Patient #1: Mary
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Intervention methods with this stroke survivor include scapular mobilization, two-person sit to stand, lower extremity facilitation, compensation for visual field deficits and methods used to encourage longer sitting tolerance in low level patients.
Intervention methods with this stroke survivor include scapular mobilization, two-person sit to stand, lower extremity facilitation, compensation for visual field deficits and methods used to encourage longer sitting tolerance in low level patients.
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Bedside Assessment of Swallowing
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Acute stroke survivors may have difficulty swallowing, which could lead to aspiration. Observe a speech and language pathologist perform a bedside oral motor assessment and outline protocols for aspiration precautions.
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Six Elements in the Continuum of Acute Care
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Assessment and intervention in the acute care setting are two of a continuum of components, beginning prior to the initial patient contact and continuing though each treatment session.
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Patient #2: Calvin
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A therapist works with a patient who has a complex medical history and appears to refuse therapy. The therapist demonstrates a variety of methods to encourage better participation in therapy, and includes factors to consider in discharge planning.
