Clinical Prediction Rules in Neurologic Physical and Occupational Therapy

The complexity of neurologic injuries makes for extremely challenging diagnosis and prognosis within physical and occupational therapy practice. Clinicians need evidence- based, practical tools to assist them in providing optimal care and effective reimbursement for patients with neurologic injuries. This course will examine the available clinical prediction rules that can guide diagnosis, intervention, andprognosis and discuss the practical application of these tools across a variety of clinical settings and neurologic diagnoses. Course participants will not only learn how to integrate themost up-to-date research regarding clinical prediction rulesinto their clinical practice but also discuss the importance of incorporating clinical reasoning and experience into this application.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Delivery Format: Asynchronous, recorded video to be watched online at your leisure

Highlights

• Integrate the most up-to-date research into your clinical practice to maximize patient outcomes
• Recognize practical considerations for using clinical prediction rules in clinical practice