directly with residents (eg, registered nurses [RNs], licensed practical nurses [LPNs], nurse aides, social workers, dietary aides, activities staff, and physical and occupational therapists), administrative staff (eg, department directors), and other support staff (eg, environmental services, ...
Participants were excluded if they [1] received physical therapy services within the prior two months in any setting, [2] had been hospitalized within the prior two months, or [3] were currently receiving palliative or hospice care. These exclusion criteria were chosen to assure the individual ...
All authors thank all facilities, the physical and occupational therapists who collaborated in this study, and participants for their cooperation in this study. Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest. References Shimada, H. (Ed.) Geriatric Physical Therapy, 1st ed.; Ishi...
This pilot study presents a novel fall prevention intervention that integrates physical therapy exercise (PTE) and dance movement therapy (DMT) to address both physical and emotional fall risk factors, as well as factors influencing adherence to treatment. The aim of this study was to examine the...