I&CTT LO4: Explore the role of a range of different health professionals in providing services for a person with a chronic disability
Across
- 3. Assist in social aspects of living with a chronic disability (e.g. housing, education)
- 6. Transform lives of patients by helping them run, walk or simply stand better (without pain). Give power of movement to their patients
- 8. Helpful in providing treatment/fixing for some impairments stemming from chronic conditions
- 9. Provide nutritional support tailored to an individuals health needs
- 12. Often the first point of contact for patients with a chronic condition
- 14. Typically provide lots of direct hands-on care, can be specialists in certain conditions
- 15. Assess and provide therapy to improve communication and swallowing difficulties
- 16. Mental health professionals aiming to address the psychological impact of chronic disease
Down
- 1. Focus on health of the foot to help individuals with mobility issues
- 2. Assess and manage hearing impairments
- 4. Help individuals adapt to their environment and daily activities, often enhancing quality of life and independence
- 5. Depending on the disability, individuals may be referred/need input from a expert
- 7. Work with children and young people with special education disabilities
- 10. Focus on conditions of the eye
- 11. Work towards improving mobility and physical function
- 13. Provide expertise in medication management (efficacy and safety)