Rehabilitation engineering

Science and religion have always been on opposing ends of the spectrum when it comes to most issues. This is most evident in the long running dispute between creationists and evolutionists about the origins of life. Evolutionists believe in evolution through natural selection, while creationists believe that the universe and all the life in it was formed by divine creation. This dispute started in the late 18th century and has only intensified as the years went on. Before the 18th century a lot more

This paper will discuss some of the treatment options available for juvenile offenders with substance abuse problems. The paper will contain explanations of the available programs, how they work, who is eligible for them, and other factors. After discussing how the programs work this paper will then take a look at which programs seem to be working and lessening recidivism and which ones may not be as effective. In the past several years researchers have found intervention strategies and program

Evaluation of Mercy Rehabilitation, Tiffin Ohio Imagine a four year old child, whose physicians believed would never walk or talk, walking into a rehabilitation center unaided for the very first time. With wide smiles and tear filled eyes, therapists and staff stop to stare with awe and pride, because they have watched this small girl struggle to accomplish this milestone for years. Unfortunately, this outcome may not be typical; however this has happened at Mercy Rehabilitation. Here dedicated therapists

I have been chosen, as the employee of a house museum, to lead the task of rehabilitating a historic structure so that it will retain its historic integrity. This form of rehabilitating differs from restoring, preserving or reconstructing a structure, because there is the field of thought that structures need to retain their original integrity and be returned to the way in which they once stood. The following are a list of ways in which I would take this historic structure, and work to research and

The experimenters, from the Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation, use this study to explain how patients who had a stroke and are experiencing an upper extremity functional deficit can benefit from virtual reality rehabilitation. Upper extremity functional deficit can include weakness, coordination problems, swelling, changes of muscle tone and changes in sensation. Patients are given high intensity repetitive task specific training to help improve the deficit, and it does work. But the

Trauma-Informed Approaches to Substance Abuse Issues in Women: A Literature Review Ashley M. Mosgrove Simmons College Introduction The purpose of this literature review is to explore trauma-informed approaches to substance abuse interventions and to identify gaps in the literature that would benefit from further research in this area. Trauma and Substance Abuse Trauma can be defined as an event or experience that hinders an individual’s ability to cope (Covington, 2008). These experiences

The purpose of this study, was to create a position paper exploring and creating an ethical dilemma and similarly, to explore and present a decision making model used to work through the dilemma. The study found ways that can assist forensic counselors with this common issue that has prompted numerous legalities filed against them by their evaluees such as, identifying stakeholders and interpreting the situation through awareness and fact finding. Tarvydas’s integrative decision-making of the ethical

“A drug court is a special court given responsibility to handle cases involving substance-abusing offenders through comprehensive supervision, drug testing, treatment services and immediate sanctions and incentives” (“what are drug courts?”). “These offenders have alcohol, drug addiction, and depending problems. Drug courts keep individuals in treatment long enough for it to work, while supervising them closely” (“what are drug courts?”). “In 1989, the first drug court was built in Miami-Dade County

As healthcare providers, we need to have open minds and be able to understand all different types of clients. Not all clients are dealing with issues of events like recovering from knee surgery or a heart attack. A large percentage of our population is dealing with addiction problems and alcohol addiction being the largest. As nurses we need to support our clients and help them in anyway possible to find and seek out treatment. One resource that is well known to most communities is Alcoholics Anonymous

Location needs to be considered when choosing the drug rehabilitation center you want to attend. Both of these options have multiple benefits and disadvantages that make them appropriate for more specific situations. Educating yourself on local and out of state rehabs choose a center without making a mistake. Local Drug Rehabilitation Keeps You Close to Home Local rehabilitation centers won 't necessarily be located in your hometown: they may simply be a few hours away in the same state. Many people