By Margaret A. Turk, Nancy R. Mudrick

This quantity in The SAGE Reference sequence on incapacity explores concerns concerning rehabilitation interventions and cures. it truly is one in all 8 volumes within the cross-disciplinary and issues-based sequence, which contains hyperlinks from different fields making up incapacity stories as volumes research subject matters important to the lives of people with disabilities and their households. With a stability of background, thought, examine, and alertness, experts set out the findings and implications of study and perform for others whose present or destiny paintings includes the care and/or learn of these with disabilities, in addition to for the disabled themselves. The presentational type (concise and fascinating) emphasizes accessibility. Taken separately, each one quantity units out the basics of the subject it addresses, observed by way of compiled information and facts, urged additional readings, a consultant to companies and institutions, and different annotated assets, therefore offering the proper introductory platform and gateway for extra examine. Taken jointly, the sequence represents either a survey of significant incapacity matters and a consultant to new instructions and tendencies and modern assets within the box as an entire.

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The professionals, usually with the patient/ consumer and/or family, develop goals of the interventions to help mark 1 2╇╇REHABILITATION INTERVENTIONS progress or identify the need to reassess the treatment plan. Broad goals and anticipated outcomes should include increased independence, prevention of further functional losses or additional medical conditions when possible, improved quality of life, and effective and efficient use of health care systems. Consideration of accessibility of environments and social participation can, and increasingly should, be included within the scope of outcomes and goals for independence.

Social workers work not only with the individual receiving rehabilitation services, but with family members, to assist both the individual and family in reaching decisions and making emotional or other adjustments (National Association of Social Workers, 2011). Social work within rehabilitation centers and programs typically requires master’s level training accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The CSWE defines the components for social work programs, but individual MSW programs specify specialty areas.

The orthotist/prosthetist usually works with a physician, therapist, or other member of the rehabilitation team to ensure an effective design to meet the needs of the individual, especially regarding the ability to maneuver within the built environment and be socially active. Orthotists and prosthetists must complete either a baccalaureate degree within an accredited program for orthotics and prosthetics education, or a degree program of limited time after a baccalaureate degree that includes science coursework.

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