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Contractures in nursing home residents.
Laura M Wagner1, Carolyn Clevenger
1Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest Geriatric Health Care System, Toronto, ON, Canada. lwagner@klaru-baycrest.on.ca
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
|February 10, 2010
Summary
Contractures are common in nursing homes, causing pain and reduced function. Restorative care nursing methods can improve function and prevent contractures, benefiting residents.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Nursing Home Care
Background:
- Contractures are a frequent cause of preventable disability in nursing home residents.
- Consequences include pain, increased fall risk, and diminished functional ability.
- Prevalence varies due to differing definitions but is consistently high in this setting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of contractures in nursing home residents.
- To emphasize the importance of tertiary prevention and treatment strategies.
- To discuss effective assessment, prevention, and treatment approaches.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on contracture prevalence and impact.
- Discussion of restorative care nursing principles as a preventive measure.
- Analysis of assessment, prevention, and treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- Contractures are a common and preventable source of disability in nursing homes.
- Restorative care nursing methods demonstrate functional improvements.
- Effective strategies for assessment, prevention, and treatment are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Focusing on tertiary prevention and treatment is essential for nursing home residents with contractures.
- Restorative care nursing offers a viable approach to improve function and prevent contractures.
- Comprehensive management strategies are necessary to mitigate the negative impacts of contractures.
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