The Environment Flashcards

1
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Barriers

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physical impediments preventing individuals from functioning optimally

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Accessibility

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degree to which an environment affords use of its resources w/respect to level of function.

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3
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Accessible Design

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structures that meet prescribed standards for accessibility

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4
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Definition of Universal Design

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The design of products and environments to be usable by all people to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design

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5
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Principles of Universal Design

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  1. equitable use
  2. flexibility in use
  3. simple and intuitive
  4. perceptible info
  5. tolerance for error
  6. low physical effort
  7. size and space for approach and use
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Ideal outcome of rehab in regards to the environment

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patient is as functional as possible in their former environment and lifestyle

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7
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components of examination of the environment

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accessibility
safety
usability
function

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Purpose of examination of environment

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  1. determine degree of patient safety and level of function
  2. ID design barriers
  3. make realistic recommendations
  4. determine need for adaptive equipment or AT
  5. assist the patient and family for patient’s return and additional services needed
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Exam strategy: Interview

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  1. Establish general characteristics of the environment
  2. ID special problems previously encountered
  3. Alert the PT to potential safety hazards
  4. determine need for further tests and measures
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Self Report

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patient provides information about ability to perform tasks in specific environments

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11
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Physical Activity Resource Assessment (PARA)

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documents and examines resources that promote physical activity within a neighborhood or community

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Home and Community Environment (HACE)

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IDs aspects of the patient’s home or community that may affect level of function

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13
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Safety Assessment of Function and the Environment for Rehabilitation tool
(SAFER)

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designed for elderly. home and functional assessment

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14
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Usability in my home

A

BADLs and IADLs

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15
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Housing Enabler

A

home accessibility

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16
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Environmental Analysis of Mobility Questionnaire (EAMQ)

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impact of environment on community mobility

17
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Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique (CHART)

A

documents functioning within societal context

18
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Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF)

A

environmental barriers in home and community

19
Q

ADL-Staircase

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IADLs, BADLs

20
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Aspects of preparation for home visit

A
  1. current level of function
  2. expected progress
  3. current equipment
  4. future plans
  5. ownership vs rental
  6. insurance coverage, financial resources, other sources for funding.
21
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Exterior accessibility factors

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  1. route of entry
  2. driveway, walking surfaces
  3. stairs
  4. handrails
  5. ramps needed/space for ramp?
22
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Exterior: stairs

A
  1. height, number, condition
  2. no greater than 7” high
  3. at least 11” deep
23
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Exterior: Doorway

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  1. Width: 32-34” works for most WCs
  2. Locks
  3. Door handle
  4. Thresholds
24
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Interior Accessibility

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  1. Furniture arrangement and features
  2. Clearance
  3. Stuffing
  4. Electrical controls, floors, doors, windows, stairs, heating untis
25
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Bedroom exam

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  1. stationary bed
  2. ample space for transfers
  3. mattress firm, soft, etc
  4. night stand height, placement, etc
  5. Closet-clothes ba and accessibility/reach
26
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Bathroom exam

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  1. width of door
  2. height of toilet seat
  3. grab bars
  4. tub height/shower threshold
  5. hand spray attachment
  6. antiscald valves
  7. floor-nonskid adhesive strips
  8. sinks-room under for WC? height?
27
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Kitchen exam

A
  1. height of countertops/workspace
  2. depth of workspace
  3. type of faucet
  4. height of tables
  5. frequently used items within easy reach?
  6. electric preferable to gas for safety
  7. remote controlled smoke and CO detector, portable fire extinguisher
28
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Exam of the workplace

A

determine feasibility to return to former job, reasonable accomodations

29
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Ergonomics

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application of scientific and engineering principles to worker-job-environment to improve safety, efficacy, and quality of movement

30
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Body Mechanics

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interaction of muscles and joints in response to forces placed on or generated by the body

31
Q

Job analysis interview

A

gather information about:

  1. functional requirements of the job
  2. characteristics of the physical space
32
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Job analysis components

A
  1. essential functions
  2. physical environment in which essential functions are performed
  3. physical requirements
  4. skills
  5. social context