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International classification of functionalities, disabilities and health case study
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International classification of functionalities, disabilities and health case study
Section 1: Case description
This is a case study of an individual known as John William, who is thirty-two years with
Paraplegia condition. This is a condition acquired through inheritance of a nerve disease but
worsened during a gymnastic accident.it has impacted his level of impairment such that his
bowel and bladder suffer from incontinence, he has a sexual dysfunction, his legs are paralyzed,
he has difficulty of sitting upright and trouble breathing. John's daily activities are limited in that
incontinent bowel and bladder cause frequent urinary tract infections and discomfort. The
paralysis limits the washrooms he uses because he needs extra support and gloves to relieve
himself. His sexual activities are limited such that sometimes he does not feel sexual urge. He
moves in a wheelchair which facilitates his activities but limiting some movements in
inaccessible places and his recreational activities such as games.
Some work activities are limited because of chronic unexplained pain that arises during
daily work routines thus limiting his activities. In addition, social activities are limited because of
social isolation and feelings of depression. His condition makes him withdraw from social
gatherings because of fear of creating too much attention and increased dependence on others.
However, the friendly work environment boosts his social interaction with colleagues. This case
study describes his conditions, treatment interventions and the health professionals involved.
Section 2: Interventions
I am a public health professional and a physician, whose role is to research on chronic
diseases, understand them, suggest interventions, evaluate the recommended interventions and
administer medication to the patient. I am required to follow up and manage the work of doctors,
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nurses and other practitioners in the hospital. This involves assessing the effectiveness of the
recommended interventions and their risks to the patients as well as giving alternative
interventions. I have a role to assess health delivery systems to ensure the health of specific
people such as international classification of functioning, disability and health.
As the public health officer, I would recommend rehabilitation as the first intervention to
retrain the physical and mental functioning of the patient. They include exercises as an
intervention combined with physiotherapy and psychological therapy. Exercises such as yoga,
seated aerobics and water aerobics reduce the risk of atrophy in muscles and keep them flexible.
It enables the patient to maintain manageable weight maintain mobility using the wheel chair and
increases his strength. Physiotherapy enhance his movements, strength and stretching of physical
parts to maintain flexibility. However, it has a risk of injury, dislocation or causing over activity
in the body thus should be done carefully, at the recommended time and in a safe environment
with minimal risk of injuries (Nicol, Robinson Nicol, Hopfe, & Newell, 2016). Psychological
therapy treats mental issues such as depression thus avoiding withdrawal, isolation and social
problems.
Medication interventions that I would recommend mainly