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    Physical and occupational therapists successfully adopted the SOAP note method for progress documentation in a skilled nursing facility. Therapists responded positively, recommending its integration into therapy education.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Sciences
    • Medical Documentation
    • Rehabilitation Therapy

    Background:

    • Skilled nursing facilities often lack standardized problem-oriented medical records.
    • Effective patient progress documentation is crucial for continuity of care and quality improvement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the implementation and therapist attitudes towards using the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) note for progress documentation.
    • To assess the feasibility of integrating problem-oriented notes in a setting without prior use of problem-oriented medical records.

    Main Methods:

    • A problem-oriented progress note (SOAP note) was implemented over an eight-week trial period.
    • Six physical and occupational therapists participated in the study.
    • Author audited records for SOAP note usage errors, and therapists completed a post-study questionnaire.

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    Main Results:

    • Implementation was satisfactory, with minor challenges noted in problem list definition.
    • Therapists demonstrated a positive attitude towards using the SOAP note for patient status recording.
    • The audit identified areas for improvement in consistent SOAP note application.

    Conclusions:

    • The SOAP note is a viable and positively received method for progress documentation in skilled nursing facilities.
    • Training in the SOAP note method is recommended for physical and occupational therapy students.
    • Further refinement in problem list generation may enhance implementation success.