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

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 of physical therapists in interdisciplinary discharge rounds and readmission rates.