Rehabilitation

Core Generalist#

Knowledge#

CG.K.1#

Describe the principles of rehabilitation

CG.K.2#

Discuss rehabilitation treatment, including:

  • patient conducted techniques including:

    • general exercise
    • nutrition
    • specific exercises and stretches, post isometric exercises, allied to breathing techniques
    • correct posture
    • application of cold and heat
    • relaxation and meditation techniques
    • relevant lifestyle interventions including weight loss, stress reduction, recreational substance reduction and sleep improvement
    • orthotics and prosthetics

  • therapist conducted techniques including:

    • speech therapy
    • psychology
    • occupational therapy
    • physiotherapy
    • social worker
    • hydrotherapy
    • massage
    • biofeedback
    • joint mobilisation
    • joint manipulation

CG.K.3#

Describe a broad understanding of current evidence-based mainstream and alternative rehabilitative treatments commonly used in Australia Skills

CG.S.1#

Recognise and manage common rehabilitative care presentations and conditions

CG.S.2#

Elicit a patient history including chief complaint, present illness, functional history, aids used: past medical history, review of systems, psychological profile, social and cultural aspects, carers involved, agencies involved, education, training, work and finance history, and the patient/carer’s expectations and goals

CG.S.3#

Undertake an assessment of functional capacities and rehabilitative needs of patients, including ‘activities of daily living’ (ADL), level of functioning, assistance required and limiting factors

CG.S.4#

Perform an evaluation of pain, including:

  • site of pain
  • radiation of pain
  • quality of pain
  • duration and intensity
  • exacerbating and relieving factors
  • temporal onset
  • exact onset
  • associated symptoms and signs
  • interference with activities of daily living
  • impact on psychological state
  • response to previous interventions or therapies
  • current and previous analgesic therapies

CG.S.5#

Undertake an evaluation of cognition, including language and speech, reading ability, listening comprehension, communication capability, memory, concentration, emotional state

CG.S.6#

Perform a gait analysis, classify gait style and identify aids to assist

CG.S.7#

Undertake an assessment of the patient’s functional capacity and determine achievable rehabilitation goals with the patient/carer

CG.S.8#

Implement a therapeutic process designed to: restore with minimum delay optimum physical, psychological, social and vocational function of the patient and prevent secondary complications of disability

CG.S.9#

Guide patients in a comprehensive approach to recovery including:

  • specific therapy including surgery
  • psychological support
  • self-directed activities
  • motivation
  • a supportive environment
  • general health initiatives

CG.S.10#

Arrange assessment of home and modifications required

CG.S.11#

Develop, implement and maintain a rehabilitation management plan for hospitalised patients in concert with the patients and families and the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team

CG.S.12#

Demonstrate a commitment to co-ordination of care including:

  • referral to other health providers when not able to solely provide optimal care
  • ongoing monitoring
  • shared care
  • further strategic interventions where necessary

CG.S.13#

Competently perform the following skills:

  • provide management plan for prosthesis and stump care
  • write a medico-legal report
  • complete the relevant Centrelink, Medicare, NDIS, workers compensation, insurance and superannuation forms

Attributes#

At.12#

Patience

At.17#

Resourcefulness

At.5#

Commitment

Rehabilitation presentations and conditions#

Common rehabilitative care presentations:

  • stroke
  • traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • spinal injuries
  • amputations
  • arthritis, osteoarthritis
  • osteoporosis
  • cardiac disease
  • respiratory
  • sensory loss
  • chronic pain
  • cerebral palsy
  • chronic degenerative conditions
  • neurogenic bladder and bowel conditions
  • skin conditions including burns, scars and keloids
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