FOUNDATIONAL TERM
rehabilitation
康复
Interventions addressing the body, tasks, and environment to optimize function and participation.
Study this concept in context
83 · Rehabilitation and long-term care
There can be a gap between medical stability and return to daily life. Rehabilitation addresses abilities, participation, and interactions among the body, task, and environment. Long-term care provides sustained support and can coexist with rehabilitation.
Sources
- WHO: Rehabilitation
- WHO: Disability and health
- Georgetown University: CPASS rehabilitation trial
- NHS: Stroke recovery
- WHO: Assistive technology
- WHO Europe: Long-term care
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