Helene M. Dumas PT, MS

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Helene M. Dumas PT, MS

Manager, The Research Center for Children with Special Health Care Needs at Franciscan Hospital for Children (FHC), Boston, MA.

Tel: 617-254-3800 Ext 5474

Email: hdumas@fhfc.org

Ms. Dumas received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University, Boston, MA and a Master of Science Degree in Human Services Administration with a concentration in Human Services Program Evaluation from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Ms. Dumas’ work includes clinical, supervisory and administrative physical therapy roles with infants, children, adolescents and adults with disabilities in various clinical settings including early intervention, public and private schools, home health and post-acute hospital care. She has participated in the development and use of functional outcomes measures for children with disabilities as well as in evaluating outcomes of care for children with physical disabilities, particularly those receiving inpatient post-acute rehabilitation.

Ms. Dumas has presented on clinical topics and research findings for local and national audiences and has academic teaching experience in pediatric, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary physical therapy at two universities. She has published numerous articles examining functional outcomes for children following acquired and traumatic brain injury and investigating care outcomes in pediatric pulmonary rehabilitation.