From the flight deck to the bedside: core aviation concepts applied to acute care physical therapist practice and education.

Michael J Shoemaker; Sean M Collins

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From the flight deck to the bedside: core aviation concepts applied to acute care physical therapist practice and education.

January 17, 2024

Shoemaker MJ, Collins SM. Phys Ther. 2023;103(12):pzad125.

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The aviation industry often provides inspiration and guidance to steer patient safety improvement work. This article summarizes key safety concepts from aviation – including crew resource management, situational awareness, and checklists – that can be applied to physical therapist education and practice.

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