Category: Acute Care

Background As I worked my way through my physical therapy studies here at UNC, I grew interests in areas of administration and management. I think exploring new ways of improving job satisfaction for Physical Therapists and other healthcare workers is … Read more

Predictors of Cranial Molding Deformities in Preterm Infants By: Sonia Kelkar, SPT Background Since starting in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UNC-Chapel Hill, I have always known that I had an interest in working with the pediatric population. … Read more

Background During my second clinical rotation I had the opportunity to work on the Oncology Team at an inpatient rehabilitation facility. I was surprised to find out my clinical instructor was on the oncology team, as the only exposure I had … Read more

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Doctor of Physical Therapy Capstone Project   Carson Matthews PHYT 854 Mock Template and Algorithm for DPT Students Prior to Acute Care Clinical   Capstone Narrative Early mobility in the intensive care … Read more

A Capstone Project by: Kathryn Lambert, SPT   Background and Statement of Need Over the course of schooling, I found myself drawn to the higher complexity of patient needs and interdisciplinary collaboration required in acute care and inpatient settings.  Once … Read more

Infant Massage as a Stress Management Technique for Parents of Extremely Preterm Infants Rachel Silver, SPT Background Before beginning PT school, I already knew that my heart was in pediatrics from my experiences shadowing and experiences working with children (camp … Read more

The Role of the Acute Care Physical Therapist Caroline Ballard, SPT Background Before entering physical therapy school and while building my resume, I attempted to gain experience in acute care at the local hospital in my hometown of Wilmington, NC, … Read more

The Impact of COVID-19 on Rehabilitation Practice: A Clinician Perspective Raiya Feinberg, SPT and Heather McGovern, SPT   Background COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, is a respiratory disease first discovered in late 2019 that has reached pandemic status since its … Read more

Neonatal Cranial Molding and Positioning Changes Related to Respiratory Device Ashley Hite, SPT Background When I began pursuing my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at UNC-Chapel Hill, I knew I enjoyed various aspects of working with the pediatric population.  I knew … Read more

The Impact of COVID-19 on Rehabilitation Practice: A Clinician Perspective Raiya Feinberg, SPT and Heather McGovern, SPT   Background COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, is a respiratory disease first discovered in late 2019 that has reached pandemic status since its … Read more