A home modification intervention for C.V.D with parkinsonism

Date of Completion

1997

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Parkinson Disease, Clinical Trial, Homeopathy, Rehabilitation

Abstract

The main goal of rehabilitation is to restore patients to optimal functioning. Moreover, rehabilitation is an ongoing process that doesn't stop but rather continues soon after the patient had been discharged from the hospital. Unfortunately this is not so, since most patient's especially here in our country lacks family education and appreciation for the need of rehabilitation as an intervention for the patient's utmost care. For this reason, this case presented to help these kind of patients. Simple and practical modifications can somehow help enhance the quality of the patient's life and may prevent secondary complications. This study was conducted in order to have a follow-up the patient's condition on how he cope up with his daily activities and at the same time providing home modifications needed for easier task. Home modifications would entail safety and less tiring activities for the patient to de certain activities of daily living. This a case of P.A. a 67 year old, married, hypertensive, non-DM, male patient medically diagnosed with multiple disease entities specifically Parkinson's disease, s/p CVD. The researchers were able to evaluate P.A's activities of daily living, which mostly are modified dependence, meaning, requiring only a set-up. However, due to patient's multiple disease entities, the researchers were able to suggest home modifications for simpler, safer and less tiring means to do his ADL's. Fortunately, most of these modifications were followed by the patient and family members. The researchers benefited in planning and determining what is best for this patient, arriving at giving simple home modifications. The recommendations were as follows: 1). Eliminate all home barriers that makes the pathway narrow, 2) Teach patient in the proper use of assistive device, 3) Elevate bed so as to increase the height, 4) Substitute cushion with a firm mattress, 5) Teach the patient the proper way of transferring. 6) Provide siderails to the C.R, 7) Provide hand shower for easy bathing, 8) Do active range of motion exercise.

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