OCTA 236 (Geriatrics Exam 1) Flashcards
the study of aging (study of old men)
Gerontology
medical practice associated with the elderly
Geriatrics
How is chronic disease managed?
- medications
- diet
- exercise
- surgery
- technology
- client-centered approaches
- engagement in occupations
focus on the client/patient really understanding what is happening to them health wise
Health literacy
teaching individuals and the communities about health in order to improve health
Health education
enabling/helping people have control over, to improve health
Health promotion
Medical model:
- Professional is responsible
- Professional has power
- Professional makes decisions
- Professional is the expert
- Professional answers to the agency
- Planning is fragmented
- Culture is denied
Community Model:
- Client is responsible
- Client has power
- Client makes decisions
- Client is expert
- Professional answers to the client
- Planning is coordinated
- Culture is appreciated
Medical model:
- Individually based* Person enters the system when ill
- Physician referral required & physician is the team leader
- Services are rendered in the hospital/clinic or some other medical setting
- Third party payer requirements
- Reactive instead of proactive
Community model:
- Individually or group based
- Focus on the well population
- Prevention is emphasized (fall prevention)
- Services are provided in the community
- Variety of funding sources /grant funding sought
a grant made on the condition that other monies have already be secured
Challenge grant
a grant made to establish an innovative project or program (prove something is beneficial)
Demonstration grant
a grant/gift made with the specification that the amount donated must be matched on a one for one basis
Matching grant
a grant or contribution used to start a new project or organization
Seed money
OT Process:
Initial Screening -> Evaluation -> Appropriate Goals -> Implementation (treatment) -> Reevaluation