One factor here is her cognitive impairment. Can she learn to use a walker and remember then to use it safely and appropriately? I'd say both OT and PT...PTs don't have the training to do the cognitive assessment. She may walk fine with the walker in the clinic with supervision....but what is going to happen when she gets back to her own environment without the supervision?
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue 3/2/2004 7:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [OTnow] Is it OT?? In a message dated 3/1/2004 11:08:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I rec'd a referral request to evaluate a client for a mobility device. She is currently using a straight cane and the ALF manager feels that a rolling walker might be better. She called HOPE Therapy asking if PT or OT would be best for evaluating the client's needs. The client is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. My very educated and strong OT advocate assistant told the manager that OT would be best. Just curious how other's on the list feel about this? Ron I advocate for OT with the best of them, but in this case I think it's PT. I'm sure there are OTs out there who would be capable, but most OTs are not provided the information in entry level education to make this sort of decision/transition. Wendy _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, visit: http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com The OTnow Mail Archive: www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] =============================================== _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, visit: http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com The OTnow Mail Archive: www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ==============================================
