Deborah Jehu
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
School of Public Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
The Graduate School
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Dr. Deborah Jehu is an Assistant Professor in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Department at Augusta University. Her research aims to generate new insights into 1) refining therapeutic interventions; 2) refining falls-risk assessments; and 3) providing a better overall understanding of cognition and mobility in aging populations. She has worked with a wide variety of aging populations, such as: healthy older adults, and older adults who fall, as well as those with total knee arthroplasty, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, mild traumatic brain injury, and mild cognitive impairment. She has collaborated with researchers, interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, health authorities, and industry partners across the world, which has provided her with a unique perspective on fall prevention research. Her research has implications for treatment and monitoring strategies as well as understanding fundamental concepts of cognition and mobility in aging populations. Trainees interested in working with Dr. Jehu should contact her directly.
Education
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Ph.D., Exercise Physiology and Kinesi
University of Ottawa, 2017
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MS, Kinesiology
Brock University, 2012
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BSK, Kinesiology
Brock University, 2010
Awards & Honors
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High Five My Mentor Award
Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, 2024
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Material Award
Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, 2024
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Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching First-Year PhD Students
The Graduate School, Augusta University, 2024
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Registration Award
Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, 2024
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Scholars Transforming Through Research Advocacy Program
Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, 2024
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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APHS 8130
Grant Writing
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APHS 9210
Investigation of a Problem
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APHS 8503
Research Process
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CURS 2990
Undergrad Research I
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The Impact of Dual-Tasks and Disease Severity on Posture, Gait, and Functional Mobility among People Living with Dementia in Residential Care Facilities: A Pilot Study, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Q&A: Promoting Patient Physical Activity and Preventing Falls, 2024
Other
- How Modern Care and Technology are Revolutionizing Fall Prevention for the Elderly, 2024
Other
- The Measurement and Reporting of Falls: Recommendations for Research on Falls Data Collection and Capturing Social Determinants of Health., 2024
Other
- Effects of 8 Weeks of Balance Training, Virtual Training, and Combined Exercise on Lower Limb Muscle Strength Balance, and Functional Mobility Among Older Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial: Response., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
1) refining therapeutic interventions
2) refining falls-risk assessments
3) providing a better overall understanding of cognition and mobility in aging populations.
Trainees interested in working with Dr. Jehu should contact her directly.
Department Service
College Service
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School of Public Health Faculty Recruitment
2024 - Present
Role: Other
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School of Public Health Biweekly Meeting
2023 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
University Service
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Graduate Research Day
2024 - Present
Role: Other
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Undergraduate Research and Fine Arts Conference
2023 - Present
Role: Other
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Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Faculty Advisory Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Maturitas
2024 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal
2023 - Present
Role: Editor, Associate Editor
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International Society for Posture and Gait Research
2022 - Present
Role: Other
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Journal of Frailty, Sarcopenia, and Falls
2022 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences
2022 - Present
Role: Reviewer
