Basic Restorative Care

Module G

Restorative Care defination

• Restores the resident’s highest possible functioning.

• Assists with any adjustments and improvements that help residents live as independently as possible

Restorative care GOALS

• Preserve and support the level of functioning resident gained

• Offer adjustments and improvements leading to resident’s highest level of independence

Prosthetic Devices

• Replacement devices for loss body part or limb that is being replaced.

notes; handle with care

• made to fit that certain person.

Orthotic Devices

• Device designed to support, align, enhance or protect the function of a person’s musculoskeletal system.

supportive device

• Help a disabled or ill resident with movement.

• Examples; walker, cane, wheelchair.

Assistive (Adaptive) Devices

Special equipment that helps a patient with small care needs (ADL). promotes independence.

examples; neck roll pillow, Abduction Pillow.

Range of motion

Prevents muscle shortening, contractures, and shortening of ligaments and tendons.

Active range-of-motion (AROM)

• the resident can do motion movements on there own.

Active-assistive range-of-motion (AAROM

• the patient can do but needs a little assistances.

Passive range-of-motion (PROM)

• the resident can no longer do the motions by themself.

• Call if they have pain!

bowl and bladder training

• Measures taken to restore function of urination and defecation

Urination (or voiding)

releasing pee

Defecation

bowl movement (pooping)

Continence

Control the bladder, go on there own.

Incontinence

can not control bowl movement

Enemas

introduce fluid into the colon to eliminate stool or stimulate bowels.