Psychosocial Needs pt. 2 Flashcards
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
Measure average sleepiness in pts. Likeliness to doze off, and according interventions.
Rest
De-accelerated state of physical and mental activity
Fatigue
Subjective sense of weariness
How much sleep do older adults need per night?
6-8 hrs
age-related sleep changes- amount of time it takes to fall asleep
It takes longer
age-related sleep changes- Total sleep time/efficiency
Decreased
age-related sleep changes- Awakenings
More frequent after age 50
age-related sleep changes- Naps in the daytime
Increasingly
sleep becomes ____
subjectively and objectively lighter
REM becomes _____________
Shorter and less intense
Frequency of abnormal breathing _________
Increases
Frequency of leg movements _______
Increase
Deconditioning
caused by the inactivity as the result of hospital of admission or other factors
Frailty
biological syndrome of decreased reserved or lower resistance to stressors.
failure to thrive/cope
Unexplained weight loss, decline in physical and mental health
Fall
An event that results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or floor or other lower level
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic
Extrinsic: environmental factors
Intrinsic - Personal risk factors or host factors
Physiological or medical in nature
Leading cause of death among older adults
Falls
Large effect - falls
Fear of falling
Loss of confidence that leads to reduced physical activity, increased dependency and social withdrawal
Post fall assessment
Important in reducing risk
Fall prevention
Eliminating or reducing the risk of physical and psychological harm associated with falls in older people
Fall reduction interventions
Exercise Environment modifications Medication reviews Behaviour and educational programs Assistive devices
functional performance test
Standing balance, walking speed, chair sit to stand
Hendrich II fall Risk
Fall risk assessment, point scale
