Glossary of Key Terms

• Activities of Daily Living (ADL): Everyday tasks that people need to do to take care of themselves, such as eating, dressing, and bathing.

• Adaptive Apparel: Clothing designed to make it easier for people with disabilities or medical conditions to dress themselves.

• Cognitive Impairments: Difficulties with thinking, learning, remembering, problem solving, or communicating.

• Cultural Competence: The ability to understand and respect different cultures and how they affect people's health and well-being.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working together with professionals from different fields to provide the best possible care.

• Patient Education: Teaching patients about their health conditions, medications, and self-care.

• Standardised Assessment Instruments: Tools used to measure a patient's abilities and needs.

• Body Mechanics: Using correct posture and movements to avoid injury and strain.

• Patient-Centred Care: Providing care that is tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each patient.

• Privacy and Dignity: Respecting a patient's right to privacy and treating them with kindness and respect.