Dianne V. Jewell, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D., C.C.S., F.A.A.C.V.P.R.

Assistant Professor

E-mail: dvjewell@vcu.edu

Professional interests

Dianne Jewell is a full-time faculty member in the professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program and contributing faculty member in the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She also advises students enrolled in the physical therapy track of the School of Allied Health Professions’ Ph.D. distance-learning program. Her teaching responsibilities include courses in evidence-based physical therapy practice, health policy and legislation, and administration and management. Her clinical interests include cardiovascular and pulmonary co-morbidities in rehabilitation populations and primary physical therapy care of patients without health insurance. Her research interests include outcomes of physical therapy for patients with cardiovascular or pulmonary disorders, disparities in access to physical therapy services, and practice variation in physical therapy management of orthopedic disorders.

Education

• D.P.T. Physical Therapy (2008), Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.
• Ph.D. Health Services Research & Organization (2003), Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.

• M.S. Physical Therapy (1988), Boston University, Boston, Mass.

• B.A. History (1984) Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.

Selected publications

Jewell DV. Guide to Evidence-based Physical Therapy Practice. Sudbury, MA, Jones & Bartlett Publishers Inc., 2008.

Utzman RR, Riddle DL, Jewell DV. Demographic and quantitative admissions data predict national physical therapy exam difficulty among professional physical therapist students. Physical Therapy. 2007:87(9):1164-80.

Utzman RR, Riddle DL, Jewell DV. Demographic and quantitative admissions data predict academic difficulty among professional physical therapist students. Physical Therapy. 2007:87(9):1181-93.

Jewell DV. The Role of Fitness in Physical Therapy Patient Management: Applications Across the Continuum of Care. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. 2006;17:47-62.

Jewell DV, Riddle DL. Interventions that increase or decrease the likelihood of a meaningful improvement in physical health in patients with sciatica. Physical Therapy. 2005; 85:1139-1150.

Jewell DV. The role of questionnaires in health promotion programs that emphasize physical activity or fitness. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. 2005;16:10-19.

Jewell DV, Riddle DL. A Method for Predicting a Student’s Risk for Academic Probation in a Professional Program in Allied Health. Journal of Allied Health. 2005;34:17-23.

Salyer J, Jewell DV, Quigg RJ. Predictors of early post-cardiac transplant exercise capacity. J Cardiopulm Rehab. 1999;19:381-388.

DeTurk WE, Buck L, Cahalin L, Jewell D, Sadowsky HS. Revalidation of advanced clinical practice in cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. 1999;10:105-108.

Majeske C and Valle D: Mediastinitis following cardiac surgery. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. 1991;2:4-5.

Gunderson LA, Valle DR, Barr AE, et al: Bilateral analysis of the knee and ankle during gait: an examination of the relationship between lateral dominance and symmetry. Phys Ther.1989;69:640-650.

Key professional service activities

Director – American Physical Therapy Association Board of Directors, 2007-10

President – Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section – APTA, Inc., 2001-07

Chair and member – Committee for Clinical Residency and Fellowship Program Credentialing, American Physical Therapy Association, 2003-07

Physical therapy representative – Scientific Advisory Council, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 2004-2006

Chair and member – Specialty Council for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy, American Physical Therapy Association, 1996-2003

Physical therapy representative – Board of Directors, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 1994-96

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