Myoelectric prosthesis
392.
Phantom Sensation
(Pain): Detailed sensations of the limb
Constant or intermittent (P.1154)
Cramping, squeezing, relaxed, numb,
tingling, painful, moving, stuck,
shooting, burning, cold, hot or achy.
393.
Pre-Prosthetic OT
Wound care/hygiene
Limb shaping and shrinkage (wrapping)
Desensitization of residual limb
A/PROM of all residual joints
Knee ext board
Mm site testing for myoelectric
Assistive devices
Self-care and functional mobility
Emotional support
394.
Immediate Post Surgical Fitting
UE prosthesis is applied
IMMEDIATELY
after the amputation.
Dressing is applied with plaster and split
hook is applied
"Golden Period" = 1st 30 days to lower
prosthetic rejection rate and decrease
phantom limb sensation
395.
Sensory Deficits & Interventions
Some are the result of amputation- but these are NOT exclusive to post amputation.
Hypersensitivity
Loss of sensibility
396.
Hypersensitivity
Increased sensory pain
Experience of pain/discomfort from a
typically non-noxious stimuli (allodynia)
Diagnoses:
Amputation site, CRPS,
surgical sites, thalamic syndrome
397.
Desensitization

TX for hypersensitivity
Provide sensory input to hypersensitive
area
Elicit habituation
FIRST assess sensory input that is
noxious, then work to increase pt.
tolerance to that noxious stimuli.
398.
Mandy Case Study OPHII Scale
Occupational identity is not fully formed
Developed interests and recognizes the
need to fulfill her current obligations
Competence: limited past achievements
& feelings that she has failed in life roles
399.
Mandy Case Study WRI Scores
Strengths in the areas of interests and
taking responsibility
Personal causation = weak due to limited
work history and job loss
Lack of routine
400.
Mandy's Case Study narrative slope:
Illustrates the stagnation in the majority of her life with an attempt to move from her circumstances.
401.
OPHI-II
Occupational identity
Occupational Competence
Occupational Setting
402.
WRI
Personal causation
Values
Interests
Roles
Habits
Environment
403.
Mandy Case Study LTGs
Identify recovery meetings to support
work schedule
Create resume
Obtain kitchen sanitation certification

Access services from local organization
to effectively communicate
Demonstrate understanding of her rights
in employment (ADA)
404.
OT Intervention for Mandy Case Study
Identify resources for recipes,
Increase job duties
Address different strategies of
communication
Establish appropriate boundaries with
family
Money management
Validate feelings
Identify positive outcomes
Accommodate pace
405.
Non-adherent Behavior
Manifestation: Actively or passively refusing to follow recommendations or orders.
-Pt. may not show up for apt
-Pt. feels as if he/she doesn't need help
406.
Underlying Meaning of non-adherent
Actively or passively refusing to follow recommendations or orders.
Lack of understanding
Communication barriers
Side effects, complications
Conflict with provider
407.


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