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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

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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

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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

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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:

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APTA: American Physical Therapy Association
WCPT: The World Confederation for Physical Therapy

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PPTA:

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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

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  • 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

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FALSE

There’s no single definition of physical therapy

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Eventually, this became the “Physical Therapist
Scope of Practice” — which?

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— 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:

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Practice: a response to the confusion because of the different definitions (of PT) across the globe

32
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6 things physical therapists do:

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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
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Hippocrates

34
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What did they introduce? Greeks and Romans (baths & river worship)

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Hydrotherapy

35
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When was electrotherapy introduced?

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1600s

36
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T or F
Modern techniques - developed in Europe (England & France) before being used in the U.S.

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TRUE

37
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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

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TRUE

38
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provided evaluation and treatment of
individuals with muscle weakness

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Polio epidemics:

39
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This was formed to create standards of practice and to share information

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American Women’s Physical Therapeutic Association
(AWPTA),

40
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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)

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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

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Mary
McMillan

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T or F
The first curriculum of physical therapy education lasted for 18 months, approved in 1928

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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?

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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?

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  • “Essentials” for an acceptable program were
    developed, and 13 programs were approved in 1936
45
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This caused another growth period along with additional
polio epidemics

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WW2

46
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Temporary, emergency courses began then were discontinued after the war
How long were this courses?

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6 months

47
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When was The National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis established?

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The National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis was
established in 1938

48
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The profession matured and increased recognition

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POST-WW2

49
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T or F
The APA was renamed to American Physical Therapy
Association (APTA) in 1947

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TRUE

50
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When did the rapid growth in physical therapy? and Why?

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1960s TO 1980s
due to Federal financial support, the aging population, health promotion, and the attitude of the public contributed to the growth

51
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Due to increased personnel needs, the APTA established what and when?

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“physical therapy assistant” in 1967

52
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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

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In 1960,

53
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To justify the clinical procedures, the Foundation for Physical Therapy was created in 1979 to promote what?

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To justify the clinical procedures, the Foundation for Physical Therapy was created in 1979 to promote research

54
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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

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FALSE
Direct access (a patient can see a PT without a
referral from a physician) became legal in 20 states
by 1988

55
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This period opened with the adoption of the APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy known as

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21ST CENTURY
“Vision 2020”

56
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6 pillars were identified and influenced significant
follow-up actions
WHAT ARE THESE 6 PILLARS?

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  • Doctoral education
  • Autonomous practice
  • Direct access
  • Practitioner of choice
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Professionalism
57
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What was created to promote PT excellence in PT education?

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The Academic Council of Physical Therapy was
created to promote excellence in PT education

58
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7 core values for PTs:

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Accountability, altruism, compassion/caring,
excellence, integrity, professional duty, and social
responsibility

59
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CPG:

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

60
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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.

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1909

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the first hospital to establish the Physical Therapy Department, a pioneer hospital

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San Juan De Dios Hospital:

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pioneering hospitals in physical therapy

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Veterans’ Memorial Medical Center & V. Luna General Hospital

63
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The Mandaluyong General Hospital became the
National Orthopedic Hospital (NOH), which is now the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC)

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1948:

64
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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

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Mandaluyong General Hospital or National Orthopedic Hospital (NOH),or Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC)

65
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consultant in Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery to the US Armed Force

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Dr. Henry Kessler:

66
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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

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Take note (PT educ with Dr. Kessler)

67
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was sent and made proposals for
speedy development of rehabilitative care

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Dr. Henry Kessler

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the first director and chief of the NOH (education)
How many students did it have?

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Dr. Benjamin Tamesis,
20 students

69
Q

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

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17 members

70
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When did The Philippines, through the PPTA, became a member of the WCPT

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MAY 24, 1967:

71
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When? PPTA aided in the creation of RA 5680, known as the “Philippine Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Law”

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JUNE 21, 1969:

72
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When was the First registry and licensing examinations for physical therapists in the Philippines

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JUNE 1973:

73
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The first university in Asia to offer a degree in physical therapy and occupational therapy

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UP College of Allied Medical Professions (UP
CAMP)

74
Q

Association of Philippine PT and OT Schools
(APPTOTS) was established When?

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1986:

75
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Meaning of PARSS

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Philippine Association of Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PARSS)

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