Rehabilitation Flashcards
Rehabilitation definition
Helping individual restore high test level of function, independence and quality of life.
Physical sensory, mental loss during to injury or disease.
Person-centered care definition
Approach where patients are encouraged to actively participate in their own healthcare.
Decibels of disabling HL in adults & children
40 in adults
30 in children
Most cause of HL globally
Medication
Most effective solution to HL
Prevention
Disability
Impairment that can be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory or a combination of these.
Affects persons life activities and may be present from birth or occur during life.
ICF aim
To provide a scientific basis for understanding and studying of health and health related states, outcomes and determinants.
ICF categories
Health condition
Bodily structures and functions (impairment): plan needs to be based on what the person can do, assess functionality before planning.
Activity (limitations) and participation (restrictions): plan needs to target restricted activities, what the person participates in.
Environmental factors and personal factors: patient centered and contextual
Age related HL audiological findings
Presbycusis
Sloping high frequency loss
Progressive/gradual bilateral symmetrical SNHL
Effects of Age related HL
Cognitive decline
Risk for falls
Risk for dementia
Reduced participation
Negative social effects of HL
Reduced social activity- isolation and withdrawal
Problems communicating with spouse, friends and relatives
Problems communicating at work- lack of concentration
Negative psychological effects of HL
Embarrassment, guilt, shame and anger
Anxiety and suspicion- sadness or depression
Self criticism- low self esteem/ confidence
Stages of grief post diagnosis
Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
Counseling approaches
Psychodynamic counseling
Client-centered counseling
Psychodynamic approaches
The conscious: things we are aware of e.g. feelings
The subconscious: things below conscious awareness, easy to access
Unconscious: area in the mind where memories have been suppressed and are difficult to access
Client centered counseling
Empathetic, warm, genuine
Behavioral approach
Humanistic approach
Self assessment scales
Hearing Handicap inventory for adults
Hearing Handicap inventory for elderly