Freburger JK. An Analysis of the Relationship Between the Utilization of Physical Therapy Services and Outcomes for Patients With Acute Stroke. Phys Ther. 1999;79:906–918. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/79.10.906

Abstract Background and Purpose. Little research has been conducted on the outcomes of care for people who have had a stroke. In this study, the relationship between physical therapy utilization and outcomes of care for patients with acute stroke was examined. Subjects. The sample consisted of 6,342 patients treated in US academic health center hospitals in 1996 who survived their inpatient stay and received physical therapy. Methods. The primary data source was the University HealthSystem Consortium Clinical Data Base. Physical therapy use was assessed by examining physical therapy charges. Outcomes of care were assessed in terms of the total cost of care (ie, whether the cost of care was more costly or less costly than expected, taking into account patient characteristics) and in terms of discharge destination (ie, whether the patient was discharged home or elsewhere). Regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between physical therapy use and outcomes. Results. Physical therapy use was directly related to a total cost of care that was less than expected and to an increased probability of discharge home. Conclusion and Discussion. The results of this study provide preliminary evidence to support the use of physical therapy in the acute care of patients with strokes and indicate the need for further study of this topic.

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The Relationship Between Duration of Physical Therapy Services in the Acute Care Setting and Change in Functional Status in Patients With Lower-Extremity Orthopedic Problems

Physical Therapy ◽

10.1093/ptj/78.1.19 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 78 (1) ◽

pp. 19-24 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Kathryn E Roach ◽

Deanna Ally ◽

Brian Finnerty ◽

Dennis Watkins ◽

Bini A Litwin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Lower Extremity ◽

Functional Status ◽

Acute Care ◽

Care Setting ◽

Acute Care Setting ◽

Therapy Services ◽

The Relationship ◽

Physical Therapy Services

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Use of real-time videoconferencing to deliver physical therapy services: A scoping review of published and emerging evidence

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare ◽

10.1177/1357633x19854647 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (10) ◽

pp. 581-589 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Stephanie Horsley ◽

Gunnar Schock ◽

Stacey L Grona ◽

Kara Montieth ◽

Bryttnee Mowat ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Real Time ◽

English Language ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Therapy Assessment ◽

Process Outcomes ◽

Study Characteristics ◽

Therapy Services ◽

Videoconferencing Technology ◽

Physical Therapy Services

Introduction Telehealth may be a viable means to deliver physical therapy services across a range of practice settings and health conditions; however, there is limited uptake of telehealth in clinical practice. The purpose of this study is to examine and describe trends, gaps and opportunities in published and emerging evidence regarding the use of real-time videoconferencing to deliver physical therapy services. Methods Four databases and three trial registries were searched using terms for physical therapy and telehealth. Inclusion criteria were primary studies, systematic reviews and published trial registries that had the following features: physical therapy assessment and/or treatment, real-time videoconferencing and English language. Title/abstract, full text screening and data extraction were completed by pairs of independent reviewers. Descriptive statistics stratified by published research and trial registry records were used to summarize study characteristics. Results A total of 100 studies (80 published and 20 trial registries) were included. Australia, Canada and the US have the highest proportion of published and emerging research (63%). The majority of conditions studied were musculoskeletal (42%). Computers were the most common videoconferencing technology used (31%) and only 14% of studies reported using a secure platform. The majority of studies examined health outcomes (64%) and process outcomes (65%), while only 32% reported system outcomes. Discussion Research in the field of telehealth and physical therapy is growing and becoming increasingly diverse with the advancements in technology.

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