Christine M. McDonough
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Christine M. McDonough PT, PhD, CEEAA, FAPTA | |
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| Born | September 18, 1963 Boston, MA, USA |
| Died | December 18, 2024 (aged 61) Norwich, VT, USA |
Christine M. McDonough (September 18, 1963 – December 18, 2024)[1] was a physical therapist and health care researcher whose professional work focused on the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve outcomes in orthopaedics, geriatrics, and work disability prevention.[2]
Early Life and Education
Christine M. McDonough, 61, was born September 18, 1963, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Edward and Kathleen (Reen) McDonough. Christine McDonough grew up in Dedham, Massachusetts, and received her bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont in 1985. She was a licensed physical therapist in the state of Massachusetts as well as a certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA). She operated her own physical therapy practice in Needham, Massachusetts, for several years before moving to Norwich, Vermont, with her husband, Leonard Calandrella, where they raised their daughters, Julie and Emily. Christine McDonough earned both her master's degree and doctorate from Dartmouth College Center for Evaluative Clinical Sciences (CECS) and worked as an assistant professor and medical researcher for Boston University and University of Pittsburgh.[1][2]
Career/Professional Work
Christine McDonough joined the University of Pittsburgh Department of Physical Therapy as an assistant professor in January 2018 and was jointly appointed in University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. McDonough was a faculty member of the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and taught the Evidence-Based Practice curriculum.[2]
Dr. McDonough’s research focused on the development, dissemination, and implementation of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). She served as the CPG editor for the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and contributed as a consultant across various academies to the development of CPGs used to support the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of a range of conditions managed by physical therapists.[2]
Additionally, her research included studies on measurement of patient-reported outcomes and work disability, opioid use, and fall prevention in older adults. More recently, Dr. McDonough’s efforts were focused on the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve outcomes in orthopaedics, geriatrics, and work disability prevention.[2]
During her time at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. McDonough served as the Co-Director of the Pitt Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Implementation Lab[3] as well as a leadership position with the Pitt Dissemination and Implementation Science Collaborative.[4] Dr. McDonough also served as the Co-Director of the LeaHD Research and Data Analysis Core (RDAC)[5], Co-Director of Pilot Studies Core (PSC) of the Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR)[6], and the Director of the Techniques Component of the Learning Health Systems Rehabilitation Research Network (LeaRRn).[2][7]
Dr. McDonough acted as a journal reviewer for many publications, including ongoing service to Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, Quality of Life Research, Disability and Rehabilitation, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. She was also involved in several grant review panels, including the Veteran’s Administration Health Science Research and Development (HSR&D) Scientific Merit Review Board.[2]
Personal Life
A soccer player and fan since she was a child, Christine McDonough was also an avid sailor and spent many days on the waters of Buzzards Bay and off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. She was an enthusiastic traveler and made many trips to Europe for both business and pleasure.[1][2]
Awards and Honors
Throughout her professional career, Christine McDonough was recognized with several awards. She was awarded the Partners in Excellence Award from MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2009. In 2016, Dr. McDonough received the Jack Walker Research Award from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as well as the Excellence in Research Award from the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy. In 2017, she was recognized as an Elite Reviewer for 2017 by the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In 2023, Dr. McDonough was designated as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow by the American Physical Therapy Association.[2]
Notable Works
Peer-Reviewed Publications:[8]
- McDonough CM, Grove MR, Tosteson, TD, Lurie, JD, Hilibrand, Tosteson, ANA. Comparison of EQ-5D, HUI, and SF-36-derived societal health state values among Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) participants. Qual Life Res 2005; 14(5):1321-32. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-004-5743-2
- McDonough CM, Tian F, Ni PS, Kopits IM, Moed R, Pardasaney P, Jette AM. Development of the Computer-Adaptive Version of the Late-Life Function and Disability Instrument. Journals of Gerontology A: Medical Sciences. 2012; 67(12):1427-38. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/gls108
- McDonough CM, Ni PS, Coster WJ, Haley SM, Jette AM. Development of an IRT-based short form to assess applied cognitive function in outpatient rehabilitation. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 2016; 95(1): p. 62-71. https://doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000000340
- McDonough CM, Stoiber E, Tomek IM, Ni PS, Kim Y-j, Tian F, Jette AM. Sensitivity to change of a computer adaptive testing (CAT) instrument for outcome measurement after hip and knee arthroplasty and periacetabular osteotomy. J Othop Sports Phys Ther. 2016; 46(9):756-767. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2016.6442
- McDonough CM, Colla CH, Carmichael D, Tosteson, ANA, Tosteson TD, Bell JE, Cantu RV, Lurie JD, Bynum JPW. Falling Down on the Job: Evaluation and Treatment of Fall Risk Among Older Persons with Upper Extremity Fragility Fractures. Phys Ther. 2017 Mar 1; 97(3): 280-289. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzx009
- McDonough CM, Ni P, Peterik K, Hershberg JD, Bell LR, Chan L, Brandt DE, Jette AM. Validation of the Work-Disability Physical Function Assessment Battery. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 Sept; 99(9): 1798-1804. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2018.04.014
- Jette AM, Ni P, Rasch E, Marfeo E, McDonough C, Brandt D, Kazis L, Chan L. The Work Disability Functional Assessment Battery (WD-FAB). Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2019 Aug; 30(3):561-572. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2019.03.004
- Kazis LE., Ameli O, Rothendler J, Garrity B, Cabral H, McDonough C, Carey K, Stein M, Sanghavi D, Elton D, Fritz J, Saper R. An observational retrospective study of the association of initial health care provider for new-onset low back pain with early and long-term opioid use. British Medical Journal 2019 Sep; 9(9): e028633. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028633
- Garrity B, McDonough C, Ameli O, Rothendler J, Carey K, Cabral H, Stein M, Saper R, Kazis LE, Unrestricted Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services Is Associated With Lower Health Care Utilization and Costs in Patients With New-Onset Low Back Pain, Phys Ther. 2020 Jan 23; 100(1): 107-115. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzz152
- Huyck KL, McDonough CM, Kennedy DD, Phillips JDP, Haig AJ. Return to Work in the Pandemic - Considerations Beyond Infection. PM R. 2021 Sep; 13(9): 1044-1049. https://doi.org/10.1002/pmrj.12528
- Binder EF, Christensen JC, Stevens-Lapsley J, Bartley J, Berry SD, Dobs AS, Fortinsky RH, Hildreth KL, Kiel DP, Kuchel GA, Marcus RL, McDonough CM, Orwig D, Sinacore DR, Schwartz RS, Volpi E, Magaziner J, Schechtman KB. A multi-center trial of exercise and testosterone therapy in women after hip fracture: Design, methods and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Contemp Clin Trials. 2021 May; 104: 106356. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2021.106356
- Bullock GS, Duncan P, McMurtrie E, Henry K, Graves BF, Lake AR, McDonough CM. Feasibility of Implementing Patient-Reported and Physical Performance Measures to Identify and Manage Fall Risk in Older Adults Within a Secondary Fracture Clinic. J Appl Gerontol. 2024 Jun; 43(6): 745-754. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648231220481
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "CHRISTINE MCDONOUGH Obituary (1963 - 2024) - Boston, VT - Boston Globe". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 "A Tribute to Worthingham Fellow Christine McDonough, PT, PhD, FAPTA". APTA. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ↑ "Implementation Lab". ctsi.pitt.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ↑ "People | DISC Leadership".
- ↑ "Christine McDonough | The LeaHD Center". sites.brown.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ↑ "Our Team | Center on Health Services Training & Research". www.bu.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ↑ "Christine McDonough, PT, PhD | LeaRRn". sites.brown.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
- ↑ "McDonough CM - Search Results - PubMed". PubMed. Retrieved 2025-05-12.
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