L05: Tertiary Prevention Flashcards
What is a tertiary prevention
To reduce the complications of an existing disease
What is the definition of primary prevention
Avoiding the disease in the first place
An example of primary prevention
Immunisation
Definition of secondary prevention
Diagnosing the disease as quick as possible before the disease causes permanent harm
Example of secondary disease
Screening
In tertiary disease can you stop the disease from occuring
No the person already has the disease e.g chronic disease but we can limit the complications
What are the 3 characteristics of a tertiary prevention
Patient has an established disease
Intervention improves function or prevents decline
Intervention begins after acute disease
What is the tertiary prevention for someone with stroke
Stroke rehabilitation
What does stroke rehabilitation aim to reduce in patients with stroke
Mortality
Long term disability
What does stoke rehabilitation involve
Aerobic training Arm re education Positioning Self management Task training
What is the tertiary prevention with someone with cardiovascular disease
Cardiac rehabilitation
What does cardiovascular rehabilitation involve
Lifestyle change
Cardiac reconditioning
Psychological techniques
