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Functioning Model: The Importance Of Outcome Measures In Healthcare

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Outcome measures are tools that physical therapist can utilize to determine the effectiveness of treatment and to compare multiple treatments to maximize patient care.1 Another benefit of utilizing outcome measures, is the ability to track progress in a patient by re-evaluating their performance with that specific outcome measure periodically throughout their treatment.1 Outcome measure help relate function back to the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) model to focus on patient center care.1 The main goal of treatment should be to help the patient ambulate at the highest functional level with correct ergonomics.2 By utilizing outcome measures to get the patient back to a high functioning level, they will have an overall increase in the success and comfort with the use of their prosthesis.2 There is not a recognized gold standard for the population with an amputation, however, the six-minute walk test and amputee mobility predictor (AMP) are both replicable and reliable exams that are utilized by physical therapist to maximize recovery and function. The AMP is an outcome measure that is used primarily to evaluate unilateral lower-limb amputation mobility potential …show more content…

Outcome measures allow physical therapist to provide the best and most efficient care for each individual patient. By evaluating the current functional level, treatment is directed towards patient impairments and what functional goals they want to get back to. Many outcome measures still need to be studied to determine if they are reliable, valid, and replicable for physical therapist in all types of clinics. Even though a gold standard has not been selected, the Amputee mobility predictor and the Six-Minute Walk Test are useful tools in assessing the ability of an amputee to move and interact with their environment safely and

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