Publications By
Nerella N. Chauvin
Selected articles, abstracts, newsletter contributions and professional writing.
Selected articles
American HHM
July 2026
Comprehensive Chronic Disease Management in Epilepsy: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Long-Term Care
Abstract
Effective epilepsy management extends beyond seizure control and requires coordinated long-term care. This article explores the roles of physicians, therapists, patients and caregivers in promoting treatment adherence, safety, functional independence and quality of life. It also discusses how advanced treatment options, including epilepsy surgery, may be integrated within a comprehensive chronic disease management framework
71st Asian HHM
January 2026
Telemedicine and Biofeedback Redefining Modern Rehabilitation
Telemedicine is transforming rehabilitation by extending professional care into patients’ homes. Biofeedback technologies, especially HRV and Respiratory Biofeedback, support recovery, self-management, and engagement after early discharge. For occupational therapists, these tools help ease workforce pressures and improve quality of life, making patient-centered telemedicine vital for future long-term care.
World Federation of Occupational Therapists
April 2026
In April 2026, I published an article in the WFOT World Federation of Occupational Therapists newsletter introducing a new international working group focused on menopause and new-onset epilepsy. This writing emphasized the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and invited occupational therapists, researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals with lived experience to contribute to advancing knowledge and support in this underexplored area.