Rehabilitation of a functionally limited, chronically ill older adult: a case study. Rehabil Nurs 2003;28(5):154-8
Date
10/03/2003Pubmed ID
14521004DOI
10.1002/j.2048-7940.2003.tb02049.xScopus ID
2-s2.0-0242303555 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 2 CitationsAbstract
This case study presents MV, a 78-year-old woman who was being treated pharmacologically for several common chronic health problems and who presented with self-reported and observed limitations in her functional ability. After being screened for contraindications to exercise, MV participated in a 16-week rehabilitation program of regular exercise that included aerobic and resistance training. She maintained a high level of compliance with this rehabilitation training and showed improvements in her aerobic capacity, strength, ability to complete functional tasks, blood components, and lipid profile. She also reported decreased levels of pain and improved perceptions of functional ability. This case study indicates that older adults with chronic illness can benefit from participating in a program of regular exercise.
Author List
Topp R, Sobolewski J, Boardley D, Morgan AL, Fahlman M, McNevin NMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Activities of Daily LivingAged
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Chronic Disease
Comorbidity
Depressive Disorder
Exercise Therapy
Female
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Geriatric Assessment
Gout
Humans
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
Physical Fitness
Rehabilitation Nursing
Risk Factors
Walking
Weight Lifting
