Intro To PT Ch. 1 Flashcards
Definition and regulation of physical therapy
determined by each state.
Physical therapist services
preferred nomenclature when referring to the provision of physical therapy.
Physical therapy service
when referring to department or facility.
Physical therapist assistant
PTA only individual who assists the physical therapist in practice.
Client
individual or business that seeks services of PT.
Massage
Chinese in 3000 BCE and described by Hippocrates in 460 BCE
Scientific procedure in 1800s
Hydrotherapy
Greeks and romans
electrotherapy
electrotherapy in 1600s
1600s
Special Division of Special Hospitals and Physical Reconstruction in 1917
Reconstruction aids
1917
Vermont plan
physiotherapists
American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association
Jan 15 1921
Mary McMillan
First and founding president of the American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association.
AWPTA created
recognized schools of physiotherapy
Name changed to American Physiotherapy Association. two men
1922
Physiatrists
MDs who specialize in physical medicine.
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
1938 - provided lots of support for APA.
Women’s Medical Specialist Corps
1947 consisting of PTs, OTs, and dietitians.
American Physical Therapy Association
1947 - name change.
PTAs first defined
1960s - first class graduated in 1969 Power point says 1967.
Headquarters of APTA moved to DC
1971
post-bachelor degree first required
1979 and said programs must award post bachelor degree by 1990
US Office of Education and Council on Post Secondary Education
bachelor degree first required
1960
US Office of Education and Council on Post Secondary Education
1977 - accreditation body
Direct Access
The right to conduct patient examinations and interventions without a Physician’s referral. 1957 - Nebraska first state. By end of 80s - 24 states.
The Foundation for Physical Therapy
Initiated in 1979 to promote and support research in physical therapy.
Balanced budget act of 1997
Hurt PT because of managed care.\
The federal
government mandated decreases in health spending
to balance the budget.
Controls for reimbursement by third party payers
Caused a proliferation of research.
Example sentence: The controls for reimbursement by third party payers led to an increase in research activities.
Evidence based practice
Practice based on proof.
Example sentence: Evidence based practice is essential in healthcare to ensure effective and efficient treatment.
The Hooked on Evidence program
was initiated by the
APTA to provide easy access to relevant literature and
support evidence-based practice.
Vision 2020
Vision Statement for Physical Therapy
The Therapy 2020 has six components:
1. Autonomous practice
2. Direct access
3. Practitioner of choice
4. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
5. Evidence-based practice
6. Professionalism
Example sentence: Vision 2020 outlines the key components and goals for the future of physical therapy.
First DPT
Creighton University, Omaha 1996 - by 2010 nearly all programs were DPT.
American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education
Review and accredit residency and fellowship programs in physical therapy.
American Council of academic Physical therapy
2010 to promote excellence in academia.
2010 to promote excellence in academia.
Autonomous Practice
Capability to exercise professional judgment to practice under direct direct access within their scope of practice, and refer to patients and clients to other health care professionals.
Altruism
Unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example sentence: The volunteer showed great altruism by spending hours helping those in need.
Collaboration
Working together towards a common goal
Example sentence: The successful project was a result of effective collaboration between team members.
Compassion and caring
Showing empathy and concern for others
Example sentence: The nurse demonstrated compassion and caring towards the patient during their difficult time.
Duty
Moral or legal obligation
Example sentence: It is our duty to protect the environment for future generations.
Excellence
The quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example sentence: The award-winning chef is known for the excellence of his culinary creations.
Inclusion
The action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example sentence: The company promotes inclusion by hiring employees from diverse backgrounds.
Integrity
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
Example sentence: The politician’s integrity was questioned after allegations of corruption surfaced.
Social Responsibility
The idea that individuals and organizations have a duty to act in the best interests of their environment and society as a whole
Example sentence: The company demonstrated social responsibility by donating a portion of its profits to local charities.
Emergency courses
6 months
PTs involved in field trials.
Salk vaccine for polio
PTs involved in field trials.
PTs involved in field trials.
“Essentials” for education program revised
1955 12 months.
1955 12 months.
BA minimum requirement
1960
1960
APTA became sole accreditation
1983
1983
Direct Access 20 states
1988
1988
Representative Body of the National
Assembly (RBNA)
For PTAs after voting rights in HOD were removed.
What hooked on evidence evolved into:
Open Door and then Article Search - 2000
PTA Caucus
five non-voting delegates to the HOD - replaced the RBNA - 2000
Vision Statement
for Physical Therapy
adopted in 2013:
“Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.”
