J.J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, CSRS, CEEAA discusses the importance of leveraging standardized outcome measures in home health physical therapy practice to improve patient outcomes, prevent hospitalization, and enhance patient satisfaction. She encourages therapists to strategically select the ideal measure based on individual patient deficits and highlights the Function in Sitting Test (FIST) for non-ambulatory patients. An important key is to link assessment results to meaningful goals that motivate patients and their caregivers. Finally, JJ stresses the importance of embracing baseline scores (including zeros) as part of the process, helping patients recognize improvement over time. Instagram -@jjmowderpt https://www.south.edu/department/physical-therapy/?dept=5654

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