The Process of Developing a Textbook

In this episode for the HET podcast, we are joined by Dr. Kenneth L Miller, PT, DPT and Dr. Melissa  L. Bednarek, PT, DPT, PhD. They talk about their why’s for creating a textbook and what the process is like! Biographies: Kenneth L Miller, PT, DPT is a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist, advanced credentialed exercise expert for aging adults and credentialed clinical instructor from APTA. He has over 26 years of clinical practice with the older adult population. Dr Miller is an assistant professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center with dual appointments in the Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health Professions and in the Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. His clinical focus is on best practices for use with the older adult population. He has spoken nationally and internationally on topics of gerontology including primary prevention, frailty, outcome measures and pharmacology. He serves on several editorial boards related to geriatric care and physical therapy education including Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation where he was guest editor for a thematic issue dedicated to pharmacology and nutrition.  He serves the physical therapy profession as director of practice for the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy and on several Academy Task Forces. Most recently, he has helped to develop the best practice guidelines for the academy that describe best practices for care of older adults. Most recently, he has served as co-editor of the Ciccone’s Pharmacology in Rehabilitation 5th edition textbook update. [email protected]  @kenmpt   Melissa  L. Bednarek, PT, DPT, PhD is board certified in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy.  She is currently an Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA where she teaches clinical physiology, cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy and the pharmacology thread in the curriculum.  With her 20+ years of clinical experience in acute care, home health and outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation, she has also taught a number of continuing education courses.  She has published on the use of high-fidelity simulation in entry-level DPT education as well as interprofessional education.  Most recently she served as co-editor of the Ciccone’s Pharmacology in Rehabilitation 5th Edition update. [email protected]