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Top of Scope: The Emergency Department Physical Therapist Practice Handbook Paperback – January 11, 2023

by Dr. Rebekah Lynne Griffith (Author), Dr. Sarah Cruser (Editor)

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The emergency department of any hospital is a fast-paced, bustling, and logistically-
complicated hub serving patients at some of their most vulnerable moments. Physical
therapists can, and should, play a critical role in that service. Commonly the missing
piece an emergency department didn’t know it was missing, a physical therapist can
skillfully integrate into a patient’s pathway through the department all the while
improving everything from throughput, to opioid use, to patient satisfaction.

Aimed primarily at physical therapists and with an abundance of inspiring anecdotes
from the field, Dr. Rebekah Griffith takes you through:

• The best research on WHY a physical therapist increases efficiency, saves money,
and improves patient outcomes in the emergency department
• Step-by-step HOW to get started planning, preparing, and implementing your
practice
• WHAT to do to track, grow, and support your practice with ample resources and
connections

By the end of Top of Scope, you will not only have actionable strategies to start your
own emergency department physical therapist practice, but also leave with a renewed
belief in the power of therapeutic rapport and its ability to change the trajectory of a
patient’s health journey.

“To really explore all facets of the human experience, there
are few better places than the emergency department."
— Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, NCS

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119 pages
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Publication date

January 11, 2023
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7 x 0.28 x 10 inches
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979-8372692022
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BRYZTKLS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (January 11, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 119 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8372692022
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.28 x 10 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #804,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #335 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Books)
- #1,166 in Exercise Injuries & Rehabilitation

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Dr. Rebekah Griffith, The ED DPT, specializes in care in the Emergency Department. Dr. Griffith believes physical therapist practice in the Emergency Department is a critical way to move upstream in healthcare that supports patients during their most critical moments. Dr. Griffith has been an invited lecturer, regular presenter, podcast guest, author, & article contributor on this topic. Additionally, she was instrumental in passing two motions within the APTA House of Delegates in support of Emergency Physical Therapist practice and is a founding member of the Emergency PT Steering Committee within the Academy of Acute Care. The ED DPT will prepare you to successfully practice in the Emergency Department so that patients have access to the right provider at a critical moment in their healthcare journey.

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Alisa Curry

A PT's essential tool for care!

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023

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I love how this book is written. As acute care clinicians, we have a unique space to use our knowledge on a variety of specialties - Neuro, Ortho, Cardiopulm, Metabolism, Social Services and a smattering of Engineering and home improvement skills. Having a guide to know how to use your skills is so helpful. I know that I've added some tools from Dr. Griffith's book to my own practice in how I assess and recommend. As a long time therapist, I always have room to learn additional skills that benefit my patients. Dr. Griffith's book has given me a Swiss Army knife of information. Thanks!

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nikki imhoff

Incredible premier resource for emergency department physical therapy!!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023

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Top of Scope: The Emergency Department Physical Therapist Practice Handbook, written by Dr. Rebekah Griffith, is a trailblazing piece of literature for the profession of physical therapy and emergency care. While the momentum of physical therapy practice is progressing toward increased specialization and autonomy in many aspects of healthcare, this book prepares and challenges doctors of physical therapy to be well-rounded advanced practice providers in all aspects of their knowledge and skill base to treat patients holistically as part of the emergency department team. Dr. Griffith provides insight for systems contemplating adopting an embedded emergency department physical therapy model and gives patients a choice for non-pharmacologic care in the emergency department. The concepts she describes in this book have the power to improve patient experiences and outcomes in the US. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever visited the emergency room and wondered if medications, images, and surgeries were our only options. Top of Scope assures you, absolutely not! Patients, hospital administrators, physical therapists, and educators can expand their perspectives through Dr. Griffith’s work in Top of Scope.

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Katie

More PTs in the Emergency Department, please.

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023

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I am not a physical therapist. I do not work in an Emergency Department. So why did I read this book?

I have been in the past and likely will be an Emergency Department patient in the future. The premise of this book is intriguing. When we, the collective patients, are pushed by our heath insurance and healthcare system to utilize the Emergency Department/Urgent Care facilities as the first step to get attention, then the ED will become more important to each and every American patient. With the ED becoming a more primary step in our daily healthcare, we need practitioners who think outside of the box, especially for musculoskeletal and neurological assessments, to provide the right care for the right situation.

Dr. Griffith makes a strong case for more physical therapists in emergency departments. This was an intriguing read and my hope is that more emergency departments consult with Dr. Griffith to successfully deploy PTs in the ED.

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Jenna Segraves

This book is a MUST READ!

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023

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This handbook is an absolute necessity for physical therapists who are hoping to start an ED program at their hospital or for those who are currently working in the ED. It is backed up with evidence to support the feasibility and effectiveness of PT in the ED, as well as cases to strengthen the argument that PT is needed in the emergency department! I cannot recommend this book enough!

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023

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This book is a must for all things Emergency Room Physical Therapy. It provides a phenomenal outline for both the clinical research for PTs in the ED as well as the necessary steps for a successful program to run on the business end. I would highly recommend this book to all practicing therapists!

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sharon s jacksi

Physical Therapy in the Emergency Room

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023

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From a patient point of view, this book demonstrates how important it is for people to be assessed for mobility as quickly as possible. The ED is often the entry to the hospital and immediate physical therapy assessment will help people get home sooner. Dr. Griffith writes clearly and concisely and reviews research in an understandable manner. The writing style and format makes the book a easy read, even for a lay person. The patient stories bring the information to life. I highly recommend this book.

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023

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This is a great read for physical therapists and really for all healthcare professionals. Very applicable to anyone -- from a PT just looking to improve their primary care skills and learn about the ED to someone ready to start a practice in the ED tomorrow. Love the way this is laid out, easy to read/digest, and the patient examples are SO useful. Highly recommend!

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DeJuan J. Daniel

The blueprint for practicing at the top of your scope!

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023

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This book has helped me navigate some direct access situations in OP, OP bedding in acute setting as well as in the ED! Seriously, the book and course really magnifies the importance of physical therapists practicing at the top of our scope!

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