Neurorehabilitation Flashcards
1
Q
What is rehabilitation?
A
The process of helping someone to reach fullest physical, psychological, social, vocational, and education potential consistent with the anatomical impairment, environmental limitations, and life plans.
2
Q
What is an impairment?
A
Disorder of body structure or function.
3
Q
What are the two important effects of impairment?
A
- Activity limitations
2. Restrictions to life participation
4
Q
What is a disorder of consciousness?
A
A coma or vegetative state
5
Q
What is a prolonged disorder of consciousness?
A
A disorder of consciousness lasting longer than 4 weeks.
