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Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Translated Title

降低物理因子造成皮膚損傷之發生率

Abstract

Physical therapists play a crucial role in preventing skin damage, the causes of which are usually due to improper machine settings and a failure to adhere to standard operation procedures during treatments involving physical agents. To decrease incidents, this study examines the causes of skin damage, and drafting intervention and evaluation index.This paper analyzed 12 cases of skin damage occurring during physical therapy at the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation of a regional hospital, between Jan. 2006 and Aug. 2009. The probable causes were failure on the part of the therapist to inform the patient on operation procedures and treatment goals, to report the skin damage immediately, and to properly maintain and set the machine.Through a decision matrix analysis, this study listed possible methods for skin damage prevention, including the prompt reporting of damage cases, the drafting of standard operation procedures, a provision and patient information precautions sheet, and regular maintenance of machines. The incidence rate dropped from 1.02 to 0.25 per ten thousand treatments. The machine check-up recorded at 100 % efficacy, and 99 % of patients received precaution information regarding treatment. The interventions this study presents can decrease incidence of skin damage and improve patient safety.

Language

Traditional Chinese

First Page

133

Last Page

141

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