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Physical Therapy as a profession Flashcards

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provided by practitioners who are accountable for the majority of the needs of the patient/client

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Primary health Care

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provided by practitioners by referral

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Secondary health Care

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provided by practitioners in highly
specialized settings

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Tertiary health Care

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T or F
Care is also provided in prevention and health promotion:
➢ SCREENING: determining the need for services
➢ PREVENTION: conducting evaluation and prescribing exercises to avoid pain and dysfunction

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TRUE

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DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (6)

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EXAMINATION
EVALUATION
DIAGNOSIS’
PROGNOSIS
INTERVENTION
OUTCOMES

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Results of interventions
Compare the results to the baseline measurements

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OUTCOMES

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Conduct procedures to achieve desired
outcomes

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INTERVENTION

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The predicted level of improvement
➢ Plan of care

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PROGNOSIS

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The label is based on an evaluation
➢ The category of the diseases

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DIAGNOSIS

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Clinical judgment based on data from
examination
➢ It’s the interpretation of data; this leads to the formulation of diagnosis

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EVALUATION

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This is the process of gathering pertinent information for they serve as baseline measurements or points of reference

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EXAMINATION

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In examining a px a PT must know what questions to ask such as:

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HISTORY: SYSTEMS REVIEW: TESTS & MEASURES:

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When will you conclude care?

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When goals are achieved
When the patient/client declines, is unable to continue, or when the PT determines physical therapy is no longer beneficial

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OTHER PROFESSIONAL ROLES OF PTS

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CONSULTATION
EDUCATION
CRITICAL INQUIRY
ADMINISTRATION

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Direction of clinical or academic units

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ADMINISTRATION

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Application of scientific principles to practice
Physical Therapist: Roles and Characteristics

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CRITICAL INQUIRY

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Clinical instruction to patients/clients
Instruction to students in clinic and academic settings

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EDUCATION

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Make recommendations to patients/clients, other healthcare professionals, and organizations

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CONSULTATION

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T or F
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
❖ Old curriculum:
- 2 years of general education courses
- 2 years of major/professional courses, research proposal/implementation
- 2 year of clinical internship

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FALSE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
❖ Old curriculum:
- 2 years of general education courses
- 2 years of major/professional courses, research proposal/implementation
- 1 year of clinical internship

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New curriculum: for BSPT

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o 3 years of classroom education (general courses, major/professional courses, fieldwork, research proposal)
o 1-year clinical internship & research implementation

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Meaning of PTRP

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Physical Therapist Registered in the Philippines

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a person who is legally qualified and licensed to practice physical therapy under the RA 5680

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST, PTRP

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CORE VALUES OF PROFESSIONALISM

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ACCOUNTABILITY
ALTRUISM
COMPASSION/CARING
EXCELLENCE
INTEGRITY
PROFESSIONAL DUTY
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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SPECIFIC CAREER PATHS of Pt graduates

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  • Entry-level general clinical practitioner
    ➢ Educator
    ➢ Manager of own practice
    ➢ Consumer of research
    ➢ Advocates
    ➢ Community-based therapist
    ➢ Treating for free
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T or F there is only one single definition of physical therapy
FALSE There is no single definition of physical therapy
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Each state has a law called the “------ ” that defines physical therapy and identifies the scope of practice (what a physical therapist can do) in that jurisdiction
Each state has a law called the “Practice Act” that defines physical therapy and identifies the scope of practice (what a physical therapist can do) in that jurisdiction
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Definition of Physical therapy according to WCPT
National physical therapy associations are responsible for defining physical therapy and physical therapists’ roles relevant to their nation’s health service delivery needs, ensuring that they are consistent with accepted international guidelines set out by WCPT CMO 55 (s.2017) is set based on the WCPT The definition and roles of PT is based on the health service delivery needs of every nation
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Meaning of these: APTA: WCPT:
APTA: American Physical Therapy Association WCPT: The World Confederation for Physical Therapy
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PPTA:
PPTA: The Philippine Physical Therapy Association
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identifies- Each state has a law called the “P_____ A___” that defines physical therapy and identifies the scope of practice (what a physical therapist can do) in that jurisdiction
- Each state has a law called the “Practice Act” that defines physical therapy and identifies the scope of practice (what a physical therapist can do) in that jurisdiction
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T or F There is only one definition of Physical Therapy
FALSE There’s no single definition of physical therapy
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Eventually, this became the “Physical Therapist Scope of Practice” — which?
— which defines what PTs are capable of doing or the coverage of PT practice
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Model Definition of PT for State Practice:
Practice: a response to the confusion because of the different definitions (of PT) across the globe
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6 things physical therapists do:
examination, intervention, prevention, consultation, education, and research
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- described the practice, modified by the Romans and accepted as a scientific procedure in the early 1800s
Hippocrates
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What did they introduce? Greeks and Romans (baths & river worship)
Hydrotherapy
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When was electrotherapy introduced?
1600s
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T or F Modern techniques - developed in Europe (England & France) before being used in the U.S.
TRUE
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T or F Reconstruction aides (mostly women) worked under the supervision of physicians to provide assistance to the individuals wounded in the war
TRUE
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provided evaluation and treatment of individuals with muscle weakness
Polio epidemics:
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This was formed to create standards of practice and to share information
American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association (AWPTA),
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T or F American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association (AWPTA), In 1922, the organization’s name was changed to Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA)
FALSE American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association (AWPTA), In 1922, the organization’s name was changed to American Physiotherapy Association (APA)
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mother of Physical Therapy
Mary McMillan
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T or F The first curriculum of physical therapy education lasted for 18 months, approved in 1928
FALSE The first curriculum of physical therapy education lasted for 9 months, approved in 1928
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The entrance requirement was for PT education is?
The entrance requirement was graduation from a school of physical education or nursing
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The APA sought a review of educational programs by the American Medical Association (AMA) to gain recognition for the programs -How many programs were developed?
- “Essentials” for an acceptable program were developed, and 13 programs were approved in 1936
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This caused another growth period along with additional polio epidemics
WW2
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Temporary, emergency courses began then were discontinued after the war How long were this courses?
6 months
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When was The National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis established?
The National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis was established in 1938
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The profession matured and increased recognition
POST-WW2
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T or F The APA was renamed to American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 1947
TRUE
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When did the rapid growth in physical therapy? and Why?
1960s TO 1980s due to Federal financial support, the aging population, health promotion, and the attitude of the public contributed to the growth
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Due to increased personnel needs, the APTA established what and when?
“physical therapy assistant” in 1967
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When did the APTA established the baccalaureate degree as a minimum educational requirement to increase knowledge and skills for the practice
In 1960,
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To justify the clinical procedures, the Foundation for Physical Therapy was created in 1979 to promote what?
To justify the clinical procedures, the Foundation for Physical Therapy was created in 1979 to promote research
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T or F Direct message (a patient can see a PT without a referral from a physician) became legal in 20 states by 1988
FALSE Direct access (a patient can see a PT without a referral from a physician) became legal in 20 states by 1988
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This period opened with the adoption of the APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy known as
21ST CENTURY “Vision 2020”
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6 pillars were identified and influenced significant follow-up actions WHAT ARE THESE 6 PILLARS?
- Doctoral education - Autonomous practice - Direct access - Practitioner of choice - Evidence-based practice - Professionalism
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What was created to promote PT excellence in PT education?
The Academic Council of Physical Therapy was created to promote excellence in PT education
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7 core values for PTs:
Accountability, altruism, compassion/caring, excellence, integrity, professional duty, and social responsibility
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CPG:
Clinical Practice Guidelines
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When? Establishment of the Section of Electrotherapeutics under the Department of Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Santo Tomas.
1909
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the first hospital to establish the Physical Therapy Department, a pioneer hospital
San Juan De Dios Hospital:
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pioneering hospitals in physical therapy
Veterans’ Memorial Medical Center & V. Luna General Hospital
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The Mandaluyong General Hospital became the National Orthopedic Hospital (NOH), which is now the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC)
1948:
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This is the pioneer (school) in establishing PT education in the Philippines; the first one to establish the physical therapy education
Mandaluyong General Hospital or National Orthopedic Hospital (NOH),or Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC)
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consultant in Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery to the US Armed Force
Dr. Henry Kessler:
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The training was primarily done through in-service training programs by the US Army physicians, American Red Cross nurses, and foreign consultants in PT and OT
Take note (PT educ with Dr. Kessler)
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was sent and made proposals for speedy development of rehabilitative care
Dr. Henry Kessler
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the first director and chief of the NOH (education) How many students did it have?
Dr. Benjamin Tamesis, 20 students
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The PPTA was founded by the first BSPT graduates from the University of the Philippines - School of Allied Medical Professions (UP SAMP) with only __ members
17 members
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When did The Philippines, through the PPTA, became a member of the WCPT
MAY 24, 1967:
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When? PPTA aided in the creation of RA 5680, known as the “Philippine Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Law”
JUNE 21, 1969:
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When was the First registry and licensing examinations for physical therapists in the Philippines
JUNE 1973:
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The first university in Asia to offer a degree in physical therapy and occupational therapy
UP College of Allied Medical Professions (UP CAMP)
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Association of Philippine PT and OT Schools (APPTOTS) was established When?
1986:
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Meaning of PARSS
Philippine Association of Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PARSS)
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