Rehabilitative Nursing - Adult Health I

A set of flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture notes on Rehabilitative Nursing, focusing on definitions and important topics.

Rehabilitation

A process aimed at identifying, reaching, and maintaining optimal physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological, and social functional levels.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Self-care activities that a patient must accomplish each day, including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and toileting.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)

Complex skills needed for independent living, such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, household management, finances, and transportation.

Interprofessional Collaboration

A cooperative approach involving various healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, therapists, social workers, and psychologists, to optimize patient care.

Therapists

Healthcare professionals such as physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), speech therapists, and recreational therapists involved in rehabilitation.

Assistive Devices

Tools or equipment that help patients perform daily activities independently or with minimum assistance.

Optimal Health

The maximum state of wellness and function as defined by the patient.

Secondary Disability

Additional disabilities that may arise due to compounding factors or lack of intervention after an initial disability.

Mental Health in Rehabilitation

The psychological aspect of rehabilitation that addresses issues like depression, body image, and loss of independence.

Nursing Process and Rehabilitation Goals

The framework for setting individualized short-term and long-term rehabilitation goals focused on patient independence and satisfaction.