Naslov
Assessment of Sensory Processing Among People with Neurological Impairment.

Autori
Zdjelar, Kristina ; Crnković, Ivana ; Racz, Aleksandar ; Minauf, Ivana

Izvornik
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal (2573-6086) 3 (2018), 1; 1-4

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
sensory function ; neurological impairment ; rehabilitation

Sažetak
Abstract This paper presents methods of assessing sensory integrative dysfunction in persons with neurological impairments as an indispensable element in physiotherapy intervention. Deterioration of the sensory function causes misinterpretation of stimuli, the inability to learn new patterns of movement, the proper execution of movement, significantly disturbs the quality of life of people with neurological difficulties. By properly evaluating the sensory function, it is possible to identify the sensor problems in detail, defining the objectives and intervention plan, and solving the problem by targeted intervention. Based on preliminary research and available literature on sensory function estimation, the paper presents the role of sensory integration as one of the basic methods of work in the field of physiotherapist work in rehabilitation and habilitation of persons with neurological impairment. Physiotherapists in the rehabilitation of persons with neurological impairments use sensory integration methods to obtain an adequate motor response to sensory input to develop functional motor abilities of the patient. The application of the principle of sensory integration in the work of persons with neurological impairments requires additional education of all health professionals employed in rehabilitation as well as physiotherapists through lifelong learning.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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