title: Immobility: geriatric self-learning module.
abstract: The Geriatric Resource Nurse Model is used at the University of Virginia to improve the competency of staff in caring for older adults. Eight self-learning educational modules were developed to address common concerns in hospitalized elders. The Immobility. Geriatric Self-Learning Module is published here, along with a post-test. This is the third in a four-part publication of self-learning modules.
authors.affiliation: University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Kathy
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fletcher
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001510:Bed Rest / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011380:Programmed Instructions as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing