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PC transfers
notes from chapter 7
Term | Definition |
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generalizability | goal of transfer training, means some skills learned for 1 transfer can be used for other transfers |
physical therapists evaluate the results of the examination which include... | strength, ROM, pain, cognitive ability, and movement dysfunction, to select an appropriate method of transfer that can be performed in a consistent, safe, and efficient manner. |
independent transfers | are those transfers in which a patient consistently performs all aspects of the transfer, including setup, in a safe manner and without assistance by additional clinicians |
assisted transfers | are those transfers in which a patient participates actively and requires assistance by additional clinicians. including by not limited to, two person lift, sliding board transfer, squat pivot and assisted standing pivot transfer |
dependent transfers | are those in which patient does not participate actively, or participates only minimally, and additional clinicians perform all aspects of the transfer. ex. sliding transfer from cart to rx table, 3-person carry, dependent standing pivot transfer & hoyer |
levels of assistance | can be stated as stand-by (supervision), close guarding, contact guarding, minimal, moderate, and maximum assistance |
stand-by assistance | pt can usually perform the activity without assist by additional clinician, but do not do so consistently |
close guarding | pt who can usually perform the activity w/o assistance by have a greater likelihood for needing physical assist, PTA stays close |
contact guarding | PTA stays close and keeps a hand on pt |