Iatrogenic and nurisgenic effects of prolonged immobilization of the ill aged.
The kinesio, phychopathologic and psychosocial effects of prolonged immobilization of the ill aged are outlined. The iatrogenic (physician-induced) and nurisgenic (nurse-induced) factors related to such functional disabilities are described. Illustrative case histories are given. The syndrome is reversible. Thus physicians and nurses have a continued responsibility to support a sustained rehabilitation program for these patients. The biochemical effects of prolonged inactivity indicate that immobilization of the elderly patient results in adverse physical and psychologic phenomena.
D015068:17-Ketosteroids / Q000652:urine; D001775:Blood Circulation; D001810:Blood Volume; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology; D003404:Creatinine / Q000652:urine; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease / Q000209:etiology*; D007103:Immobilization; D007866:Leg; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000652:urine; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000378:metabolism; D010827:Physiology; D011188:Potassium / Q000378:metabolism; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D012964:Sodium / Q000378:metabolism; D013455:Sulfur / Q000378:metabolism; D013997:Time Factors
D015068:17-Ketosteroids; D010758:Phosphorus; D013455:Sulfur; D012964:Sodium; D003404:Creatinine; D009584:Nitrogen; D011188:Potassium; D002118:Calcium