Patrice Ayala, PT, GCS

(she/her)

Associate Professor

Physical Therapy

  • Associate Professor
    Physical Therapy

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Backwards walking on treadmill and implications for balance in adults age 70 and older
Preparedness of practitioners working with patients with Alzheimer's and other Dementia related diagnosis
Use of the Geriatric Depression Scale in community dwelling adults versus unsheltered individuals
Microaggressions in the DPT setting
Comparison of the Geriatric Wellness Screen in community dwelling adults and unsheltered adults
Increasing inclusivity for a more holistic admission process in DPT programs.
implications of Pickleball for individuals with Parkinson's.
Use of intergenerational activities in the Geriatric DPT curriculum
Supervision implications in the state of Arizona for clinical education

GRANTS

  • EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH GRANT
    Preparedness of Arizona Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Practitioners for Working with Clients with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: A Pilot Study
    Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium1 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2023
    People funded by this grant: