School
School of Physical Therapy
Department
School of Physical Therapy
Office Location
10 Lincoln, 207G
Worcester
Office Phone Office Phone: 508.373.5711
About
Dr. Bellows teaches across the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at MCPHS in areas including evidence-based practice, pediatrics, motor control and motor learning. She is a board-certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist and practices per diem at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
Her scholarship focuses on implementation of best practices in clinical and school-based physical therapy, knowledge translation and professional development. She serves as Co-Chair of the APTA Pediatrics Knowledge Translation Committee and is on the editorial board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.
Education
- DHSc, University of Indianapolis
- MHS, University of Indianapolis
- BS, Ithaca College
Research Interests
- Implementation science and practice in pediatric and cancer rehabilitation
- Building the implementation practice workforce
- Accessible healthcare/wellness for adults with childhood-onset conditions
Programs
Featured Affiliations
American Physical Therapy Association
WebsiteAcademy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
WebsiteAcademy of Physical Therapy Research
WebsiteEducation
- DHSc, University of Indianapolis
- MHS, University of Indianapolis
- BS, Ithaca College
Research Interests
- Implementation science and practice in pediatric and cancer rehabilitation
- Building the implementation practice workforce
- Accessible healthcare/wellness for adults with childhood-onset conditions
Programs
Publications
- Reszel, J., Daub, O., Leese, J, Augustsson, H., Bellows, D.M., Cassidy, C.E., Crowner, B.E., Dunn, S.I., Goodwin, L.B., Hoens, A.M., Hunter, S.C., Lynch, E.A., Moore, J.L., Rafferty, M., Romney, W., Stacey, D., KTI CBI Study Team, Graham ID. Essential content for teaching implementation practice in healthcare: A multiple-methods study of teams offering capacity-building initiatives. Implement Sci Commun 2023;4:151. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10680357/
- Christensen, C., Bellows, D.M. Special Communication: 2022 APTA Pediatrics Knowledge Translation Lecture: Clinicians and researchers collaborate to implement a segmental approach to trunk control. Ped Phys Ther. 2023;10:387-396. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000001044. Epub 2023 Sep 2. PMID: 37747974.
- Bellows, D.M., Christensen, C., Welch, D. Commentary on “Clinical Outcomes of an Intensity Program for Children with Movement Challenges.” Pediatr Phys Ther. 2023;35(3):329. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000001025
- Bellows DM, Smith S. Commentary on “Enhancing the Content Validity of Self-Reported Physical Activity Self-Efficacy in Adolescents: A Qualitative Study” Pediatric Physical Therapy. 34(4):528, October 2022. doi: 10.1097/pep.0000000000000945
- Raven M, Bellows DM, Goins TR. Knowledge Translation in Pediatric Physical Therapy Fact Sheet. 2022.
- Romney W, Bellows DM, Tavernite JP, Salbach N, Deutsch JE. Knowledge Translation Research to Promote Behavior Changes in Rehabilitation: Use of Theoretical Frameworks and Tailored Interventions: A Scoping Review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2021;S0003-9993(21)00145-3. 2021.01.076. Epub ahead of print. Feb 6. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003999321001453
- Bailes, A.F., Gannotti, M.E., Bellows, D.M., Schusterman, M., Lyman, J. Caregiver Knowledge and Preferences for Gross Motor Function Information in Cerebral Palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2018;60(12):1264-1270. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13994. Epub 2018 Aug 21.
- Andersen SM, Bubela D, Grabowski M, Bellows DM, Rao C. Physical Therapy in Connecticut Schools: Best Practices and Resources. Published online by APTA Connecticut. https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/special-education/physicaltherapyinconnecticutschools.pdf
- Gannotti, M.E.; Law, M.; Bailes, A.F., O'Neil, M.E., Williams, U., DiRezze, B., Expert Panel (Andrade, C., Bagley, A., Bellows, D.M., York, S.C., Crooks, L., Gorton, G.E., Hurley, D., Leiter, M., Malczynski, M., Reder, R., Scalzitti, D., Schreiber, J., Shah D., Watson, D.) Comparative Effectiveness Research and Children With Cerebral Palsy: Identifying a Conceptual Framework and Specifying Measures. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2016;28:58-69. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000203.
Awards and Honors
- APTA Pediatrics Knowledge Translation Lecture Award (with Catie Christensen), 2022.
- MCPHS Scholarship of Application Faculty Award (2024)