Teaching Self-Management Skills: The Borg CR-10 RPE Scale

Hours: 0.08
# Course Code: REL-RTS-0-HIBDS

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) CR-10 scale is a reliable, valid, quick, and easy way for patients to monitor activity intensity. This short module demonstrates how to instruct patients in the use of the RPE scale for both perceived exertion and dyspnea, and provides general guidelines for RPE targets based on intended outcomes or goals.

Course Description

The Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) CR-10 scale is a reliable, valid, quick, and easy way for patients to monitor activity intensity. This short module demonstrates how to instruct patients in the use of the RPE scale for both perceived exertion and dyspnea, and provides general guidelines for RPE targets based on intended outcomes or goals.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-RTS-0-HIBDS

Hours: 0.08

Type: Pro-On-The-Go

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Outline:

Section 1: The Borg CR-10 RPE Scale

Introduction

How to Instruct Your Patient

Tips to Support Patient Independence

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Instructor: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT

Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.

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Teaching Self-Management Skills: The Borg CR-10 RPE Scale

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