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1
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What is encompassed by the definition of rehabilitation?

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Active participation of a disabled person and others to reduce the impact of disease and disability on daily life

Involves relearning skills/learning new skills

2
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Why is the impact of a disease very complicated?

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Impact of disease has many facets and these are all interlinked and they interact

3
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What ladder structure is used in rehabilitation to identify impact of disease?

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Structure –> physiology –learning–> skill –circumstances–> independence

E.g. structure: CNS, muscles, skeleton; physiology: voluntary movement; skill: typing; independence: employment

4
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Define impairment

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Signs and symptoms experienced by the individual

5
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Distinguish between activity limitation and participation restriction

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Activity limitation: difficulty performing a task

Participation restriction: problem experienced in life situation that impacts a person’s independence

6
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What are the keys activities of daily living?

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Mobility
Personal hygiene 
Toilet use
Dressing
Eating 
Communication 
Social skills
7
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What are the key participation restrictions?

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Independence in daily living
Family role
Employment
Recreation

NB these all depend on circumstances, e.g. for recreation what hobbies you’re interested in

FIND out what matters most to patient/carers

8
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What things may make someone an ineffective learner?

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Poor attitude/outlook
Initial personality 
Other impairments
Affected insight/perceptual problem
Confidence (too much or too little)
9
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What are the principles of rehabilitation?

A

Assess impact of dx on person’s life (across 3 domains)
Set goals
Tackle barriers to goals

10
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What are the UMN signs?

A

Upgoing plantar
Spasiticity/rigidity/increased muscle tone
Paralysis/weakness
Increased reflexes

11
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Define hemiparesis

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Weakness of muscles of one side of the body

Degree of movement

12
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Define hemiplegia

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Paralysis affecting one side of the body

No movement

13
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Define dysphasia

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Language disorder marked by deficiency in the generation of speech or difficulty comprehending language

14
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Define dysarthria

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Inability to properly forms words (mechanical issue)

15
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After assessment of the issues a person has, how is rehabilitation carried out?

A

Tackling barriers the person has at all levels
Impairment - usually medical or nursing treatment
Activities - retain skills, teach alternative skills etc.
Participation - modification of environment, carer support etc.

16
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What must you always do when finishing a rehabilitation history?

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Identify anticipated challenges at home