The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of interventions designed to reduce hospital admissions or length of stay amongst frail older people. Databases that were used to retrieve the studies are: PubMed / Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, BioMed Central, Kings Fund library. Studies were limited to publications from period 2007- present. Researchers classified interventions into those which aimed to prevent admission, interventions in hospital, and those which aimed to support early discharge. Total of 514 studies were identified and out of those 48 studies were studied for full review.…
Data for this study were derived from an AAOMS Outcomes Assessment Project study of anesthesia and third molar extractions in private practice oral and maxillofacial surgery offices. A randomly selected sample of 300 OMS were instructed to enter data on all eligible patients they treated during a one month period. This study has two study samples, a surgeon sample and subject sample. The surgeon sample was composed of OMSs randomly selected from the population of AAOMS members between June, 2011 and May, 2012, stratified by census regions (midwest, northeast, south, west).…
This was a prospective cohort study consisting of 130 participants. All of the participants with complex knee disorders seen in the orthopedic clinic were prospectively followed and were administered the IKDC subjective form and the Cincinnati Knee Rating System. The IKDC and Cincinnati Knee Rating System were administered preoperatively, 6 months post-surgery and subsequently on a yearly basis. The total scores of both questionnaires were compared at each interval. The data was evaluated on the population and individual basis.…
Sibbritt, Byles and Regan (2007) identified the minimum criteria to assist the prediction of decline in physical health related quality of life among women. The study was conducted in 1996-2002. From the survey three categories were generated which described physical health related quality of life and future physical decline as measured by physical component summary score of the Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) SF-36 (Ware & Sherbourne, 1992). The medical outcome study SF-36 is a generic profile measure of self-reported health-related quality of life The SF-36 is a widely used and well-validated health profile that has been extensively reviewed for use with older populations.…
Which medical condition(s) pose greatest threat to the patient’s functional status and why? 1. Impair Mobility/Gait and Frequent Falls: increase falls as a result of impair gait and mobility will decrease patients independence and put him at risk for serious head injuries as well as fractures which can drastically decrease is health outcome and even cause death. Patient also has history of HTN which is a risk factor for MI, TIA and Syncopal episodes which could also be contributing to his recurrent falls 2. Episodic Mood Disorder: Depression and Dementia in the elderly can lead to failure to thrive, malnutrition and other mental disorders.…
Eager to gain more exposure to various fields of medicine, I shadowed both an orthopedic surgeon and a gynecologic oncologist throughout June 2017. Both physicians revealed the selflessness required of surgeons as they served as resources for their patients around the clock, as well as they revealed the challenges and life changing benefits that accompany surgical procedures. With Dr. Brandon Luskin, the orthopedic surgeon, I observed a variety of procedures and illnesses that accompany the musculoskeletal system. From children with broken arms to elderly patients suffering from stenosing tenosynovitis, I had the privilege of interacting with patients of all ages. Throughout my experience with Dr. Luskin, I had the opportunity to observe post-operative…
Purpose of Study or Research Focus The current rate for falls after orthopedic surgery is 1-3 falls per 1000 patients per day. These fall result in a financial loss for the hospitals as well as a decrease in the health and wellbeing of the patient (Clarke, Timm, Goldberg, & Hattrup, 2011). Hospitals employ numerous ways to determine if a patient is a fall risk. There are also many interventions used with the purpose of fall prevention.…
discharge. Both control and experimental groups received the same physical therapy regimen that began the day of surgery or during the first postoperative day. The physical therapy sessions consisted of a one-on-one session with the physical therapy team twice a day. An additional ambulation session a day with a mobility technician was also implemented in both groups.…
Throughout this discussion board I will discuss the summary from articles pertaining to the vulnerability of the older adult, what puts older adults at risk and what can be done to eliminate their risk. I do agree that the elderly throughout the world are extremely vulnerable. The changes in exposure to the climate influences the older adult’s health during extreme temperatures making them vulnerable to their environment. Decreased mobility, financial hardships, numerous illnesses and diseases which require multiple doctor visits, as well as mental impairments place the elderly at higher risk for illness and injury. According to an article by Gamble, (2013) key factors that influence their vulnerability are socio-demographic factors such…
One out of every three seniors over the age of sixty-five has a fall each year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (n.d.), the emergency room treats over 2.5 million elderly and hospitalizes over 734 thousand every year. Roughly 50-75% of the nursing home geriatric…
The reason why I chose the assessment I did was because it focused on different cognitive domains. This test is taking to see if they have early signs of dementia. I thought it would be a good assessment to give because it was straightforward and well put together. The focus on this test was attention, executive functions, memory, and calculations. The assessment gave you two parts of the assessment the instructions that go along with the exam.…
The habitual routine and environment are altered, they dress in the hospital gown instead of comfortable and cozy home clothes; they share the living space with a complete stranger, often to satisfy their very basic human needs the patient has to push call light button and patiently wait until somebody comes to help. At this circumstances is very important to make people feel that they are respected, and their individual identity is preserved. Some ways to make the patients feel appreciated is by asking how they like to be called and call the person by the name he/ she likes to be addressed. Avoid the use of words as “sweetie”, “honey”, or “dear”. Do not talk to the elderly people as to a toddler, it’s wrong to assume that with age their cognitive abilities automatically have to diminish.…
With the advancement of medicine and technology, it is evident that there is a growing elderly population in the developed countries such as the United States. Perhaps, some casually phrase it as the “baby boomers getting older.” My experience as a nurse taught me that despite developments in modern medicine, there are challenges such as elderly independence and prevention of falls along with the combination of polypharmacy and multiple comorbidities posing as risks. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 2.5 million people, with ages 65 and older, are treated in the emergency room for fall injuries (Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2013). Additionally, the CDC states that over 700,000 patients a year…
Nurses need to identify patients at risk for falls by assessing them and providing them with the yellow fall risk bracelet. The orthopedic unit has many patients with mobility issues and needs assistance with care. Therefore, this paper is going to focus on assessment and communication. Nurses assess the patient fall risk by using the fall risk assessment tool; however, they are not always implementing the protocol. A patient who is post-op or a new admission is automatically at risk for a fall for twenty-four hours.…
Despite what many might think, a patient 's right to refuse medical treatment has a very important meaning in the lives of many. People who have medical complications must learn to work with doctors and or surgeons in hospitals. With having the right to refuse medical treatment patients feel as if they have more power over their own health and future. Even though surgeons are qualified in making medical treatment decisions, patients should have the right to refuse medical treatment options. Patients should have the right to consider all medical options based on risk factors, success and effectiveness, and their living-will.…