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277 Frailty and Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Post-Stroke: Are Frail Patients Referred to ESD and is Frailty Associated with Rehabilitation Outcomes?
ConclusionFrail patients are not routinely referred for ESD post-stroke. Patients who are pre-frail or frail make similar improvements with ESD compared to non-frail patient in functional independence but not quality of life. Comparable levels of physiotherapy and occupational therapy are provided but frail patients require less SLT. Further research is needed to ascertain if frail patients are appropriate for ESD.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Sexual Function After Stroke: A Case Report on Rehabilitation Intervention With a Geriatric Survivor
This article describes the case of a 69-year-old, married, Hispanic heterosexual woman who suffered a right cerebral vascular accident. Assessment measures utilized to identify barriers to sexual activity were the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Quality of Sexual Function Scale, and the Stroke Impact Scale. Goals were established in collaboration with the client, and interventions addressed a wide range of barriers. This case demonstrates how occupational therapy and the interprofessional team addressed limitations in engagement in sexual activities. Data collected postintervention showed significant changes in ...
Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - July 1, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Sex in the Second Half: Vibrant and Healthy Sexual Aging Source Type: research

Occupational therapy for elderly : Evidence mapping of randomised controlled trials from 2004-2012.
CONCLUSION: The most promising fields for further research are primary and secondary prevention in persons with stroke, falls or mobility problems and tertiary prevention in persons with dementia. Future trials should be conducted and reported according to consented reporting guidelines of the equator network. PMID: 24127052 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - October 16, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Voigt-Radloff S, Ruf G, Vogel A, van Nes F, Hüll M Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

211 A Novel Integrated Care Approach: Supporting Older Persons to Remain at Home
ConclusionThe ICT service has augmented the existing Day Hospital with timely multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment enabling older persons ’ independence within their home in addition to forward planning if dependency levels increase. Additional benefits include reduction of primary care team waiting lists and forging links with our community and local rehab services. Future ambitions include recruitment of specialist nursing and dir ect referral pathways from our community colleagues.
Source: Age and Ageing - September 16, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research