This presentation examines strategies used by occupational and physical therapists to decrease readmission rates in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The session covers evidence-based interventions, survey findings from practicing therapists, and the collaborative roles of OT and PT in managing CHF. Attendees gain insights into effective practices, patient education techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce rehospitalization.
Live Webinar
Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm EDTUnder Review: AOTA/0.2 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate three common reasons patients with CHF are at high risk for rehospitalization and three common interventions used by occupational and physical therapists to reduce rehospitalization rates in CHF patients.
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of three therapeutic strategies in managing CHF symptoms and preventing readmissions.
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate the results of a systematic review of best practices for treating CHF patients and components of a multidisciplinary approach that includes occupational and physical therapy to manage CHF and prevent rehospitalization.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
| 5-45 Minutes | Common reasons that patients with CHF are at high risk for rehospitalization |
| 45-75 Minutes | Common interventions used by occupational and physical therapists to reduce rehospitalization rates in CHF patients |
| 75-105 Minutes | Best practices in the treatment of CHF patients |
| 105-115 Minutes | Components of a multidisciplinary approach that includes occupational and physical therapy |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Andrea Salzman
MS, PT
Andrea Salzman, MS, PT graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Master’s degree in physical therapy. She has over 30 years of experience with hands-on care and training, specializing in geriatrics, patient motivation, aquatics, and musculoskeletal and balance disorders. She has presented 200 seminars, authored 300 PT articles, served as a PT-related journal editor, and was once featured on the cover of Physical Therapy magazine. Salzman has served as adjunct faculty at the College of St. Catherine’s (now St. Catherine’s University) for 8 years and as the Vice President of 10K Health, LLC, a temporary staffing agency, for a decade. She currently serves as the Director for Aquatic Therapy University and ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars and has assisted hundreds of facilities during the start-up and training phases of their aquatic practice.
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Financial disclosures: Andrea Salzman has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Andrea Salzman has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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