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The attending medical physician is board-certified in pediatrics and in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The physician provides coordination of the program and manages medical issues and rehab services' recommendations. Occupational therapists evaluate and provide therapy for fine motor skills, self-care skills, oral motor/feeding skills, upper extremity range of motion, strength and sensory awareness, activities of daily living, including homemaking and independent living, perceptual motor/sensory and vestibular integrative skills, and cognitive skills. Orthotic application and training are also provided. Contact the Occupational Department by e-mail at rehab-crs@rehab.umsmed.edu or call (601) 984-2905. Physical therapists evaluate gross motor and developmental skills, range of motion, muscle strength, gait, posture, tone, reflexes, and functional abilities. Orthotic and prosthetic evaluation and training is also provided, as are seating and mobility evaluations. Contact the Physical Therapy Department by e-mail at toconnor@rehab.umsmed.edu or thusband@rehab.umsmed.edu or call (601) 984-2902.
A social worker is on staff to help assess family situations, provide individual, parent and family counseling and offer supportive and therapeutic groups. Families are helped through discharge planning to obtain medical equipment and financial assistance, and are placed in contact with supportive community services. Call the social worker at (601) 984-2906. Speech therapists offer comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services in several areas. Areas addressed include receptive/expressive language, articulation, voice, fluency, oral motor, feeding, and swallowing (including videofluroscopic swallow studies). For inpatient services, please call (601) 984-2938. For outpatient services, please call (601) 815-6058. Recreation Therapy/Child Life uses therapy sessions, leisure education and special recreation programs to assist patients in reaching their maximum potential. Special programs include adapted aquatics, wheelchair sports and community outings. Recreation activities provide healthy and positive outlets and are used as modes for coping with hospitalization, illness and/or disability and for reinforcing the goals of the interdisciplinary team. Call Child Life at (601) 815-3893.
Neuropsychology is available for patients with traumatic brain injury and cognitive deficits to provide appropriate testing and behavioral management programs. Clinical psychology is available to provide psychological evaluation, behavioral management and emotional counseling. Nutritionists provide patients with nutritional assessments, recommendations for appropriate intake, diet instruction and monitoring of nutritional status during their hospital stay. Referrals are made for ongoing nutritional support. Patients also have access to all support services and disciplines available at the University Hospitals and Clinics. Referrals for patient services are available with physicians specifically trained in pediatrics. These services include, but are not limited to, the following:
The pediatric rehabilitation coordinator serves as nursing coordinator for the Children’s Rehabilitation Services. This position serves as a liaison between the Children's Rehabilitation Services and Pediatric Units. Duties include identifying health educational interests and needs of patients, and developing, coordinating and implementing patient education programs. The coordinator also ensures that all plans of care include activities that will assist in helping patients to reach their rehabilitation goals. |
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