rehab and maintenance of fn

Question 1

4 main health strategies

Answer 1

1. preventive
2. curative
3. rehabilitative: restore full fn
4. supportive: preserve independence and autonomy

Question 2

ICF model components

Answer 2

disease affects:

• body fns and structures - weakness, sensory loss, paralysis
• activities: walking, dressing
• participation: self care, work, responsibilities

factors that would make disability worse

• environmental: stairs -> home modifications (ramps, rails, anti-slip floors)
• personal: lack of social support at home

Question 3

preventing functional decline

Answer 3

• cognition and emotional health: delirium, depression
• mobility, vigour, self-care
• continence
• nutrition
• skin integrity