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A Core Set of Outcome Measures to Assess Physical Function for Adults Participating in Physical Therapist Treatment in the Hospital: A Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG+)

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Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025

Overview

The clinical practice guideline, developed by APTA Acute Care, provides recommendations for a core outcome measure set to assess physical function in adults requiring acure care hospitalization. 

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Resource Details

Date: June 1, 2025
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Critical Illness

Patient Age

Young Adult (19-24), Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+)

Author(s)

Mayer KP, Johnson AM, Smith DJ, et al; Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy

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