Pauline Boland, PhD MA (Teaching) MHealSci (Rehabilitation) BSc OT
Lecturer
University of Limerick
Dr Pauline Boland graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2001 and has worked clinically in Ireland, the UK, Australia and New Zealand in diverse clinical settings. She completed a MSc (Rehabilitation) in 2012 and PhD in 2016 with University of Otago in New Zealand. Pauline has worked as lecturer at the School of Allied Health at University of Limerick since 2016 and as course director of the MSc OT (Professional Qualification) programme since 2022. Pauline has a research interest in rehabilitation and person-centred practice, in particular in the field of neuro-rehabilitation and support for family caregivers, as well interprofessional education.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Through a unique collaboration between Eastern Michigan University, University College Cork, and the University of Limerick, 11 faculty and 115 nursing, occupational therapy, and social work students conducted an interprofessional case study. This international learning experience aimed to enhance students' global healthcare awareness by engaging with peers to learn more about how different healthcare systems and cultural values influence care. The use of technology further amplified this opportunity, demonstrating that international work can be accessible and enriching without being cost-…