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GOMEZ, Ivan Neil B.

GOMEZ, Ivan Neil B.

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Medicine, Hongkong Polytechnic University – Hongkong Special Administrative Region, People’s Republic of China, 2019
  • Master of Arts in Education (Special Education),ÌýUniversity of the Philippines – Diliman – Quezon City, Philippines, 2010
  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, ¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇø – Manila, Philippines,Ìý2004

Eligibility

  • Registered Occupational Therapist, Republic of the Philippines
  • Registered, National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy – United States of America
  • Registered Occupational Therapist, United Kingdom Health Professions Council

Research Highlights

  • i-SULAT (Intelligent Stroke Utilization, Learning, Assessment and Testing): A Development of an Intelligent Quantitative Software-Based Handwriting Assessment and Testing System for Early Childhood Handwriting Evaluation 

Research Interests

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychophysiology
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Health Outcomes

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

Undergraduate Level

  • Research Methodology 1 and 2 

Graduate Level

  • Evidence-based Practice
  • Health Research

Major Recognitions

  • Recipient, International Post-Graduate Scholarship and Research Studentship,ÌýHongkong Polytechnic University, 2014-2017

Professional Activities

  • Distinguished Thomasian Alumnus, ¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøOffice of Alumni Relations and ¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøAlumni Association, Inc. (2019)
  • Editor-in-Chief, Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences (2018-present)
  • Member, Philippine Academy of Occupational Therapy (2005-present)
  • Member, International Society of Autonomic Neuroscience (2017-present)
  • Member, Society for Psychophysiological Research (2017-present)
  • Member, American Physiological Society (2017-present)
  • Member, Australasian Society for Psychophysiology (2017-present)
  • Member of the Board of Directors, RehabTrends, Inc. – Quezon City, Philippines (2012-present)
  • Community Development Coordinator, ¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøCollege of Rehabilitation Sciences (2013-2014)
  • Clinical Supervisor, ¹ú²ú³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøHospital Community Center (2008-2011)

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Espino RV, Suarez CG, Ingram L, Gomez I.N., Agarao KA, Flores JG, Bulseco N. Inter-rater and Intra-rater Reliability of Belt-Stabilized Hand-Held Dynamometer using Make Test in Lower Extremity Muscle Strength Assessment Among Healthy Adults. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 2025 Feb 3:100753.
  • Cabrera JT, Gonzalez-Suarez C, Wee CB, Geslani GR, Guevara E, Espino RV, Gomez I.N. Reliability testing of sonographic techniques in detecting lateral displacement of patellar tendon. WFUMB Ultrasound Open. 2024 Dec 1;2(2):100065.
  • Cabrera JT, Gonzalez-Suarez C, Wee CB, Geslani GR, Guevara E, Espino RV, Gomez I.N. Reliability testing of sonographic techniques in detecting lateral displacement of patellar tendon. WFUMB Ultrasound Open. 2024 Dec 1;2(2):100065.
  • Suarez-Ramos C, Gonzalez-Suarez C, Gomez I.N., Gonzalez MK, Co PH, Llamas JA. Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided interfascial hydro dissection with the use of saline anesthetic solution for myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius: a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences. 2023 Dec 11;4:1281813.
  • Gomez I.N., Suarez CG, Sosa KE, Tapang ML. Work from home-related musculoskeletal pain during the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid review. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 2023 Mar 1;47:100654.
  • Gomez I.N., Gonzalez-Suarez C, Sosa KE, Tapang ML. Work-from-home-related musculoskeletal pain during the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid review protocol. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 2022 Mar 1;43:49-52.
  • Streegan CJ, Gomez I.N. Occupational Balance and Quality of Life Among Hospital-based Occupational Therapists During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Asian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2023;19(1):161-8.
  • Purpura G, Lai CY, Previtali G, Gomez I.N., Yung TW, Tagliabue L, Cerroni F, Carotenuto M, Nacinovich R. Psychometric Properties of the Italian Version of Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation Checklist (SPSRC). Healthcare 2022 Dec 28 (Vol. 11, No. 1, p. 92). 
  • Gomez, I. N. (In Press). Reflections on the role of occupational therapy programs on the mental health of stakeholders’ transition to e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. World Federation of Occupational Therapists Bulletin.
  • Gomez, I. N., & Flores, J. G. (In Press). Diverse patterns of autonomic nervous system response to sensory stimuli among children with autism. Current Developmental Disorders Reports.
  • Gomez, I. N., De Leon, M. S., Loisaga, C., Magpantay, R., Mallari, C., & Rosario, J. (2020). Quality of life of siblings of children with disability. Journal of Social Health, 3(2), 19-25
  • Lai, C. Y., Yung, T. W.,ÌýGomez, I. N., & Siu, A. M. (2019). Psychometric Properties of Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation Checklist (SPSRC). Occupational Therapy International, 2019.
  • Gomez, I. N., Salazar, J. G., Adan, J. A., Gutierez, D. M., & Perrez, J. J. (2019). Are Filipino children still playing? Results from a preliminary time-use study. Journal of Social Health, 2(2), 49-56
  • Yung, T. W. K., Lai, C. Y.,ÌýGomez, I. N., Loh, V., Wang, J., Chan, J. Y., … & Ng, S. S. (2019). Parents’ perceptions of children’s executive functions across different cities. Child Neuropsychology, 25(2), 152-161.
  • Gomez, I. N., Lai, C. Y., Yung, T. W., Chan, C. C., & Tsang, H. W. (2018). Migration Influences on the Allostatic Load of Children: Systematic Review Protocol. JMIR Research Protocols, 7(1), e29.
  • Gomez, I. N., Lai, C. Y., Chan, C. C., & Tsang, H. W. (2018). The role of ethnicity and environment in the regulation of response to sensory stimulus in children: protocol and pilot findings of a neurophysiological study. JMIR Research Protocols, 7(1), e7.
  • Gomez, I. N., Lai, C. Y., Morato-Espino, P. G., Chan, C. C., & Tsang, H. W. (2017). Behavioural and autonomic regulation of response to sensory stimuli among children: a systematic review of relationship and methodology. BioMed Research International, 2017.
  • Gomez, I. N. B., & Gomez, M. G. A. (2013). Quality of Life of Parents of Filipino Children with Special Needs. Education Quarterly, 71(2).