Teaching the use of walkers and canes.
Home care and hospice nurses frequently encounter patients who use assistive devices to safely remain mobile in their homes. Incorrectly used, these devices may contribute to falls. This article provides a review on the use and teaching of these devices to patients and caregivers. A physical therapist, occupational therapist, or rehabilitation nurse should be consulted for any questions about applying the guidelines in this article to patients.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 120 Pickwick Drive, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA. hls8612@louisiana.edu
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D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control; D002183:Canes; D006699:Home Care Services; D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000451:nursing*; D014853:Walkers