Immobility: geriatric self-learning module

Medsurg Nurs. 2005 Feb;14(1):35-7.

Abstract

The Geriatric Resource Nurse Model is used at the University of Virginia to improve the competency of staff in caring for older adults. Eight self-learning educational modules were developed to address common concerns in hospitalized elders. The Immobility. Geriatric Self-Learning Module is published here, along with a post-test. This is the third in a four-part publication of self-learning modules.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bed Rest* / adverse effects
  • Bed Rest* / methods
  • Bed Rest* / nursing
  • Clinical Competence / standards
  • Exercise Therapy / classification
  • Exercise Therapy / methods
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Geriatric Nursing / education*
  • Geriatric Nursing / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Nursing
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Programmed Instructions as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Stroke / complications
  • Stroke / nursing