title: A new wellness center concept: integration of the physical therapy and the morale, welfare, and recreation departments.
abstract: This case study describes the implementation of a wellness center based on the integration of a Navy outpatient physical therapy department and a morale, welfare, and recreation cardiovascular center. The logistics and services provided are discussed. The productivity of the physical therapy department based on the monthly number of patient treatments is assessed. A statistically significant increase in patient visits of 38% above the previous year was noted. The newly established cardiovascular center averaged 1,500 client visits monthly. This unique collaboration appears to hold promise as an effective wellness center concept.
authors.affiliation: Physical Therapy Department, Naval Hospital, Pensacola, FL 32512-5000, USA.
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Woodhead
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D009013:Morale; D009326:Naval Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012946:Social Welfare