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Ambulation, Part 1: Patient Refuses
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It's not uncommon for patients in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) to refuse therapy. Observe how the physical therapy assistant attempts to help his patient ambulate, and how she responds.
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Ambulation, Part 2: Patient Complies
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This morning this patient refused therapy. This afternoon the patient complies. Observe how the physical therapy assistant prepares his patient for ambulation and ambulates with her in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).
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Dementia Part 1: Grooming and Hygiene
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This 75-year-old woman, diagnosed with dementia, finds self care activities at the sink difficult to perform. The occupational therapist gives verbal cues and assistance to help her complete the task.
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Dementia Part 2: Doffing Socks
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Doffing socks is a difficult task for this 75 year old woman diagnosed with dementia. The patient is unable to complete the task so the occupational therapist guides and assists with physical and verbal cues.
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Dementia Part 3: Donning Socks
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Dementia interferes with learning new tasks. This 75 year old woman attempts to use a sock aid to donn socks but has difficulty. The occupational therapist shares her thoughts on the patient’s status and how to proceed.
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Troy Part 1: Shower Preparation, Transfer, and UE Dressing
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A stroke survivor with dementia transfers to a shower chair and doffs t-shirt in preparation to take a shower. Observe the therapist’s therapeutic use of self during introduction of the task and shower setup.
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Troy Part 3: Shower Transfer and LE Dressing
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After upper body bathing and dressing, a stroke survivor with dementia transfers back to a wheelchair to complete lower body dressing. The clinician encourages participation, completes the session, and leaves Troy in a safe, comfortable place.
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Troy Part 2: Sponge Bath in the Shower and UE dressing
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A stroke survivor with dementia completes upper body bathing seated in the shower on a shower chair. Observe the occupational therapist modify the task to a sponge bath for increased participation from the client.
