Jennifer L. Vincenzo
Associate Professor
Also affiliated: University of Wah (2016); Schrodinger (United States) (2021); SUNY Upstate Medical University (2021); Rohrer (Switzerland) (2021); Neurotrack Technologies (United States) (2020); University of West Florida (2019); Louisiana Tech University (2016)
Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Dr. Jennifer L. Vincenzo's research focuses on falls prevention and promoting healthy aging in older adults. She investigates facilitators, barriers, and cues to action for falls prevention, applying health belief model constructs and mixed-methods approaches. Her work also examines gender differences in older adults' perceptions of falls and fall prevention strategies.
Dr. Vincenzo has received funding from the NIH/National Institute on Aging for her work in developing and testing implementation strategies for falls risk management in outpatient rehabilitation. She also contributes to guidelines and recommendations for falls prevention, including work with the American Geriatrics Society. Her research extends to the equitable implementation of innovations to support successful aging in place and the role of physical therapists in community fall risk screenings and referrals.
With a background that includes a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, a Master of Public Health, and a PhD in Kinesiology, Dr. Vincenzo brings extensive clinical and academic expertise to her research. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy and has 20 years of clinical experience, with a focus on neurology, older adults, and wound care. Her scholarly metrics include an h-index of 14, 96 total publications, and 692 total citations.
Research Overview
Dr. Vincenzo is KL2 mentored research career development scholar (2019-2021) and an Assistant Professor with the department of Physical Therapy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where she teaches geriatrics, neuro-rehab, integumentary, and health promotion. She has a bachelor of science in Physical Therapy (PT), Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on community health education, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in kinesiology with a focus on older adults. Dr. Vincenzo also has a master’s certificate in educational statistics and research methods, is a certified health education specialist (CHES), an APTA credentialed clinical instructor, and is a board certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy (GCS). She has 20 years of clinical experience across the lifespan but has focused most of her clinical work in neurology and older adults across the continuum of care, including wound care. Dr. Vincenzo is the Arkansas state advocate for the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy and a fellow of the Arkansas Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (UAMS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration. Her research interests include developing, evaluating, and implementing clinically feasible assessments and interventions to decrease fall risk and mobility decline among older adults.
Metrics
- h-index: 14
- Publications: 96
- Citations: 734
Positions
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Professor 2015–presentUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Physical Therapy ORCID
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Associate Professor publications 2015–2026University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions Institutional directory
Selected Publications
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Adapting an Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Toolkit for Physical Therapists Practicing in Outpatient Rehabilitation Settings (2026)
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Stakeholder Perspectives on Long-Acting Injectable PrEP and MOUD: A Descriptive Qualitative Study (2026)
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The Effect of Dehydration on Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Values [Masimo®] in Adult Males—An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study (2026)
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Co-developing implementation strategies to support STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) for older adult fall prevention in outpatient physical therapy (2026)
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Falls Risk Associated With Referral Diagnosis for Older Adults Receiving Outpatient Physical Therapy Services (2026)
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Implementing STEADI for routine falls prevention of all older adults attending outpatient physical therapy: key partner perspectives (2026)
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Association of Perceived Balance Problem With Fall Prevention Behavior Among Rurally Hospitalized Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study (2026)
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STEADI for Falls Prevention in Outpatient Rehabilitation: An Outcomes Evaluation Using the RE-AIM Framework (2025)
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Correction: External relationships as implementation determinants in community-engaged, equity-focused COVID-19 vaccination events (2025)
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Identifying Potential Determinants That Can Impact the Implementation of a Physical Activity Pathway in Outpatient Physical Therapy: A Mixed Methods Study (2025)
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Determinants of Implementing an Adapted Version of STEADI for Fall Prevention of Older Adults Attending Outpatient Rehabilitation in a Large Health Care System (2025)
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Characteristics of Evidenced-Based Falls Prevention Program Completers and Non-Completers and Difference in Outcomes (2025)
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Updating STEADI for Primary Care: Recommendations From the American Geriatrics Society Workgroup (2025)
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Clin‐ STAR Corner: Rehabilitation for Older Adults With Heart Failure (2025)
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of the Stay Independent Brochure as part of the CDC’s STEADI initiative among community-dwelling older adults (2024)
Federal Grants 1 $183,617 total
Grants & Funding
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- Harnessing AI to identify falls prevention practices in PT6 TRI Translational Research Institute Principal Investigator
- Barriers, Facilitators, and Contextual Factors to Implementing the STEADI for Fall Prevention of Older Adults Attending Outpatient Rehabilitation in a Large Healthcare System Center on Health Services Training and Research via University of Pittsburgh Principal Investigator
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
- Integrating STEADI for Falls Prevention in Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics: An Outcomes Evaluation Using the RE-AIM Framework
- Feet/Footwear-Related Fall Risk Screening Tool for Older Adults: Development and Content Validation
- Exploring the implementation potential of physical activity assessment and prescription tools in physical therapy practice: a mixed-method study
- Demographic Comparisons of Self-Reported Fall Risk Factors Among Older Adults Attending Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Determinants of Implementing an Adapted Version of STEADI for Fall Prevention of Older Adults Attending Outpatient Rehabilitation in a Large Health Care System
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
- Acute citrulline‐malate supplementation improves maximal strength and anaerobic power in female, masters athletes tennis players
- Cognitive decline negatively impacts physical function
- Validity of a Novel, Clinically Relevant Measure to Differentiate Functional Power and Movement Velocity and Discriminate Fall History Among Older Adults: A Pilot Investigation
- Balance measured by the sway balance smart-device application does not discriminate between older persons with and without a fall history
- Sit-to-Stand Power Across the Lifespan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
- Acute citrulline‐malate supplementation improves maximal strength and anaerobic power in female, masters athletes tennis players
- Cognitive decline negatively impacts physical function
- Validity of a Novel, Clinically Relevant Measure to Differentiate Functional Power and Movement Velocity and Discriminate Fall History Among Older Adults: A Pilot Investigation
- Balance measured by the sway balance smart-device application does not discriminate between older persons with and without a fall history
- Sit-to-Stand Power Across the Lifespan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Showing 5 of 13 shared publications
- A qualitative study of older adults' facilitators, barriers, and cues to action to engage in falls prevention using health belief model constructs
- Older Adults’ Perceptions and Recommendations Regarding a Falls Prevention Self-Management Plan Template Based on the Health Belief Model: A Mixed-Methods Study
- Evidence-Based Quality Improvement (EBQI) in the pre-implementation phase: key steps and activities
- Reaching late adopters: factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination of Marshallese and Hispanic adults
- Integrating STEADI for Falls Prevention in Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics: An Outcomes Evaluation Using the RE-AIM Framework
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
- A qualitative study of older adults' facilitators, barriers, and cues to action to engage in falls prevention using health belief model constructs
- Gender Differences in Older Adults’ Perceptions of Falls and Fall Prevention
- Older Adults’ Experience With Fall Prevention Recommendations Derived From the STEADI
- Older Adults’ Perceptions and Recommendations Regarding a Falls Prevention Self-Management Plan Template Based on the Health Belief Model: A Mixed-Methods Study
- Reaching late adopters: factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination of Marshallese and Hispanic adults
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
- Capitalizing on Virtual Delivery of Community Programs to Support Health and Well-Being of Older Adults
- Physical Therapists as Partners for Community Fall Risk Screenings and Referrals to Community Programs
- 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
- Developing and Testing Implementation Strategies to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Initiative for Falls Risk Management in Outpatient Physical Therapy: A Protocol
- Clinical-Community Connections
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
- A qualitative study of older adults' facilitators, barriers, and cues to action to engage in falls prevention using health belief model constructs
- Older Adults’ Perceptions and Recommendations Regarding a Falls Prevention Self-Management Plan Template Based on the Health Belief Model: A Mixed-Methods Study
- Reaching late adopters: factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination of Marshallese and Hispanic adults
- Older Adults' Perceptions Regarding the Role of Physical Therapists in Fall Prevention: A Qualitative Investigation
- Description of Variation in Age of Onset of Functional Limitations of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Compared to Other Racial and Ethnic Groups
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
- Cognitive decline negatively impacts physical function
- Views of in‐person and virtual group exercise before and during the pandemic in people with Parkinson disease
- Description of Variation in Age of Onset of Functional Limitations of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Compared to Other Racial and Ethnic Groups
- Associations between physical activity and functional limitations in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander middle-aged and older adults in the United States
- Differences in Habitual and Maximal Gait Velocity Across Age Groups: A Cross-Sectional Examination
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
- American Geriatrics Society response to the World Falls Guidelines
- Integrating STEADI for Falls Prevention in Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics: An Outcomes Evaluation Using the RE-AIM Framework
- Demographic Comparisons of Self-Reported Fall Risk Factors Among Older Adults Attending Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Determinants of Implementing an Adapted Version of STEADI for Fall Prevention of Older Adults Attending Outpatient Rehabilitation in a Large Health Care System
- Falls Risk Associated With Referral Diagnosis for Older Adults Receiving Outpatient Physical Therapy Services
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
- Cognitive decline negatively impacts physical function
- Sit-to-Stand Power Across the Lifespan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
- Differences in Habitual and Maximal Gait Velocity Across Age Groups: A Cross-Sectional Examination
- Functional status among community‐dwelling older adults is determined by cognitive status
- Cognition differentiates gait speed among older adults
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
- Capitalizing on Virtual Delivery of Community Programs to Support Health and Well-Being of Older Adults
- Physical Therapists as Partners for Community Fall Risk Screenings and Referrals to Community Programs
- 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
- Clinical-Community Connections
- 404 Gaps in Physical Therapists’ and Physical Therapist Assistants Knowledge and Use of the CDC’s STEADI for Falls Risk Screening of Older Adults in the United States
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
- Capitalizing on Virtual Delivery of Community Programs to Support Health and Well-Being of Older Adults
- Physical Therapists as Partners for Community Fall Risk Screenings and Referrals to Community Programs
- 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
- Clinical-Community Connections
- 404 Gaps in Physical Therapists’ and Physical Therapist Assistants Knowledge and Use of the CDC’s STEADI for Falls Risk Screening of Older Adults in the United States
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
- Capitalizing on Virtual Delivery of Community Programs to Support Health and Well-Being of Older Adults
- Physical Therapists as Partners for Community Fall Risk Screenings and Referrals to Community Programs
- 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
- Clinical-Community Connections
- 404 Gaps in Physical Therapists’ and Physical Therapist Assistants Knowledge and Use of the CDC’s STEADI for Falls Risk Screening of Older Adults in the United States
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
- Description of Variation in Age of Onset of Functional Limitations of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Compared to Other Racial and Ethnic Groups
- Associations between physical activity and functional limitations in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander middle-aged and older adults in the United States
- Nursing home directors of nursing experiences regarding safety among residents with obesity
- Characteristics of nursing homes with high percentages of falls and falls with injuries among residents with obesity
- Characteristics of United States nursing homes with high percentages of stage 2–4 pressure injuries among high-risk nursing home residents with obesity
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
- Description of Variation in Age of Onset of Functional Limitations of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Compared to Other Racial and Ethnic Groups
- Associations between physical activity and functional limitations in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander middle-aged and older adults in the United States
- Nursing home directors of nursing experiences regarding safety among residents with obesity
- Characteristics of nursing homes with high percentages of falls and falls with injuries among residents with obesity
- Characteristics of United States nursing homes with high percentages of stage 2–4 pressure injuries among high-risk nursing home residents with obesity
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
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