PT Course Details

Course # 1294
Using Outcome Measures in Stroke Rehab: Practical Applications

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm EDT

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CA/2.0; KY/2.0; NY/2.0; AK/1.0; AR/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; ID/1.0; IN/1.0; IA/1.0; ME/1.0; MA/1.0; MI/1.0; MO/1.0; MT/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; OR/1.0; RI/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; UT/1.0; VT/1.0; VA/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WY/1.0

Course Abstract

This course will review basic principles of measurement including validity, reliability and interpretation of tests. Clinical application of minimal detectable change and minimal clinically important difference will be discussed. Factors which affect selection of tests and measures will be discussed based on the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam

Describe the basic principles of measurement including reliability and validity.
Examine methods for interpreting results of tests and measures commonly used to measure functional ability in people with stroke.
Value using tests and measures to measure patient performance in neurological rehabilitation.
Discuss factors which affect clinical decision making when selecting appropriate tests and measures.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-15 Minutes	Background and Overview
15-45 Minutes	Validity and reliability of measurements
45-65 Minutes	Interpretation of results
65-95 Minutes	Application to clinical practice
95-115 Minutes	Techniques and treatment
115-120 Minutes	Q & A

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Course Presenter

Jennifer Canbek, PT, PhD, NCS

Jennifer Canbek is an American Physical Therapy Association board certified clinical specialist in neurology. She received a bachelor of science in physical therapy from Maryville University in Saint Louis and completed her graduate and post-graduate work at Nova Southeastern University earning a doctor of philosophy in physical therapy. She is assistant professor of physical therapy at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale Florida where she teaches medical pathology, applied clinical decision making and a series of neuromuscular courses. Her areas of research interest include examining the validity of outcome measures for use in people post-stroke, use of technology in application of outcome measures in neurological rehabilitation and training balance in people with neurological disorders.

Disclosure: This presenter has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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