Final: Cognition & Rehab Flashcards
Cognoscere
latin word to know
Some functions of cognition
Orientation
Memory
Attention
Concentration
Possible Problems with cognition
Amnesia Short and long term memory loss Slowed ability to process information Difficulty organizing and planning ahead Poor judgment
Groups that might have problems with cognition
TBI, Stroke, Brain hemorrhage,
brain tumors
2 essential processes of brain rehab
- restoration of functions
2. learning how to do things differently when functions cant be restored
Some formalized assessments
Mini-mental, montreal cognitive assessment
Concussions: Mild, Mod, and Severe
15 mins or less
Mod- 15-60
Severe- longer than a couple hours
2 coma scales
Glasglow
Rancho Los Amigos
Custard Analogy
brain soft like custard, like gel or jelly.
Back Streets Analogy
Nothing getting in through any direction. Have to learn different ways to get info
Areas that OT assesses:
Orientation
Attention/ Concentration
Memory
Info processing:
Comparing, categorizing, determining relationships etc
Executive functions
self awareness, goal setting, self-initiation, self inhibition, planning and organizing
ways to help clients develop awareness
establish trusting relationship
help understand their injury
develop goals
Types of feedback
Verbal, non-verbal, tick charts, videotaping, computers
