In this episode, join J.J. Mowder-Tinney and Rebekah Griffith as they take us on a journey through the intricacies of practicing physical and occupational therapy in the emergency department. Through insightful discussions on addressing social determinants of health and integrating research findings into clinical practice, Rebekah provides valuable perspectives on delivering top-of-scope care. Join us for a deep dive into the world of emergency medicine and rehabilitation.

Learning Objectives:

• Interpret the evidence around benefits of physical and occupational therapy in the ED
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to provide differential diagnosis for a variety of conditions in the ED
• olve patient case scenarios involving complex medical and social needs in order to facilitate safe patient participation in daily activities

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:01:48) Introduction to guest
• (00:03:03) Why this clinical question?
• (00:16:32) What’s the evidence and application?
• (00:34:24) Three main takeaways

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Social Determinants of Health

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