Meeting
Abstract Number: 381
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Patients in hospitals often face various physical constraints, such as being monitored, having internal or external catheters inserted, or being tethered to an IV pole. These limitations act as barriers to mobilization, contributing to the deconditioning of patients who initially mobilized independently or with assistance, leading to increased falls, excessive use of physical therapy […]
Abstract Number: 414
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: As the aging population with multiple comorbidities continues to grow in our country, appropriate resource utilization and efficiency of care remain a priority for many acute care facilities to reduce hospital acquired debility, healthcare costs, and improve patient experience. The physical therapist’s assessment of the patient’s functional capacity plays a crucial role in discharge […]
Abstract Number: 415
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Over 35 million patients are hospitalized annually in the United States, with patients experiencing functional deconditioning due to acute illness and hospital acquired limitations on their mobility such as bed rest orders and lack of timely assessment of their functional status. Other contributing factors include medical devices such as chest tubes, drains, IV lines, […]