OT1606 Assessing Helen’s Referral (lesson 2)

ICF

International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health

• Useful:- Healthcare professionals can communicate using the same terminology

Body Structures

The anatomical parts of the body

Body Functions

The physiological functions of body systems

Impairments

Problems in body function or structure (such as significant deviation or loss)

Activity

The execution of a task or action

Participation

Involvement in a life situation

Activity limitations

Difficulties in executing activities

Participation restriction

Problems in involvement in life situations

Environmental factors

Make up the physical, social, and attitudinal environment in which people live

Describe the OT Process

1. Referral

2. Information gathering/ Assessment or Evaluation - Interview conversation with patient/ carer/ parent/ teacher and use evaluative tools

3. Interventions - Consultations at home/school - adaptive equipment: walking stick, wheelchair

4. Discharge planning - Support outpatient, person-specific, person can re-cycle through the process

Difference between Activity and Participation

Activity - Doing a task

Participation - Taking part and being present

Palliative

To help someone feel better and more comfortable.

Palliative does not always mean end of life, but end of life always means palliative

Continence

The ability of an individual to voluntarily control their urination and excretion

(E.g a catheter helps with incontinence of urine)

Prognosis

The likely outcome of a patient’s situation

Weight bearing

Placing pressure through a limb when you stand, walk or push off against a surface

Patient Baseline

Previous history of a patient prior to their change in health

• Includes cognition and capability of doing occupations.