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FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Transportation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ministère des Transports
1, record 1, English, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Transports
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Transports Québec 2, record 1, English, Transports%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
- Department of Transport 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Transport
former designation, correct, Quebec
- Department of Transportation and Communication 3, record 1, English, Department%20of%20Transportation%20and%20Communication
former designation, correct, Quebec
- Roads Department 3, record 1, English, Roads%20Department
former designation, correct, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of the ministère des Transports du Québec is to ensure the mobility of people and goods throughout Québec on safe, efficient transportation systems that contribute to the sustainable development of Québec. The Department is the leader in transportation in Québec. It is committed to offer competent and innovative management of the systems over which it has direct responsibility. It relies on close cooperation with its public and private partners to offer appropriate and functional transportation systems to the population and businesses. 4, record 1, English, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Transports
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Transports
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ministère des Transports
1, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Transports
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Transports Québec 2, record 1, French, Transports%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct
- ministère des Transports et Communications 3, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Transports%20et%20Communications
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- ministère de la Voirie 4, record 1, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20Voirie
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère des Transports du Québec a pour mission d'assurer, sur tout le territoire, la mobilité des personnes et des marchandises par des systèmes de transport efficaces et sécuritaires qui contribuent au développement durable du Québec. Le Ministère se présente comme le chef de file en matière de transport au Québec. Il s'engage à gérer de façon compétente et innovatrice les réseaux dont il a la responsabilité directe. Il s'appuie sur l'étroite collaboration de ses partenaires publics et privés pour offrir à la population et aux entreprises des systèmes de transport appropriés et fonctionnels. 5, record 1, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20des%20Transports
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fish
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- swim-up fry
1, record 2, English, swim%2Dup%20fry
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- first-feeding fry 2, record 2, English, first%2Dfeeding%20fry
correct
- free-swimming fry 3, record 2, English, free%2Dswimming%20fry
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the yolk sac is almost completely absorbed, alevins begin to feed exogenously; this is … commonly referred to as "swim-up fry. "Unlike most species, salmonids have a functional stomach present before external feeding begins... Food taken at first feeding is related to the gape of the mouth, but also to prey abundance, size, availability, and mobility. 4, record 2, English, - swim%2Dup%20fry
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Poissons
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- alevin nageant
1, record 2, French, alevin%20nageant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- alevin à vésicule résorbée 2, record 2, French, alevin%20%C3%A0%20v%C3%A9sicule%20r%C3%A9sorb%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
- alevin après résorption de la vésicule 3, record 2, French, alevin%20apr%C3%A8s%20r%C3%A9sorption%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9sicule
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-11-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- guide dog
1, record 3, English, guide%20dog
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- seeing-eye dog 2, record 3, English, seeing%2Deye%20dog
correct
- blind person's guide dog 3, record 3, English, blind%20person%27s%20guide%20dog
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dog trained to guide a blind [or visually impaired] person. 4, record 3, English, - guide%20dog
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A guide dog provides technical assistance to blind and visually impaired people in order to remedy their functional limitations by providing mobility and orientation. 5, record 3, English, - guide%20dog
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chien-guide
1, record 3, French, chien%2Dguide
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chien guide 2, record 3, French, chien%20guide
correct, masculine noun
- chien d'aveugle 3, record 3, French, chien%20d%27aveugle
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chien dressé pour guider les [personnes] aveugles [ou malvoyantes] dans leurs déplacements. 4, record 3, French, - chien%2Dguide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chien d'aveugle : Bien que ce terme figure dans certains ouvrages de langue, nous en déconseillons l'usage. 5, record 3, French, - chien%2Dguide
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayudas técnicas para personas minusválidas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- perro guía
1, record 3, Spanish, perro%20gu%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- perro lazarillo 2, record 3, Spanish, perro%20lazarillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perro adiestrado específicamente para ayudar a una persona ciega o con una deficiencia visual grave en sus desplazamientos, mejorando su autonomía y movilidad. 3, record 3, Spanish, - perro%20gu%C3%ADa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-06-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- functional decline
1, record 4, English, functional%20decline
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Functional decline is a new loss of independence in self-care capabilities and is typically associated with deterioration in mobility and in the performance of activities of daily living(ADLs) such as dressing, toileting, and bathing. When older adults are hospitalized, the medical illness causing hospitalization can cause a decline in functional status. Functional decline can also be caused by other factors related to hospitalization such as extended bed rest, reduced daily participation in ADLs, and inappropriate use of mobility-restricting devices such as indwelling catheters and intravenous lines. 1, record 4, English, - functional%20decline
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- déclin fonctionnel
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9clin%20fonctionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le déclin fonctionnel, c'est une nouvelle diminution dans la capacité à effectuer ses soins personnels. Il est habituellement associé à une détérioration de la mobilité et de la capacité à accomplir les activités de la vie quotidienne, comme s'habiller, faire sa toilette et se laver. Lorsque des adultes plus âgés sont hospitalisés, le trouble médical occasionnant l'hospitalisation peut entraîner un déclin de l'état fonctionnel. Toutefois, le déclin fonctionnel peut également être causé par d'autres facteurs liés à l'hospitalisation, comme un alitement prolongé, une participation réduite aux activités de la vie quotidienne et un usage inapproprié d'appareils entravant la mobilité, par exemple des sondes à demeure et des lignes intraveineuses. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9clin%20fonctionnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Physiotherapy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- physiotherapist
1, record 5, English, physiotherapist
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- P.T. 2, record 5, English, P%2ET%2E
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- physical therapist 3, record 5, English, physical%20therapist
correct
- P.T. 2, record 5, English, P%2ET%2E
correct
- P.T. 2, record 5, English, P%2ET%2E
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person skilled in the techniques of physical therapy and qualified to administer treatments prescribed by a physician. 4, record 5, English, - physiotherapist
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Physiotherapists are becoming more prominent on the home care team. They enable consumers to remain in their home by working to improve the mobility and functional independence of consumers in the home environment.... They provide assessment and treatment, including education and pain control, for a variety of conditions related to cardio-respiratory, orthopedic and neurological impairment or injury, and for cancer and arthritic conditions. 5, record 5, English, - physiotherapist
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Physiothérapie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- physiothérapeute
1, record 5, French, physioth%C3%A9rapeute
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- pht 2, record 5, French, pht
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spécialiste de physiothérapie. 3, record 5, French, - physioth%C3%A9rapeute
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Au Québec], pour porter le titre de physiothérapeute (pht), il faut avoir complété une « Maîtrise en sciences » en physiothérapie et être membre de l'Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). 2, record 5, French, - physioth%C3%A9rapeute
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Fisioterapia
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fisioterapeuta
1, record 5, Spanish, fisioterapeuta
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] existen programas de fisioterapia diseñados y dirigidos por fisioterapeutas que, realizados con personas mayores que viven en residencias, han conseguido mantener o incluso mejorar diversas funciones que favorecen la prolongación del período libre de incapacidad por el que pasan los mayores antes de sufrir algún tipo de disfunción que les haga dependientes o discapacitados para el desarrollo de determinadas tareas de la vida cotidiana. [...] los últimos trabajos publicados manifiestan la obtención de importantes beneficios en capacidades como el equilibrio, flexibilidad, coordinación, disminución de la frecuencia cardiaca, aumento de la capacidad vital y el índice de masa corporal [...] 1, record 5, Spanish, - fisioterapeuta
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-12-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Rehabilitation (Medicine)
- Sociology of Old Age
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Barthel index
1, record 6, English, Barthel%20index
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A common method used for functional assessment, using standardized classifications to measure skills such as activities of daily living and mobility. 2, record 6, English, - Barthel%20index
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réadaptation (Médecine)
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- index de Barthel
1, record 6, French, index%20de%20Barthel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- indice de Barthel 2, record 6, French, indice%20de%20Barthel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échelle mesurant les performances d'un patient dans 10 activités de la vie quotidienne; elle varie de 0, dépendance totale, à 100, autonomie complète. 3, record 6, French, - index%20de%20Barthel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indice de Barthel est utile pour vérifier : l'efficacité de soins ou techniques mises en œuvre, la mesure des conséquences fonctionnelles des incapacités observées, la vérification d'un pronostic d'évolution, la mesure de la charge de travail dans un service et la mesure de l'évolution fonctionnelle dans le temps. 4, record 6, French, - index%20de%20Barthel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un indice de Barthel à 60/100 correspond à une autonomie compatible avec le retour au domicile au prix d'aides techniques simples, alors qu'un Barthel à 85/100 correspond à une possibilité de vivre pratiquement seul avec des aides minimes. 5, record 6, French, - index%20de%20Barthel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Rehabilitación (Medicina)
- Sociología de la ancianidad
- Sociología de las personas con discapacidad
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de Barthel
1, record 6, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20Barthel
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-10-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- functional movement
1, record 7, English, functional%20movement
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The base foundation of functional movement is proper joint mobility and stability. Without adequate mobility and stability of joints in the kinetic chain, you end up with dysfunctional movement. 1, record 7, English, - functional%20movement
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mouvement fonctionnel
1, record 7, French, mouvement%20fonctionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-05-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Internet and Telematics
- Labour and Employment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Career Opportunities System
1, record 8, English, Career%20Opportunities%20System
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- COS 1, record 8, English, COS
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Career Opportunities System(COS) site was developed by the Joint Career Transition Committee(JCTC) in the National Capital Region, in partnership with Environment Canada-Atlantic Region, The Leadership Network and the IM/IT Community(TBS) on behalf of functional communities. It is designed to assist federal employees in career transition by facilitating inter-organizational mobility and placement-one of the key areas of the JCTC mandate. 1, record 8, English, - Career%20Opportunities%20System
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Internet et télématique
- Travail et emploi
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Système de promotion de carrière
1, record 8, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20promotion%20de%20carri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SPC 1, record 8, French, SPC
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le site, Système de promotion de carrière (SPC) a été créé par le Comité conjoint de transition de carrière (CCTC) de la région de la capitale nationale en collaboration avec Environnement Canada (Région de l'Atlantique), Le Réseau du leadership et le groupe GI/TI (SCT), représentant les groupes fonctionnels. Ce site est conçu pour aider les fonctionnaires fédéraux au chapitre de la transition de carrière et pour faciliter leur placement et leur mobilité dans la fonction publique. Il s'agit là des éléments clés du mandat du Comité. 1, record 8, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20promotion%20de%20carri%C3%A8re
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-08-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Rehabilitation (Medicine)
- Sociology of Old Age
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- functional independence measure
1, record 9, English, functional%20independence%20measure
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- functional independent measure 3, record 9, English, functional%20independent%20measure
correct
- FIM 3, record 9, English, FIM
correct
- FIM 3, record 9, English, FIM
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A scale that is used to measure a patient’s progress to function independently while in rehabilitative care. 4, record 9, English, - functional%20independence%20measure
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A FIM [functional independence measure] score is typically collected within 72 hours after admission to the rehabilitation unit, within 72 hours before discharge, and between 80 to 180 days after discharge. ... The FIM score ranges from 1 to 7, with 1 (Total Assistance) being the worst possible score and 7 (Complete Independence) being the best possible score. 5, record 9, English, - functional%20independence%20measure
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the Features-Resource Trade-Off Game(Features Game) of functional recovery... compares preferences for recovery that foster independent living among 18 functional status items that make up the functional independence measure used in rehabilitative care. These status items include both motor skills(eating, grooming, bathing, dressing, bladder management, walking/wheelchair mobility) and cognitive skills(comprehension, expression, social interaction, problem solving, memory). The game's 18 functions are rated in seven levels ranging from complete dependence on assistance to total independence. 6, record 9, English, - functional%20independence%20measure
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Réadaptation (Médecine)
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mesure d'indépendance fonctionnelle
1, record 9, French, mesure%20d%27ind%C3%A9pendance%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- MIF 1, record 9, French, MIF
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument sensible et fidèle permettant d'apprécier les progrès d'un sujet souffrant d'une déficience fonctionnelle et se trouvant en phase de réhabilitation et de réadaptation. 2, record 9, French, - mesure%20d%27ind%C3%A9pendance%20fonctionnelle
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La MIF [mesure d'indépendance fonctionnelle] comprend 18 tâches (on parle d'items) avec 7 niveaux d'évaluation. [...] La note varie de 18 points (si le sujet est totalement dépendant) à 126 points (si le sujet est totalement autonome). 2, record 9, French, - mesure%20d%27ind%C3%A9pendance%20fonctionnelle
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-12-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- focus charting
1, record 10, English, focus%20charting
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- problem-based charting 1, record 10, English, problem%2Dbased%20charting
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structured method of documentation that allows the nurse to consider interventions and patient responses, as well as observations of the patient. 2, record 10, English, - focus%20charting
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The two-page focus charting outline is most appropriate for a rehabilitation unit. Functional activities such as mobility and activities of daily living are emphasized, while the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal areas are grouped together under the "physical" focus heading. When used correctly, focus charting is complete, orderly, and effective. It meets professional and legal standards and the requirements of third-party payers. Utilization reviewers easily can spot progress, or lack of it, after a few days. Research and audit information can be retrieved readily using the focus headlines. The progress notes are clear and easy for other nurses and other disciplines to review. This promotes communication among the entire healthcare team and ultimately promotes continuity of care. Focus charting is efficient and effective when used by nurses to focus on patient problems and strengths. 3, record 10, English, - focus%20charting
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- consignation au dossier par problème
1, record 10, French, consignation%20au%20dossier%20par%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- documentation par résolution de problème 1, record 10, French, documentation%20par%20r%C3%A9solution%20de%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, feminine noun
- dossier orienté par problème 1, record 10, French, dossier%20orient%C3%A9%20par%20probl%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consignation au dossier par problème; documentation par résolution de problème; dossier orienté par problèmes: termes retenus par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 2, record 10, French, - consignation%20au%20dossier%20par%20probl%C3%A8me
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-12-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Hospital Furniture
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mattress displacement device 1, record 11, English, mattress%20displacement%20device
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Völker S 960 hospital bed. Functional features.... Mattress displacement device moves pivotal moment of back section towards head of bed during raising. This prevents the patient from sliding down the bed and concertinaing. Used in conjunction with other adjustment possibilities, this creates a kinaesthetic space that stimulates patient mobility. 1, record 11, English, - mattress%20displacement%20device
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier d'hôpital
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- compensation du matelas
1, record 11, French, compensation%20du%20matelas
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lit médicalisé Völker S960 : Les fonctions. [...] La compensation du matelas (compensation longitudinale [...]) déplace en continu vers l'arrière le point de rotation du relève-buste lorsqu'on redresse celui-ci et évite ainsi à la personne alitée de se recroqueviller; en liaison avec les possibilités de réglage, il se forme un espace cinesthésique qui favorise les mouvements du patient. 1, record 11, French, - compensation%20du%20matelas
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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