Faculty Publications
Robert W. Nithman, PT, PhD, DPT, GCS
Publications
Hartley GW, Roach KE, Nithman RW, Betz SR, Lindsey C, Fuchs RK, Avin KG. “Physical therapist management of patients with suspected or confirmed osteoporosis: a clinical practice guideline from the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy.” J Geriatr Phys Ther. Vol 45 – Issue 2; April/June 2022, p E106-E119. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000346
Avin KG, Nithman RW, Osborne R, Betz SR, Lindsey C, Hartley GW. “Essential components of physical therapist management of patients with osteoporosis: a Delphi study.” J Geriatr Phys Ther. Vol 45 – Issue 2; April/June 2022, p E120-E126. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000347
Nithman RW. “The Attitudes and Beliefs About Telehealth Adoption Among Older Adults – a Randomized Control Study.” Innovation in Aging (PENDING)
Nithman RW, Vincenzo JL. “How Steady is the STEADI? Inferential Analysis of the CDC Fall Risk Toolkit.” Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Volume 83, July–August 2019, Pages 185-194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2019.02.018
Nithman RW, Hill CJ, Cheng MS, Lee ACW. “The Use of a Telerehabilitation System for Fall Risk Screening.” ProQuest Dissertation Publishing. 2018; record number 10934144.
Nithman RW. Discharge Planning and Case Management, Chapter 30. Physical Therapy for the Older Adult: Examination and Intervention: An Evidence Based Approach by Carole B. Lewis; Wolters Kluwer Health. e-Book 2017.
Nithman RW, Spiegel, JJ, Lorello D. “The Effect of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Physical Therapy Simulation on Student Perceived Readiness for Clinical Education.” Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 2016; 7(1), pages 16-24.
Nithman RW. “Gait Speed: An Interprofessional Tool to Guide Prognosis and Referral.” The Arizona Geriatrics Society Journal. 2015;(20)1: pages 3-6.
Nithman RW. “The Relationship Between Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion and Elderly Fall Risks.” The Arizona Geriatrics Society Journal. 2014;(19)1: pages 16-21.
Presentations
Nithman RW, Heitzman J, Horn L, Neely L, Kolodny R. Becoming a Change Agent: Academic Role in Teaching Advocacy to the Next Generation. Educational Session at the Educational Leadership Conference (ELC), American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), Milwaukee WI; October 2022.
Hartley GW, Avin KG, Nithman RW, Betz SR, Lindsey C. APTA Geriatrics Evidenced-Based Guidelines for Osteoporosis Educational Session American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX; February 2022.
Nithman RW. Home Health Value-Based Payment (HHVBP) & Telerehabilitation: Remote Strategies for Improving Patient Function! Invited Speaker, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) / OASIS Answers Live Webinar Event, July 2021.
Nithman RW. Telehealth Foundations: Applications Across Professions. Invited contributor in partnership with Harvard Medical Center / MGH Institute of Health Professions, July 2020.
Nithman RW. Telehealth and Distance Fall Screening: Reliability, Validity, and Acceptability of the CDC’s STEADI at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago, IL; November 2019.
Lee AC, Landers MR, Nithman RW, Chokshi A. Telehealth in the Tri- State. Invited Program Presentation at the Tri-State Physical Therapy Conference (California, Nevada, Arizona), Las Vegas, NV; October 2019.
Nithman, RW. The Feasibility, Reliability, Validity, & Acceptability of Telehealth as a Fall Screening Tool. Symposium Presented at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting,
Boston, MA; November 2018.
Vincenzo JL, Nithman RW, Patton SK, Gell N, Winwood M, Renfro M. Expanding Perspectives on the STEADI Toolkit: Adherence, Telehealth, & Education. Symposium Presented at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston, MA; November 2018.
Nithman RW, Vincenzo JL. How Steady is the STEADI? Interferential Analysis of the CDC Fall Risk Toolkit, Program Presentation at the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), New Orleans, LA; February 2018.
Brown D, Resnik C, Brown SK, Nithman RW, Ritzline P. Integrating and Assessing the New CAPTE Interprofessional Education Standards in the Clinic, Platform Presentation at the Educational Leadership Conference (ELC), American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), Phoenix, AZ; October 2016.
Nithman RW, DeSoto J, Ellsworth R, Dankberg T, Garner G, Hardy E, Lueck L, Martin M. Mobility and Fall Risk Characteristics of Older Adults Residing in Assisted Living Facilities, Poster Presentation at the Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference (ExPAAC II), Indianapolis, Indiana July 26-28, 2016.
Nithman RW. Adoption of Telerehabilitation by Older Adults…the Validation of a Survey Instrument, Poster Presentation at the Telemedicine & Telehealth Service Provider Showcase, Phoenix, AZ June 21-22, 2016.
Resnik, C, Nithman RW, Kirsch N, Fitzsimmons A, Brown D. Preparing Students for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice, Platform Presentation at the Educational Leadership Conference (ELC), American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), Baltimore, Maryland; October 4, 2015.
Nithman RW, Spiegel, JJ, Lorello D. The Effect of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Physical Therapy Simulation on Student Perceived Readiness for Clinical Education, Platform Presentation at the Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, Indiana; February 6, 2015.
Turner DS, Potter P, Nithman RW, Gagnon K, Vreeman D, Wilkinson SG, Latz R. Technology Trends in Home Health Care, Program Presentation at the Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, Indianapolis, Indiana; February 5, 2015.
Nithman RW. Quantification of Debate-style Learning, Presentation at the 34th International Conference on Critical Thinking and Educational Reform, Berkley CA; July 2014.
Nithman RW. The Relationship between Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion and Elderly Fall Risks in patients with Dementia. Poster Presentation at the 16th Annual Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium Conference, Mesa, AZ; June, 2014.
Lee A, Billings M, Elrod M, Greenfield B, Loehne H, Nithman RW, Russell T, Stout KA. Are You Ready for Telehealth? Best Lessons of Innovation and Integration from Models of Care, Program Presentation at the Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego CA; January, 2013.
