Enabling rehabilitation Flashcards
Why may rehabilitation programs be used?
The purpose of a rehabilitation programme is to enable a person to recover from accident or serious illness and to live an independent and full life. These programmes are particularly important after instances such as a heart attack, stroke, or an accident that has reduced mobility or reaction speed. Rehabilitation also helps people with mental illnesses.
How may rehabilitation programmes vary from person to person?
The programme will vary based on a person’s physical and psychological needs and their home and family circumstances such as support from family, friends, and carers
Who may be involved in rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation may include support from physiotherapists, OT’S, counsellors, or psychotherapists, this may include complimentary therapies (non-conventional medical treatment).
