Subjective Eval Flashcards
PT Evaluation Process
-exam
-evaluation
-diagnosis
-Prognosis
-POC
-Management
Exam
-Pt Hx (meds, current interventions, imaging)
-subjective interview
-tests and measures
Evaluation
-synthesize all data
-what does it mean
Diagnosis
-what clinical pattern does the Pt fall in?
Prognosis
-what is the expected level of improvement based on physical, emotional, and social factors
Plan of Care/Management
-How will we proceed
-Interventions
-assessments
-goals
Subjective Interview
-establish relationship and trust
-Determine understanding of PT
-Determine understanding of condition
-search for clues about condition
-determine current interventions from other clinicians
-Medications
-look for red flags
-determine what to examine
-formulate hypothesis
Biopsychosocial Model
Biology: how does their body work
Psychology: current mindset
Social: what do they do, what is around them, who is around them
Open-Ended questions
-use at the beginning
-use when difficulty opening up
-use when clarifying any missing information
Close-Ended questions
-clarify questions
-get specific answers
Graded-Response questions
-quantify experience with a range
-clarify vague answers
-use for goal setting
Multiple-Option Questions
-often visual
-use for patients with difficulty describing
-identify patterns
Pre-Interview
-review chart and Hx
-observe patient’s posture, demeanor, company, movements
-establish first impression
Chief Complaint
-Onset
-Location
-Description/Duration
-Intensity
-Behavior
Injury Descriptions: Aching
Muscular
Injury Descriptions: Burning
Muscular or neural
Injury Descriptions: Shooting, lightning, electrical
Nerve root irritation
Injury Descriptions: Coldness
Blood flow issues
Injury Descriptions: Hotness
inflammation or infection
Injury Descriptions: Clicking, snapping, popping
ligament or tendon dysfunction
Injury Descriptions: Joint locking
Cartilage tear, looseness, misalignment
Injury Descriptions: Global weakness or fatigue
Cardio or pulmonary dysfunction