Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Medicine and Health Sciences Commons™

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Rehabilitation and Therapy

Western Kentucky University

2016

Articles 1 - 7 of 7

Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences

Cec Newsletter (Fall 2016), Mary Lloyd Moore, Executive Director Oct 2016

Cec Newsletter (Fall 2016), Mary Lloyd Moore, Executive Director

CEC Publications

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act In Physical Therapy, Greg Austin Aug 2016

Implementation Of The Affordable Care Act In Physical Therapy, Greg Austin

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Introduction: With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, many medical specialties prepared to see reimbursement rates altered. Not impervious to this trend was the field of physical therapy (PT). This change in reimbursement structure could impact the effectiveness of PT treatment. Under this model, a patient may not be able to receive the appropriate number of visits to a physical therapist, resulting in a loss of utilization in the injured area and, possibly, a loss of independence. Methods: A literature review was performed to determine reimbursement rate impact on PT. A seven-item open-ended survey regarding various …

Go to article

Ua61/16 Graduation Program, Wku Physical Therapy May 2016

Ua61/16 Graduation Program, Wku Physical Therapy

WKU Archives Records

Graduation program for WKU Physical Therapy class of 2016.

Go to article

Ua61/16 White Coat Ceremony Program, Wku Physical Therapy May 2016

Ua61/16 White Coat Ceremony Program, Wku Physical Therapy

WKU Archives Records

White coat ceremony program for WKU Physical Therapy class of 2016.

Go to article

Examining Patient-Centered Care Through The Eyes Of An Occupational Therapist, Molly R. Ray Jan 2016

Examining Patient-Centered Care Through The Eyes Of An Occupational Therapist, Molly R. Ray

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The concept of person-centered care is a major factor in the ongoing shift between a type of care that focuses on biological concepts ignoring psychological and emotional needs of a person, to a new type of care that considers the whole person, striving to meet not only their physical needs, but their spiritual and emotional needs, striving to involve the patient in every aspect of care. In this study, an adapted person-centered checklist was created as a possible future tool to encourage occupational therapists to implement person-centered care techniques in daily practice. Supporting research includes a literature review on person-centered …

Go to article

Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex (2015-2016 Annual Report), Mary Lloyd Moore, Executive Director Jan 2016

Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex (2015-2016 Annual Report), Mary Lloyd Moore, Executive Director

CEC Publications

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Ua61/16 Class Of 2016, Wku Physical Therapy Jan 2016

Ua61/16 Class Of 2016, Wku Physical Therapy

WKU Archives Records

Physical Therapy Class of 2016 yearbook. Features the following students:

  • Allen, Whitney
  • Anderson, Alexis
  • Baston, Allison
  • Bell, Devin
  • Coode, Rett
  • Dahl, David
  • DiTommaso, Katie
  • Ford, April
  • Fortney, Brianne
  • Fuller, Megan
  • Goutsis, Dominque
  • Gunn, Lorelei
  • Hall, Timothy
  • Harlan, James
  • Hicks, Jacob
  • Hubbuch, Emily
  • Jones, Tom
  • Macke, Cristina aka Vegas(?)
  • McKinney, Kelli
  • McReynolds, Lauren
  • Muse, Terrell
  • Reece, Melissa
  • Sims, Shannon
  • Smith, Laura
  • Smith, Wesley
  • Stalcup, Patrick
  • Vittitow, Kristi
  • Wilson, Kimberley
  • Wright, Emily
  • Wright, William aka Jason

Go to article