What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the impact of physical therapy on rehabilitation needs in a congenital heart post-operative clinic.

April 8, 2026Cardiology in the Young0 citations

Physical therapy enhances patient care in post-congenital heart surgery clinic

SBSarah Mabe BarrDell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas HMHitakshi ModiDell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas KKKimberly KrauklisDell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

Key Points

To evaluate the impact of physical therapy on rehabilitation needs in a congenital heart post-operative clinic.
Identified significant physical therapy needs post-surgery.
Evaluated integration of physical therapy in outpatient clinic setting.
Assessed timing of access to rehabilitation care.
Improved access to timely rehabilitation care in the outpatient phase of recovery.
Addressed needs not identified during inpatient care.

Abstract

Significant physical therapy needs were identified in a congenital heart post-operative clinic, including needs not identified while inpatient. Integrating physical therapy in clinic improves timely access to rehabilitation care in the subacute phase of recovery.

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