Because the human body was designed to move, it needs to be exercised regularly to stay healthy. Pacemakers, defibrillators, fractured or broken bones, neurosurgical procedures, Parkinson’s disease, or even a stroke necessitate maximum mobility for patients recovering from surgery. Increased blood flow to all body parts, better return of blood to veins, and a reduction in heart rate and blood pressure are just some of the benefits of regular exercise (Demontiero et al., 2012). Improved appetite, digestion, and weight management are possible side effects of increased mobility.
Every part of our bodies is benefited from regular exercise. The patient’s health can be negatively impacted if you encourage them to engage in physical activity, but only if mobility is properly performed. As an RN assigned to the patient, I would encourage mobility and provide instructions on how to move safely following discharge. Before I can safely move my patient, a few things must be considered. I would need to learn about my patient’s daily activity level, endurance, fitness goals, physical or mental changes, and any external factors limiting mobility, such as a poor neighborhood or limited financial resources (Theou et al., 2016). I gave my patient a more thorough explanation of safe exercise techniques after considering all of these factors. To ensure the safety of my elderly patient, I could monitor their ability to bathe, dress, use the bathroom on their own, transfer, and eat on their own.
The ability to get up and move around will deteriorate if you do not get up and move around regularly, and you may find it more difficult to get up and walk or exercise in the manner you once did. As a result, mobility will decline as you grow older because you’ll “lose it” and find it more difficult to regain it (Rantanen, 2013). Identify and remove any mobility-impairing obstacles in the patient’s environment with the help of the patient. Educate the patient about available community fitness programs. The patient’s recovery will improve as soon as their mobility improves (Soubra et al., 2019). Removing obstacles will help patients maintain an adequate level of activity and slow the rate of mobility decline. Older people’s unique exercise needs necessitate specialized classes and facilities. Classes and facilities should also be accessible and affordable for everyone. It is just as important as avoiding negative messages and stereotypes to promote positive attitudes toward physical activity among the elderly.
References
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Soubra, R., Chkeir, A., & Novella, J. L. A Systematic Review of Thirty-One Assessment Tests to Evaluate Mobility in Older Adults.BioMed research international, 2019. Web.
Theou, O., Tan, E. C., Bell, J. S., Emery, T., Robson, L., Morley, J. E.,… Visvanathan, R. (2016). Frailty Levels in Residential Aged Care Facilities Measured Using the Frailty Index and FRAIL-NH Scale. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 64, e207-e212.