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The role of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in providing home care services on an interprofessional team is vital. Physical therapy is a crucial component of the rehabilitation process, and PT interventions are required to help patients regain functional independence necessary to maintain quality of life. The provision of physical therapy in the natural environment along with the use of telehealth services in the home setting has proven to be highly beneficial. Physical therapy assessment procedures can be conducted in the home, and documentation required for Medicare can also be completed for home health services. While providing physical therapy services in the home, the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant must pay attention to safety concerns in the home. Some physical therapy interventions can help reduce safety hazards and increase functional independence with home modifications and the use of adaptive equipment.

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  1. Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL, USA

    Gilaine Nettles, Revenda Greene & Ashley Cancer

  2. Department of Health Information Management, College of Health Sciences, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL, USA

    Bridgette Stasher-Booker

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  1. Department of Rehabilitation Studies, College of Health Sciences, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL, USA

    Danita H. Stapleton

  2. Department of Rehabilitation Studies, College of Health Sciences, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL, USA

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Discussion Question

  1. 1.

    Considering the APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice, during which step(s) should interprofessional communication take place, and what information must be shared relevant to the step(s) identified?

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. 1.

    Which of the following statements is true about physical therapists?

    1. (a)

      Physical therapists are considered movement experts

    2. (b)

      PTs help patients to regain the functional independence necessary to maintain their quality of life.

    3. (c)

      PT interventions can help to reduce the impact, severity, and duration of an illness or injury

    4. (d)

      All of these statements are true.

  2. 2.

    Physical therapists treat patients with physical therapist assistants. Which of the following statements is false about PTAs?

    1. (a)

      PTAs are licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy in the jurisdiction in which they practice.

    2. (b)

      PTAs must graduate from an accredited institution of higher education with a PTA program

    3. (c)

      Physical therapist assistants must be supervised by a licensed physical therapist.

    4. (d)

      Physical therapist assistants are trained on the job by physicians, PTs, or nurses.

  3. 3.

    Physical therapists use a framework for patient care called the patient client management model. The patient client management model includes which of the following components?

    1. (a)

      Examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care, interventions, and outcomes

    2. (b)

      Plan of care, home assessments, performance-based measures and interventions for safety

    3. (c)

      Therapeutic exercises, fall prevention, patient education

    4. (d)

      Interventions, outcomes, diagnosis, and prognosis

  4. 4.

    Which of the following statements is true regarding older patients?

    1. (a)

      Older patients are more likely to live with their children after 65 years of age.

    2. (b)

      The majority of older patients aged 50 and older want to remain in their homes and communities as they age.

    3. (c)

      Older patients have difficulty adhering to home health appointments.

    4. (d)

      Older patients tend to prefer to go to outpatient clinics for physical therapy.

  5. 5.

    In order to reduce fall risks, the physical therapist works with the patient and caregiver and the interprofessional team to ensure that the home environment is safe. Which of the following is considered a safety hazard in home healthcare?

    1. (a)

      Lifting and moving patients

    2. (b)

      Clutter and throw rugs on the floors

    3. (c)

      Pets and hostile animals on the property

    4. (d)

      All of these are considered safety hazards

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Nettles, G., Greene, R., Cancer, A., Stasher-Booker, B. (2024). Physical Therapy. In: Stapleton, D.H., Bossie, S. (eds) Home Care for Older Adults Using Interprofessional Teams. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40889-2_6

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