Self-practice is the process of patients taking on responsibility for aspects of their rehabilitation/care with guidance and support from the rehabilitation team. This can help extend rehabilitation beyond formal therapy sessions. In addition practice within different environments of functionally relevant tasks and with different people encourages patients to take responsibility for managing their own condition.
Charlie has been asked to orientate Florence, a new student nurse, to the ward. In particular he is to show her what self-practice looks like in their unit. Go with Florence as Charlie takes her round the ward. NB: click on the arrow to return to ward interactive picture.
Mary Doyle uses the computer to work on cognitive exercises that the occupational therapist has given her.
Anne Strachan walks short distances independently. She is being encouraged to do this three times a day.
Bev Lee gets organised and dressed in the morning with prompts from staff.
Ruby is provided with an exercise sheet by the physiotherapist. To help her memory she also has a timetable to prompt her to do these throughout the day.
Gloria Giles uses the occupational therapy ward kitchen to make herself a cup of tea or coffee during the day.
Jean Bryant has just commenced self medication. She is responsible for requesting her tablets at the right time.
Page last reviewed: 18 Nov 2020
