Jennifer L. Vincenzo
Federal Grant PI
Associate Professor
faculty
Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions
13 h-index
97 pubs
668 cited
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Dr. Vincenzo's research focuses on falls prevention in older adults, investigating facilitators, barriers, and cues to action for engagement in prevention strategies. Her work has explored the application of the Health Belief Model to falls prevention self-management plans, utilizing mixed-methods approaches. She also examines gender differences in older adults' perceptions of falls and fall prevention. Dr. Vincenzo is the Principal Investigator on a grant from the NIH/National Institute on Aging, totaling $216,670, aimed at developing and testing implementation strategies for falls risk management using the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) protocol in outpatient rehabilitation settings.
Her scholarship also extends to the broader context of successful aging and community health programs for older adults. This includes research on capitalizing on virtual delivery of community programs to support health and well-being, and the equitable implementation of innovations to promote aging in place. Dr. Vincenzo has also contributed to guidelines and recommendations for falls prevention, including work with the American Geriatrics Society. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in kinesiology with a focus on older adults, a Master of Public Health with a concentration in community health education, and a bachelor of science in Physical Therapy. Her clinical experience spans 20 years, with a focus on neurology, older adults, and wound care.
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: 13
- Publications: 97
- Citations: 668
Selected Publications
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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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Updating <scp>STEADI</scp> for Primary Care: Recommendations From the American Geriatrics Society Workgroup (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)
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Demographic Comparisons of Self-Reported Fall Risk Factors Among Older Adults Attending Outpatient Rehabilitation (2024)
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The Power of Language: Words to Mend or Fuel Ageism Within Geriatrics (2024)
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Impact of Documented Fall-Risk, Self-Reported Health and Confidence to Prevent Falls on Concern About Falling Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial (2024)
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External relationships as implementation determinants in community-engaged, equity-focused COVID-19 vaccination events (2024)
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American Geriatrics Society response to the World Falls Guidelines (2023)
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Characteristics of United States nursing homes with high percentages of stage 2–4 pressure injuries among high-risk nursing home residents with obesity (2023)
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Electronic health record data extraction: Physical therapists’ documentation of physical activity assessments and prescriptions for patients with chronic low back pain (2023)
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Examining physical activity participation barriers among adults 50 years and older: a scoping review (2023)
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Integrating STEADI for Falls Prevention in Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics: An Outcomes Evaluation Using the RE-AIM Framework (2023)
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Characteristics of nursing homes with high percentages of falls and falls with injuries among residents with obesity (2023)
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Differences in Habitual and Maximal Gait Velocity Across Age Groups: A Cross-Sectional Examination (2023)
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Evidence-Based Quality Improvement (EBQI) in the pre-implementation phase: key steps and activities (2023)
Federal Grants 1 $216,670 total
NIH/National Institute on Aging
Contact PI
Sep 2022 - Jun 2027
Grants & Funding
- Developing and testing implementation strategies to support the STEADI for falls risk management in outpatient rehabilitation NIH/Nat. Inst. on Aging Principal Investigator
- Harnessing AI to identify falls prevention practices in PT6 TRI Translational Research Institute Principal Investigator
- Harnessing AI to identify falls prevention practices in PT6 TRI Translational Research Institute Principal Investigator
- Developing and testing implementation strategies to support the STEADI for falls risk management in outpatient rehabilitation NIH 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 - Pass Through: University of Pittsburgh Principal Investigator
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Geoffrey M. Curran
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
11 shared publications
In database
- 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
- Evidence-Based Quality Improvement (EBQI) in the pre-implementation phase: key steps and activities
- Older Adults' Perceptions Regarding the Role of Physical Therapists in Fall Prevention: A Qualitative Investigation
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Pearl A. McElfish
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
10 shared publications
In database
- 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
Mariana Wingood
Wake Forest University (US)
10 shared publications
- Exploring the implementation potential of physical activity assessment and prescription tools in physical therapy practice: a mixed-method study
- Feet/Footwear-Related Fall Risk Screening Tool for Older Adults: Development and Content Validation
- 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
- Examining physical activity participation barriers among adults 50 years and older: a scoping review protocol
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Jennifer S. Brach
University of Pittsburgh (US)
9 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
- Dissemination and Implementation of Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs: Reach and Effectiveness
- 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
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Susan Patton
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
9 shared publications
In database
- 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’ 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
Showing 5 of 9 shared publications
Jennifer Tripken
National Council on Aging (US)
7 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
- Dissemination and Implementation of Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs: Reach and Effectiveness
- 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
- 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 7 shared publications
Colleen Hergott
Augusta University Health (US)
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
Lori A. Schrodt
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
Tiffany E. Shubert
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
Christopher S. Walter
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
6 shared publications
In database
- Views of <scp>in‐person</scp> 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
- Cognition differentiates gait speed among older adults
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Marie‐Rachelle Narcisse
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 United States nursing homes with high percentages of stage 2–4 pressure injuries among high-risk nursing home residents with obesity
- Characteristics of nursing homes with high percentages of falls and falls with injuries among residents with obesity
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Holly C. Felix
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
6 shared publications
In database
- 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 United States nursing homes with high percentages of stage 2–4 pressure injuries among high-risk nursing home residents with obesity
- Characteristics of nursing homes with high percentages of falls and falls with injuries among residents with obesity
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Leanne L. Lefler
6 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’ Perceptions and Recommendations Regarding a Falls Prevention Self-Management Plan Template Based on the Health Belief Model: A Mixed-Methods Study
- Older Adults' Perceptions Regarding the Role of Physical Therapists in Fall Prevention: A Qualitative Investigation
- 21083 Perceptions on the Role of Physical Therapy Providers for Falls Prevention: A Qualitative Investigation
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Subashan Perera
University of Pittsburgh (US)
6 shared publications
- Physical Therapists as Partners for Community Fall Risk Screenings and Referrals to Community Programs
- Dissemination and Implementation of Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs: Reach and Effectiveness
- 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
- 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
- Knowledge and Use of Evidence-Based Programs for Older Adults in the Community: A Survey of Physical Therapy Professionals
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Michelle Gray
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
6 shared publications
- 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
- Postural sway and muscle activation among younger and older adults during static balance with visual feedback
- Sex differences in power decrement identified across the lifespan
- Cognition differentiates gait speed among older adults
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
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