CVA CASE STUDY – Right CVA with Left Hemipаresis CVA Cаse Bаckgrоund A 62-year-оld male, retired Caterpillar factоry worker, was admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation unit following a right cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that occurred two weeks ago. The patient presents with left hemiparesis, impaired sensation throughout the entire left upper extremity (LUE), and decreased overall endurance due to prolonged hospitalization and bed rest. Prior to the stroke, the patient lived independently at home with his spouse in a single-story home and was independent in all activities of daily living (ADLs) including dressing, bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and driving. He reports enjoying working in his garage, gardening, and performing home maintenance tasks. Currently, the patient requires moderate assistance with upper body dressing and grooming tasks due to decreased LUE function and limited active movement of the shoulder and wrist. He requires minimal assistance for lower body dressing and transfers. The patient ambulates short distances using a quad cane with supervision. Neuromuscular assessment reveals mild to moderate spasticity in the LUE, particularly noted during voluntary movement. The patient demonstrates decreased motor control and coordination of the LUE with difficulty reaching and grasping objects. Protective sensation and light touch are diminished throughout the LUE. Mild edema is present in the left hand, likely due to decreased active movement and dependent positioning. The patient reports shoulder discomfort during passive movement, which may indicate early signs of shoulder subluxation risk and soft tissue tightness. General strength and endurance are decreased due to extended bed rest following the stroke. Range of Motion and Strength Right Upper Extremity (RUE) AROM and Strength: Within Functional Limits Left Upper Extremity (LUE) PROM limitations Left shoulder flexion: 0º – 90º (limited by pain response)Left shoulder abduction: 0º – 50º (limited by pain response)Remaining LUE joints: Within Functional Limits AROM Left shoulder flexion: 0º – 45ºLeft shoulder abduction: 0º – 30ºLeft elbow flexion/extension: Within Functional LimitsLeft wrist flexion/extension: 0º – 20º The patient demonstrates difficulty incorporating the LUE into functional tasks and primarily relies on the right upper extremity for most activities. Visual Perceptual Assessment A visual perceptual screening was completed due to suspected deficits following the right hemisphere stroke. Motor-Free Visual Perception Test (MVPT-4) The patient demonstrated difficulty with visual scanning and spatial relationships, particularly when identifying items presented on the left side of the testing materials. Results indicated: Below average performance for age range Increased response time Errors primarily in visual discrimination and figure-ground perception During testing, the patient required frequent verbal cues to scan toward the left side, indicating possible left visual neglect. Functional Observations during ADLs and Mobility During grooming and tabletop tasks the patient: Frequently ignores objects placed on the left side of the table Requires verbal cues to scan toward the left side Demonstrates difficulty locating grooming items positioned on the left These findings suggest left unilateral neglect and impaired visual scanning abilities, which impact safety and performance during ADLs. Cognitive Assessment Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) The patient scored 23/30, indicating mild cognitive impairment. Areas of difficulty included: Attention Executive functioning Delayed recall Functional Cognitive Observations during ADLs and Mobility During therapy sessions the patient demonstrates: Mild difficulty following multi-step directions Reduced problem-solving ability during ADL tasks Occasional impulsivity during transfers Decreased attention to the left side of the environment However, the patient remains: Oriented to person, place, and time Able to communicate needs appropriately Motivated to participate in therapy Four major problem areas to address in occupational therapy treatment sessions: Motor deficits (hemiparesis/spasticity) Visual perceptual deficits (left inattention/neglect) Cognitive deficits (attention/executive function) Functional ADL limitations As the COTA contributing to updating the treatment plan with the OTR, please construct two short-term goal for each LTG and provide 3 relevant treatment strategies/ intervention methods for the STG. You must have at least one intervention to support the occupations and activities for each STG. (30 Points) Long Term Goal 1 Within 6 weeks, the patient will complete upper body dressing using hemi-dressing techniques with supervision while incorporating the left upper extremity as a stabilizer to increase independence in ADLs Short Term Goal #1A: Intervention 1: Intervention 2: Intervention 3: Identify Compensation OR Remediation for each identified Intervention/Treament Short Term Goal #1B: Intervention 1: Intervention 2: Intervention 3: Identify Compensation OR Remediation for each identified Intervention/Treament Long Term Goal 2 Within 6 weeks, the patient will demonstrate improved functional use of the left upper extremity by actively assisting during grooming and tabletop tasks for at least 5 minutes with minimal verbal cues to promote bilateral upper extremity use. Short Term Goal #2A: Intervention 1: Intervention 2: Intervention 3: Identify Compensation OR Remediation for each identified Intervention/Treament Short Term Goal #2B: Intervention 1: Intervention 2: Intervention 3: Identify Compensation OR Remediation for each identified Intervention/Treament
The COTA is wоrking with а pаtient with а C-4 SCI patient and is unable tо use their hands fоr ADL self-care tasks. Provide two appropriate interventions the the COTA could employ to address self-care activities. Provide an explanation to justify each intervention. (4 points) . OT Interventions Justifications
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