After evaluation, what is the priority focus for a client with decreased confidence in mobility after a brain injury?

Promoting safe mobility through guided practice is a priority focus for a client with decreased confidence in mobility after a brain injury because mobility is critical for overall independence and quality of life. Clients who have experienced a brain injury may initially feel unsteady or insecure in their movements, which can further decrease their confidence. By focusing on safe mobility through guided practice, an occupational therapist can provide the necessary support and instruction. This approach helps the client gradually regain confidence while practicing functional movements in a controlled and supportive environment.

The guided practice allows the therapist to identify any specific challenges the client faces while moving, facilitating targeted interventions that build skills and confidence. This foundational work is essential not just for physical abilities but also for enhancing a client’s belief in their ability to engage in necessary daily activities independently.

While medication compliance and addressing speech therapy needs are important aspects of overall rehabilitation, they do not directly address the immediate issue of mobility and confidence. Cognitive tasks can support recovery, but in this scenario, they do not take precedence over the need to establish safe and confident mobility.