Data-driven decisions: Enhancing patient outcomes through effective outcome measures

Title : Data-driven decisions: Enhancing patient outcomes through effective outcome measures

Abstract:

Outcome measures are fundamental tools in healthcare that provide a standardized approach to evaluating and monitoring patient progress, ensuring quality care, and enhancing overall patient outcomes. These measures are vital for assessing the effectiveness of interventions, guiding clinical decision-making, and supporting reimbursement processes with insurance providers. The use of reliable and valid outcome measures enables healthcare professionals to accurately assess patient status, make informed decisions, and establish targeted, measurable goals. This presentation will explore the application of outcome measures in high-acuity populations, with a particular focus on cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy patients. It will address common trends and challenges in the implementation of these measures in clinical practice, drawing on research findings that identifies both barriers to effective utilization and strategies for overcoming them. Additionally, the presentation will highlight the role of outcome measures in shaping rehabilitation evaluations, guiding evidence-based interventions, and optimizing patient outcomes. The discussion will also highlight how integrating outcome measures into clinical practice not only aligns with evidence-based principles but also enhances the accuracy of interventions. The presentation will emphasize that by grounding clinical decisions in strong data, healthcare professionals can ensure that interventions not only meet clinical standards but also reflect the most current research findings, thereby promoting improved healthcare management and patient care.

Objectives:

• Understand the importance of using outcome measures to monitor and enhance patient care in high-acuity settings.
• Explore common challenges and effective strategies for applying outcome measures in clinical practice.
• Discover how to utilize outcome measures for improved clinical decision-making and evidence-based interventions.
• Implement data-driven decisions to ensure interventions are clinically effective and grounded in the latest evidence from current literature.

Biography:

Dr. Archana Vatwani, PT, DPT, EdD, MBA, CLWT, CDP, PMP, CEEAA is the Academic Program Director and Professor of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Dallas, TX. She has nearly two decades of clinical and academic experience at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Nova Southeastern University, and Old Dominion University. Dr. Vatwani’s research focuses on enhancing cultural competence, advancing interprofessional education, and improving physical therapy practice in acute care as well as cardiovascular and pulmonary specialties. Her awards include the National Diversity Council’s 2022 Healthcare Diversity Leader Award and the American Physical Therapy Association’s 2022 Minority Faculty Development Award. She currently chairs the APTA Acute Care Education Committee and serves on the Nominating Committee for the APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation’s Global Health Special Interest Group, reflecting her ongoing commitment to leadership and service within the profession.