Self Management

Question 1

When working on self management with a client what is key to success?

Answer 1

Balance

Question 2

In acute care what is OT role when working on self management?

Answer 2

increasing participation in occupations
increase skills, confidence
decrease pain, fatigue

Question 3

How do you treat a patient for fatigue management vs fatigue management?

Answer 3

fatigue already exists (chronic), client will know how much energy they have to complete activities
energy conservation: more acute, budget how to use it.

Question 4

What are key things to look at do differentiate RA/OA?

Answer 4

RA: ulnar deviation-hot-red
OA: painful-no deviation

Question 5

What would an OT intervention look like for someone with a rheumatic disease?

Answer 5

needs modifications to exercise (pain free 1-2 hours after)
RA: only doing AROM
exercises with pain free range
PAMS- Not ice

Question 6

When thinking about different splints for people with RA/OA what are some possible options?

Answer 6

thumb spica, resting hand, ulnar drift, swan

Question 7

Should you use medications or modalities for chronic pain?

Answer 7

no