foundations of aging and geriatric physical therapy Flashcards
1
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What is Evidence based practice?
A
Principles of evidence based practice when treating the geriatric population.
2
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What are the 3 elements of EBP?
A
- Best Available
- Clinical expertise/judgement
- Patient preferences and motivations
3
Q
What is optimal aging?
A
-The capacityto function across many domains-physical, functional, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual.
4
Q
Criteria for Fraillity
A
- Unintentional weight loss of 10 lb or more in the past year
- self-reported exhaustion (person states they are exhausted 3 or more days per week)
- muscle weakness
- Low level of activity
- walking speed
