1: Neurorehabillitation Flashcards
What is neurorehabillitaiton
Process of active change where individual who has become disabled acquires knowledge and skills required for optimal physical and psychological function
Define impairment
physical, psychological or anatomical change at an organ-level
Give an example of impairment
weak leg
Define disability
things individual is not able to do because of impairment a person level
Give an example of disability
unable to get dressed due to weak leg
Define handicap
disadvantage individual has at a social level compared to others as a result of their disability
Give an example of a handicap
individual with weak leg cannot get up the stairs to their workplace and there is no ramp
What guidelines outline disability
WHO: International classification of functioning, disability and health (2011)
What are three 3 domains outlined in WHO international classification of functioning, disability and health (2011)
- Impairment
- Activity
- Participtation
What is impairment
Identifying individuals physical and psychological impairments (eg. facial droop, right-arm weakness)
Outline activities function
Identify what activities individual struggles with and needs assistance for
Outline participation section
Identify how individual participates in social activities
Give three advantages of neurorehabllitation
- Reduces disability. improving QOL
- Shortens hospital stay
- Improves health outcomes
How is interdisciplinary working different to MDT
- HCP
What is goal planning
a flexible framework to assess and manage a patient’s strengths, needs and wants
