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Curious about the top-paying physical therapy specialties? From sports medicine to acute care, explore the highest-earning paths and where they thrive. Plus, discover key insights into the evolving landscape of physical therapy careers. 🤸🏿♀️ https://lnkd.in/gFEkDS56 #PhysicalTherapy #PTSpecialties #ClinicSense

Empowering future rehabilitation: NRC's pioneering research Exciting news from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust! Thanks to funding from the University of Nottingham and Cisco, our health professionals are embarking on ground-breaking research to transform patient care at the upcoming National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC). Shaping the future of rehab Opening in summer 2025, the NRC will be a cutting-edge hub for innovation, research, and education. With support from the University of Nottingham and Loughborough University, we’re set to lead in rehabilitation excellence. Transformative research projects Our teams are focusing on improving insight impairment in brain injury patients, developing a competency framework for professional rehabilitation nurses, evaluating new digital technologies in rehab, and intensifying rehabilitation provision to enhance patient outcomes. These projects aim to revolutionise patient care and rehab practices, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Discover more: https://bit.ly/3WwXZ20 #InnovationInCare #RehabilitationResearch #WeAreUoN #HealthcareInnovation #NRC

Looking forward to providing this session to improve geriatric PT practice!

Physical therapy now has the first-ever telerehabilitation clinical practice guideline for PTs and PTAs. Explore the feasibility of telerehabilitation and the factors that could lead to successful implementation.

⏲ The long awaited 72 hour mark: We went through the typical course of care for a post-cardiac arrest patient over the last few weeks: ➡ Intubate and stablilze ➡ Assess neurological status ➡ Utilize Target Temperature Management to cool the patient for 24 hours ➡ Monitor electrolytes and blood glucose if inducing hypothermia ➡ Rewarm with caution over 48 hours ❔Now what❔ At the 72 hour mark, neurological status should be reassessed in great detail. 👉 Turn off ALL sedation 👉 Consult with the neurology team for a workup 👉 Perform an MRI scan A prognosis and plan for the patient can be put into place once a neuro assessment and scans are done. ❔ Why is this important for nursing❔ ➡ We need to perform and document GOOD neuro assessments with no sedation on-board. Sedation = altered neuro exam ➡ Advocating for an MRI at the 72 hour mark is crucial to ensure we have all the details and didn't miss anything. ➡ Support and educate the family. We tell families the 72 hour mark is the point where we can determine a prognosis and plan. They will be highly anxious for answers at the 72 hour mark. Once a prognosis and plan is determined, the next steps in care for the patient can start to take place - whether it be toward recovery or hospice. What other questions do you have on post-cardiac arrest care? 👇 👇 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here to shed light on your post-cardiac arrest cases. Reach out below! Hannah Welk 🌹 Red Rose Legal Nurse Consulting, LLC 🌹 Lancaster, PA 🌹 welkhannah@redroselnc.com 🌹 (717) 940-3717

What role does communication play in shaping ICU patient recovery? This article explores the impact of language used by medical professionals in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) on critically ill patients. It investigates how certain phrases and jargon, commonly used in critical care settings, may unintentionally induce negative psychological effects on patients—a phenomenon known as the nocebo effect. Nocebo Effect in ICU Communication: The article highlights that language used by ICU staff can unintentionally create negative expectations in patients, potentially worsening their mental and emotional states. This is particularly concerning given the vulnerability of ICU patients. Types of Language with Negative Impact: The study categorizes 912 unique examples of imprecise language into five main categories: medical jargon, negative suggestions, hyperboles, homonyms, and metaphors/similes. These categories represent the types of language that can confuse or distress patients. Psychological Implications: The use of such language can lead to feelings of dehumanization, distress, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients. The study suggests that these communication habits are prevalent and potentially harmful. Recommendations: The article calls for increased awareness and intentionality in communication within ICUs. It suggests that critical care teams should assume that patients can hear and process their words, even when sedated, and should minimize the use of imprecise or negatively suggestive language. Read the full article to learn more and discover how mindful communication can make a difference in patient care. Reference: Riestra Guiance I, Wallace L, Varga K, et al. Communication in the ICU: An Unintended Nocebo Effect? Journal of Patient Experience. 2024;11. doi:10.1177/23743735241272148 Full article: https://lnkd.in/gepm_6MD ************ SIGN-UP: Free monthly digest: “Transforming Health and Care Experiences with Research and Actionable-Insights" https://lnkd.in/gwv-YxSz ************ #Communication #PatientCare Laura Cooley, PhD Sage

"Because of the very low certainty evidence from simulation studies, we suggest that cognitive aids should be used by healthcare professionals during resuscitation. In contrast, we do not suggest use of cognitive aids for lay providers, based on low certainty evidence." Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2DBGpxa #HealthcareSimulation #ClinicalSimulation #MedicalSimulation

Advanced Practice Certification in NeuroRehabilitation Now Available! In keeping with both the ACBIS vision of providing a body of knowledge that strives to improve the quality of care for individuals with brain injury, as well as BIAA’s vision that everyone in the U.S. who sustains a brain injury is recognized, treated, and accepted, ACBIS is pleased to announce a new certification option for brain injury professionals.   Advanced Practice in Neurorehabilitation Certification (CBIS/T-AP) is an advanced certification concept that encompasses neurorehabilitation as a broader group of topics including cognitive rehabilitation, principles of motor learning, academic success, community reentry, return to work, community mobility, etc. Acquiring the CBIS/T-AP is the next step in distinguishing your experience and training for any professional discipline who is actively involved in planning, designing, and providing neurorehabilitation interventions. This new advanced certification is designed for those who may already have their CBIS or CBIST, as well as for other advanced clinicians who are eligible and who want to distinguish their career by achieving the CBIS/T-AP. The CBIS/T-AP Specialist demonstrates expertise in: Understanding and application of neurorehabilitation principles during any rehabilitation or education activity Assessment, development, and implementation of external and metacognitive interventions in the curriculum areas Teaching and supervising others providing these services Collaborating with the patient, family, and rehab team Coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating care required to meet an individual’s brain injury rehabilitation and health needs Advanced Practice certification is intended for all practitioners in neurorehabilitation, including but not limited to physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, music and art therapy, vocational staff, neuropsychologists, and educators. Advanced Practice certification is appropriate for graduate-degreed (or equivalent) clinicians and therapists with advanced experience in the practice of neurorehabilitation. CBIS/T-AP would serve as an important part of the career ladder in neurorehabilitation. Benefits for the CBIS/T-AP include: Increased knowledge and skills Nationally recognized credential indicating professional growth Participation in a career ladder Access to the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation for reduced pricing with renewal  Access to the ACBIS Insider quarterly newsletter for certificants Early notice of BIAA webinars and other educational events Becoming a member of the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists Contributing to the advancement of the field by becoming an AP Scorer For more information see: https://lnkd.in/epx2VZ-5

Understanding the Complex World of Therapy Services: Documentation, CPT Coding, NCCI Edits, and Billing Seminar Want to visit Anchorage, Alaska in June and experience the summer solstice? Attend my seminar in Anchorage, Alaska on June 19th and stay for the summer solstice on June 20th. Learn about documentation, CPT coding, NCCI edits and modifier 59, and billing as they apply to outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. This seminar is appropriate for therapists and assistants who treat pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. CEUs available for all 3 disciplines. For the complete seminar description, objectives, CEU details, and to register, click below. https://lnkd.in/gV63q2C5

DID YOU KNOW?! Humans swallow at least 700 times a day: around three times an hour during sleep, once per minute while awake and even more often during meals 🤯 In this video, our superstar Speech Pathologist, Melanie, briefly explains what swallowing difficulties may encompass and how Speech Pathologists can support someone who is experiencing this 🎬 https://loom.ly/auS3Ryo We swallow food, liquids, medicines and saliva. People who have trouble swallowing can be at risk of poor nutrition, dehydration, choking and respiratory concerns. Speech Pathologist’s assess and care for people living with swallowing difficulties. This may include: 💧Recommending changes to a person’s food and fluid consistencies to decrease any risks associated with choking 📖 Providing education regarding safe swallowing strategies 👅 Swallowing rehabilitation exercise programs to improve swallow function 📋 Providing formal Mealtime Management Plans Speech Pathologists work in collaboration with General Practitioners, Neurologists, Otolaryngologists and Respiratory physicians to manage dysphagia. Learn more about swallowing support in adults 👉🏻 https://loom.ly/b0eVq20 #SpeechPathology #Swallowing #SwallowingDifficulties #dysphagia #ndis #AgedCare