Evaluation, Termination, and Discharge Planning Flashcards
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A music therapist is preparing discharge documentation for a client who has met all treatment goals. Which element is MOST critical to include in the discharge summary?
Answer: The client's progress toward goals and recommendations for continued care
Discharge summaries must document goal attainment and provide recommendations to support continuity of care.
During a re-evaluation, a music therapist finds that a client with traumatic brain injury has plateaued in progress. What is the BEST next step?
Answer: Consult with the interdisciplinary team to reassess goals and consider discharge planning
A plateau warrants interdisciplinary consultation to determine whether modifying goals, transitioning to maintenance, or initiating discharge is most appropriate.
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'maintenance' in music therapy discharge planning?
Answer: The client receives reduced-frequency services to sustain achieved functional levels
Maintenance services provide periodic support to preserve functional levels already achieved, bridging full treatment and full discharge.
A music therapist is evaluating a pediatric client with autism spectrum disorder using standardized tools. Which of the following is a standardized music therapy assessment appropriate for this population?
Answer: The Individualized Music Therapy Assessment Profile (IMTAP)
The IMTAP was designed specifically for music therapy assessment in children, including those with autism spectrum disorder.
When a client expresses strong resistance to discharge, what should the music therapist do FIRST?
Answer: Explore the client's concerns and provide psychoeducation about the discharge process
Exploring resistance allows the therapist to address concerns therapeutically while upholding ethical and clinically sound discharge criteria.
In a hospice setting, a music therapist determines that a patient's condition has declined and goals related to physical rehabilitation are no longer appropriate. The MOST appropriate action is to:
Answer: Revise goals to reflect comfort, emotional support, and quality of life
In hospice care, declining condition necessitates shifting goals toward comfort and quality of life rather than rehabilitation.
A music therapist is completing a discharge plan that includes community resources. Which of the following BEST supports long-term client wellness after discharge?
Answer: Identifying community music programs, support groups, and outpatient resources aligned with client needs
Linking clients to community resources promotes sustained well-being and generalizes therapeutic gains beyond the clinical setting.