IMPAIRED MOBILITY OR FUNCTION

IMPAIRED MOBILITY OR FUNCTION

Please note that some of the slides in the video presentation are hard to see. Please see the PDF below to see details.

Chris Szeto (physiotherapist – presents on Geriatrics & Mobility in Emergency ) and Heather Burnett and Karen Gilbert (both occupational therapists – presenting on Occupational Therapy ) discuss mobility and function as indicators for safe discharge in older adults.

Objectives

  • To be able to know when to refer to OT/PT.
  • To be able to know the unique functional mobility needs of the elderly patients.
  • To be able to know if it is safe to mobilize a patient.
  • To be able to know how mobilization can enhance the condition of the patient.
  • To identify key issues http://www.buydiazepamcheaponline.org related to functional abilities for ADLs and IADLs that may prevent d/c home or require home follow up referral.

Content Overview

  • Roles of OT/PT on ER
  • Red flags/functional alerts
  • Special limitations of the elderly
  • Quick test prior to mobilize a patient
  • Facilitate:
    1. maximize functional mobility
    2. decrease falls
    3. decrease length of stay
    4. decrease frequency of re-admission

Links

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