Intro

Question 1

how should health be conceptualized

Answer 1

viewed as a dynamic continuum that goes from death to wellness

health is also varied between how an individual interacts with their environment

Question 2

things that can affect health

Answer 2

genetics
demographics
geographical location/environment
culture/religion
standard of living
health beliefs/practices/ previous experiences

Question 3

what is incidence

Answer 3

of new cases of a condition in relation to the total number of the population that are at risk during a time period

Question 4

what is prevalence

Answer 4

all cases of a condition, new and old, among those at risk of developing the condition during a point in time

Question 5

what is a pathology

Answer 5

medical diagnosis that has occurred which can lead to impairments, limitations and disabilities

Question 6

what is an impairment

Answer 6

the structure/function of the body that is damaged

can be temporary or permanent

Question 7

what is a disability

Answer 7

a limitation caused by pathology put into a social context

Question 8

explain the relationship between limitations and disabilities if a patient has had a car wreck

Answer 8

broken leg - pathology
limitation could be gait
disability would be them crossing the street

Question 9

what is the ICF model’s main goal

Answer 9

standardization of the language to classify and code information regarding health amongst healthcare workers

Question 10

what does ICF stand for

Answer 10

International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health

Question 11

what does the ICF model consider

Answer 11

body functions and structures
activities and participation
environmental and personal factors

Question 12

what are body functions and structures as defined by ICF

Answer 12

physiologic or psychologic functions of body systems or anatomic parts

Question 13

what does the ICF define activity as? what about an activity limitation

Answer 13

execution of specific tasks or actions by an individual

difficulties that individuals may have in executing activities

Question 14

how does the ICF model define participation? what about participation restrictions?

Answer 14

involvement in life situations

problems the individual may have in real-life situations

Question 15

are environmental/personal factors always negatives?

Answer 15

no, they can be positive and negative

Question 16

what can be identified as red flags

Answer 16

issues that begin around initial assessment and maintain throughout the course of therapy

basically contraindications

Question 17

how do you make sure that you have identified the red flags

Answer 17

look for clusters and signs of symptoms
notice any signs/symptoms that don’t fit the initial diagnosis
note symptoms and characteristics of possible systematic disease

Question 18

after the review of systems, what are the three main options that a clinician has

Answer 18

proceed with treatment
mix of physical therapy treatment as well as refer to physician
refer to physician and don’t do PT