Table 1 Key features of home-based reablement service
Client request • An assessment of the client’s situation and rehabilitation potential is undertaken |
Meeting between self-help coordinator and client is arranged to clarify: • The client’s need for help • Whether or not it is possible to rehabilitate the client o If yes: Individualized goals, timeframe, and content for rehabilitation are agreed o If no: Compensatory help is initiated |
Coordination of the reablement course • The reablement course is coordinated with relevant actors, such as the training unit, homecare providers, nursing home care providers, food service staff, etc. |
The individualized reablement efforts are initiated based on the client’s needs and consist of: • Assisted training with self-help instructor/self-help therapists in daily activities such as dressing, bathing, preparing and eating food, cleaning, vacuuming, or visiting health centers, etc. • Repetitive training with home care providers who typically know the clients in advance |
Reablement – follow-up • The self-help coordinator follows up on the reablement course and re-considers the client’s rehabilitation potential |
Reablement – status • New reablement efforts are initiated or the reablement course ends |