Presentation # 27
Title:
The Functional Cognition and Personal Factors: An Integrated Approach to Care
Presenter(s):
Patricia Jakubiec, OTR; Mary Ellen East, COTA, Med
Description of the Presentation:
This presentation will describe current OT practice trends with the aged population. Information will be provided to understand what a person "can do" biologically, what they "will do” or are motivated to, and what they "may do” or how social and physical environments influence function.
Persons with deficits in functional cognition requiring ongoing care can lose touch with their personal histories, routines, habits, and preferences. This puts them at a significant disadvantage in adjusting to and processing the human and non-human environment. The person’s sense of self can become fragile and vulnerable. The material presented will help the participant to better understand the behavioral responses in individuals and how they have an innate need to preserve their “sense of self”. Cognitive levels will be described in detail focusing on how the individual notices and uses information to influence behavior and how information is processed. Use of the Relevant Lifestyle Profiles will be described as data gathering tool with discussion of the clinical-relevance that personal factors have in service delivery. Specific information gathered will be discussed in a context of how the individual can process their environment and incoming sensory information. Current research, case studies and intervention strategies will be provided.
Day and Time: Monday, 10:30-12:00
Category: PSYCH
Level: Student - Intermediate
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