Tony Quirarte
OTA224 Geriatric Theory & Practice
Online Lab Quiz 1
Fall 2015
1. The three factors that the practitioner should consider are the patient’s functions and body structures, environment and the cognitive ability of the patient. By considering their body configuration and the role that it will play with their ADL training the practitioner can set up the patient to succeed by adjusting to their abilities. The environment that the patient surrounds himself or herself will help determine what type of training to advise to the patient, without the patient having to adjust their environment to fit the training. Lastly, by defining the patient’s cognitive level the practitioner can safely evaluate their ADL capability and safely recommend suitable training.
2. The maximum level of independence concept is based on attaining
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Once the evaluation is completed, the practitioner can select proper ADL training based on what was assessed. This is completed in collaboration with the client. By working with the client, the training that is prescribed will have a greater chance of being completed and at a preferred level. Using the information gathered from the evaluation, the practitioner can determine the level of assistance required for a task and grade it, if needed. By communicating with the client during the selection process, the practitioner can format the training to the intention of the client.
4. Three approaches that a practitioner could use to teach ADL skills to a client with perception or memory deficits are grading, adjusting environment and efficient demonstrations that are accompanied with verbal instructions. Grading will allow the selected task to be adapted to the client so they can achieve the objective. Adjusting the environment will permit the client to concentrate on the skill and feel more comfortable. In addition, demonstrating the task to the client allows them to see the steps necessary to complete the task to achieve the desired
We support them to develop and achieve their aims and objectives through involving them in the development of their care plans and in any decisions. We give the clients all the information they need to be able to make choices and support them through the referral process to enable them to get the appropriate information to make decisions.
It is also placed for diagnostic evaluation of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus according to Marmarou (2005). Hydrocephalus as defined by Sheppard & Wright (2006) is an abnormal increase in the volume of CSF within the brain. LDD placement is also used to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP) during craniotomy according to Grady et al (1999) and Samadani et al (2003) and as adjuvant therapy in the management of traumatically brain-injured patients added by Munch et al (2001). The knowledge gained from reading books and articles and the skills acquired and enhanced during the process of mentoring developed the confidence of the learner in looking after particular patient. To complete competency in this area and to advance knowledge and skills, it was suggested that learner have to increase exposure to particular patient group. This is experiential learning (learning by doing) recommended by Kolb (1984) where through repeated encounters thoughts are framed and modified. This support the advancement of the learner from ‘novice to expert’ (Benner, 1984) that occur as part of professional development.
Edyburn, D. L. (2009). RTI and UDL interventions. The Journal of Special Education Technology, 24(2), 46–47.
Creek (2009) states that a healthy person is able to perform their daily occupations effectively and is capable of responding accordingly to any changes in their activities. For adults with a learning disability it can be incredibly challenging to carry out their ADLs effectively or ev...
A., de Rijk, A., Van Hoof, E., & Donceel, P. 2011). The therapist has to assess the patient to see if they have a need for splints or supports which may benefit the patient and then step in to help design the specific assistive devices needed. It is the job of the occupational therapist to come up with plans to overcome the inconvenient limitations while still helping the patient to reduce strain and prevent further damage by teaching them techniques that will conserve their energy. There are a variety of different ways to make daily living much easier. The most crucial part of therapy is assessing the patient's environment. All the people, cultural conditions and physical objects that are around them, create their environment. The behavior and development of people is a direct result of the interaction between them and their surroundings. A patient's behavior is greatly affected when they are mismatched with their environment. A person's environment match is present when the person's level of competence matches the demands of the environment. Full participation by the patient is required to make it practicable. “The science and practice of occupational therapy are well suited to develop, refine, and test approaches to translate therapeutic gains into
The orientation is the part of the helping interview where the focus will lie. Although the text book puts a great deal of importance to the medical assistant’s personal appearance, making small talk to put the client at ease, proper introductions, vocal tone, and so forth, it is important to remember that the orientation process is where the client’s ability to pay is ascertained. Cash, insurance or credit card information, and payment...
The Model (Shuler & Davis, 1993) views each client as a holistic individual with unique physiological, psychosocial, and cultural differences. The Framework (CNA, 2010) requires NP to perform comprehensive physical assessment with a focus to individual’s special needs, which includes “physical, psychosocial, emotional, ethnic, cultural and spiritual dimension of health.” With these guidelines, NP is able to obtain the following health history.
Thus, there will be a potential learning curve in this regard as the group learns the content, but also how to navigate the learning platform where they will engage in discussions, shared learning through group sharing of information, and opportunities to participate in a comparative analysis of interpreting work. Furthermore, since the instructional designer and instructor is not familiar with the learning group, it is important to engage the group in participating in a learning assessment such as VARK – Visual, Aural, Read\write, Kinesthetic (VARK Learn Limited, 2017). So the instructor and learners may utilize the information to adjust, approach, and learn more efficiently when learning and presenting content. In this manner, a level of fluidity occurs on the part of the instructor as learning styles, preferences, knowledge level of learners, and personality is among the groups are
This article was published in the reputable Journal of Gerontological Social Work. One of the authors, Nancy R. Hooyman, is the author of over 150 peer reviewed articles, and is the Dean at the University of Michigan’s social work program. The second author, Kevin Mahoney, is a professor at Boston College’s School of Social Work, and has published over 50 works. The final author, Mark Sciegaj, is a professor of health policy and administration and Pennsylvania State University, and has published 7 articles. The authors’ areas of expertise are in gerontology and women’s issues, aging and disability, and health policy and long-term care, respectively.
This model aims to develop the patient’s skills and constantly assess the skills the patient currently has to allow the patient to lead a normal life within the community. The focus is not only to keep the patient out of hospital but to enable the patient to live a meaningful life within the community. The focus is on improving the patient’s health and not focusing on the patient’s mental illness or disability. Training is usually offered to assist the patient in daily activities such as how to work a washing machine and dryer (Elder et al, 2012, p
The purpose of the outcome evaluation is to assess the effectiveness of the set activities in regards to the benefits achieved, identify the strengths and weaknesses of the training project, and to provide suggestions for improvement for future staff training projects
The spectrum of learning disabilities is huge, and because there are so many varying degrees of these diseases all children respond differently to them. It take...
During this class I found information that I was looking regarding older adult patients’ care and especially, patients with cognitive impairments. As a nurse, I will be able to implement what I learned during this course at my work. The overviews of care coordination and transitional care model gave me an idea on what to center my expectations for the further care of my temporary patients. Now, I know that the case manager and the social worker at my floor are fundamental parts of the transitional care model for older adults before and after discharge. Now I feel free to reach for their help on information about how to provide care personalized specifically for my each of my adult patients. And vice versa, all the information that I can provide
Special considerations when working with older adults are the isolation that is experienced by older adults, widowhood, facing mortality themselves, feeling as though they are less important to those around them, and losing control over their own lives as well as possible onset of illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Physical limitations, damaged self-image and self-esteem are other examples of special considerations for older adults, 65 and older. Older adults need a slower paced process for both mobility as well as cognition purposes. Considerations for hearing and eyesight loss must also be taken into account as well. Ease of access would be another concern, making it simpler for this age group to attend meetings.
...ision. Nurses can then refer patients to rehabilitation services and home care to help them with their ADLs. (Wu, Guo, Xia, Lu, & Xi, 2011, p.806). Losing vision is a horrific thought and to process the fact that blindness is occurring needs tremendous support from family and friends.