Improving Fall Risk Assessment in Home Care: Interdisciplinary Use of the Timed Up and Go (TUG)
Purpose of Activity
To present the details of a study done to confirm the hypothesis that test-specific training will significantly improve reliability of the Timed Up and Go (TUG) when two different disciplines complete it.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Summarize the relevant information about the importance of using the TUG in home healthcare.
- Outline the findings of the authors' study of the effect of training on TUG data collection.
- Plan the appropriate method for conducting the TUG.
Disclosures
The authors and CE planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.
Price:
$21.95
Credits:
- ANCC 2.1 CH
- DC - BON 2.1 CH
- KY-BON 2.0 CH
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Test Code: HHCN0713B
Published: July/August 2013
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections:
Never Events: Falls
Sources:
Home Healthcare Now
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Specialties:
Gerontology,
Home Health
Topics:
Cohort Study