Nurb Test 1: Rehab Flashcards
- Maximal independence
- Acceptable quality of life
- Physical, emotional, psychological, social and vocational function.
- Wellness perspective
- Focuses on abilities not disabilities
- Not directed at cure
- Functional ability through training retraining and use of adaptive devices
Aim of Rehabilitation
Any type of impairment of body function or structure.
Trauma, acute or chronic diseases.
Programs: musculoskeletal, cardiac, respiratory, oncologic.
rehab
Rehabilitation Hospital or dedicated unit in a general hospital
Rehab settings
A. Inpatient:
1. Acute:
: Dedicated hospital unit or extended care facility
rehab setting
inpatient
2. Sub- acute
A. Day treatment centers,
B. Home
. Outpatient
Physician specializing in rehabilitation medicine
Physiatrist:
: coordinating the work of the team
Rehabilitation nurse
Promotes mobility and performance of selected activities of daily living (ADLs)
Physical Therapist:
Promotes development of coordination and fine motor skills used in ADLs
Occupational therapist:
: provides retraining for the management of speech, language and swallowing problem.
Speech Language pathologist
Facilitates participation in hobbies and development of interests
Recreational therapist:
: Works with brain – injured patient with cognitive impairments
Cognitive therapist
: Identifies available support services and resources, including financial assistance
Social worker
: Provides counseling and assistance with coping
Psychologist
: Assists with job placement, job training or education.
Vocational counselor