Explore
Ask about everyday tasks and the person’s priorities.
MEDIVEERSETHE PRACTICAL HUBOBSERVE / REASON / EXPLAIN
Functional assessment
Describe function and agree meaningful rehabilitation goals.
Your practical station
A patient wants to return to usual household activities. Explain how you would establish baseline function and agree a goal.
Recognise and interpret
Assessment considers activity and participation as well as impairment.
- Explore
- Observe
- Plan
Observe
Assess relevant activities using suitable support and supervision.
Plan
Agree specific goals, support needs and review measures.
At the viva table
Try answering aloud, then open the suggested answer. Examiner questions vary.
01 / Is impairment the same as disability in daily life?
No. Function also depends on task and environment.
02 / Why ask about priorities?
Goals should be meaningful to the person.
03 / Why measure baseline function?
It supports goal setting and review of progress.
04 / Does rehabilitation involve one profession only?
No. It often requires a coordinated multidisciplinary approach.