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Abstract Number: 365
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Many hospitalized patients spend most of their time in bed leading to increased complications. For elderly patients, hospitalization results in decreased post-hospital independence up to 1 month after discharge, which can be prevented with inpatient mobility programs. Many patients lament their inability to return home after an admission due to decreased functioning. With increasing […]
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, […]
Abstract Number: 457
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Physical (PT) and Occupational therapy (OT) are valuable entities, but are overused in hospitals. There is limited published literature on the appropriate utilization of PT and OT evaluations in hospitals. Analysis of all PT/OT referrals for 2018 at NewYork Presbyterian Weill Cornell showed that PT/OT orders were part of the admit order set. These […]
Abstract Number: L14
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Physical therapy (PT) in the inpatient setting is a limited and valuable resource. Inappropriate PT consultation is costly and can lead to delays in care. Overutilization of inpatient PT services is an increasingly recognized problem. Patients with minimal or no functional limitations frequently receive PT evaluation, diverting resources and delaying care for the patients […]
Abstract Number: M27
SHM Converge 2022
Case Presentation: A 34 year old male with a medical history of polysubstance abuse and hypothyroidism presented from subacute rehab after a combined thoracolumbar and sacral fixation surgery with worsening generalized weakness. The patient described deconditioning with increased difficulty standing despite 3-4 hours of daily physical therapy. Other acute symptoms included insomnia and mood swings. […]