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presented by Myles Quiben, PT, PhD, DPT, MS, GCS, NCS
Financial: Myles Quiben is an employee of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Quiben receives compensation from MedBridge for this course.
Nonfinancial: Myles Quiben is on the board of directors of APTA Geriatrics.
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Myles Quiben, PT, PhD, DPT, MS, GCS, NCS
Myles Quiben, PT, PhD, DPT, MS, is a professor and chair of the department of physical therapy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, teaching clinical medicine and cardiopulmonary, geriatric, and neurologic physical therapy. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in both neurologic and geriatric physical therapy (NCS, GCS) by the American Board…
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1. Introduction to Medical Screening
This chapter introduces the physical therapist to medical screening and highlights the role of the therapist in screening, particularly for the aging adult. The complexity of differential screening for aging adults and the considerations for differential diagnosis are discussed, with a focus on the ability to distinguish between signs and symptoms associated with aging and those that are most likely associated with a medical pathology.
2. Differential Diagnosis Principles
This chapter presents the principles of differential diagnosis, including challenges with medical screening. The patient/client management model is discussed in the context of differential diagnosis, with an emphasis on communicating with appropriate healthcare professionals for referral or consultation. The framework of screening for medical disease is presented, with a focus on the patient history/interview and the physical examination for gathering data.
3. Factors to Consider in the Differential Diagnosis Process for Aging Adults
The differential diagnosis process involves two steps: screening for medical conditions and screening for movement dysfunction. The contributions of age-related changes to the movement system, multisystem involvement, social determinants of health, cognitive changes, and pharmacological considerations are presented. The ability to accurately interpret information from the examination is critical, as is the ability to identify noncontributory information.
4. A Framework for Examination for Differential Diagnosis in Aging Adults
This chapter considers signs and symptoms in the aging adult that are within the scope of physical therapist practice and those that warrant further communication with other healthcare professionals. Examination components in the patient history/interviewing that feed into the clinical decision-making process are discussed: diagnostic interviewing, systems review, pain patterns, and associated signs and symptoms. Screening strategies during the physical examination, including upper quarter screening, lower quarter screening, and movement screening will be presented.
5. Let’s Practice
In this chapter, we conclude a case study that allows the therapist to apply the principles of differential diagnosis and screening. The participant will evaluate history and physical examination findings in the clinical decision-making process and is asked to consider signs and symptoms in the aging adult that are within the scope of physical therapist practice and those that warrant communication with a physician.
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