Sample protocol and
format derived from," (Protocols for Recreation Therapy Programs,"
Ed. Jill Kelland, Venture Publishing, 1995).
PROGRAM TITLE: "The
magic of walking"
GENERAL PROGRAM PURPOSE:
To increase the ability of clients to manage independently their
individual fitness needs and to improve or maintain their current
physical fitness level.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Clients
are consulted regarding their current fitness needs and are
assessed on their knowledge of fitness and walking. Participants
are introduced to the benefits of walking as related to their
physical health and to their treatment issues. An individualized
walking program is developed.
DEFICITS THE PROGRAM MIGHT ADDRESS:
- poor fitness level
- overweight or underweight
- low self-esteem
- lack of leisure activity skills
FACILITATION TECHNIQUES
- small group sessions with discussions
on benefits of exercise and a minimum of 20 minutes of walking
- behavior modification techniques
(e.g., role-modeling, shaping, chaining & positive reinforcement)
- motivational techniques, self-rewards,
charting distance and time walked
- audiovisual aides and handouts
STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS
(1) Recreation Therapist
- Program Protocol
- Program Plan (similar to Peterson
and Gunn format- content and process)
- Risk Management Considerations
- Program Evaluation
- Program Observations
- Program Delivery
(2) Recreation Therapy Assistant
- Program Profile
- Program Observations
- Program Delivery
EXPECTED PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- Increased knowledge of benefits
of movement, exercise, and walking
- Increased knowledge of proper
walking techniques
- Maintain or increase present
fitness level through an established walking program
OUTCOME ATTAINMENT SCALES
| Program: Walking |
Diagnosis: _______________________________ |
| Client: _____________ |
Unit: ___________________________________ |
| Therapist: ___________ |
Outcomes:_______________________________ |
| Participants
are introduced to the benefits of walking as
related to their physical health and to their
treatment issues. An individualized walking
program is developed. |
Assessment Date |
Review Date |
Review Date |
| A. Increase knowledge
and benefits of walking and exercise |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 0) Cannot state
the benefits of exercise and walking |
3-15-96 |
3-16-96 |
--- |
| 1) Can state the
benefits of exercise and walking but not what
an adequate exercise program entails |
--- |
--- |
3-18-96 |
| 2) Can state the
benefits of exercise and what an adequate exercise
program entails. |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| B. Increase
knowledge of walking techniques and independent
pursuit of a walking program |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 0) Needs constant
supervision to follow program and proper walking
techniques |
3-15-96 |
3-16-96 |
--- |
| 1) Requires prompting
to follow a program and proper walking techniques |
--- |
--- |
3-18-96 |
| 2) Follows program
and techniques independently |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| C. Maintain
or increase present fitness level through an
established walking program |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 0) Regresses from
established walking program |
3-15-96 |
3-16-96 |
--- |
| 1) Maintains established
walking program |
--- |
--- |
3-18-96 |
| 2) Increases intensity,
duration or frequency of walking by 10% |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 3) Increases intensity,
duration or frequency of walking by 20% |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 4) Increases intensity,
duration or frequency of walking by 30% |
--- |
--- |
--- |
|
|
APPENDICES
for samples of Program Profile
form, Program Plan form, Risk Management Consideration form,
Program Observation form, and Program Evaluation form refer
to "Protocols for Recreation Therapy Programs" by
Jill Kelland. This book may be purchased from Venture Publishing. |