Collaborative Care Across the Acute and Subacute Continuum Facilitated by Physical Therapy in the Emergency Department

Conclusion: This case describes a medically complex patient with high risk for readmission. A model of collaborative care was used by consulting a physical therapist in the ED to help address these problems, which resulted in a positive outcome. The patient reported satisfaction with his care and did not return to the hospital for mobility-related impairments. The patient and his wife/caregiver also reported improvements in quality of life because of his rehabilitation and improved mobility. All of this occurred over a short span of 6 days. The authors hope that this case will lead to further discussion and research concerning the potential positive effects of early collaborative care between providers and staff physical therapists in the ED setting.
Source: The Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Case Report Source Type: research