Implementing treatment frequency and duration guidelines in a hospital-based pediatric outpatient setting: administrative case report.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Oxford University Press Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0022623 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1538-6724 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00319023 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Phys Ther Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2017- : New York : Oxford University Press
      Original Publication: Alexandria, VA : American Physical Therapy Association
    • Subject Terms:
      Outpatient Clinics, Hospital/*organization & administration ; Physical Therapy Department, Hospital/*organization & administration; Episode of Care ; Health Services Accessibility/organization & administration ; Humans ; Organizational Case Studies ; Practice Guidelines as Topic/standards ; Practice Patterns, Physicians'/standards ; Program Development ; Quality Improvement
    • Abstract:
      Background and Purpose: Determining treatment frequency and duration of physical therapist services is an important component of outpatient pediatric physical therapist practice, yet there is little research available to inform these decisions. Treatment frequency guidelines (TFG) can assist decision making in guiding pediatric physical therapy. The purpose of this project was to examine the feasibility and application of implementing TFG in hospital-based pediatric outpatient physical therapy.
      Project Description: Previously developed TFG were modified for use in our pediatric outpatient physical therapy department to include duration and were referred to as treatment frequency and duration guidelines (TFDG). In order to successfully implement the TFDG, there were 2 phases to the project. In phase 1, the staff were provided the guidelines and procedures in a staff meeting and via email using a PowerPoint presentation. Phase 2 was initiated due to the poor response of the staff in implementing the guidelines in their practice after phase 1. The format was changed to include formal re-education via small-group and one-on-one education sessions (phase 2). Chart reviews were completed to assess therapists' adherence to using TFDG.
      Outcomes: Therapists' adherence to use of TFDG increased following re-education: phase 1 (n=225 charts, 31% adherence) and phase 2 (n=197 charts, 90% adherence).
      Discussion: Treatment frequency and duration guidelines may assist in guiding frequency and duration decisions in pediatric physical therapy. Education via in-person meetings may improve adherence among staff.
      (© 2015 American Physical Therapy Association.)
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20150110 Date Completed: 20150720 Latest Revision: 20151119
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      10.2522/ptj.20130360
    • Accession Number:
      25573762