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Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Pain Interference, PROMIS Pain Interference, PROMIS-PI

May 16, 2019/Test & Measure

Measures the extent to which pain hinders an individual's engagement with physical, mental, cognitive, emotional, recreational, and social activities.

Dementia

May 29, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs work with patients with dementia to address mobility and strength limitations, minimize fall risk factors, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Feb 23, 2022/Test & Measure

Documentation Tips

May 18, 2018/Article

Our tips include the top 10 payer complaints about documentation (reasons for denials) and tips for improving documenation efficiency, plus terms to avoid and more.

Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

May 4, 2020/Article

Traumatic brain injury is a serious public health problem. Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, is a brief change in mental status or consciousness. Check out resources on both.

Functional Independence Measure (FIM)

Oct 7, 2014/Test & Measure

Measures the level of a patient's disability and indicates how much assistance is required for the individual to carry out activities of daily living.

Legal Topics of Interest

Aug 1, 2019/Article

PTs and PTAs practice in an environment that requires compliance with health care laws, rules, and regulations.

Documentation: Reexamination and Reevaluation

Jan 31, 2018/Article

Reexamination is the process of performing selected tests and measures after the initial examination to evaluate progress and to modify or redirect interventions.

Interoperability and Information Blocking

Jul 7, 2020/Article

Patient access to health records can't be arbitrarily blocked. Find out what that means.

Understanding Risk: Fraud and Abuse Laws

Jul 30, 2020/Article

These five federal fraud and abuse laws are important for physical therapists to know.