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Mobility aids and the elderly client
1Faculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada.
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|January 1, 1997
Summary
This study highlights the need for more nursing research on mobility and mobility aids for elderly clients with chronic illnesses. Findings may prompt a re-evaluation of mobility as a core concept in nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Science
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Increasing life expectancy presents challenges in maintaining elderly client mobility.
- Chronic illness further complicates mobility maintenance in older adults.
- A significant gap exists in nursing research concerning mobility and assistive devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the lack of nursing-focused research on mobility in the elderly.
- To explore strategies for maintaining mobility in older adults, especially those with chronic conditions.
- To stimulate a re-examination of the concept of mobility within nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- This study's methodology is not detailed in the abstract.
- Further research is needed to establish specific research methods.
- Qualitative or quantitative approaches could be employed to investigate mobility challenges.
Main Results:
- The abstract indicates a lack of current nursing research on mobility and mobility aids.
- Study findings are anticipated to influence future research directions.
- The research aims to provide evidence-based strategies for nursing interventions.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced understanding of mobility is crucial for geriatric nursing.
- There is a critical need for developing and validating nursing-led mobility interventions.
- This study's findings may reshape foundational concepts of mobility in nursing care.