Accuracy of the AM-PAC BMSF in Predicting Discharge Physical Therapy Referrals in Pediatric Acute Care

The AM-PAC BMSF, completed at the initial evaluation, can moderately predict the need for outpatient physical therapy following pediatric acute care discharge. A cutoff score of 18 may support more proactive and targeted discharge planning.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy
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2025-09-22
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https://doi.org/10.1097/pep.0000000000001263
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Infant Development and Preterm Care
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Accuracy of the AM-PAC BMSF in Predicting Discharge Physical Therapy Referrals in Pediatric Acute Care

Rachel Bican, Sarah Eilerman, Erin Gates
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Infant Development and Preterm Care
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Accuracy of the AM-PAC BMSF in Predicting Discharge Physical Therapy Referrals in Pediatric Acute Care

Rachel Bican, Sarah Eilerman, Erin Gates
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Abstract

The AM-PAC BMSF, completed at the initial evaluation, can moderately predict the need for outpatient physical therapy following pediatric acute care discharge. A cutoff score of 18 may support more proactive and targeted discharge planning.

Pediatric Physical TherapyVol. 38(1)
Nationwide Children's Hospital (US), BitCan (Canada) (CA), Ohio University (US), Eilenburger Elektrolyse - und Umwelttechnik (Germany) (DE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
Infant Development and Preterm Care
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