Unit 1-5 Flashcards
What is the role of the client in the rehabilitation model of care
We are partners. Patients are a key role
What services could be offered in acute care
Inpatients and oh patients surgery emergency typical hospital things
What type client might go to a rehab unit
Postop amputation stroke and older week and frail
Where might you expect to work?
Hospital rehab center private practice nursing and care homes, complex care
What is occupational therapy?
Intervention that addresses a persons ability to safely and effectively do every day activities essential to good health as defined by the individual
Occupational therapy philosophy
Holistic approach because of the mind and body and the spirit it is also functional
Three areas of occupational performance
Self-care productivity and leisure
Occupational therapist environment
Physical social cultural
Where do occupational therapist work
Facility-based clinical based community-based
What is physiotherapy
Health profession concerned with the prevention and alleviation of movement problems in people
Physical therapy philosophy
Mobility is one of the keys to independence and quality living. Focus on prevention promoting independence and physical fitness
RA role limitations
Physiotherapy joint mobilization and tracheal suctioning. Occupational therapy equipment prescription and swallowing management
Eight elements of professionalism
Altruism reliability compassion communication self-improvement respect for others honesty self-awareness of limitations
Key elements of professionalism 2
Suspension of self interest and technical competence
What is professionalism?
Those attitudes and behaviors that serve to maintain patient interest above self interest
