Chapter 6, and 7 ADL Flashcards
Draping
Covering a patient appropriately during a therapeutic intervention
Draping provides
- Protection of patient’s modesty and dignity
- Warmth and comfort.
- Protection of vulnerable skin
- Protection of clothing.
Trauma informed care:
draping makes patients feel less vulnerable so less likely to feel a loss of trust of a violation of boundaries.
Culturally sensitive care
There are many cultural considerations to be aware of before uncovering a person’s body part.
Strong preference for healthcare provider of same gender:
African and Caribbean
South Asian
Chinese
Hindu women
Muslim women
Some Latinx groups
Embarrassment caused by bodily exposure while wearing hospital gowns
Asian
Chinese
Romany traveler
Orthodox Jewish women
Taboos against wearing garments previously warn by others or against taking of garments that should not be removed
Members of the LDS
Rastafarian women
Restrictions on touching
Traditional Egyptians
Hindus
Orthodox Jews
Navajo women
Children in many cultural or geographical groups
Older individuals in some cultural or geographical groups.
If a patient is to be walking
At a minimum the patient should wear a foot covering that provides grip against the floor to prevent falls.
Anytime a patient removes clothing to receive effective therapy
covering with temporary clinical clothing or linens is required.
Providing Chaperones
Safeguard a patient’s dignity. Witness. May hinder communication. May compromise confidentiality.
key to effective draping
minimize exposure in terms of body area and time exposed.
layering with double towls
allows one to be folded back to expose treatment area.
Securing the edges
tucking can add to the patient’s sense of overall security. creates a sense of secure boundaries.
Draping during treatment
Initially provide overall coverage, then expose the necessary area.
Adjust and resecure
secure edges
Min exposure
confidence
after treatment
*Provide materials to remove lotions, gels perspiration or other similar
*Instruct patient to remove temporary linens or clothing and get dressed
*Return valuables
*clean treatment area
static stability
ability to maintain a position while stationary
Controlled mobility
dynamic postural control or purposeful intentional movement
Correct spinal alignment
key component of all positioning.
Objectives of Short term positioning
- protect vulnerable body parts without safety hazards.
- patient comfort
- Therapeutic access.
safety
- support surface appropriate for patient’s abilities and impairments
- Protective enough and not overly restrictive
- weight compatible with support/equipment
- Position work for patient’s needs.
maintain spine
maintain normal curs of cervical, thoracic and lumbar.
`Supine
pillow under head and knees/hips for spinal curves.
pillows can be placed under patient’s arms as well.
Prone
Need either a face cradle or ability to turn head to side.
Small pillow for face, too much has too much cervical lordosis.
pillow to bolster the lower legs to lift the feet off the table.
Sidelying
slight to moderate flexion of one or both hips to add stability
pillows under head, between the legs, and a small pillow or bolster under waist.
Under arm positioned forward.
Sitting
Hips fully back and centered in the chair
If necessary a small bolster or towel roll can be placed behind the back
Raising and supporting the feet helps maintain lumbar spine and reduces pressure on thighs.
Armrests - at right height for shoulders
If leaning forward cushion head to lean on supporting surface.