Environmental Assessment and Modification for Physiotherapy
Assess and recommend appropriate environmental modifications based on client needs in their homes, schools and/or workplaces
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Patient Care
Levels
Make necessary recommendations to facilitate clients’ ability to cope in their environments.
Identify barriers and safety issues during task performance and advise appropriate task modifications to clients and/or caregivers
Assess accessibility and clients’ performance, mobility, transfers and other functions within the house, school and work environment, where applicable
Identify falls risks and hazards and recommend environmental modifications, as appropriate
Ensure assessment data and clinical observations related to the client, context, and performance in environmental modifications are synthesised and interpreted according to current evidence and best practices
Review modification recommendations and evaluate recommendations.
Review effectiveness and safety of environmental modifications and make required recommendations if required
Advocate for the needs of those requiring modifications
Assess modifications against prescribed assistive equipment to determine the appropriate uses
Evaluate existing practices based on trends and evidence- based practices
Develop guidelines and training materials on environmental modifications
Provide effective consultation and training catered to clients’ needs
Provide recommendations and advocacy on environmental modifications at organisational level.
Influence the development of policies and national standards that impact guidelines
Collaborate with relevant government bodies and private stakeholders to plan and implement policies to aid the ageing population
Drive relevant national initiatives by participating in the formulation of policies that contribute to the enhancement of the physical environments to facilitate ageing in place
Initiate and lead specialist inputs on the design of environment for older populations and disabled
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure conducive and safe environment for clients can be provided