Principles and Concepts Flashcards
Who quoted this: “Diagnosis is only a matter of applying one’s anatomy” ?
James Cyriax
Observable; seen by the PT (Objective)
Signs
What the patient feels (subjective)
Symptoms
Based on Pathologic/pathophysiologic state at the cellular level. Done by a medical doctor
medical diagnosis
Based on a cluster of signs and symptoms of the impairment, functional limitation or disability
PT Diagnosis/Impression
What type of diagnosis is this: Diabetes mellitus
Medical diagnosis (Mdx)
Give the NAGI MODEL components
P - Pathology
I - Impairment
FL - Functional Limitation
D - Disability
T OR F
NAGI Model is the new model and the ICF Is the old
False
The new Framework/Model is the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and health).
Importance of assessments
1) TO SEE IF THE PT. IS APPROPRIATE CANDIDATE FOR PT PRACTICE
2) TO RECOGNIZE AREAS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF PT
3) TO DETERMINE BIOMECH/NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEM
4) GIVE CORRECT TREATMENT AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE !!
5) BE COST EFFECTIVE
Examination + Evaluation =?
Assessment
Define Examination
Procedures like interviews and tests to gather info from pt.
T OR F
Evaluation is the part where we look into the results or data of the examination and evaluate the condition of the pt.
TRUE
SOAP stands for
SUBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT
PLAN (OF CARE)
T OR F
The Plan part of the SOAP should contain various intervention to get the best result for the patient
FALSE
In SOAP, the plan of care should be specific and concise. Consider the GOALS of the pt. and the problem list.
TYPES OF PT NOTES
1) Initial Evaluation
2) Daily PT Notes/Pt notes
3) Progress Notes
4) Re-evaluation Notes (RE notes)
5) Discharge Notes
6) Expiring Notes