Home > Academics > PCPS > Physical Therapy Department >

Tracey Collins, PT, PhD, MBA, GCS

Assistant Professor

Department of Physical Therapy
University of Scranton
800 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18510-4586
Office: Edward Leahy Hall (ELH) 624
Voice: (570) 941-4832
Email : tracy.collins@scranton.edu
Curriculum Vitae
B.S., The University of Scranton
M.B.A., UNC-Wilmington
Ph.D., Walden University
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Administration
Teaching and Learning
Home Health
Geriatric Care
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member
Research Chair for the Home Health Section
FSBPT Standards Setting Committee 2017
Geriatric Certified Specialist: May 1998- June 2018
Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE) Geriatrics
Practicing Home Health PT

Publications:

Taylor M, Wilkie B, Collins TL. (2018). The Association of Medications and Falls in the Home Care Setting: A Systematic Review. Abstract. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 53(2), p 30.

Counihan C, Massar A, Mulroy K, Collins TL. (2018)   Impact of Home Modifications on the Promotion of Aging in Place by Improving Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review. Abstract. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 53(2), p 31.

Yong K, Miller KL, Talbout J, Gilroy N, Berman M, Marchetti M, Collins T, Falvey J, Booths B, Harbour V, Anderson E. (2018) Value Statement for Home Health Physical Therapy. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 53(1), p 10.

Pierce G, Principe D, Collins TL. (2017). Patient Quality of Life and Satisfaction Outcomes in Home-Based Cardiac Telerehabilitation Versus Other Settings: A Literature Review. Abstract. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 52(2), p.16.

Principe D, Pierce G, Collins TL. (2017). Patient Satisfaction in Older Adults using Telerehabilitation in Home Health: A Systematic Review. Abstract  The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 52(2), p 14.

Gilman, S, Grenaldo J, Principe D, Scarpelli, Collins TL. (2017). The Effects of Physical Therapy on Quality of Life in Adult Patients on Hospice or Palliative Care: A Systematic Review. Abstract. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 52(2), p 15.

Buckley, ME., Calabrese, JE, Cristiano MR., Piatt BN., Collins, TL (2016). Does Continuity of Care Affect Patient Outcomes in the Home Healthcare Setting: A Systematic Review. Abstract. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 51(2), p.22.

Collins, TL, Reale, N, Fleagle, PE, (2016). Teaching Models in Home Care: A Literature Review. Abstract.  The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 51(2), p.25.

Collins, TL, Fleagle, P, Reale, N (2016). Common Causes and Rates of Readmissions in Home Health Following Total Hip Arthroplasty or Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review. Abstract. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 51(2), p.26.

Pierce G, Principe D, Collins TL. (2016). Patient Quality of Life and Satisfaction Outcomes in Home-Based Cardiac Telerehabilitation Versus Other Settings: A Literature Review. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 51(3), p.17-18.

Principe D, Pierce G, Collins TL. (2016). Patient Satisfaction in Older Adults using Telerehabilitation in Home Health: A Systematic Review. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 51(4), p 25-27.

 Reale, N, Fleagle, P, Collins, TL (2015). Teaching Models Home Care: A Literature Review. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 50(3), p.15-17.

Collins, TL (2015). Writing a Case Report. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 50(3), p. 25- 27.

Miller, KL, Anderson, B, Berman, M, Chimenti, C, Collins, TL, Mayer, S. (June 2, 2015) Student Roadmap and Toolkit: Home Health. Home Health Section of the APTA retrieved fromhttp://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.homehealthsection.org/resource/resmgr/Practice/HHStudentRoadMapBkmrks.pdf

Holdren, D, Jacobi, A, Meyer, A, Pauley, A, Collins, TL. (2014). A Systematic Review of the Most Appropriate Fall Assessment Tool to Predict Falls in the Home Care Setting for
the Geriatric Population. Abstract. The Quarterly Report: a publication of the Home Health Section –APTA, 49(2), p. 25.

Collins, TL (2013). Characteristics of Geriatric Practice Settings that Attract and Retain Physical Therapists in the SNF/ICF Practice Setting. Physical and Occupational Therapy in
Geriatrics 31(4), p. 310-327.

Collins, TL (2012). Characteristics of Geriatric Practice Settings that Attract and Retain Physical Therapists. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics 30(2), p. 124-137.

Collins, TL. (2012). Reflections of a Hospice Physical Therapist: Patient-Centered Care Bringing Quality Toward End-ofLife. Home Healthcare Nurse 30(3), p. 199-200.

Collins, TL. (2011). Characteristics of the Home Health Practice Setting that Attract and Retain Physical Therapists: Results of a Survey and Implications for Home Health. Home
Healthcare Nurse 29(3), p. 156-167.

Collins, TL, Herness, J, Martenas, J, Roberson, A. (2007). Medicare Prospective Payment Before and After Implementation: A Look at the Number of Visits and Physical Performance Among Medicare Home Health Patients After Total Knee Replacements. Home Healthcare Nurse 25(6), p. 401-407.

 

Presentations:

Collins TL, Taylor M, Wilkie B. (February 24, 2018) The Association of Medications and Falls in the Home Care Setting: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, New Orleans, LA.

Collins TL, Marchetti M, Greaves D, Janes M. (February 24, 2018) Home Health Research Review.  Presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, New Orleans, LA.

Counihan C, Massar A, Mulroy K, Collins TL. (February 24, 2018)   Impact of Home Modifications on the Promotion of Aging in Place by Improving Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, New Orleans, LA.

Krasucki LE, Pankey JA, Serzan CA, Vondercrone JL, Collins TL. (February 23, 2018) The Use of Topical Olive Oil as an Effective Preventative Measure for Pressure Ulcers: A Systematic Review. Poster Presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, New Orleans, LA.

Gilman, S, Grenaldo J, Principe D, Scarpelli, Collins TL. (February 18, 2017).  The Effects of Physical Therapy on Quality of Life in Adult Patients on Hospice or Palliative Care: A Systematic Review. Poster presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA San Antonio, TX.

Pierce G, Principe D, Collins TL. (February 18, 2017). Patient Quality of Life and Satisfaction Outcomes in Home-Based Cardiac Telerehabilitation Versus Other Settings: A Literature Review. Poster presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA San Antonio, TX.

Principe D, Pierce G, Collins TL. (February 18, 2017). Patient Satisfaction in Older Adults using Telerehabilitation in Home Health: A Systematic Review. Poster presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA San Antonio, TX.

Collins TL, Fleagle P, Reale N. (February 16, 2017) Patient –Centered Care: Motivational Interviewing and Health Coaching. Presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, San Antonio, TX.

Collins TL, Marchetti M, Greaves D, Janes M. (February 18, 2017) Home Health Research Review. Presentation at Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, San Antonio, TX.

Exam Question Writer for GSC Exam

American Board of Physical Therapy Speciaist Exam Item Writer

Home Health Section Chair

The University of Scranton (white text)