End of Life Care 7: Optimizing Quality of Life in End of Life care: The Role of Physical & Occupational Therapy
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
http://epadgec.jefferson.edu/modules/optimizing_quality/The quality of life refers to the perceived emotional, psychological and physical well-being. It is subjective and an individualized phenomenon. Health related quality of life outcomes includes physical, mental, social and role functioning, a sense of well being, freedom from bodily pain, satisfaction with health care and an overall sense of general health. (Field & Casse, 1996, p.25)
The concept of this module is to give healthcare professionals and students an understanding of the quality of life, physical and occupational therapy role and modules of care in therapies used to care for patients at the end of life.
Upon completion of this module, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize ways to enhance quality of life at the end of life using therapy services.
- Describe the role of occupational and physical therapy for patients experiencing end of life.
- Identify appropriate therapy outcomes for these patients.
Technical Requirements and Notes: This learning module uses Adobe Flash media and may require you to add a browser "plug-in" in order to display properly. Most computers already have this free plug-in installed. But, if yours does not, it is very easy to download and install. Try the module first because the software is "smart" enough to detect the Flash player. If the module doesn't begin, you will be automatically prompted to download the plug-in. The module contains links to external websites which will open in a new browser window. Your browser's back button will not return to the module, so these new windows should be closed.
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