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Activity Steps

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Description

The purpose of this study was to examine functional mobility using Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand (FTSTS) and Timed-Up-and-Go (TUG) tests in persons with injection-related venous ulcers (VU+) and compare these findings to persons without venous ulcers (VU-).

Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method

Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form.

Getting the Most out of the Activity

As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.

While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.

Purpose of Activity

To provide information on the Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand (FTSTS) and Timed-Up-and-Go (TUG) tests in persons with injection-related venous ulcers (VU+) and persons without venous ulcers (VU-).

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify the methods used in a comparative study of the FTSTS and TUG tests in persons with and without injection-related venous ulcers.
  2. Evaluate results from this and other studies evaluating the use of the FTSTS and TUG tests for use in clinical practice.

Disclosures

All staff, faculty, and planners, including spouses/partners (if any), in any position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Price: $22.00

Credits:

  • ACCME 1.0 CME

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Planner
Professions: Physician
Test Code: ASWC0214
Published: Feb 2014
Expires: 1/1/2026
Sources: Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Barbara Pieper, Thomas N. Templin, Allon Goldberg.
Categories: Musculoskeletal , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Wound
Topics: Mobility , Venous Leg Ulcer