Global and Sociocultural Competence (Chapter 13)

Question 1

The following best describes this countries health care system: This was the first nation to enact a compulsory health insurance in 1883. Both employers and employees pay into a sickness fund for all individuals to pull from as needed. Physicians are generally paid on. A fee-for-service schedule from a regional association. This country has similar wait times for health services as the US.

Answer 1

Germany

Question 2

The following best describes this countries health care system: This system has universal coverage that covers all residents. It is publicly financed through Statutory Health Insurance (SHI). SHI is financed primarily thorough employer and employee payroll taxes and national income tax. There are still cost sharing that include co-insurance, so-payments, and extra billing.

Answer 2

France

Question 3

The following best describes this area of performance of health care systems: This dimension consists of 4 categories: 1) effective care 2) safe care 3) coordinated care and 4) patient-centered care. The U.S. has positive findings for providing prevention and patient centered care but has low scored for safe and coordinated care.

Answer 3

Quality

Question 4

AOTA believes that numerous complementary health approaches and integrated health (CHAIH) products and practices are within the scope of practice for competent OTs. CHAIH generally falls into two categories. Which category would Tai Chi fall into?

Answer 4

Mind and Body Practices

Question 5

The following is an example of a form of complementary health approaches and integrative health (CHAIH) that may be used as a prepatory method by an occupational therapist of a client who presents with pain and needs to complete a task:
1/1

Answer 5

Guided imagery

Question 6

There are many barriers when treating clients from different cultural backgrounds. The following is an example of this barrier: A female geriatric OT is working with a 89 year old male. The OT tells the male patient that she would like tomorrows session to be a shower. The patient tells the OT that he is uncomfortable showering with a female therapist near him. Unfortunately, there are not male occupational therapists at this facility. The OT talks to her manager and they determine that the OT should continue working with this patient, to the best of the therapist and patient’s abilities.
1/1

Answer 6

Limited resources to facilitate culturally competent care