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Mobility in old age.

K Walsh1, J Roberts, G Bennett

  • 1Health Care for the Elderly, St. Bartholome's, London, UK. steven.collette@thht.org

Gerodontology
|May 29, 2000
PubMed
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Immobility in older adults affects dental care due to various health conditions. Active, multidisciplinary management can improve mobility and reduce complications for immobile patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Dental Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Immobility is a prevalent issue in the elderly population, significantly impacting their access to and quality of dental care.
  • Causes of immobility are multifactorial, including physical (e.g., arthritis, osteoporosis, stroke), psychological, and environmental factors.
  • Elderly individuals with immobility often have co-existing diseases that exacerbate mobility limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by immobile elderly patients in dental settings.
  • To outline effective assessment and management strategies for dental practitioners treating immobile older adults.
  • To highlight the role of multidisciplinary teams in improving patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of common causes and complications of immobility in the elderly.
  • Emphasis on thorough patient assessment, including medical history and physical examination.
  • Discussion of active management principles involving a multidisciplinary approach.

Main Results:

  • Identified common diseases contributing to immobility in older adults, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, hip fracture, stroke, and Parkinson's disease.
  • Recognized potential dental complications like orthostatic hypotension in immobile patients.
  • Stressed the importance of a systematic assessment to identify active problems.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of immobile dental patients requires a thorough assessment and a problem-oriented treatment plan.
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration is crucial for enhancing patient mobility and mitigating immobility-related complications.
  • Understanding these challenges enables practitioners to provide better care for immobile elderly individuals.