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presented by Tamara N. Gravano, PT, DPT, EdD, PNAP, CEEAA
Financial: Tamara Gravano is a faculty presenter and coadministrator of the American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Geriatrics’ Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) course series.
Nonfinancial: Tamara Gravano has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.
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Tamara N. Gravano, PT, DPT, EdD, PNAP, CEEAA
Tamara N. Gravano is a board-certified geriatric physical therapy clinical specialist and the DPT program director at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She earned her BHS, MSPT, and transitional DPT from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and an EdD in leadership studies from Marshall University. Dr. Gravano is one of the first…
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1. Evidence-Based Interventions for Gait and Functional Mobility
This chapter focuses on comparing different interventions and their applicability to specific patient populations and healthcare settings. Through a combination of lecture and demonstration, participants will gain insights into the effectiveness of various interventions in improving gait. Furthermore, the chapter showcases the practical application of interventions in different healthcare settings and with patients having diverse abilities. Understanding the comparative effectiveness and appropriate use of interventions based on patient characteristics and settings is crucial for healthcare professionals to deliver tailored and effective treatments to enhance gait and functional mobility in aging adults.
2. Creating the Plan of Care
This chapter focuses on the creation of evidence-based plans of care for individual patients, utilizing functional outcome measures as a foundation. Participants will learn how to develop personalized care plans that address specific functional needs and goals. By discussing the plan of care directly with the patient, healthcare professionals can ensure that interventions are aligned with the patient's preferences and foster a collaborative approach to treatment. This chapter highlights the importance of individualized care planning and effective communication in optimizing patient outcomes and promoting patient-centered care.
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