Intro to physio assessment and management

Question 1

Characteristics of a good assessor

Answer 1

Clinical knowledge
Strong communication skills
Holistic
Patient-centred
Thorough
Adaptability and flexibility
Empathy and compassion
Objectivity
Teamwork
Reflective practice
Time management
Ethical

Question 2

What is clinical reasoning

Answer 2

Process by which a therapist interacts with a patient, gaining info, creating and testing hypotheses and determining best treatments

Question 3

What are problem lists

Answer 3

Document that highlights most important health problems such as illness, disease and injuries
Created every day for patients

Question 4

What is the importance of problem lists

Answer 4

Makes work more efficient
Required by insurance and NHS
Set goals and treatment plans
Helps clinical reasoning
Ensures problems are addressed

Question 5

Main streams of problems

Answer 5

Patient identified
Non-patient identified
Anticipated problems

Question 6

Prioritisation of problems

Answer 6

Severity
Impact on function
Risk of complications
Timeframes
Barriers
Patient goals

Question 7

What structure should be used for treatment plans

Answer 7

SMART

Question 8

What are treatment plans

Answer 8

Evidence based practice
Patient preferences
Problem prioritises
Clinical expertise

Question 9

What is included in treatment plans

Answer 9

Exercises
Type of therapy
Education and advice
Promotion of self-management
On-ward referrals

Question 10

Importance of goal setting

Answer 10

Motivation
Sets expectations
Focuses priorities
Promotes active involvement

Question 11

What is the Sphere of Control

Answer 11

What the patient can actually achieve
Helps patient consider where their energy will be focussed

Question 12

What is the International Classification of Functioning

Answer 12

Considers health conditions and how it affects body functions and structure
It includes what activities the person does/wants to do

Question 13

What info is involved in ‘body structures’ in the ICF

Answer 13

Joints
Muscles
Movements
Sensations
Functions
Pain
Integrity of structures

Question 14

What is involved in ‘activity’ in the ICF

Answer 14

Postural control
Transfer and mobility
ADL’s
Arm and hand function
Ability to cook and feed self

Question 15

What is involved in ‘participation’ in the ICF

Answer 15

QOL
Community participation
Social integration
Transport
Family relations

Question 16

What is involved in ‘environmental’ in the ICF

Answer 16

Assistive equipment
Housing access
Social support
Work environment

Question 17

What is involved in ‘personal factors’ in the ICF

Answer 17

Coping
Co-morbidities
Age/race/gender
Attitudes and beliefs