Joan Darbee PT, PhD

Lecturer, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr. Darbee received her B.S. in Physical Therapy in 1973 from the University of Pittsburgh and her M.S. in Physical therapy in 1983 from Boston University. She received her Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2000. Dr. Darbee has been with the University of Kentucky since 2000.

Research / Scholarship

  • Chronic lung disease
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Airway clearance
  • Ventilation distribution

 

Current Publications

Darbee JC, Ohtake PJ, Grant BBJ, Cerny FJ. "Physiologic Evidence for the Efficacy of Positive Expiratory Pressure as an Airway Clearance Technique in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis," Physical Therapy, 2004;84 (6): 524-537.

Darbee JC, Kanga JF, Ohtake PJ. "Physiologic Evidence for High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation and Positive Expiratory Pressure Breathing in Hospitalized Patients with Cystic Fibrosis," Physical Therapy, 2005; 85 (12): 1278-1289.

Darbee, JC and Ohtake, PH. "Outcomes Measures in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: Medical Research Council (MRC) Dyspnea Scale," Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal 17(1): 30-38, 2006.

Educational Focus

Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Foundational Skills
  • Pathology & Clinical Application
  • Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
  • Management of Neurological Systems II (Spinal Cord Injury)
Special Elective: Hippotherapy
  • Diagnosis & Management of the Complex Patient
  • Research: Analysis and Outcomes
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Evidence Based Practice
  • Complex Patient

 

Clinical Work

Dr. Darbee has practiced in Cystic Fibrosis and Pediatric Pulmonary Centers for many years.

Other Associations

Member of the Educational Committee - National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Joan Darbee, Ph.D.

Joan Darbee PT, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
darbee@uky.edu

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Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0200
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