Rehabilitation Medicine Overview

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What is the primary goal of rehabilitation medicine?

To diagnose health conditions

To focus on physical therapy only

To perform surgeries only

To improve functioning and reduce impairments (correct)

What is the name of the method that has proven effective in treating clubfoot?

Clubfoot correction method

Ponseti method (correct)

Rehabilitation method

Orthotics method

What is the prevalence of clubfoot in Uganda per 1000 live births?

1.2 per 1000 live births (correct)

0.5 per 1000 live births

2.5 per 1000 live births

5 per 1000 live births

What is the role of therapy in rehabilitation medicine?

To restore and maintain lost functions Signup and view all the answers

Who can be involved in rehabilitation medicine?

Physiatrists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, and a wide range of therapists Signup and view all the answers

What happens if clubfoot is neglected?

It may lead to physical impairment and restricted community participation Signup and view all the answers

In which phases of a health condition may rehabilitation interventions be required?

Acute, post-acute, and maintenance phases Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the rehabilitation process?

Identify the individual's problems and needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of educating people with disabilities in the rehabilitation process?

To develop self-help, care, management, and decision-making skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of involving people with disabilities and their families as partners in the rehabilitation process?

It leads to better health and functioning outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing the effects of rehabilitation interventions?

To evaluate the success of the rehabilitation process and make adjustments Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after relating problems to modifiable and limiting factors in the rehabilitation process?

Define target problems and mediators Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of rehabilitation?

To assist individuals in achieving and maintaining optimal functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction between habilitation and rehabilitation?

Habilitation assists those with congenital disabilities, while rehabilitation helps those who have lost function Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of rehabilitation?

Focusing on individual functioning and modifying the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is not included under the term 'rehabilitation'?

Removing societal-level barriers Signup and view all the answers

What types of conditions does rehabilitation address?

A wide range of health conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of rehabilitation?

A specific period involving single or multiple interventions Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of using assistive technologies for mobility in Uganda?

Increased community participation Signup and view all the answers

In the UK, what type of technology contributed to independence for those with brain injuries?

Personal digital assistants and wall charts Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using hearing aids according to the findings from Nigeria?

Improved function, participation, and user satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

According to long-term data from the USA, what is the correlation between technology use and reported disability among older adults?

Technology use correlates with a decrease in reported disability Signup and view all the answers

Where are assistive devices sometimes provided?

Part of national healthcare systems or provided by governments, insurance companies Signup and view all the answers

Where can follow-up medical rehabilitation and therapy be offered?

In various settings including specialized wards, rehabilitation centers, residential settings, and single or multiprofessional practices Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main points for overcoming barriers to rehabilitation service provision?

Policy and legal reform, including updating national rehabilitation plans Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of human resources development for rehabilitation?

Training more personnel and improving staff retention strategies Signup and view all the answers

Why is funding mechanisms important for rehabilitation service provision?

To reduce the economic challenges associated with rehabilitation service funding Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of service delivery expansion for rehabilitation?

To decentralize delivery to make rehabilitation more accessible to a wider population Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of technology and assistive devices in rehabilitation?

To increase the utilization and affordability of assistive technologies and devices Signup and view all the answers