PT, OT and SLT for older people

Question 1

What is frailty

Answer 1

Frailty is not an illness, but a syndrome that combines the effects of natural ageing with the outcomes of multiple long term conditions, a loss of fitness and reserves

Often multiple comorbidities, not a specific diagnosed medical condition

Question 2

Name 5 syndromes of frailty

Answer 2

Delerium, falls, immobility, continence problems, medicine management challenges

Question 3

who makes up the mdt for frail patients?

Answer 3

GP/nurses, SLT, PT, OT, family, social care, all centred around the patient

Question 4

What do rapid response teams do?

Answer 4

Rapid respinse from appropriate member of team to provide same day assessment, aiming to prevent admission and set up immediate short term intervention plan

Question 5

What is the purpose of occupational therapy?

Answer 5

enable people to fulfill their potential as occupational beings. Promote function, quality of life and realization of potential in people experiencing occupational deprivation, imbalance or alienation

Question 6

What is the purpose of physiotherapy?

Answer 6

use of movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice

Question 7

what is the purpose of SLT?

Answer 7

anticipates and responds to the needs of individuals who experience speech, language, communication or swallowing difficulties