PRELIMS: Role of PT in Humanitarian Crisis and Cultural Competency Flashcards
Q: What is the goal of rehabilitation?
A: To optimize functioning and reduce disability by considering individual and contextual factors.
Q: What are the levels of care in rehabilitation?
A: Specialized health care, primary health care, and multiple levels of care.
Q: What are the key aims of rehabilitation?
A: Improving daily activity performance, social participation, and meaningful life roles.
Q: What is the main characteristic of institution-based rehabilitation?
A: Fixed structures, specific patient populations, and intensive care.
Q: What are the three primary models of rehabilitation service delivery?
A: Institution-based, outreach service, and community-based rehabilitation (CBR).
Q: What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation?
A: Inpatient rehab is provided during hospitalization, while outpatient rehab allows the patient to return home between sessions.
Q: How does outreach service differ from institution-based rehabilitation?
A: Outreach services are temporary and provide one-time care.
Q: What is the focus of CBR programs?
A: Developmental and continuous care integrated into the community.
Q: What is home-based rehabilitation?
A: Rehabilitation provided at a patient’s home, often through primary health care or specialized care.
Q: What is telerehabilitation?
A: Rehabilitation services delivered using telecommunication technologies, such as video consultations and remote monitoring.
Q: What is the PT’s role before a disaster?
A: Planning and preparedness, advocating for functional recovery, and participating in emergency drills.
Q: What are key personal factors influencing PTs’ ability to engage in disaster relief?
A: Personal fitness, family and work support, finances, travel readiness, and vaccinations.
Q: What is the principle of “Build Back Better”?
A: Ensuring recovery efforts lead to a more sustainable and resilient environment post-disaster.
Q: What is cultural competency?
A: The ability to provide effective care while respecting different cultural values and beliefs.
Q: How can PTs assist in disaster response?
A: Triage, treating injuries (SCI, amputations, TBI, fractures), ICU mobility training, and accessibility support.
Q: What is cultural sensitivity?
A: Being aware of personal attitudes and avoiding offensive remarks about different cultures.
Q: What is ethnocentrism?
A: The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others, which can be a barrier to cultural competence.
Q: What are the three main models of cultural competence?
A: Cross Model, Campinha-Bacote’s Model, and Purnell’s Model.
Q: What are the primary and secondary characteristics of culture?
A: Primary: Race, gender, age, nationality (unchangeable).
Secondary: Socioeconomic status, education, occupation, political beliefs (changeable).
Q: What is the key focus of Campinha-Bacote’s Model?
A: Cultural competence as a continuous process involving awareness, knowledge, skill, encounters, and desire.
Q: What does Purnell’s Model emphasize?
A: A systematic approach to understanding cultural influences on health care.
Q: What are the key responsibilities of PTs in disaster preparedness?
: - Risk assessment & community education
Training first responders in basic rehabilitation principles
Establishing emergency rehab protocols
Q: How can PTs contribute to disaster risk reduction (DRR)?
A: By advocating for inclusive disaster plans, educating vulnerable populations, and integrating rehabilitation into emergency response strategies.
Q: What are the immediate priorities of PTs in disaster response?
Acute injury management
Preventing complications (e.g., contractures, pressure sores)
Pain management & early mobilization
