Chapter 6: A Conceptual Framework for Clinical Practice

Question 1

5 components contributing to a conceptual framework for clinical practice

Answer 1

model of practice, model of function and disability, hypothesis-driven clinical practice, principles of motor control and learning, evidence-based practice

Question 2

to integrate the best available research evidence with experience and patient values

Answer 2

evidence based practice

Question 3

to test assumption about nature and cause of motor disability

Answer 3

hypothesis-driven clinical practice

Question 4

gathering information and developing a plan of care consistent with the goals, problems and needs of the pt

Answer 4

a model of practice

Question 5

identify pts strength and limitations important to developing a POC

Answer 5

a model of function and disability

Question 6

the process of obtaining data necessary to form a diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care

Answer 6

examination

Question 7

the process of making clinical judgements based on the data gathered during the examination

Answer 7

evaluation

Question 8

information related to the pts current and past health can be gathered directly from the pt, family or caregiver; from medical records; and from other health care professionals

Answer 8

history

Question 9

brief review of the relevant systems in order to help direct the selection of specific tests and measurements and to assist in determining diagnosis and prognosis

Answer 9

systems review

Question 10

performance on specific tests and measurements that provide the clinician with insight into specific impairments and functional limitations that restrict the pts ability to participate in the roles and activities that are important to his or her life

Answer 10

tests and measures

Question 11

a label that identifies the impact of a condition on the function at both the level of a system and the level of the whole person

Answer 11

diagnosis

Question 12

a proposal to explain certain facts

Answer 12

hypothesis

Question 13

a significant deviation of loss in body function of structure

Answer 13

impairment

Question 14

the execution of a task or action by an individual and thus represents the individual perspective of function

Answer 14

activity

Question 15

involvement in a life situation, and represents a societal perspective of functioning

Answer 15

participation

Question 16

external to the individual and include physical, social, and attitudinal factors

Answer 16

environmental factors