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Transcript of Rehabilitation for a patient with a TBI
Rehabilitation for a Patient with a
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
in the US and Japan
A. Synnestvedt and S. ResseguieThomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
School of Health ProfessionsDepartment of Occupational Therapy
Introduction to the Web Conference
From: Web conference powerpoint, “East Japan Great Earthquake”Departments of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Japan, March 15, 2012
Objectives
• Conference experience• Interdisciplinary care for an
individual with TBI• OT care for an individual with TBI• Similarities• Differences• Impressions
United States• Intensive Care Unit• In-Patient Rehabilitation• Community Re-entry
Japan• Acute Phase• Recovery• Maintenance Phase
Phases of Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy for a patient with TBI in the U.S. and Japan
• ICU/Acute:– prevent impairments
• In-Patient Rehab/Recovery– restore daily functioning
• Community Re-entry/Maintenance– create supportive home set-up
Adaptation Home
Japan: OT for a Patient with a TBI
Home Adaptations Self Care Adaptations
From: Web conference 3/12 – 3/15/12, Department of Occupational Therapy, Kitasato University, Sagamihara, Japan
Similarities
• 3 Stages of care• Healthcare teams work together• International Model of Care
United States’ Discussion of ICF
(from TJU-OT presentation at web conference)
Japan’s Discussion of ICF
From: Web conference,Department of Occupational Therapy, Kitasato University,Sagamihara, Japan
Differences
“You talk to the whole healthcare team more.”
“You talk with the family more.”
“We’ve never heard of medical family therapists.”
U.S. was surprised….
“You have a longer length of stay.”
“You focus more on patient self-care needs.”
“You are prepared to deal with natural disasters.”
Japan was surprised…
Impressions
ReferencesAmerican Occupational Therapy Association. (2002). Traumatic brain injury
(TBI), effects and intervention. Retrieved from http://www.aota.org/Consumers/consumers/Health-and-Wellness/TBI/35199.aspx
Golisz, K. (2009). Occupational therapy practice guidelines for adults with traumatic brain injury. Bethesda (MD): American Occupational Therapy Association. Retrieved from http://www.guidelines.gov/content.aspx?id=15287
World Health Organization. (2011). International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Retrieved from http://www.who.int/classifications/icf/en/
To find out more about home adaptations, visit our wiki:http://otsl.pbworks.com/w/page/5916987/Home%20Adaptations