13% Rehabilitation Philosophy and Cultural Competency (EBIG chapters 8, 15, 18, and 19)

Question 1

What are the models of disability?

Answer 1

Biomedical- changing the individual
Functional- adapting individual
Environmental- address both physical and social environments
Sociopolitical- inclusion, civil rights, and equal social status
Moral/Religious Model- views disability as a sin.

Question 2

Tenets of person-centered approaches

Answer 2

Empowers individuals to guide the rehab team to focus on their priorities, values, and desired
outcomes

Question 3

What are the effects of improvement in self-awareness?

Answer 3

People who improve one level in self awareness are 30 times more likely to be successful in treatment

Question 4

What are some components of therapeutic relationships?

Answer 4

Person first language
Humaneness
Communication
Questions vs Directives
Non-Judgemental approach

Question 5

Define Latrogenesis

Answer 5

Side effects and risk associated with the medical intervention

Question 6

What is the extender model?
(Hint: Kelsey, Bryan, Mosey)

Answer 6

Utilization of specifically trained staff as extenders for therapeutic services

Question 7

Assistive Technology for cognition

Answer 7

One of the most notable advances in the compensation of cognitive issues in recent years (ex. smart phones, calendars, tablets)

Question 8

Definition of culture

Answer 8

any group that shares a theme or issues

Question 9

Define sociorace

Answer 9

Recognition of the social and historical aspects of a group of people

Question 10

Define universalism

Answer 10

Cultures that place a high value on contracts and the rule of law

Question 11

Define multiculturalism

Answer 11

promotes cultural diversity as a core principle and insists on equality and respect of all groups

Question 12

What are the types of intelligence for cultural competency?

Answer 12

Academic intelligence- signifies a person’s ability to solve problems in classroom setting
Practical intelligence- signifies a person’s ability to solve everyday problems
Social intelligence- skills necessary in order to successfully navigate the environment
Emotional intelligence- important in terms of human experiences

Question 13

What are the differences in injury & outcomes between males and females?

Answer 13

Males outnumber females in cases of TBI. Females have worse outcomes on 85% of the studies. Males are more likely to return to full time work.

Question 14

Primary causes of sexual dysfunction?

Answer 14

Neuroendrocrine changes & hypothalamus and pituitary damage

Question 15

Secondary causes of sexual dysfunction?

Answer 15

Physical changes
Cognitive changes
Emotional & behavioral changes
Other

Question 16

What is the concept of benign neglect?

Answer 16

Begning neglect: staff discomfort and inexperience in treating LBGT patients.

Question 17

What are the two factors that contribute to benign neglect?

Answer 17

Heterosexism & Homophobia

Question 18

Diagnosis of dementia

Answer 18

To date, there is no
definitive link between
brain injury and future risk
of Alzheimer’s disease
(AD)
Repeated injury was
related to a trend for
greater risk of AD