Maylyn Martinez, M.D., MSc.
@MS_Martinez_MD
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Hospitalist and Mobility & Health Disparities Researcher @UChicagoMed
Chicago, IL
Joined November 2020
Hot take: We're not putting enough thought into PT consults. In my 1st original research article🎈, I explored how to define, on admission, who may NOT need a PT consult . 1/ 🧵Here's the scoop. @FutureDocs @JHospMedicine @SamirShahMD @WrayCharles .
shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Appropriate use of inpatient physical therapy services is important for preventing hospital-associated disability (HAD). We assessed potential overutilization of physical therapy consults on hospit...
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I feel like this tidbit might be extremely high yield for some. Enjoy!.
Finally used @ChatGPTapp to recode an SPSS code into STATA to score WHODAS 2.0. Highly recommend! . @MS_Martinez_MD.
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RT @JRayFalvey: Older adults prioritize functional recovery when living w/ mobility impairments. Rehabilitation promotes recovery AND mai….
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RT @ChronicDiseaseU: Congratulations to #cdrpas poster winners: 1st place Alia Richardson, runner up Eli Falk, 2nd runner up Deekshitha Tur….
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RT @geri_doc: Many US Hospitals use bed alarms. But there is no evidence they prevent falls. Zero. None. But they do succeed in keeping….
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RT @maria_j_ruiz: It finally feels real—I applied for #InternalMedicine residency for #Match2024!. I am living out the dream of waking up e….
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RT @NIMHD: We’re celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth by recognizing researchers innovating to promote health equity. Here’s a recent discuss….
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RT @ETSshow: Explore The Space Podcast is BACK!. Took a few months off, back strong w/ @MichaelGalvezMD & @TheMillennialMD talking about #N….
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RT @JHospMedicine: #PhysicalTherapy spotlight 🔆 Day 2!.🏥 patients w/pneumonia getting PT daily 7%⬆️ likely to go 🏠 than w/⬇️ PT. ⤴️ PT fr….
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RT @ShikhaJainMD: And the wonderful @MS_Martinez_MD closing out todays #WIMStronger #WIMSUMMIT @WIMSummit preconference. .
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Teaching networking skills at @WIMSummit tonight! Thank you so much for having me!🙏🏻💕. Cannot overstate the importance of this math:. We have prepared/trained for years. Networking increases opportunities = more chances to put all that prep to use = creating your own luck 🍀.
@ShikhaJainMD @FutureDocs @ETSshow @UChicago @MS_Martinez_MD “Luck is where Preparation meets Opportunity.”. @MS_Martinez_MD #WIMStrongerTogether @wimsummit
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RT @livnegris: The key to bridging the gender gap is. NETWORKING!. Know your elevator pitch & know the elevator pitch for your best frien….
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Look, dad! I’m an assistant professor @UChicago! Órale! .😍💕😱. Cleaning lady/dance instructor/cocktail waitress/musician ➡️ premed ➡️ Med student ➡️ resident ➡️ chief resident ➡️ post-doc ➡️ instructor ➡️ asst prof ➡️ 🚀. Embrace your launching pad!
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RT @JHospMedicine: #PhysicalTherapy Spotlight! . "Emerging evidence suggests PT improves. function, discharge to 🏠, and risk for readmissi….
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RT @WIMSummit: [3/7] @DarilynMoyer: "To me, #empowerment means achieving the structural and systematic changes needed to not just to improv….
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RT @WrayCharles: I wish journals would let authors publish a “behind the scenes” editorial with each study - telling us the ins/outs and ob….
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6/6.The takeaway: .If your hospital doesn't have them, ask about using mobility scores to objectively measure patients' functional mobility so you can make an informed decision about PT referral!. It's important to consider need before going rogue with a PT consult!
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5/6 High mobility patients in intervention group had the same change in mobility during hospitalization after the tool was implemented (even though fewer PT consults) . These patients can safely mobilize with nursing or alone, giving PT more time to work w/pts who need them!
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