Suzanne M Giuffre
Associate Prof
Health Sciences
Cleveland State University
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Giuffre has taught full-time in Physical Therapy since 1999. She joined the CSU DPT faculty on July 1, 2015 as the Program Director. Her clinical experience has been diverse as she started in a large teaching hospital in 1992 working with patients with orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiopulmonary and traumatic diagnoses. She has also worked as a PT in home care (adult and pediatric), hospice, rehab and skilled-nursing settings. In 1997, Dr. Giuffre pursued a position in pediatrics and this continues to be her area of clinical expertise. Prior to joining the faculty at CSU, Dr. Giuffre was the Director of Clinical Education in a DPT program and has much experience in this area.
Research Interest
Current Research interests include: Clinical Education of Physical Therapy students, Pediatric Physical Therapy, and issues related to mobility of those with chronic renal disease. See below for current, ongoing research projects.
Publications
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Giuffre S & Iannuci M (2008) Scaffolding the Learner: A Theoretical, Practical and Sociolinguistic Model for Progressing Experiences in Natural Settings. Inter J Interdisc Soci Sci 3: 133-139
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McCallum CA, Mosher PD, Jacobson PJ, Gallivan SP, Giuffre SM (2013) Quality in Physical Therapist Clinical Education: A Systematic Review. Physical Therapy 93: 1298-1311
