Jordana
Muroff,
PhD, MSW, MA, LICSW
Boston University
Jordana Muroff is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Clinical Practice Department at BUSSW. Her research and clinical practice interests integrate the following areas: (1) developing and disseminating evidence-based practice interventions (e.g., group cognitive behavioral treatment for hoarding); (2) generating innovative, technology supported evidence-based assessments and interventions (e.g., web-based, smartphone, AI); and (3) reducing inequities and improving access to mental health services for underserved populations. She has published and presented widely in these areas and authored Group Treatment for Hoarding Disorder: Therapist Guide (Oxford University Press). Her research has been funded by Foundation, State, and Federal grants.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
BACKGROUNDWhile interprofessional teams often work with clients in home-based care, students often do not receive training on working in the home environment, and interprofessional collaboration in home-based care. This training is often left to field agencies, leading to variation in depth, standardization, and quality of training.In April 2024, 33 students in social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nutrition, and speech language pathology programs participated in an interprofessional home-based assessment training. The training incorporated six asynchronous online modules…