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Jamie Lynn Greco

Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Therapy

Selected Publications


Development of a Scale to Evaluate Key Attributes of Academic Advisors Essential to Physical Therapy Students

Journal Article INTERNET JOURNAL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRACTICE · 2025 Cite

Clinical Site Visits: Perspectives of Clinical Instructors and Site Coordinators of Clinical Education

Journal Article Journal of Physical Therapy Education · June 1, 2024 Introduction. Site visits (SVs) are a common component of clinical education. The purpose of this paper was to explore clinicians’ perspectives regarding SVs, including methods of communication used and their effectiveness, purposes of SVs, and the level o ... Full text Cite

The "How" and "Why" Behind Clinical Site Visits: A Qualitative Study Exploring Director of Clinical Education Perspectives.

Journal Article J Phys Ther Educ · March 1, 2024 INTRODUCTION: Several studies have investigated stakeholder perspectives regarding clinical site visits (SVs). An SV is one of the many ways of building strong relationships through collaborative communication. This study explored perceptions of directors ... Full text Link to item Cite

Challenges and Opportunities for Physical Therapist Education Research: Results From an American Council of Academic Physical Therapy Needs Assessment Survey.

Journal Article J Phys Ther Educ · March 1, 2024 INTRODUCTION: The physical therapy (PT) profession has cited a need for education research, yet the needs of researchers are not fully understood. Furthermore, there continues to be a limited understanding of where resources are most needed to support and ... Full text Link to item Cite

Best Practices in Clinical Education: A Site Visit Decision-Making Model in Physical Therapist Education.

Journal Article J Allied Health · 2024 Stakeholders in health science education engage in site visits during student clinical education experiences, which may occur in person or remotely via videoconference, telephone, or email. Significant variability in practice highlights the need for a more ... Link to item Cite

Impact of Preadmission Observation Hours on Key Physical Therapist Clinical Education Stakeholders: Quantitative Analysis

Journal Article Journal of Physical Therapy Education · December 1, 2022 Introduction and Review of Literature. Physical therapist (PT) and PT assistant (PTA) education programs have historically required preadmission observation hours (ObHr) as an admission requirement. The variability of conditions surrounding ObHr lends itse ... Full text Cite

Impact of Pre-Admission Observation Hours on Key Physical Therapist Clinical Education Stakeholders: Qualitative Analysis

Journal Article Journal of Physical Therapy Education · January 1, 2022 Introduction. Inclusion of preadmission observation hours (ObHr) as one component of the admissions process is commonly required in physical therapy education programs. The purpose of this study was to describe the value and impact of ObHr on 4 key stakeho ... Full text Cite

Clinical Site Visits: Exploring the Perspectives of the Director of Clinical Education

Journal Article Journal of Physical Therapy Education · December 2021 Introduction.Best practice in clinical education (CE) includes the formation of strong relationships through collaborative communication among all stakeholders. Directors of Clinical Educ ... Full text Cite

Students’ Retention of Biophysical Agents Curriculum from First to Third Year of Study

Journal Article Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice · 2021 Purpose: Biophysical agents (BPA) are widely used in physical therapy clinical practice and is a content area included in entry level physical therapist education programs. Retention of this content is critical for clinical practice. The purpose of ... Full text Cite

The Clinical Site Visit: Perspectives of Physical Therapist Students

Journal Article Journal of Physical Therapy Education · December 1, 2020 Introduction. Best practice in clinical education includes actions to ensure strong partnerships and close, consistent communication among all stakeholders. One way this can be accomplished is through a site visit. There is limited literature supporting th ... Full text Open Access Cite

Biophysical Agent Curriculum in Entry-Level Physical Therapist Education Programs Across the United States: A Survey

Journal Article Journal of Physical Therapy Education · June 2020 Introduction:The literature supporting the use of biophysical agents (BPAs) for patient care in Physical Therapy is conflicting. Although some guidelines exist, the academic institution m ... Full text Cite

Trends in availability and usage of biophysical agents among physical therapists in the United States

Journal Article Physical Therapy Reviews · March 4, 2018 Background: Biophysical agents (BPA) are adjuncts to care plans prescribed by physical therapists to patients in clinic. Recent statements by the American Physical Therapy Association caution usage of certain BPAs. Currently, information is lacking as to w ... Full text Cite