
Anne Bridget Fleischer
Assoc Professor (F3)
Health Science Building
3225 Eden Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267
Phone 5135583732
Email fleiscae@ucmail.uc.edu
Research Support
Grant: #CSTAR-Fleischer Investigators:Fleischer, Anne 03-01-2024 -02-28-2025 Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Clinical Implications of Implementing Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for Individuals with Breast Cancer within Real World Environments Role:PI 25000.00 Hold Level:Non Profit
Investigators:Fleischer, A. & Fisher, M. 11-2022 -11-2023 University of Cincinnati Cancer Center CanRestoreFunction: Cancer-Related Fatigue Management Date: 2022-2023 Role:PI 50,000 Active Type:Grant Level:University
Publications
Published Abstracts
Heaney, S. & Fleischer, A.B. (2018) Leaving Journalism: Self-identity during career transition for female former Kentucky reporters. [Abstract]
Leaving Journalism: Self-identity during career transition for female former Kentucky reporters
Fisher, M., Fleischer, A.B., Hendricks, L., McClure, M., Parent, K., Roberts, R. (2018) Perceived stress has a negative effect on self-reported upper extremity function among women treated for breast cancer. [Abstract]
Peer Reviewed Publications
Newman, R., Polo, K.M., Amanat, Y., Campbell, C., Fleischer, A., Morikawa, S. (2024). Occupational therapy practice guidelines for adults living with and beyond cancer. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78 (5) More Information
Korson, S., Meiners, E., Howell, M., Buck, A., Moody, K., Winslow, M., Martin, T., & Fleischer, A. (2023). Ungrading general education: Preliminary results from a pilot study. Relationship-Rich Education in Teaching & Learning: Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings, 1-9
Arndt, E., Fleischer, A. B., Spira, G (2023). Improving clinical care through action research. Home Healthcare Now.
Cambell, C., Polo, K. M., & Fleischer, A (2023). Interventions to address cancer-related cognitive impairment (2018–2022). The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77 (Supplement) , 7710393320More Information
Fleischer, A., Cambell, C., & Polo, K. M. (2023). Cancer-related fatigue (2018–2022. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77 (Supplement) , 7710393340More Information
Polo, K. M., & Fleischer, A., Cambell, C. (2023). Supporting physical activity in adults living with and beyond cancer (2018–2022). The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77 (Supplement) , 7710393330More Information
Fleischer, A., & Humphrey, C (2022). Women’s experiences after hormone positive breast cancer: Beginning of radiation to 3-4 years post-radiation. Occupational Therapy in Health CareMore Information
Fleischer, A. B. & Struhar, J (2022). Commentary: Compassionately meeting patients with stage IV cancer “Where they are” in inpatient rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Oncology, 41 (4) , 55-58More Information
Fisher, M. I., Fleischer, A. B., Ulmer, K., McClure, M., Waldron, R. & DiFede, L. (2022). Self-reported arm is associated with stress and fear of physical activity among women treated for breast cancer. Journal of Cancer Rehabilitation, 5 (1) , 40-47More Information
Weidner, K., Lowman, J., Fleischer, A., Kosik, K., Goodbread, P., Chen, B., & Kavuluru, R. (2021). Twitter, telepractice and the COVID-19 pandemic: A social media content analysis. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 30 (6) , 2561More Information
Fleischer, A., Callahan, A., Christopher, K., Cummings, A. & Davies, C. C. (2020). Virtual breast cancer education and support group for self-care management and function: A study protocol applying person-centered and rehabilitation principles. Physical Therapy Reviews, 25 (4) , 219More Information
Eicher, E. A., Skubik-Peplaski, C., O’Brien, S. & Fleischer, A. (2018). Exploring parents’ experiences of raising a child with sensorimotor impairments and expectations for leisure participation. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64 (4) More Information
Hayden, C., Fleischer, A. & Renfro-Taylor, K. (2017). Interactive video quizzes to enhance student learning. Inaugural Proceedings of the Pedgogicon: 2017, The Journal of Faculty Development, 31 (3) , 53
Fleischer, A., & Howell, D (2017). The experience of breast cancer survivors’ participation in important activities during and after treatments. British Journal of Occupational Therapy,, 80 (8) , 470More Information
Ward, A., Carrico, C., Powell, E., Westgate, P.M., Nichols, L., Fleischer, A., Sawaki, L. (2017). Safety and improvement of movement function after stroke with atomoxetine: A pilot randomized trial. Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, 35 (1) , 1More Information
Carrico, C., Chelette, K., Westgate, P.M., Powell, E., Nichols, L., Fleischer, A., Sawaki, L (2016). Nerve stimulation enhances task-oriented training in chronic, severe motor deficit after stroke: A randomized trial. . Stroke, 47 (7) , 1879More Information
Fleischer, A. B., Fisher, M. I., & O’Brien, S. P (2015). Creating an interprofessional collaborative research opportunity for physical and occupational therapy students. Journal of Allied Health, 48 (3) , e117
Cooper, R., Fleischer, A., Cotton, F (2012). Building connections: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of qualitative research students’ learning experiences. . The Qualitative Report, 17 (17) , 1
Wilson, T.W., Fleischer, A., Archer D., Hayasaka, S., Sawaki, L (2011). Oscillatory MEG motor activity reflects therapy-related plasticity in stroke patients. Neurorehabilitation Neural Research, 25 (2) , 188
Fleischer, A. B., Meade, T. J., Fleischer (2011). Notalgia paresthetica: Successful treatment with exercises. Acta Dermato-Venereologica. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 91 (3) , 356More Information
Kerchner, K., Fleischer, A., & Yosipovitch, G. (2008). Lower extremity lymphedema updated: Pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment guidelines. Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, 59 (2) , 324
Invited Publications
Fleischer, A.B., Struhar, J. (2023) Commentary: Compassionately balancing hope with patients who have stage IV cancer in inpatient rehabilitation.Rehabilitation Oncology, 41 (1 ) ,55-58 More Information
Fleischer, A. B (2015) Commentary: Hidden voices: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of surviving breast cancer in Saudi Arabia.Journal of Research in Nursing, 24 (1-2 ) ,133 More Information
Presentations
Poster Presentations
Fisher, M.I., Fleischer, A.B., Bartlett, E., Goebel, R., Measles, K. (04-2022. ) Web-based Interprofessional Cancer-Related Fatigue Management Feasibility Study .American Occupational Therapy Association, San Antonio, TX. . Conference. . Level:National
Fisher, M.I., Fleischer, A.B., Bartlett, E., Goebel, R., Measles, K. (02-2022. ) Cancer-Related Fatigue Rehabilitation Delivered Via eHealth: A Feasibility Study .American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting, San Antonio, TX. . Conference. . Level:National
Fisher, M., Fleischer, A.B., Hendricks, L., McClure, M., Parent, K., Roberts, R. (02-2022. ) Perceived stress has a negative effect on self-reported upper extremity function among women treated for breast cancer .American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting, New Orleans, LA. . Conference. . Level:National
Fisher, M. I., Fleischer, A. B., Delong, C., Bergin, T (10-2020. ) Arm Function in Women Treated for Breast Cancer .International Conference on Physical Therapy in Oncology, canceled due to COVID. . Conference. . Level:International
Fisher, M. I., Fleischer, A. B., Delong, C., Bergin, T (10-2020. ) Fear of Physical Activity Limits Women Treated for Breast Cancer's Perceived Function .American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Online. . Conference. . Level:National
Fleischer, A., Cummings, A., Davies, C., Christopher, K., & Callahan, A (05-2020. ) Living a full life after breast cancer and its treatment through virtual education and support. Eastern Kentucky University Presentation Showcase, Online. . Level:University
Enlow, K., & Fleischer A. (03-2020. ) Acute-Care OT Practice: Application of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measures (COPM) in a Palliative-Care Program .American Occupational Therapy Association, canceled due to COVID. . Conference. . Level:National
Spaide, R., Fleischer, A., Humphrey, C. (03-2020. ) Exploring Therapist Engagement Using Process Consultation .American Occupational Therapy Association, canceled due to COVID. . Conference. . Level:National
Fleischer, A. B. & Fleischer, A.B. (2019. ) Understanding ambulatory care physician OT referral patterns to integrate OT within primary care .American Occupational Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA. . Conference. . Level:National
Fisher, M. I., Fleischer, A.B., Hendricks, L., McClure, M., Parent, K., Roberts, R. (04-2018. ) Perceived stress has a negative effect on self-reported upper extremity function among women treated for breast cancer .American Occupational Therapy Association, Salt Lake City, UT. . Conference. . Level:National
Heaney, S. & Fleischer, A. B (2018. ) Leaving journalism: Self-identity during career transition for female former Kentucky reporters .Society for the Study of Occupation: USA, Lexington, KY. . Conference. . Level:National
Fisher, M., Fleischer, A.B., Hendricks, L., McClure, M., Parent, K., Roberts, R. (10-2017. ) Perceived stress has a negative effect on self-reported upper extremity function among women treated for breast cancer .American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA. . Conference. . Level:National
Fleischer, A.B. & Parsley, R. (10-2017. ) Exploratory study of breast cancer survivors’ lived experience: Three to four years after treatment .Society for the Study of Occupation: USA, Seattle, WA. . Conference. . Level:National
Fleischer, A.B. & Parsley, R. (03-2017. ) Exploratory study of breast cancer survivors’ lived experience: Three to four years after treatment. American Occupational Therapy Association, Philadelphia, PA. . Conference. . Level:National
Fleischer, A.B. & Fisher, M (03-2017. ) Distant interprofessional faculty-student research .American Occupational Therapy Association, Philadelphia, PA. . Conference. . Level:National
Coleman, E., Durham, S., Eicher, E. Skubik-Peplaski, C., Fleischer, A.B. [Contributing Author], & O’Brien, S. [Contributing Author] (03-2017. ) Using a movement program: Benefits for children with sensorimotor impairments .American Occupational Therapy Association, Philadelphia, PA. . Conference. . Level:National
Fleischer, A.B., Ito, M., Cooper, R., & Brown, D. (05-2016. ) Exploratory study of breast cancer survivors’ lived experience: Activity engagement during and after breast cancer treatment .28th Annual Research Day of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. . Conference. . Level:University
Fleischer, A.B., Ito, M., Cooper, R., & Brown, D. (04-2016. ) Exploratory study of breast cancer survivors’ lived experience: Activity engagement during and after breast cancer treatment. .American Occupational Therapy Association, Chicago, IL. . Conference. . Level:National
Fleischer, A.B., Ito, M., Cooper, R., & Brown, D. ( (10-2015. ) Exploratory study of breast cancer survivors’ lived experience: Activity engagement during and after breast cancer treatment .American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA. . Conference. . Level:National
Fleischer, A.B., Ito, M., Cooper, R., & Brown, D. (09-2015. ) Exploratory study of breast cancer survivors’ lived experience: Activity engagement during and after breast cancer treatment .Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network, Richmond, KY. . Conference. . Level:Regional
Bethea, D., Fleischer, A., Thornton, K., McNeil, A., Lambeth, K., & Pegram, J. (04-2009. ) Enhancement of the upper extremity in stroke patients through modified constraint induced therapy by using a computerized motor training program .American Occupational Therapy Association, Houston, TX. . Conference. . Level:National
Colloquium
Fleischer, A.B., Skees-Hermes, S. (2021). Person-centered care communication . Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Virtual. Professional Meeting. Level:State
Fleischer, A. B (2020). Locating evidence to improve outcomes . Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Virtual. Conference. Level:State
Enlow, K., Fleischer, A.B., & Hardman, L. (2019). COPM in acute palliative care . Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Richmond, KY. Professional Meeting. Level:State
Fleischer, A. B (2019). Creating a thriving OT practice . Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Richmond, KY. Professional Meeting. Level:State
Fleischer, A. B (2019). Client-centered rather than impairment driven among breast cancer survivor. . Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Richmond, KY. Professional Meeting. Level:State
Fleischer, A. B (2019). Lymphedema and manual lymph drainage . Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Student Conference, Lexington, KY. Professional Meeting. Level:State
Fleischer, A. B (2018). Round Table Discussion: "What vision do you have for KOTA's role encouraging research among Kentucky occupational therapy practitioners . Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Louisville, KY. Professional Meeting. Level:State
Fleischer, A. B (2018). Oncology rehabilitation beyond lymphedema management . Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Louisville, KY. Professional Meeting. Level:State
Fleischer, A. B (2013). Oncology rehabilitation . North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association, Raleigh, NC. Professional Meeting. Level:State
Fleischer, A. B (2009). Model of human occupation and lymphedema therapy . North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association, Raleigh, NC. Professional Meeting. Level:State
Ashby, D., Fleischer, A.B., Morin, C. & Strada J. (2019). Implementing TILT approach: Faculty perspectves and experiences from a cross-campus pilot--Panel two . Pedagogicon, Richmond, KY. Conference. Level:Regional
Fleischer, A. B (2019). Small scale service-learning project description changes improve clarity . Pedagogicon, Richmond, KY. Conference. Level:Regional
Fleischer, A.B, Fisher, M.I., & Bunger, L. (2019). Support for client-centered evaluations for detecting functional impairments among breast cancer survivors one to five years after treatment . American Occupational Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA. Professional Meeting. Level:National
Hayden, C., Fleischer, A.B. (2017). Embedding quizzes in videos to enhance interactive student learning . Pedagogicon, Richmond, KY. Conference. Level:Department
Fleischer, A. B (2015). Exploratory study of breast cancer survivors' lived experience: Activity engagement during and after breast cancer treatment . Society for the Study of Occupation: USA, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Conference. Level:Department
Symposium
Fleischer, A.B. & Struhar, J (2021. ) Practical applications of person-centered care in cancer rehabilitation .Virtual. Conference. Level:National
Fleischer, A.B., Struhar, J. & Mullan, S. (2020. ) Tools that can be used now! Person-Centered Care within cancer rehabilitation .Virtual. Conference. Level:National
Fleischer, A.B., Pugh, T., Cantera, K., Sangermano, S. & Edeker, J. (2019. ) Culturally competent communication with people diagnosed with cancer .Chicago, IL. Conference. Level:National
Contact Information
Academic - Health Science Building
3225 Eden Ave.
Cincinnati
Ohio, 45267
Phone: 5135583732
fleiscae@ucmail.uc.edu