Ethical Issues In AT

Question 1

the application of science and technology to improve the quality of life of a persons w/ disabilities

Answer 1

Rehabilitation engineering

Question 2

Conflicts b/w disciplines

Answer 2

OT’s and rehab engineers have similar goals

therapist = directly w/ client for independence
Engineer = design and build the stuff that helps the clients

Question 3

Advantages of AT

Answer 3

it can always be there and be powerful

Question 4

Disadvantages of AT

Answer 4

doesn’t grow w/ client, may break, dependence, expenses/maintenance

Question 5

Identify activity the consumer wants/needs, capabilities, and performance barriers using what??

Answer 5

ACTIVITY ANALYSIS

Relevance/importance
Objects they use
Space demands
Sequencing and timing
Actions and performance skills
Body func and structures

Question 6

Barriers to prosthetics

Answer 6

cognition, skin break down, ect.

Question 7

Level 1: clinical/AT services
Operational context
Client-practitioner

Answer 7

Educating consumers of AT services available
Clinical assessment matching consumer to device
Beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, fidelity

Question 8

Level 2: clinical/interdisciplinary

Operational context - practitioner-practitioner

Answer 8

Informed dissemination
Resource allocation, pre service and in-service training
Justice, fidelity

Question 9

Level 3: institutional/agency

Operational context - institution-member

Answer 9

Adequate AT service provision
Efficient and effective service provision
Justice fidelity

Question 10

Level 4: social resources
Public policy

Operational context - legislative-constituent

Answer 10

Adequacy of resources
Periodic review and assessment
Legal issues
Reciprocal advocacy, Justice