Jennifer S Brach
Biographic Data
| ID | 6759083 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jennifer S Brach |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jennifer S |
| FAMILY NAME | Brach |
| SIGNATURE | BRACH J S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pittsburgh |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7793-2004 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Characteristics of Evidenced-Based Falls Prevention Program Completers and Non-Completers and Difference in Outcomes
Evidenced-based community falls prevention programs can reduce falls in older adults. We sought to (1) describe the characteristics of program participants who met completion criteria by receiving the full program dose (completers) versus those who did not (non-completers), and (2) determine the differences in outcomes (falls, fear of falling and physical function) between the two groups. Data from ten programs from 2014-2019 were evaluated. Comp…
Dissemination and implementation of evidence-based programs for people with chronic disease
Background Using the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework, we describe the implementation of evidence-based chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) programs by the Administration for Community Living CDSME Grantees during 2016–2022 and we also explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on implementation. Methods Grantees collected data before and after the implementation of the CDSME progra…
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants’ Knowledge and Use of the STEADI for Falls Risk Screening of Older Adults in Physical Therapy Practice in the United States
Fall-risk screening and prevention is within the scope of physical-therapy practice. Prior research indicates United States-based physical therapists (PTs) and physical-therapist assistants (PTAs) use the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) toolkit for community-based fall-risk screenings of older adults. However, clinically based fall-risk screenings and knowledge and use of the …
Physical Therapists as Partners for Community Fall Risk Screenings and Referrals to Community Programs
Objectives: Physical therapists (PTs) are integral team members in fall prevention in clinical settings; however, few studies have investigated PTs' engagement in pro-bono community-based falls prevention. Therefore, we aimed to describe the characteristics of PTs and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in the United States who conduct community-based fall screenings, the reach of screenings, their knowledge and utilization of the Centers for Di…
Intraclass Correlation Coefficients for Planning Cluster Randomized Trials in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Objectives: With the emerging trends, more cluster randomized trials will be conducted in older adults, where facilities are randomized rather than individuals. Similarity of individuals from a facility (intraclass correlation coefficient/ICC) plays a critical role, but not readily available. We document ICCs for measures commonly used in community-dwelling older adults and discuss implications. Method: Secondary analysis of a range of baseline m…
Reducing Sedentary Behavior Versus Increasing Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity in Older Adults
Targeting reduced sedentary behavior had a greater effect on physical function among inactive but high functioning older adults over 12 weeks. Future studies of longer duration and combining increased MVPA with reduced sedentary behavior are needed
Intraclass Correlation Coefficients for Planning Cluster Randomized Trials in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Objectives: With the emerging trends, more cluster randomized trials will be conducted in older adults, where facilities are randomized rather than individuals. Similarity of individuals from a facility (intraclass correlation coefficient/ICC) plays a critical role, but not readily available. We document ICCs for measures commonly used in community-dwelling older adults and discuss implications. Method: Secondary analysis of a range of baseline m…
Reducing Sedentary Behavior Versus Increasing Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity in Older Adults
Targeting reduced sedentary behavior had a greater effect on physical function among inactive but high functioning older adults over 12 weeks. Future studies of longer duration and combining increased MVPA with reduced sedentary behavior are needed
Intraclass Correlation Coefficients for Planning Cluster Randomized Trials in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Objectives: With the emerging trends, more cluster randomized trials will be conducted in older adults, where facilities are randomized rather than individuals. Similarity of individuals from a facility (intraclass correlation coefficient/ICC) plays a critical role, but not readily available. We document ICCs for measures commonly used in community-dwelling older adults and discuss implications. Method: Secondary analysis of a range of baseline m…
Physical Therapists as Partners for Community Fall Risk Screenings and Referrals to Community Programs
Objectives: Physical therapists (PTs) are integral team members in fall prevention in clinical settings; however, few studies have investigated PTs' engagement in pro-bono community-based falls prevention. Therefore, we aimed to describe the characteristics of PTs and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in the United States who conduct community-based fall screenings, the reach of screenings, their knowledge and utilization of the Centers for Di…
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants’ Knowledge and Use of the STEADI for Falls Risk Screening of Older Adults in Physical Therapy Practice in the United States
Fall-risk screening and prevention is within the scope of physical-therapy practice. Prior research indicates United States-based physical therapists (PTs) and physical-therapist assistants (PTAs) use the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) toolkit for community-based fall-risk screenings of older adults. However, clinically based fall-risk screenings and knowledge and use of the …
Dissemination and implementation of evidence-based programs for people with chronic disease
Background Using the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework, we describe the implementation of evidence-based chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) programs by the Administration for Community Living CDSME Grantees during 2016–2022 and we also explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on implementation. Methods Grantees collected data before and after the implementation of the CDSME progra…
Characteristics of Evidenced-Based Falls Prevention Program Completers and Non-Completers and Difference in Outcomes
Evidenced-based community falls prevention programs can reduce falls in older adults. We sought to (1) describe the characteristics of program participants who met completion criteria by receiving the full program dose (completers) versus those who did not (non-completers), and (2) determine the differences in outcomes (falls, fear of falling and physical function) between the two groups. Data from ten programs from 2014-2019 were evaluated. Comp…
Medicine (6 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention (3 works) · Physical therapy (3 works) · Poison control (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Fall prevention (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works)