INTRO Flashcards
Clinical Efficiency:
“Doing the thing right” is to show efficiency. Clinical efficiency is the degree to which things are done by the book, or according to recognized standards
Clinical Effectiveness:
“Doing the right thing” for the patient is to show effectiveness. Clinical effectiveness is the degree to which therapeutic objectives are achieved and the extent to which problems are solved.
Physical and Mechanical Modalities AKA:
Electrophysical Agents EPAs
Electrical EPAs:
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- High Volt
- Microcurrent
- Iontophoresis
“Framework for Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making for EPAs:
- Formulate the case history.
- Outline the case based on ICF framework
- Outline therapeutic goals and outcomes measurements.
- Justify the use of EPA based on EBP
- Outline key intervention parameters
- Report pre and post interventions outcomes.
Which area of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model do EPAs affect?
“Body Function & Structure”
True or false: EPAs is a minimal Required Skills of Physical Therapist Graduates at Entry-Level [BOD G11-05-20-49] – APTA
True
Electromagnetic EPAs:
- Shortwave diathermy
- Low-level laser
Thermal EPAs:
- Cryotherapy
- Thermotherapy
- Hydrotherapy
Classification of EPAs based on what?
on the type or form of energy delivered to soft tissues:
- Thermal
- Electromagnetic
- Electrical
- Mechanical
Mechanical EPAs:
- Spinal Traction,
- Limb Compression,
- Ultrasound
Biophysiological Effects of EPAs on Body Structure and Function?
- Reduce Inflammation
- Improve Circulation
- Modify Pain
- Increase Connective Tissue Extensibility
- Modify Muscle Tone
Use of EPAs: International Society for Electrophysical Agents in Physical Therapy defines as:
“the use of electrophysical and biophysical energies for the purposes of evaluation, treatment, and prevention of impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.”
