Week 2 Outcome Measure Selection

Question 1

there is a strong relationship between performance and prognosis with ___.

Answer 1

heart failure

Question 2

pts with poor physical function performance in ___ have a larger risk of hospitalization or mortality.

Answer 2

6MWT, SPPB, 10M

Question 3

which test can be used to determine discharge home or to skilled nursing facility, determine the need of therapy, and if the person is at risk for falls/can live independently/need assistance with IADLs?

Answer 3

10M walk test

Question 4

what is the minimum important different in the distance walked for the 6MWT?

Answer 4

30-54 meters

Question 5

in those who walk less than 200M in the 6MWT a change of ___ is clinically important.

Answer 5

10%

Question 6

what does the AM-PAC 6-clicks test evaluate in PT?

Answer 6

the pt’s ability to
-turn over in bed
-supine to sit
-bed to chair
-sit to stand
-walk in room
-3-5 steps with rail

Question 7

what does it mean if a pt scores a 19-24 on the 6 clicks test?

Answer 7

they have no need for PT and can d/c home with no home health

Question 8

what does it mean if a pt scores a 15-18 on the 6 clicks test?

Answer 8

they need skilled service and should be d/c home with home care

Question 9

what does it mean if a pt scores a 12-14 on the 6 clicks test?

Answer 9

they need skilled services and should be d/c to SNF/IRF

Question 10

what does it mean if a pt scores <12 on the 6 clicks test?

Answer 10

they need skilled services and should d/c to an LTAC