Chapter 6 Flashcards
Rehabilitation
is a philosophy of practice and an attitude toward caring for people with disabilities and chronic health problems
disabling health condition
is any physical or mental health/behavioral health problem that can cause disability.
chronic health condition
is one that has existed for at least 3 months.
purpose of rehabilitation
to prevent further disability, maintain function, and restore individuals to optimal functioning in their community.
common chronic diseases that can result in varying degrees of disability
Stroke, coronary artery disease, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and arthritis
results from advanced technology that save people from accidents:
often faced with chronic, disabling neurologic conditions such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI)
common veteran health problems
TBI, single or multiple limb amputations, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS
seeks to maximize the function of the individual impacted by the injury or chronic condition
HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS examples
acute inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), skilled nursing facility (SNF), long-term acute care (LTAC) facility, or home health agency (HHA)
PAC level (best health care organization)
based on the individual’s biopsychosocial and ecological assessment
must be matched to the patients’ needs.
Rehab for older adults
rehabilitation services for the first 100 days of inpatient care are paid by Medicare A.
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)
are part of either a hospital or long-term care (nursing home) setting
Rehabilitation care continuum.
The intensity of services decreases across the continuum from the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) or skilled nursing facility (SNF) to home health to comprehensive ambulatory care (outpatient) programs.
resident
implies that the person lives in the facility and has all the rights of anyone living in his or her home.
Home for older adults is often:
in senior citizens’ housing units, their family’s home, or assisted-living facilities.
Group homes
are facilities in which individuals live independently together with other people with disabilities.
Alternative living settings include:
a board-and-care facility or transitional living apartment.
The desired outcome of rehabilitation
is that the patient will return to the best possible physical, mental, social, vocational, and economic capacity.
It also includes education and therapy for any chronic conditions characterized by a change in a body system function or body structure
health care team in the rehabilitation setting may include:
- Nurses and nursing assistants
- Rehabilitation nurse case managers
- Physicians and physicians assistants
- Advanced practice nursing (APNs) such as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists
- Physical therapists and assistants
- Occupational therapists and assistants
- Speech-language pathologists and assistants
- Rehabilitation assistants/restorative aides
- Recreational or activity therapists
- Cognitive therapists or neuropsychologists
- Social workers
- Clinical psychologists
- Vocational counselors
- Spiritual care counselors
- Registered dietitians (RDs)
- Pharmacists
Rehabilitation nurses in the inpatient setting:
coordinate the collaborative plan of care and therefore function as the patient’s case manager.
rehabilitation milieu
- Allowing time for patients to practice self-management skills
- Encouraging patients and providing emotional support
- Protecting patients from embarrassment (e.g., bowel training)
- Making the inpatient unit a more homelike environment
Advanced practice nurses (APNs)
are masters- and doctorate-prepared nurses who function independently or under the supervision of a physician, depending on the rules and regulations of the state or province.
Nurse’s Role in the Rehabilitation Team
- Advocates for the patient and family
- Creates a therapeutic rehabilitation milieu
- Provides and coordinates whole-person patient care in a variety of health care settings, including the home
- Collaborates with the rehabilitation team to establish expected patient outcomes to develop a plan of care
- Coordinates rehabilitation team activities to ensure implementation of the plan of care
- Acts as a resource to the rehabilitation team who has specialized knowledge and clinical skills needed to care for patient with chronic and disabling health problems
- Communicates effectively with all members of the rehabilitation team, including the patient and family
- Plans continuity of care when the patient is discharged from the health care facility
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the interprofessional plan of care for the patient and family
nursing assistants or nursing technicians
assist in the physical care of patients
physiatrist
A physician who specializes in rehabilitative medicine
oversee the rehabilitation medical plan of care from the emergency department, intensive care unit, telemetry unit, and medical surgical unit into the community
Physician assistants (PAs)
work under the supervision of the physician
Physical therapists (PTs), also called physiotherapists
intervene to help the patient achieve self-management by focusing on gross MOBILITY skills
Physical therapy assistants (PTAs)
may be employed to help the PT.
Occupational therapists (OTs)
work to develop the patient’s fine motor skills used for ADL self-management such as those required for eating, hygiene, grooming, and dressing.
Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs)
may be available to help the OT.
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs)
evaluate and retrain patients with speech, language, or swallowing problems.
rehabilitation therapists`
PTs, OTs, and SLPs
rehabilitation assistants.
Assistants to PTs, OTs, and SLPs
Recreational or activity therapists
work to help patients continue or develop hobbies or interests.
Cognitive therapists,
usually neuropsychologists, work primarily with patients who have experienced a stroke, brain injury, brain tumor, or other condition resulting in cognitive impairment.
social workers
help patients identify support services and resources, including financial assistance
Clinical psychologists
assess and diagnose mental health/behavioral health or COGNITION issues resulting from the disability or chronic condition and help both the patient and family identify strategies to foster coping.
Spiritual counselors
specialize in spiritual assessments and care and are able to address the needs of a wide array of patient preferences and beliefs.
Vocational counselors
help with job placement, training, or further education.
Registered dietitians (RDs)
help ensure that patients meet their needs for NUTRITION.
Pharmacists
collaborate with the other members of the health care team to ensure that the patient receives the most appropriate drug therapy, if required.
For some patients severe undernutrition results in decreased serum albumin and prealbumin, causing third spacing:
Assess the older adult for generalized edema, especially in the lower extremities. Be sure to collaborate with the RD to improve the patient’s nutritional status, with a focus on increasing protein intake that is needed for healing and decreasing edema.
Assessment steps
history- interview and PAMS BM
physical assessment
Cardiovascular system
Chest pain
Fatigue
Fear of heart failure
Respiratory system
Shortness of breath or dyspnea
Activity tolerance
Fear of inability to breathe
Gastrointestinal system and nutrition
Oral intake, eating pattern
Anorexia, nausea, and vomiting
Dysphagia
Laboratory data (e.g., serum prealbumin level)
Weight loss or gain
Bowel elimination pattern or habits
Change in stool (constipation or diarrhea)
Ability to get to toilet