Discipline | Evaluation and treatment methods | Targeted aspect of the disablement process |
Assistive Technology Provider (ATP*) | Determining need for assistive technology and optimal technology to best meet needs | Activities Participation |
Dietician | Assessment of nutritional status Altering diet to maximize nutrition | Health condition |
Hand therapist¶ | Exercise Physical modalities (heat, ultrasound, etc) Fabrication of splints | Impairment (upper extremity) |
Medical providerΔ | Assessment of health conditions Treatment of health conditions (medications, surgery) | Health condition |
Nursing | Assessment of physical condition Wound care and medication management Evaluation of self-care skills Evaluation of family and home care factors Self-care training Patient and family education | Health condition Impairment Activities Contextual factors (especially social) |
Occupational therapist | Evaluate self-care skills and other activities of daily living Home safety evaluation Self-care skills training Recommendations for assistive technology Fabrication of splints Treatment of upper-extremity deficits | Impairment (upper extremity) Activities Participation Contextual factors (especially environment) |
Physical therapist | Assessment of range of motion and strength Assessment of gait and mobility Exercise training Treatment with physical modalities (heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation) | Impairment (lower extremity, back, shoulder) Activities (mobility) |
Prosthetist | Fabrication of prosthetic limbs and other prosthetic devices (eg, prosthetic eye) | Impairment |
Psychologist/psychiatrist | Assessment of mental and emotional function Treatment of mental/emotional disorder (medication, counseling) | Health condition Impairment (psychological) Context (personal) |
Recreation therapist | Assessment of leisure skills and interests Involving patients in recreational activities to maintain social roles | Participation |
Speech/language therapist | Assessment of all aspects of communication Assessment of swallowing disorders Treatment of communications deficits Recommendations for alterations of diet and positioning to treat dysphagia | Impairment Participation |
Social worker | Evaluation of family and home care factors Assessment of psychosocial factors Counseling Liaison with the community | Participation Context (social) |
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