1. Assessment Assignment
HPR 451
Assessment Assignment

2. Where to start….. Determine the type of facility and population served
Consider potential diagnosis(es) of clients
Consider length of stay
Determine the client information needed to plan effective interventions
Assure the assessment gathers the information needed

3. What may the assessment include…
All should include some demographic info (i.e.)
Name
Age
Marital Status
Occupation or Formal Occupation
Other?
Diagnosis(es)
Medications
Precautions (i.e.)
Hx seizures
Diabetes

4. Strengths/Weaknesses (Needs) (i.e.)
Swallowing
Fall Risk
Hypersensitivity
Medication contraindications
Allergies
Incontinence (Bowel or Bladder)
Strengths/Weaknesses (Needs) (i.e.)
Emotional
Depression

5. Social Mood Disorders Impulse Control Coping Skills
Interaction (1:1, in groups, initiates interaction, responds to interaction, no interaction)
Appropriate vs. inappropriate interaction
What else?

6. Physical Mobility (with or without assistance or aids) Strength
Endurance
Speech
Hearing
Vision
ADLs (bathing, grooming, eating, etc)
What else?

7. Cognitive Leisure Memory (short/long) Reading Comprehension What else?
Past leisure experiences
Current leisure interests
Leisure patterns (prior vs. current)

8. Clinical Findings (summary)
Leisure values
Motivation
Balanced interests
What else?
Client Goals
Clinical Findings (summary)
Treatment Goals/Interventions/Expectations/Timeframes