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Shilpa Krishnan

  • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
    Assistant Professor
  • shilpa.krishnan@emory.edu
  • My research lab
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Academic Appointment

Education

Degrees

  • PhD from University of Pittsburgh
  • Bachelors in Physical Therapy from D.Y. Patil University
  • Masters in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Physical Therapy) from University of Pittsburgh

Research

Publications

  • Perceptions of stroke survivors regarding factors affecting adoption of technology and exergames for rehabilitation.
    PM R Volume: 15 Page(s): 1403 - 1410
    11/01/2023 Authors: Krishnan S; Mandala MA; Wolf SL; Howard A; Kesar TM
  • Physical and Psychological Burden among Caregivers of Latinx Older Adults with Stroke and Multimorbidity.
    Ethn Dis Volume: 33 Page(s): 156 - 162
    09/01/2023 Authors: Krishnan S; Chen HT; Caston S; Rho S
  • The Impact of Complementary and Integrative Medicine Following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil Volume: 38 Page(s): E33 - E43
    01/01/2023 Authors: Kim S; Mortera MH; Wen P-S; Thompson KL; Lundgren K; Reed WR; Sasson N; Towner Wright S; Vora A; Krishnan S
  • STROKE IN YOUNG ADULTS: STATE OF SCIENCE
    Volume: 17 Page(s): 306 - 306
    12/31/2022 Authors: Krishnan S; Joseph J; Roberts P
  • Pressure Injury on Poststroke Admission Assessment to Skilled Nursing Facilities: Risk Factors, Management, and Impact on Rehabilitation.
    J Am Med Dir Assoc Volume: 23 Page(s): 1718.e13 - 1718.e20
    10/01/2022 Authors: Krishnan S; Hong I; Couture G; Tzen Y-T; Reistetter T
  • Lower AM-PAC 6-Clicks Basic Mobility Score Predicts Discharge to a Postacute Care Facility Among Patients in Cardiac Intensive Care Units.
    Phys Ther Volume: 102
    01/01/2022 Authors: Whitlock KC; Mandala M; Bishop KL; Moll V; Sharp JJ; Krishnan S
  • Effectiveness of Brain Gaming in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    J Am Med Dir Assoc Volume: 22 Page(s): 2281 - 2288.e5
    11/01/2021 Authors: Kletzel SL; Sood P; Negm A; Heyn PC; Krishnan S; Machtinger J; Hu X; Devos H
  • Postacute Care: A Guide for People With Dementia and Their Caregiver.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil Volume: 102 Page(s): 1041 - 1044
    05/01/2021 Authors: Downer B; Knox S; Chen Wong D; Faieta J; Krishnan S
  • Exercise interventions for older adults with Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.
    Syst Rev Volume: 10 Page(s): 6
    01/04/2021 Authors: Faieta JM; Devos H; Vaduvathiriyan P; York MK; Erickson KI; Hirsch MA; Downer BG; van Wegen EEH; Wong DC; Philippou E
  • Using a Survey to Characterize Rehabilitation Professionals' Perceptions and Use of Complementary, Integrative, and Alternative Medicine.
    J Altern Complement Med Volume: 26 Page(s): 663 - 665
    08/01/2020 Authors: Kim S; Capo-Lugo C; Reed WR; Vora A; Ehsanian R; Krishnan S; Hu X; Galantino ML; Mortera MH; Beattie A
  • Inconsistent Classification of Mild Stroke and Implications on Health Services Delivery.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil Volume: 101 Page(s): 1243 - 1259
    07/01/2020 Authors: Roberts PS; Krishnan S; Burns SP; Ouellette D; Pappadis MR
  • Falls Risk and Alzheimer Disease: A Patient Guide.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil Volume: 101 Page(s): 931 - 935
    05/01/2020 Authors: Kahya M; Sood P; Devos H; Krishnan S; Hirsch MA; Heyn P
  • Nonimmersive Brain Gaming for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment: A Scoping Review.
    Gerontologist Volume: 59 Page(s): e764 - e781
    11/16/2019 Authors: Sood P; Kletzel SL; Krishnan S; Devos H; Negm A; Hoffecker L; Machtinger J; Hu X; Heyn PC
  • Lived experiences of chronic cognitive and mood symptoms among community-dwelling adults following stroke: a mixed-methods analysis.
    Aging Ment Health Volume: 23 Page(s): 1227 - 1233
    09/01/2019 Authors: Pappadis MR; Krishnan S; Hay CC; Jones B; Sander AM; Weller SC; Reistetter TA
  • Classification of Mild Stroke: A Mapping Review.
    PM R Volume: 11 Page(s): 996 - 1003
    09/01/2019 Authors: Schwartz JK; Capo-Lugo CE; Akinwuntan AE; Roberts P; Krishnan S; Belagaje SR; Kovic M; Burns SP; Hu X; Danzl M
  • Stroke Survivors' Perspectives on Post-Acute Rehabilitation Options, Goals, Satisfaction, and Transition to Home.
    J Neurol Phys Ther Volume: 43 Page(s): 160 - 167
    07/01/2019 Authors: Krishnan S; Hay CC; Pappadis MR; Deutsch A; Reistetter TA
  • Preferences for Communicating about Breast Cancer Screening Among Racially/Ethnically Diverse Older Women.
    Health Commun Volume: 34 Page(s): 702 - 706
    06/01/2019 Authors: Hoover DS; Pappadis MR; Housten AJ; Krishnan S; Weller SC; Giordano SH; Bevers TB; Goodwin JS; Volk RJ
  • Experiences and Needs of Older Adults Following Hurricane Ike: A Pilot Study of Long-Term Consequences.
    Health Promot Pract Volume: 20 Page(s): 31 - 37
    01/01/2019 Authors: Krishnan S; Pappadis MR; Runo R; Graham JE
  • Overview of pharmacological interventions after traumatic brain injuries: impact on selected outcomes.
    Brain Inj Volume: 33 Page(s): 442 - 455
    01/01/2019 Authors: Kim S; Mortera M; Hu X; Krishnan S; Hoffecker L; Herrold A; Terhorst L; King L; Machtinger J; Zumsteg JM
  • Measurement Validity of the Low Vision Independence Measure (LVIM).
    Am J Occup Ther Volume: 73 Page(s): 7303205070p1 - 7303205070p11
    01/01/2019 Authors: Smith TM; Krishnan S; Hong I; Reistetter TA
  • Overview of Common Complementary and Integrative Approaches to Managing Chronic Pain: A Guide for Patients With Chronic Pain.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil Volume: 99 Page(s): 2393 - 2394
    11/01/2018 Authors: Krishnan S; Anderson D; Chan S; Kim S; Reistetter T; Sood P; Mortera MH; Heesakker JM; Heyn PC
  • Perceptions of overdetection of breast cancer among women 70 years of age and older in the USA: a mixed-methods analysis.
    BMJ Open Volume: 8 Page(s): e022138
    06/14/2018 Authors: Pappadis MR; Volk RJ; Krishnan S; Weller SC; Jaramillo E; Hoover DS; Giordano SH; Tan A; Sheffield KM; Housten AJ
  • Patient-centered mobility outcome preferences according to individuals with stroke and caregivers: a qualitative analysis.
    Disabil Rehabil Volume: 40 Page(s): 1401 - 1409
    06/01/2018 Authors: Krishnan S; Pappadis MR; Weller SC; Fisher SR; Hay CC; Reistetter TA
  • Resistance to discontinuing breast cancer screening in older women: A qualitative study.
    Psychooncology Volume: 27 Page(s): 1635 - 1641
    06/01/2018 Authors: Housten AJ; Pappadis MR; Krishnan S; Weller SC; Giordano SH; Bevers TB; Volk RJ; Hoover DS
  • Impact of Multiple Chronic Conditions on Activity Limitations Among Older Mexican-American Care Recipients.
    Prev Chronic Dis Volume: 15 Page(s): E51
    05/03/2018 Authors: Collins DM; Downer B; Kumar A; Krishnan S; Li C-Y; Markides KS; Karmarkar AM
  • Predictors of pressure ulcer incidence following traumatic spinal cord injury: a secondary analysis of a prospective longitudinal study.
    Spinal Cord Volume: 56 Page(s): 28 - 34
    01/01/2018 Authors: Brienza D; Krishnan S; Karg P; Sowa G; Allegretti AL
  • Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Perspectives on Post-Stroke Visual Concerns and Long-Term Consequences.
    Behav Neurol Volume: 2018 Page(s): 1463429
    01/01/2018 Authors: Smith TM; Pappadis MR; Krishnan S; Reistetter TA
  • Inflammatory Mediators Associated With Pressure Ulcer Development in Individuals With Pneumonia After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot Study.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil Volume: 98 Page(s): 1792 - 1799
    09/01/2017 Authors: Krishnan S; Vodovotz Y; Karg PE; Constantine G; Sowa GA; Constantine FJ; Brienza DM
  • Association between presence of pneumonia and pressure ulcer formation following traumatic spinal cord injury.
    J Spinal Cord Med Volume: 40 Page(s): 415 - 422
    07/01/2017 Authors: Krishnan S; Karg PE; Boninger ML; Brienza DM
  • Needs of Stroke Survivors as Perceived by Their Caregivers: A Scoping Review.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil Volume: 96 Page(s): 487 - 505
    07/01/2017 Authors: Krishnan S; Pappadis MR; Weller SC; Stearnes M; Kumar A; Ottenbacher KJ; Reistetter TA
  • Coping With Caregiver Burnout When Caring for a Person With Neurodegenerative Disease: A Guide for Caregivers.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil Volume: 98 Page(s): 805 - 807
    04/01/2017 Authors: Krishnan S; York MK; Backus D; Heyn PC
  • Program Interruptions and Short-Stay Transfers Represent Potential Targets for Inpatient Rehabilitation Care-Improvement Efforts.
    Am J Phys Med Rehabil Volume: 95 Page(s): 850 - 861
    11/01/2016 Authors: Middleton A; Graham JE; Krishnan S; Ottenbacher KJ
  • Early Detection of Pressure Ulcer Development Following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury Using Inflammatory Mediators.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil Volume: 97 Page(s): 1656 - 1662
    10/01/2016 Authors: Krishnan S; Karg PE; Boninger ML; Vodovotz Y; Constantine G; Sowa GA; Brienza DM
  • Predictive validity of the Spinal Cord Injury Pressure Ulcer Scale (SCIPUS) in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury.
    NeuroRehabilitation Volume: 38 Page(s): 401 - 409
    04/06/2016 Authors: Krishnan S; Brick RS; Karg PE; Tzen Y-T; Garber SL; Sowa GA; Brienza DM
  • Predictors of 30-Day Readmission Following Inpatient Rehabilitation for Patients at High Risk for Hospital Readmission.
    Phys Ther Volume: 96 Page(s): 62 - 70
    01/01/2016 Authors: Fisher SR; Graham JE; Krishnan S; Ottenbacher KJ
  • A Computational, Tissue-Realistic Model of Pressure Ulcer Formation in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury.
    PLoS Comput Biol Volume: 11 Page(s): e1004309
    06/01/2015 Authors: Ziraldo C; Solovyev A; Allegretti A; Krishnan S; Henzel MK; Sowa GA; Brienza D; An G; Mi Q; Vodovotz Y
  • Inflammatory biomarker CRP: association with microvessel occlusion in pediatric sickle cell disease
    Volume: 7 Page(s): 931 - 931
    07/01/2009 Authors: Krishnan S; Setty YBN; Dampier C; Rao A; Gayen-Betal S; Stuart M
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