Yan Hua Huang

Yan-hua Huang

College of Health, Human Services and Nursing
Department of Occupational Therapy
Professor
310-243-3626
yhuang@csudh.edu


EDUCATION

PhD Occupational Science, University of Southern California

MA Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California

BS Occupational Therapy, Chung-Shan Medical University, Taiwan


BIO

Dr. Yan-hua Huang, PhD, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist and occupational scientist.  She has been an OT educator since 2004, teaching courses for quantitative research, and Occupations Across the Life Span in Adult and Geriatrics.  

SCHOLARSHIP AGENDA

Dr. Huang's scholarship of discovery is comprised of her research interest in the quality of life of adults and elderly.  She has authored many publications and has been awarded several research grants related to stroke, autism spectrum disorder and amputation. 

PUBLICATIONS/BOOK CHAPTERS

  • Huang, Y.-H., Wu, C.-Y., Lin, K.-C. (2021). Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 and the Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale. In: Maggino F. (eds) Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69909-7_3830-2 
  • Wu, C.-Y., Huang, Y.-H., Lin, K.-C. (2014). Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 and the Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale. In: Michalos AC (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Springer, Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer, pp 6368-6373. ISBN:978-94-007-0752-8. 
  • Peyton C., Huang, Y.-H. (2011) Aging Well: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. In R. Padilla, S. Byers-Connon, & H. Lohman (Eds.), Occupational Therapy with Elders (3rd Ed). Elsevier

PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES

  • Huang, Y.-H., Nagao, C. A., Santos, K. M. B., & Werchowsky, M. I. (March 2022) Impact of Culture, Spirituality, and Mental Health Attitudes on Intergenerational Asian American Caregivers: A Pilot Study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 76, 7602205030. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2022.046912 
  • Ko, H-H., Huang, Y.-H., Li, M-H., Wu, C-Y., Li, K-Y., & Hsieh, Y-W. (2013). Occupational Therapy Intervention for People with Dementia in Day-care Centers: The Effectiveness of Activities of Daily Living, Social Function, and Caregiver Burden. Journal of Taiwan Occupational Therapy Research and Practice, 9(2), 113-125. 
  • Huang, Y.-H., Wu, C.-Y., Lin, K.-C., Hsieh, Y.-W., Snow, W. M., & Wang, T.-N. (2013). Determinants of Change in Stroke-Specific Quality of Life after Distributed Constraint-Induced Therapy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 67(1), 54–63. DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2013.004820. 
  • Li, K. Y., Lin, K.-C., Wang, T.-N., Wu, C.-Y., Huang, Y.-H., & Ouyang, P. (2012). Ability of Three Motor Measures to Predict Functional Outcomes Reported by Stroke Patients after Rehabilitation. Neurorehabilitation, 30, 267-275. DOI: 10.3233/NRE-2012-0755 
  • Chang, M., Huang, Y.-H., Jung, H. (2011). The Effectiveness of the Exercise Education Programme on Fall Prevention of Community-Dwelling Elderly: A Preliminary Study, Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, 21 (2), 56-63 DOI: 10.1016/j.hkjot.2011.10.002 
  • Huang, Y.-H., Peyton C., Hoffman, M., Pascua, M. (2011) Teacher Perspectives on Collaboration with Occupational Therapists in Inclusive Classrooms: A Pilot Study. Journal of Occupational Therapy, School and Early Intervention, 4, 71-89 
  • Huang, Y.-H., Wu, C.-Y., Hsieh, Y.-W., Lin K.-C. (2010). Predictors of Change in Quality of Life after Distributed Constraint-Induced Therapy in Patients with Chronic Stroke. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 24 (6), 559-566. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1545968309358074 
  • Mu, K., Brown, T., Peyton, C., Rodger, S., Huang, Y.-H., Wu, C.-Y., Watson, C., Stagnitti, K., Hutton, E., Casey, J., Hong, C (2010). Occupational Therapy Students’ Attitudes towards Inclusion Education in Australian, United Kingdom, United States and Taiwan. Occupational Therapy International, 17 (1), 40-52. DOI: 10.1002/oti.285. 
  • Brown, T., Mu, K., Peyton, C., Rodger, S., Stagnitti, K Hutton, E., Casey, J., Watson, C., Hong, C., Huang, Y.-H., Wu, C.-Y. (2009). Occupational Therapy Students’ Attitudes towards Individuals with Disabilities: A Comparison between Australia, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 30 (6)1541-1555. DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2009.07.020. 
  • Huang, Y.-H., Su I.-J. (2009). Does Health Related Quality of Life Differ between People with Chronic Mental Illness Who Use Computers and Those Who Do not? Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 5614, 361-365 
  • Lin, K.-C., Huang, Y.-H., Wu, C.-Y., Hsieh, Y.-W. (2009). Potential Predictors of Motor and Functional Outcomes after Distributed Constraint-Induced Therapy for Patients with Stroke. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 23 (4), 336-342. DOI: 10.1177/1545968308321773 
  • Huang, Y.-H., Wu, C.-Y., Chang, T.-C., Lai, Y.-J., Lee, W.-S. (2007). Factors Relating to Computer Use for People with Mental Illness. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 4566, 225-230 
  • Liang, C.-S., & Huang, Y.-H. (2006). Needs Evaluation for Elders with Stroke in Nursing Home. Journal of Taiwan Occupational Therapy Research and Practice, 2 (2), 99-106 
  • Huang, Y.-H. (2004). Health-related quality of life, occupation and prosthesis use in elderly people with lower extremity amputation in Taiwan. Dissertation Abstracts International, 65 (05), 2381B. (UMI No. 3133282) 

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

  • Huang, Y.-H., Nagao, C. A., Santos K. M. B., & Werchowsky, M. I. (Aug 2022) Factors that Correlate with and Predict Caregiver Burden in Intergenerational Asian American Caregivers. Paper presented at the 18th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Paris, France.  
  • Huang, Y.-H., Norton M., Popoviciu, E., Stober, A., Thalin, G. (April 2021). Predictors of Mothers’ Satisfaction, Resilience and Maternal-Infant Attachment Post Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Discharge. Poster Presented at the 2021 AOTA INSPIRE 2021.
  • Huang, Y.-H. (March 2020). Attitudes Toward Transgender Individuals Among OT students & Practitioners. Poster accepted at the 2020 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H. (March 2020). Relationship Between Parental Needs and Child’s Quality of Life of Children Currently Undergoing Cancer Treatment. Poster accepted at the 2020 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Wu, C.-Y., Kawano, L. Kwak. J., Simon, K. Thai, T. (April 2019). Predictors of Self Efficacy and Health-Related Outcomes in Community Stroke Survivors. Poster presented at the 2019 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, New Orleans, LA, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Kollenda, M.K., Lam, S.M., Lorkis, H.E., Mayfield, C.M. (April 2019). Sexuality in older adults: The knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of OT practitioners within the US. Poster presented at the 2019 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, New Orleans, LA, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Kim H., Le, M., Leisek. W., Maghen, E., Martin, J. Martinez, J. (April 2019). Predictors and Risk Factors of compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue Among Occupational Therapists. Poster presented at the 2019 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, New Orleans, LA, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Eaton, B., Mickelsen, J., Moss, R., Nazarian, M., Rozov, A, Schornstein, B.    (April 2019). Predictors That Promote Resilience and Quality of Life in Individuals Living With Multiple Sclerosis. Poster presented at the 2019 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, New Orleans, LA, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Peyton, C., Wederich, L. (April 2018). Occupational Therapists’ and Social Workers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Sex Trafficking. Poster presented at the 2018 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Portillo, S., Villalpando, R., Wong, E., Yamamoto, K. & Zewdie, Y. (April 2018). Social Support and Participation in Gender-Segregated Restrooms and Public Spaces in Transgender Individuals. Poster presented at the 2018 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Miles, R., Lazar, M. (October 2017). Self-Efficacy in Community Stroke Clients. Paper Presented at the 1st Asia-Pacific Occupational Therapy Symposium, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Bessner, S., Rosee, C., Spitzer, K., & Tramel, B. (April 2017). Dementia Caregivers: Comparing Burden, Leisure, and Quality of Life Between African Americans and Other Ethnicities. Poster Presented at the 2017 AOTA Annual Conference & Centennial Celebration, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Borska, E., Erickson, T. J., Alvarez-Jett, N., Peyton, C., & Grove, M. (April 2016). The Relationship Between Fear of Falling, Fall Precautions, and Activity Engagement in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Poster presented at the 2016 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • Golden, R., Peyton, C., & Huang, Y.-H. (April 2016) A Narrative Study Exploring Caregiver Perception of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy. Poster presented at the 2016 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Chicago, IL, USA. 
  • Huang, P-C., Huang, Y-H., Lin, K-C., Li, K-I., Wu, C-Y., & Chen, C-L. (July 2014). Is the Adelaide Activities Profile valid and responsive in Stroke population? Poster presented at the 8th Occupational Therapist Union, ROC Conference 2014, Taichung, Taiwan.
  • Huang, Y.-H., John-Charles, K., Kuk, C., Petel, K., Owens, K. (June 2014). Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives on Collaborative Relationships with Teachers. Poster presented at the 16th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Yokohama, Japan.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Peyton, C., Bolo, D., Park, S., Cohen, T., (June 2014). Occupational Therapy Perception of Inter-professional Collaboration in the United States School Settings: A Pilot Study. Poster presented at the 16th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Yokohama, Japan.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Peyton C., Lacoste, M, Nguyen, P., Ongchangco, L. (April 2013). Self Efficacy and Quality of Life Among Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Poster presented at the 2013 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, San Diego, CA, USA.
  • Peyton C., Huang, Y.-H., Kin, A., Han, A., Joyce, S. (April 2013). ASD, Quality of Life and Social Relationship: An Exploratory Sequential Mixed Method. Poster presented at the 2013 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, San Diego, CA, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Peyton C., Hansen-Dynice, E., Hinman, M., Kielty, A. (April 2013). Burden and Stress of Caregiving for an Elderly Family Member who has Fallen, Poster presented at the 2013 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, San Diego, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Wu, C.-Y., Wang, T.-N., Lin, K.-C., Hsieh, Y.-W. (November 2011). Determinants of Change in Stroke-Specific Quality of Life after Distributed Constraint-Induced Therapy: A CHAID Analysis. Poster presented at the 5th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  • Chang, M., Huang, Y.-H., Jung, H. (November 2011). The Effectiveness of the Exercise Education Program on Fall Prevention of Community-Dwelling Elderly. Poster presented at the 5th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
  • Lai, K.-Y., Huang, Y.-H., Li. S.-G. (November 2009) Clients with Chronic Psychiatric Disorders and Their Families’ Satisfaction With Community Rehabilitation Centers’ Service in Taipei City Hospital. Paper presented at the 28th Conference of the Occupational Therapy Association, ROC, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Su I.-J. (July 2009) Does Health Related Quality of Life Differ Between People With Chronic Mental Illness Who Use Computers and Those Who Do Not? Paper presented at the 13th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, San Diego, CA, USA.
  • Hoffman, M., Pascua, M., Chan, Y., Huang, Y.-H., Peyton C. (April 2009) Collaboration Existing Between School-Based Occupational Therapists and Teachers of Inclusive Classrooms. Paper presented at the 2009 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Pascua, M., Hoffman, M., Peyton C., Huang, Y.-H. (April 2009) Perspectives of Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms on School-Based Occupational Therapy, Paper presented at the 2009 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Chen, B., Jazmines, M., Voung, L., Peyton, C., Huang, Y.-H. (April 2009) Enablers That Assist People Who Are Visually Impaired in the Occupation of Work. Paper presented at the 2009 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Lin, K.-C., Huang, Y.-H., Wu, C.-Y., Hsieh, Y.-W. (June 2008) Determinants of Change in
  • Stroke-Related Quality of Life following Rehabilitation Therapy: Data-Mining Analysis. Paper presented at the 3rd OTUROC Conference, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
  • Su, I.-J., Huang, Y.-H. (2008, June) Correlation between Digital Divide and Quality of Life in Psychiatric Patient. Poster resented at the 3rd OTUROC Conference, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
  • Huang, Y.-H., Wu, C.-Y., Chang, T.-C., Lai, Y.-J., Lee, W.-S. (July 2007) Factors Relating to Computer Use for People with Mental Illness. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, Beijing, China.
  • Liang, C.-S., Huang, Y.-H., Ke, H.-H., & Lo, C.-Y. (June 2007) Effectiveness of the Occupational Therapy Program for Elders in Long-Term Care Facility in Taiwan. Poster presented at the 4th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Hong Kong, China.
  • Huang, Y.-H. (June 2007) Digital Learning Divides in Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities: An Interview Study. Paper presented at the 4th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Hong Kong, China.
  • Huang, Y.-H. (April 2007) An Occupational Based OT Program for Nursing Home Residents. Poster presented at 2007 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, St. Louis, MO, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H. (July 2006) Quality of Life Assessment: Psychometric Properties of the Taiwan
  • Versions of the SF-36 and World Health Organization Quality of Life Quality of Life Questionnaire-Brief Version in Elderly Persons With Amputation. Paper presented at the 14th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Sydney, Australia.
  • Huang, Y.-H. (July 2006) Factors Relating to Quality of Life and Prosthesis Use Among Elders With Amputation. Poster presented at the 14th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Sydney, Australia.
  • Huang, Y.-H. & Chen, L.-L. (July 2006) Long Term Care in Taiwan: Role and Function of Occupational Therapy. Poster Presented at the 14th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Sydney, Australia.
  • Huang, Y.-H. & Zemke, R. (July 2006) Improving Quality of Life Measures: Instruments + Interviews. Poster presented at the 14th Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Sydney, Australia.
  • Liang, C.-S., & Huang, Y.-H. (June 2006). Needs Evaluation for Elders in Nursing Home. Poster presented at the 1st OTUROC Conference, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
  • Huang, Y.-H. (April 2006) Life After Amputation: The Impact on Quality of Life and Occupation. Poster Presented at the 2006 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Charlotte, NC, USA.
  • Huang, Y.-H. (June 2003) Health-Related Quality of Life in Elderly People with Lower Extremity Amputation in Taiwan. Paper presented at the 3rd Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress, Singapore.

RESEARCH GRANTS

  • Huang, Y., Principal Investigator.  California State University, Dominguez Hills, Office of Graduate Studies and Research funded project, Faculty Research, Scholarly and Creativity Activity Grant (FRG ‘18+S), $7,208, “Predictors of Self-Efficacy and Outcomes Expectations for Self-Management Exercise Post-Stroke” (2018-2019)
  • Huang, Y., Principal Investigator.  California State University, Dominguez Hills, Office of Graduate Studies and Research funded project, Incentive Research, Scholarly and Creativity Activity Grant (FRG ‘17+S), $6,568, “Self-Efficacy and Health-Related Outcomes in Community Stroke Clients” (2017-2018)
  • Huang, Y., Principal Investigator.  California State University, Dominguez Hills, Office of Graduate Studies and Research funded project, Incentive Research, Scholarly and Creativity Activity Grant, $5,068, “Predictors of Work-Related Quality of Life for Individuals With High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders” (2016-2017)
  • Huang, Y., Principal Investigator.  California State University, Dominguez Hills, Office of Graduate Studies and Research funded project, Interdisciplinary Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Grant $16,500, “Effectiveness of Language on Relational Reasoning-Comparison between Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Typically Developing Children” (2015-2016)
  • Huang, Y., Principal Investigator.  National Science Council–funded project, Chang Gung University, Taiwan, TW$469,000 (US $15,633), “Characteristics and Improvement Strategies in Digital Learning Divide for People who have Mental Disorders–II” (2007)
  • Huang, Y., Co-Investigator. National Science Council–funded project, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taiwan, TW $405,000 (US $13,500), Effects of an Adaptation Training Programme for Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Patients” (2007)
  • Huang, Y., Principal Investigator.  National Science Council–funded project, Chang Gung University, Taiwan, TW $495,000 (US $16,500), “Characteristics and Improvement Strategies in Digital Learning Divide for People Who Have Mental Disorders” (2006-2007)
  • Huang, Y., Co-Investigator. National Science Council–funded project, Chang Gung University, Taiwan, TW $1,022,000 (US $34,067), “Biomechanical Analysis of Postural Control Mechanism During Goal-Directed Reaching in Standing Position in Stroke Patients” (2006-2007)
  • Huang, Y., Grant Trainee, University of Southern California University- Affiliated Program, Grant No. 90DD0454-01, “Aging and Development Disabilities: Meeting the Needs of a Culturally Diverse Population” (2000-2001)

SPECIAL TRAININGS

2006 - Rater Calibration Training for the Assessment of Awareness of Disability (AAD) by AAD course. Asaba Medical research Foundation-Kohnan Hospital, Okayama Prefecture, Japan

2004 - Rater Calibration Training (Rater#9205) for the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) by the AMPS Project International, Inc. Stanford University, U.S.A.