Benefits Of Patients Following Discharge From An Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility

Instructions: This is a group activity that you will start in class and complete at home. For each of the following, note, whether the research design used is an experiment, a quasi-experiment, or a correlational approach and why. If a study is an experiment, identify the independent variable and the dependent variable. Please type your answers in complete sentences.

This study is considered causal-comparative. The participants were questioned within 7 days of arriving to a residential program after their consent was given. Each participant was paid $10 to provide demographic information

Measuring health status and treatment effects has become increasingly important for occupational therapists working with clients. To justify treatment methods utilized in therapy, it is crucial to collect outcome measures supported by evidence-based research (Berghmans, Lenssen, Can Rhijn, & De Bie, 2015). In working with Mr. Jones, who recently suffered a total hip replacement, I can assess his progress and health status by utilizing evidence-based assessment scales. As we progress through therapy together I want to assure Mr. Jones is regaining his independence and reaching his goals. Through the Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) and the Medical Outcome Study Short Form

Outpatient treatments include aquatic therapy, general orthopedics, occupational therapy, pain therapy, physical therapy, sleep disorders therapy, and speech therapy. On the other hand, rehabilitation hospitals treat major problems including parkinson's disease, stroke, brain injuries, spinal injuries, balance problems, and much more.

I have worked for the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (WVDRS) for over three years as a Rehabilitation Service Associate. During that time I have been given the opportunity to work with the clients that we serve on a regular basis. However, the practicum experience provided me with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the rehabilitation process and what it means to work as a team with individuals to achieve goals. The practicum experience also gave me insight on the processes involved in providing individuals information and assistance in finding solutions to help overcome or work through challenges encountered on a daily basis.

Rehabilitation centers are designed to help “restore some or all of a patient’s physical, sensory and mental capabilities that were lost due to injury, illness or disease” (Farlex, 2012). Many doctors will prescribe rehabilitation services after a patient has suffered through an amputation, neurological issues, a variety of orthopedic injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke or other traumatic brain injuries.

The client demographic for the CSH are voluntary based. Our client demographics include 30.3% of the population speak a language other than English and overall 8.1% of clients live below the poverty line. It is the experience of the writer that patient admissions is at 70%. This is because some clients who are referred to the CSH for services do not choose to stay for in-patient treatment. In these cases, clients may opt for out-patient rehabilitation services. Other clients, whether mandated or not, choose to pursue services at other agencies.

The current state of work at Mona Heights Rehabilitation Clinic (MHRC) requires improvement through the implementation of

Based upon information provided this study was appropriate conducted as a purposeful sampling but, this study

I completed my participation observation on an outpatient behavioral health service agency called North Central Behavior Health Systems (NCBHS) that is located in LaSalle, Illinois. The reason why I chose the NCBHS agency center is because I have heard of the services the agency provides many individuals in the local region. I currently work in an inpatient behavioral health unit, in which the patients are discharged with a treatment plan that includes follow up appointments with outpatient service centers such as NCBHS. Since, many of the patients that are discharged from my current work unit follow up with NCBHS, I decided to further my knowledge on this outpatient service agency.

One of the most common models utilized at Glens Falls Outpatient Rehab was the PEO model. During the initial evaluation, we would ask their basic medical history and then further questions lead into the changes in their functional abilities to engage in everyday occupations. We would inquire about their living environment and if they have found anything throughout their day that is easier or difficult. This area was explored when going over home exercise plans and adaptive ways to engage in their desired occupation while healing. Many patients reported doing their tendon glides while waiting at a red light during their driving occupation. In addition, the facility used a form called the LIFEware System that is used as an outcome-tracking

Stakeholders within MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital include the clients and their caregivers, family and friends, employees and executives, board members, vendors, and insurance companies. Each of these stakeholders have a unique view on the benefits of evidence-based practice searches. Clients and their caregivers, family and friends may see EBP from a curative perspective, if the evidence supports therapeutic techniques and treatments then their recovery and prognosis may be enhanced. Employees such as therapists, doctors and nurses may see EBP from an efficacy perspective, if the evidence supports therapeutic techniques and treatments then the ability to provide effective therapy is enhanced. Executives and board members many

Psychosocial rehabilitation models the ultimate patient-centered interventions; it effectively supplements the individual’s recovery. Recovery is deeply

Explain the difference between true experimental and quasi-experimental research design. Provide examples in your answer. (265 words)

The methodology employed in this study was a modified consensual qualitative research, undertaken through the use of semistructured interviews conducted in accordance with CQR criteria. The study researchers selected a total of thirty-five employees from five different Rehabilitation Service Administration regions to participate in the