Check out this golden link providing you with numerous resources from APTA Geriatrics on how to implement annual visits. #preventativecare #preventnotreact #dudpthod
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Are you worried the demand of physical therapy for annual visits will exceed the amount of available clinicians? Do not fret. By 2030 the amount of clinicians will be greater than the demand. #preventativecare #preventnotreact
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Every year 30% of adults age 65 years or older fall, resulting in $30 billion spent annually in direct and indirect medical costs. Evidence shows falls can be prevented by screening to detect risk factors and tailored interventions. #preventativecare #preventnotreact
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Hey @DukeHOD12 Check out this article talking about the impact of job resources and job demands on burnout among physical therapy providers (article link in the comments). #dudpthod #preventativecare #preventnotreact
@DukeHOD12 This article states that job demands can be difficult at times, however, increasing the amount of resources available can significantly decrease burnout. Would you be able to provide us with some specific evidence that patient burden causes burnout?”
Check out this article by (Wilson et al., 2022) on older adult’s preferences for mobility checkups! doi.org/10.1186/s40945-022-0…
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We are delighted to introduce Rob Farrell, PT, DPT, as a part of our Dukelegates team! To learn more about him click on the link down below! medschool.duke.edu/personnel…
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Many patients like Jean have benefited from using physical therapy as a first line defense to prevent falls. We aim to expand access and utilization of an annual PT visit for older adults to help in areas like this!
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We are delighted to introduce Vicki Tilley, PT, GCS, as a part of our Dukelegates team! To learn more about her click on the link down below!
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We are delighted to introduce Dr. Kapadia, DPT, MS, PT, GCS, OCS, as a part of our Dukelegates team! To learn more about her click on the link down below!
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Adding annual PT screenings can help decrease many causes of mortality. The yellow circles are some of our recommendations of where PTs can step in to help!
Link below shows current recommended screenings:
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Research in 2023 by Arena et al., shows that a PT-led program utilizing direct access referrals from senior centers offers a safe option for older adults to participate in individualized preventative exercise programming. #dudpthod #preventativecare #proactivenotreactive
We are extremely excited to have Dr. Kelly Reynolds, PT, DPT, NCS, PhD as part of our team for this year’s Dukelegates. To learn more about her click on the link down below! medschool.duke.edu/personnel…
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Do you want to know more about the role of PT in proactive care? Check out the golden link down below! choosept.com/why-physical-th…
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‼️Did you know?‼️ Physical Therapists can help optimize movement, promote health and slow the progression of body function impairments. Sign up for an annual PT visit now!
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Check out the APTA advocacy page for easy ways to contact your legislators. The SAFE Act is aimed at expanding and increasing access to falls screening and prevention in order to reduce the use of opioids that often occur as a result of a fall.
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Check out this link to help advocate and take action! apta.org/advocacy/take-actio… #dudpthod
Emerging evidence from this pilot study suggests trends toward improved functional outcomes associated with reduced fall risk and customized home-based safety recommendations among older adults participating in the HOP-UP-PT Program.
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Read more here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3082…
