who integrated care of older adults Flashcards
declining functional capacity that results to mobility loss, falls, fracture,
reduced gait speed, and poor hand grip strength.
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING CAPACITIES (Mobility Loss)
declining functional capacity that results to dementia, delirium and alzheimer’s
mental functioning and cognitive capacities
nursing care for declined mental functioning
cognitive stimulation and mental exercises
declining functional capacity that results to undernutrition, malnutrition and decrease in appetite (anorexia)
digestive functional capacity
declining functional capacity that results to hearing loss and loss of vision
snesory functional capacities
manifestation of loss of vision
cataract
when is routine eye care and auditory screening conducted
annually
when is comprehensive eye care conducted
every 2 years
declining functional capacity that results in bowel and urinary incontinence
elimination functional capacities
promotion, improving or maintaining of quality of life, palliative care, supportive services, compassionate care to dying patients
who end of life care
goal of end of life care
assist patient to die peacefully with dignity
goal of end-stage diseases
take care of dying patient by symptom management, effective communication, etc.
Ensure that the patient and family are aware of the following:
○ Treatment of goals/options
○ Likelihood of death
○ Patients’ conditions, social situations
○ Patient preferences
should have transparent and open discussion
effective communication
special consideration for early identification that deals with existential care and religious beliefs
spiritual
special consideration for early identification that deals with meaning of death, preparedness for death, desires for burials, dear of dependents, reflection on life
psychological
special consideration for early identification that deals with social work, volunteer organizations, family inclusion in bereavment care
social
special consideration for early identification that deals with cultural beliefs and significance
cultural
in muslim culture, body should be burried within the day not more than how many hours/days
24 hours
Symptom severity/burden as the focus of care, require careful monitoring and treatment adjustment to improve symptoms
symptom management
