Geri Final: Practice Settings Rehab

Question 1

What is the general aim of rehabilitation?

Answer 1

-To maximize, restore, or maintain an individual’s function. *Holistic approach

Question 2

What areas, generally speaking, are typically addressed?

Answer 2

-Areas addressed in rehab are, physical, sensory, intellectual, social function, and psychological.

Question 3

Multidisciplinary

Answer 3

-OT, PT, SLP

Question 4

Interdisciplinary

Answer 4

-OT, PT, PTA, Nursing, common in home care, all team members have a discussion (collaborate) of what the clients needs are, each discipline will take a piece that is within their scope

Question 5

Transdiciplinary

Answer 5

-OT, Nursing, MD, Social worker, arena style assessment, come up with teams goals, one person will go and work on goals, others brought in if necessary

Question 6

Who is the most important member of the rehabilitation team?

Answer 6

-The client

Question 7

What “type” of assessment is considered the norm for evaluating older adults in rehabilitation settings?

Answer 7

-Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. Measures functional performance in ADL’s, balance, cognition, strength, PLOF, follows the OTPF in identifying occupations that the pt performs, look at it from a holistic perspective

Question 8

Within the different types of rehabilitation delivery systems, what areas should assessments measure?

Answer 8

-Assessments should measure functional performance and the individual’s ability to participate in meaningful activities. *Performance *Needs (within these look at personal and environmental factors)

Question 9

What personal and environmental factors may influence the rehabilitation process?

Answer 9

• Personal factors: motivation, being frail, depression, cognition, comorbidities
• Environmental factors: where they live, caregivers, client and therapist interaction
• Either are facilitators or barriers for an individual to progress well in therapy