Physiotherapy Practice in Residential Aged Care

by Nitz & Hourigan

• ISBN13: 9780750687720
• ISBN10: 075068772X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-09
• Publisher: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN

Summary

With the numbers of entrants to residential aged care facilities steadily growing, there is a need for a clearly written, portable guide to the wide range of knowledge and treatment skills unique to the physical therapist in this challenging setting. This new resource looks at the physiological changes accompanying the aging process as well as the physical therapists role in assessment, preventing residents injuries, and promoting quality of life. Major presenting problems relating to being immobile, barely mobile, or ambulatory are examined. Information and strategies to assist with residents suffering from pain, osteoporosis, incontinence, or disorders requiring palliation are also covered. In addition, there is a special chapter on aquatic physical therapy in response to the increasing use of pools in aged care facilities. This new book is an outstanding reference for practicing physical therapists, students, and those who care for older adults in their own homes. Focus on physical therapy in residential aged care, with coverage of all relevant topics Clearly organized, up to date, and easy to read Boxed key points, summaries, artwork, photos, and drawings throughout

Table of Contents

Contributors	vii
Introduction	1	(6)
Jennifer C. Nitz
Susan R. Hourigan
SECTION 1 AGEING AND ITS ATTENDANTS
Physiological changes with age	7	(25)
Jennifer C. Nitz
Susan R. Hourigan
The Physiotherapist's contribution to resident assessment	32	(17)
Jennifer C. Nitz
Susan R. Hourigan
Resident injuries	49	(22)
Jennifer C. Nitz
Life satisfaction	71	(16)
Jennifer C. Nitz
SECTION 2 CARE OF THE IMMOBILE OR BARELY MOBILE RESIDENT
The complexity of the immobile or barely mobile resident	87	(11)
Jennifer C. Nitz
Managing problems encountered in immobile or barely mobile residents	98	(26)
Jennifer C. Nitz
What about beds and chairs?	124	(19)
Jennifer C. Nitz
SECTION 3 THE CHALLENGE OF THE MOBILE RESIDENT
The profile of the mobile resident and how to protect such residents from falls	143	(13)
Jennifer C. Nitz
Susan R. Hourigan
A theoretical framework for the assessment and treatment of balance and mobility deficits in the elderly	156	(35)
Nancy Low Choy
Retraining balance using task-focused workstations	191	(18)
Nancy Low Choy
Exercise prescription in residential aged care facilities	209	(30)
Susan R. Hourigan
Osteoporosis	239	(12)
Susan R. Hourigan
Jennifer C. Nitz
Aquatic physiotherapy for residents in aged care facilities	251	(23)
Ann Rahmann
Physiotherapy for pelvic floor dysfunction in the aged care setting	274	(33)
Ruth Sapsford
SECTION 4 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS OF PAIN AND PALLIATIVE CARE
Pain in the elderly	307	(25)
Tina Souvlis
Venerina Johnston
Physiotherapy in palliative care	332	(17)
Susan R. Hourigan
Diane L. Josephson
Appendix 1 Case studies	349	(4)
Appendix 2 Outcome measures	353	(4)
Appendix 3 Suggestions for successful case conferences	357	(2)
Appendix 4 Electrotherapy considerations in aged care practice	359	(7)
Appendix 5 Mobility aids	366	(6)
Index	372