Educational interventions (e.g., patient education) in healthcare

Teaching and learning in health professions

Instructional technology equipment grant. Howard University fund for Academic Excellence - 11th cycle. $4,000.

Development of a learning strategies assessment for individuals in healthcare situations. Howard University Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Award. $10,000.

Developing curriculum: An international focus on physical therapy education. Howard University Fund for Academic Excellence—10th Cycle. $3,565.

Using technology as a teaching tool in physical therapy: Developing a Smart Classroom. Howard University Fund for Academic Excellence—10th Cycle. $4,000.

Physical Therapy on the African Continent: Developing students prepared to provide culturally appropriate services. Howard University Fund for Academic Excellence - 10th Cycle. $4,000.

Preparing students for board examination in Physical Therapy. Howard University Fund for Academic Excellence - 9th Cycle. $6,000.

Using technology as a teaching tool in physical therapy. Howard University Fund for Academic Excellence—9th Cycle. $4,000.

Increasing students’ knowledge of gerontology and geriatrics in the MPT program. Howard University Fund for Academic Excellence—9th Cycle.$3,000.

Curriculum development in physical therapy. Howard University Fund for Academic Excellence—9th Cycle. $2,500.

Increasing faculty and students’ knowledge regarding the prevention of diseases through physical therapy. Howard University Fund for Academic Excellence—8th Cycle. $2,870

Providing interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary care in rehabilitation: Developing a curriculum for professional education programs. Howard University Fund for Academic Excellence—8th Cycle. $4,000.

From theory to practice: Incorporating learning strategies into the patient education process. Howard University New Faculty Grant Award Program. $39, 270.

Williams, B. R., Bezner, J., Chesbro, S. B., Leavitt, R. (in press). The Effect of a Walking Program on Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Exercise in Postmenopausal African American Women. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy.

Chesbro, S. B., Conti, G. J., Williams, B. R. (2005). . Using the Assessing the Learning Strategies of Adults (ATLAS) tool with older adults: Comparison based on age and functional abilities. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 21(4):323-331.

Williams, S. B., Bezner, J., Chesbro, S. B., Leavitt, R. (2005). The effect of a behavioral contract on the adherence to a walking program in postmenopausal African American women. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 21(4):332-342.

Davis, L. A., Hoppes, S. M., Chesbro, S. B. (2005). Cognitive-communicative and independent living skills assessment of individuals with dementia: A pilot study of environmental impact. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 21(2):136-143.

Chesbro, S. B., & Manuel, B. R. (2004). Learning-how-to-learn: Preparing students to meet the health promotion needs of older African-Americans. Journal of the National Society of Allied Health, 2(3):32-38.

Reicherter, E. A., Wilson, S. H., Chesbro, S. B., Manuel, B. R. (2003). The historical significance of minority serving institutions in physical therapist education. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 17(3):62-69.

Hoppes, S. M., & Chesbro, S. B. (2003). Elements of instruction in allied health: Do faculty and students value the same things? Journal of Allied Health, 32(3):167-172.

Davis, L. A., & Chesbro, S. B. (2003). Integrating health promotion, patient education, and adult education principles with the older adult: A perspective for rehabilitation professionals. Journal of Allied Health, 32(2):106-109.

Chesbro, S. B., & Davis, L. A. (2002). Applying Knowles’ model of andragogy to individualized osteoporosis education. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 25(2), 8-11.

Chesbro, S. B. (2001). Becoming adult learners: Student learning in a dual-campus physical therapy program using distance education. Dissertation Abstracts International, A61 (09), 3436-3550.

Davis, L. A., Chesbro, S. B., & Wilken, C. S. (2000). Retirement community residents’ interest and preferences in an on-site health education library. Southwest Journal on Aging, 16 (2), 101-106.