Past Exam Content Flashcards
(15 cards)
Risk factors of Pressure Injuries
- Impaired mobility
- Impaired activity
- Impaired sensory perception
- Moisture
- Shear
- Friction
- Nutrition
- Skin temperature
Considerations when selective a wheelchair
PEO P - Height - Weight - Preferences - Roles E - Access to home - Ability to mobilise within the home - Access to community, work/school & leisure areas O - Daily, regular and occasional occupations
Wheel size,
Type of wheelchair
Features
Aesthetics (likes & dislikes)
A tool to evaluate leisure
The Frenchay Activities Index
Assessment or measure that targets social participation
Community Integration Measure
Assessment or measure that targets independence
Functional Independence Measure
Assessment or measure that targets occupational performance
Assessment of Motor and Process Skills
Assessment or measure that targets community living skills
Community Living Skills Scale
Assessment or measure that targets independent living skills
Independent Living Skills Survey
Assessment or measure that would be useful in an acute setting
Assessment of Motor and Process Skills
Assessment or measure that would be useful in a community setting
AMPS
The Frenchay Activities Index
Aims to assess domestic, leisure and outdoor activities
- A high score indicates an active life with a high activity level
The Frenchay Activities Index Scoring system
15 items - each item is scored on a 4 point index (0-3), providing a total score between 0 (inactive ) & 45 (active)
Limitation of The Frenchay Activities Index
Small evidence base
Measurements of the person for a wheelchair fitting
- Width of hips
- Back of buttocks to the back of knees
Measurements of the wheelchair
- Seat width (width of hips at the highest point + 5cm)
- Seat depth (Distance from back of buttock to popliteal fossa - 5 cm)
- Backrest height