Synergizing Home Health Rehabilitation Therapy to Optimize Patients’ Activities of Daily Living
Synopsis
Over 3 million older adults receive home health care services to improve health and functional status annually. This project examines the preliminary effects of an ADL-enhanced rehabilitation program to improve the ability to perform activities of daily living in older adults admitted to home health care.
Principal Investigator
Research Partner
Co-Investigators
Project Personnel
Research Assistant
Department:
HP-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Allie L Armstrong
STU AST – NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Email:
aarmstrong1@ufl.edu
Funding Source
Implementing 3-Step Workout for Life to Improve ADL Outcomes in Home Health
Synopsis
The 3-Step Workout for Life was developed to translate improved muscle strength into greater functional gains. The objective of this project is to adapt and augment the 3-Step Workout for Life into a deliverable intervention program for home health agencies.
Principal Investigator
Co-Investigators
Project Personnel
Graduate Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Department:
MD-HOBI-GENERAL
Zachary P Jones
Research Coordinator II
Email:
zpjones39@ufl.edu