Clinical Decision Making In Therapeutic Exercise Flashcards
ultimate goal of PT
improve fxn
evaluating fxn
pt/caregiver interview
outcome measures
outcome measures –> evaluating fxn
FIM - fxnal independence measure
FAM –> fxnal assessment measure
barthel index
berg balance score
disability specific measures for CVA, TBI, PD, MS
ICF model
international classification of fxning, disability and health
what does ICF describe
how a person fxns in daily life
what doesnt the ICF do
focus on dx or diability
what does the ICF encourage
health care personnel to look at the entire person to decide on POC
general principles
evaluate the pt’s fxnal ability
pt’s abilities
environmental demands and/or restrictions
general principles –> changes occur through
natural recovery
intervention
general principles –> changes occur through intervention
intervention must address both primary and secondary impairments
how could improved fxnal outcomes be obtained
by interventions which help the pt to change if it is a possibility
help the pt to change –> improved fxnal outcomes
if the change is possible and appropriate
what if change is not possible or appropriate
we can teach pt compensatory techniques and use compensatory aides
compensatory aides –> change isnt possible or appropriate
modify the pt’s environment to accommodate the pt’s ability
looking at the pt as a whole
consider the pts extrinsic, intrinsic, physical and combined factors
extrinsic factors
physical environment
social environment
cultural environment
physical environment –> extrinsic factors
private home
apartment
assisted living
etc.
social environment –> extrinsic factors
family/friends
occupation
recreation
education
cultural environment –> extrinsic factors
religious beliefs
cultural belief
nutrition
intrinsic (inherent) factors
psychological
medical
psychological –> intrinsic factors
self-esteem
sense of control
happiness
life satisfaction
medical –> intrinsic factors
PMH/PSH
health habits
meds
contraindications
physical factors
results of your systems review
cardio/pulmonary, MSK, neuromuscular