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Perceived value of stroke outcome measures across the post-acute care continuum: A qualitative case study.
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Physiotherapy Theory & Practice . Apr2013, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p202-210. 9p. 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Connecting the continuum of post-acute care stroke services may be important for easing patients' transition between settings and facilitating recovery and community reintegration. The use of outcome measures is suggested as one means of connecting the continuum. The purpose of this qualitative case study is to describe administrators' and physiotherapists' perceived value of an outcomes program across the post-acute care stroke continuum at a rehabilitation hospital. Data were collected through individual interviews and focus groups with 18 participants. Three themes emerged on the value of the outcomes program: 1) enhanced communication; 2) supports clinical decision-making; and 3) value of objective data. These findings lend support for the use of standardized outcome measures by physiotherapists in stroke rehabilitation. Findings from this study may be useful for organizations and physiotherapists who wish to integrate outcome measures into practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *OUTPATIENT medical care
*CARDIOPULMONARY system
*CONTINUUM of care
*EXECUTIVES
*EXERCISE tests
*FOCUS groups
*HOME care services
*INTERVIEWING
*RESEARCH methodology
*CASE studies
*NURSING care facilities
*HEALTH outcome assessment
*PHYSICAL therapists
*PHYSICAL therapy
*REHABILITATION centers
*RESEARCH funding
*STATISTICAL sampling
*SCALES (Weighing instruments)
*DECISION making in clinical medicine
*QUALITATIVE research
*DATA analysis software
*STROKE rehabilitation
*STANDARDS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09593985
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Physiotherapy Theory & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 86027392
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/09593985.2012.727205