Medical Assessments
Psychological Assessment
A psychological assessment is performed by trained evaluators who analyze a person's responses to a series of questionnaires. It is based on a scoring system used to understand how an incident has affected the person's emotional functioning.
Psychological evaluations are done if the person is showing some of the below-mentionedsymptoms-
- Feeling sad and down all the time
- Reduced ability to concentrate
- Excessive fears and worries or feelings of guilt
- Extreme mood swings
- Increased conflict or tension in relationships
- Loss of interest in pleasure
- Major changes in eating habits
- Inability to cope with daily stress and problems
These are only some of the symptoms that a patient shows with psychological problems. At CRC, we have the best Psychological analysis team who evaluate the patient and recommend treatment, to return the patient to a normal life.
Psychiatric Assessment
It is a process of gathering information about a person to make a diagnosis. It is the first stage of treatment for any mental illness. This includes social, biographical information and direct observations by a psychiatrist.
The symptoms a psychiatric patient shows-
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- Reduced concentration
- Deep, ongoing sadness
- Withdrawal from others and from activities you used to enjoy
- Low energy and extreme tiredness
- Delusion, Paranoia or hallucinations
- Suicidal thoughts
The list is very long! If you are experiencing sudden lifestyle changes then there is a need for a psychiatric assessment. CRC helps you to diagnose and treat any sort of psychiatric problems with counselling and proper medication.
Chronic Pain Assessment
A chronic pain assessment is required to make the correct diagnosis and determine the most effective treatment for the patients who are presenting pain.
The symptom for this assessment is the presence of acute or chronic pain in any part of the body.
The pain must be assessed using a multidimensional approach which is determined as follows-
- Location and distribution of the pain
- Duration. course or Temporal pattern
- Quality of pain
- Associated symptoms
- Severity
After the determination of the chronic pain and reaching the reasons behind that, CRCs doctors provide treatment to focus on improving function by developing long-term management skills.
Neurological Assessment
Neurological assessment is an evaluation of a person's nervous system. It contains the examination of sensory neuron and motor responses to deduce whether the nervous system is impaired.
This assessment is performed in the following cases-
- Brain and spinal cord injuries
- Headaches and migraines
- Chronic pain
- Sleeping disorder
- Tremor
- Peripheral or nerve disorders
- Back and neck pain
At CRC, doctors perform a physical examination with special instruments such as light and reflex hammers to diagnose the illness and also provide adequate treatment for that.
TMJ Assessment
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an important joint and frequently used joint in our body. It is used for talking, eating, kissing and other complex movements of our mouth. A prevailing disorder
in this joint can lead to many symptoms like-
- Facial asymmetry
- Swelling or deformation
- Occlusion
- Unusual jaw position at rest
- Audible joint noise
- Cervical spine disposition
There are some tests which are run by our doctors to identify the problem with the TMJ. The tests consist of-
- Tongue blade test
- Oral behaviours checklist
With the help of these tests, the problem is identified and the treatment begins accordingly.
Neurocognitive Assessment
A neurocognitive assessment is performed to measure how well a person's brain is working. The different abilities that are tested in this examination are-
- Reading
- Language usage
- Attention
- Learning
- Processing speed
- Reasoning
- Remembering etc.
Different tests are performed to examine the abilities of the patient. Doctors at CRC prepare a detailed report on these tests which could also help them in diagnosing the problem and making a treatment plan
FAE Assessment
A functional abilities evaluation(FAE) is a comprehensive evaluation of your physical and functional abilities. This is performed by using objective and measurable tests.
The purpose of the FAE assessment test is to -
- Determine your abilities to perform any specific work
- Outline any immediate or long-term risks
- Identify any impairments or disabilities
The primary goal of the CRC team is to make a timely assessment related to the problem you are currently facing or which you could face in the coming future.
Vocational Assessment
Vocational assessment evaluates an individual's background, skills, education and occupational requirements. It provides an overview of any disabilities or health conditions.
Here are some of the evaluation areas for a vocational assessment -
- Personality
- Medical information
- Work performance
- Transferable skills
- Job search skills
- Education and experience
CRC provides obligation-free consultations, so, inquire today to set up your vocational assessment which could increase your inclusion.
Driver Anxiety Assessment
A driver anxiety assessment is needed after a car or automobile accident. After the accident, the main focus is on physical, cognitive and emotional rehabilitation. Sometimes the person involved in an accident develops a fear of driving or being a passenger in a car.
At CRC, there is a proper team of professionals who perform the assessment and plan a treatment to be given to the patient to overcome his fears. He could be a driver, a passenger or even a pedestrian. With proper therapy and medication, they can return to their normal on-road life.
Future Care Cost (Life Care Planning) Assessment
A future care cost assessment is a comprehensive detailed report which specifies costs related to the injuries. These costs comprise services and products needed to allow an individual to return to its initial pre-injury level of life.
Different components of FCC assessment-
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Aids to daily living
- Education
- Medical expenditures
- Home modifications
The assessment provided by Complete Rehab Centre also gives you an estimate of future costs of care with the help of an economist.
Independent Health Forecast Assessment
Health forecast assessment is a valuable tool for predicting future health circumstances or situations consisting of demands for health services and healthcare needs.
A health forecast is important due to following reasons-
- It enhances preventive health care
- It creates alerts for the management of the patient
- It significantly reduces the associated costs in supplies and staff redundancy.
Social Worker Assessment
A social worker assessment is a report written by a social worker evaluating a person's education, mental health, substance abuse or occupational needs. An interview is conducted by the social worker to gather the information and form a detailed assessment.
The goals of social worker assessment are-
- To help people to achieve the best in their personal and social life
- Working to give social justice for the underserved pollution
- Identification of personal tools to live a better life
CRC collaborates with social workers who have achieved excellence in their work nd could help you
determine your life goals and encourage you to lead a happy life