Rehabilitation and older people.
The aim of this article is to examine key factors relating to the rehabilitation of older people. After reading it you should be able to: understand what is meant by the terms 'rehabilitation' and 'intermediate care' describe the role of the nurse in the rehabilitation of older people discuss the benefits of team working and a goal-planning approach.
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Mary
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Older People's Services, St Mary's Hospital NHS Trust and Kensington & Chelsea Primary Care Trust, London.
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D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012046:Rehabilitation