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Nursing Problems / Problemy Pielęgniarstwa
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The effectiveness of rehabilitation and the assessment of the functional condition of patients in the nursing and care institution

Dorota Błaszczyk
,
Joanna Gałek
,
Joanna Grzelak
,
Marta Germanowicz-Pakuła
,
Katarzyna Grabowiecka
,
Magdalena Kłysiak
,
Joanna Owsianowska

Problemy Pielęgniarstwa 2018; 26 (4): 307–311
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/ppiel.2018.84136
Online publish date: 2019/04/13
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Background
The number of people over 65 years of age is systematically growing throughout the world. One of the primary goals of advanced patient treatment is to restore self-reliance and functional independence. Numerous studies show that age-adjusted physical activity in a group of geriatric patients relieves pain in the locomotor system. Aim of the study was to analyze the contribution of rehabilitation to the improvement of the health status and functional capacity of nursing home residents.

Material and methods
This survey-based study was conducted in a group of 65 nursing home residents (women and men). The ages of the participants ranged from 56 to 99 years. The research instrument employed in the study was the Barthel Scale.

Results
Most respondents (64.6%) enjoyed taking part in rehabilitation, and reported improvement in health status (63.1%). Physical activity in the past, the state of nutrition, and the preserved ability to communicate verbally had an effect on the general fitness assessment. An experience of stroke in the past had no influence on the level of fitness.

Conclusions
Early regular rehabilitation substantially improves the functional condition of nursing home residents. Physical activity in the past and the state of nutrition have an impact on the results of rehabilitation of nursing home residents.

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advanced age, rehabilitation, functional capacity
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