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Impact of Sociodemographic Variables on Physical Therapist's Documentation of Physical Activity Levels.

PubMed / Arch Phys Med Rehabil · 2026-06-06 · By Wingood M, McCall CA, Bracey S, et al. · Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation

A study published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation examined how patient sociodemographic characteristics influence whether physical therapists document physical activity levels in clinical records. The findings suggest that documentation practices may vary based on factors such as age, race, or other demographic variables, raising questions about equity in assessment and care planning. PT professionals may want to evaluate their own documentation habits to ensure consistent physical activity screening across all patient populations.

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