Decline in physical mobility is a common problem in the nursing home setting. As chronic disease progresses, mobility loss may not be prevented. Often times though, mobility loss occurs prematurely due to substandard nursing care. Residents that suffer from a decline in range of motion may not move in and around their room very much and may not take part in activities. Decline in mobility can lead to increased risk of incontinence, pressure sores, and joint contractures.
What are the risks factors for decline in mobility?
What are the consequences of decline in mobility?
Questions you can ask the nursing home related to decline in resident mobility:
Resources
Alessi Ca, Yoon EJ, Schnelle JF, Al-Samarrai NR, and Cruise PC. (1999). A randomized trial of a combined physical activity and environmental intervention in nursing home residents: Do sleep and agitation improve? Journal of the American Geriatrics Society; 47:784-791.
Bates-Jensen BM, Schnelle JF, Alessi CA, Al-Samarrai NR, and Levy-Storms L. (2004). The effects of staffing on in-bed times of nursing home residents. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society; 52:1-8.
Schnelle JF, Bates-Jensen BM, Levy-Storms L, Grbic V, Yoshii J, Cadogan M, and Simmons SF. (2004). The Minimum Data Set Prevalence of Restraint Quality Indicator: Does it Reflect Differences in Care? The Gerontologist; 44(2):245-255.
Simmons SF and Schnelle JF. (2004). Effects of an exercise and scheduled-toileting intervention on appetite and constipation in nursing home residents. Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging; 8(2):116-121.
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