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29 October 2015

Nursing Older People

Resources

Physiotherapists work with patients to restore, improve or maintain their function and enhance their quality of life. They work autonomously but in conjunction with...

How can I help older people in hospital get home sooner and prevent deconditioning?

30 June 2017

Nursing Older People

Evidence & practice

Concerns about the complications of prolonged bed rest were raised as far back as 1947 (Asher 1947). Hospital stays are associated with iatrogenic infections,...

How do I encourage older people to become physically active?

22 September 2020

Nursing Older People

Evidence and practice

Undertaking physical activity is beneficial to the mind and body regardless of age (Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) 2019). For older adults, it can...

Practice question

29 August 2014

Nursing Older People

Resources

Nurses are often faced with the complex challenge of preventing pressure ulcers and patient falls. Risk assessment and providing the right pressure-redistributing...