In this module, we provide a
framework for guiding rehabilitation assessment focused around
broad (often unmet) needs, recovery and reducing barriers to
participation in ordinary daily community living. We also emphasise
the importance of considering risk and other challenging behaviours
which may limit participation.
This module offers guidance
on:
- what the purpose of assessment should be in this
difficult-to-treat group and key questions to ask;
- the process of assessment and a model for guiding this
process;
- adopting a broad approach to assessing need and the context of
what promotes mental health;
- assessment of symptoms from a rehabilitation perspective;
- relevant physical health assessments and the importance of
providing ongoing assessment in collaboration with primary care
services;
- recovery and engagement issues for people with
treatment-resistant psychosis;
- assessing risk and challenging behaviours in rehabilitation
populations;
- an approach to formulation and making the best use of
assessment findings;
- a method for achieving realistic goal planning.
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