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A workshop to maintain residents' mobility and activity
Author(s)Maayken van den Berg, Karen Lett, Cath Sackley
Journal titleNursing Times, vol 102, no 14, 4 April 2006
Pagespp 32-34
Sourcehttp://www.nursingtimes.net
KeywordsNursing homes ; Residents [care homes] ; Mobility ; Self care capacity ; Care home staff ; In-service training.
AnnotationCare homes have poor access to physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and consequently staff can be unaware of basic rehabilitation techniques. This article describes the design, content and delivery of a workshop that was devised to enable staff to learn simple strategies to improve and maintain residents' mobility and activity. Aspects covered are: risks of inactivity; walking aids, wheelchairs and other equipment; positioning, sitting and standing; and preventing falls. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-060407201 A
ClassmarkLHB: KX: C4: CA: QRM: QWD *

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