The rehabilitation nurse and the empowerment of older adults with mobility impairment and self-care deficits: a systematic literature review

Tânia Costa*, Mauro Lopes, Florbela Bia

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Background: The increase in the elderly population and life expectancy brings new challenges to RNs. The promotion and empowerment of these people for self-care is an added value in the search for well-being and quality of life, where the RN can intervene effectively. Objective: Identify which RN interventions for empowering the elderly person with mobility impairment and self-care deficit.Methodology: SLR by searching RCTs using the EBSCO Host - Research Databases platform, including the following databases: Academic Search CompIete; Business Source CompIete; CINAHL Plus with Full Text; Cochrane; ERIC; Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts; MedicLatina; MEDLINE with Full Text; Nursing & Allied Health Collection: Comprehensive; PsychoIogy and Behavioral Sciences CoIIection; RegionaI Business News; SPORTDiscus with Full Text; Teacher Reference Center in the period between 2016 and 2022.Results: A total of 12 studies were found that demonstrate functional gains in the elderly with mobility impairment as a result of rehabilitation interventions or caregiver involvement in the rehabilitation process.Conclusion: The implementation of a functional re-education plan can be effective in promoting functionality and empowering the elderly for self-care. RN interventions comprise conventional therapeutic exercise training, the application of functional electrical stimulation and neuromuscular bands, and the implementation of new technologies in rehabilitation. The caregiver can incorporate the re-education plan without endangering the person.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGerontechnology V
Subtitle of host publicationcontributions to the 5th international workshop on gerontechnology, IWoG 2022
EditorsEnrique Moguel, Lara Guedes de Pinho, César Fonseca
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages339-350
Number of pages12
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9783031290671
ISBN (Print)9783031290664, 9783031290695
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2022 - Evora, Portugal
Duration: 17 Nov 202218 Nov 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Bioengineering
ISSN (Print)2195-271X
ISSN (Electronic)2195-2728

Conference

Conference5th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2022
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityEvora
Period17/11/2218/11/22

Keywords

  • Aged
  • Mobility impairment
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • Self-care

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