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Clinical Reporting: The Practitioner's Responsibility

Ms. Mauser is Associate Staff Editor, Publications Department, American Physical Therapy Association, 1156 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 (USA).

This excerpt was created in the absence of an abstract.

Published clinical reports provide a historical chronicle of the innovative efforts of physical therapy clinicians as well as stimulate the need for validation of physical therapy practice.

What Is a Clinical Report?

A clinical report is a description of how a physical therapist developed a practical solution to a problem that occurred on the job. The incidents and events contributing to the successful resolution of the problem are reported. In this instance, "clinical" refers to the working environment of the physical therapy practitioner and includes, but is not limited to, a patient care setting. Descriptions of solutions to problems occurring in physical therapy education or in departmental administration could also be detailed in a clinical report.

Importance of a Clinical Report

The clinical report serves two purposes: to inform practitioners of a successful process and to stimulate others to test and validate the process....

Key Words: Education, medical • Physical therapy • Writing