PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION
LTC Nursing Assistant Trainer, December 28, 2005
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Rehabilitation has two parts: physical and psychosocial. Last week's tip
discussed the physical aspect of rehab-this week will look at the psychosocial.
After a period of disability, residents may become psychologically dependent and lose some of their social skills. To help them regain these skills, CNAs need to encourage residents' independence in decision-making. For example, offer them several clothing selections so that residents can make choices on what to wear.
Another way to encourage psychosocial rehabilitation is to let residents determine when they'd like their morning care provided. To do this, CNAs should make rounds of all residents before they start providing care. Ask them what time they'd like staff to work with them, and if it fits into the schedule, accommodate their request.
If time and staff constraints prevent this allowance, take other steps to assist in psychological rehab, such as encouraging residents to participate in social activities and talking with them to help them with their social skills.
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