Activity-based therapy for individuals with spinal cord injury/disease: perspectives of acute care therapists.

Hope Jervis RademeyerNicole GastleKristen WaldenJean-François LemayChester HoCesar Marquez-Chin Kristin E Musselmann

Published in: Spinal cord series and cases (2022)

Our research reveals that implementing ABT in an acute care setting is challenging considering the high dosage of movement practice required for ABT. To increase dosage and the use of ABT in acute care, strategies could include early patient education on ABT, strategic use of social supports, and use of portable technology already incorporated in acute care.

Keyphrases

acute care
healthcare
quality improvement
primary care
case report
low cost