Effect of recreational music making on cognitive function, mood, and engagement in assisted living residents [Abstract]. 24, 117-118.
  16. Nelson R (08/2017). Multi-sensory interventions for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders: Translating research into recreational therapy practice [Abstract]. 25.

Other

  1. Romoser C (12/2021). Adopting VR into RT Practice. American Therapeutic Recreation Association Newsletter (37(4)). American Therapeutic Recreation Association Newsletter.
  2. Nelson R (12/2019). CARTE Accreditation: Let’s move the profession forward with quality and consistency. American Therapeutic Recreation Association Newsletter (35(3), pp. 21-22). American Therapeutic Recreation Association Newsletter.
  3. Nelson R (06/2012).