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A Proposed Value Metric To Quantify Value In Outpatient Therapy, Bryan Bourcier Dpt, Scs, Thomas Ruediger Dpt, Ocs, Scs, Alexandra Bond Dpt
A Proposed Value Metric To Quantify Value In Outpatient Therapy, Bryan Bourcier Dpt, Scs, Thomas Ruediger Dpt, Ocs, Scs, Alexandra Bond Dpt
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ABSTRACT
Study Design: Case report
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the steps towards developing a single number Value Metric that represents both the quality and cost of clinical care for outpatient therapy that can be used in real time.
Background: As healthcare continues to move towards value-based and risk-based reimbursement, it is imperative that leaders in outpatient therapy settings understand and can quantify the value of the services that therapists provide.
Methods and Measures: This study proposes a Value Metric to quantify value in outpatient therapy using existing quality and cost data. The Value Metric was …
Decreasing Indwelling Catheter Utilization Days In An Inpatient Rehab, Lisa Morgan Msn, Rn, Cnrn, Agcns-Bc
Decreasing Indwelling Catheter Utilization Days In An Inpatient Rehab, Lisa Morgan Msn, Rn, Cnrn, Agcns-Bc
Nursing Publications
Purpose of Poster: The aim of this initiative was to decrease the indwelling catheter utilization in inpatient rehab.
Presented at the SUNA national conference 2022.
From Isolation To Connection A Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Older Adults’ Social Participation Using The Cov19-Qol Scale, Kathleen Melei Otd, Jill R. Linder Dhsc, Otr
From Isolation To Connection A Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Older Adults’ Social Participation Using The Cov19-Qol Scale, Kathleen Melei Otd, Jill R. Linder Dhsc, Otr
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Abstract
The current study evaluated the relationship between social participation and quality of life (QoL) for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community-dwelling adults (N = 230) age 65 or older completed an online survey providing demographic data to identify changes in lifestyle routine during the pandemic using the COVID-19 Quality of Life (COV19-QoL) scores. Analyses revealed significant differences in reported lifestyle routines in relation to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and significant differences in COV19-QoL scores across various demographic groups. Results demonstrated the close relationship between social participation and QOL, assisted with identifying individuals at increased risk, and …