Deborah Jehu
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
School of Public Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
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 8503
Research Process
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APHS 9210
Investigation of a Problem
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CURS 2990
Undergrad Research I
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CURS 4990
Undergrad Research III
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APHS 9001
Advanced Topics
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APHS 8130
Grant Writing
Teaching Interests
1) Research methods
2) Grant writing
3) Fall prevention
4) Dementia management and prevention
5) Mild traumatic brain injury in older adults
6) Health promotion
7) Scientific writing
8) Case-based critical appraisal
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- The feasibility, acceptability, and effects of the adapted 6-month Otago exercise program on cognitive, physical, and psychological function in people living with dementia in residential care facilities: The ENABLED randomized controlled trial., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Editorial: Exploring effects of group and partnership dynamics in dance on mental and physical health., 2025
Other
- Social support may not impact physical function outcomes following a tango or walking intervention in people with Parkinson’s disease: an exploratory analysis of a randomized controlled trial, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Effects of Six Months of Exercise on Single- and Dual-Task Posture, Gait, and Functional Mobility Relative to Usual Care Alone Among People Living with Dementia: The ENABLED Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Risk Factors for Fall-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review Highlighting Research Gaps, 2025
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
