Acute care physical therapy involves treating patients in hospitals for short term care due to illness, trauma, surgery or accidents. The goal is timely discharge once medically stable. While fewer PTs/PTAs work in acute care compared to outpatient, salaries average $48,590 annually. Common diagnoses include joint replacements, cardiac disorders and stroke. Treatments focus on musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary systems. Acute care requires quick evaluation and treatment due to short patient stays.
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TOC 2011: Content as Application, presented by Reid SherlineSilverchair
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Evidence-based practice involves using the best available research evidence along with clinical expertise and patient preferences to make decisions about patient care. Systematic reviews summarize healthcare research to aid this process. An example is a provider recommending acetaminophen over other pain relievers to a patient with a history of stomach bleeding due to research showing it poses less risk of stomach bleeds. The process of evidence-based practice involves assessing the patient, asking a question, acquiring evidence, appraising the evidence, applying it while considering expertise, preferences and re-evaluating performance.
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2. Create a slideshow presentation summarizing their research to present to the class. The presentation must be 3-5 minutes long and include 7-12 slides covering introductory information, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment/prevention, and prognosis.
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- The hiring process at Benefis involved applying online, following up via email/phone, and an in-person interview with the acute care manager and another physical therapist.
- Important areas of knowledge for advancement in physical therapy include having a solid foundation in various diagnoses and treatment planning, as well as understanding physiological responses to treatment based on patient factors.
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This informational interview summarizes the career of a physical therapist working at an outpatient physical therapy clinic specializing in spine treatment. Some key points discussed include the importance of qualities like a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills for success. Alternative career paths in physical therapy include various clinical settings or moving into teaching. Current hot issues include reimbursement rates and the expansion of direct access to physical therapists. Both the challenges of unmotivated patients and rewards of helping patients achieve their goals are discussed.
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2) A comparative study of the classroom assessment preferences of Japanese language teachers in the Philippines and English teachers in Japan, finding that both groups preferred assessments focused on learning over assessments aimed at informing.
3) An action research report on improving student-teacher interaction in an English class in Japan, which tested the hypothesis that explaining interactive norms common in English-speaking countries would increase student participation.
Sarah Brophy works as an occupational therapist at several facilities in Myrtle Beach and Little River, South Carolina, including hospitals and nursing homes. She obtained her bachelor's degree and then a master's/doctorate in occupational therapy. Successful occupational therapists require patience and the ability to care for and understand patients. There are shadowing opportunities for students to observe therapists. The most satisfying part of Sarah's job is helping patients return to normal daily activities after injuries or medical issues.
This document provides guidance for medical students on participating successfully in outpatient clinics. It emphasizes the importance of preparation by previewing patient charts and collecting relevant historical information before clinic visits. During the visit, the student should confirm the reason for the visit, review the patient's history, perform a focused physical exam, develop an assessment and plan, and document the encounter in a structured note. Previewing patients takes 5-10 minutes and helps optimize limited time with patients and preceptors in the busy outpatient setting. Different preceptors may have varying clinical styles, so students should understand different approaches while developing their own.
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Lourdes I. Santiago is applying for a position that matches her qualifications. She has extensive experience administering offices and coordinating departments. Her resume details experience supervising medical eligibility units and assisting with insurance applications. She is confident she can be a positive asset and provides contact information to schedule an interview.
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1. Choose a disease to research and write a 3-5 page paper on, covering topics like symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis.
2. Create a slideshow presentation summarizing their research to present to the class. The presentation must be 3-5 minutes long and include 7-12 slides covering introductory information, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment/prevention, and prognosis.
3. The project is worth 20% of the student's grade and consists of the research paper due January 22nd and the presentation due January 24th. Students will be evaluated based on rub
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This document summarizes an informational interview conducted with Jordan Bradosky, a physical therapist at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT. Some key points include:
- A Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited program is required to work as a physical therapist. Continuing education is also needed.
- The hiring process at Benefis involved applying online, following up via email/phone, and an in-person interview with the acute care manager and another physical therapist.
- Important areas of knowledge for advancement in physical therapy include having a solid foundation in various diagnoses and treatment planning, as well as understanding physiological responses to treatment based on patient factors.
- A typical day involves assessing 7-10
The document summarizes the services provided by the Newport Reablement Team, which includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, and rehabilitation assistants. The team assesses and provides rehabilitation programs to help clients with various medical conditions regain independence. They work to reduce falls risks by screening clients, assessing their risk factors, and referring them to appropriate services or interventions. The team has undertaken several cycles of testing and refining a risk assessment tool to better identify clients' needs and areas for improvement.
Focus charting describes documenting from the patient's perspective by focusing on their current status, progress towards goals, and response to interventions. It brings the focus back to the patient's concerns using a focus column that incorporates aspects of patient care instead of a problem list. The narrative portion of focus charting includes documenting Data, Action, and Response (DAR) to provide a holistic emphasis on the patient and their priorities.
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This document provides guidance for students preparing for an OSCE (objective structured clinical exam) in family medicine. It outlines the format, which includes 5 stations - 2 acute patient cases, 1 chronic patient case, and 2 patient education only cases. For the acute and chronic cases, students will have 40 minutes total for history, exam, and follow up writing. They will be expected to develop a differential diagnosis and management plan. The document provides suggestions for time management during the encounters and details the written tasks required after each case, which involve documenting a history, creating a problem list and differential, and suggesting evaluations, management, and prevention plans.
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Physiotherapists are licenced professionals who assist patients to reduce pain with a range of activities and manual therapy. They help people recover from injuries, neurological disorders, birth defects, and post-surgical rehabilitation, among other things. If you are looking for physiotherapy in Gurgaon, Arya Physiotherapy Clinic is the best option for you. Here, all the therapists are experienced and well qualified. For an appointment, you can call +91-9811121392.
The optometric examination involves 4 main parts: obtaining a patient history, performing a preliminary examination, conducting a refractive examination, and assessing binocular vision. The patient history is the most important first step, as it guides the exam and allows the optometrist to make a tentative diagnosis. A thorough history involves learning about the chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, ocular history, medical history, family history, social history, and medications.
The document discusses a study on patient satisfaction in the healthcare industry in Thailand. It aims to compare patient satisfaction between public and private hospitals, hospital size, clinical departments, and patient education levels. It outlines the research questions and hypotheses. It discusses definitions of key terms and the SERVQUAL model for measuring service quality. It presents the research methodology, including the study population and sample, variables, and statistical analysis plan. The remainder of the document appears to describe the research methodology and structure for the remainder of the study.
This informational interview summarizes the career of a physical therapist working at an outpatient physical therapy clinic specializing in spine treatment. Some key points discussed include the importance of qualities like a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills for success. Alternative career paths in physical therapy include various clinical settings or moving into teaching. Current hot issues include reimbursement rates and the expansion of direct access to physical therapists. Both the challenges of unmotivated patients and rewards of helping patients achieve their goals are discussed.
The document defines and describes the nursing process, which is a problem-solving approach used by nurses to address patient health needs. It has 6 main components: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcome identification. Assessment involves collecting a health history and doing a physical exam. A nursing diagnosis identifies actual or potential patient problems that nurses can address through independent nursing action. The nursing diagnosis is developed based on assessment data and identifies the problem and its etiology.
The document discusses research methods for studying alternative medical treatments. There are three main types of research projects: 1) studying physiological effects on healthy volunteers, 2) monitoring clinical progress by comparing treated and untreated patient groups, and 3) understanding how a treatment works by testing on healthy volunteers. Careful study design, standardized treatments, and use of control groups are important to draw valid conclusions.
The document discusses research methods for studying alternative medical treatments. There are three main types of research projects: 1) studying physiological effects on healthy volunteers, 2) monitoring clinical progress by comparing treatment and control groups of patients, and 3) understanding how a particular treatment works by testing healthy volunteers. Careful study design, control groups, and follow-up assessments are important to draw valid conclusions about a treatment's efficacy.
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1) A case study exploring the teaching experiences of English language teachers in Mexico and how those experiences impacted their professional development. Difficult experiences involved student misbehavior while rewarding experiences related to achieving professional goals.
2) A comparative study of the classroom assessment preferences of Japanese language teachers in the Philippines and English teachers in Japan, finding that both groups preferred assessments focused on learning over assessments aimed at informing.
3) An action research report on improving student-teacher interaction in an English class in Japan, which tested the hypothesis that explaining interactive norms common in English-speaking countries would increase student participation.
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Acute care
1. T A R A B R U N S
Acute Care/Hospital Physical
Therapy Setting
2. Overview
Acute care defined
% of PTAs in the setting
Salaries
Types of patients (dx and
ages)
Interview with director
of physical therapy at
Avera St. Luke’s
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3. What is Acute Care?
Physical therapy is provided for patients in
hospitals who are there for short term care. Could
be due to:
Illness
Trauma recover
Surgery
accident
Goal: discharge the patient in a timely manner as
soon as they are medically healthy and have a place
to go.
4. According to apta.org:
In 2009:
estimated 8.6%
of MEMBERS
of apta worked
in the acute
setting
How many PTAs Work in the Acute Setting?
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5. Do they make the Big Bucks?
PTAs working in the acute care
setting, on average make close to:
$48,590
$23.36/hr
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6. MOST FREQUENTLY SEEN
CONDITIONS
JOINT REPLACEMENT: 13.6%
CARDIAC DISORDERS:7.7%
STROKE: 7.4%
(MEAN PERCENTAGES)
What Types of Diagnoses and
Treatments are Dealt With in
Acute Care?
7. Types
(percentage of
time spent on
each area of the
body)
Musculoskeletal: 44%
Neuromuscular: 26.4%
Integumentary: 10.4%
Cardiopulmonary: 19.2%
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9. Q 1 : T H E R E I S A L O W E R P E R C E N T A G E O F P T S
A N D P T A S W O R K I N G I N T H E A C U T E C A R E
S E T T I N G C O M P A R E D T O T H E O T H E R A R E A S .
W H A T D O Y O U T H I N K T H E R E A S O N I N G I S
B E H I N D T H I S ?
Email Interview
Leonard Suel: PT, DPT
Director of Physical Therapy at Avera St. Luke’s
10. Questions/Answers:
A1: “Healthcare has changed from an inpatient focused
model over the years to a greater emphasis on outpatient
care.”
Q2: working in acute has its challenges as do the other
areas but what is the most rewarding thing about
working in that type of setting?
A2: “Inpatient can be very fast paced and for people
that like a challenge- the day goes by very quickly.
It also is very physical and the work day is actually
also a good work out.
Patients typically are only in the hospital a few days,
which means your caseload turns over very quickly.
-involved in providing a “team” service.
11. Questions/Answers Continued:
Q3: Are there any additional skills or training that
would be helpful for a PT or PTA to have when
choosing to work in the acute setting.
A3: “There is a lot of “on the job training” required in
inpatient- but any additional education that applies to working
with patients with medical conditions is helpful- in inpatient
you are more likely to have patients that have dvts and all sorts
of other things- yes you will see this in outpatient- but more of
it will be seen in inpatient. Knowledge of lab values ect are
important.”
12. Final Answer:
Well you hope the PT/PTA is getting some good support/ has good
communication with other team members. If PT is scheduled at 9 am for
example and has sent that schedule to the floor- a good nurse will make
sure pain meds are given ahead of time, and a good nurses aide will
make sure that ted socks are on and the patient has gone to the
bathroom and is ready for PT…..all things in this world balance
themselves out- outpatient has it’s own problems such as patients
arriving late….in inpatient, pretty much your patient will be in the room
when you go to see them (unless they are having a test or procedure that
was not communicated to the PT or another department was not
following the patient’s schedule- and then that becomes an
administrative issue). So what I am saying is we do not provide extra
time for in patient as a general rule. The inpatient PTs/PTAs get very
good about working with tubes ect- yes it takes a little extra time but only
on some patients. Inpatients can have a lower activity tolerance than
outpatients – so that factors into the equation as well. So the answer is
yes the schedule accommodates these types of things.
13. H T T P : / / W W W . A P T A . O R G / A M / T E M P L A T E . C F M ? S E C T I O N = W O R
K F O R C E _ S A L A R I E S _ A N D _ S T A T S & T E M P L A T E = / M E M B E R S O N L Y
. C F M & N A V M E N U I D = 4 5 5 & C O N T E N T I D = 7 1 4 9 1 & D I R E C T L I S T C O M
B O I N D = D
H T T P : / / W W W . A P T A . O R G / A M / T E M P L A T E . C F M ? S E C T I O N = S U R V
E Y S _ A N D _ S T A T S 1 & T E M P L A T E = / M E M B E R S O N L Y . C F M & C O N T E N
T I D = 4 7 2 8 4
H T T P : / / W W W . A P T A . O R G / A M / T E M P L A T E . C F M ? S E C T I O N = P R O S
P E C T I V E _ S T U D E N T S & T E M P L A T E = / C M / H T M L D I S P L A Y . C F M & C
O N T E N T I D = 7 4 6 9 0
H T T P : / / W W W . B L S . G O V / O E S / C U R R E N T / O E S 3 1 2 0 2 1 . H T M
SOURCES:
Editor's Notes
(National averages)
Mean percentages of the major cases seen
Percentage of patients seen
For example, years ago a TKA (total knee arthroplasty) patient may need to be in the hospital for 7-10 days. Now a LOS may be 3-4 days- and for patients that are still requiring some help- they would get discharged to home health, a SNF, or simply start outpatient PT sooner
Also, people are more aware of the PT that is offered so they get help sooner before surgery is necessary.
Q2: You also have immediate access to other healthcare professionals that are working with patients at the same time- OT/SP/Respiratory/Nursing ect so you are more
Q: In this type of setting it seems that there can be a lot of prep work before actually doing a therapy session, such as, positioning the machines and cords, making sure they are wearing appropriate clothing for a transfer (most likely are in a gown but..) BUT what then is the schedule set up like since these kinds of patients take a little longer to deal with. I dont see it being much of an in and out and on to the next patient sort of thing. So, does the scheduling usually accomodate for these types of things?
A: summarization: With team work and experience the “set up” does not take as long as one might think but yes the scheule will accommodate for these types of things.