Credit Hours
1.75 Scientific Credits
Learning Objectives
- Describe how the use of outcome measures has been integrated into value-based physical therapy practice.
- Discuss the recent evidence concerning application of selected outcome measures for patient populations commonly treated by O&P clinicians.
- Distinguish differences between performance based and patient reported outcome measures and the potential value for different constructs related to patient care, treatment prescription and documentation.
Course Description
The Immediate and Long-Term Value of Outcome Measures in Clinical Practice: Lessons Learned from the Physical Therapy Profession (AM2025-OS12)
Outcome measures are widely known to be important tools for a variety of reasons in the clinical practice setting. These reasons include determining current patient functional capabilities or limitations, more precise treatment prescription, tracking change over time, justifying clinical decision-making, objective documentation and facilitating communication with patients. The widespread and consistent use of outcome measures is common practice across the allied healthcare professions, however, remains a challenge for many practicing clinicians. Interestingly, the appropriate use of the outcome measure can actually reduce patient care time and increase the efficiency of clinical practice in every setting. What can we learn from our colleagues in other professions, specifically physical therapists, regarding the adoption and practical use of outcome measures. Additionally, how can we work together with our colleagues to collaboratively track mutual patients and demonstrate to referral sources, patients and payers the value of our respective interventions?
Event Presenter(s)
Presenter Name(s)
- Kristin Carnahan, CPO
- Robert Gailey, PhD, PT, FAPTA
- Sheila M. Clemens, PT, MPT, PhD
- Andrea Crunkhorn, PT, DPT
- Michael Verbsky, MPT GCS EMT-B
- Stephen Charry, MSPO, CPO
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