Rehabilitation of patient with neurological deficit

Rehabilitation Of Patient
With Neurological Deficit

INTRODUCTION
Neurological rehabilitation is a doctor-supervised program
designed for people with diseases, injury, or disorders of
the nervous system. Neurological rehabilitation can often
improve function, reduce symptoms, and improve the well-
being of the patient

DEFINITION OF REHABILITATION
Rehabilitation is a dynamic process through which a
person is assisted to achieve optimal physical, emotional,
psychology, social and vocational Potential and to maintain
dignity self respect and a quality of life that is as self
fulfilling and satisfying as possible

DEFINION OF NEUROREHABILITATION
Neuro-rehabilitation is a complex medical process which
aim to aid recovery from a nervous system injury and to
minimize and / or compensate for any functional
alterations resulting from it.

TYPES OF REHABILITATION
1. Medical Rehabilitation ; Restoration of structure and
function
2. Vocational Rehabilitation ; Restoration of the capacity
to earn a useful and decent livelihood
3. Social Rehabilitation ; Restoration of family and social
relationship
4. Psychological Rehabilitation ; Restoration of personal
dignity and confidence.

INDICATION
Vascular disorder
Infection
Neuromuscular disorder
functional disorder
Degenerative disorder

PRINCIPLES OF REHABILITATION
1.Rehabilitation should begin during the initial contact with
the patient.
2.Restoring the patient to independence or to regain his/
her preillness.
3.Maximizing independence within the limits of the
disability.
4.Realise goal based on individual patient assessment and
to guide the rehabilitation program.

5. Must be an active participation.
6. Activities of daily living are facilitated.
7. Motivated the patient and helps him/ her to attain
social independence.

GOALS OF REHABILITATION
Physical Independence
Mobility
Social Integration
Occupational Integration
Psychological Support.

Neurological Rehabilitation
Team

 Neurologist
 Orthopedist
 Physiatrist
 Internist
 Rehabilitation Nurses
 Registered dietitian
 Physical therapist
 Occupational therapist
 Speech/language
therapist
 Social worker
 Psychologist
 Recreational therapist
 Case manager
 Audiologist
 Vocational counselor

1. Neurologist
Is a medical doctor that specialize in the study,
diagnosis, treatment and management of
injuries,disease and disorder of the nervous system.

2.Orthopedic Surgeon
Are doctors who specialize in the musculoskeletal system -
the bone, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscle. that are
so essential to movement and everyday life.

3.Rehabilitation Nurses
Is to assist individual with disability and or chronic
illness to attain and maintain maximum function

4.Registered Dietitian
Nutritionists design nutrition programs to protect health,
prevent allergic reaction and alleviate the symptoms of
many types of disease.

5.Physical Therapist
Are movement experts who improve quality of life
through prescribed exercise, hand-on care and patient
education

6.Speech/Language Therapist
Are educated in the study of human communication. its
development and its order.

7.Social Workers
Support individual and their families through difficult time
and ensue that vulnerable people, including children and
adults are safeguarded from harm.

8.Psychiatrist:-
Is a medical doctor. who specialize in mental health.
including substance use disorder.

9.Recreational Therapist
Treat and help maintain the physical, mental and emotional
well-being of their clients by seeking to reduce depression,
stress and anxiety; recover basic motor functioning and
reasoning abilities; build confidence; and socialize
effectively

10.Case Manager
Is to undertake assessment, monitoring, planning,
advocacy and linking of the consumer with rehabilitation
and support services.

11.Vocational Counselor
• Is to assist and empower individual with various
disabilities (including neuropsychologist) to achieve their
carrier goal in the most integrated setting possible.

CONCLUSION
Significant recovery of function is possible
following brain damage and patients recovers
better with neurorehabilitation than without
it

Rehabilitation of patient with neurological deficit

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