WEEK 4

Question 1

Step 4 of EBP process

Answer 1

Apply - application of results in practice
- If you find evidence that is valuable, significant and applicable to your patient, the next step is to decide whether and how to apply the findings to the care of your patients

Question 2

Factors involved in choosing whether to apply evidence found

Answer 2

• Clinical experience
• Client preferences and values
• Resources

Question 3

5th step of the EBP process

Answer 3

Access
- The final step in the EBP process is for practitioners to reflect on the effectiveness of the EBP process in terms of patient outcomes as well as changes to practitioner behavior, or attitudes and organizational changes

There are 2 strands to the fifth step: Self-evaluation and evaluation of the EBP process

Question 4

Stroke

Answer 4

Stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly disrupted, leading to cell death within minutes. Also called a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), brain bleed or brain hemorrhage

Question 5

Early signs of stroke

Answer 5

Weakness or numbness or paralysis of the face

Arm or leg on either or both sides of the body can’t be raised

Difficulty speaking or understanding

Dizziness, loss of balance or unexplained fall

Loss of vision

Headache – usually abrupt

Difficulty swallowing

Question 6

OT role with pt with stroke

Answer 6

Access the impact of changes in motor function, sensation, coordination, visual perception and cognition on a person’s capacity to manage daily life tasks

Intervention improves participation in meaningful roles, tasks, and activities

• Self care retraining
• Fatigue management
• Assistive technology/equipment
• Upper limb rehab