Physical therapy enhances patient care in post-congenital heart surgery clinic

Key Points

• To evaluate the impact of physical therapy on rehabilitation needs in a congenital heart post-operative clinic.
• Identified significant physical therapy needs post-surgery.
• Evaluated integration of physical therapy in outpatient clinic setting.
• Assessed timing of access to rehabilitation care.
• Improved access to timely rehabilitation care in the outpatient phase of recovery.
• Addressed needs not identified during inpatient care.