1. In addition to the motor speech deficits identified in the description of Case 1, discuss whether and how each of the following features should be considered in planning treatment for the patient. If the feature is not relevant, briefly discuss why. (7.5 points)
a. Motivation: Motivation is a key part in planning a patient’s treatment because if the patient isn’t motivated to fix their condition, then there is not point in having treatment. The patient needs to be motivated through the clinician, doctor and their family. For this patient in particular, motivation can help push the patient and hopefully see greater success.
b. Patient Goals: Patient goals are extremely important. If a patient doesn’t have any goals, they have no reason to work for something. This patient has been given many goals by the clinician. Patient goals are what keeps the patient responsible when a clinician and a doctor cannot be around.
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Vocation: this feature is relevant because most individuals have jobs that including speaking and moving. If the individual is not able to complete daily activities in their place of work, then it would be very difficult to have a job. In this study, the patient doesn’t have a career listed.
d. Reimbursement: Reimbursement would probably not be relevant for this individual because this individual is not necessarily at a stage in their life and their condition. Reimbursement may be more effective in an individual who does not have such a traumatic brain injury. This can be a compensatory strategy.
e. Cognitive/language skills: No matter the injury, I believe these skills are important matter the severity of the brain injury or the disorder. In this patient, these skills could be seen as a purposeful
a. Motivation: Motivation is a key part in planning a patient’s treatment because if the patient isn’t motivated to fix their condition, then there is not point in having treatment. The patient needs to be motivated through the clinician, doctor and their family. For this patient in particular, motivation can help push the patient and hopefully see greater success.
b. Patient Goals: Patient goals are extremely important. If a patient doesn’t have any goals, they have no reason to work for something. This patient has been given many goals by the clinician. Patient goals are what keeps the patient responsible when a clinician and a doctor cannot be around.
c. …show more content…
Vocation: this feature is relevant because most individuals have jobs that including speaking and moving. If the individual is not able to complete daily activities in their place of work, then it would be very difficult to have a job. In this study, the patient doesn’t have a career listed.
d. Reimbursement: Reimbursement would probably not be relevant for this individual because this individual is not necessarily at a stage in their life and their condition. Reimbursement may be more effective in an individual who does not have such a traumatic brain injury. This can be a compensatory strategy.
e. Cognitive/language skills: No matter the injury, I believe these skills are important matter the severity of the brain injury or the disorder. In this patient, these skills could be seen as a purposeful