Summary
This webinar introduces the main aspects of assessing older adults in a rehabilitation setting. It covers physical, cognitive, functional, psychological, and environmental factors, with an emphasis on choosing relevant tools and the importance of an interdisciplinary approach.
Geriatric care in rehabilitation will be the focus of Joana Alvarenga’s second webinar.
Syllabus:
- Introduction: why a multifactorial assessment?
- Overview of dimensions
- Physical and motor function
- Cognition and mental health
- Functional and occupational abilities
- Environment and caregivers
- Common assessment tools
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Contextualization of a clinical case
Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify the main dimensions to consider in geriatric assessment in rehabilitation.
- Select assessment tools appropriate for each dimension.
- Understand the complementary roles of the various stakeholders in this approach.
Course Content
Target professionals
Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner’s license or regulation. Continuing education courses should not be taken by people who are not licensed or regulated.This does not apply when they are part of a specific plan of care. By participating in this course, the participant agrees to respect his/her professional scope of practice.
Webinaire bien informatif qui résume adéquatement l’importance de l’évaluation gériatrique globale et son impact sur la santé des patients mais aussi sur le système de santé.