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Anne K. Lorio

Anne K. Lorio

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Anne K. Lorio

Clinical Professor    Physical Therapy

Overview

Education

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
1991-1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
1998-2001
Master of Science in Physical Therapy (M.S.P.T.)

Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama
2009-2010
Doctor in Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

Georgia State University
Atlanta, Ga.
2019-present
Ph.D. began the program in Educational Psychology- in progress

Georgia State University
Atlanta, Ga.
Spring 2022
Certificate in Health Literacy

Biography

Clinical expertise
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists: Neurological Certified Specialist (NCS): Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (License #14815, since March 19, 2008.)

Health Literacy

Research Interests
Interprofessional Education
Technology Distractions in the Clinic and Classroom environments
Student Engagement
Health Literacy

Scholarship interests: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Interprofessional Education
Technology Distractions in the Clinic and Classroom environments
Student Engagement

Selected Publications

  1. Lorio, Anne K. PT, DPT, NCS; Greenberg, Daphne PhD; Oshima, T. C. PhD; Gore, Jane B. PhD; Carruth, Laura L. PhD Does Note-taking Method Matter in Physical Therapy School?, Journal of Physical Therapy Education: March 2022 - Volume 36 - Issue 1 - p 51-56 doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000215. (refereed)
  2. Lorio AK, Galen S, Morelli K, Gore J (2021) Student Perceptions and Outcomes of Total On-Line (SPOT-ON) Curriculum Shift During the COVID-19 Crisis: Can Students Still Learn Remotely? A Preliminary Pilot Study. J Allied Health. 2021 Fall;50(3):234-241. PMID: 34495035. (refereed)
  3. Lorio, A, Huggins C., Leo S., Wheeler, J. "Smartphones and Generational Differences… Are Smartphones a Barrier to Successful Patient Interactions in the Physical Therapy Clinic?" Journal of Physical Therapy Education 32.2 (2018): 151-158. (refereed)
  4. Lorio, A., Gore J., Warthen L., Housley S.N., Burgess E. (2017) Teaching Dementia Care to Physical Therapy Doctoral Students: A Multimodal Experiential Learning Approach. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education. Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 313-324. DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2015.1115979 (refereed)
  5. Lorio, A., Florman, T., Gore J., Housley, S.N., Nelson, M. (2016) The Power of Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL): An Interdisciplinary Mobility Lab Experience. Journal of Nursing Education. Vol. 55 (2): 83-86. DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20160114-04 (refereed)
  6. Lorio, Anne. (2015) “Inspirations and Insights: Mary Lou,” Educational Gerontology, 0:1. ISSN: 0360-1277 print/1521-0472 online. (invited)

Journal Articles- In Press

  • Lorio, A., Galen, S., Morelli, K., Gore, J. “A preliminary pilot study: Student Perceptions and Outcomes of Total On-Line (SPOT-ON) curriculum shift during COVID-19... can students still learn?" during COVID-19... can students still learn?, “ Journal of Allied Health, Accepted for publication Jan. 26th, 2021.

Journal Articles- In Review

  • Lorio, A. , Greenberg D., Gore, J., Carruth, L.  Does notetaking method matter in physical therapy school? Journal of Physical Therapy Education

Journal articles- Published

  • Lorio, A, Huggins C., Leo S., Wheeler, J. "Smartphones and Generational Differences… Are Smartphones a Barrier to Successful Patient Interactions in the Physical Therapy Clinic?" Journal of Physical Therapy Education 32.2 (2018): 151-158.
  • Lorio, A., Gore J., Warthen L., Housley S.N., Burgess E. (2017) Teaching Dementia Care to Physical Therapy Doctoral Students: A Multimodal Experiential Learning Approach. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education. Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 313-324. DOI: 10.1080/02701960.2015.1115979  (refereed)
  • Lorio, A., Florman, T., Gore J., Housley, S.N., Nelson, M. (2016) The Power of Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL): An Interdisciplinary Mobility Lab Experience. Journal of Nursing Education. Vol. 55 (2): 83-86. DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20160114-04 (refereed)
  • Lorio, Anne. (2015) “Inspirations and Insights: Mary Lou,” Educational Gerontology, 0:1. ISSN: 0360-1277 print/1521-0472 online. (invited)

Selected Presentations

  1. Lorio, A. How to Beat the Freeze? Evidence-based recommendations for overcoming freezing of gait in PD. International course: Topics in Neurorehabilitation- Parkinson’s Disease. Nov. 17, 2021.
  2. Lorio, A., Cline, J. SPEAKEASY! Best practices for professional presentations for the classroom, conference, interview, and beyond! Combined Sections Meeting February 2021 National. Refereed.
  3. Lorio, A., Galen S., Student Perceptions of Total On-Line Curriculum Based on a Survey of DPT students during the COVID-19 crisis: lessons learned and future opportunities for a hybrid model. Education Leadership Conference, virtual poster presentation, October 2020. National. Refereed.
  4. David Taylor, Anne Lorio, Rachel Mourrow. Stopping Falls in Georgia: A United Initiative Among Physical Therapy Educators, ELC 2020, virtual platform presentation. October 2020. National. Refereed.
  5. Motakef, A. Von Schuch, V., Lorio, A. Comparison of Active Versus Traditional Teaching Methods in Allied Health Programs: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Accepted for Poster Presentation, Combined Sections Meeting February 14, 2020, Denver. National. Refereed.
  6. Lorio, Anne K., Huggins C. “Light Them Up! Unplugged Teaching Tools to Facilitate Active Learning.” January 25, 2019 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Washington D.C.. Podium and Panel. National. Refereed.
  7. Lorio, Anne K., Carruth, Laura. “Evaluating Student Perceptions, Learning Outcomes and Long-Term Recall in a 3-Week Intensive Graduate Course: Laptop Versus Traditional Hand-Written Notes. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA. February 24, 2018. Poster presentation. National. Refereed.
  8. Lorio, Anne K. “Technology Barriers in the University Classroom: The Laptop Factor,” accepted for presentation at the Teaching Professors Conference, June 2-4, 2017. National, Refereed.
  9. Beriah B. Yisrael, SPT; James C. Connelly, SPT, Ethan G. Jackson, SPT, Anne K. Lorio, PT, DPT, NCS Conventional Interventions versus Vibration Therapy for Increasing Bone Architecture in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. February 18. 2017. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, Tx. Poster presentation. Refereed. National.
  10. Lorio, A., Huggins, C., Leo, S., Wheeler, J., Tefertiller, C. “Get Smart? A Covert Operation to Investigate Smartphone and Technology Behaviors in the Classroom and Clinic.” February 18, 2016, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Anaheim, Ca. Podium and Panel. National. Refereed.
  11. Lorio, A., Gore J., Housley, S.N. “The Power of Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL): An Inter-professional Mobility Lab Experience.” American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 18, 2016 Anaheim, Ca. Poster. National. Refereed.
  12. Dreyer, J., Shah, S., Lorio, A., Warren G. “Enhancing Outcomes for Patients Post-Stroke: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Aquatic and Land-Based Physical Therapy.” Physical Therapy Association of Georgia Fall Insight Conference, October 10, 2015. State. Refereed.
  13. Lorio, A. and Jones, W. “The Power of Video and the Death of PowerPoint: An Engaging Way for Students to Document a Geriatric- Focused Service Learning Project.” American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Indianapolis, In. February 5, 2015. 2 hour educational session Podium. National. Refereed.
  14. Lorio, A., Cayce, B., Gore, J., Belville, P. "8 Minutes of Awareness: Can a Single Experiential Learning Exercise Transform Understanding and Awareness of Dementia in a DPT curriculum?" February 5, 2015. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, Poster Presentation, Indianapolis, In. National. Refereed.
  15. Lorio, A., Gore, J. Beyond Books and Brains….Integrating Active Learning and iPad Technology into the Neuroanatomy Lab. Poster professional presentation for American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting February 5, 2014. Las Vegas, NV. National. Refereed.
  16. Gore, J. and Lorio, A. Dissecting Instructional Innovation: Lessons Learned from a Neuroanatomy Lab. The Instructional Innovation Conference, Georgia State University, April 18, 2014. Atlanta, Ga. Podium. Local. Refereed.

Courses Taught
Primary instructor/Course Coordinator:
PT 7810: PT Management of Neuromuscular Disorders II
PT 7820: PT Management of Neuromuscular Disorders III
PT 8725 PT Management of Neuromuscular Disorders IV
PT 8730 PT Management of Neuromuscular Disorders V
PT 8140 Health Promotion and Wellness
PT 7040 PT Interventions II (Wound Care)
PT 8670: Lifespan IV: Geriatrics
PT 8931 Special Topics elective: Specialty practice areas: Wound care
PT 8931 Special Topics: Physical Therapy and Community Practice in Nicaragua

Secondary instructor:
PT 7710 PT Management of Neuromuscular Disorders I (Anatomy and Neurophysiology)
PT 7030 PT Interventions I

Memberships
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)- Fall 2021- to present
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)- 2001 to present
American Physical Therapy Association- Neurology Section- 2008 to present
American Physical Therapy Association- Education Section- 2010 to present
American Physical Therapy Association- Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy- 2011 to present
Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (PTAG)- 2001 to present

Honors and Awards

  • Accepted Grant Writing and Mentorship in Education Research (GAMER) workshop, which is being held in Charleston, SC November 17-20, 2022.
  • Georgia State University Hall of Fame Georgia State Champions 2020 nominated by Huanbiao Mo, Dean of Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions.
  • Recipient, 2018 Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (PTAG) Achievement in Education Award.
  • Keynote speaker, 2018 Honors Day, Lewis College.
  • 2017 Recipient Lewis School Teaching Excellence Award. Spring 2017
  • Grant Recipient, Georgia State University Digital Fellowship. Center for Instructional Innovation Georgia State University, 2014.

Funding
Lorio, A. (PI), June 27, 2022. Mildred Wood Award, Foundation for Physical Therapy Research PODS1 Grant (Promotion of Doctoral Studies), Status: Award number: 943892
Title: What are the best practices for teaching physical therapy students how to educate patients with limited health literacy?

Lorio, A. (PI) , Morelli K., Huggins, C., Dale, D. 2016 Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (PTAG). Will interactive exposure to resources available in the APTA learning center and the Neurology sections improve student knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about membership after graduation?

Lorio A (co-PI)., Buchman E. 2019 IEF Study Abroad Site Visit Funding- Costa Rica Dec.

Lorio, A. 2018. (PI) Petit Science Center Classroom Teaching Technology Upgrades (Room 439,444, 451) #18-IST 010, GSU student tech fee award:

Lorio, A. Teaching Tips Lunch and Seminar Series, Internal Grant funding. September 2017.

Lorio, A. 2017 Recipient Lewis School Teaching Excellence Award. Spring 2017

Lorio, A. 2016 Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions Teacher-Scholar Academy Mini-Grant Recipient. Improved student engagement in the Lewis School. Award:

Lorio, A Program Director, Study Abroad Program to Nicaragua (Cross Cultural Perspectives on Health and Physical Therapy—Nicaragua) partial funding received for January 2015 scout trip through the International Education Fund initiative from the Office of International Initiative, Georgia State University.

Lorio, A. Digital Fellowship Grant Awardee, Academic Year 2014 Utilization of Innovative Technology in the Classroom Program Center, Georgia State University.

Service

  • Member. ByLaws Committee. Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions. Spring 2013- 2017.
  • Member: International Committee, Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions, Fall 2017 to present.
  • Member, Faculty Appeals Committee, Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions Fall 2020 to present.
  • Chair and member. Admission Committee, Department of Physical Therapy, appointed Spring 2020.
  • Member. Clinical Advisory Committee. Department of Physical Therapy at Georgia State University. Fall 2010-present.
  • Member. Long Term Planning Committee. Department of Physical Therapy. Fall 2012- present.
  • Chair. Service-Learning Program Committee. Department of Physical Therapy Chair: Spring 2014- present.
  • Appointed Member. Neurology Section Programming Committee. American Physical Therapy Association. Appointment for term 2011-2016.
  • Appointed Member. Education Section Programming Committee. American Physical Therapy Association. Appointment 2016-2020.
  • Appointed Member (Fall 2016). Neurology Section Programming Committee. Physical Therapy Association of Georgia.
  • Appointed Member (Spring 2017) Programming Committee Physical Therapy Associate of Georgia ImPACT conference April 2018.
  • Program Director for the GSU Department of Physical Therapy Study Abroad/Service-Learning Trip