As noted elsewhere, there are outcome measures that apply to acute care patients much better than generic ones. Here are a selection of such outcome measures.
Use the outcome measures for 2 purposes –
- Evaluation of functional parameters
- Determination of treatment effectiveness
Suggested Outcome Measures
Outcome Measures for Fall Risk Assessments
- Five Times Sit to Stand – 5 X Sit-to-Stand – < 13 seconds (can vary with population)
- Timed Up-and-Go test (TUG) – < 20 seconds
- Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)
- Functional Gait Assessment Test (FGAT)
- Tinetti Balance Test
- Berg Balance Test
- Kansas University Balance Scale (KUBS)
The linked items are appropriate for quick inpatient acute care testing. The KUBS can be deployed when balance is particularly unsafe and a measurable metric is desired beyond basic testing.
Outcome Measures for Global Functional Mobility (Covers all aspects of functional mobility)
- Acute Care Index of Function.1
- Boston University Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AMPAC – 6 Clicks).2
- Perme Score.3 Information – Actual Measure
- Borg Scale or Modified Borg Scale (RPE Scale)
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References
- ACIF: Scherer SA, Hammerich AS. Outcomes in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: Acute Care Index of Function. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. 2008;19(3):94-97.
- AM-PAC 6-Clicks
- Perme Score: Perme C, Nawa RK, Winkelman C, Masud F. A Tool to Assess Mobility Status in Critically Ill Patients: The Perme Intensive Care Unit Mobility Score. Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal. 2014;10(1):41-49.
- Borg Scale:
- Borg G.A. Psychophysical bases of perceived exertion. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 1982; 14:377-381.
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