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Evaluating the older patient's ability to function

D G Miceli

    Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
    |July 1, 1993
    PubMed
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    Nurse practitioners can help older adults maintain independence by understanding age-related changes and functional impairments. Utilizing functional status tools aids in identifying needs for health and psychosocial support services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Geriatric Nursing
    • Functional Assessment

    Background:

    • Over 25 million Americans are 65+ years old, with most living independently.
    • Aging increases the likelihood of requiring assistance with daily living activities.
    • Nurse practitioners play a key role in supporting the independence of older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of nurse practitioners in maintaining independence for older adults.
    • To emphasize the need for knowledge of physiological and pathological changes affecting function in aging.
    • To advocate for the use of functional assessment tools in geriatric care.

    Main Methods:

    • Reviewing patients' functional abilities.
    • Observing selected measures of functional performance.

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  • Incorporating validated tools to assess functional status.

    • Main Results:

    • Functional impairments can be detected through careful assessment.
    • Understanding age-related physiological and pathological changes is crucial.
    • Objective measures of function provide vital information.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse practitioners can facilitate the prolonged independence of older adults.
    • Assessment of functional status is essential for identifying support needs.
    • Tools measuring functional status assist in care planning for geriatric patients.