Rehabilitation Interventions for Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients: ICU to Discharge

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Target Audience

Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists & physical therapy assistants

Description

This is a revised course title. Listed in our catalog as "Treating Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients Across the Continuum".

This course will briefly review current literature regarding the impact of early mobility on patient outcomes. Common preoperative diagnoses will be discussed focusing on the clinical presentation, and rehabilitation interventions commonly provided before and after cardiothoracic surgery.

The role of rehabilitation staff as part of the interdisciplinary team will also be examined to identify current roles and areas for growth.

Presenter:
Samantha Hoyle, MS, OTR/L
Duke University Medical Center
Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Charlotte AHEC, NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.

Objectives

After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

Review current evidence for early mobility and its impact on functional outcomes

Discuss common diagnoses and surgical interventions in the cardiothoracic surgery population

Examine progression of intervention from pre-operative stage to discharge

Discuss potential medical complications and abnormal responses to activity

Examine the role of rehabilitation staff as part of the interdisciplinary team in the management and rehabilitation of cardiothoracic surgery patients

Contact

Chanyne Cupil BS

Sessions

Sep 17, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed Rehabilitation Interventions for Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients: ICU to Discharge

Status: Closed
Presenter(s): Samantha Hoyle Green MSOT, OTR/L, BCPR
Date(s): Sep 17, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Check-In Time: 8:30 AM
Credit: 0.60 - CEU; 6.00 - Contact Hours; 6.00 - NCBPTE Contact Hours
Location: South Piedmont AHEC
Room: Classroom 17/18
Description: This is a revised course title. Listed in our catalog as "Treating Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients Across the Continuum". This course will briefly review current literature regarding the impact of early mobility on patient outcomes. Common preoperative diagnoses will be discussed focusing on the clinical presentation, and rehabilitation interventions commonly provided before and after cardiothoracic surgery. The role of rehabilitation staff as part of the interdisciplinary team will also be examined to identify current roles and areas for growth. Presenter: Samantha Hoyle, MS, OTR/L Duke University Medical Center Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Charlotte AHEC, NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.
Objective(s): After completing this course, attendees will be able to:; Review current evidence for early mobility and its impact on functional outcomes; Discuss common diagnoses and surgical interventions in the cardiothoracic surgery population; Examine progression of intervention from pre-operative stage to discharge; Discuss potential medical complications and abnormal responses to activity; Examine the role of rehabilitation staff as part of the interdisciplinary team in the management and rehabilitation of cardiothoracic surgery patients