1Philosophy of PT
Empathetic Patient Centered Care
Critical Thinking/ Clinical Reasoning
Evidence Based Practice
Experts at examination and integration of human movement
23 parts of critical thinking/clinical reasoning
knowledge
character
skills
33 parts of Evidence Based Practice (AAA)
Appraise the literature
Apply the evidence in practice
Assess its application
4Goal of Patient Interview
gather information
identify patient's beliefs and expectations
identify patient's goals
establish therapeutic relationship with patient
5General demographics to know
age
gender identity
preferred pronouns
preferred language
6current condition/History of present illness (HPI)
why is this person acessing physical theapy? aka:
when did injury/disease state begin?
how did it occur?
is injury or disease state improving or getting worse?
has patient seen other providers?
has pt tried other treatments
has this happened to pt before
what are pt's expectations for pt?
7past medical history
relevant medical history (like previous testing)
medications
mental function (memory, level of education/literacy)
8living environment
type of dwelling
set up of dwelling
other persons or animals at home (or not)
supports available to the patient
9social/health habits
level of physical fitness (current and past)
tobacco/drug use
sleep
knowledge of health and wellbeing
psychosocial factors (depression screen)
10Prior functional level
mobility status (walking, stairs, transfers)
use of assistive device
work history
amount of assistance required for daily walking tasks
driving history
11activities and participation
what activities do they currently or previously enjoy
what role do they have in society
how does injury impact activities and participation?