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17 Cards in this Set
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Define chronological vs biological age
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chronological age = passage of time from birth
biological age = clinical condition/functional state |
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Name the 4 geriatric giants
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4 Is
incontinence immobility intellectual impairment instability |
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Name 4 common chronic diseases
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stroke
falls dementia arthritis |
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Explain frailty.
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Frailty is a common geriatric syndrome which encompasses chronic disease (geriatric giant) & functional impairment (disability), increasing the risk of catastrophic declines in health & function.
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Define disability
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a condition or function judged to be significantly impaired relative to the usual standard of an individual or group
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Name common disabilities associated with stroke
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reduced mobility
personal care difficulties communication problems urinary incontinence cognitive problems |
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Name common disabilities associated with a fall
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reduced mobility
personal care difficulties urinary incontinence psychological problems |
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Who might a disability impact?
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patients
carers/relatives society |
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Name & compare 2 patterns of decline
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circle of decline = gradual reduction in function over time caused by cumulative effect of disease
cliff-edge scenario = sudden reduction in function caused by hidden vulnerability & change in social stasis |
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Name 5 ways disability impacts patients
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loss of independence
reduced activity social isolation increased risk of ill health/hospitalisation relationship problems |
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Name 5 ways disability impacts carers/family
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grief reaction
disruption of work disruption of family life relationship problems financial loss |
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Describe how disability impacts society
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expensive - health care/resources
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Define rehabilitation
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Active process by which those disabled by injury/disease achieve a full recovery, or if full recovery not possible, reach their optimal physical, mental & social potential & are integrated into their most appropriate environment
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Name 5 factors that affect rehabilitation
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acute illness presence
acute illness severity pre-morbid state cognitive state psychological state |
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List factors that need planning for a successful discharge from hospital
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- begin early
- predict extent & speed of recovery - set forward expected discharge date - early referrals to external agencies - identify patient capacity - manage relatives & staff |
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List barriers of discharge planning
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- distant relatives
- concerns about falls at home - attitudes of staff - lack of appropriate care - 'what if' - ageism |
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Name the keys to successful ageing
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genetics
diet exercise staying free from chronic disease remaining active (physically & mentally) luck |
