title: Teaching the use of walkers and canes.
abstract: 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.
authors: University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 120 Pickwick Drive, Lafayette, LA 70503, USA. hls8612@louisiana.edu
authors: H L
authors: HL
authors: Sloan
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Haslam
authors: C M
authors: CM
authors: Foret
mesh_terms: 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