Introduction Flashcards
What is an impairment
any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or function
impairment is considered to occur at the level of organ or system function
What is a disability
any restriction or lack (resulting from an impairment) to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being
disability is concerned with functional performance or activity, affecting the whole person
disability is activity restricted by impairment
What is handicap
a disadvantage for a given individual resulting from an impairment or a disability that limits or prevents the fulfillment of a role that is normal (depending on age, sex and social and cultural factors) for the individual
What is activity limitation
activity limitation is a difficulty encountered by an individual in executing a task or action
What is participation restriction
problem experienced by an individual in involvement in life situations
What are examples of conditions that can prevent oral hygiene routine
epidermolysis bullosa substance abuse learning disability dementia/frailty end of life care cancer therapy
What are barriers to care
physical
attitudinal
people centred
professional centre
What are characteristics of service use
fewer visits, longer intervals between limited access to buildings difficulty communicating pain financial emergency care rather than planned history of extractions treatment with GA
What are examples of physical disability
spina bifida
cerebral palsy
arthritis
spinal injury px
What are examples of intellectual impairment
down syndrome
autism spectrum disorder
What are examples of mental disability
schizophrenia
dementia
alzheimers
What are sensory disabilities
px who are visually impaired
px who are hearing impaired
What are emotional disabilities
anxiety states depression bipolar affective disorders personality disorders eating disorders
What are social disabilities
illegal drug use alcohol abuse homelessness obesity poverty
What are biphosphonates used for
metastatic cancer and myeloma
osteoporosis
pages disease
