- Clinical Associate Professor, Assistant Director of Clinical Education
- PT, DPT, MS, NCS
- Phone: 401.874.5002
- Email: amdupre@uri.edu
- Office Location: University of Rhode Island
Department of Physical Therapy
Independence Square, Room 107
Kingston, RI 02881
Biography
Dr. Dupre’s expertise is in the area of neurological physical therapy. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Neurology from the APTA and she continues to practice in the clinic with a focus on neurology. She is active in the APTA and the New England Consortium of Clinical Educators holding the position of Education Committee Chair.
Research
Dr. Dupre’s research interest are in the areas of neurology, Parkinson and Stroke and clinical education.
Current Research:
- Objectives to Assess Readiness for First, Full-Clinical Experiences in Physical Therapist Education.
- Lower Extremity Kinematic Requirements needed for Individuals with a CVA Progressing to Ambulation without an AFO: A Case Series.
- Patients as Teachers: How Structured Educational Experiences Impact Student Professional Growth, Empathy, and Communication Skills.
Education
- MGH Institute of Health Profession, Transitional DPT, 2003
- MGH Institute of Health Professions MS in Neurology Physical Therapy, 1992
- Simmons College, BS & Certificate in Physical Therapy, 1984
Teaching Responsibility:
PHT 560 Neurotherapeutics
PHT 512 Basic Evaluation I 3
PHT 672 Pharmacology 2 credits
PHT 592 Comprehensive Cases
PHT 610 Evidence Based Inquiry I
PHT 620 Evidence Based Inquiry II
PHT 630 Evidence Based Inquiry III
PHT 640 Evidence Based Inquiry IV
PHT 513 Advance Neurotherapeutics
PHT 505 Introduction to Physical Therapy
PHT 611 Integrated Clinical Experience I
PHT 612 Integrated Clinical Experience II
PHT 613 Integrated Clinical Experience III
PHT 614 Integrated Clinical Experience IV
Professional Service:
American Physical Therapy Association
-Education Section CESIG and ASIG
-Neurology Section
-Aquatics Section
-Rhode Island Chapter
-Professional Practice Committee
New England Consortium of ACCE
Member 2007 – present
-Chair of the Education Committee 2013 – present
Selected Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Fenn, N, Reyes, C, Mushkat Z, Vinacco, K, Jackson, H, Sanea, A. Robbins ML, Hulme J, Dupre AM. Empathy, Better Patient Care, and how Professional Education can help. J Interprof Care. 2021;36 https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2021.1951187
Dupre, AM, McAuley, A, Wetherbee, E. Objectives to Assess Student Readiness for First, Full-Time Clinical Education Experiences in Physical Therapy Education. J of Phys Ther Educ. 2020;34(3):242-251.
Fenn,N, Mushkat Z, Murray AN, Dimalanta K, Vandiver M, Robbins ML, Hulme J, Dupre, AM. Interprofessional education for complex neurological cases. 2019;34(6). https://doi.org/10.1080/13561820.2019.1691159
Wetherbee, E., Dupre, AM., Feinn, R., Roush, S., Relationship Between Narrative Comments and Ratings for Entry-Level Performance on the Clinical Performance Instrument: A Call to Rethink the Clinical Performance Instrument. J of Phys Ther Educ. 2018;32(4):333-343.
Dupre, AM., Hulme, J., Bisconti M., Charron, L., Harris, W., Johnson, C., Lamb, A., Lee, L., Letrero, R., Phaneuf, G., Efficacy of a Community-Taught Aquatic Therapy Program for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study. J of Aquatic Phys Ther. 2017; 25(2): 1-7.
Jacobs, M., Fasano, J., Seyboth, M., Johnson, E., Marcoux, B., Dupre, AM., The Effect of an Aquatic Exercise Program on Balance in Individuals with Parkinson Disease. J of Aquatic Phys Ther. 2012; 19(2): 4-15
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations:
Dupre, AM, Wetherbee, E, Cusson, M Kenney, D. Analysis of Clinical Instructors Level of Agreement to Interpret Supportive Comments on the Clinical Performance Instrument. Platform Presentation APTA Education Leadership Conference, Phoenix AZ, October 9, 2016.
McAuley, A, Wetherbee, E, Dupre, AM, Cesario, C, Cusson, C, Holmes, MB, Kenney, D, Kucharski-Howard, J. DPT Student Readiness for First-time Clinical Experiences. Platform Presentation APTA Education Leadership Conference, Phoenix AZ, October 9, 2016.
Dupre, AM, Fox, W. Update on Multiple Sclerosis: PT Perspective, RI APTA, Warwick, RI, March 13, 2014.
Dupre, AM, Goodgold, S, Development of Physical Therapy Student Cultural Competency Through International Community Service Journal of Cultural Diversity, 2007; 14(3): 126-134.
Book Chapters:
Dupre, AM., Foord-May, L: Education for Patients and Families After Stroke: a Multifaceted Approach: In Lowenstein AJ, Foord-May, L, and Romano, CJ. Eds Teaching Strategies for Health Education and Health Promotion: Working with Patients, Families and Communities. Sudbury, MA. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2009: 509 – 519.
Gilchrist, LS, Woods, M, Bohmert, J, Hulme, JB, Dupre, AM: Impaired Arousal, Range of Motion, and Motor Control Associated with Coma, Near Coma or Vegetative State (Pattern I): In Moffat, M, Bohmert, J and Hulme JB. eds Neuromuscular Essentials: Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns. Thorofare, NJ. SLACK Incorporated, 2008:281 – 300.