Understanding the Relationship Between Physical Therapist Participation in Interdisciplinary Rounds and Hospital Readmission Rates: Preliminary Study

Phys Ther. 2016 Nov;96(11):1705-1713. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20150243. Epub 2016 May 19.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Providing patients with optimal discharge disposition and follow-up services could prevent unplanned readmissions. Despite their qualifications, physical therapists are rarely represented on the interdisciplinary team.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the relationship between the participation...