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Physical Therapist Skills: 12 Qualities to Career Success

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Working on a team with others is a great way to learn and grow the skills to be a physical therapist, and interprofessional collaboration improves patient satisfaction ratings and health outcomes. When patients feel like giving up, one of the most valuable traits of a physical therapist is to remain focused on the process.

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DEI and Nursing — The Far-Reaching Benefits

Nurse.com

Last year, The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), formerly the Institute of Medicine, published a well-known report, The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path To Achieve Health Equity. Leveraging guidance from leading quality organizations can be helpful in ensuring the nursing workforce is advancing in the right areas.

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What Is Virtual Physical Therapy? How It Works and Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery showed that telerehabilitation was similarly effective as traditional care for patients recovering from total knee arthroplasty. 6 The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) advocates for telehealth as an effective and viable method for delivering patient care.

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Discharge planning assessment tool

American Nurse

Shorten delays, improve safety, reduce costs Takeaways: Hospital discharge delays can result in patient safety issues, reduced patient satisfaction, and increased costs. An assessment tool that goes into effect at admission can help the patient and healthcare team prepare for discharge. Confirm the patient’s pharmacy.

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The Call for Greater Autonomy in Nursing

Nurse.com

With autonomy, a nurse can act on patient care matters without approval from other members of the healthcare team, including physicians. Studies have shown that patients who receive care from nurse practitioners have outcomes just as good, if not better, than care provided by physicians.

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Nurse Practitioners Are Primed to Help Bridge Physician Shortage

Nurse.com

“States with FPA demonstrate a proven track record for increasing accessibility and patient satisfaction, while maintaining excellent care quality and outcomes,” Kapu said in a release. Kapu also voiced support for states that continue to seek FPA. Addressing Physician Shortage via NP Legislation.

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How Nurse-Midwives Can Help in Maternity Care Deserts

Nurse.com

A study in the Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health done in fall 2020 found that full-time equivalent positions and the number of full-time midwives were stable for 77% of the practices in the study, which covered all 50 states and the District of Columbia.