Clients living with Chronic Conditions

Question 1

What is the role of the QEP in prescreening?

Answer 1

• conduct pre-activity health screening to reduce liability exposure and inform exercise management plan
• work within knowledge, skills, abilities that fall under scope of practice
• eveidence based tools assist with pre-screening; good charting essential
• considers level of risk of adverse event and how to mitigate risk.

Question 2

What are the criteria for clients with stable/lower risk medical conditions?

Answer 2

condition is being managed medically and is asymptomatic
no change in prescribed medication/treatment plan for past 6 months; and
if physician has prescribed a medication it is taken as directed.
client can exercise independently and
benefits of PA outweigh risks.