Janet Lynn Gwyer | Scholars@Duke

Janet Lynn Gwyer
Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery

Development of Expertise in Physical Therapy
Clinical Education in Physical Therapy
Personnel Resources in Physical Therapy
Educational Excellence in Physical Therapy
International Collaborations in Professional Education in Physiotherapy

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery 2017

Contact Information

054 Hosp South, Durham, NC 27710
Box 3907 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
janet.gwyer@duke.edu (919) 681-4381

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1984
- M.A.C.T., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1977
- B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University 1971
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery 2006 - 2016
- Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy in the Department of Community and Family Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery 2003 - 2006
- Associate Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy in the Department of Community and Family Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery 1997 - 2003
- Director, Graduate Studies, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery 1993 - 2000
- Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Therapy, Orthopaedic Surgery 1987 - 1997
Expertise
Subject Headings
Global Scholarship
- Expertise
  - Norway (Country)
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Books
  - Gwyer, J. L., and L. M. Hack. Evidence into Practice: Integrating Judgment, Values, and Research. FA Davis, 2013.
  - Gwyer, J. L., G. M. Jensen, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice. St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier, 2007.
  - Gwyer, J. L., G. M. Jensen, L. M. Hack, and K. R. Shepard. Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999.
- Academic Articles
  - Gwyer, J. “Expert Practice in Pediatrics: Playful Process,” December 1, 2007, 63–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50012-4.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Preface.” Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, January 1, 2006, xix–xx. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50005-7.
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  - Gwyer, J., G. Jensen, L. Hack, and K. Shepard. “Using a multiple case-study research design to develop an understanding of clinical expertise in physical therapy,” January 1, 2003, 103–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-07231-4.50013-4.
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  - Smyntek, D. J. “Competence and complacency.” Phys Ther 80, no. 5 (May 2000): 530–31.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, and K. F. Shepard. “Expert practice in physical therapy.” Phys Ther 80, no. 1 (January 2000): 28–43.
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  - Shepard, K. F., L. M. Hack, J. Gwyer, and G. M. Jensen. “Describing expert practice in physical therapy.” Qual Health Res 9, no. 6 (November 1999): 746–58. https://doi.org/10.1177/104973299129122252.
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  - Gwyer, J. “Measurement characteristics and sources of measurement error.” Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics 7, no. 3 (January 1, 1995): 100–104. https://doi.org/10.1097/00008526-199500730-00007.
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  - Gwyer, J. “Personnel resources in physical therapy: an analysis of supply, career patterns, and methods to enhance availability.” Phys Ther 75, no. 1 (January 1995): 56–65. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/75.1.56.
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  - Shepard, K. F., G. M. Jensen, B. J. Schmoll, L. M. Hack, and J. Gwyer. “Alternative approaches to research in physical therapy: positivism and phenomenology.” Phys Ther 73, no. 2 (February 1993): 88–97. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/73.2.88.
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  - Emery, M. J. “The impact of the prospective payment system: perceived changes in the nature of practice and clinical education.” Phys Ther 73, no. 1 (January 1993): 18–29. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/73.1.11.
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  - Jensen, G. M., K. F. Shepard, J. Gwyer, and L. M. Hack. “Attribute dimensions that distinguish master and novice physical therapy clinicians in orthopedic settings.” Phys Ther 72, no. 10 (October 1992): 711–22. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/72.10.711.
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  - Gwyer, J. “Chapter 3: Designing and implementing Research on the development editions of the test.” Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics 9, no. 1 (January 1, 1989): 43–61. https://doi.org/10.1080/J006v09n01_03.
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  - Gwyer, J. “Designing and implementing research on the development editions of the test.” Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics 9, no. 1 (1989): 43–61.
  - GWYER, J. L. “OVERVIEW OF CLINICAL EDUCATION IN THE UNITED-STATES.” Physical Therapy 68, no. 5 (May 1, 1988): 844–844.
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  - GWYER, J. L. “ATTRITION FROM PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINICAL-PRACTICE.” Physical Therapy 67, no. 5 (May 1, 1987): 737–737.
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  - Gwyer, J., J. S. Barr, and Z. Talmor. “Selection of clinical education centers in physical therapy.” J Allied Health 11, no. 4 (November 1982): 272–81.
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  - Barr, J. S., J. Gwyer, and Z. Talmor. “Evaluation of clinical education centers in physical therapy.” Phys Ther 62, no. 6 (June 1982): 850–61. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/62.6.850.
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  - Huitt, C. T., and J. L. Gwyer. “Paraplegia ambulatory training using Craig-Scott orthoses.” Phys Ther 58, no. 8 (August 1978): 976–78. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/58.8.976.
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  - Gwyer, J. L. “The Bottom Line. Communicating with Patients: What Happens in Practice?” Physical Therapy 87 (n.d.): 586–586.
  - Gwyer, J. L. “The history of clinical education in physical therapy in the United States.” Journal of Physical Therapy Education 17, no. 3 (n.d.): 34–43.
  - Gwyer, J. L. “Teaching evidence-based practice in physical therapist education.” Journal of Physical Therapy Education 18, no. 1 (n.d.).
- Book Sections
  - Gwyer, J. “Expert Practice in Pediatrics: Playful Process.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 63–86, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50012-4.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Part III Lessons Learned and Applied.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 175–175, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50017-3.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Understanding Expertise: Connecting Research and Theory to Physical Therapy.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 19–47, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50009-4.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Part IV Pursuing Expertise in Physical Therapy.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 267–267, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50022-7.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Methods for Exploring Expertise.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 48–60, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50010-0.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Part I Studying Expertise: Purpose, Concepts, and Tools.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 1–1, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50007-0.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Implications for Practice and Professional Development.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 298–312, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50025-2.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Implications for Doctoral-Level Education in Physical Therapy.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 284–97, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50024-0.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Expert Practice in Physical Therapy.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 145–73, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50016-1.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Professional Life: Issues of Health Care, Education, and Development.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 3–18, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50008-2.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Inquiry into Expertise: Future Directions.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 269–83, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50023-9.
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  - Jensen, G. M., J. Gwyer, L. M. Hack, and K. F. Shepard. “Part II Portraits of Expertise in Physical Therapy.” In Expertise in Physical Therapy Practice, 61–61, 2006. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-141600214-7.50011-2.
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Education, Training, & Certifications

Previous Appointments & Affiliations

Subject Headings

Global Scholarship

Expertise

Selected Publications

Books

Academic Articles

Book Sections