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 related to functional abilities for ADLs and IADLs that may prevent d/c home or require home follow up referral.