Research Publications:

Seils, M., Lazinski, M., Brown, M. R., & Haladay, D. E. (2026). Leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Technology for Enhanced Accreditation Preparedness and Compliance in Physical Therapy EducationJournal of Physical Therapy Education https://doi.org/10.1097/JTE.0000000000000486

Bartlo, P., Seils, M., & Policella, M. (2026). A pilot study in student perceptions of technology-enhanced learning in DPT education. Health Professions Education, 12(4), 7.

Seils, M., & Nguyen, T. (2025). The impact of COVID-19 on technology, interprofessional collaboration, and operations within home health care. In Meaningful work in a post-COVID age: The impact of new technology (Series in Research Management). Emerald Publishing.

Jaworski, J., Makowski, B., Weaver, M., Seils, M., & Scheid, J. L. (2025). The effect of assistive devices on the accuracy of Fitbits in healthy individuals: A brief report. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22(7), 1100.

Scheid, J.L., Edwards, C., Seils, M., & West, S.L. (2022). Perceived Exertion during Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity while Mask Wearing: A Quantitative and Qualitative Pilot Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(9), 5698. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095698

Research Poster/Video Presentations:

Keith, T., Pfeifenberger, Gehm, K., DiRose, L., Chimenti, C., Bartlo, P., Seils, M., and Ross, M. Risk for Hospitalization in Patients with a Cardiovascular Diagnosis in a Home Health Care Setting.  Combined Sections Meeting. Anaheim, CA. February 2026. (Poster Presentation).

Keith, T., Pfeifenberger, Gehm, K., DiRose, L., Chimenti, C., Bartlo, P., Seils, M., and Ross, M. Utilization of Physical Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Diagnoses in a Home Health Care Setting. Combined Sections Meeting. Anaheim, CA. February 2026. (Poster Presentation).

Scheid, J., Jaworski, J., Makowski, B., Weaver, M., and  Seils, M. The Effect of Assistive Devices on the Accuracy of Fitbits in Healthy Individuals. Combined Sections Meeting. Anaheim, CA. February 2026. (Poster Presentation).

Kessler, S., Seils, M. The Prevalence and Experience of Burnout Among Physical Therapists in Home Health Care. Combined Sections Meeting. Anaheim, CA. February 2026. (Poster Presentation).

Seils, M., Policella, M., & Mayer, J. Ready for Anything: Strengthening Clinical Skills and Confidence Through an Integrated Standardized Patient Examination. Educational Leadership Conference. Kansas City, MO. October 2025. (Poster Presentation).

Ross, M., Riley, J., Shelander, A., Sidoti, K., Stash, A., & Seils, M. Assessment of Hospitalization Risk in Patients Seen in a Home Health Care Setting. APTA New York Conference. Albany, NY. June 2025 (Poster Presentation).

Ross, M., Haskell, A., Nowak, C., Radzyminski, K., Staley, L., Chimenti, C., & Seils, M. Utilization of Physical Therapy in Home Health Care. Combined Sections Meeting. Houston, TX. February 2025. (Poster Presentation).

Seils, M., Hoyden, D., Musielak, G., Ogden, Z., Parker, R., Kessler, S., & Scheid, J. DPT Students’ Perspectives on Leadership Training utilizing the ACAPT Leadership Compass. Educational Leadership Conference. Oakland, CA. October 2024. (Poster Presentation).

Seils, M., Green, M., Scheid, J., & Gunterstockman, B. Career Readiness Simulated Interviews: Perceptions of Interviewers and Physical Therapy Students. Educational Leadership Conference. Oakland, CA. October 2024. (Poster Presentation).

Seils, M., Bartlo, P., & Policella, M. If You Haven’t Started Using Technology-Enhanced Learning in DPT Curriculum, Now Is the Time! Educational Leadership Conference. Oakland, CA. October 2024. (Poster Presentation).

Ross, M., Favaro, L., Scheid, J., & Seils , M. Effects of an Interprofessional Education Experience on Physical Therapist Student’s Readiness to Learn with Other Healthcare Professionals. Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA. February 2024. (Poster Presentation).

Ross, M., Sidoti, K., Shelander, A., Stash, A., Riley, J., Chimenti, C., & Seils, M. Assessment of Risk for Hospitalization in Patients Seen in a Home Health Care Setting. Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA. February 2024. (Poster Presentation).

Ross, M., Seils, M., Chimenti, C., Jodush, N., Bushway, A., Hsu, C., & Matibag, N. Factors Associated with Hospitalization in Patients Seen in a Home Health Care Setting. Combined Sections Meeting. Boston, MA. February 2024. (Poster Presentation).

Seils, M., Hartley Beck, R., Gillette, J., Kazmierczak, A., Kessler, S., Kurian, A., Laquitara, A., & Mazzone, M. Perceptions of Leadership Training in Professional Phase Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. Philadelphia, PA. October 2023. (Poster Presentation).

Seils, M., Bartlo, P., & Policella, M. This isn’t the 90’s anymore: DPT student’s perceptions of technology enhanced learning. Educational Leadership Conference. Philadelphia, PA. October 2023. (Poster Presentation).

Ross, M., Favaro, L., Scheid, J, & Seils, M. Effects of an Interprofessional Education Experience on Physical Therapist Student’s Readiness to Learn with Other Healthcare Professionals. Educational Leadership Conference. Philadelphia, PA. October 2023. (Poster Presentation).

Seils, M., Dever, K., & Berman, J. (2022). Perceptions & Engagement of Interprofessional Collaboration between Registered Nurses and Physical Therapists in a Home Health Care Setting. Network in Aging of Western New York, INC. 2022 Annual Meeting, Buffalo, New York, November 3, 2022 (Recorded Video Presentation). 

Lepkowski, B., Cushman, S., Losapio, J., Nguyen, T., & Seils, M. The Effects of COVID-19 on Interprofessional Collaboration between Physical Therapists and Registered Nurses in Home Health Care. Network in Aging of Western New York, INC. 2022 Annual Meeting, Buffalo, New York, November 3, 2022 (Recorded Video Presentation).

Scheid, J.L., Edwards, C., Seils, M., & West, S.L. “Ratings of Perceived Exertion during Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity while Mask Wearing”. ACSM's (American College of Sport Medicine) 2022 Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, June 3, 2022. (Poster Presentation).

Mowder-Tinney, J., Collesano, N., Dewey, E., Grant, M., Schwartz, J., Chimenti, C,. & Seils, M. The Impact of Interprofessional Collaboration in the Home Health Care Setting. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA February 2018. (Poster Presentation).

Vore M, Douthit C, Falter K, Feuerstein D, & Seils M. The Effectiveness of Fampridine on Ambulatory Function of Individuals with MS. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Neurology Section. Las Vegas, NV. February 2014. (Poster Presentation).

Seils M. & Mowder-Tinney J. Comprehensive Intervention Plan for an Individual with a Full Hip Disarticulation due to an Aortic Dissection. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Federal Section. Las Vegas, NV. February 2014. (Poster Presentation).