What is a function focused care approach to promote mobility?

• A. A disease-centered approach that prioritizes medical treatment
• B. A technology-driven, hospital-based plan
• C. An exclusively caregiver-led program
• D. Comprehensive, system-level approach prioritizing preservation and restoration of functional capability

Answer: (D)

Function-focused care centers on preserving and restoring a person’s ability to move and perform daily activities. To promote mobility, it uses a proactive, system-level plan that engages the patient and the care team in setting goals, keeps the patient as active as possible, and adapts the environment and activities to support safe movement. This includes assessing strength, balance, and endurance; initiating appropriate exercise or rehabilitation; using assistive devices as needed; and coordinating across disciplines to remove barriers to movement within daily routines. It isn’t solely disease-directed or technology-driven, hospital-based care, nor is it exclusively caregiver-led. Instead, it prioritizes maintaining and restoring functional capability through a comprehensive, team-based approach that supports mobility across settings.