Date: April 2014
CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME
TIMOTHY A. REISTETTER, OTR, PhD, FAOTA
PRESENT POSITION
Associate Professor
School of Health Professions
Department of Occupational Therapy
Office location: Health Professions & Nursing Building 3.910
Cell phone: (252)864-1249
Email: tareiste@utmb.edu
EDUCATION
Undergraduate Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
August 1985
December 1989
Graduate Education
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia
Master of Science Degree, Occupational Therapy
Thesis: A needs assessment for doctoral education
in occupational therapy
Advisor: Charlotte B. Royeen, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
August 1993
May 1996
Texas Woman’s University
August 1999
Houston, Texas
February 2004
Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy
Dissertation: Community integration following brain injury:
Examination of the community integration measure and
exploration of the model of community integration
Advisor: Jean C. Spencer, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Clinical Training
Occupational Therapy Clinical Internship
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland
BOARD CERTIFICATION
National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist Registered
1996 – Current
January 1995
June 1995
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LICENSURE INFORMATION
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Licensed Occupational Therapist
2000 – Current
North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Licensed Occupational Therapist
2006 – 2010
State of Florida Department of Health
Division of Medical Quality Assurance
Licensed Occupational Therapist
1996 - 2001
PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Academic Appointments
University of Texas Medical Branch
School of Health Professions
Occupational Therapy
Associate Professor
Tenure Track Appointment
September 2012
Present
University of Texas Medical Branch
School of Health Professions
Occupational Therapy
Assistant Professor
Tenure Track Appointment
April 2010
August 2012
University of Texas Medical Branch
School of Health Professions
Division of Rehabilitation Sciences
Assistant Professor
Research Appointment
February 2008
Present
East Carolina University
College of Allied Health
Occupational Therapy
Assistant Professor
Tenure Track Appointment
June 2006
March 2010
Baylor College of Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Clinical Assistant Professor
Voluntary Appointment
December 2004
July 2009
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University of Texas
Health Science Center at Houston
School of Nursing
Instructor in Nursing
Adjunct Appointment
May 2000
May 2006
Non-academic Positions
Transitional Learning Center
Post acute Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center
Galveston, Texas
Occupational Therapist (UTMB contracted)
July 2010
June 2011
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
Brain Injury and Stroke Program
Houston, Texas
Research Project Specialist
Spasticity and Movement Disorders
Brain Injury and Stoke Program
September 2003
June 2006
Transitional Learning Center
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
Research Assistant
January 2003
September 2003
Center for Assistive Technology
Texas Woman’s University
Houston, Texas
Occupational Therapist / Graduate Assistant
August 2000
September 2003
University of Texas Medical Branch
Department of Occupational Therapy
Galveston, Texas
Curriculum Consultant
July 2000
October 2001
Texas Woman’s University
Houston, Texas
Graduate Teaching Assistant
August 1999
December 2001
Independent Contractor
Cooper City, Florida
Occupational Therapist
March 1999
August 1999
Oakwood Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
North Miami Beach, Florida
Occupational Therapist
January 1998
August 1999
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Sundance Rehabilitation, Inc.
North Miami Beach, Florida
Occupational Therapist
July 1997
January 1998
Transitional Hospital of Tampa
Tampa, Florida
Occupational Therapist
June 1996
July 1997
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia
Graduate Assistant
August 1995
May 1996
Jubilee Association of Maryland, Inc.
Wheaton, Maryland
Support Service Counselor
June 1990
August 1993
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
Grant support
Current
Regional Variability in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities among Medicare Beneficiaries
National Institutes of Health: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01-HD068513)
Role: Principle Investigator
April 2011 – March 2015
Percent Effort 75%
$452,792
R24: UTMB Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PI: Goodwin, J)
Project 2: Comparative Effectiveness of Patient Centered Outcomes Following IRF and SNF
Stroke Rehabilitation
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Role: Project 2-Principle Investigator
Percent effort: 30%
$4,968,090 (Project 2-$728,758)
Past
Rehabilitation Research Career Development Program (PI: Ottenbacher, K)
National Institutes of Health: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development &
National Institutes of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (K12-HD055929)
Role: Scholar 2008-2011
Percent effort: 75%
$4,975,148
Upper extremity movement smoothness following brain injury and stroke: Examination of
kinematic variables with rehabilitation outcome measures
East Carolina University - Research/Creative Activity Grant
Role: Principal Investigator July 2007 – June 2008
$10, 000
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Eastern North Carolina Center for Independent Living (ENC-CIL)
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Role: Grant Writer & ENC- CIL Board of Directors Chairperson
October 2008 – 2010
$330,000
Eastern North Carolina Center for Independent Living (ENC-CIL)
Pitt County Memorial Hospital Foundation - Community Service Grant
Role: Grant Writer & ENC- CIL Board of Directors Chairperson
October 2007 - 2008
$50,000
Robotic-assisted rehabilitation therapy for stroke (PI: Boake, C)
Smith Foundation – University of Texas Neurosurgery
Role: Study coordinator
October 2005 – June 2006
$135,500
Post-approval study Synchromed® II drug infusion system (PI: Ivanhoe, C)
Medtronic Neurological
Role: Study coordinator
November 2004 – June 2006
$30,000
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:
National
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Health Care Reform Ad Hoc Committee – Benefits Task Group (appointed)
2011-current
Representative Assembly
Texas Delegate (elected)
2010-current
Annual Conference and Expo
Abstract Reviewer
2008 & 2010-2012
35th Annual Maddack Award Reviewer
AOTA Conference & Expo 2009
Houston Texas
April 23, 2008
Representative Assembly
Alternate Delegate for Texas (elected)
2005-2006
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Education Special Interest Section
Communication Liaison (appointed)
1998-2001
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM)
Brain Injury Special Interest Section
Member since 2003
Stroke Networking Group
Member since 2009
AcademyHealth
Disability Research Interest Group
Advisory Committee
2013-current
State
Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA)
Board of Directors
AOTA representative
2005-2006 & 2010- current
Mountain Central Conference Committee
Abstract reviewer and program planning
2012
Texas Occupational Therapy Foundation (TOTF)
Board of Directors
Grant proposal reviewer
2012 - Current
UTMB Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Postdoctoral Advisory Committee
Co-Director
September 2013-current
Member since January 2013
UTMB School of Health Profession
Faculty Evaluation Task Force
August 2012- current
Promotion & Tenure Review Committee
September 2012 - current
Faculty Assembly
Parliamentarian
September 2012- July 2014
Appeals Committee
Ad hoc Committee Member
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2010 & 2013
UTMB Department of Occupational Therapy
Grading and Promotion
Committee Member & Chair
2010- 2013
Curriculum Committee
Committee member
2010- Current
Program Evaluation
Committee chair
2010- Current
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
A. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES AT UTMB:
Translational Epidemiology I: Patient Oriented Research
Preventative Medicine & Community Health
February 7, 2013 & February 11, 2014: Two hour lecture (PMCH 6212)
Great Syndromes
Problem Based Learning Course
School of Medicine
April 2012: Two hours – Guest Facilitator (Group #34)
Specialty Practice
Driving and Occupational Therapy
Department of Occupational Therapy
Fall 2011: Two hour lecture (OCCT 6317)
Applied Reasoning IV
Department of Occupational Therapy
Fall 2011 & Fall 2012: One credits – 45 lab hours (OCCT 6120)
Foundations in Research II
Department of Occupational Therapy
Summer 2011 & Summer 2012: Two credits (OCCT 6216)
Scholarly Project
Department of Occupational Therapy
Spring 2011: One credit (OCCT 6100)
Research Foundations II
Department of Occupational Therapy
Spring 2011: Three credit (OCCT 6316)
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Foundations in Research I
Department of Occupational Therapy
Spring 2011, 2012 & 2013: Three credit (OCCT 6313)
Research Foundations I
Department of Occupational Therapy
Fall 2010: Three credit (OCCT 6312)
Partnerships in Practice
Department of Occupational Therapy
Summer 2010: One credit – 30 lab hours (OCCT 6103)
Theories and Frames of Reference for Occupational Therapy
Visual Perceptual Models for Occupational Therapy Practice
Department of Occupational Therapy
Summer 2010: Two hour lecture (OCCT 5213)
B. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES
Concepts and Practice of Research in Occupational Therapy
East Carolina University
Department of Occupational Therapy
Spring 2008: Three credits (OCCT 6600)
Managing Occupational Therapy Services II Lab
East Carolina University
Department of Occupational Therapy
Spring 2008: One credit (OCCT 6550)
Neurological Foundations of Occupational Therapy
East Carolina University
Department of Occupational Therapy
Fall 2006 and Fall 2007: Three credits (OCCT 6009)
Master’s Project
East Carolina University
Department of Occupational Therapy
Spring 2007, Spring 2008, and Spring 2009: Three credits (OCCT 6660)
Conducting Research in Occupational Therapy
East Carolina University
Department of Occupational Therapy
Fall 2006, Fall 2007, and Fall 2008: Three credits (OCCT 6650)
Health Impairments and Occupational Therapy II Laboratory
East Carolina University
Department of Occupational Therapy
Summer 200: One credit lab (OCCT 6008)
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Health Impairments and Occupational Therapy I & II
East Carolina University
Department of Occupational Therapy
Spring 2007: Three credit lecture (OCCT 6007) and one credit lab (OCCT 6006)
Occupational adaptation: Middle to late adulthood laboratory
Texas Woman’s University
School of Occupational Therapy
Spring 2000 and Summer 2000: One credit lab (OT5721)
Work, leisure and daily living
Texas Woman’s University
School of Occupational therapy
Spring 2000: One credit seminar (OT5361)
Persons, tools, and occupations
Texas Woman’s University
School of Occupational Therapy
Fall 1999 to Fall 2002: Two credit course (OT5132)
Adaptation within the community
Texas Woman’s University
School of Occupational Therapy
Fall 1999 and Fall 2000: One credit seminar (OT5161)
Preparation of nursing research prospectus
University of Texas - Health Science Center at Houston
School of Nursing
Summer 2005: One credit course (N5504)
Statistics in nursing (lecture and lab)
University of Texas - Health Science Center at Houston
School of Nursing
Summer 2002: Two credit course - lecture and lab (N5506)
Statistics in nursing (lab only)
University of Texas - Health Science Center at Houston
School of Nursing
Summer 2000 to Spring 2002 and Fall 2002 to 2006
Three times per year: One credit lab (N5506)
Research application I
University of Texas - Health Science Center at Houston
School of Nursing
Fall 2000 to 2006: Two credit course (N5507)
Research application II
University of Texas - Health Science Center at Houston
School of Nursing,
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Spring 2001 to 2006: Three credit course (N5508)
Student Research Advising
Ph.D. Supervisory Committee
Bradley DM, PhD, MOT OTR
Texas Woman’s University
College of Health Sciences - School of Occupational Therapy
Title: An investigation into the homeless phenomenon: An occupational therapy
perspective
Dissertation committee member
2007 – 2009
Thesis Supervisory Committee
Jennifer Gaudy, MS OTR
East Carolina University
College of Health Sciences – Occupational Therapy Department
Title: Assessing the risk of IADL tasks from the perspective of
medically-at-risk older adults and their caregivers.
Thesis committee member 2008 – 2009
Laredo RJ, MA OTR ATP
Texas Woman’s University
College of Health Sciences - School of Occupational Therapy
Title: Clean intermittent self-catheterization for individuals with tetraplegia
Thesis committee member: 2003 – 2005
Thompson K, MA OTR
Texas Woman’s University
College of Health Sciences - School of Occupational Therapy
Title: The effects of constraint induced movement therapy on sensation:
A retrospective case review
Thesis committee member: 2004
Masters Supervisory Committee
Veronica DiLullo, BS OTS
University of Texas Medical Branch
School of Health Professions - Department of Occupational Therapy
Title: Goal setting strategies for elementary age students
Robert K Bing research mentor: 2011-2012
Cormier, SA, MS OTR
East Carolina University
College of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy Department
Title: The effect of a mental practice protocol on upper extremity reaching
Master’s research chair: 2008- 2009
Wiseman, CB, MS OTR
East Carolina University
College of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy Department
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Title: Age differences in reaching quality following mental practice
Master’s research chair: 2008- 2009
Burke, J, MS OTR
East Carolina University
College of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy Department
Title: Correlation of movement smoothness with the Fugl-Meyer upper extremity
Assessment during functional grasp and release
Master’s research chair: 2007- 2008
Burns, C, MS OTR
East Carolina University
College of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy Department
Title: The relationship between sensation and movement smoothness for typical
adults and individuals post stroke
Master’s research chair: 2007- 2008
Grayburn, K, MS OTR
East Carolina University
College of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy Department
Title: Correlation of movement smoothness of the forearm with the Jebsen Hand
Function Test in persons after cerebrovascular accident
Master’s research chair: 2007-2008
Todd, A, MS OTR
East Carolina University
College of Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy Department
Title: Effect of object texture on movement smoothness after stroke
Master’s research chair: 2007- 2008
Churchill, R, MS OTR
East Carolina University
Health Sciences Division - Occupational Therapy Department
Title: Motion analysis of upper extremity movement during functional grasp and
release: Implications for occupational therapists
Master’s research chair: 2006- 2007
Guzzetta B MOT OTR
Texas Woman’s University
College of Health Sciences - School of Occupational Therapy
Title: The effects of constraint induced movement therapy on strength:
A retrospective case review
Master’s research committee member: 2004 – 2005
Gartman A MOT OTR
Texas Woman’s University
College of Health Sciences - School of Occupational Therapy
Title: The effects of constraint induced movement therapy on motor function:
A retrospective case review
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Master’s research committee member: 2004 – 2005
Varcados ES, MOT OTR
Texas Woman’s University
College of Health Sciences - School of Occupational Therapy
Title: Parent perceptions of their child’s usage of assistive technology
Master’s research committee member: 2003 – 2004
Boudreaux BA, MOT OTR
Texas Woman’s University
College of Health Sciences - School of Occupational Therapy
Title: Occupational patterns following brain injury:
The relationship between community integration and life satisfaction
Master’s research committee member: 2002 – 2004
MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Member since 1994
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Member since 2003
Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA) Member 2000-2006 & 2009-current
North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (NCOTA) Member 2006-2009
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Member 2006-2007 & 2010, 2013
Association of Driving Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) Member 2009-2010
AcademyHealth Member since 2013
HONORS:
Award for Scholarship Excellence UTMB School of Health Professions
American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows Award
Fellow of the Sealy Center on Aging
Faculty Author Recognition Award: East Carolina University
American Occupational Therapy Association Service Award
Faculty Author Recognition Award: East Carolina University
American Occupational Therapy Association Service Award
Wilkins Award Shenandoah University School of Health Professionals
Who’s Who among College Students
Tip Connell Leadership Award Old Dominion University
Outstanding Young Men of America
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Editorial Board
Occupational Therapy International
Editorial Board (5 year term)
Member from 2011-2016
Occupational Therapy in Healthcare
Editorial Board
Member since 2006
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2013
2013
2011
2008
2007
2006
2001
1996
1996
1988
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Occupational Therapy Journal of Research
Editorial Board (2 year term)
Member from March 2008- December 2010
Journal Reviewer
Journal of Gerontology: Medial Sciences
Manuscript Reviewer 2012 &2013
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Manuscript Reviewer 2012
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
Manuscript Reviewer 2012
Occupational Therapy International
Manuscript Reviewer 2010
Journal of Aging and Health
Manuscript Reviewer 2009 & 2010
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Brain Injury Special Issue Reviewer
October 2007 – July 2008
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Manuscript Reviewer 2006 & 2010-2012
Grant Reviewer
Center of Rehabilitation Research using Large Datasets
R24 Pilot Project Competition
Summer 2012 & Spring 2013
National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
Field Initiated Grant Competition: Panel 6 Combined Research and Development Grants
Spring 2013 & Spring 2014
PUBLICATIONS:
A. ARTICLES IN PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS:
Wang CY, Graham JE, Karmarkar AM, Reistetter TA, Protas EJ & Ottenbacher KJ (2014)
FIM motor for classifying community discharge following inpatient rehabilitation for hip fracture
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 6, 493-497
Ottenbacher KJ, Karmarkar A, Graham JE, Kuo YF, Deutsch A, Reistetter TA, Al Snih S,
Granger CV (2014) Thirty-Day Hospital Readmission following Discharge from Post-acute
Inpatient Rehabilitation in Fee-for-Service Medicare Patients, Journal of the American Medical
Association, 31(6), 604-614
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Reistetter T, Karmarkar A, Graham J, Eschbach, K, Kuo YF, Granger C, Freeman J, &
Ottenbacher K (2014) Regional Variation in Stroke Rehabilitation Outcomes, Archives of
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 95(1), 29-38
Dickerson A, Reistetter T & Gaudy J. (2013) The perception of meaningfulness and
performance of instrumental activities of daily living from the perspectives of the
medically-at-risk older adult and their caregiver. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 32, 749764
Ottenbacher KJ, Graham JE, Ottenbacher AJ, Al-Snih A, Karmarkar A, Reistetter T & Ostir GV
(2012) Hospital readmission in persons with stroke following inpatient medical rehabilitation.
Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 67(8), 875-881
Samper-Ternent R, Karmarkar A, Graham JE, Reistetter TA & Ottenbacher KJ (2012) Frailty as
a predictor of falls in older Mexican Americans, Journal of Aging and Health, 24(4), 641-653
Reistetter TA, Graham JE, Deutsch A, Markello S, Granger CV, & Ottenbacher KJ (2011) Age
and diabetes comorbidity tier groups influence length of stay, functional status and discharge
setting in persons with hip fracture receiving inpatient medical rehabilitation Diabetes Care, 34,
137-139
Bradley DM, Hersch G, Reistetter TA, & Reed K (2011) Occupational participation of homeless
people. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 27(1), 26-35
Granger CV, Reistetter TA, Graham JE, Deutsch A, Markello SJ, Niewczyk P & Ottenbacher
KJ (2011) The Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation: Report of patients with hip
fracture discharged from comprehensive medical programs in 2000 – 2007. American Journal of
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 90(3), 177-189
Dickerson A, Reistetter T, Davis E & Monahan M (2011) Evaluating driving as a valued
instrumental activity of daily living. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65(1), 64-75
Granger CV, Markello SJ, Graham JE, Deutsch A, Reistetter TA & Ottenbacher KJ (2010) The
Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation: Report of patients with lower extremity joint
replacement discharged from comprehensive medical programs in 2000 – 2007. American
Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 89(10), 781-794
Dickerson A, Reistetter TA, & Trujillo L (2010) Using an IADL assessment to identify older
adults who need a behind the wheel driving evaluation. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 29(4),
494-506.
Celik O, O’Malley M, Boake C, Levin H, Yozbatiran N, & Reistetter TA (2010) Normalized
movement quality measures for therapeutic robots strongly correlate with clinical motor
impairment measures IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems & Rehabilitation Engineering.
18(4), 433-444.
Granger CV, Markello SJ, Graham JE, Deutsch A, Reistetter TA & Ottenbacher KJ (2010) The
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Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation: Report of patients with traumatic brain injury
discharged from comprehensive medical programs in 2000 – 2007. American Journal of Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation, 89(4), 256-278
Reistetter TA, Graham JE, Deutsch A, Markello S, Granger CV, & Ottenbacher KJ (2010)
Utility of functional status for classifying community versus institutional discharges following
inpatient rehabilitation for stroke. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 91, 345-350
Graham, JE, Neumann, DM, Reistetter, TA, Hammond, FM, Dijkers, M, & Granger, CV (2010)
Gender differences in inpatient rehabilitation outcomes among older adults with traumatic brain
injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 91, 43-50
Reistetter TA, Abreu BA, Bear-Lehman J, & Ottenbacher KJ (2009) Unilateral and bilateral
upper extremity weight-bearing effect on upper extremity impairment and functional
performance after brain injury. Occupational Therapy International, 16(3-4), 218-231
Reistetter TA, Chang PJ, & Abreu, BC (2009) Showering habits: Time, steps, and products used
after brain injury. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 63(5), 641-645
Graham JE, Reistetter TA, Mallison TR, & Ottenbacher KJ (2009) Confidence levels can
broaden the application of clinical research findings and promote evidence-based practice.
Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 29(3), 99-104
Masel MC, Graham, JE, Reistetter TA, Markides, K, & Ottenbacher, KJ (2009) Frailty and
quality of life in older Mexican Americans. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 7(70)
Dickerson A, Reistetter T, Parnell M, Robinson S, Stone K, & Whitley K.(2008) Standardizing
the RT-2S brake reaction time tester. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 27(2)
Celik O, O’Malley MK, Boake C, Levin H, Fisher S, & Reistetter T (2008) Comparison of
robotic and clinical motor function improvement measures for sub-acute stroke patients. IEEEICRA proceedings, 2477-2482
Reistetter TA & Abreu BC (2005) Appraising evidence on community integration following
brain injury: A systematic review. Occupation Therapy International, 12(4), 196-217
Reistetter TA, Spencer JC, Trujillo L, & Abreu BC (2005) Examining the Community
Integration Measure (CIM): A replication study with life satisfaction. NeuroRehabilitation,
20(2), 139-148
Ivanhoe CB & Reistetter TA (2004) Spasticity: The misunderstood part of the upper motor
neuron syndrome. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 83(10), S3-S9
Abreu BC, Heyn, P, Reistetter TA, Milton S, Masel B, & Ottenbacher KJ (2003) The effects of
predictability of an arm reaching target on seated postural stability, reaching time, and selected
minimum data set for nursing home residents. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics,
22(2), 1-13
B. OTHER: BOOK CHAPTERS & NON-PEER REIVEWED PUBLICATIONS
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Abreu, B, Ashman T, Brown M, Mascialino G, Reistetter T, & Seale G (2008) Aging with
Traumatic Brain Injury: Social, Emotional, and Functional Aspects. Brain Injury Professional,
5(3)
Abreu BC, Heyn P, Reistetter TA, Patterson R, Bufford B, Masel B, & Ottenbacher, KJ (2007)
Postural control comparisons of able-bodied horseback riders and riders with brain injury. In BT
Engel & JR MacKinnon. Enhancing Human Occupation Through Hippotherapy: A Guide for
Occupational Therapy, Bethesda MD: American Occupational Therapy Association
Reistetter TA & Royeen CB. (2001) Needs assessment for doctoral level education in
occupational therapy. American Occupational Therapy Association: Education Special Interest
Section Quarterly, 11(1), 1-4
Royeen M, & Reistetter TA (1996) Theories and models of group work. In J. Crabtree (Ed), The
Role of Occupational Therapy with the Elderly (2nd ed.), Bethesda, MD: American Occupational
Therapy Association
C. ABSTRACTS:
Reistetter T, Karmarkar A, Graham J, Ottenbacher K, & Freeman J (2012)Regional
variation in hospital readmission following Inpatient stroke rehabilitation Archives of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93(12), E39-E38
Al Snih S, Ottenbacher K, Markides K, Raji M, Reistetter T, & Samper-Ternent R (2012)
Nutritional status in older Mexican Americans aged 75 years and older Gerontologist, 52(S1),
388-389
Al Snih S, Karmarkar A, Reistetter T, Lee J, Kumar A, Graham J & Ottenbacher K (2012)
Obesity and rehabiliation outcomes after lower extremity arthroplasty. Arthirtis and
Rheumatism , 64(10), S678
Karmarkar A, Graham JE, Reistetter TA, Granger CV & Ottenbacher KJ (2010) Impact of
duration to admission to inpatient rehabilitation on outcomes across multiple impairment
categories. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 91, E35
Reistetter T, Graham J Deutsch A, Karmarkar A, Eschbach K, Granger C & Ottenbacher K
(2010) Geographic patterns in rehabilitation outcomes following stroke. Archives of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation, 91, E28
Reistetter T, Seale G, Deutsch A, Markello S, Granger C & Ottenbacher K (2010) Differing
discharge FIM rating value for classifying return to the community of older adults receiving
inpatient rehabilitation following a traumatic brain injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, 91, E13
Reistetter T, Al Snih S, Markides K, & Ottenbacher K (2009) The effect of grip strength and
education on IADL disability over time across gender among older Mexican Americans.
Gerontologist, 49, 288
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Dickerson AE, Reistetter T & Monahan M (2009) Gender differences in driving evaluations.
Gerontologist, 49, 226
Al Snih S, Ray LA, Reistetter TA, Graham JE (2009) Gender differences in obesity and life
space mobility among older Mexican Americans. Journal of Women’s Health, 18(10), 1504-1505
Reistetter, T, Graham J, Deutsch A, Markello S, Granger C & Ottenbacher K(2009)
Interaction between age and diabetes comorbidity tier groups on length of stay, functional status,
and discharge setting among hip fracture patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, 90, E23
Reistetter, T, Howard W., Nagelson, J, Manalo, E, Carrion-Jones, M, & Ivanhoe, C (2007)
Influence of temporal targets and object weight on smoothness of forearm and wrist motion in
focal dystonia: A case study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 88(11), E11
Trujillo L, Dickerson A, Riggs, P & Reistetter, T (2005) A reflective analysis of the older adult
driver occupational therapy evaluation process. Gerontologist, 45(S1), 508
Heyn P, Reistetter, T, & Abreu B (2003) The use of technology to study environmental
regulators on postural stability in nursing home residents. Gerontologist. 43(S1), 395
PUBLICATIONS - SUBMITTED:
Reistetter TA, Kuo YF, Karmarkar A, Eschbach K, Srinivas T, Freeman J, Ottenbacher KJ
Variation in Functional Status following Stroke Rehabilitation: Multilevel Analysis of Medicare
Fee-for-Service Beneficiaries
Teppala S, Ottenbacher KJ, Karmarkar A, Kumar A, Al Snih S, Graham JE, Reistetter TA
Geographic Variation in Functional Status following Post-Acute Hip Fracture
Diaz –Veneges C, Reistetter TA, Wang CY, & Wong R
Gender Differences in the Disablement Process: The Case of Mexico
Karmarkar AM, Graham JE, Reistetter TA, Granger CV, & Ottenbacher KJ
Association between Case Mix Group Assignment, Lower Limb Amputation Levels and Medical
Rehabilitation Outcomes
PAPERS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS PRESENTED:
Reistetter T, Karmarkar A, Kuo YF, Teppala S, Eschbach K, Graham J, Ottenbacher K
Regional variation in hospital readmission after inpatient stroke rehabilitation
AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting
San Diego, California: June 7, 2014
Reistetter T, Stearens M, Burt S, Weller S, Graham J, Ottenbacher K
Patient & Caregiver Outcomes Research for older adults receiving inpatient stroke rehabilitation
in Texas
Claude D Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers Annual Meeting
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Bethesda Maryland: April 7, 2014
Collins J, Escobar C, Reistetter T, Masel M
Systematic review of peer-led group interventions for Mexican Americans with type II
diabetes
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference & Expo
Baltimore, Maryland: April 5, 2014
Reistetter T, Kuo YF, Karmarkar A, Teppala S, Eschbach K, Graham J, Ottenbacher K
Regional variation in hospital readmission after inpatient stroke rehabilitation: Implications for
occupational therapist
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference & Expo
Baltimore, Maryland: April 4, 2014
Garza A, Pearcy J, Drury J, Reistetter T, Masel M
Systematic review of sleep/play position and developmental delays: Implications for
practicioners
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference & Expo
Baltimore, Maryland: April 4, 2014
Leland N, Fischer G, Karmarkar A, Reistetter T
What is rehabilitation health services research?
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference & Expo
Baltimore, Maryland: April 3, 2014
Overview of PCOR (Patient Centered Outcomes Research): The role of PCOR in public
health
Arcari CM, Baillargeon JG, Graham J, Reistetter T
Texas Public Health Association: 90th Annual Educational Conference
Corpus Christi, Texas: March 24, 2014
Reistetter T, Karmarkar A, Teppala S, Ottenbacher K
Facility and regional variation in hospital readmission after inpatient stroke rehabilitation
2nd Annual Clinical & Translational Research Forum
Galveston TX, February 12, 2014.
Reistetter T, Kuo YF, Karmarkar A, Ottenbacher K, Freeman J
Facility and regional variation in older adult cognitive and motor function following stroke
rehabilitation
Gerontological Society of American
New Orleans, November 24, 2013
Reistetter T, Karmarkar A, Eschbach K , Graham J, Freeman J, Ottenbacher K
Regional variation in readmission among those discharged to the community after stroke
rehabilitation
Gerontological Society of American
New Orleans, November 22, 2013
Diaz-Venegas, Reistetter T, Wang C & Wong R
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Gender differences in the disablement process: The case of Mexico
17th Annual Forum on Aging – Sealy Center on Aging
Galveston, Texas: November 12, 2013
Kumar A, Reistetter T, Kulkarni K, Karmarkar A, Graham J, Al Snih A, Eschbach K,
Freeman J, & Ottenbacher K
McAllen and El Paso revisited: Regional variation in health outcomes following stroke
rehabilitation among Texas Medicare beneficiaries
17th Annual Forum on Aging – Sealy Center on Aging
Galveston, Texas: November 12, 2013
Reistetter T, Graham J, Karmarkar A, Eschbach K, Goodwin J, Freeman J & Ottenbacher K
Patient centered outcomes research in stroke rehabilitation
17th Annual Forum on Aging – Sealy Center on Aging
Galveston, Texas: November 12, 2013
Reistetter T
Opinions for the AOTA representative assembly
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
Sugarland, Texas: November 9, 2012
Reistetter T
Hospital readmission following inpatient stroke rehabilitation
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
Sugarland, Texas: November 9, 2012
Reistetter T, Kuo YF, Karmarkar A, Graham J, Ottenbacher K, Freeman J
Variation in functional status outcomes for stroke rehabilitation
AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting
Baltimore Maryland: June 23-225 2013
Kincaid K, Del Guidice E, Reistetter
Systematic review of community health workers: Implications for occupational therapist
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference & Expo
San Diego, California: April 27, 2013
Reistetter T, Graham J, Kuo YF, Weller S, Ottenbacher K, Freeman J
Patient centered outcomes research for inpatient stroke rehabilitation
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference & Expo
San Diego, California: April 26, 2013
Reistetter T, Eschbach K, Karmarkar A, Kuo YF, Ottenbacher K, Freeman J
Regional variation in Self-care outcomes for inpatient stroke rehabilitation
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference & Expo
San Diego, California: April 25, 2013
Reistetter T, Karmarkar A, Eschbach K, Graham J, & Ottenbacher K
Regional variation in hospital readmission following inpatient stroke rehabilitation:
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30, 60 and 90 day readmission to an acute care
16th Annual Forum on Aging – Sealy Center on Aging
Galveston, Texas: November 8, 2012
Reistetter T
Patient centered outcomes research for stroke rehabilitation
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
Austin, Texas: November 2-4, 2012
Reistetter T
Regional Variation of Self-Care Skills in Stoke Rehabilitation
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
Austin, Texas: November 2-4, 2012
Reistetter T
Voices in Occupational Therapy: Representative Assembly
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
Austin, Texas: November 2-4, 2012
Karmarker A, Graham J, Reistetter T, Kumar A, Welsh R
Prevalence of Diabetes in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities for Patients with Joint
Replacement
Public Health Symposium - University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston Texas: 2012.
Reistetter T, Karmarkar A, Eschbach, K, Ottenbacher K, & Freeman J
Regional variation in functional status and length of stay following stroke rehabilitation
among Medicare beneficiaries in Texas
15th Annual Forum on Aging – University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas: November 17, 2011
Graham JE, Ottenbacher KJ, Ottenbacher AJ, Lee J, Al Snih S, Karmarkar AM, Reistetter T,
& Ostir GV
Hospital readmission in persons with stroke following post-acute inpatient rehabilitation
15th Annual Forum on Aging – University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas: November 17, 2011
Karmarkar AM, Graham JE, Reistetter T, Granger CV, & Ottenbacher KJ
Impact of onset to admission in inpatient rehabilitation facilities on discharge destination
settings in patients with stroke
15th Annual Forum on Aging – University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas: November 17, 2011
Reistetter T
Regional differences in rehabilitation outcomes across Texas
Texas Occupational Therapy Mountain Central Conference
Frisco, Texas: November 5, 2011
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AOTA and TOTA connections
Texas Occupational Therapy Mountain Central Conference
Frisco, Texas: November 4, 2011
Dickerson A & Reistetter T
Assessing the risk of IADL tasks from the perspective of medically-at-risk older adults and
their caregivers
American Occupational Therapy Association 91st Annual Conference & Expo
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: April 14-17, 2011
Morales G, Yancy S, & Reistetter T
Using the AMPS to guide treatment planning within a community-based traumatic brain
injury center
American Occupational Therapy Association 91st Annual Conference & Expo
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: April 14-17, 2011
Dickerson A, Gaudy JL, & Reistetter T
Assessing the Risk of Complex IADLs from the Perspective of Medically-at-risk Older Adults
and their Caregivers
Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana: November 19, 2010
Morales G, Yancy S, & Reistetter T
Utility of the AMPS in TBI treatment planning
Texas Occupational Therapy Mountain Central Conference
Sugarland, Texas: November 5-7, 2010
Dickerson A, Reistetter T, Brake A, Mann L, & Hernandez L
A simple reaction time tester: Test retest reliability
The American Occupational Therapy Association 90th Annual Conference & Expo
Orlando, Florida: May 1, 2010
Dickerson A, Davis ES, Reistetter T, & Ogawar, R
Driving and the General Practice Occupational Therapist: What to Do?
The American Occupational Therapy Association 90th Annual Conference & Expo
Orlando, Florida: April 30, 2010
Reistetter T, Al Snih S, Abreu B, Markides K, & Ottenbacher K
Gender differences in IADL disability among older Mexican Americans: Relationships with
hand grip strength, education, and depression
The American Occupational Therapy Association 90th Annual Conference & Expo
Orlando, Florida: April 29, 2010
Yozbatira N, O’Malley M, Boake C, Francisco G, Fisher S, & Reistetter T
Augmentation of constraint-induced movement therapy with robotic training for upperextremity function after stroke
Association of Academic Physiatrists
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Bonita Springs, Florida: April 6-10, 2010
Cormier S, Wiseman C, Howard W, & Reistetter T.
Reaching kinematics following mental practice: Examination of age differences
North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Conference
Greenville, North Carolina: October 2-3. 2009
Reistetter T, Abreu BC, Bear-Lehman, J, & Ottenbacher KJ
Unilateral and bilateral upper extremity weight-bearing effect on hand function and functional
performance after brain injury
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference
Houston, Texas: April 2009
Burke J, Burns C, Grayburn K, Todd A, Howard W, Reistetter, T
Motion analysis of upper extremity movement smoothness: Forearm and wrist function with
reaching speed
Houston Texas: April 2009
Dickerson A, Bourgeois D, & Reistetter T
Comparing two simple brake reaction timers: Results of a study
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference
Houston, Texas: April 2009
Dickerson A, Trujillo L, & Reistetter T
Occupational Therapists Can Screen Drivers without Getting Behind the Wheel.
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Expo
Long Beach, California: April 10, 2008
Dickerson A, Reistetter T, & Trujillo, L
Comparison of Pre-Driving Assessments for Behind The Wheel Performance
International Conference on Aging, Disability, and Independence
St. Petersburg, Florida: February 2008
Dickerson A, Bourgeois D, & Reistetter T
Comparing two brake reaction timers
North Carolina Conference on Aging
Greenville, North Carolina: October 2008
Masel MC, Graham, JE, Reistetter TA, Markides, K, & Ottenbacher, KJ
Health related quality of life & frailty in older Mexican Americans.
NIH Health Disparities Summit
Washington DC: December 2008
Burke J, Burns C, Grayburn K, Todd A, & Reistetter TA
Upper extremity movement smoothness
North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Conference
Concord, North Carolina: September, 2008
Reistetter TA
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Upper extremity movement smoothness during reaching: Case studies exploring temporal and
object characteristics for individuals with movement disorders
International Conference on Aging, Disability, and Independence
St. Petersburg, Florida: February 2008
Dickerson A, Reistetter T, & Trujillo, L
Comparison of pre-driving assessments for behind the wheel performance
International Conference on Aging, Disability, and Independence
St. Petersburg, Florida: February 2008
Dickerson A, Trujillo L, Reistetter T, Parnell, Robinson, Stone, & Whitley
Replacing the “Blue Box”: Age norms for a new brake reaction device
Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council of Aging
Chicago, Illinois: March 8, 2007
Abreu BC, Reistetter TA, & Bear-Leman J
Hand Weight-Bearing Skills Evaluation & Intervention
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
Austin, Texas: November 21-33, 2007
Abreu BC & Reistetter TA
The Personalization of a Showering Ritual: Beyond Cleanliness and Independence
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
Austin, Texas: November 21-23, 2007
Dickerson A, Trujillo L, & Reistetter T
Use of an Occupational Therapy IADL Assessment for Screening Older Adult Drivers.
Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference
San Francisco, California: November 18, 2007
Trujillo L, Dickerson A, Reistetter T, & Riggs P
An Analysis of the Older Adult Driver Occupational Therapy Evaluation Process
World Federation of Occupational Therapy
Sydney Australia: July 2006
Abreu BC, Sangole AP, & Reistetter TA
Hand video-based motion analysis grasping patterns after brain injury
American Occupational Therapy Association 86th Annual Conference
Charlotte, North Carolina: April 27, 2006
Dickerson A, Trujillo L, & Reistetter TA
Outcomes and measures of the older driver in Eastern North Carolina: A retrospective review
International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI)
St. Petersburg, Florida: February 3, 2005
Sangole A & Reistetter TA
Hand weight baring skills effect on function after brain injury
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
San Antonio, Texas: November 13, 2005
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Reistetter TA, Miller K, Tully T, & Ivanhoe CB
Spasticity and functional use of the upper extremity
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
San Antonio, Texas: November 13, 2005
Reistetter TA & Abreu BC
Examining the Community Integration Measure with life satisfaction
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Expo
Long Beach, California: May 15, 2005
Benny B, Francisco GE, Huls CE, & Reistetter TA
Anticoagulation errors in a freestanding rehabilitation hospital
Association of Academic Physiatrist Annual Meeting
Tucson, Arizona: February 25, 2005
Boudreaux BA, Spencer JC, & Reistetter TA
Occupational patterns following brain injury
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
San Antonio, Texas: November 11-13, 2005
Thompson K, Gartman A, Guzzetta B, Baxter MF, & Reistetter TA
Effects of constraint induced therapy on sensation, fine motor speed, dexterity, and hand strength
in children
Houston Society for Biomedical Engineering and Research 22nd Annual Meeting
Houston, Texas: February 10-11, 2005
Kaldis TD, Mendez MY, Reistetter TA, Herman CE, Serna LA, & Ivanhoe CB
The rehabilitation of persons with multiple sclerosis
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
Toronto, Canada: June 2-3, 2004
Reistetter TA
Occupation within community integration: Measurement after brain injury
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
Sugarland, Texas: October 23, 2004
Reistetter TA & Abreu BC
Community Integration after brain injury: A systematic review,
Texas Occupational Therapy Association Mountain Central Conference
Richardson, Texas: September 21, 2003
Abreu BC, Heyn PC, Reistetter TA, & Ottenbacher KJ
The effects of the predictability of an arm reaching target on seated postural stability, reaching
time and selected Minimum Data Set for nursing home residents
The University of Texas Medical Branch - Forum on Aging - Sealy Center on Aging
Galveston, Texas: September 25, 2003
Reistetter TA
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Social climate and the environment: Assessing a community educational program
The American Occupational Therapy Association’s 82nd Annual Conference and Expo
Miami, Florida: May 2, 2002
Reistetter TA
Diffusion of assistive technology innovations: perspectives of abandonment
The American Occupational Therapy Association’s 82nd Annual Conference and Expo
Miami, Florida: May 2, 2002
INVITED LECTURES
Implementing clinical research: Strategies for Successn
Texas Occupational Therapy Foundation
Course instructors: Doucet B, Hersch G, Neville M, Reistetter T
Special fundraising event: Eight hour course
Sugarland Texas: November 7, 2012
AOTF research colloquium: A new Era of rehabilitation research in occupational therapy:
Science and scientists
Moderators: Coster W & Ottenbacher K
Panelist: Doucet B, Reistetter T, Wolf T
American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference and Expo
San Diego, California: April 26, 2013
Reistetter TA
Regional variation in stroke rehabilitation outcomes
American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference and Expo
Indianapolis, Indiana: April 26-29, 2013
Reistetter TA
American Occupational Therapy Association: Representative Assembly Update
Gulf Coast East & Capital Centex District – Texas Occupational Therapy Association
March 28, 2012 & September 11, 2012
Reistetter TA
Regional variation in rehabilitation: NIH K12 scholar presentation
American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference and Expo
Orlando Florida: April 30, 2010
Reistetter TA
Community integration and aging
Galveston Brain Injury Conference
Galveston, Texas: May 2008
Reistetter TA
Spasticity Management
Physical Disabilities Special Interest Section Meeting
American Occupational Therapy Association 86th Annual Conference
Charlotte, North Carolina: April 27, 2006
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Reistetter TA, Kauffman J, Foon M, & Sirvent L
Occupational Therapy in Medical Missions
TOTA- Gulf Coast East District Meeting
Houston, Texas: November 16, 2005
Reistetter TA
Updates in spasticity management
TOTA - Gulf Coast East District Meeting
Houston, Texas: November 17, 2004
Reistetter TA
Diffusion of assistive technology innovations
Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America Annual Conference
Occupational Therapy Professional Group Meeting
Reno, Nevada: June 26, 2001
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