Patient and provider factors associated with follow-up for positive depression screens in adults: a retrospective review of University of Utah primary and specialty care clinics.

Objective: To identify patient and provider factors associated with lower rates of follow-up for positive depression screens in outpatient settings.

Design: Retrospective cohort study with electronic health record analysis investigating factors associated with follow-up care for patients with moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms. Patient and provider variables were associated with rates of follow-up for positive depression screens.

Key Data Elements for Longitudinal Tracking of Physical Function: A Modified Delphi Consensus Study.

Objective: Physical function is associated with important outcomes, yet there is often a lack of continuity in routine assessment. The purpose of this study was to determine data elements and instruments for longitudinal measurement of physical function in routine care among patients transitioning from acute care hospital setting to home with home health care.

Methods: A 4-round modified Delphi process was conducted with 13 participants with expertise in physical therapy, health care administration, health services research, physiatry/medicine, and health informatics.

Combining the AM-PAC "6-Clicks" and the Morse Fall Scale to Predict Individuals at Risk for Falls in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital.

Objective: To determine the effect of adding the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) Inpatient '6-Clicks' Short Forms to the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) to assess fall risk. Falls that occur in a rehabilitation hospital result in increased morbidity and mortality, increased cost, and negatively affect reimbursement. Identifying individuals at high risk for falls would enable targeted fall prevention strategies and facilitate appropriate resource allocation to address this critical patient safety issue.

Walking While Dialyzing: A Retrospective Observation of Early Mobility and Ambulation for Patients on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.

Objectives: To describe the practice of physical therapy for patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy and assess data related to the safety and feasibility of physical therapy interventions.

Design: A retrospective observational cohort study.

Patients: Surgical and cardiovascular patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy during a 2-year period from December 2016 to November 2018.