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Physical Therapist Skills: 12 Qualities to Career Success

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Working on a team with others is a great way to learn and grow the skills to be a physical therapist, and interprofessional collaboration improves patient satisfaction ratings and health outcomes. When patients feel like giving up, one of the most valuable traits of a physical therapist is to remain focused on the process.

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DEI and Nursing — The Far-Reaching Benefits

Nurse.com

The lack of DEI efforts contributes to adverse outcomes like patients and their families who find particular shortcomings detrimental to their overall experience and care — issues like a lack of female leadership, health equity , provider diversity , cultural competence, intellectual and developmental disabilities care, and LGBTQIA-focused care.

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What Is Virtual Physical Therapy? How It Works and Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery showed that telerehabilitation was similarly effective as traditional care for patients recovering from total knee arthroplasty. 6 The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) advocates for telehealth as an effective and viable method for delivering patient care.

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LPNs in modified care delivery models

American Nurse

The impact on nurse and patient satisfaction Takeaways: Challenged by the insufficient pipeline of clinical nurses required to backfill the vacancies created by the COVID-19 pandemic, current care delivery models require redesign.

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Mentorship: A strategy for nursing retention

American Nurse

campaignforaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mentoring-Toolkit-2017.pdf ssopc=1 American Organization for Nursing Leadership Leader2Leader Program: For early-career nurses seeking a future leadership role. This customizable program includes tools for self-directed program adoption. community.ana.org/pages/mentorprogram?ssopc=1

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Magnet4Europe

American Nurse

Once established, this culture can help shape better patient and staff outcomes and improve the work environment, leading to improved RN satisfaction, recruitment, and retention and reduced vacancy and turnover rates. In addition, the intensive care units include equipment designed for easy nurse and patient access.

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The Secret Garden: A staff-only wellness and respite space

American Nurse

A well workforce could save the profession and potentially improve care and patient satisfaction. In 2022, an employee was either physically assaulted, exposed to verbal abuse, or threatened every 38 minutes in Massachusetts compared to every 57 minutes in 2020. Nursing responsibilities frequently interrupt needed breaks.