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In order to provide the best care and plan the best treatment a thorough assessment must be undertaken. It is the most important step in the rehabilitation process, helps to guide our clinical reasoning and decision when making informed decisions about the rehabilitation process. Johnson & Thompson (1996) outlined that treatment can only be as good as the assessment on which it was based. So in order for us to progress and manage our treatment plan and ensure we are identifying out patients problems assessment should be an ongoing and continuous | In order to provide the best care and plan the best treatment a thorough assessment must be undertaken. It is the most important step in the rehabilitation process, helps to guide our clinical reasoning and decision when making informed decisions about the rehabilitation process. Johnson & Thompson (1996) outlined that treatment can only be as good as the assessment on which it was based. So in order for us to progress and manage our treatment plan and ensure we are identifying out patients problems the assessment should be an ongoing and continuous process. A neurological assessment focuses on the nervous system to assess and identify any abnormalities that affect function and activities of daily living. It should allow us to create individual, patient-centred goals and ultimately a tailor-made treatment plan based on the client's needs. | ||
== Database == | == Database == | ||
=== History of Present Condition | === History of Present Condition === | ||
*Progression of the Condition | *Progression of the Condition | ||
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*Results of Specific Investigations (X-rays, CT Scans, Blood Tests) | *Results of Specific Investigations (X-rays, CT Scans, Blood Tests) | ||
=== Past Medical History | === Past Medical History === | ||
*Co-morbidities and other non-related conditions | *Co-morbidities and other non-related conditions |
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In order to provide the best care and plan the best treatment a thorough assessment must be undertaken. It is the most important step in the rehabilitation process, helps to guide our clinical reasoning and decision when making informed decisions about the rehabilitation process. Johnson & Thompson (1996) outlined that treatment can only be as good as the assessment on which it was based. So in order for us to progress and manage our treatment plan and ensure we are identifying out patients problems the assessment should be an ongoing and continuous process. A neurological assessment focuses on the nervous system to assess and identify any abnormalities that affect function and activities of daily living. It should allow us to create individual, patient-centred goals and ultimately a tailor-made treatment plan based on the client's needs.
Database[edit | edit source]
History of Present Condition[edit | edit source]
- Progression of the Condition
- Date of Onset of Signs & Symptoms
- Medical Management
- Medical Observations
- Other management
- Previous Therapy
- Results of Specific Investigations (X-rays, CT Scans, Blood Tests)
Past Medical History [edit | edit source]
- Co-morbidities and other non-related conditions
- Special Equipment, Technology Dependency
- Previous Surgery
- Medication History
Subjective Assessment[edit | edit source]
The subjective assessment is used to provide a detailed picture of how the present condition affects the patient.
Social History[edit | edit source]
- Social Situation
- Family Support
- Accommodation
- Social Service Support
Activity[edit | edit source]
- Normal Daily Routine
- Employment
- Leisure Activities
Mobility[edit | edit source]
- General
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Steps & Stairs
- Falls
Personal Care[edit | edit source]
- Washing
- Continence
- Dressing
Other[edit | edit source]
- Vision
- Hearing
- Swallowing
- Fatigue
- Pain
- Perceptions of own Problems/Main Concern
- Expectations of Treatment
Objective Assessment[edit | edit source]
Posture and Balance[edit | edit source]
- Alignment
- Neglect
- Sitting Balance
- Standing Balance
Voluntary Movement[edit | edit source]
- Range of Movement
- Strength
- Endurance
- Coordination
Finger to Nose Test
Heel to Shin Test
Rapidly Alternating Movement
Involuntary Movement[edit | edit source]
- Tremor
- Clonus
- Chorea
- Associated Reactions
Tone[edit | edit source]
- Decreased / Flaccid
- Increased
Spasticity (Clasp-knife)
Rigidity (Cogwheel or Lead Pipe)
Reflexes[edit | edit source]
- Deep Tendon Reflexes
Biceps (C5/6)
Triceps (C7/8)
Knee (L3/4)
Ankle (S1/2) - Plantar Response (Babinski’s Sign)
Sensory[edit | edit source]
- Light Touch
- Pin Prick
- Two Point Discrimination
- Vibration Sense
- Joint Position Sense
- Temperature
- Vision and Hearing
Functional Activities[edit | edit source]
- Bed Mobility
- Sitting Balance
- Transfers
- Upper Limb Function
- Mobility
- Stairs
Gait[edit | edit source]
- Pattern
- Distance
- Velocity
- Use of Walking Aids
- Orthoses
- Assistance
- Cognitive Status
- Attention
- Orientation
- Memory