If we see a client that has physical dysfunction but *they* do not identify occupational dysfunction, is there a role for OT? Case in point:
A client has a recent fall history. During the eval, the client scores very low on the Berg Balance test (indicative of increased fall risk). However, the client reports no difficulty using ambulating in her room or going to the dining room in her ALF. In other words, despite her fall, she does not readily feel she had difficulty with mobility related occupations. Now, I could probably pry it out of her that she has difficulty with going to/from the bathroom because she in fact fell coming back from the bathroom. But the *client* only sees that balance is her problem, not the balance-related activity. So, what to do? The client doesn't see occupation as the problem, she sees balance as the problem. Maybe I have analysis paralysis!! <grin> Ron -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]
