Kristen Keech

Kristen Keech is an occupational therapist working in the acute care setting at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. She evaluates, treats, and advocates for individuals hospitalized for various medical and traumatic-related injuries, alongside the interprofessional team, beginning in the intensive care unit.

Kristen’s area of expertise is moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation, with special interest in disorders of consciousness (DoC). Her scholarly concentration includes evidence-based practice, knowledge translation, implementation science, and process and quality improvement. As part of her postprofessional OTD, she developed an innovative evidence-based care model to improve interprofessional care for individuals with DoC in the hospital setting. Her work has been published and shared at various national and international conferences. Beyond her role in healthcare and scholarship, she is the sole occupational therapist on the State of Hawaii Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board, which is focused on dynamic educational efforts, development of community resources, and advocacy for survivors of TBI.