Sharon Cosper, EDD, OTR/L
Department Chair and Professor in College of Allied Health Sciences Augusta University
- Augusta GA
Sharon Cosper researches adolescent wellbeing through the impacts of smart phone use and parent and child co-occupational engagement.
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Jag20 Alumni Leader Award
2016 Augusta University
CAHS Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award
2019 Augusta University
Honor Society Inductee
2022 Phi Kappa Phi
Education
Augusta University
EDD
Educational Innovation and Leadership
2018
Medical College of Georgia
MHS
Occupational Therapy
2006
Articles
The Impact of Smartphone Use on Brain Function in Adolescence: A Scoping Review
Pediatric Reports2026-04-01
Background/Objectives: The proportion of teenagers with access to a smartphone has reached 89 percent, marking a large increase in access to technology. Adolescence is a period of neuroplasticity where functional, structural, and systemic changes occur. Teenagers have experienced more persistent feelings of sadness and suicidality in recent years than ever before. Given the changes in this generation of adolescents and because adolescence is a period of neuroplasticity, this study seeks to understand the effects of smartphone use in adolescence.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Occupations of Caregivers of Children: A Scoping Review
American Journal of Occupational Therapy2024-08-01
This scoping review discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic affects caregivers of children and their occupations. It also reveals gaps in the literature regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on caregivers and their occupations specifically.
The Relationship Between Holistic Admissions Criteria and Program Ranking Among Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Programs
The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy2024-04-01
Holistic admissions criteria are one strategy to be more inclusive of students with a variety of experiences, cultures, and beliefs. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between holistic admissions criteria and occupational therapy program ranking. We used a retrospective cross-sectional cohort descriptive study design of occupational therapy programs in the United States to understand whether top performing programs employ holistic admissions criteria.
Investigating student and faculty perspectives related to predictors of NCLEX-RN success: A mixed methods approach
Teaching and Learning in Nursing2023-07-01
Understanding predictors to NCLEX-RN success is imperative to facilitate outcomes and provide nurses to meet the critical hiring demands in healthcare. A lack of understanding exists as to why certain students struggle academically and on the licensure exam. Consideration for why students struggle with program studies and NCLEX-RN success are needed. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that contribute to student difficulty passing the NCLEX-RN on first attempt. This study utilized a concurrent embedded mixed methods design to investigate factors that may contribute to student performance.
