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A multidisciplinary approach to prosthetic management.

S R Rizzo1, R T Frame, A T Davis

  • 1Veterans Administration Medical Center, Chillicothe, OH 45601.

Quality Assurance and Utilization Review : Official Journal of the American College of Utilization Review Physicians
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a Communication Management System summary sheet to improve prosthetic management for inpatients. This system ensures all prosthetic devices and communication needs are clearly documented for better patient care.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Effective prosthetic management is crucial for inpatient rehabilitation.
  • Communication challenges can impede optimal prosthetic device utilization.
  • A standardized system is needed to track prosthetic devices and patient needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a multidisciplinary team approach for inpatient prosthetic management.
  • To introduce a novel Communication Management System summary sheet.
  • To enhance communication regarding prosthetic devices and patient needs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a Communication Management System summary sheet.
  • Inclusion of prosthetic devices owned and communication problem information.

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  • Designation of nursing staff for data completion.
  • Posting the summary sheet in a visible location (patient's bedside).

    • Main Results:

    • A structured system for documenting prosthetic devices and communication issues was created.
    • Clear responsibility was assigned to nursing staff for data maintenance.
    • Improved visibility of patient prosthetic information at the bedside.

    Conclusions:

    • The Communication Management System offers a practical approach to inpatient prosthetic management.
    • This system facilitates better communication among the multidisciplinary team.
    • Standardized documentation can lead to improved patient outcomes and care coordination.