Contact Information
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-1144
P: 409-772-3068
E: regallow@utmb.edu
Teaching Areas of Interest
Clinical Education, Geriatrics, Acute Care
Research Interests
Fall Risk and Prevention, Debility/Deconditioning, Rehabilitation Outcomes, Geriatric Rehabilitation and Interprofessional Education
Biography
Rebecca Galloway, PhD, PT, GCS, CEEAA is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (PTRS) in the School of Health Professions (SHP) at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). Dr. Galloway earned a Bachelor of Science
in Health Care Sciences, a Master of Physical Therapy, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences, all from from the University of Texas Medical Branch. She is also considered a Geriatric Certified Specialist by the American Board
of Physical Therapist Specialties.
Dr. Galloway directs clinical education and teaches in Bridge PTA to DPT program, practices in acute care, directs PT at St. Vincent’s House, and co-chairs UTMB Local Patient and Stakeholder council for the STRIDE study.
Notable Publications
- Galloway RV, Karmarkar AM, Graham JE, Tan A, Raji M, Granger CV, Ottenbacher KJ. Hospital readmission following discharge from inpatient rehabilitation for older adults with debility. Phys Ther. 2016; 96:241-251
- Galloway RV, Granger CV, Karmarkar AM, Graham JE, Deutsch A, Niewczyk P, DiVita MA, Ottenbacher KJ. The Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation Report of Patients with Debility Discharged from Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs in 2000 – 2010. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2013; 92: 14-27.
- Fisher SR, Galloway RV, Kuo YF, Graham JE, Ottenbacher KJ, Ostir GV Goodwin JS. Pilot study examining the association between ambulatory activity and falls among hospitalized older adults. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2011; 92: 2090 – 2092.
- Fisher SR, Graham JE, Brown, CJ, Galloway RV, Ottenbacher KJ, Allman RM, Ostir GV. Factors that differentiate level of ambulation in hospitalized older adults. Age & Ageing. 2012; 41: 107 – 111.
Note: A complete list of all publications can be found on the abbreviated CV.