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The utility of emergency department physical therapy and case management consultation in reducing hospital admissions

from Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open

The utility of emergency department physical therapy and case management consultation in reducing hospital admissions Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open A significant number of patients who present to the emergency department (ED) following a fall or with other injuries require evaluation by a physical therapist. Traditionally, once emergent conditions are excluded in the ED, these patients are admitted to the hospital for evaluation by a physical therapist to determine whether they should be transferred to a sub‐acute rehabilitation facility, discharged, require services at home, or require further inpatient care. Case management is typically used in conjunction with a physical therapist to determine eligibility for recommended services and to aid in placement. READ MORE

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