Improvement of Nursing Care

Paper Summary:

This research paper considers the development of an exercise/mobility program for elderly patients that require extensive assistance from nurses for physical mobility and for meeting basic physical requirements for daily need. The paper reviews the exercise program central and makes the argument that by providing patients with this type of program, healthcare providers will be able to improve the mobility of patients and improve the overall level of care provided. Further, the writer maintains that regular exercise/mobility may have mental health benefits for elderly patients, improving overall quality of life.

Outline:
Introduction
Review of the Proposed Program
Overview of the Program
Generalizability of the Findings
Implementing the Research in Full
Risk Assessment
Engage with Stakeholders
Secure Funding
Plan the Change
Evaluation
Benefits

From the Paper:

"Based on the data provided above, it seems reasonable to argue that, in theory, the development and implementation of an exercise program for elderly nursing home patients suffering with dementia would be a feasible undertaking. Research that has been conducted in this area has considered: elderly individuals, elderly individuals that have been institutionalized and elderly individuals suffering from dementia. In all instances, the research indicates that there are positive physical and mental health benefits that could improve the overall quality of life for the current population. Thus, in theory, there is a direct impetus to consider the further development of the program."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Chen, K., Li, C., Lin, J.N., et al., 2007. "A feasible method to enhance and maintain the health of elderly living in long-term care facilities through long-term, simplified Tai Chi exercises", Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 156-163.
• "Exercise alleviates dementia in elderly", 2006. Nurse Practitioner, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 51.
• Kato, M., 2006. "Development of an exercise program for fall prevention for elderly persons in a long-term care facility", Japan Journal of Nursing Science, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 107-117.
• Luukinen, H., Lehtola, S., Jokelainen, J., et al., 2006. "Prevention of disability by exercise among the elderly: A population-based, randomized, controlled trial", Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, vol. 24, no. 4, pp. 199-205.
• Tsang, H.W.H., Fund, K.M.T., Chan, A.S.M., et al., 2006. "Effect of a qigong exercise program on elderly with depression", International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol. 21, no. 9, pp. 890-897.

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