Susan Murphy, ScD, OTR
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Susan Murphy, ScD, OTR
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About
Dr. Murphy is an occupational therapist by training and behavioral researcher focused on developing and translating relevant and effective interventions into practice to optimize management of chronic conditions. She has a particular interest in advancing telehealth and rehabilitation for people with scleroderma and leads the behavioral studies branch of the University of Michigan's Scleroderma Program. Dr. Murphy has expertise in patient-oriented and community-engaged research methods, social and behavioral clinical trial methodology, development and evaluation of competency-based research training, and real-time assessment techniques such as ecological momentary assessment and accelerometry.
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TRACC-R Center
Qualifications
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Post-doctoral trainingUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Gerontology, Ann Arbor, United States
2002 - 2003
Postdoctoral Fellowship
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Post-doctoral fellowshipYale University, Epid & Public Health, New Haven, United States
2000 - 2002
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Center Memberships
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Center MemberInstitute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
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Center Membere-Health and Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Research Overview
Chronic condition self-management
telehealth
telerehab
AI applications for behavioral and social science
research best practinces training to improve efficiency in clinical trials
Recent Publications
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VanNostrand M, Ehde DM, Murphy SL, Alschuler KN, Kratz AL, Fritz NE. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2026 Sep 1; 107 (9): 2425 - 2433.Journal ArticleExamining the Impact of Perceived and Objective Cognitive Function on Social Participation in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis
DOI:10.1016/j.apmr.2026.04.019 PMID: 42034272 -
Burja B, Welsing Welsing P, Lescoat A, Eisenring A, Hofmann-Vold A-M, Leroy David C, Khanna D, Del Gardo F, Michele I, Pope J, Spierings J, Vonk M, Trucetet M-E, Clergeau M, Hughes M, Murphy S, Frech T, Distler O, Elhai M. 2026 Jun 7; a377 - a378.Proceeding / Abstract / PosterP.408 Development of an articular activity score in systemic sclerosis (assess): identifying core instruments for disease activity assessment
DOI:10.1136/jsrd-2026-sswc.449 -
Kratz A, Carlozzi N, Murphy S, Braley T, Whibley D, Williams D, Fritz N, Abou L, Kallen M. Journal of Patient Reported Outcomes, 2026 Apr 16; 10 (1):Journal ArticleEvaluation of the construct validity of the Michigan Fatigability Index (MIFI) short forms: a cross-sectional survey study
DOI:10.1186/s41687-026-01068-3 PMID: 41989675 -
Harper A, Hanauer D, Kadri R, Lyden A, Janevic M, Kalpakjian C, Murphy SL. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 2026 May 9; 10 (s1): 65 - 66.Journal Article201 Using a large language model to identify behavioral and social science research at the University of Michigan
DOI:10.1017/cts.2026.10406 PMID: PMC13173121 -
Eakin B, Ianni P, Freel S, Helm S, Jenkerson M, Murphy S. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 2026 May 9; 10 (s1): 69 - 69.Journal Article209 Career ladders and clinical research professionals: Results of a workforce development discussion across the CTSA consortium
DOI:10.1017/cts.2026.10414 PMID: PMC13173043 -
Chen Y, Murphy S. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 2026 May 9; 10 (s1): 158 - 159.Journal Article505 Identifying needs and refining intervention components for a cognitive rehabilitation program in people with systemic sclerosis
DOI:10.1017/cts.2026.10633 PMID: PMC13172902 -
Shah N, Castellanos A, Chen Y, Piette J, Bucher A, Murphy S. Arthritis Care and Research, 2026 Feb 1; 78 (2): 270 - 281.Journal ArticleA Scoping Review on Artificial Intelligence–Supported Interventions for Nonpharmacologic Management of Chronic Rheumatic Diseases
DOI:10.1002/acr.25612 PMID: 40654107 -
Shah N, Buis L, Papierski D, Castellanos A, Mlakha M, Murphy S. Jmir Mhealth and Uhealth, 2026 Jan 1; 14:Journal ArticleA Beginner’s Guide to Applying Large Language Models in Behavioral Interventions
DOI:10.2196/79302 PMID: 42055539
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