Neurodegenerative Diseases (NDD)-Overview & Intervention Flashcards
What are some examples of neurodegenerative diseases?
MS, parkinson’s disease, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), guillain-barre syndrome, Huntington’s disease, and dementia
Neurodegenerative diseases are defined as?
progressive and usually chronic conditions resulting from damage to the peripheral nervous system, the central nervous system or both
What is defined as an impairment of voluntary and spontaneous movement initiation resulting in freezing, especially during gait activities?
akinesia
What is defined as slowed motor movements?
bradykinesia
What is defined as decreased coordination of movements?
dysmetria
What is defined as muscle stiffness that impairs movements?
rigidity
What is defined as involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation; observed as a muscle twitch?
fasciculation
What are small rapid steps resulting from a forward-tilted head and trunk posture?
festinating gait
What is defined as numbness and tingling because of sensory nerve changes?
paresthesia
Which areas would an OT use skill assessments for during an evaluation for a client with a neurodegenerative disease?
motor and praxis ability, sensory-perceptual skills, emotional regulation, cognitive ability and communication skills
T or F: Compensatory strategies would not be used for OT intervention when working with a client with a neurodegenerative disease.
False, you would teach compensatory strategies as part of your intervention plan
T or F: Using problem solving techniques is a form of compensatory strategies
True
T or F: Memory aids are not a form of compensatory strategies
False, memory aids and written instructions are compensatory strategies
T or F: allowing increased time to complete tasks is not a form of compensatory strategies
False, increased time IS a form of compensatory strategies
T or F: Minimizing multitasking is not a form of compensatory strategies.
False, minimizing multitasking IS a form of compensatory strategies
Minimizing distractions and interruptions during task completion can be used during OT intervention for clients with neurodegenerative diseases. It would be considered what kind of intervention?
compensatory strategy
T or F: Providing training in activity strategies and energy conservation is a form of OT intervention that would be beneficial with clients with neurodegenerative disease.
True
Alternating between sitting and standing during tasks is considered what kind of intervention?
Energy conservation
Completing higher priority tasks in the morning is what kind of intervention?
Energy conservation
What is an example of alternating between periods of rest with periods of activity?
Alternating b/w sitting and standing
T or F: using appropriate equipment such as orthotics and powered mobility to minimize energy use is a compensatory strategy.
False, energy conservation
T or F: Using ergonomic adaptations to provide head and arm support is a compensatory strategy.
False, activity strategy/energy conservation
T or F: You should not encourage patients with neurodegenerative diseases to delegate roles to family members to balance independence with assistance from others during occupational performance.
False, your OT intervention should encourage patients to delegate roles.
When planning exercise programs for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases is it better to plan shorter exercises periods everyday or longer exercise periods 3xs/week?
Shorter exercises periods every day- this will be within the client’s limitations and promote a balance of activity performance and rest periods.
T or F: Providing environmental modifications and adaptive equipment training for home and work safety and independent task performance should be a part of your OT intervention for a client with a neurodegenerative disease.
True
